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DATE: APRIL 27, 1998
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
l DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 14, 1998.
PRESENTATION
Donna Benford-Act of Heroism.
DELEGATIONS
1. Wayne Belliveau, Co-Chair, Rubber Duck Committee,
-Rubber Duck Derby;
2. Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L5 -Proposed Rezoning
Application;
3. Bernice Petryshyn, -Domitrovic
Rezoning Application;
4. Richard Stephenson, -Public Safety re: Hunters;
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5. Lynn Whorpale,i -Public Safety re: Hunters; and
6. Eric Atkins, ) -Public Safety re: Hunters.
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Council Agenda - 2 - April 27, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I — 1 Media Release received from Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director,Visual Arts
Centre of Clarington—Call for Entry—Fifteenth Annual Juried Photography
Exhibition;
1-2 Press Release received from Zona Canada R& D—Karla Ingleton—Jazz&Blues
Musicians of Durham Cookin' Up Huge Fat Cat Festival Feast;
1- 3 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk,Regional
Municipality of Durham—Consultation Draft of the Greater Toronto Services
Board Act, March 1998;
1-4 Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole,MPP, Durham East—G.T.A.;
1- 5 Correspondence received from Chris Hodgson, Chair, Management Board of
Cabinet—Charity Casinos;
1-6 Correspondence received from Brian Suter, City Clerk, City of Oshawa—
Oshawa's Response to: "A Proposed Greater Toronto Service Board Act",
1- 7 Correspondence received from Amir Guindi, Editor-in-Chief, Department of
Foreign Affairs—Multilateral Agreement on Investment(MAI);
1- 8 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on
April 7, 1998; and
1- 9 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham—By-law No. 30-98—Adoption of Regional Estimates
for the Year.
Receive for Direction
D — 1 Correspondence received from Bernice Petryshyn, `
—Rezoning Application—Joe Domitrovic;
D— 2 Correspondence received from Don Conaby, President, Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce—Rezoning Application—Joe Domitrovic;
D—3 MaryLynn Risebrough,: -Rezoning
Application—Joe Domitrovic;
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ONTARIO
DATE: APRIL 27, 1998
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 14, 1998.
PRESENTATION
Donna Benford-Act of Heroism.
DELEGATIONS
1. Wayne Belliveau, Co-Chair, Rubber Duck Committee,
-Rubber Duck Derby;
2. Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice,LIE 2L5-Proposed Rezoning
Application;
3. Bernice Petryshyn, : -Domitrovic
Rezoning Application;
4. Richard Stephenson, -Public Safety re: Hunters;
5. Lynn Whorpale, l -Public Safety re: Hunters; and
6. Eric Atkins,} -Public Safety re: Hunters.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON `-'�'
Council Agenda - 3 - April 27, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D—4 Correspondence received from Janet Georgieff,Executive Director, The Lung
Association—Requesting Proclamation of Lung Association Clean Air Month;
D-5 Correspondence received from Dr..Simmina Velji,Bowmanville Family Wellness
Centre—Kids Day International;
D-6 Correspondence received from Brian Gabel—Dog Licensing By-law;
D-7 Correspondence received from Marie Racine—Property on the North East Corner
of
D-8 Correspondence received from W. Donald Cousens,Mayor,Town of Markham—
World Mental Health Day;
D-9 Correspondence received from R. and Paula Kuypers,. 1,
-Lishman Proposal;
D— 10 Correspondence received from John D. Berry,BerryBank Farms—Lishman
Proposal;
D— 11 Petition received from area residents—Lishman Proposal;
D— 12 Correspondence received from Raymond Carriere,National Chairman,
Communities in Bloom—Communities in Bloom, Canada's National Award
Program;
D— 13 Correspondence received from Bruce Carr,Interim Chair- Canada Goose
Management Committee for the GTA;
D— 14 Correspondence received from Gordon Barrie,
—Abandoned Cemeteries Board;
D— 15 Correspondence received from Runciman,MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Solicitor
General and Minister of Correctional Services—National Emergency
Preparedness Week; and
D— 16 Petition received from Courtice(Clarington Area)Residents—Full Time Fire
Protection.
Council Agenda -4 - April 27, 1998
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillors Mutton and Young indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent
meeting, introduce the following motion:
"THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive
Zoning By-law 84-63, for Mr. Domitrovic's property located at 3872 Courtice
Road, 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 20, 1998; and
2. Confidential Report CD-26-98 —Personnel Matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
98-65 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 5 to the Clarington Official Plan(Item
#7 of Report#1);
98-66 being a by-law to amend By-law 84=63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for
the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item#8 of Report#1);
98-67 being a by-law to lay out and establish certain lands and premises within the
Municipality of Clarington as public highway(Item#I I of Report#1);
Council Agenda - 5 - April 27, 1998
BY-LAWS
98-68 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington(Item#12 of Report#1);
98-69 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington(Item#12 of Report#1);
98-70 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington(Item#12 of Report#1);
98-71 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement with W. E. Roth
Construction Limited the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-89082 and any
mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands,and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-89082 (Approved by Council
December 11, 1998).
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Council Minutes April 14, 1998
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Tuesday, April 14, 1998, at
7:00 p.m., at the Haydon Hall
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 (Attended at 7:26 p.m.)
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. 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
Clerk, P. Barrie
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution#C-322-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 30,
1998, be approved.
"CARRIED"
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Report#4(Staff Report CD-24-98).
Council Minutes - 2 - April 14, 1998
DELEGATIONS
Alf Annis, , appeared before
Council and requested that Council reconsider a decision from the General
Purpose and Administration Committee on April 6, 1998, and approve his
application for Off-Track Betting at Bankers Cafe. He indicated that he
feels that all Members of Council's concerns related to the application
have been adequately addressed.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution 4C-323-98
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Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items I— 1, I—4, I— 15, 1- 19, I—21, I—22 and
1-25.
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"CARRIED"
1-2 Correspondence received from The Hon. Tony Clement, Minister
of Transportation—Municipal Capital and Operating
Restructuring Fund (MCORF);
1-3 Correspondence received from Sharon Iles, The Helping Hands
Food Bank— Dissolution of the Helping Hands Food Bank;
1-5 News Release received from the Ministry of Education and
Training entitled "Student-Focused Funding Means Increased
Classroom Spending";
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—450'Annual Conference; j
1-8 News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board
entitled"AECB Announces Recent Decisions—Pickering A and B
Nuclear Generating Stations";
Council Minutes - 3 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
I—9 Press Release received from the Greater Toronto Marketing
Alliance entitled"Putting The Great in Greater Toronto";
I— 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum& Archives held on
March 3, 1998;
1— 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;
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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- 16 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on March 24, 1998;
1- 17 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held
on March 25, 1998;
1- 18 Correspondence received from Lawrence Allison, Director of
Corporate Services, Town of Aurora—Resolution re: Reducing
Regional Transport of Ground Level Ozone (SMOG);
1-20 News Release received from the Ministry of Finance entitled
"Eves Announces Small Business Tax Solution";
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)"; and
Council Minutes -4 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
1-26 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
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March 11, 1998.
1— 1 Resolution#C-324-98
Local Services Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Realignment
F LPR THAT the Local Services Realignment Financial Information forwarded
by the Province of Ontario, outlining the costs of programs that, during the
transition period,the Province will continue to deliver for the Municipality i
of Clarington, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1-4 Resolution#C-325-98
Fair Municipal Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Finance Act
Bill 106 THAT the correspondence dated March 27, 1998, from
F LPR The Hon. Al Leach,Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
regarding changes to the Business Improvement Areas legislation through
the Fair Municipal Finance Act Part I (Bill 106),be received for
information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution#C-326-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-325-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and a copy be forwarded to the Orono B.I.A.,the Newcastle
B.I.A. and the Bowmanville B.I.A., for their information."
"CARRIED"
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The foregoing Resolution#C-325-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Council Minutes - 5 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
1— 15 Resolution#C-327-98
Senior Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Achievement
Awards THAT the correspondence dated March 6, 1998, from The Hon. Cam
M02.GE Jackson, Minister Without Portfolio Responsible for Seniors, inviting the
municipality to participate in the 1998 Senior Achievement Award
Program,be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution#C-328-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-327-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the correspondence be referred to Community Care and
to the Older Adult Advisory Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution#C-327-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
1- 19 Resolution#C-329-98
Local Heroes Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Program
M02.GE THAT the correspondence March 27, 1998, from Carl Vagda, Molson
Breweries, advising of the introduction"Local Heroes", a new
community spirited program to be launched on March 30, 1998, be
received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Council Minutes -6 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution#C-330-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-329-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and referred to the Director of Community Services and to the
Property Manager for information."
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"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution#C-329-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
1-21 Resolution#C-331-98
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Kawartha Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Conservation
Dinner Roast THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1998, from Ian Macnab,
M02.GE Kawartha Conservation Authority, advising that Friends of Kawartha
Conservation is holding a Dinner Roast on April 30 to raise funds for
Conservation Programming, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1-22 Resolution#C-332-98
Ontario Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Ambulance
Operators Assoc. THAT the correspondence dated April 1, 1998, from Jim Price, Executive
P03.GE Director, The Ontario Ambulance Operators' Association Inc., regarding
Land Ambulance Provision and Governance, be received for information.
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"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 7 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
1-25 Resolution#C-333-98
Special Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Circumstances
Fund THAT the correspondence received from The Hon. Chris Hodgson,
F1 LPR Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, advising of the Special
Circumstances Fund which has been established to provide one time only
assistance to municipalities who can demonstrate special needs related to
their new responsibilities and a plan to deal with these costs in subsequent
years, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D— 1 Resolution#C-334-98
Lishman Proposal Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
D14.DEV.97-058
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.
"CARRIED"
D-2 Resolution#C-335-98
Lishman Proposal Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
D14.DEV.97-058
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.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes - 8 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D - 3 Resolution#C-336-98
Clarington Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Public Library
Current Budget THAT the correspondence received from Rick Morrison, Library Board
F05.BU 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.
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"CARRIED"
D-4 Resolution#C-337-98
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Waiver of Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak i
Notice
F22.GE 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.
"CARRIED"
D - 5 Resolution#C-338-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak j
Rezoning/Parks
D 14.DEV.98-010 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;
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Council Minutes - 9 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file;and
THAT Jean Paul and Kara Ann Nadeau be advised of Council's decision.
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;
"CARRIED"
D - 6 Resolution#C-339-98
Proclamation of Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Fast Month
M02.GE 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.
"CARRIED"
D - 7 Resolution#C-340-98
Proclamation of Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Canada Book Day
M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 9, 1998 from Suzanne Routh,
Canada Book Day Coordinator regarding Canada Book Day,be received;
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.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 10 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D - 8 Resolution#C-341-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.98-010 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.
"CARRIED"
D - 9 Resolution#C-342-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.98-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 24, 1998 from Joe and Marilyn
Dieleman regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara
Parks, be received;
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THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development to be considered in conjunction with the subject file; and j
THAT Joe and Marilyn Dieleman be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
D - 10 Resolution#C-343-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.989-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 31, 1998 from David and Heather
McArthur regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara
Parks, :,be received;
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Council Minutes - 11 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
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.
"CARRIED"
D - 11 Resolution#C-344-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D 14.DEV.998-010 THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1998 from Steve and Karen
Carruthers 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 Steve and Karen Carruthers be advised of Council's decision.
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"CARRIED"
D - 12 Resolution#C-345-98
Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.98-010 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 Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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Council Minutes - 12 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D - 13 Resolution#C-346-98
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Proposed Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Rezoning/Parks
D14.DEV.989-010 THAT the correspondence dated March 18, 1998 from David Ehler
regarding the rezoning application submitted by Glen and Barbara Parks,
i,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 Ehler be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
D - 14 Resolution#C-347-98
Big Bike Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
For Stroke Event
M02.GE 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.
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"CARRIED"
D - 15 Resolution#C-348-98
Navy League Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Tag Days
M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated March 28, 1998 from C. Gushulak,
Secretary,Navy League of Canada regarding Navy League Tag Days,be
received;
Council Minutes - 13 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
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.
"CARRIED"
D - 16 Resolution#C-349-98
Seniors Month Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
M02.GE
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.
"CARRIED"
D - 17 Resolution#C-350-98
Waste Reduction Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Week `98
M02.GE 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;
Council Minutes - 14 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
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
THAT Cora Hallsworth be advised of Council's decision and the
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municipality's grant process.
"CARRIED" �
D - 18 Resolution#C-351-98
Posting of Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak
Signs
T0TGE 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.Y. Pritchard be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
D - 19 Resolution#C-352-98
HIV/AIDS Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Awareness Week
M02.GE 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.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 15 - April 14, 1998
COMMUNICATIONS
D-20 Resolution#C-353-98
Unity Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
Resolution
C l O.AD 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.
"CARRIED"
D-21 Resolution#C-354-98
Watereshed Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
Study
E05.GE THAT the correspondence dated April 3, 1998,from Libby Racansky,
Friends of the Farewell,requesting that Council take a watershed approach
to successfully protect remaining good quality sections of the Farewell and
Black Creeks in Courtice and rehabilitation of the degraded sections,be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Councillor Mutton advised that he would not be proceeding with his
Notice of Motion at this time.
Report#1 Resolution#C-355-98
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
April 6, 1998
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
April 6, 1998,be approved.
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"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 16 - April 14, 1998
REPORTS
Report#2 Resolution#C-356-98
Capital Budget Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
Status Report
F05.BU THAT Report TR-29-98 be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution#C-357-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-356-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that staff be directed to review and proceed with repairs to the
Newcastle fencing, realizing no impact on the 1998 Capital
Budget."
"CARRIED"
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The foregoing Resolution#C-356-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Report#3 Resolution#C-358-98
Special G.P.A. Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
Minutes of
April 6, 1998 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 held on April 6, 1998,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report 94 Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary of interest with respect to Report
#4, the nature of which is that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Councillor Schell vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter.
Council Minutes - 17- April 14, 1998
REPORTS
Resolution#C-359-98
Expropriation Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
Cove Road
LOT THAT Report CD-24-98 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution#C-360-98
Off-Track Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
Betting
P09.GE THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of
a motion to consider the application for Off-Track Betting at Bankers
Cafe.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-361-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
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 licence to conduct Teletheatre
Wagering at Bankers in Bowmanville; and
THAT Diane Wooldridge and Alf Annis be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 18 - April 14, 1998
BY-LAWS
Resolution#C-362-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
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;
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 ; 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.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-363-98
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-59, 98-62 and 98-63, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update Councillor Mutton indicated that the Commissioner of Finance for the
Regional Municipality of Durham has indicated that there is still
significant work to be done before a budget can be presented to Council.
The target date for budget submission is early July.
Councillor Novak indicated that with mandatory health regulations being
downloaded from the Province, the Regional Municipality of Durham is
realizing a potential $3 million increase in their budget.
Council Minutes - 19- April 14, 1998
OTHER BUSINESS
Committee/Boards Councillor Mutton advised that at the Newcastle Community Hall Board
Update meeting, it was decided to present 10%vouchers to individuals and
organizations renting the hall. Known as "Rickard Bucks", these vouchers
can be redeemed on future hall rentals of the hall.
Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum held a
successful open house and last week she attended a meeting of the
Clarington and Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, where the Minister of
Transportation spoke.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee will have a
booth at the Courtice Carnival on Victoria Day Weekend in order to
distribute material and information on being a good pet owner. An article
appeared in the Canadian Statesman regarding renovations at the Animal
Shelter and requested individuals interested in sitting on the Board,to
contact the municipality. The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee is presently working on the Walking Tour with the B.I.A. and
recently reviewed the renovations which the Newcastle Community Hall
is going to be-undertaking
The Clarington Library held an excellent March break event and many
events are planned for April. Suggestion boxes have been located in each
branch for residents to make use of and a grant in the amount of$9,600
has been received from the Province which will allow for the library to
link with all Canadian libraries.
The Visual Arts Centre has held their annual meeting and their general
meeting and Michael Patrick is once again President. The Canadian
Council grant has been received by the Visual Arts Centre and will be
used to celebrate the Mill. The official opening of the Exhibit is April 19.
Councillor Schell indicated that a Concert In the Park Committee has been
set up to organize the concerts in Rotary Park. A slate of bands has
already been lined up for the summer. The B.I.A. is busy working on their
walking tour in conjunction with L.A.C.A.C. On Sunday, April 12,
Councillor Schell represented the municipality at the Vimy Ridge Service.
Councillor Trim advised that he had attended the Newcastle B.I.A.
meeting and the Chamber of Commerce meeting. The Newcastle Hall
Board's 75th Anniversary Weekend is being planned for October and, with
the approval of the Capital Budget,the new expansion will be in place on
time for that celebration.
Council Minutes -20 - April 14, 1998
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Young stated that the Clarke Museum is undertaking their
fundraising for the year in the form of a 50-50 draw. The Tyrone Hall
Board is eagerly awaiting news on the Capital Budget to determine
whether their proposal will be going ahead.
The Newcastle Chamber of Commerce is undertaking a fundraising drive
with the funds to be donated to the Community Hall renovations.
Mayor Hamre indicated that representatives of the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority met with herself and the Chief Administrative
Officer and they are interested in working together in order to develop an
overall plan to link all valleylands in the form of walkways.
Dr. Don Dautovitch has advised the Mayor that he wishes to appear before
Council and before the GTA Mayors and Chairs to provide an update on
the proposed ITER project. A meeting is being held on Wednesday,
April 15th in Trenton with Christine Stewart,MP and Dr. Dautovitch The
GTA Mayors and Chairs will be meeting Friday,April 17th in Whitby.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
Resolution#C-364-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
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THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-64, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clari ngton
at this meeting held on the 14th day of April 1998, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#C-365-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-64 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 21 - April 14, 1998
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution#C-366-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:04 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
CLERK
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-1
Jill
6 April 1998 APR 9 10 to AM '98
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington P.O. Box 52,143 Simpson Avenue Bowmanville ON
L1C 3h8 (905) 623 5831 FA,1(905) 623 0276 email vaemrocsis.on.ca
media release
re : call for entry
Fifteenth Annual Juried Photography Exhibition (June 14 - Jul. 10)
Reception and Awards: Sunday June 14, 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Deadlines: Forms: May 21; Delivery of works: May 28, 7 p.m.
Entry farms are now available for the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington's Fifteenth
Annual Juried Photography Exhibition.
Once again the VAC has the opportunity to showcase the many talents of photographers.
both local and from across the province. As photography has evolved as a medium. its
many variations are welcomed as entries. Hamish Buchanan, an artist whose work is
exhibited nationally and internationally, is the juror for this event.
Several awards are offered, plus a small honorarium for works accepted in the exhibition.
These are sponsored in part by the generosity of many local individuals, businesses. and
organizations.
The Opening Reception will be held on Sunday June 14, from 1 - 3:30 p.m. Refreslnnents
\vill be provided by the Visual Arts Centre. Everyone is welcome to share in this
celebration of talented photographers. As usual, there is no admission charge to view
exhibitions at the Centre.
For fiirther information call 623 5831.
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Director ,
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-2
PRESS RELEASE—FOR M MEDIATE RELEASE _,j iiY �i st�� �s Al
Jazz & Blues Musicians of Durham Coo o 19B
The p
Huge Fat Cat Festival reaAt
Huge
The Durham Region is gearing up for an Kevin Cook-Trombone
extremely exciting and FAT musical Rory Slater-Bass
attraction. Never before in the history of Daryl Knox-Drums
Durham region has there been a Al Sitar-piano
showcasing and documentation of *Special singer-Claudette Van Sickle
regional jazz and blues musical talent of
this size, quality and caliber. TISHOMINGO
Bryan Livett-Trombone
The Fat Cat Classic,as it has been John Deehan-Sax, Flute, Clarinet
christened, is without a doubt,the most Al Scott-Keyboards
amazing musical extravaganza ever Ron Johnston -Acoustic bass
launched in the Durham region. Harry Ellis-Drums
This incredible ground breaking social XSENTRIX Jazz Band
and cultural event will feature over 80 of Herb Knox-Trumpet
the regions top jazz& blues performing Ron Christopher-Drum
giants. Wilf Prong -Guitar& Bango
Don Johnston -Tuba
This spectacular weekend festival will Al Mote-Trumpet
begin on Friday, May 8"'(7pm)with an Roger Chung -Trombone
opening ceremony of regional dignitaries
& special celebrity guests. Together with BRUCE GORRIE QUARTET
the FAT CAT creators,they will light the Bruce Gorne-sax,flute,vocals
candle of Regional Music Pride. Nelson Poirier-drums
Jason Young-guitar
This will be followed by an ail-star Doug Matthews-bass
regional jazz& swing kick-off night
featuring a regional showcasing of the SPECIAL CATS
top jazz performers.These are the Doug Watson & Donna Barber-sax&
masters of the art,the cats&crooners keyboards
who are the slickest&the hippest jivers Bob Taillefer-pedal steel guitar
around. To add to the social sensation Ken Howard -sax
will be draws for regionally donated Josh Hull-keyboards
prizes, a dance contest and an autograph Donny Satin-crooner
signing session.
TENOR MADNESS _.__�_......_.._.- ._...... ... ...
*Special Feature* tt
Fat Cat Jazz Line Up To Date: Bruce Gorrie
John Deeman
SWING SHIFT BIG BAND Herb Knox . .....
Jim John -Alto sax Doug Watson
Ron Hamblin -Alto Sax Ken Howard
Ed Taras -Tenor Sax
...and more surprise guests!
Herb Knox -Tenor Sax _ -- ----
Julian Stewart- Baritone Sax i FAT CAT CLASSIC HOUSEBAND _�......_...-
Fred Mildon -Trumpet Paul Grecco -keyboards _._._...._
Derek Woodward -Trumpet Rob Bulger-guitar
Ted Richardson -Trumpet Doug Matthews-bass
George Danes -Trumpet Ian Duncan -drums
Carl Korod Trombone Norm Jones-percussion
f7lN\T A /l A 1\T A T%A T)U_T% T'__.1_ L112 RGAO - - `
PRESS RELEASE—FOR IM IEDIATE RELEASE
Saturday, May 9th, beginning at high Why? Because there are no winners or
noon,will be the blues &jazz workshops losers in the appreciation of live music...
featuring a plethora of regional music only celebration. Bring out your mom
teachers & heroes who will be and join all the FAT CAT's, kittens and
encouraging music learning and other assorted creatures as we celebrate
appreciation. Instructors TBA. and jive to the magical monster music of
Also, a unique exhibition of vintage the Durham Big Band.
guitars will be on display hosted by
Tundra Music Vintage Guitars. The festival rooms will consist of the
main Showroom,which is designated as
Saturday, May 9th at 8pm, embarks a a non-smoking zone,a Smokers Lounge,
night of all-star regional blues boogie- and the Festival Room for information,
woogie madness and mayhem.This displays and workshops.
regional showcasing of the top blues
performers will swoon to the sounds Minors are welcome into the Showroom if
from the deep delta,to the Chicago-style accompanied by a parent or hold a valid
and Texas swing.A bevy of boss Durham College student card.
performers, maestro mentors will be
working the mojo of blues magic. The FAT CAT CLASSIC was drafted and
* Plus GRAND PRIZE DRAW-for an - designed by Karla Ingleton,a researcher
EPIPHONE PR200 ACOUSTIC GUITAR and cultural developer. Ingleton's
WITH CASE-courtesy of Long & company,Zona Canada Cultural
McQuade Music of Oshawa. Research & Development,creates these
types of community events in order to
Fat Cat Blues Line Up To Date: raise awareness to the quality&caliber
of creative talent living and performing in
Little Bobby-harmonica the Durham region,and to document the
Andy Earle-guitar regional culture for archive, research and
George Malette-drums educational purposes.
Peter Smith -sax
Craig Hodgson -sax
Shawn Penhill - bass "I don't want to see yet another
Howard Ross -guitar generation grow up in this region without
Greg Stockman -drums ; knowing some roots,"explains Ingleton,
Doc Adams-guitar ! who is now in her 8"'year of cultural
Tom Uberholtz-bass i R&D.
Mike Hall -guitar When I see the cultural and social decay
Gord Barnes -harmonica of the past decades, it makes me sad. I
Brent Eckhart-keyboards certainly don't want to be part of this
Steve Bekessy-guitar problem, I want to be part of the
Alex Paris - bass solution!"
Terry Blankley- keyboards
Marty Hepburn -guitar The solution for Ingleton,a 1990
& More TBA graduate from the University of Waterloo,
is to empower artists with their unique
Sunday, May 10`h, late afternoon (5pm) independence and liberate them from the ,
the festival will wind down with the Fat organizations and structures which
Cat Classic jazz & blues awards show continue to dominate their lives. i
and Mother's Day Party. All nominees "Neither musicians nor the community
have been recruited via the public they service, truly understand their
process and reside in the Durham region. incredible importance to the health and
There are no judges, no jury.The well-being of their cultural fabric,"
nominees, polled through telephone co- explains Ingleton who is also a practicing
operation, are sorted by categories and cultural anthropologist.
placed in the fat cat classic hat,to be
plucked magically to the surprise of all!
7.ONA CANADA R&D—Karla Inoletan—(9051 623-750R
PRESS RELEASE-FOR]AMEDTATE RELEASE
"I help artists to envision a society in —to date: Heineken, Speedline Canada
which an established framework of proud Inc., Seen Magazine, Collis& Reed
"self-employed"creative cultural Research, Long &McQuade, Eclipse
producers are actively strengthening Concerts, Ted's Basement Music, Ddj6 vu
community and business links both Discs... plus a host of regional
regionally and world wide,while businesses have donated prizes.
establishing joint marketing strategies
with the new technology sectors,the FAT CAT CLASSIC Awards will go on
tourism industry, other cultural public display at the Oshawa Public
entrepreneurs, promoters and patrons." Library—just after Easter.
Transplanted from Western,Ontario, Folks who wish to become Cultural
Ingleton's research in the Durham region Ambassadors can purchase their all-
started over a year and a half ago. Her access festival passes for$25.This
studies showed that no archiving of jazz includes the two sensational shows plus
or blues music had ever been done in the workshops.
this region. Once she decided to take on
the project, Ingleton called upon the aid Folks who wish to attend either the jazz
of Bruce Gorrie, a well-known jazz or the blues shows can purchase a Show
performer,to round up the jazz Ticket for$15.(Tickets for Groups are
community and Howard Ross,a blues Available—Ask Dealers)
dignitary, to put the word out to the blues
community. It didn't take long for a The Sunday Awards Show/Mother's Day
positive consensus to come back and Party is a separate event and tickets are
cast FAT CAT's to commit to the festival. $20.
Then came the dilemma as to where to Passes& Tickets are available at all three
host this gigantic public party.As fate D6j6 vu Disc stores, Long& McQuade
works miracles, Ingleton was introduced and at Durham College Tuck Shop.
to John Holt, the Entertainment
Administrator at Durham College,who Durham College is centrally located in
made Ingleton an outstanding offer. Not Oshawa, Ontario. The festival will take
only would the college commit to co- place in the EP Taylor Centre. There is
hosting the festival, but Holt encouraged plenty of parking!
his students to get involved with the ;....................................................................... .
festival process and infrastructure in Public and media who wish to
order to learn on-site skills in cultural
programming. Next year, this festival will ` know more about this festival are ,
be completely run by the students and ; invited to attend an INFORMATION
musicians,who will be working together i /OPEN FORUM / MEET & GREET
utilizing the cultural model designed and ' Event to be held at the Down
donated by Zona Canada. `Omer Restaurant —Wednesday
This cultural model and archive is April 15th — 8pm.
already being built and stored on the ...........................�..;
Zona Canada web site
(www zona.on.ca). The entire FAT -30-
CAT CLASSIC festival, from start to
finish, will be available to the world
community as a beacon of cultural good
will and harmony, regional education and
historical documentation.
Sponsors who have come forward to
make this cultural event possible include i
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COUNCIL INFORMATION I-3
April 8, 1998 FAXED AND
ORIGINAL TO FOLLOW
Mr. Alan Tonks
I a Regional Moderator
6,inicipality
of Durham
t erk's Department
605 Rossland Rd.East
P.O.Box 623
,itby,Ohtario Consultation Draft of the Greater Toronto Services Board Act, March
inada L1 N 6A3
(905)668-7711 1998 - Our File: C12-04
Fax:(905)668-9963
N.Madill,tiM.c.r. Mr. Tonks, Regional Council.in "Committee of the Whole" considered
rneglonatclerk Report#98-J=10 regarding'the above matter and at a meeting held on..*.
April 8, 1998, Regional Council adopted the following recommendations:
.a) THAT Mr. Alan Tonks,.Greater Toronto Services Board Review,
Moderator, be advised that the Region.of Durham:-
i) does not support the establishment of, or Durham's
inclusion in, a Greater Toronto Services Board which will,
in essence, functio.n.as a form of government; .
ii) continues to oppose any governance model which can
impose levies.forming debt which Durham taxpayers will
have to pay;'
iii):: does not see the need to create another body to.promote
co-ordinated decision=making in the GTA in light of-
existing organizations like the GTA Mayors and Regional
10 Chairs Committee,.the Greater Toronto Co-ordinating
JT
�.__�.. i.. Committee, the Greater Toronto Marketing.Alliance, and
the Greater Toronto Area Economic Development
Partnership; and-
iv) recommends that the responsibility for'GO Transit remain
-- with the GO-Board;
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b) THAT the Province place a moratorium on further provincially
initiated municipal change and restructuring proposals, including
the proposed establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board,
to allow municipalities time to deal. with recent provincial initiatives;
c) THAT Durham's position is that a forced amalgamation of all the
municipalities within Durham Region into a single tier city, similar
to the previous action to create the new City of Toronto, is the
worst restructuring scenario possible for Durham; and
d) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 98-J-10 be sent to Mr. Alan
Tonks, the Honourable Mike Harris,-the-Honourable Al Leach, all
Durham MPP's, the Area Municipalities in Durham Region and the -
Regions within the Greater Toronto Area.and Hamilton-
Wentworth."
Enclosed, as directed, is a copy of Report#98-J-10 of G.H. Cubitt, Chief
Administrative Officer, V.A..Silgailis, Commissioner of Works, P.W. Olive,
Commissioner of Economic:Development, A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner
of-Planning and R.J. Clapp,-Commissioner of Finance.
P.M. Madill; A.M.C.T.
Regional Clerk
PMM:sv
Encl.
c.c. (See Attached List)
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The Honourable M. Harris, Premier of Ontario
The Honourable A. Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs &.Housing
The Honourable J. Ecker, Minister of Community & Social Services
Ms. J. Munro, M.P.P., Durham York
Mr. J. Ouellette, M.P.P., Oshawa
Mr. J. O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham East
Mr. J. Flaherty; M.P.P., Durham Centre
Mr. M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax
Mr. G.S. Graham, Township of Brock
Ms. P.L. Barrie, Clerk,.Municipality of Clarinaton '
Mr. B. Suter, Clerk, City of Oshawa
Mr. B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering
Mr. E.S. Cuddie, Administrator-Clerk, Township of Scugog
Mr. W.E. Taylor,.Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
Mr.'D.G: McKay, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Ms. J.A. Eaglesham, Regional Clerk and Director of Administrative
Services, Regional Municipality of Halton
Ms. B.J. Zerarl, Clerk, Regional.Municipality of Peel
Ms. B. Caplan, Clerk, City of Toronto
'Mr. D. Hearse, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
Mr. R.C.-Prowse, Clerk,Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth
Mr. G.H. Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. V.A. Silgailis, Commissioner of Works
Mr. P.W. Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development
Mr. A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
Mr. R.J. Clapp, Commissioner of Finance
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TO: Council in "Committee of the Whole"
Lis LOA,X FROM: G.H. Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer
A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
R.J. Clapp, Commissioner of Finance
V.A. Silgailis, Commissioner of Works
P.W. Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development
RE: Report No. 98-J-10
DATE: April 8, 1998
SUBJECT
Consultation Draft of the Greater Toronto Services Board Act, March 1998
Communication dated March 17, 1998, from Alan Tonks, GTSB Review
Moderator
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. THAT Mr. Alan Tonks, Greater Toronto Services Board Review Moderator, be
advised that the Region of Durham:
(i) does not support the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services
Board which will, in essence, function as a form of government;
(ii) does not see the need to create another body to promote co-ordinated
decision-making in the GTA in light of existing organizations like the
GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee, the Greater Toronto
Co-ordinating Committee, the Greater.Toronto Marketing Alliance, and
the Greater Toronto Area Economic Development Partnership; and,
(iii) recommends that the responsibility for GO Transit remain with the GO
Board;
2. THAT the Province place a moratorium on further municipal change and
restructuring proposals, including the proposed establishment of the Greater
Toronto Services Board, to allow municipalities time to deal with recent
provincial initiatives; and,
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Commissioner's Report No. 98-J-10 Page 2
3. That a copy of Joint Report No. 98-J-10 be sent to Mr. Alan Tonks, the
Honourable Mike Harris, the Honourable Al Leach, all Durham MPP's, the
Area Municipalities in Durham Region and the Regions within the Greater
Toronto Area and Hamilton-Wentworth.
REPORT
1. Purpose
This report represents the Region of Durham's submission on the
Consultation Draft of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) Act, March
1998.
2. Background
2.1 On March 12, 1998, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Al Leach, released draft legislation to create a Greater Toronto
Services Board (GTSB). A copy of the Minister's Message and News Release
is attached. (See Attachment 1.) i
2.2 This draft legislation follows the report of Special Advisor Milt Farrow, entitled
"Getting Together- Greater Toronto Services Board, June 1997", and the
consultation process for that report.
2.3 On March 11, 1998, Regional Council re-affirmed the resolution passed on
July 2, 1997, dealing with the Farrow report. Council did not support the
establishment of a GTSB for the purposes of managing, delivering or
generating capital for service infrastructure and, in essence, functioning as a
form of government. However, if the Province created the GTSB, Council
recommended that its mandate be limited to providing long-term strategic
planning, co-ordinating inter-regional servicing, providing a forum for
discussion with all levels of government, and resolving inter-regional disputes
through facilitation and mediation.
A copy of the resolution is attached. (See Attachment 2.)
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Commissioner's Report No. 98-J-10 Page 3
2.4 Mr. Alan Tonks was appointed by the Minister to moderate the review of the
legislation. Comments on the proposed legislation are to be forwarded to Mr.
Tonks before April 9, 1998.
Mr. Tonks subsequently sent a letter, dated March 17, 1998 to the Regional
Chair and Members of Council raising some additional questions respecting
the GTSB. A copy of Mr. Tonks' letter is attached. (See Attachment 3.)
3. Role and Responsibilities of GTSB
3.1 Proposed Mandate
The draft legislation proposes the establishment of the GTSB with the
following objects:
(i) to promote co-ordinated decision-making among the municipalities in
the Greater Toronto Area; and
(ii) to supervise the management and allocate the costs of GO Transit
(called GT Transit in the draft legislation).
The proposed mandate of the GTSB goes far beyond promoting and
facilitating GTA-wide co-ordination and includes developing strategies
regarding social assistance and social housing, managing GO Transit, and
levying costs for GTSB administration and GO Transit against member
regions.
3.2 GTA-Wide Co-ordination
The Region of Durham supports the principle of GTA-wide co-ordination for
inter-regional servicing and economic development. However, such co-
ordination is already occurring within the GTA. Many organizations, like the
GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee, the Greater Toronto Co-
ordinating Committee and Office of the Greater Toronto Area, the Greater
Toronto Marketing Alliance, the Greater Toronto Area Economic
Development Partnership, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, and the GO
Board, are already in place and providing this co-ordination function.
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Commissioner's Report No. 98-J-10 Page 4
In addition, GTA Regions are already problem-solving on matters of inter-
regional servicing. Current examples are the recent agreement between
Durham and York on the acquisition of the York Durham Sewage System, the
agreement between Durham and Toronto for waste disposal, and the on-
going York Region long-term water strategy.
Durham does not see the need for yet another body to promote, advise,
liaise, and facilitate GTA-wide co-ordination. Also, recognizing the
importance of GTA economic well-being to Ontario, absolving Provincial
involvement in GTA matters is not in the best interests of its residents and
businesses nor the Province itself.
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3.3 New Form of Government
The service delivery powers of the GTSB related to GT Transit, such as the
power to manage the transit system, borrow money and impose levies, and
the composition of the Board reflecting representation-by-population clearly
make it a "form of government". Further, the draft legislation potentially
enables the GTSB to expand its role into other matters of municipal
responsibility such as social assistance and social housing.
As indicated in the submission on the Farrow report, Durham does not
support the transfer of GO Transit to the GTSB. Durham is of the opinion that
since GO Transit is a strategic transportation feature of the same significance
as the 400 series highway system, it requires the active and direct
involvement of the Province in its operation. The existing GO Board has
provided effective service delivery. As such, the responsibility for GO Transit
should remain with the GO Board, with necessary amendments to the
Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority Act to reflect recent funding
changes and include the active involvement of the Province.
Further, in his News Release, Mr. Leach indicates that the GTSB could move
beyond artificial boundaries and become the focus for co-ordinated
development and decisions to provide better quality public services. It would
appear that the Province's intention is for the GTSB to evolve into another
level of government.
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The Region of Durham does not support the need for a GTA-level of
government. More importantly, the residents of Durham have, in various
surveys, clearly stated that they do not wish to be part of a broader GTA
government.
3.4 GTA Pooling and the GTSB
The draft legislation proposes that the GTSB would decide on the allocation
of pooled costs of GTSB administration, and the operating deficit and capital
requirements of GT Transit to member regions. Durham remains opposed to
the GTA-wide pooling of costs. While the levying powers of the GTSB may
not be direct taxation, the costs of the GTSB, including GT Transit, will be an
additional cost to regional taxpayers.
Furthermore, the GTSB's ability to issue debt and the associated requirement
that all member regions be "liable for any debt of the GTSB" including GT
Transit, regardless of the benefitting regions, could create a massive
contingent liability for Durham Region. Such a liability would have significant
negative implications for Durham's financial position and would be of serious
concern to the credit rating agencies. A lower credit rating for Durham will
result in higher interest rates for any debt issuance by the Region.
4. GTSB Organization and Area of Jurisdiction
The draft legislation proposes that the Region of Durham have 3 of the 30
members on the GTSB. Given the proposed powers of the Board and this
limited representation, Durham is concerned as to how equity among
member municipalities is to be achieved. Further, the area municipalities
within Durham would, in essence, be.subject to taxation without direct
representation. This goes against-a fundamental principle of fair government.
In addition, the News Release indicates that Mr. Tonks would also consult on
the need for a review of the external boundaries of the GTA. It is not clear as
to what is being proposed, as the draft legislation does not deal with this
matter. The issue of GTA boundaries was, however, raised by the Golden
report. In its response, Regional Council strongly disagreed with any
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Provincially initiated redefinition of the boundaries of the Regional
Municipality of Durham.
5. Changing Municipal Responsibilities
Over the past year, numerous initiatives have been implemented by the
Province in the areas of municipal service delivery and financing,
downloading of provincial responsibilities, assessment and taxation, and even
municipal amalgamation within the GTA. Those initiatives impacting the
Region of Durham include, among others:
(a) the downloading of service and funding responsibility for social
assistance, public health, child care, land ambulance, and social
housing;
(b) the downloading of financial responsibilities for property assessment and
GO Transit;
(c) a new Development Charges Act requiring completion of background
studies and a new by-law before September 1999;
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(d) a new Planning Act revising planning application requirements, timing
and procedures;
(e) the transfer of various provincial planning review functions;
(f) the transfer of responsibilities for various provincial highways;
(g) the transfer of responsibilities for the review of water and sewage works
under the Ontario Water Resources Act;
(h) the implementation of a new assessment system and related tax policy
including discretionary tax policy options such as graduated tax rates,
new property tax classes and tax rebates;
(i) new practices and procedures set by the Province for accounting and
financial reporting;
(j) new provincial standards for police services and health care services;
and,
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(k) a proposed new Municipal Act introducing an entirely different approach
to governing the activities of municipalities.
The implementation of these initiatives is still underway and the implications
for regional residents and taxpayers are uncertain. Municipalities are facing
an unprecedented period of change. It would be prudent for the Province to
place a moratorium on further municipal change and restructuring to allow
municipalities the time to get"their houses in order". Further disruptions at
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this time can only lead to more uncertainty and possible negative impacts on
the overall GTA economy, which in turn impacts the provincial and national
economies.
6. Conclusions
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6.1 It is concluded that:
• many organizations, like the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs
Committee, the Greater Toronto Co-ordinating Committee, the Greater
Toronto Marketing Alliance, and the Greater Toronto Area Economic
Development Partnership, currently provide a GTA co-ordination
function;
• a GTSB is not necessary to promote co-ordinated decision-making;
• active Provincial involvement in GTA matters is essential;
• the proposed GTSB will function as a form of government, and increase
the potential for levying pooled service costs;
• the existing GO Board provides effective transit service delivery; and,
• a moratorium should be placed on further municipal change and
restructuring by the Province, to allow municipalities time to deal with
recent initiatives.
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6.2 Accordingly, it is recommended that this report be forwarded as the Region of
Durham's submission to Mr. Alan Tonks, GTSB Review Moderator.
H. C r W. A.L. Georgi , M. .I.P., R.P.P.
ief Ad inistrative Officer Commissioner of Planning
V.A. Silgailis P.Eng. R.J. Clapp, CA
Commissi er of Works Commissioner of Finance
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P.W. Olive, MA, MBA, EcD.
Commissioner of Economic Development
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2. Council Resolution of July 2., 1997
3. Mr. Alan Tonks' letter of March 17,1998 r4TlF3LjTI0
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MINISTER'S MESSAGE '
T am pleased to send you a copy of the proposed draft legislation for a Greater Toronto Services
Board (GTSB). It is our intention to introduce a bill for first reading in the Spring session of the
Legislature.
The idea of a GTSB to provide better coordination and integration of interregional services was
first proposed by the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee and supported by Anne
Golden's GTA Task Force,David Crombie's Who Does What Panel, and most recently,the
Toronto Transition Team.
This draft legislation follows the report of Special Advisor Milt Farrow and extensive
consultations with municipalities and other stakeholders on what a GTSB should be and how it
should be structured.
The legislation proposes the CrTSB take on several key roles, including setting the policy
direction and allocating the costs of GO Transit,promoting coordinated decision-making and use
of infrastructure,providing advice to GTA municipalities on key infrastructure investments and
helping to coordinate economic development in the GTA.
We would like your feedback on the proposed legislation and I have asked Alan Tonks, former
Chair of the Metro Toronto and former head of the Toronto Transition Team, to moderate the
review of the legislation. Mr.Tonks will get input and will advise on priority matters for
coordination by the GTSB in its initial term.
Please send your comments before April 9, 1998 to Mr.Tonks, 1
Comments can be faxed at(416)338-2994 or e-mailed to
atonksgta @trca.on.ca. For more information,please call Lynn Morrow at (416) 338-2990.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this.important piece of draft legislation.
Al Leach,
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Ministry of Ministere des
Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales
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March 12, 1998
Greater Toronto Services Board would improve services, reduce costs
Draft legislation to create a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) was released for
public review today by Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Al Leach. The province
plans to create a GTSB to promote better coordination and integration of inter-regional j
services.
Alan Tonks, former Chair of Metro Toronto and former head of the Toronto Transition
Team, will moderate the review of the legislation.
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The proposed GTSB, if approved by the Legislature, would be able to discuss and
provide advice on infrastructure and important services for the people of the Greater
Toronto Area. It would also set the policy direction and allocate the cost of GO Transit,
help coordinate economic development in the GTA, and provide a forum for
municipalities to discuss the administration and costs of their social services and social
housing programs in the GTA.
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"The Greater Toronto Services Board could move beyond artificial boundaries and
become the focus for coordinated development and decisions to provide better quality
govemment services at lower cost to the taxpayer," said Leach.
"The GTA municipalities govern a common community of interest. Development
decisions in one municipality often have a profound impact on the infrastructure,
housing and environmental protections needed in neighbouring municipalities. GTA-
wide discussion will bring the broader focus that is essential to good government and a
strong economy," said Leach.
The GTSB would not be another level of government and would not have direct taxing
authority.
The proposed legislation follows extensive study and consultation with municipalities
and other stakeholders. Studies done by both Anne Golden and David Crombie
supported the creation of a GTSB. Libby Burnham consulted on several GTA issues,
including the need for a GTSB, and found that people were concerned about giving
such a Board too much authority. Special Advisor Milt Farrow took the consultation a
step further and proposed principles to guide a GTSB,
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"We've reflected the findings of consultation done so far in our draft legislation. Alan
Tonks will advise us on the comments and submissions he receives over the next
month," said Leach.
"I want to be clear though, that this is not another study. We have done the work, and
we now have draft legislation so people can see exactly what we're planning, and
comment on it. We plan to introduce legislation in the spring.
Comments on the draft legislation will be accepted until April 9. At the same time,
Tonks will also consult on the need for a review of the external boundaries of the GTA.
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Christine Burkitt Hal Linscott Lynn Morrow
Office of the Minister Office for the Office of the GTA Moderator
(416)585-6932 Greater Toronto Area (416) 338-2990
(416)585-6941
Please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing's World Wide Website at
http://Www.mmah.gov.on.ca
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Background Information
Proposed Greater Toronto Services Board
March 12, 1998
The draft legislation to create a Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) follows the report of Milt
Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and extensive
consultations with municipalities and other stakeholders. The province intends to introduce
legislation in the next session of the Legislature.
Mandate
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The GTSB, if approved by the Legislature, would be a forum for promoting better coordination
and integration of inter-regional services in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Its key roles would be to:
• set the policy direction and allocate the costs of GO Transit
• promote coordinated decision-making and use of infrastructure
• provide advice to GTA municipalities on key infrastructure investments
• be a discussion forum and liaise with all levels of government
• when requested, act as a facilitator to help resolve inter-municipal issues
• provide a mechanism to coordinate economic development in the GTA
• provide a forum for municipalities to discuss the administration and costs of their social
services and social housing programs in the GTA.
The GTSB would not be another level of government and it would not have direct taxation
authority.
Some issues the GTSB might involve itself in during its first term include:
• developing criteria for the GTSB's interests in various GTA inter-regional matters and how its
role might be expanded or changed
• preparing an advisory document on an infrastructure coordination strategy, including a
growth management/countryside plan
• preparing an advisory document on the integration of inter-regional transit.
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Representation and Membership
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The Board would be made up of 28 members appointed by the councils of each region and the
City of Toronto from their own council membership and a chair selected by the GTSB who-is not
a member of any council. The chair would only vote to break a tie. Membership would be
based on population with seats allocated as follows:
Region of Durham 3 members
Region of Halton 2 members
Region of Peel 5 members
City of Toronto 14 members
Region of York 4 members
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The Region of Hamilton-Wentworth would also have two members who would be entitled to vote
and otherwise act as members of the GTSB only when matters related to GO Transit were under
consideration.
Structure
• The GTSB would be permitted to establish standing committees as required. It would be
able to appoint to such committees not only GTSB members, but also members of upper or
lower-tier GTA municipal councils.
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• A GT Transit authority, reporting to the GTSB, would be established to operate the GO
Transit regional transit system.
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Finance and Staffing
The operations of the GTSB would be funded entirely by its member municipalities.
• Borrowing would only be permitted to finance GO Transit operations.
• The GTSB would be permitted to hire staff as necessary.
Operation and Management of GO Transit
• GO Transit, currently operated by the Toronto Area Transit Operating Authority,would be
transferred to the newly established GT Transit authority. GT Transit would be a corporation
without share capital, separate from but reporting to the GTSB.
• The GT Transit authority would have its own Board of Directors responsible for day-to-day
operations. For the initial term, the current GO Transit Directors and Chair would be the GT
Transit authority's Board. For subsequent terms, each member municipality, including
Hamilton-Wentworth, would appoint one member from amongst its GTSB members. The
chair of GT Transit would be chosen by the GTSB.
• GTSB would be responsible for approval of GT Transit's budget, determining a funding
allocation formula and system planning.
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July 9, 1997
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The Regional
Municipality
of Durham The Honourable Al Leach
Clerk's Department Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing
605 Rossland Rd.East 17th Floor, 777 Bay Street
PO,Box 623 Toronto, Ontario
Whitby,Ontario M5G 2E5
Canada L 1 N 6A3
(905)668.7711
Fax:(905)668-9963 Getting Together- Greater Toronto Services Board, June 1997,
P.M.Madill,As.a.T. Report of Milt Farrow, Special Advisor to the Minister of Municipal
Regional Clerk Affairs and Housing - Our File: C12-00
Honourable Sir, at their meeting held on July 2, 1997, Regional Council
passed the foil owing'resolution:
"1. THAT the Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, be advised that:
i) The Region of Durham does not support the establishment
of a Greater Toronto Services Board for the purposes of
managing, delivering or generating capital for service
infrastructure and, in essence, functioning as a form of
government;
ii) If the Province creates-the Board, the Region of Durham
recommends it be solely limited to providing long-term
strategic planning; co-ordinating inter-regional servicing;
providing a forum for discussion with all levels of
government; and, resolving inter-regional disputes through
facilitation and mediation. Accordingly, the Board's mandate .
must be directed.to deal with inter-regional issues and not
be involved with decision-making on the provision of local
infrastructure;
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iii) If established, representation on the Executive Committee of
the Board should be limited in number and include active
involvement of the Province; and all GTA municipalities
should be represented on the associated Advisory
Committees;
iv) Any proposed changes to a Greater Toronto Services
Board's mandate and related enabling legislation must be
subject to public consultation and due process; and
v) If established, the Region of Durham be.assigned one
additional member on the Executive Committee of the
Greater Toronto Services Board.
2. THAT a copy of Joint Report#07-J-9 be sent to the Honourable
Mike Harris, the Honourable Al Leach, all Durham MPP's, the Area
Municipalities in the Region of Durham, the Regions within the
Greater Toronto Area, and AMO.
'Enclosed for your consideration is a copy of Joint Report #97-J-9 of the
Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners of Finance, Planning,
j Works and Economic Development.
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P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T.
Regional Clerk
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Encl.
cc: The Honourable M. Harris, Premier of Ontario
The Honourable J. Ecker, M.P.P. (Durham-West)
Ms. J. Munro, M.P.P. (Durham-York)
Mr. J. Ouellette, M.P.P. (Oshawa)
Mr. J. O'Toole, M.P.P. (Durham East)
Mr. J. Flaherty, M.P.P. (Durham Centre)
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cc: Mr. M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax
Mr. G.S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock
Ms. P.L. Barrie, Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Mr. B. Suter, Clerk, City of Oshawa
Mr. B. Taylor, Clerk, Town of Pickering
Mr. E.S. Cuddie, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Scugog
Mr. W.E. Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge
Mr. D.G. McKay, Clerk, Town of Whitby
Ms: J.A. Eaglesham, Clerk,'Regional Municipality of Halton
Mrs. N. Wong, Clerk, Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto
Ms. B. Zeran, Clerk, Regional Municipality of Peel
Mr..D. Hearse, Clerk, Regional Municipality of York
Mr. D. Raven, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of
Ontario
Mr. G.H. Cubitt, Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. J.L. Gartley, Commissioner of.Finance:
Mr. A.L. Georgieff, Commissioner of Planning
Mr. P.W:'Olive, Commissioner of Economic Development
Mr. V.A..Silgailis, Commissioner of Economic Development
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j Alan Tonks- Moderator
1000 Murray Ross Parkway,Oownsview. Ontario M3J 2P3
Phone. (416)338-2989 Fax.'.(416)338-2994
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March 17, 1996
Regional Chair Roger Anderson
Region of Durham
Box 623
605 Rossland Road
East Whitby, ON L1 N 6A3
sent via fax. 905-668-1567'
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Dear Regional Chair Anderson and Members of Council,
On Thursday last the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Mousing.
AI Leach, took an important
step forward in securing our future as a truly Greater Toronto Area,
knitting together the
entire economic region. By now
Golden, Burnham,r C ombie draft w I While there are a
reviewing it in the context o G , functions an its
variety of opinions on the app prts,we must not loseisight of the reality that we
relationship with GTA municipal g overnmen
share a common future. The GTSB provides us with an opportunity to chart our own course
as municipal partners In the GTA. The draft legislation is a commitment to that partnership.
As you know, the Minister has asked me to moderate the review of the legislation and to
begin the work of building a municipal consensus on our common future in the GTA and the
role of the GTSB in implementing that consensus... I see my role as listening and ensuring
that all GTA municipalities and other stakeholders have an opportunity to contribute
j positively to shaping the GTSB. t do not intend to prepare yet another study for government
review. can all agre that a fu
has already been set out. The t mle has come to choose our pcourse and work together
shape it and make it work.
The first step is to gain input on the draft legislation and to advise the Minister on areas for
change. Given the provincial legislative timetable, this phase of consultation must be
completed by April 9th so that revisions may be made to the draft legislation prior to its first
reading in the Legislature. I would like to meet with you to discuss the draft legislation and
would be pleased to meet with your Council. I would also request that, in putting together
your responses, you include input from your constituents.
This is an important phase in the consultation but not the last. I intend to continue working
with all GTA municipalities and stakeholders to advise the Minister on refinements to the
legislation as it proceeds through the spring session of the Legislature. Further revisions
will be contemplated on completion of the public hearings after second reading of the GTSB
legislation. During this time I hope we have the opportunity to create forums that will move
o develop practical actions. I understand that time is tight, but we will all
us beyond theory t
be able to draw from our GTA discussions over the past few years. Our goal is t build on
our mutual interests so we can begin to act on GTA-wide challenges and opportunities.
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In the draft legislation the government has reflected the need for GTA-wide coordination
and provided the vital link between the GTSB and GO Transit. The recent work of Milt
Farrow and others has identified a range of approaches that would focus our consultation.
In addition to the matters raised in the legislation and by the Minister, it might be helpful if
you ask staff to address the following questions:
To be judged successful, what concrete achievements should the GTSB have
accomplished within its first three years?
• Having reviewed the approaches recommended by Golden, Bumham, Crombie and
Farrow, what areas are most important to GTA-wide coordination?
• Should the GTSB have a clear role in developing a long-term GTA-wide post-
collection waste mariagement strategy in partnership with GTA
municipalities?
• Milt Farrow recommended the preparation of a GTA Infrastructure Coordination
Strategy to which all municipalities'shall have regard" in preparing official plans and
infrastructure proposals. How might a coordinated infrastructure strategy, based on
the approved plans of GTA area and regional municipalities, be developed and
implemented as a framework for inter-regional infrastructure investment and dispute i
resolution?
Using the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) as a building block, how do
you see the GTSB economic development mandate evolving in relation to the city-
regions economic structures, such as the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA),
Tourism Toronto and-various trade and convention facilities?
What options are available for ensuring meaningful participation in the activities and
deliberations of the GTSB by all municipal partners in the GTA?
I want to discuss these matters with you. I'll be contacting you, or you can call Lynn Morrow
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at (416) 338-2990, to schedule a time to meet.
Also, I would like to invite you, the members of.your Council, and your senior staff to an
open house here in my offices at Black Creek Pioneer Village Visitor's Centre (1000 Murray
Ross Parkway) at 12 noon to 2:00 pm on Friday, April 3rd. Please RSVP by calling Laura
Younder at (416) 338-2989.
I look forward to meeting with you.
Yours truly,
Alan Tonks
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JOHN R. 0700LE Ont'ado
Member of Provincial Parliament
Durham East
April 8, 1998
Honourable Al Leach, MPP
Minister of Muncipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 17'h Floor
Toronto, ON
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Dear Minister:
I completely endorse the comments made by Mayor Moffatt of Scugog Township in a
letter dated March 24, 1998 addressed to Alan Tonks regarding the GTA.
Ann Golden did recognize there must be options to the smaller more rural areas of
Durham Region. This may include Brock,Uxbridge, Seugog and Clarington. These
municipalities have generally consulted within our common constituencies and have clearly
rejected the GTA option for the similar response as Mayor Moffatt outlined. Minister, you have
met with my Mayors in late 1997. They felt hopeful that you would give them time to re-think
their future options.
Minister, as the MPP for Durham East,I urge you to begin discussions with the rural part
of the GTA. I am confident that our municipal leaders will positively re-invent themselves and a
new alignment, which addresses their service needs.
Yofs truly,
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John R. O'Toole, MPP
Dudiarn East
Cc - Alan Tonks, GTA Moderator
- Mayor Doug Moffatt,Township of Scugog
- Mayor Gerri Lynn O'Connor,Town of Uxbridge
- Mayor Keith Shier, Township of Brock
- Mayor Diane Hamre, Municipality of Clarington
- Hon. Jim Flaherty, MPP Durham Centre
- Hon. Janet Ecker, MPP Durham West
- Jerry Ouellette, MPP Oshawa
- Julia Munro, MPP Durham York
- Ted Chudleigh, MPP Halton North
- David Tilson, MPP Dufferin-Peel
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Z)Legislative Office: Room 413•Legislative Building-Queen's Park-Toronto-Ontario WA 1A8-Tel.(416)325-6745-Fax(416)325-6255
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TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG
181 PERRY STREET—P.O.BOX 780 Phone:905-985-7336
PORT PERRY,ONTARIO 1-91, 1 A of 905-985-7393 1
Main Office Fax:905-985-9914
it Clerk's Office Fax:905-985-1931
EARL S.CUDDIE,A.M.C.T.,C.M.C.
Administrator-Clerk
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March 24, 1998
Mr. Alan Tonks
GTA Moderator
Dear Mr. Tonks:
The Township of Scugog has received the various proposals to reform government in
the G.T.A. over the past three years. We have been shocked by the Golden Report
puzzled by Crombie, Burnham and Farrow. Proposals for alternatives have been put
forward and presentations made to forestall initiatives to include this rural and small
town area in the sprawling metropolis a few miles to our south west. I am afraid that no
one is listening.
During the last Municipal election all of the candidates were questioned at length by
thousands of residents about our views on being merged into a G.T.A. and participating
in a G.T.S.B. Sir, I can tell you that I know of not one single person in this ity
of over 18,000 peop e w o wants any part of this scheme. Not one!!
Why, in the name of reason, would anyone see this area as being a major sharer in
services of the G.T.A.? Some would say transit. We have a few hardy souls, perhaps
200 (to estimate on the very high end) who 2 or 3 times a week make their way to Go
Transit at Oshawa or Whitby for a commute to Toronto. The Township has one sewer
system in Port Perry which is self contained. We have Municipal water systems in Port
Perry, Greenbank, and Blackstock all of which are supplied from municipal wells.
How do these fit into the role of co-ordinating services? They don't.
We have a volunteer fire department and a Regional Police Force. Being part of the
Region of Durham our waste disposal is handled by the Region for which our residents
pay. We contract for garbage pickup in our built up areas but don't provide garbage
pick up in 2 of our five wards because the residents in those rural areas don't want the
service. How does this fit into the G.T.S.B.? It doesn't.
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We are the victims of geography) When the Region of Durham was formed twenty-five
years ago these rural northern Townships and towns were stuffed into the map without
any hint that one day this would lead to them being included in the Greater Toronto
Area. Who would have believed that this would be the ultimate consequence of the
imposition of Regional Government?
The services ro 0
p p sed in the G.T.S.B. legislation are the services which until awte
recently we.expected from our Provincial Government through its various Ministries.
Why is it that the'Ministries of Environment, Natural Resources, Transportation and so
on, can no longer provide the c -ordinating, consensus building and forward thinking
that we have come to expect. II he G.T.S.B. does indeed come into being are we to
expect the Provincial Government will disband itself? Why would it be needed?
The present provincial government was elected with a commitment to less costly
government and to less government, and people in this Municipality still subscribe to
these goals.
Mr. Tonks you have a difficult task ahead of you. Let me make at least part of it easier
for you. Leave Scugog out of the G.T.S.B. and exclude us from the G.T.A. We don't
belong. We don't want to belong and we will not belongl
We are reasonable, quiet folk here who expect our local government to operate
effectively and conscientiously.- We will never have representation by a Scugog
resident on the G.T.S.B. Why would we opt into a government where we could not
expect representation?
You may question m use of the word "government"Y q y government in connection with the G.T.S.B. but
any body which has the power to collect a levy from a member Municipality is in fact a
governing body.
A great many residents of Scugog moved here to escape the atmosphere of the "Big
City" and have real fear that our rural area with its waterfronts, trails and parkland will
suffer u..er if the G.T.S.B. goes ahead.
Sincerely yours
Doug M aft
Mayor, Scugog Township
cc: Honorable Al Leach, M.P.P.
John O'Toole, M.P.P.
Roger Anderson, Durham Regional Chair
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Since 1995, we have been approached by police, charities and experts on problem gambling who
have voiced some serious concerns about roving Monte Carlo events. Police have said that
Monte Carlos were difficult to secure and control, and due to their temporary nature, it was
impractical to install state-of-the art security and surveillance equipment. In 1996,
approximately 15,000 gaming days were held under 4,845 licenced events.
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Charities also saw Monte Carlos as apoor fund raising tool because they were so expensive to
advertise and operate. In 1996, Monte Carlo operations consumed$90 million of the$100
million generated, with only$10 million going to charities. Problem gambling experts pointed
out that the small number of potential problem gamblers were difficult to identify with Monte
Carlos, because there were so many venues to attend.
Police have also told us there are up to 20,000 illegal VLTs in Ontario. We have created the
Ontario Illegal Gaming Enforcement Unit to find those machines, shut them down and charge
their operators.
Over the past few weeks, I have had further opportunities to speak with many community and
charity representatives. We have also heard from many citizens throughout the province about
their interests in charity casinos. We've heard about:
�+ concerns that charity casinos could end up being located in residential areas and'that VLTs
could end up being located in local bars and restaurants;
Charity concerns about the need for support during the transition to the permanent charity
casinos:
�► municipal concerns about the potential local costs associated with developing and operating
these sites; and
�► concerns with the addictive nature of VLTs.
This new model is designed to address many of these concerns. I would like to take this
opportunity to provide you with more details on the initiative, and how municipalities, local
charities and not-for-profit organizations will benefit.
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lilt* We have cancelled the video lottery program. VLTs will be replaced with slot machines in
charity casinos and at racetracks.
till* Gaming activity will be confined to controlled, closely monitored and tightly regulated
destination facilities and will not be located in residential areas.
lilt* Charity casinos will only be established in communities which support their development and
operation.
�* Municipalities that host a charity casino will receive an additional 10 per cent, or 36
additional gaming days, to offer to their local charities.
Municipalities that host a charity casino will receive 5 per cent of gross slot machine
revenues from the charity casino in their municipality.
* The province, through the Ontario Lottery Corporation, will be responsible for the conduct
and management of the charity casinos.
'* The three-day Monte Carlo event program has been cancelled and will be replaced by no
more than 44 permanent charity casinos. These charity casinos will have table games and
slot machines.
We have also simplified the distribution of proceeds to charities. Charities will now receive 100
per cent of net table game revenues. This is estimated, after full implementation, to be
approximately$160 million, providing charities with a more stable source of funding than
received through roving Monte Carlos, and a sizeable increase over the$10 million generated
previously. Charities will be able to access these funds in two ways:
�* The first half will flow to those charities sponsoring table game events at charity casinos.
* The other half of net table game revenues will be available to charities through a program
being established by the Trillium Foundation and delivered through Community Funding
Bodies which will have municipal and charity representation.
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The government recognizes there will be a transition period until the new charity casinos open
and has announced ari"Advance Program"of up to $40 million- $10 million per quarter, to
provide funding for eligible charities. Accordingly:
lilt* Each municipality will be informed of their per capita share of these advance funds for
distribution to local charities.
�► These advance funds will be debited from charities share of table game proceeds once charity
casinos become operational and funds begin to flow.
till* Municipalities ilybe responsible for creating the initial roster of charities to receive funding.
Charities will apply to their municipality for a place on the roster. Municipalities will
provide the roster to the Ontario Lottery Corporation who will distribute the funds to
charities.
Charities that conducted Monte Carlo events in 1996 and 1997 will receive priority in the
allocation of funds from the Advance Program. Municipalities will then have flexibility in
the distribution of the remaining portion to eligible charities based on community needs and
local priorities.
The Ontario Lottery Corporation will send you a letter shortly explaining the details of this
program and mechanisms to access the Advance Program.
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In closing, I would like to reiterate that the government is committed to working with
municipalities, charities and other interested stakeholders to ensure the introduction of charity
casinos and slot machines at charity casinos and selected racetracks is approached in a controlled
and cautious manner.
Over the next few weeks, further discussions on the details will be taking place with
municipalities, charities and other stakeholders on the implementation of this new model.
Community liaison staff from the Gaming Secretariat will be available to work with you and to
attend any council or other public meetings you may wish to have, to discuss this initiative. In
addition, staff from the Ontario Lottery Corporation will be pleased to assist you with the
material they will be sending you shortly.
I look forward to working with you to make this new initiative a success. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact my office.
Yours sincerely,
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Chris Hodgson
Chair
Management Board of Cabinet
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WHAT THE NEW CHARITY CASINO MODEL MEANSWOR'WhKIT1ES
• Chanties will get 100 per cent of the net proceeds from table games. This will ensure
more stable funding for chanties.
• It is estimated charities will get approximately$160 million from net table game
proceeds, once all charity casino sites are fully operational. The actual amount will
depend on the number of charity casinos established, their specific locations, and how
much money is generated.
• Chanties will be able to access table game funds in two ways:
The first half will flow to those charities sponsoring table game events at the
chanty casinos. Charities will have to apply to their local municipality for access to
their charity roster to receive a time allocation to sponsor the table game events
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► The other half of table game revenues will be available to charities through a
program being established by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the
Ontario government. As recommended by the Charitable Gaming Allocation
Working Group, local charities will apply to community funding bodies to be
established in each catchment area by the Trillium Foundation with the
participation of municipalities and charities.
In addition. the government will add to table game proceeds with up to an additional
$40 million from slot machine proceeds for charities. This money will be directed to
provincial charitable priorities. The total revenue for charities could top $200 million
under these new initiatives.
Advance Funding
The government will advance funds to help charities during the transition time until
charity casinos are set up. These funds will be recovered from the charities' share of
table game proceeds from the charity casinos once they are set up and collecting
money.
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• The government has set aside up to $40 million in the first fiscal year— advancing «p
to $10 million per quarter for charities. This is four times more than the total proceeds
to charities from three-day roving Monte Carlos in past years.
• The advance will be accessible to all charities eligible to access the permanent charity
casinos.
• Municipalities will be responsible for putting together a list of their local charities that
are eligible for an advance, including the proposed share for each organization.
• The provincial Ontario Lottery Corporation will be responsible for administering the
program including informing each municipality of its per capita share of advance funds
available for their local charities.
• Charities would be eligible to access the advance funding in the following priority:
► first to charities that conducted Monte Carlo events in 1996 or 1997; and
► the remaining portion will go to eligible charities based on community needs and
local priorities.
• Municipalities will be receiving a letter from the Ontario Lottery Corporation asking
them to set up the charity roster program in advance of club implementation and
informing them of their per capita share of the total advance funds. Charities will apply
to their municipality for a place on the roster. The Ontario Lottery Corporation will
distribute the funds to charities upon receipt of the charity roster.
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Renseignements generaux
Management Secrfstariat
E and du Conseil
cretariat de gestion
PROVINCIAL PROCEEDS TO BE DEDICATED TO PRIORITY PROGRAMS
All provincial proceeds from charity casinos and slot machine activity at racetracks will be
dedicated through legislation to priority programs such as health care in the Province of
Ontario.
A legislative accountability framework will be created requiring a complete annual accounting
for every dollar raised through new gaming initiatives and the specific projects and programs
to be funded. Disclosure requirements will include:
• Identification in the province's annual budget of the anticipated revenue from the gaming
initiatives;
j A full accounting in the province's public accounts of the actual amounts received and
expended each year; --_ - - - - ---- - ---
• A comprehensive annual report to taxpayers will be tabled in the Legislature by the Chair
of Management Board. It will include detailed reports on the sources and uses of all
provincial proceeds from these new gaming activities.
i Preliminary Estimates-of Annual Funding Flows at Maturity
r ($millions)
Table Games at Slot Machines at Slot Machines at Total Revenues
Charity Casinos Charity Casinos Race Tracks
Gross gaming $280 $480 $360 $1120
revenues
Ooerating costs & $120 $170 $125 $415
commissions
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Net revenues $160 $310 $235 $705
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Funding to charities $160 $20 $20 $200 .
Funding to host $25 $25
municipalities
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Problem gambling $10 $10 $20
prevention
Proceeds dedicated $255 $205 $460
to provincial priorrty
programs
Note:Above orolecaorss are initial estimates only. Actual revenue levels will depend entirely on the number of facilities deveiooeo and operated,
as well as the locations and operating parameters of these facilities.
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financial projections in the chart on the previous page are based on the following assumptions:
Number of charity casinos - 44
slot machines:
Number of slot machines per club -150 (total number at all charity casinos 6,600)
Total number of machines at the racetracks -6,600
Assumed operating costs and site commissions = 35% of gross revenues
Problem gambling share = 2% of gross revenues
Municipal fee = 5% of gross revenues
Amount dedicated to charities = fixed amount of $40 million i
table games:
Number of_table_games_per club = 40
Operating costs = 43%
Charities to receive 100% of net table game proceeds
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Renseignements generaux
Management Secretariat
Board du Conseil
Secretariat de gestion
CHARITY GAMING ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Gaming Secretariat, Management Board Secretariat
• Provides overall gaming strategy and policy
• Provides gaming-related information to various stakeholders
• Analyses and consults on the $40 million priority fund to be established to assist
charities, not-for-profit organizations and communities on a needs basis for
province-wide and local organizations as required.
Contact: David Aronoff, Gaming Secretariat (416) 325-7535
Ontario Lottery Corporation
• Manages and conducts charity casinos and slot machines in racetracks on
behalf of the Provincial Government
• Enters into contracts with private-sector service/supplier providers
• Prepares report to Legislature-on the sources and uses of all provincial
proceeds from these new gaming activities
• Administers advance funding program for charities and provide details on
access to charity casinos
Contact: Jim Cronin, Ontario Lottery Corporation 1-800-387-0098
Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
Regulates commercial and charitable gaming
• Has access to approximately 100 Ontario Provincial Police officers to investigate
and monitor the commercial and charity gaming industry, including dedicated
inspectors and auditors to oversee casinos and other regulated gaming activities
• Tests. approves and certifies gaming equipment
• Sets standards for gaming equipment and operations
• Investigates key personnel of government agency
• Investigates and registers gaming suppliers and service providers
• Regulates, investigates and registers charity casino operators and site owners
(i.e. racetracks)
• Administers Gaming Control Act, 1992 and Liquor Licence Act
Contact: Lydia Boni, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (416) 326-8710
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Trillium Foundation
• Establishes grant program for distribution of funding to charities from 50 per cent
of table game revenues
• Establishes community funding bodies with municipal and charity participation in
each catchment area
Contact: Scott Lingyel, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation
(416) 314-7259
Municipalities
• Local decision on location of charity casinos
• Create charity roster for charity access to sponsor the table-game events
• Allocate money to charities for advance program
• Participate in the establishment of the community funding bodies
Private Sector Operators
• Operators will be required to carry out the operations of the charity casinos in
accordance with approved business/operating plans_and legal agreements.
Charities
• Sponsor events at charity casinos
• Participate in the establishment of the community funding bodies
• Apply to municipalities for access to the charity casinos and advance program
• Apply to community funding bodies for access to Trillium funding program
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Renseignements generaux
1anagement Secretariat
bard du Conseil
Sec -tariat de gestion
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN VIDEO LOTTERY TERMINALS AND SLOT MACHINES
Based on the public's concerns about Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs), the Ontario
government is cancelling plans to allow VLTs in the province.
"+e following chart compares the operations of video lottery terminals to slot
machines.
Video Lottery Terminalsys..Slot
Video Lottery Terminals Slot Machines
Potential for wide geographic Only located in predetermined sites.
distribution across province.
Locations could include residential No residential neighbourhoods. Located at
neighbourhoods, race tracks, charity race tracks and in permanent charity
casinos, and hospitality industry - casinos only.
venues such as bars and, restaurants.
Diverse locations; more difficult to Easier to prohibit under-age access
control access to minors.
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VLT system is cash in, credit out. Slot machine system is cash in, cash out.
Plaver doesn't handle cash after initial Player directly handles cash.
play.
Customer plays with credits purchased Customer plays with tokens or cash and
using cash (coin & bill acceptors) - can also accumulate credits
ongoing play is based on credits
Winnings issued by voucher/credit slip Winnings paid out in cash on the spot
that are cashed in
Provincially controlled off-site by Fraud and security controls managed on
central computer system site; easier to manage and control;
tighter control of money.
Video display screen No video display screen
Spinning reel slot machines
Multiple games can be played Single game played at one time
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Secretariat de gestlon
THREE-DAY ROVING MONTE CARLO EVENTS VS
PERMANENT CHARITY CASINOS
In the May 7, 1996 provincial budget,Ontario's Finance Minister Ernie Eves announced the government's
decision to replace existing three-day roving Monte Carlo events with permanent charity casinos.
The move to permanent charity casinos is aimed at restricting gaming by increasing regulatory control and is
designed to generate more funding for charities.
THREE-DAY ROVING MONTE CARLOS PERMANENT CHARITY CASINOS
Competing Monte Carlos often operating in close They will not be in residential areas
proximity to each other and in residential areas
No controls over access to minors Access will be restricted to adults-no minors will
be permitted.
In 1996,approximately 15,000 gaming days were Not more than 36 permanept full-time charity
held under 4,845 licenced events.Between 1993- casinos and eight part-time seasonal casinos will
-when they were first introduced--and 1997,the be located throughout Ontario.There will be no
number of Monte Carlo events increased by 438 more gaming days than under the current three-
per cent: day Monte Carlo events. -
Licensed charities received an estimated$10 0 Sponsoring charities will potentially receive
million in 1996 from table games at three-day $80 million a year when all casinos are in
Monte Carlos. place.
• More charities will receive additional
funding from the$80 million to be
_distributed by the Trillium Foundation.
• Plus$40 million fund from slot machines,
charities could earn up to$200 million.
Operating expenses claimed 90 per cent of gross Operating expenses will be cut In half with the
revenues on average. establishment of permanent sites.
Difficult to implement surveillance systems and Mandatory systems for deterring criminal activities
appropriate security measures. and safeguarding the assets of the charity casino,
such as:
• Full-time security personnel and electronic
surveillance;
• Cashier's cages and count rooms to
provide maximum security for cash and
cash equivalents,equipped with security
measures to ensure restricted access:
Limited Alcohol and Gaming Commission's ability The Alcohol and Gaming Commission continues to
to regulate three-day"roving"events. be responsible for regulating the charity casinos,
including policing the gaming activity Inside charity
casinos. This will be easier to do in permanent
sites.
No control over quality and rental cost of facilities. Venues for permanent establishments will be
appealing,cost effective,meet community
standards,and comply with appropriate zoning
and space requirements.
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Communique
Management Secretariat
Board du Conseil
Secretariat de gestion
April 9, 1998
For Immediate Release
No Neighbourhood Gaming With Cancellation of VLT program
Toronto —A new model for charity casinos that scraps video lottery terminals means
no charity casinos in neighbourhoods and more dollars to charities while cracking down
on illegal gambling, Management-Board-Chairman-Chris-Hodgson-announced-today,-- -
"We have listened to the concerns of communities about the proliferation of video
lottery terminals and decided to cancel implementation permanently. Only slot
machines will be installed, and only at race tracks and at charity casinos," Hodgson
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said.
"We are cracking down on the estimated 15,000 to 20,000 illegal video lottery
terminals," said Hodgson. "Proceeds from gaming will now go to benefit Ontadans."
The government will replace three-day roving Monte Carlo casinos with not more than
44 permanent centres. These charity casinos will have table games and slot machines,
be in safe and secure locations and be easier to manage and control. There will be no
additional gaming days as a result of the new model than the province had when roving
Monte Carlos were operating.
It will be up to municipalities to choose if they wish to host a charity casino. "The
province has stated repeatedly that no municipality will be obliged to host a charity
casino.' said Hodgson. "No means no."
Under the three-day roving Monte Carlos, the high security and operating costs claimed
90 per cent of gross revenues on average. It was difficult to implement appropriate
security measures, control access to minors and identify problem gamblers.
Operating expenses will be cut in half with the new permanent charity casinos. That
means up to eight times more in proceeds than the daily average of $670 that a
participating charity used to get through three-day roving Monte Carlos. The permanent
charity casinos will have mandatory security measures and better monitoring of those
involved in gaming activities.
Under the new model, Hodgson said that charities will now receive 100 per cent of the
net revenue from table games at these charity casinos. This will ensure more stable
funding for a greater number of charities and increase their expected annual revenue
from an estimated $10 million to a potential $160 million once all charity casinos are
established, he added.
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Under the new revenue sharing model of the gaming initiative, up to an additional $40
million has been set aside from slot machine proceeds for charities. This money will be
directed to provincial charitable priorities. The total revenue for charities could top $200
million.
To respond to the public's concerns about where gaming revenues are being spent, the
government intends to channel the remaining proceeds from slot machines from both
race tracks and charity casinos -- an estimated new investment of $460 million -- to
priority programs like health care. An annual accounting of how funds are distributed
will be made public under new legislation.
---In-addition-the-government-will-provide--eiigibie-charities-wit; advance f unding to b ——
recovered when charity casinos start operating. "We recognize that closing down the
Monte Carlo program means lost revenues in the transition," said Hodgson. "We value
the work of charities and the need for their services. We intend to provide eligible
charities with advance funding of $40 million-, in $10 million quarterly instalments."
The British-Columbia court decision about charity gaming is not anticipated to have any
bearing on the Province's new charity casinos program. The Province through the
Ontario Lottery Corporation will conduct and manage the operations of the charity
casinos and slot machines.
"The reality is that gaming is a chos-en form of recreation for many people in Ontario.
The responsibility of government is that gaming be conducted in a safe and well-
regulated environment, and that revenues generated go to worthy causes," said
Hodgson.
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Contact:
Christian Martel Jim McPeak
Communications Services Branch Communications Services Branch
Management Board Secretariat Management Board Secretariat
(416) 327-2812 (416) 327-2805
Information about this announcement is
available on the Ontario Government `���`'�'' M_:_
web site at: http://www.gov.on.cawri. -�
under "What's Nevi'. _
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April 8, 1998 ,, MUN41CIPAL ITY OF CLARINGIDN
�i'`����l L9�'idl 1 A MAYOR'S OFFICE
Alan Tonks
i vv1. i. array Ross Parkway
Downsview, Ontario
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Re: Os_hawa's Response to: "A Proposed Greater Toronto Service Board Act"
City Council considered the matter at a meeting held Tuesday, April 7, 1998, and adopted the following
resolution:
-WHEREAS the Provincial Government intends to proceed with legislation to establish a Greater
Toronto Services Board (GSTB) despite the past objections from the City of Oshawa with 94% of
Oshawa taxpayers voting in a 1996 plebiscite against their inclusion, and
WHEREAS the establishment and evolution of a Greater Toronto Services Board could significantly
impact restructuring and governance options for 905 municipalities, and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has been actively promoting restructuring by municipalities
across Ontario, and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government intends to proceed with further restructuring in the Greater
Toronto Area, and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has not made public any decision it may have made to
restructure within the 905 municipalities, nor has the Provincial Government provided any timing for
any intended 905 municipal restructuring decision, and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government continues to preclude all regional municipalities from initiating
locally driven restructuring, now
The Corporation of the City of Oshawa
:ity Clerk's Branch
j0 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario 1-11-1 3V
TEL: (905) 436-5639, FAX: (905) 436-5697
Therefore be it resolved that the City of Oshawa advise the Provincial Government that:
• Oshawa remains steadfast in its opposition to the establishment of and its inclusion within a Greater
Toronto Services Board,
• Oshawa continues to oppose any governance model which can impose levies forming debt which
Oshawa taxpayers will have to pay,
• Oshawa adamantly opposes any provincially forced restructuring strategy for the 905 area which would
dissolve all local municipalities and regions by forced amalgamation,
• Oshawa's position is that a forced amalgamation of all the municipalities within Durham Region into a
single tier City, similar to the previous action to create the new City of Toronto, is the worst
restructu ing scenario possible-for--Durham; - -
• Oshawa requests that the Provincial GovernmP.n± i•r�:,e�liatel,, relca=e any ;cstru;curing decision which
it has already made for the 905 regions and in particular for the Region of Durham, and
• Oshawa's position is that in the event that the Provincial Government has not already made a 905
restructuring decision, that the Provincial Government immediately permit locally initiated and driven
restructuring within regional municipalities, and specifically for the Region of Durham.
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That this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and each of the member
municipalities, to each Council of the Greater Toronto Area Municipalities and Mayors and Chairs of
all the 905 municipalities, to The Honourable A. Leach, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, to the leaders of the Ontario Provincial Opposition Parties and to local MPP's and MP's."
Your consideration of this important issue is appreciated.
If you need further assistance, please contact me at the address listed below, or by telephone at (905) 436-5639.
Brian Suter
City Clerk
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The Corporation of the City of Oshawa
City Clerk's Branch
50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario L1H 3Z7
TEL: (905) 436-5639, FAX: (905) 436-5697 - ••• y
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Department of Foreign Affairs Minist6re des Affaires 6trang6res
and International Trade et du Commerce International
CANADA
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April 6, 1998 1404CIPALIIY OF CLARINGTON
MAYOR'S OFFICE
ear reader:
There has been strong public demand for more information on the negotiations for a
Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MAI). With this in mind, a-supplement on the-MAI
was prepared by CanadExport, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade's
newsletter.
The supplement is enclosed for your information. You may wish to share it with others in
your organization or with those who express interest.
If you would like to receive a free subscription to Canad&port, please fax your business
card to (613) 996-9276.
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Yours sincerely,
Amir Guindi
Editor-in-Chief
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CanadExport Supplement
Focus o
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nlo�estment
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Thy: Right Dead.
a t the RIVht Time
Canada is currently negotiating a Multilateral Agreement on Investment (MA/) with the 29-member Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development* (OECD)and the European Community.
Canada is a trading nation. It relies For the past 50 years Canada was 7 per cent, while foreign
heavily on international trade to has been at the forefront of nego- direct investment (FDI) reached
secure its economic livelihood and tiating multilateral agreements in 17 per cent. Similar figures apply
to create jobs for Canadians. trade and investment. With the also to Canada, which has seen
signing of the General Agreement investment coming into the coun-
The two key- components of on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and try almost double to $180 billion
international trade — exports the creation of the World Trade in the last 10 years and Cana-
and investment — go hand in Organization (WTO), there now than investment abroad soar to
hand; together they are the exist clear, accountable and trans- $171 billion, a 164-per-cent
engines that drive the Canadian parent international rules for trade increase in 10 years.
economy in goods and services.
As a medium
Exports account When the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank were power, Canada
for over 40 per created, when the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade was fares much bet-
cent of our gross created: when the General Agreement on Trade in Services was ter when there
domestic prod- created — in fact, every time an important multilateral agreement are transparent
uct and for one of any kind was created — Canada was there at the table. rules to guide
of three Cana- Minister `or International Trade Sergio Marchi narions'behaviour.
dian jobs. It is This is why and
estimated that every $1 billion of Yet there exists no similar frame- internationally accepted set of
exports sustains about 11,000 work for global rules on invest- rules for the treatment of foreign
jobs in Canada. Likewise, it is ment despite the fact that world investment is highly desirable in
estimated that every $1 billion of investment is growing twice as fast today's global economy i
foreign investment in Canada sus- as world trade.
taans 45,000 jobs for Canadians Continued on page II— Right Deal
over five years_ From 1991 to 1997; average
annual export growth'worldwide Inside
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*Australia, Ausnia, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, MAI:THE FACTS..........................IV--V
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, FOREIGN INVESTME\7.......................VI
Japan, Korea_ Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, AGREEMENTS AND
United Kinge,;m, United States. NEGOTIATIONS.........................VII-VIII
— Department of Fmimn Affairs and International Trade(DFAIT)
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Focus "on
Multilateral Agreement
on Investment
The Right Deal at the Right Time - Conln)ti(d ll'On1 P(tge I
The current negotiations are The MAI rules would
limited to the members of the OECD. not be new, according
But the game plan for Canada, to Marchi. They would
and perhaps the true value of the be consistent with Cana-
negotiations,is to develop an agree- da's existing legislation
ment that would eventually serve and policy as contained i
as the foundation for a world- in the North American
wide treaty negotiated through Free Trade Agreement
- - e�rrit e hTO;whose membership ip is (t A vith1ht
130 countries strong. States and Mexico,namely:
"The treatment of foreign invest- • non-discriminatory
ment remains unpredictable in treatment between t
many countries," says Minister foreign and domestic a�
for International Trade Sergio investors; r
Marchi, "particularly fn developing- the-expropriation-of -
countries outside the OECD. investment property ;
would be for a public
And these are countries that purpose, be done
represent the emerging markets fairly, and be accom-
in which Canadian exporters panied by prompt �`�"'
need to be able to confidently and equitable com- �ra �
invest and expand if they are to pensation; and
succeed in the international • access to effective At the end of the day, o ceo' is worth
marketplace." dispute settlement. accepting only if it supports r Canadian
values and advances Concc'on interests.
The Canadian government has The right deal at Minister for Internotiono Trode
been strongly encouraging Cana- the right time, not Sergio Morcn
than business to continue to diver- any deal, any time
siR,its markets beyond the United However, Minister Marchi has The MAI must contain the
States. To do this, Canadian made it clear that Canada will not following provisions for Canada
investors have to feel confident consent to become part of the to become a signatorn.
that they«zll be treated fairly in proposed MAI unless certain
other countries, just as foreign conditions are met. It must include ironclad reser-
investors are treated in Canada. vations — at both the national
"Participating in negotiations and provincial levels — that
In a nutshell, this is exactly does not commit us in advance completely preserve Canada's
what the \Lkl proposes to do. to signing whatever deal happens freedom of action in health
to result from the process," he care, social programs, educa-
"We already have clear, trans- says. "A deal that meets'Canada's tion, culture, programs for
parent and fair rules for foreign interests and requirements would Aboriginal peoples and pro-
investment in Canada," says be a good thing for Canada. But grams for minoriLV groups.
Minister Marchi. `The right kind if these negotiations don't pro-
of MAI would ensure the same duce such a deal, we can live "In other words." \Marchi
kind of treatment for Canadians without it, for however long it states, "we will not accept any
abroad, Without requiring us to takes. Canada wants the right restriction on our freedom to
substantially change what we are deal at the right time, not any Continued on Page III—
already doing." deal, any time." Right Deal
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The Right Deal at. the Right Tli MX e - Continued from page II
pass future laws in these areas, "Canada is also pushing for Canadian businesses to seek
or any commitment to grad- provisions that will not allow their input. To date, a great many
ually move our policies into other countries to lower their organizations have been con-
conformity with MAI require- labour standards to attract in- sulted through correspondence
ments." vestment," adds Marchi. or meetings, including the
Canadian Environmental Law
Association, the Canadian Labour
Anyone who played hocke as a kid or who has children _la in_ Congress, the Canadian Chamber
hockey now will remember what all good coaches tell their young of Commerce, the Council of
players: "You can't score if you don't shoot." The some is true of Canadians, the Canadian Council
international trade negotiations: You can't score a good deal on International Business, the
if you don't take your best shot of negotiating it.
Business Council on National
Minister Marchi Issues, the Canadian Federa-
tion of Agriculture, the Dairy
Farmers of Canada and the Infor
With regard fo Canadian As well, Canada is firmly com- mation Technology Association
culture, it is simply not nego- mitted to pressing for clear provi- of Canada, among many others.
tiable. The Government will sions in the MAI that address
not accept an MAI unless extraterritorial applications of The Government is also en-
Canada's cultural industries laws on investment, such as the gaged in consultations with
are.exempted from any poten- U.S. Helms-Burton Act. Sectora�l Advisory Groups on
tial agreement. As well, Canada International Trade, which are
will safeguard its supply man- The Government will take made up of representatives of
agement regime and manage- the time to consult fully small:and medium-sized enter-
ment of its natural resources. with Canadians prises, financial institutions,
These are issues that will re- business associations and the
Furthermore, there are im- quire extensive consultations academic community
portant questions as to how
the MAI approaches broader
issues such as labour and envi- Being afraid to participate in trying to shape prooress is not the
en standards. Given
that environment Canadian way. 1 assure you that even less will at e ever fear to
that onment is a shared stand up for and protect Canada's interests cn values.
jurisdiction and labour is 90 per Minister Marchi •
cent provincial, the Govern-
ment wants to take all the time
necessary to consult fully with with all interested parties in. The House of Commons
the provinces and territories, Canada, from governments to Sub-Committee on International
as well as other interested citizens. This is why Canada Trade has also held hearings
parties. intends to take as much time on the MAI to give Canadians
as it needs to carry out these from coast to coast an oppor-
On this iSsue, however, consultations. tunity to express their views
Minister Marchi is clear that on the MAI. The all-party Sub-
the Government will not accept To this end, the federal gov- Committee's report recommended
an}' limitation on Canada's ernment continues to consult that Canada continue to par-
ability to protect the environ- widely with provincial and ticipate in the negotiations
ment or to maintain high labour territorial governments, non- Continued on page V—
standards. governmental organizations and
Right Deal
–April 6,1998 Ilt i
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an iWestment
Th.V'rl acts
Open and Extensive Consultations • The vast majority of other Canadian laws and
• The start of the MAI negotiations three years regulations do not distinguish between foreign
ago was publicly announced, and the Govern- and domestic companies, and therefore are
ment has openly outlined its objectives and already consistent with the principles of the
bottom lines, and is consulting extensively MAI.
with the_n _nvinces_and_t rrrnre
_ sth_P n� r_ivate
sector and
other organizations. • The MAI would allow Canada to withdraw
from the agreement after five years. Provisions
The House of Commons Sub-Committee on of the MAI would continue to apply only
International Trade has held public hearings to investments that are in place at the time
on the MAI at the request of the Minister for of withdrawal for a further 15 years.
International Trade, and parliamentarians
have received briefs and information on the - • This provision provides essential-security and
issue. protection for Canadian investors making
considerable capital commitments abroad. It
The Negotiation Process also helps to alleviate the risks faced by small
• Participating in the negotiations does not and medium-sized businesses when they
commit Canada to signing any kind of deal invest abroad.
that happens to result from the process.
Canada will sign only a deal that meets its Health Care, Education and Social Programs
national interests and requirements. • The Government will not accept an MAI unless
it contains ironclad reservations, with no stand-
- Canada is at the negotiating table to try to still or rollback, at both the national and
shape an agreement that reflects Canadian provincial levels, that completely preserve
interests and values. Canada's freedom to act in key areas, including
j health care, social programs, education, culture,
• If the negotiations don't produce such a deal, programs for Aboriginal peoples and programs
Canada will not sign. for minority groups. Canada will retain its
ability to maintain existing measures and to
Sovereignty introduce new ones. These areas are not
• Central to the MAI is the principle of equi- negotiable.
table treatment of foreign and domestic
investors. Foreign firms, like domestic firms, Culture
would still be required to comply with all • The Government will not accept an MAI
Canadian laws and regulations that affect unless Canada's cultural industries are exempt-
businesses operating in Canada. The MAI ed from any potential agreement. Canada's I
would in no way be a charter of special rights culture is not negotiable. i
for multinrtionals.
Treatment of Foreign Investors
• Canada will retain its foreign ownership limits • Foreign companies, like domestic companies,
in sectors such as transportation, energy, broad- would remain subject to all Canadian laws
casting, telecommunications and financial and regulations applicable to businesses
services. Canada will retain the right to set operating in Canada. This is fully compatible
foreign ownership limits when privatizing with the non-discrimination principle of the
Crown corporations. MAI.
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on In
The- F�,.',{ } c t s — Continued from page IV
• Foreign companies failing to comply with Labour
Canada's laws and regulations would be • All corporations, both domestic and foreign,
subject to the same fines and penalties that are currently required to look first to the
domestic companies face. Canadian labour market when hiring employ-
ees. This will not change.
----�-Under--cur=re-nx-Canadisn=law,-cc,mPa-
whether domestic or foreign-owned — can Investment Incentives
already submit claims to Canadian courts if • Canada already respects existing international
they believe that they have been unfairly rules that limit performance requirements j
treated by the Government. on either domestic or foreign investors.
But the MAI would still allow governments
• As proposed in the MAI, an investor-state to set conditions, such as job creation or
arbitration provision=would-ensure that =° research-and=-development whert granting-
foreign investors have recourse to fair, incentives to domestic and foreign com-
transparent arbitration. This is especially panies.
important for the protection of Canadian
investors abroad, but it would not limit Extraterritoriality
Canada's freedom of action in key areas such Canada continues to push for provisions
as health care, social programs, education, in the MAI against the extraterritorial appli-
culture, and programs for Aboriginal peoples cation of laws on investment, such as the
and minority groups. U.S. Helms-Burton Act. The Government
believes that an effective set of rules for
• Canada will accept only an MAI that has international investment should address
a narrow interpretation of "expropriation" this issue. 0
whereby legislative or regulatory action by
government in the public interest is not
expropriation requiring compensation, even
if it has adverse profitability consequences
for companies or investors.
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The Right Deal at the Right IM! _Continued from page III
1
and has offered valuable ad- "The one thing I foresee is a continue to attract investment
vice on the objectives Canada happy ending for Canada, what- as a country known for open-
should seek. ever happens," says Minister ness and fairness."
Marchi. "If there is an agreement
The bottom line: a good that meets all our requirements, For more information on the
deal for Canada we will sign it and welcome MAI, contact the DFAIT Info-
The final outcome of the nego- another step forward in the Centre, tel.: 1-800-267-8876
tiations, and whether or not development of the world's or 944-4000 from the National
Canada agrees to sign the trading system. If our require- Capital Region. A
agreement, is at this time still ments are not met, we will
unknown. not sign — and we will still
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on Investment
whvi, Ford Investment Is
.1il 19ka
Important
Canada's economic performance Canada has much to offer the cost of doing business in
is increasingly linked to inter- foreign investors. Our labour 42 cities in North America and
national trade and investment. force is one of the most highly Europe, Canada is the most
Over the past 25 years, the lib- skilled and best educated in the cost-competitive country in
eralizing of the world which to invest.
1–trading s stem and- - -- ------- – ------ – — -- - - — ---- ---- ----- - --I- – -
the opening of global Reason's A positive and
markets to Canadian secure environment
goods and services � j for investment, both
have helped make foreign and domestic,
export performance is crucial to continued
a key engine for the Gateway to tthe;woi id's richest market--_,"Ae..NAFTA economic growth. In-
Canadian economy. G7ledderua<:eeon6micrgrowth_(Q CL rt r ={; -vestment_in,-plant
Along with these •.Educatd;stlled end cost;effecttvetw cx equipment and pro-
developments over cesses is fundamen-
I the past decade for- •'Most. lgcentwes x >,� � i tal to Canada's long-
eign direct invest- ;•tWorl skt�lsandse tss term competitive-
e, � z
ment (FDI) in Cana- �r `.costsi 0, States. ness. Foreign direct
da has become one 4 • Supe�gnan�dAele�b �` � investment brings
of the principal k' mfras . ,` ` J not only immediate
sources of econo- benefits but also
j mic growth and job •,?Supp entp .>ctes n access to global tech
creation. nology and man-
agement expertise.
FDI in action Investment in re-
Foreign direct investment is capi- world. Canadian infrastructure search and development creates
tal that a company puts into — roads, airports, ports, plants, new products and processes
another country in a plant, a local equipment—is among the most that will increase our produc-
company, a property or other sophisticated in the world. The tivity and make Canada more
entity. A foreign auto maker, Canadian private sector is com- competitive internationally.
for instance, may decide to locate petitive and knowledge-intensive,
or expand one of its plants in especially in telecommunications, Investment creates jobs-
Canada. To do so, it invests in biotechnology, computer soft- Foreign investment benefits all
the construction or expansion ware, medical devices, pharma- regions of Canada. Investments
of the plant. This creates tem- ceuticals and ocean technologies. by Toyota in 1995 led to 2,400
porary construction jobs, as well With excellent health care and new jobs in Ontario; Sweden's
as permanent. highly special- education systems, our quality Ericsson Communications helped 1
i=ed jobs. The company invests of life is among the best in the create 700 jobs in Quebec; the
in Canada in the expectation world. U.S. pharmaceutical giant
of a profitable return down the Merck-Frosst established an
road. Its investment in turn In fact, for the past four years, R&D centre that created 200 jobs
generates benefits to the com- the United Nations Human in British Columbia; and another
munity through taxes and the Development Index has ranked U.S. company, Greenbrier Rail
purchase of goods and services Canada as the best country in Contintued(m page VIII
from local business. This is FDI which to live. And according to a —Why Foreign Investment
in action. recent KPMG study comparing `
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Intefno a bade(OFAID —
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on Investment
Canada's Investment- Agreements
..z
and Negotiations
For decades, Canada has pressed to develop agreed rules on international trade and investment, having successfully
negotiated investment rights and obligations with many countries.
North American Free Trade Agreement By being on an equal footing with their Canadian
The investment provisions of the North American counterparts, investors from NAFTA partners are
Eree Trade Agreemen��(NAETA) have furnishecia regttirecLLO eomply ith_the e rivironmental,dabou
blueprint for the Multilateral Agreement on Invest- health and safety, municipal zoning, and all other
ment. The NAFTA, based on the earlier Canada- laws and regulations that affect businesses in Canada.
U.S. Free Trade Agreement, provides for compre- Canada negotiated exceptions to the NAFTAs general
hensive rules governing both inward and outward principles to maintain certain foreign investment
investment. restrictions in sectors such as air and marine trans-
port, telecommunications, social and health services,
Central to the NAFTA obligations is the-principle =--and=-cultural=-industries:Canada=also-retained=its--- --- -- -
of non-discrimination. A NAFTA country must treat ability to review major mergers and acquisitions
investors from another NAFTA country as it would its under the Investment Canada Act.
own investors. This requirement ensures that a Cana-
than firm has the right to establish an investment in Foreign Investment Protection Agreements
Mexico on the same terms and conditions as Mexican Canada's Foreign Investment Protection Agreements
investors. The NAFTA also guarantees that.investors (FIPAs)are bilateral,reciprocal treaties that promote
receive equitable access to prompt compensation in and protect foreign investment through legally
instances of expropriation. binding rights and obligations based on the same
principles found in the NAFTA. These agreements
The principles of non-discrimination and assured protect Canadian investors and their investments by
protection are strengthened by effective provisions securing non-discriminatory treatment, transparency,
for the international arbitration of investment unfettered transfer of funds, restrictions against trade-
disputes, including those that may arise between related investment measures, equitable compensation
investors and NAFTA government signatories. The in the case of expropriation, and recourse to state-to-
arbitration of investor-state disputes ensures that state and investor-to-state dispute settlement.
investors have recourse to fair and transparent
proceedings, something that is particularly relevant Within Canada's overall foreign investment strategy,
in expropriations. Under Canadian law, the prin- FIPAs complement both the NAFTA and the MAI
ciple already- exists that companies, whether negotiations. Since 1989, Canada has negotiated 24
domestic or foreign-owned, may submit claims to FIPAs with countries in Central Europe, Latin Amer-
Canadian courts if they perceive unfair or illegal ica,Africa and Asia. Canada is currently negotiating
treatment by the Government. some 33 other investment agreements with other
countries,notably China and India.
NAFTA disciplines require monopolies and state
enterprises to behave in a non-discriminatory man- World Trade Organization
ner. Rules in the agreement govern the circumstances The conclusion of the Uruguay Round and the inau-
under which investors, executives and specialists may guration of the World Trade Organization(WTO)in
work in other NAFTA countries on a temporary basis. 1994 have given rise to new multilateral rules gov-
Governments in Canada retain their right to regulate, erring trade and investment.
the only condition being that they cannot discrim-
inate betxveen domestic and foreign investors while The WTO Agreement on Trade-Related Investment
doing so. Measures(TRIMS) prohibits members from imposing
Continued on page VIII—Canada's
—Apnl 6,1998 t VII f
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on In"westment
Canada's, Investment Agreeme nts and
N egol.iat ons — Continued! from page VII
or maintaining certain investment-related measures Subject to certain exemptions (such as those for
that adversely affect trade in goods. Examples of such telecommunications, transportation and financial
measures are requirements on local content, trade services), the GATS eliminates discrimination
balancing, import substitution, foreign exchange between foreign and domestic service providers.
and export limitation. The GATS also establishes requirements on trans-
parency and provides a framework for negotiating
I uenerai Agreement on trade in Services specs tc commitments on mar et access.
(GATS) also contains provisions affecting invest-
ment. Providing services in a foreign country often As with other WTO commitments, general dis-
requires the establishment of a commercial pres- pute settlement provisions apply to the investment
ence (branch, subsidiary, representative office, rights and obligations of the Agreement on TRIMs
etc.) and the making of an investment. and the GATS. A
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Investraeut and MAI ghli hts
• Canada already provides the highest standard of investment protection in the world. Under-
the MAI, Canadian investors would get the Same st tment abroad.
• There are two underlying principles to the MAI: of investors and protection,,,
of foreign investment.,
• At the core of the MAI is natronalAtreatmextt govei� at treat all.investors the same,
whether they-are domestic or foretgn
• Under the MAI, Canadian investors"wouldget a basttectton folr their investmertts ,t
in foreign couptries� z $ '0
• For Canada,ca[llture snnply `,n km of g ple
? `�` ^uSS ' `�. '> ate; x �: �.
• Canada=work ccepi�only and 1� a o y t i ton o�shape and a lv c-
its policies 'ractrces�rega�'c' alts ta ,w
• A drspu' � `err°� si~Qa��ss�t"�;�h � � i ,jai �g 'ould ens-
,$its atop' _ NO
Why Foreign Investment "i's Important
to Canada — ContinuedfrompageVI
Cars, helped create 900 jobs construction jobs and will strength is significant, in terms
in Nova Scotia. Last year Stora, provide several hundred full- of both job creation and econo-
a Swedish pulp and paper com- time jobs after completion of mic activity. These benefits are
pany, made the biggest single the plant and installation of achieved by laying the founda-
investment in Nova Scotia's machinery. tions for a stable and fair foreign
history; its $750-million invest- investment climate at home and
ment in Port Hawksbury is The contribution of foreign abroad. A
creating more than 1,000 new investors to Canada's economic
Department of Foreign Affairs and Intw0owl We WAIT) —
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-8
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES - NO. 3
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, April 7, 1998 - 5:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA
Present: R. Johnson, Chairman
D. Moffatt, Vice-Chairman
J. Drumm
J. Gray
M. Novak _
I. Harrell
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
S.L. Hanson, Director - Corporate Services
D. Wright, Director - Environmental Approvals & Planning
,P. Sissonr_Director - Environmental-Engineering
Services
M. Hrynyk, Superintendent
Mrs. K.L. Tate, Executive Secretary
Excused:.. G. Emm
T�- Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - None
A OPTION OF MPgJTES of meeting of Tuesday, March 3, 1998
Rj #19 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT the Executive Committee Minutes of March 3, 1998 be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESP
#S 1057 Conservation Ontario, Wendy Stewart
Re: Event Invitations to Minister Snobelen
,R( . 120 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by I. Harrell
THAT correspondence item #981057(attached as Schedule 3-1 of
April 7198) be received for information.
w • �' CARRIED
EXECUTIVE CON1 IITTEE MINUTES - APRIL 7, 1998 - PAGE 2
CHIEF ADNHMSTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS
(1) Staff Report #4230-98 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-5 of Apr. 7198)
Report to the Province of Ontario on Lynde Creek Marsh - Waterfront Regeneration Trust - March 26,
1998 (previously circulated with the Executive Committee agenda)
Res. #21 Moved by M. Novak
Seconded by I. Harrell
THAT the "Report to the Province of Ontario on Lynde Creek
_ Marsh", as prepared by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, 'dated
March 26, 1998, be received for information; and,
THAT staff be directed to report to the Board of Directors on
April 21, 1998 regarding
1. Observations and recommendations contained therein that
impact on the current Lynde Shores Conservation Area '
-- M-anagement-Plan-process.----- --
2. Opportunities for CLOCA partnerships with the Province
of Ontario, Region of Durham, Towns of Ajax and Whitby
and community interest groups.
3. CLOCA initiatives required to insure the long term
interests of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and the
Lynde Creek watershed are addressed in a co-ordinated
and expeditious manner, and,
THAT the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Province of
Ontario be commended for their initiative and encouraged to
continue their involvement.
CARRIED
Res. #22 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by D. Moffatt
THAT the meeting convene "In Camera"to discuss property
matters.
CARRIED
Res. #25 Moved by I. Harrell
Seconded by J. Drumm
i
THAT the meeting reconvene.
CARRIED
Res. #26 Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT the actions of the "In Camera" session be adopted.
CARRIED
'FXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES - APRIL 7, 1998 - PAGE 3
MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
F Johnson, Chairman, spoke briefly regarding the Whitby Shores Open House which took place on Thursday,
March 26, 1998 (attended by the Chairman, Chief Administrative Officer and members of Whitby Council),
a i displayed a plaque the Authority was presented with to mark the occasion. The plaque read, "On March
2-, 1998 the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority recognizes the future conveyance of 61 acres of
conservation lands by Brookfield Homes Ltd. and the TYBA Group along with a financial contribution of
$ ,000 to be used for the enhancement of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area."
J Powell announced the results of a recent telephone poll of the Board of Directors in connection with
scn�u ing an u on— our an -was su seq eu n y irec e y- e -xecu ive omm� ee to ma a --
anangements to schedule this event for Friday, June 12, 1998.
I. Harrell stated he had recently received a telephone call from a resident (Mr. Mike Bellamy) living in the area
c`the Harmony Valley Conservation Area who expressed concerns regarding the general condition of the area,
ii . lack of maintenance, etc., and stated that this individual on behalf of himself and other residents living in
the vicinity have an interest in forming a possible "Friends of the Harmony Valley Conservation Area" group
t( undertake to do minor maintenance in an attempt to make the area more presentable and provide some relief
f,_ the Authority's operations. Discussion ensued. The Executive Committee subsequently directed staff to
make arrangements to meet with Mr. Bellamy to pursue this endeavour, exploring issues such as liability, etc.
i
Y. Drumm commented he had visited the Purple Woods Conservation Area last weekend and was very
impressed with the Authority's maple syrup festival.
DJOURNM NT
Res. #27 Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
03/91/1999 09: 16 90509511351 J-;LJ(,ttdV.'-111LX4 UN1AK'lU I'Hlit ul/111
Schedule 3-1 of Apr. 7/98
-t� Cs�rwtia,o�an�.
a�y�' w�1J.uo M����•r
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March 30, 1996
W-0$"*" ,
Memorandum; Chaiim of All Conservation Authorities C)udr
subiect: Event I13ltatiom to Miaikkr snobden 94*R rrrrnve
— Most Of you NIAll recall drat in our first meeting with Minister Snobeten we Fc.fG.►7J Ro�sa,u, -
dmussed the importance of the relationship between his Ministry end r�-
Conservation Authorities. Through the difficult times of financial change
oia relationship has not beers as open as we would have liked it to be w4 A�sewer ta:tb,
as a result, we felt we were missing significant opportunity to construct a
rDaw resources maaagemeW service delivery model based on the strcngtb5
_
gantrat�oru.
D"reWaWt,
Many CA's have told me about the tremendous change you have, co-ch.k.c
undergone. I can appreciate your comments because I am part of the 14mo&Amain,
cbaage in my ovra authority. This change was not restricted to simply
downsizing but to changes in business practices,program direction and i
relationships with our many partners,including our foremost partner,out
municipal me mbem This process of change wilt never stop for us.
I weal the Minister to appreciate the.magnitude and direction of change that we have
undertaken, and I want him to understand more folly what we are today and where we an
going. I can think;of no bener way to give him a first hand appreciation than to invite
hula to the many events that we host_ I recognize tbst be cannot attend them ail,
However, I want us to make the opportunity available to him. He has,in resent
coranmats,indicated a dcsim to redevelop our relationship and I•am confident char this
wilt happen- Through visiting with us at our events,I believe he can gain a fuller
awareness of the new conwrvation authorities.
If possible,I would ask you to ensure that Iv&nistcr Snobelen is iuvitcd to major events in
Your watembed. I believe we will all benefit by these actions_
Yours sincerely,
Wendy Stewart
Chair MAR 1 1998
CENTRAL !ht,L ;" z':iX 10
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
Naturir. Today's legacy...: tomorrow's promise.
APR 01, '98 08:38 TO-819055790994.im
n� a J Flah11 4b erty, mxp.
I _0 HE: Durham Centre
.nc; LE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schedule 4-2 of Apr. 7/98
March 27, 1998
Flaherty Announces Final Crombie Report on Lynde Nlarsh
Whitby- Jim Flaherty M.P.P. for Durham Centre and Minister of Labour today announced the
final Reporr to the Province of Ontario on Lynde Creek Marsh, prepared by the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust. The Report commissioned by the Governmcnt of Ontario has just been
completed by the Trust and delivered.
Minister Flaherty also announced he will_press_to-keep-the-process-to=protect-and-preserve-Lynde
Marsh on-track.
"I have fought for the protection and preservation of Lynde Marsh ever since other government's
permitted development to take place adjacent to the Marsh," said Flaherty. `', y fight began in
1994 before the election of our government in 1995 and has included cooperation with other
concerned citizens in our community."
"I introduced a private Member's bill in the Legislature," Flaherty went on to say, `Ar my
urging, our government then commissioned the Honourable David Crombie of the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust, co conduct the ecological study to help ensure this environmental treasure is
!� protected and preserved."
The Crombie Report outlines three strategies for the protection of the Lynde Marsh Creek, while
focusing its attention on Strategy Three: Program to increase the health ofthe marsh. That
Program greatly expands the scope of the project to: protect the headwaters, enlarge the
conservation area, extend the waterfront trail for local residents and naturalists, create an
educational area for students, and preserve and enhance an ecologically significant nature
sanctuary unlike any in the 401 corridor.
"This report makes visionary recommendations that would expand and protect this class-one
,vetseand conservation area for our children and grandchildren," Flaherty continued.
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
DATE: March 30, 1998
Schedule 4-1 of Apr. 7/98
FILE:
S.R.: 4230-98 APPROVED BY C.A.O.
MEMO TO: The Chairman and Members of the Executive Committee
FROM: J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Report to the Province of Ontario on Lynde Creek Marsh
- Waterfront Regeneration Trust - March 26, 1998
Enclosed is a copy of the above noted report, and the associated news release from the Hon. Jim Flaherty on
March 27, 1998.
RECOMMENDATION.
THAT the "Report to the Province of Ontario on Lynde Creek Marsh", as prepared by the Waterfront
Regeneration Trust, dated March 26, 1998, be received for information; and,
THAT staff be directed to report to the Board of Directors on April 21, 1998 regarding
1. Observations and recommendations contained therein that impact on the current Lynde Shores
Conservation Area Management Plan process.
2. Opportunities for CLOCA partnerships with the Province of Ontario, Region of Durham, Towns of
Ajax and Whitby and community interest groups.
3. CLOCA initiatives required to insure the long term interests of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and
the Lynde Creek watershed are addressed in a co-ordinated and expeditious manner, and,
THAT the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and the Province of Ontario be commended for their initiative
and encouraged to continue their involvement.
JRP/ms
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Commenting on the work done so far, Flaherty went on to say,"Getting to this point has been a
major struggle. There are simply some areas that must be preserved from development for our
future. We must take a long term view and then take action:
"Our government is listening to the concerned citizens of Whitby and Durham Region," Flaherty
concluded.
Groups Minister Flaherty has worked with include: Save Lynde Marsh, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority,Nature Conservancy of Canada,Ducks Unlimited, Marsh for Life,
World Wildlife Fund
For more information contact Jim Flaherty ar(905)430-1141.
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BACKGROUNDER- THE LYNDE MARSH
The Lynde Marsh is a class-one wetland located on the shoreline of Lake Ontario in the Town of
Whitby. It is a resting place for migratory fowl and a nesting place for shoreline birds.
The Lynde Marsh is the last remaining class-one wetland on the north shore of Lake Ontario
between Hamilton and Brighton, the others having been destroyed in the push to develop
lakefront areas.
The public is concerned about a residential development and the negative impact it would have
on the Marsh.
CHRONOLOGY:
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■ 1959 - Whitby Town Council approves Lynde Shores Secondary Plan, allowing
development, and delineating open space lands boundary, and suggesting environmental
management plan.
• February 1991 - The Ministry of Government Services (now Ontario Realty
Corporation) receives approval for exemption from a full environmental assessment,
under Environmental—Assessment Act,ofland to 6 d and deve oped in th Lynde -
Marsh area, owned by iVtinistry. The approval requires Environmental Nfanagament Plan
be developed for Lynde Marsh.
• November 1991 -The Honourable Ruth Grier, then Minister of Environment, approves
Environmental Management Plan even though the impact of the development on the
marsh had not been fully assessed.
■ Nlarch 1994 - Former provincial goveniment approves Lynde Shores Secondary Plan.
This plan confirms principle of development.
■ October 1993 - Flaherty begins informal consultation process with the community based
on concerns about proposed development.
■ Winter 1995 - The Honourable Bud Wildman, then Minister of Environment, receives
several requests for the development project in the Lynde Marsh area to be designated
under the Environmental Assessment Act.
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April, 1995 - The requests for Lynde Marsh being designated under Environmental
Protection Act are denied by the Ministry of Environment and Energy. In denying
requests Wildman imposes a further condition requiring the Town of Whitby establish an
Environmental Monitoring Committee.
a Nia-• - June 1995 - Flaherty raises Lyndc Marsh issue during 199 provincial election
campaign.
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■ June 1995 - Flaherty formalizes on-going consultation process as the new Member of
Provincial Parliament for Durham Centre.
a August 1993 - Ontario Municipal Board decision approves zoning for the planned
subdivision and re-zoning applications. which include residential, institutional and
community commercial uses.
1996- 199'7 - Flaherty intensifies consultation process with concerned citizens and
organizations including: Save the Lynde Nfarsh, Marsh for Life.Ducks Unlimited,the
World Wildlife Fund, the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority. ETniromnent
Canada, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters,
?Ministry of Natural Resources, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust Fund and the Ontario
Federation of Naturalists.
a August 1997 - Flaherty, M.P.P. for Durham Centre introduces a Private Member's Bill,
Bill 151, Lynde Marsh Protection Act, to help protect and preserve Lynde Marsh in
Whitby,designating the marsh and surrounding areas within,SOQm as a development-free
zone.
■ August 1997 -The Sierra Legal Defence Fund applies to Environmental Commissioner
- for review oneed- or new policy, Act or regulation o copcop sect-Lyndc\harsh ecosystem
under Environmental Bill of Rights..
October 1997 - After several meetings with Flaherty, provincial government appoints the
Honourable David Crombie, Chair of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust to complete an
independent assessment of the issues surrounding development adjacent to the Lynde
Marsh.
■ January- February 1998 - Draft results and recommendations of Crombie are reviewed.
by Flaherty and relevant Ministries.
■ March 1998 - The final Crombie Report is received by the Province of Ontario.
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COUNCIL•. INFORMATION I_g
APR 0
April. 20, 1998 -M ALL AREA MUNICIPAL CLERKS
T Regional
N, ,icipality Mrs. P.L. Barrie
o, Jurham Clerk
Clk's Department Municipality of Clarington
6 Rossland Rd.East 40 Temperance Street
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Fax:(905)668-9963 RE: By-law No. 30-98= Our-File: CO2-00
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F lional Clerk . Mrs. Barrie, attached is a copy of By-IgW No. 30-98, being a by-law to
req sition-from-the-Area-Muntcipalities=before-the-a doptlon-o#-Regional
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estimates for the year a'sum equal to•fifty seven percent of the levies
made by the Regional Council against the'area municipalities in the year.
1997. ,
This by-law was adopted by.Regional, Council at their meeting held:on
April 8, 1998. Would you kindly-draw the provisions of the by-law to the
attention of your Council and appropriate staff.
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P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. ... ._ : :......... . . �.. ..... ..
Regional Clerk
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BY-LAW NUMBER 30-98
of
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
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being a by-law to requisition from the Area Municipalities before the adoption of Regional
estimates for the year a sum equal to fifty seven percent of the levies made by the Regional
Council against the area municipalities in the year 1997.
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_ _WHEREAS subsection-369(1).QU-ht-Municipal A> .S-O.1990, c.MA5,as=amcndod hy=ths
Fair Municipal Finance Act, 1997(No.2)5.0. 1997,c.29 provides that Regional Council,before
the adoption of the estimates for a year,may by by-law requisition a,sum from each lower-tier
municipality not exceeding the prescribed percentage(or fifty per cent if no percentage is
escrt ) fine amoun a;m e cgiona rating y-aw for the previous year,was estimated
to be raised in the particular lower-tier municipality.
AND WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 119/98 made under subsection 369(1)of the Municipal Act
prescribed a percentage of eighty two percent for the 1998 taxation year for the Region of
Durham.
NOW.THEREFORE,BE IT ENACTED AND IT IS HEREBY ENACTED as a by-law of the
Regional Municipality of Durham by the Council thereof as follows:
I. In the year 1998,before the adoption of the estimates for the year 1998,a requisition be
and the same is hereby made against each of the area municipalities of a sum not exceeding eighty
two percent of the levy made by Regional Council against that area municipality in the year 1997.
2. The net 1997 Regional levies used to produce the sums requisitioned and the sums payable
under the requisition by each area municipality under paragraph I of this by-law are set out in
Schedule"A"attached hereto and forming part of this by-law.
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3. The amounts of any requisitions made under paragraphs I and 2 of this by-law shall be
deducted from the amounts to be paid by the area municipalities to the Region under the Regional
rating by-law for the year 1998.
4. The date for payment of the sums requisitioned under this by-law shall be April 30, 1998.
(57%2 d installment).
5. All sums shall be made payable to the Regional Municipality of Durham and shall be paid
to the Regional Treasurer,
7. Schedule"A"attached hereto-foLms-part-of this byrJaw.—
BY-LAW read a first time this 8th day of April, 1998.
BY-LAW read a second time this 8th day of April, 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passsed this 8th day of April, 1998.
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ROGER ANDERSON,Regional Chair P.M.MADILL,Regional Clerk
SCHEDULE"A"
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
1998 REGIONAL INTERIM LEVY
1998 Interim Levy
I"Installment 2 o Installment Total
25% 57%
of 1997 of 1997 Levy 82%
Net 1997 Levy Due Due of 1997
Municipality Regional Levy March 6, 1998 April 30, 1998 Regional Levy
Oshawa 29,893,327.00 7,473,331.75 17,039,196.39 24,512,528.14
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Ajax— 67 Tom—7,8515-85.2,7_ LL.2912Sz3.Q2------_--_--------__------,-------
Clarington 11,459,782.00 2,864,945.50 •6,532,075.74 9,397,021.24
Pickering 21,009,254.00 5,252,313.50 11,975,274.78 17,227,588.28
Whitby 16,915,441.00 4,228,860.25 9,641,801.37 13,870,661.62
Brock 2,373,916.00 593,479.00 1,353,132.12 1,946,611.12
Scugog 4,109,336.00 1,027,334.00 2,342,321.52 3,369,655.52
Uxbridge 3.947,902.00 986,975.50 2250,304.14 3,237,279.64
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TOTAL 103,483.669.00 25,870,917.25 58,985,691233 84,856,608.58
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Council Communications for Direction April 27, 1998
Number Suggested Disposition
D - 1 THAT the correspondence dated April 10, 1998, from Bernice Petryshyn
advising that she would not be in attendance at the Council meeting of
April 10 and voicing her family's opposition to the rezoning application
submitted by Joe Domitrovic, be received; and
THAT Bernice Petryshyn be advised of Council's decision with respect to the
rezoning application.
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President, Oshawa Chamber of Commerce expressing support for the rezoning
application submitted by Joe Domitrovic, be received;
THAT Don Conaby be advised of Council's decision with respect to the
rezoning application.
D - 3 THAT the items of correspondence dated April 14, 1998, from MaryLynn
Risebrough expressing opposition to the rezoning application submitted by
Joe Domitrovic, be received; and
THAT MaryLynn Risebrough be advised of Council's decision with respect to
the rezoning application.
D -4 THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1998, from Janet Georgieff, Executive
Director, The Lung Association, regarding Lung Association Clean Air Month,
be received;
THAT the month of June 1998 be proclaimed "Lung Association Clean Air
Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with
municipal policy; and
THAT Janet Georgieff be advised of Council's decision.
D - 5 THAT the correspondence dated April 2, 1998, from Dr. Simina Velji,
Bowmanville Family Wellness Centre regarding Health, Safety and
Environmental Awareness Day, be received;
THAT May 9, 1998 be proclaimed "Health, Safety and Environmental
Awareness Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in
accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Dr. Simina Velji be advised of Council's decision.
Council Direction - 2 - April 27, 1998
D - 6 THAT the correspondence dated April 7, 1998, from Helen Gabel regarding
the municipality's dog licensing by-law, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department for review in
conjunction with the Animal Advisory Committee, and preparation of a report
to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Helen Gabel be advised of Council's decision.
D - 7 THAT the correspondence dated April 5, 1998, from Marie Racine regarding
the property located at the north east corner of Hi hway.2 and C'entrefield
Drive in Courtice, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Senior Municipal Law
Enforcement Officer to deal with the concern of bees on the property; and
THAT Mrs. Racine thanked.----,-__fr hrwsuggestion and_aduised, however-,-that the
municipality cannot develop soccer pitches on the subject property as it is
privately owned.
D - 8 THAT the correspondence dated April 6, 1998, from Donald Cousens, Mayor,
Town of Markham regarding World Mental Health Day, be received;
THAT October 10, 1998 be proclaimed "World Mental Health Day" in the
Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal
policy; and
THAT Mayor Donald Cousens be advised of Council's decision.
D - 9 THAT the correspondence dated April 13, 1998, from R. and Paula Kuipers
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 R. and Paula Kuipers be advised of Council's decision.
Council Direction - 3 - April 27, 1998
D - 10 THAT the correspondence dated March 30, 1998, from John Berry 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 John Berry be advised of Council's decision.
D - 11 THAT the correspondence received from David and Sandra Dalzell 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 David and Sandra Dalzell be advised of Council's decision.
D - 12 For the direction of Council.
D - 13 For the direction of Council.
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D - 14 THAT the correspondence dated April 21, 1998 from Gordon Barrie
requesting the appointment of an additional member to the Abandoned
Cemeteries Board, be received;
THAT Fred Griffin be appointed to the Abandoned Cemeteries Board for a
term concurrent with the term of Council;
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and
THAT Gordon Barrie and Fred Griffin be advised of Council's decision.
D - 15 THAT the correspondence dated April 8, 1998, from Robert Runciman,
Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services regarding National
Emergency Preparedness Week be received;
THAT the week of May 4 to 10, 1998 be proclaimed "Emergency
Preparedness Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in
accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Robert Runciman be advised of Council's decision.
Council Direction -4 - April 27, 1998
D — 16 THAT the petition received from 405 residents of the Courtice area, requesting
that the Courtice Fire Hall be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for full
time fire protection, be received;
THAT the petition be referred to the 1998 budget discussions; and
THAT Bev Azevedo, lead petitioner, be advised of Council's decision.
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April 10, 1998
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Town of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bcwmanville;_Ontario-___
Dear Mayor Hamre and Members of Council:
Re: Rezoning Application—Municipality of Clarington
Part Lot 29, Concession 3, Former Township of Darlington
3872 Courtice Road
Unfortunately I am not comfortable coming to this meeting from the result of the last
meeting, but I want this Council to know that I will not be intimidated and that my family
and I are still opposed to this rezoning application.
I will keep this letter brief, but my family and I strongly believe that this rezoning is not to
be the best interest of this community and should be denied for the last and final time.
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Yours truly,
Bernice Petryshyn� - �.
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30 March 1998
Mayor Harnre&Council
h4unidpality jff
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40 Temperance Street filt%A Ln I M B.0 C4
Bowmanville,ON L I C 3A6
Fax: 905 623-4169
Dear Kayqr H—amm&Memb-asof-Council:
It has been brought to our attention that Mr.Joe Domitrovic's autobody shop,currently
being run out of his garage, is being closed down by the Municipality and he will be
making a presentation to Council this evening in a fWal attempt to save his business in its
present location,
The Oshawa/Clafington Chambbei of Commerce supports business and is opposed to any
business forced to close unduly. Issues of contravention of by-laws;extensions of by-
laws; temporary zoning etc. are areas under the mandate of the municipality,however we
request that during these most difficult times for struggling entrepreneurs,that due
consideration be given prior to closing down any small business. .............
Yours truly, :/ _... _ _
Don Conaby
President
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COUNCIL DIRECTION D-3
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1998 04 14
Madam Mayor and Councillors
As a business operator in Clarington I am in opposition of this zoning change either
temporarily or permanently. It is not fair that this business gets residental garbage and recycling
pickup. Unlike those of us in the industrial park who have to pay for commercial garbage and
recycle if we want it. We are all paying our taxes and abiding by provincial building codes and
fire codes. When buying a property or renting for business you should know enough to check the
zzontng be.fore_moving.__ITyoy-fail t��khis�n���. t-�9►e I��y�yr�rt �!�_..�� _._.w._ �._. _
move on.
Joe's Auto Body is operating a light industiial business in a residential area. His spray
booths according to him are sent in kit form, so they should be fairly easy to move. if he is given
temporary rezoning for 3 years. This is 3 more years of non tax payments to the municpality,
this is NOT FAIR. This administration is sending a message-come to Clarington. If you can't
afford to operate come to our municipality. *No permits or zoning needed.* Just start your
business up and worry about the consequences later.
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- _ Sincerely,
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Owner
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1998 04 14 ApR I q 2 39 PM '98
Madam Mayor and Councillors
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In regards to the proposed amendment of this property also known as"Joe's Auto Body" I do
oppose this amendment. This area is basically agricultural and residential with two clusters of
housing within 1 km of this property. In Courtice there is an Industrial Park area just off of
Courtice Road and Baseline both east and west only five minutes from the present location so
relocation should not have any kind of effect on present clientele. Bowmanville also has a
commercial area zoned for this kind of business use. This is why we have commerical ares and
__.__are suppose.to_be_promoting--the=concept-of-business areasan-the-region. — —— -- -�- - --�
I have been told by one councillor that this particular person has only been operating here for ten
years even though through the last 3 or 4 decades it has been operating. I would suggest that
the zoning should have been checked before he proceeded'to operate.
I am also afraid that if rezoning is granted it will set a precedence for this particular area and j
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those persons operating on the north side of Pebblestone Road will also eventually be granted
operating permits. Having commercial zoning or exceptions could have a detrimental effect on
the property values within a 2 km radius.
Regards,
MaryLynn Risebrough
I do not wish to be contacted by Joe Demitrovic or his supporters.
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COUNCIL DIRECTION D-4
DURHAM REGION
40 King St. West, Suite 202
THE LUNG ASSOgATI 9 Oshawa,Ontario L I H I A4
to. V1 N2 AN *98 Tel: (905)436-1046 Fax: (905)723-3151
April 1998
Is. P.L. Barrie, Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
'9 Temperance Street
he Ontario
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)ear Ms, Barrie:
-he Lung Association is one of Canada's oldest health charities, and the Durham Region office serves thousands of
if key interest to The Lung Association is the quality of air we breathe. During the month of June, we will be
jcusing on air quality issues, and providing individuals with real things they can do to improve the quality of air they
breathe, both in their homes and outdoors.
vJe are requesting that Clarington Council proclaim June 1998 as Lung Association Clean Air Month.
The movement for Clean Air Now is The Lung Association's official environmental health program.
A.N. DO
We believe that the more people care about the air, the more we can all do about the air we share. To launch Clean
Air Month, The Lung Association is hosting its Clean Air Connection, featuring the C.A.N. DO Fair& Walk at
/hitby's Heber Down Conservation Area. Numerous fun, family-oriented activities will help participants to learn
about what they C.A.N. DO to improve their air.
have attached a suggested proclamation for your convenience, but please contact me if you require any further
information.
our assistance in promoting the importance of clean air for healthy lungs to Clarington Council and to the residents
of Clarington is greatly appreciated. Because, "When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matter.s.'.'- ...-----------------------
Sincerely,
Z-a fv
inet Georgieff
A-xecutive Director
When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Else Matters.
PROCLAMATION: Lung Association Clean Air Month, June 1998
Whereas, one in five Canadians have breathing difficulties; and
Whereas, 90% of our time is spent indoors; and
Whereas, studies have shown that air in some homes and offices has two to five times the level of outdoor
air pollution; and
Whereas, poor air quality is linked to a growing number of health effects, ranging from reduced lung
capacity and worsening of chronic lung diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and
emphysema; and
Whereas, _ _w. ThezLung-Associat ion-has-been-looking-air the-respirator health-o€C-anadian"inee-1988;
Whereas, The Lung Association's C.A.N. DO program provides citizens with easy action to take in
improving the quality of the air they breathe;be it
Resolved, by Clarington Council that the month of June 1998 be proclaimed as Lung Association Clean Air
NZonth; and be it further
Resolved, that the people of Clarington seek to improve their air quality through involvement in The Lung
Association Durham Region's C.A.N. DO. program-The movement for Clean Air Now.
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Dear Distinguished Mayor Diane Harnre,
We are excited to announce to you that on May 9, 1998 doctors offices around the world
will be hosting the fifth annual 'Kids Day International'event. This is an International
communities about these in which we are able to educate
As to date, over 300,000 children and their families have been able to enjoy this day
throughout the World, With the help and support of local Police depwere ents, fire
department, dentists and photographers volunteering their time, we able to complete
Child Safety ID cards for all of these children.
Governors and Senators across the nation have signed the Kids Day
Intemationallm Proclamation making their district an official pa
thrilled to have a place they can come to learn about health awareness rticipant. Parents are
safety, recycling, drug awareness and many more important topics ,fire f , b e
$a ety ik
safe and ffiaKe the world a healthier and happier place. to keep our children
While learning about important '
Issues, children can have fun and receive valuable
information to take home from this FREE event. Kids Day IntemationalTm also benefits
local charities across the entire country.
Enclosed are a few copies of signed proclamations and media coverage which was
generated as a result of the event, In addition, the event was covered by radio stations
and network affiliates nationwide including N13C.
We look forward to your city participating in this extraordinary international event!
Yours in Health and Life,
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Dr. Simina VelJi
Bowmanville Family Wellness Centre
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TIDE. CITY OF CALGARY
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AL DUERR
PROCLAMATION
across or
America as a special day dedicated to children. Sponsored by
chiropractic offices, this day will be used to share educational
information on health, wellness, crime prevention, child safety
and environmental issues relating to children. In Calgary, the
Brentwood Chiropractic Clinic is organizing a day of community
eve,nts featuring parts Ipation by the Calgary Fire Department,
the City of Calgary Police Service and other special guests.
Whereas: The health and well-being of children is our
responsibility;
Whereas: The safety-of our children Is a significant concern for
parents, community leaders and health care givers;
Whereas: If started In childhood, proper health, safety and
environmental habits can be maintained for a lifetime.
On behalf of City Council and the citizens of Calgary, I hereby
proclaim the day of April 26, 1997 as:
"KIDS DAY INTL•RNATIONAL"
AL DUERR
MAYOR
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The prospects of an exciting future lie ahead for America and a new generation of New Yorkers.
Because the health and well-being of children is our responsibility, their safety is a significant concern
for parents, community leaders and health care givers.
Environmental welfare is of universal concern and deserves the utmost attention. If started in childhood,
proper health, safety and environmental habits can be maintained for a lifetime, producing a valued member
of society and a responsible member of the community.
It is crucial that we ensure our children's healthy growth and development which will help them reach
their full potential to become the productive and responsible citizens of the future.
NOW, THEREFORE. 1, George E. Pataki. Governor of the State of New York, do hereby recognize
April 26, 1447 as
KIDS DAY AMERICAANTERNATIONAL
in the Empire State,
6akok:
GOVERNOR
Dr. SIMINA VELJI
B.Sc., B.A.,D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic APR Zo 3 57 PM r�e
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Dear Mayor Hamre and Council,
We look forward to becoming the official Chiropractor representing the fifth annual Kids
Day InternationalTm program in Bowmanville on May 9, 1998 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Kids Day InternationalTw is a lkgithl Safety god Environmental Awartness DBI in
which we are able to educate communities about these important issues.
As to date, over 300,000 children and their f
throughout the world, With the help and support of local police departments, fire
departments, dentists and photographers volunteering their time, all of these children
completed Child Safety ID cards.
Mayors, Governors and Senators across the nation have signed the official Kids Day
InternatlonalTm proclamation. _W re a.sking,thewcouncil to_support tha-co munit"v-ent - - -
by signing a proclamation representing Bowmanville which has been included for your
approval. We had also included in our last fax several previously signed proclamations
for your reference. There is currently enough support from Mayors and Governors
around North America to bring this program to the White House--creating a national day
recognizing chiropractors helping the children of their communities. j
Our event this year will be benefiting.Big Brothers of Clarington, The Durham Regional
Police Department will be on hand to fingerprint ID children and there will be a
photographer donating photographs of each child for the ID cards. Elmo and Sparky the
Fire Dog will also be present as part of the entertainment We would love to have the
Mayor and any Councilmen/Councilwomen that are able to attend join us for the
festivities. Our ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12:30 P M. at which time we
would like the proclamation to be sighed.
Please join us and support this monumentous national event! Thank you for your
dedication to the children.
Sine 1 •--- - . . . :�;
Dr. imina V ji ,
Bowmanvillc ly Wellness Centre
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From: BRIAN GABEL <brian.gabel @sympatico.ca>
To: clarington.planning @sympatico.ca <clarington.planbpg( sy patico.ca>
Date: Tuesday, April 07, 1998 9:31 PM 10 Q 198
Subject: DOG LICENSING BY LAW
ATTENTION; MAYOR HAMRE AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
As a resident of Courtice I feel I am being discrimated against because
I am a dog owner.
I would ike to know why cat owners do not have to purchase a license.
If you want to collect fees and increase revenue why are cats free.
Oshawa has a one time licensing fee for micro chipped dogs of$15.00.
Is council considering this.
There should be a bylaw against cats roaming free in the neighbourhood
and destroying other peoples property.
Helen Gabel
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Sunday, April 05, 1998 r?j w y' ; :;d '" APR
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Mary Novak ,AUNIGIPALITY OF UARINGTON
Planning Department MAYOR'S OFFICE
My name is Marie Racine. I live at 1 I Centrefieid Drive in Courtice.The reason I am writing this letter is in
regard to the property on the north east corner of Hwy 2 and Centrefield Drive in Courtice.This property is an
empty field right now but was once home to a motel.I'm sure you are aware of this area.It was once an eyesore
when the motel was there and a fire hazard when it was abandoned.My family and I were truely grateful when the
city ordered the motel taken down.
Now my reason for writing you this letter.On Saturday April 04, 1998 my two oldest son's decided to play
_ ____ __ .in the bacl�yard:-After-welshing them play for €ew-minutes-we realized-thatt-they were ruining the lav►+rr►- ---------
because it was so moist still from the rain we have been having lately.My son's didn't want to go to the park on
Cherryblossom because it is not big enough to play soccer. So my husband suggested that they go over the motel.
The grass is still short enough that they want loose the ball in the field and the bee's aren't out yet also(something I
will bring up more in my letter later). So they went over and started playing.We were watching from our kitchen
window. The light bulb went off for both my husband and I.This area of land could be turned into a couple of soccer
pitches for the minor age groups. The older age groups in our opinon could not play there because they kick longer
and harder and the ball goi onto_Hwwy 2ais more We ly,(zit.tote yo don't tcjr as oruaa far fore I
any further I do want to state that my husband and I are part of the executive of Courtice Soccer,but it wasn't until
we saw our son's playing that this idea came to us.I'm sure you are aware of the shortage of soccer pitches in
Courtice. This year we expect about 1000 children to play soccer and we just don't have the facility's to provide them
with.
Another reason this would be a great thing for Courtice would be that it would not be another plaza.I don't
know about you,but I'm starting to get alittle tired of seeing all these plaza's popping up and staying more that half
empty. I was talking to a friend of mine from Oshawa one day and I was telling them about the plaza that was going
up which would eventually become the plaza that the Dairy Queen is in. They just looked at me and said"that
Courtice is starting to look like a stnpmall that can't find any tenants". I have heard many comments from different
other people both from Clarington and Oshawa about the way Courtice is starting to look.Personally it is alittle
embarassing having people take about the place I live like they do.
When you look at the malls that are in Courtice you see one that has been here for atleast 4 years and is still
half empty(Swiss Chalet Plaza).The new Price Choppers Plaza even though is slowly filling up is still more than half
empty. I can't see why anybody would want to build another plaza in Courtice.I live directly across from the
Westcastle Plaza and about 750 ft east from me is the Prestonvale Plaza(which as just lost a tenant)and going west
is the many empty plaza's. It's about time that the town of Courtice get something that is not a Plaza.I realize that
these plaza's bring in a lot of revenue for the region,but once in every little while something that dosen`t generate
revenue also has got to go up.The Courtice Community Centre was a long awaited venture for this town and I
supported and still support this project.(My family bought one of the bricks being offered to help build it).I know
people who moved out of Courtice before it was built because there was nothing to do and they would get angry that
plaza's were going up but nothing for the community. About a year ago Mayor Hamre,I talked to you on the phone
when you were on a local talk show and I asked you why when the plans for the Community Centre were being
drawn up there was no baseball diamond or soccer pitches. You told me that they will be part of another phase of the
project but will probable not be around for another 5 to 10 years.We can't wait that long.Like I said earlier we are
at 1000 kids this year and probable will be growing in the future.Unfortunatly if the Soccer club does keep growing
we are going to have to do the one thing we have never done and that will be to turn children away because we want
have the facilities to provide them with.The problem with that is that if children don't keep themselves busy during the,
summer months and start to get bored we all know what they end up doing.
According to some reliable sources the mini-fields at the Hydro Fields on Solina South may be turned into a
parking lot for the Wildlife Trails.I realize that the new fields up on top of the hill will contain Mini fields but the
purpose of building those fields was to have more fields. Now we will be at the same number of fields as last year
without gaining anything. Our minor divisions have the most amount of children and they have the least amount of
fields. Four vears ago we had 7 mini soccer fields.Penfound Park,Emily Stowe, S.T. Warden,two at Hydor fields,
Zion and Maple Grove. We are now down to just 4 fields, 2 at Hydro,Zion and Maple Grove. (It was to dangerous
for us to continue playing soccer on the school fields because the school children pretty much ruined the field and
there were just to many pot holes for us to allow children to play on them,so we quit using them.)As you can see,
not one of these fields is in Courtice. I realize that Hydro Fields is in Courtice,but there is no fields within walking or
bike riding distance to any house.This is a problem.Not everyone has a car and they have to depend on someone or
not play. That is not a good choice to have to make. The property on Hwy 2 can be accessed by using the Oshawa
Transit. This would eleminate alot of travel worries for some parents. We estimate that this property alone could
house up to four mini fields with plenty of space to spare.Pour fields in one area that would be a god send to alot of
people. If some people have more than one child but they play at different levels they could possible play at the same
field and the running around time would be eliminated,another good thing.
I know over the years you have had a few heated discussion with past members of various soccer
committee's within Darlington,but even as much as some of them can annoy you,you have to realize that some of
what they say is right. Courtice now is the biggest hamlet in Darlington when it comes to soccer but we also have the
least amount of fields per team. It has to change.The suggestion I gave about the property beside me according to
alot of people could be a start. I don't want this only because it would make my house more attractive. About 8 years
ago a plaza was to go on this property.After a few details were changed between the builder's and the nieghbours,
we had no problem with it. It seems that the problem came from the Ministries of Enviroment and Transportation
who would not allow them to drain run off on to there properties.It's been empty for nine years ever since.
My husband and I took a close look at the property yesterday and realized that if a fence were erected on the
Hwy 2 side an d parking be put along that side and the entrance to the facility be off of Centrefield Drive then the
soccer pitches can be build on the far northeast corner of the lot.The benefits of having the land made as a soccer
pitch are 1. It gives another place for the children to play. 2.It keeps the land as natural as possible and the creek
that runs on the east side of the field does not get effected.(I myself have seen deer come out of those fields as well
as foxes,racoons and various other types of animals.I beleive that if a plaza goes up here it would take away alot of
the view that alot of us enjoy and also it would take away slot from the animals). 3 It would not be another plaza.4.I
know the town would appreciate it more than you would know.4. Show the people of Darlington Soccer that you
are willing to work with them instead of against them all the time.5. Another reason and maybe the most important
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many bees before in a restricted area. Sometimes I can't even go outside on my patio and eat lunch or supper because
of the bees. We know they come from there because we see them fly over the fence and then back.Last year we
realized we hated bees even more than ever.My 4 sons were playing baseball in the backyard and the ball went over
the fence 3 of my sons went to go look for the ball.One of my sons accidendentally stepped on one of the many bee
hives that are in the ground and a swarm of bees came out.Andrew the one who stepped on the hive got stung on the
neck and my other son Patrick got stung on the eybrow. They both came home and we looked at them and they
seemed to be fine. About five minutes later my son Patrick started shacking and breathing very shallow. My husband
rushed him to Urgent Care in Oshawa and it took two Epi-pens to get the reaction under control.He is severally
allergic to bees. We were told five more minutes and he would be dead.He now goes for venom therapy which is
suppose to boost his ammune system,but its not a guarentee.We inspected the ground after this happened and found
atleast five bee hives. I know that by putting a soccer field there it will not eleminate bees but it will cut down on
them. If a plaza goes in the garbage will promote bees and this will put my son in danger.I know this just with the
store across the street from me,bees are always around the garbage or if some one has dropped their garbage and it
is sweet the bees are around that.
I believe the saftey of the children will not be effected by this being build there.If a fence is erected along
Hwy 2 and parking is designated to that area there should be no problem.If these fields are Mini fields then there is
no chance of a ball being kicked onto Hwy 2. These children would range from ages 5 to 8 there is no way they could
kick that far. No one on Hwy 2 would be put in danger of a ball being kick on to the road.Also if land is available a
little parkette can also be established. And if the saftey is still a problem then you have to look no further than.the
soccer fields in Orono. They are right up against Hwy 1 I5. A fence is there and it dosen't seem to be a problem.
I have sent some letteiSbut to corporations in hopes that if someone donates the land it would cost the town
the least amount as possible and if we can get a donation hopefully with a little hard work we can also get other
companies to donate other products for this venture,(e.g fencing,landscaping etc...)We need the help of the town
though more than you know. I have never done this before and hopefully with the co-operation of the town we can
get ourselves a beautiful place for the kids to play
In closing I would like to remind you that Courtice is like the front door to Clarington. It's the first place
people see Aten travelling along Hwy 2.The plaza's are making Courtice look junkie. You may not want to admit
that but I live here every day. I would like to see something nice go up along Hwy 2 for once. Courtice has got to
stop looking like a strip mall and start looking like a place that people will be proud of Something needs to be put up
along Hwy 2 that the community can be proud of
Please take my suggestions into consideration and I would like to here from you soon.
Thank-you ,
C,C
Marie Racine
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ti W.Donald Cousens
Mayor
April 6, 1998
Her Worship Diane Harare
Municipality of Clarington '
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
Dear Diane:
I Jam seeking your active participation in the formation of a Mayors' National
Committee on Mental Health and nation-wide acknowledgement of World Mental
Health Day in 1998.
As a matter of urgent concern to our local communities, and to the country as a whole,we
believe mayors have an opportunity and an obligation to exhibit leadership in raising
public awareness as to the economic and social stakes tied to the mental health and
resilience of working Canadians in times of explosive change and job uncertainty.
According to a recent Harvard University study, depression is growing exponentially
and inside 20 years, at present rates,next to heart disease,it will constitute the
source of the greatest number of productive human years of life lost through
premature death and disability.
In proposing the creation of the Mayor's National Committee on Mental Health, we are
seeking to underscore the profound relevance of this topic to the quality of life in our
communities--locally and nationally.
On the strength of this Committee,we are proposing a three year awareness-building
effort centred-- for publicity purposes--on World Mental Health Day, October 1 Oth, as
designated by the World Federation for Mental Health.
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The specific components of the initiative for 1998 would include the following:
• Acknowledging World Mental Health Day nationally and in your municipality by
way of a Mayor's Proclamation, or through an appropriate motion of council. This
symbolic step is all-important.
• A central/national and local event in two parts:
— Unveiling a Mayor's Committee Proclamation or, locally,your own motion in
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announcements would permit you to position your Council and your community
as part of a great national.and international effort to fight stigma and encourage
understanding in our efforts to defeat mental illness.
— A roundtable discussion, in public, on one particular front: the dangers of
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morbidity is lethal and is not widely understood. Depression,on the other
hand, is both treatable and recognizable.
In encouraging you to join this effort, we are able to report the outcome of some
preliminary work which has set the stage for this letter to you:
1. In the next several months we will have established a central information source and
data base for you to draw upon in preparing for your local activity. We will also
investigate the feasibility of a Canadian website for this purpose.
2. Much of the drive for this effort began with an outstanding specialized mental health
organization located in Guelph, Ontario,the Homewood Health Group and two
individuals in particular--their CEO and Medical Chief of Staff,Dr. Edgardo Perez;
and External Special Advisor, Bill Wilkerson,a well-known business leader in
Toronto. Both Dr.Perez and Mr. Wilkerson are prepared to visit communities
across the country to share the information they have developed on these
matters and to be available by phone or in person, to do local interviews or make
speeches as a means of generating publicity in your area.
3. In the course of the weeks to come, we will be nailing down the participation of
national and provincial mental health and business associations. We are also seeking
corporate sponsors. This initiative will not have--nor should it have--a large central
budget. We want to keep the costs and logistics low.
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4. The World Federation for Mental Health is aware of this initiative and is very
supportive of it. (WFMH is a member of the World Health Organization which, in
turn, is affiliated with the United Nations).
5. At the appropriate time, we would like to coordinate with you a communication with
premiers, health ministers, the Prime Minister and federal ministers, as well as certain
non-government bodies such as universities,hospitals and physician associations.
In closing, we would add this: mental health is a desired end state that involves the
- w-hole person,'bb dy aril m—in-&- et eh r:It-also involves t ie whole community. e
appeal for your support of this initiative in the name of healthy communities everywhere.
Yours sincerely,
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W. Donald Cousens
Mayor
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BERRY BANK FpMNM 7 P'J
March 30, 1998
Dear Mayor and Member of Council
RE: Pip-12-98 /DEV 97-058
As a farmer we are very concerned about the Lishman proposal locating in the permanent
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agriculture reserve for the following reasons:
1. This is a serious precedent setting applications, in that the proposed official plan
amendment on zoning by-law amendments and rezoning to industrial land use. This will remove
~` tand-fr—m the permanen-Cagri6 u iture res6rve under t ie DurIiam region o M cii r plan and prime
agriculture and environmentally protected land from the Clarington official plan.
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2. We already have plenty of serviced industrial and or commercial land in Clarington, that
would be much more suitable for ventures like the Lishmans proposal.
3. As this fur facto 's only the first phase of a more comprehensive redevelopment plan of
the entire holdings of H6nnu T. Halminen in Trust(RE: July, 1997 Tunney application page 2).
Where there is a proposed future subdivision and airpark this is absolutely unacceptable for that
area.
4. How council could even consider an application for this industrial use were 200 to 400
people would be employed using a septic system of this size beside a major water course is
beyond any sense. This size of industry needs industrial sewers and services.
5. The entrance onto Taunton road is totally unsafe for the number of vehicles that would
be using the roadway. With the number of accidents that happened there in past years we*cannot
believe this entrance is even an option to be considered.
6. Ultra light aircraft fly very low and in large numbers they can disturb animals such as
dairy/beef cattle, sheep, horses and can suppress theses animals from their full production. We
would hope that this would be taken into consideration.
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7. With farming there are a great deal of issues that have an impact on new neighbours.
Such as noise from large equipment, like dryers fans that run all night in season. Tractors and
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so many of these ignorant drivers so outraged. These proposals could severely infringe on our
right to farm and believe me we don't need any more of those.
This is of great concern to us as farmers for the last four generations.
Yours truly
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TO : MAYOR AND ALL MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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WHEREAS: The Clarington Official Plan was approved in 1996 by Durham Regional Council
after several years of public consultation and input,
WHEREAS: All amendments to Clarington's Official Plan must be evaluated in the context of
protecting the public interest from strictly private interests,
WHEREAS: The Official Plan is supposed to reflect the public's and Council' s commitment
to ensure that planning and development will be undertaken in a sustainable
manner and in a context which recognizes and protects the integrity and vitality
of natural systems and processes, including watersheds and agriculatural lands,
WHEREAS: There is an ample amount of industrial and/or commercial serviced land available
Which could accommodate the tur garment manufacturing proposal as descri a in
the Lishman application. However, the Lishman application is "the first phase
of what is intended to be a comprehensive redevelopment of the entire holdings
of Hannu T. Halminen in Trust" (Application/Tunney Planning Inc. July 1997 page
2 - available for viewing in the Municipal Planning File) .
WHEREAS: The Lishman application seeks to rezone lands presently designated prime
agricultural area and environmental protection zone in the Clarington O.P,
WHEREAS: The Wilmot Creek is the best coldwater trout habitat in Durham Region. There is
a risk that the Wilmot Creek headwaters will be degraded as a result. of the
activities proposed in the Lishman application, and also by the activities
proposed in plans for future development,
WHEREAS: The meaningful employment opportunities for Clarington residents in relation to
i this application maybe limited, as Paula Lishman International will likely
retain the majority of their employees from their current location in Blackstock,
WHEREAS: The Lishman proposal would necessitate major expenditures to upgrade Taunton
Road, with respect to grades and a bridge, by Durham Region; these upgrades might
trigger a substantial tax increase for all Durham residents,
WHEREAS: The Lishmans withdrew their previous application from the Township of Scugog in
March 1996 because of costs associated with satisfying the "cholesterol ridden
systems of a paranoiac society", which is how Bill Lishman characterized the
safeguards in the planning system that protect the public interest (see attached
letter) .
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WE, therefore petition the Mayor and All Members of Council of the Municipality of Clarington
to defer making any decision on the Official Plan Amendment Application. and Rezoning
Application of TUNNEY PLANNING ON BEHALF OF PAULA LISHMAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, PART LOT 33,
CONCESSION 6, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE, FILE NO. DEV 97-058 (COPA 97-008 AND ROPA 97-020/D) .
LANDOWNER: HANNU T. HALMINEN, IN TRUST, until such time as our concerns are addressed.
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To the Editor. force the use of'old tried and true' It takes an ual amount of water o downtown law firm.He,(the weaver of ass
Yup,ws pulled thn p)ug! tochnology with study nfter study and flush away th t part of the coffee your covering),described the work that must be
There was just so much cholesterol in the overkill.Let me give you an example. body has mi lously filtered from black. completed to meet the Ministry's dictum--
system it bogged the embryonic plan to Eventually there might have been one That's 450 gallons of water to flush the to precise the verbiage.First we have to do
such a degree that all the creativity was hundred and fifty people employed at this toilets.(It seems silly,but to get rid f a study on existing neighbourhood wells.
overridden with bureaucratic nonsensical facility,which,with parking lots,buildings' what might aunt to ten gallons of th e We are required to dig three wells and
goo. Goo that escalated costs and slowed and all,might occupy ten percent of the one ukky stuff,we use ten forty-five gallon pump the bejeezus out of one of them fur
gestation to that of a glacier.It was better hundred acre sod farm.The team would all drums of water But you have to allow f an extended period of time.Then we have
to abort than seriously risk the health of work there in harmony, aided byl abnormal thin s;the`what ifs,'so that to check all the neighbouring wells again
the parents.That's it in a nutshell! beautifully landscaped surroundings;no number should doubled.Let's say 1,0 and make sure they haven't gone down.
I refer to our plan to develop a unique heavy industrial.noise;no concrete block gallons a day. Finally the hydrologist writes a report,
regional node.at Nestleton.The combined hell holes;no smoke or fumes;no liquid, LeYs really be safe,let's quadruple the:;, the cost of which could run from$30,000 to
Paula Lishman manufacturing facility witli pollutants...just people working together make it 2,000 Iona a day.Now let's do 1 $40,000. I visualize the report neatly
an ultralight aircraft assembly plant, in soft, quiet surroundings, using their; realit7 check on ow much water that is. bound with those white-plastic snap-in
aviarium,movie studio,etcetera. creativity,the products of which would go j rain shower pa sea over the one hundre binders, colour pictures,charts,graphs,
It would have been a great project to out to a global demand. i
I acre allotmeiit and deposits three and pages of fascinating prose that will,for
encompass all sorts of new passive earth Those people,biological entities,iise the millimetres of'Jet,one eighth of an incl L. the most part,moulder unopened,but be
friendly technology and something that bathroom,and in an eight hour work idsy, That's about a fifteen minute light rain. f impressive by its thickness and conclude
would really get my creative juices each might use the facility an average of I do some quick calculations,one eighth f that,YUP,.there will be enough water!
running. It could have been a gem that three times.The technology of a bathroom an inch of Ovate spread over one hundre I leave in disgust.This is what I call
sparkled throughout the world as an has not changed appreciably since Thomas acres equals 28 ,679.75 gallons of water. cholesterol in the system.I look again at
example of how in the next century we can Crapper invented the flush toilet in Wow!Over one Juarter of a anllion gallons the list of requirements.Traffic studies,
combine the concerns of the environment, eighteen whatever.It takes three gallons of of water.Wow Again;that's enough t septic system proposals, water supply
the economy and the community into a water every time you get rid of a few flush the toile four times as often as studies, approvals from Ministry of
multidimensional symbiotic relationship. ounces of the parts of yesterday's Chicken would be requir d for 141 days. Transportation, Ministry of Natural
But,no,the cholesterol ridden systems of Kiev and Caesar Salad that your body In reality ther4 is only about 242 workin Resources, Ministry of Citizenship,
our paranoiac society have plodded on to couldn't use. ( days a year,and since the average rainflal 1 Culture and Recreation, Ministry of
in this area is ut forty inches a year, Agriculture, site plan agreements,noise
that's a mind ggling amount of water, studies,air pollution studies.The list goes
even if only 5%, two inches of that wate r on ad nauseum! Cholesterol!Cholesterol!
filters down to he aquifer that feeds th Cholesterol! I begin to understand Mike
well and has rested there cooly a few Harris'chemotherapy.
meters benea the surface virtually I see ahead a morass of cost and crapolla
unchanged sinc' the last ice age melte . that removes all joy and stretches for half
Wow!Again we ave more water avaiilabl a decade.Yep,pull the plug!
_ .__ _.. .._,•_._„____,•_ ...,....._... . than anyone in'their rightful mind coul Something else better will phoenix out of
ever,ever,ever i, agane. the ash.Maybe one of those World War 11
Whoa,right th re!We must first prove i t. fighter plane schools.You know those two
to the bureauc,ats, so they have som thousand horse power beasts of aircraft
v official looking cover on their behind. . with twenty-four cylinders that make a
mean, they hav to keep their jobs,sow tractor pull sound hlce sweet violins?Far,
y were required t hire a hydrologist to do what I did find out through all these
the appropriati ground water tests t :studies,is that you can have an airstrip
jprove we are go ng to have enough Ovate uid fly three hundred planes an hour out
and that we w n't be jeopardizing th of it at Nestleton and there is no law to
neighbouring w lls(the closest well is i ::top you doing that!!! No law,and all
quarter mile a 'y and looks after a Tamil challenges that have made it to the
of two plus a fe cowsI ..iupreme Court of Canada on similar cases
' We meet th a hydrologis save been thrown out. So,don't pop your
recommended and accepted by th ialflitre ofHienkel Troken yet Lucy Black
Ministry of the nvironment.He worki `:t al!
OG� i ;- '` -`° — "�-"`' from an opulent ak desk in a granite,higI Bill Lishman
polished buil 'ng reminiscent of E Scugog Township
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COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM CAN HELP MAKE YOUR MUNICIPALITY
A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT
Dear Mayor
This letter is to invite your municipality, local businesses, clubs, and citizens to
experience the benefits of participating in Communities in Bloom.
Hundreds of Canadian municipalities have already discovered these benefits-which
include increased community action, involvement and pride. Participating
municipalities have credited Communities in Bloom with providing the focus and
challenge to W4m ul co �'�r_wi,de activities..
By entering Communities in Bloom, Canada's National Award Program, your munici-
pality will become part of an important and growing initiative. One which encourages
improvement of the environment, beautification and other important elements, such
as tidiness and heritage conservation. Aspects which add to the quality of life and
revitalize community spirit,while building interaction and awareness within Canadian
municipalities participating on a-provincial or national level.
This is your invitation to your municipality to:
participate provincially in 1998 to submit its candidacy to represent
Ontario as a National Finalist in 1999.
or
participate provincially in 1998 to gain information, experience
and evaluation for possible national participation in future years.
Upon reception of your intent to participate, Communities in Bloom will provide
helpful information to organize the participation of your community along with
fundraising venues.
Thank you for your interest and hoping that your municipality will proudly
participate in the 1998 edition of Communities in Bloom. - e-`
Very Truly Yours,
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and Carriere,
atonal Chairman
Sponsored in Ontario by:
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1998 ONTARIO EDITION
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Communities /couectivitEs REGISTRATION FORM
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Municipality (please print) Total Population Mayor
Name of Municipal Contact Position/Title
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The participating municipalities
become part of the national competition and are rated (one to four blooms) ;
are evaluated by a jury formed of a national and a provincial judge ;
receive an invitation to attend the national awards ceremony (to be held in Winnipeg in September
1998 and in Halifax in 1999) ;
submit, if so desired, the candidacy of their municipality as the national finalist representing Ontario in
the next year's edition of the National Communities in Bloom ;
or
participate to obtain information and evaluation to improve their community for national participation in
future years.
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The benefits of participating are
opportunities for provincial and national visibility ;
:• information on fund raising ;
availability of information from the jury and through the national network to improve the municipality's
quality of life ;
increase in civic pride and community involvement by the challenge of a national evaluation.
The participating municipalities
involve their community in the project;
pay a registration fee based on the population cat6gories ;
200.00$ (1 -5 000), 300.00$ 5 001 -50 000), 500.00$ (over 50 000)
a prepare for the evaluation to take place,in'July or August;
<• provide lodging (one or two nights)for the two judges (billeting is most acceptable) ;
<• give recognition, when appropriate, to the local, provincial and national sponsors.
Upon receipt of this registration form, the National Committee will send you the informationthat you
need to help you organize your participation together with some fundraising opportunities and
forward the registration invoice (to be paid in 1997 or early 1998).
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1 Sherwood Drive, Brantford,Ontario N3T 3N3 Tel:(519)756-1500 Fax:(519)759-5975
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Communities in Bloom is a Canadian non-profit organization committed to
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involvement and the challenge of national competition.
BENEFITS FOR COMMUNITIES
Improvement of quality of life through beautification, tidiness,
environmental awareness and heritage conservation. An increase in civic
pride and community involvement creating a stronger sense of
belonging and shared goals with the municipality.
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Promotion of the municipalities on both provincial and national levels.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Access to a network of information through other municipalities,
provincial and national organizations.
AN EXCELLENT WAY TO BUILD PARTICIPATION AND PRIDE
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PROCESS o'f TARTICI:PATING IX CGMMdN TTIE`S IN- Bi OM
(preliminary document)
Reception of information
- the municipality obtains information on the program by means
of the flyer, media article or comments from another
participating municipality;
- Communities in Bloom will forward general information on the
program:
- information flyer
- general conditions
- registration form
Registration
- upon registration, the_participants receive dQGtunents-- _ _ __ i
- How to organize an effective working committee;
- How to organize a local contest (to get everyone involved) ;
- Funraising venues;
- Media relations;
- Copyright protection (sponsorship information).
Organization
- a local committee will involve the community by means of:
- local contests
- improvement information
- fundraising events and promotions
- community programs
- tree planting
- clean-up
- "adopt a park, spot, etc."
- dowtown business improvement
- the committee will prepare for judging
- take care of accomodation for the judges
- establish a route
- set up meetings with those involved
- organize awards for local contest
- the committee will prepare for the awards ceremonies
- name representatives
- prepare exhibit that will promote and showcase the municipality
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PROCESS of.. ;PARTICIPAT-I.NG, -Z.-N' -COMMUNIT.IES. IN -BLOOM
( preliminary document )
Evaluation
- upon registration, the municipality receives a Evalution
grid and guide that indicate the elements that the judges will
be evaluating when they visit the municipality;
the judging dates are established in January and confirmed
in March. Generally, the schedule is as follows:
- Day 1: Arrival around midday .
- Day 2: Official Evaluation Day
- Day 3: Departure in the morning
- the judges must have the opportunity to visit most of the
municipality and meet with those involved in the community.
A commitment form is provided to inform them along with any
documentation, or verbal information, pertaining to the
various programmes related to the evaluation judging;
convenient and appropriate standards for welcoming the jury
are suggested in order to avoid any extravagancies. It is
recommended to take advantage of their visit to organize
gatherings to acknowledge and showcase the achievements of
those involved in the community to honor them rather than the
Judges. For example, it is suggested to hold the awards for
the local contests during the presence of the judges.
Awards Ceremonies
- the provincial awards ceremonies will be held in Kingston in
early September: they will include presentation and awards to
all participants along with comments from the judges;
- the national awards ceremonies will be held in Winnipeg,
Manitoba on September 25/26. The two day event is an
excellent promotional opportunity for all municipalities while
also providing national information exchanga. venues;
all participants, provincial and national, are invited to
send, at their own cost, four delegates to the national awards
ceremonies. Each municipality sees to its own travel and
lodging expenditure but there is no cost to attend .
- each municipality is invited.to set up a exhibition table to_
showcase and promote itself .
Promotion
- the national committe issues press releases prior and during
the evaluation and after the awards ceremonies. It is
important for the municipalities to provide it with media
contacts so that the press releases can be sent to the
appropriate persons.
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Community Services Department COUNCIL DIRECTION D-13
MISSMSA"
City of Mississauga Leading today for tomorrow
300 City Centre Drive
MISSISSAUGA ON L5B 3C1
April 14, 1998
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Mayor Diane Hamre
Municipality of Clarington Fi APR Z 0 1998
40 Temperance St. aTz,
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 M NKAP",LITY OF CMR1NGTON —
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Dear Mayor Hamre:
Subject: Canada Goose Management Committee for the GTA
The Strategy for the Management of the Canada Goose in the Greater Toronto Bioregion was endorsed by
-' the G-Te My-ors--and Regional hair-s-at their-June;1997-meeting* epresentMtives°f -t, - -
municipalities have met twice since that time,on February 10 and April 6, 1998.
We have discussed several goose management issues,including research, monitoring,and population
control methods planned for this season. We have also affirmed that coordinated management of Canada
Geese in the GTA and around Lake Ontario is a long term initiative,and will require formalization of the
Greater Toronto Canada Goose Management Committee.
In order to be effective, the Committee will require a minimum level of support for such tasks as the
preparation of minutes, agendas, information mailings, treasury operations,and annual reporting to the
GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs. The Waterfront Regeneration Trust has offered to coordinate the
Committee, and financial support is required from each municipality to cover these costs.
We are suggesting larger municipalities contribute$1000 per year,while smaller municipalities contribute
$500. A list of municipalities is attached.
Please let me know as soon as possil?le whether you intend to participate fully in the Canada Goose
Management Committee. The Committee will meet next at the end of May to review commitment and'
discuss our first annual report to the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs.
Yours truly. ; DIG'
ACK. BY
0RiCtNAL J•
Br e Carr COP" Td
Inte 'm Chair
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GTA Canada Goose Management Committee
Attachment
FormllUtRe% %-12-
April 14, 1998
Suggested Municipal Annual Support for the Canada Goose Management
Committee for the Greater Toronto Area
These contributions will fund coordination of the committee, including preparation of
agendas, minutes, information mailings, treasury operations, and annual reporting to the
GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs.
1000
City of Burlington
Town of Oakville
City of Mississauga
City of Toronto
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Town of Pickering
Town of Ajax
Town of Whitby
City of Oshawa
500 _ i _
Town of Caledon
Municipality of Clarington
Township of Uxbridge
Town of Halton Hills
Town of-Milton
Town of Markham
City of Brampton
Town of Richmond Hill
Township of Brock
Town of Georgina
King Township
Town of Newmarket
City of Vaughan
Town of Whitchurch-Stoufville
Town of Aurora
Cheques should be made payable'to:
The Waterfront Regeneration fund, Loose lY anagementaCommWee
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Please forward cheques to
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Waterfront Regenertzglrust
Attention: Tina Luste E z
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COUNCIL DIRECTION D-14
April 21, 1998
G. Barrie
Mayor Hamre and Members of Council
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
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Dear Mayor Hamre and Members of Council:
I am writing on behalf of the Abandoned Cemeteries Board to request
that Council appoint Mr. Fred-Griffin as a board member.
It is my understanding from speaking to Mr. Griffin that his application
j was received past the deadline, however, it was caught in the postal
strike which was experienced in the fall of 1997.
Mr. Griffin has been a valuable member to the Board for many years and,
in fact, one of the cemeteries is located on his property. I have been
advised by municipal staff that the appointment by-law will allow for this
addition to the Board.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Gordon Barrie
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COUNCIL DIRECTION D-15
Ministry of the Ministere duo �+ p
Solicitor General and Soiliciteur g6n6ral at des '
Correctional Services Services correctionnels
Office of the Bureau du
Minister ministre
25 Grosvenor St 25 rue Grosvenor Ontario
11 th Floor 11.6tage
Toronto ON M7A 1 Y6 Toronto ON M7A 1 Y6
Telephone:(416)326-5075 T6I6phone: (416)326-5075
Facsimile: (416)326-5085 T6I6copieur:(416)326-5085
APR 0 8 098 APR 2 1 1998
Dear Head of Council: MAYOR'S OFFICE
National Emergency Preparedness Week is held each year in the first week of May and runs this
year from May 4 - 10, 1998. I would like to invite your community to participate in this
important event.
During Emergency Preparedness Week, many communities in virtually all the provinces and
territories will be participating in activities aimed at increasing awareness of emergency
preparedness. The slogan for Emergency Preparedness Week'98 is: "Can it happen here?Be
Prepared."
"Be Prepared" builds on last year's theme"Know the Risks in Your Community." Since groups
and individuals were encouraged last year to identify risks, the logical progression is to take steps
to prepare for potential emergencies.
Highlighting the need to `Be Prepared" is the January ice storm which devastated Eastern
Ontario. This was one of the worst natural disasters the province has ever seen.
The first priority of the Government was the safety of citizens and communities. Through
Emergency NZeasures Ontario, we immediately commenced relief efforts to help those in need.
At the worst point in the disaster, heat and lights were off in approximately 500,000 homes across
Eastern Ontario. The province responded by helping to coordinate over 2,000 front-line workers
to repair downed power lines, assisting 80 shelters to provide meals and beds and blankets for
about 18,000 people, bringing in 150 extra OPP officers and 60 vehicles, supplying generators
and establishing Municipal Support Emergency Operations Centres to work cooperatively with
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The Ontario government also coordinated donations of generators, food, goods and emergency
supplies from municipalities across Ontario which were not affected by the storm and from
numerous private businesses and individuals who demonstrated their generosity.
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Thankfully we are now on the road to recovery. However, we must all remember that being
prepared means acknowledging that events can happen at the most unexpected times, and the best
response is a prepared response.
To make Emergency Preparedness Week a success in your community, it is important to involve
some key g roups The super of local first I --------._..-------------------_._...-.-- ! _
well as schools, hospitals and local media, is important. Encouraging partnerships, for example,
between private businesses and community groups, is another way of getting the Emergency
Preparedness Week message out. Establishing community working groups or Emergency
Preparedness Week committees that include representatives from these areas will facilitate the
planning and implementation of activities.
Although Emergency Preparedness Week is only a few weeks away the activities undertaken in
your community do not need to be time or labour intensive. Choose events that you feel will best
promote the week, according to the resources available. You need not undertake all the activities
listed here to have a successful Emergency Preparedness Week and, if you have other ideas about
promoting preparedness activities, by all means, try them out!
To assist in the launch of Emergency Preparedness Week '98 in your community, a resource kit
has been assembled. It includes:
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• A sample local Proclamation.
• A sample news release with a fill-in-the-blanks risk checklist.
• Fact sheets on the "Be Prepared" theme.
• Copies of the Emergency Preparedness Week 1998 poster.
As the local head of council we encourage you to:
Proclaim Emergency Preparedness Week at a local council.meeting.
Ask people in your community to "be prepared."
• Share fact sheets with local media and invite them to cover Emergency Preparedness Week
events.
• Display Emergency Preparedness Week posters in high traffic areas, such as libraries,
community centres, municipal offices, hospitals, health clinics, etc. (For additional copies of
the poster please contact one of the emergency measures offices listed here.)
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Other activities that can help make your Emergency Preparedness Week a success in your
community include:
• Public service announcements in local papers and on radio and television.
• Displays in shopping centres.
- cy r pare nes-s-Week t of er community evens already sc�ieduledin early - --- — -- —
May.
• Displaying banners reading "Emergency Preparedness Week."
• Encouraging schools to promote emergency preparedness in the classroom.
One of the highlights of Emergency Pre aredness Week'98 will be the continuation of the
drawing contest for schoolchildren. Geared toward students in grades 4-6, the contest will be
officially launched during Emergency Preparedness Week. Contest rules and information will be
distributed to schools across the country, and students will be invited to submit a drawing
depicting h
p g ow they can be prepared for natural or human-caused (
emergencies i.e. severe weather
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events, train derailments, forest fires, chemical spills, etc.)that could occur in their community or
region. A first place winner will be selected in each province and territory, and a National winner
announced during Emergency Preparedness Week `99.
Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility. I believe that if communities participate in
some of the suggested Emergency Preparedness Week activities, the overall levels of
preparedness will be increased from coast-to-coast. I hope that your community will participate
in Emergency Preparedness Week 1998 and that it proves to be a successful and productive
experience.
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For more information on Emergency Preparedness Week, please contact the Emergency Measures
Ontario office nearest you:
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Emergence Measures Ontario Emergency Measures Ontario
25 Grosvenor Street Northwestern Area
19th Floor 640 Mountdale Avenue
Toronto ON M7A IY6 Thunder Bay ON P7E 6G8
Tel: (416) 314-3723 Tel: (807) 473-3191
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Emergency Measures Ontario Emergency Measures Ontario
Southwestern Area Northeastern Area
80 Dundas Street 3767 Highway 69 South
Unit L, Suite 1-068 Suite 6
London ON N6A 6A8 Sudbury ON P3 G 1 E4
679,oss -- - Tei: :a
Emergency Measures Ontario
Southeastern Area
1055 Princess Street, Suite 404
Kingston ON K7L 1H3
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Sincerely,
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Robert W. Runciman, MPP j
Leeds-Grenville
Solicitor General and
Minister of Correctional Services
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CAN IT HAPPEN HERE?
BE PREPARED
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK
4- 10 MAY 1998
INFORMATION KIT
Local Government News Release
Re: Emergency Preparedness Week 198
"Can it happen here? Be Prepared"
The week of May 4 - 10 marks this year's National Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week. During
EP Week 1997, Canadians across the country will identify and learn about the risks in their
communities. Knowing the potential risks yod face, planning ahead and being prepared are the
next steps to ensuring that you and your family survive an emergency or disaster.
Family emergency plans need not be complicated, (see Be Prepared Factsheet). Facets as simple
as naming an out-off area to telephone contact and establishing a central meeting p ace are excellent
starting points. Putting together a family emergency kit is a project in which each member can
participate. Emergency Preparedness Week provides an opportunity to initiate such a project.
EP Week is also an opportunity for emergency response volunteers, agencies and businesses to
showcase their products and services.-Displays and demonstrations throughout the community
may assist you in further developing your plan.
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Activities in our community this year include:
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A highlight of EP Week in 1997 was the National Drawing Contest. School children in
grades 4-6 submitted their illustrations of identified hazards or potential disasters in their
communities. Each first place winner received a trip for two to Ottawa and the national winner's
drawing is featured on this year's poster. The poster contest was so successful in 1997 that it is
being delivered to schools again this year.
Emergency preparedness is everyone's responsibility. So start now to prepare yourself and.your
family.
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Attachments: Fact Sheets on tornadoes and floods
For more information, contact:
Disaster Services Director, Mayor or Communications Director
Provincial/Territorial
Crest
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Lieutenant Governor
Province/Territory of
ELIZABETH THE SECOND, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom, Canada and Her
other Realms and Territories, Queen,.head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith
To all to whom these presents shall come - Greetings
WHEREAS 1998 continues Canada celebrates Emergency Preparedness Week;
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AND WHEREAS the Government of Province/Territori)recognizes the public benefit provided
by the emergency planning and response activities of vohmteers, industry and local government
throughout the Province/Territory;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Province/Territory, upon behalf of all citizens, deems it
appropriate to recognize the public safety benefits provided by all emergency planners and
response agencies;
AND WHEREAS it is considered prudent to further encourage and promote emergency
preparedness;
AND WHEREAS our Lieutenant Governor, by and with the consent of the Executive Council,
has been pleased to direct by Order in Council on their behalf that a Proclamation be issued
designating May 4 to 10, 1998, inclusive, as "Emergency Preparedness Week" in
Provhice Territory.
NOW KNOW YE THAT We do by these presents proclaim and declare that May 4 to 10, 1998,
inclusive, shall be known as
"Emergency Preparedness Week"
in Province/Territory.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF We have caused these Our Letters to be made Patent and the Great
Seal of our Province/Territory to be hereunto affixed.
WITNESS The Honourable , Lieutenant Governor of our
Province/Territory of , in our city of
in our
Province/Teryr�itory, this th day of , in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine
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BY COMMAND.
PROVINCIAL SECRETARY (appropriate Minister)
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Be Prepared for an Emergency or Disaster
in your Community
Be Alert. Be Informed
Emergencies and disasters can occur anytime, anywhere. Some are primarily seasonal and allow
for sane preparations; others occur swiftly and without warning. Your key to surviving an
—� emergency is to be prepare:You can e� an emergency's tmpac riowtng W�lr--Vo-do Mere, —-----
during and after one occurs. Begin by learning how to recognize an emergency warning.
Know the warning systems your local government uses. Learn to recognize what the signals are,
what they mean and what action to take when you hear them.
Find out which local radio and TV stations broadcast emergency instructions and monitor them
regularly, particularly during uncertain weather conditions. Post the dial/channel numbers of these
stations for easy access. Have an arrangement in place with neighbours to advise one another of an
emergency notification.
Be familiar with your workplace emergency plan and your children's school and/or day care
emergence plans. Have written backup care arrangements in place with the school or day care in the
event you are detained in an emergency.
Post all emergency plans/phone numbers in a prominent place at home and in the office.
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Learn first aid. Professional medical assistance may not immediately be available.
Develop a Family Emergency Plan
Emergence planning can help to ensure an effective response to emergencies and disasters.
Have a family meeting to discuss potential emergency situations. Talk about what each family
member should do in different situations.
Develop your plan based on an assessment of the kinds of emergencies that can occur in your _
province, territory and community. Natural events can include winter storms, floods or tornadoes.
Secondary•events, such as water-induced landslides and toxic spills can exacerbate a weather-related
event and prolong a state of emergency. While the emergency incident may vary, the elements of
an effective response are often the same.
Ensure elderly family members, who may not live with you, are included in your emergency plan.
Conduct a hazard audit of your home. Review fire safety features such as smoke detectors and how
to monitor them. Check for frayed electrical cords or overloaded circuits. Don't keep flammable
materials near electrical equipment or your furnace. Learn how to safely turn off main water and
electrical switches in your home.Locate the safe areas in your home in case of a tornado (i.e. interior
bathrooms, closets, lowest floor level.)
Select a predetermined meeting place if a fire or other event forces your family out of your home.
Ask someone outside your immediate area to act as a central point of contact for your family
members, relatives and friends in an emergency.
Maintain a list of the family's required medications, giving generic names and prescribed dosages.
List the name and telephone numbers of family doctors. For those who use pacemakers or other
style,medical equipment, keep the renal number and other pertinent m ordination with you at all
times.
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Keep family records, such as mortgage documents, medical records, insurance policies, birth
certificates, marriage licences,wills, stock and bond certificates, tax records in one central location
so that they can be easily accessed in the event you must leave the area uck �w
------ eep a papers in a waterproof container.
Keep treasured items such as family photo albums in a place where they can quickly accessed if you
must leave your home in a hurry.
Maintain a Supply of Food and Emergency Items
An emergency could isolate you in your home for several days. Try to ensure you have a five- day
supply of food and water for each family member. Rotate foods into your regular pantry supplies
and replace stored water every few months.
Other items you may want to keep stocked in your home for emergency use:
F special medicines or foods required by members of your family, such as insulin,
prescription medications, baby food or food required for special diets
0 solar, crank or battery-powered radio and flashlight in working order and extra batteries for
each first aid kit and manual
0 all-purpose fire extinguisher(rated A-B-C)
0 waterproof matches
candles and tin can
a five-day supply of canned, packaged, or non-perishable food items for each member of
the family
a five-day supply of water for each member of the family sealed in unbreakable containers
(replace stored tap water every few months)
❑ a catalytic heater(usually kerosene or propane). Follow instructions carefully and ensure
there is adequate ventilation to avoid build-up of hazardous fumes when using any kind of fuel.
Install a carbon monoxide sensor(battery-operated)
If an Evacuation is Imminent, Consider Adding these Items to your Emergency Supplies
❑ warrn and waterproof clothing
money and credit cards (money machines may not be working)
❑ toys to comfort and amuse the children (favourite toy, stuffed animal, cards)
❑ reading materials for adults
❑ pet food
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❑ sleeping bags, or blankets, in a waterproof bag
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If You Expect to be Evacuated from your Home or Workplace
Do not assume an evacuation will last only a feil,hours. Plan to evacuate with enough items to keep
your family comfortable for at least five days.
If an emergency is imminent, keep phone lines open for use by emergency workers. Monitor local
radio broadcasts for emergency instructions and current information.
Assemble the food and supplies you plan to take with you. Refer to lists of family medications,
records and irreplaceable items. (See Develop a Family Emergency Plan)
Keep your car fuelled.
Tlirn off main water and electrical switches before leaving home.
Follow local government instructions. If you are asked to evacuate, do so promptly. Travel only on
routes recommended by your local government.
An emergency reception centre may be set up to provide food and shelter to people affected'by an
emergency. If you are going somewhere other than the reception centre, advise the centre, local
government or police of your whereabouts.
After the Emergency or Disaster
The dangers associated with a disaster are not over once the flood waters have receded or the
tornado has passed. Ensure you and your family are safe by the following the advice below:
Don't visit the disaster area. You may hinder rescue efforts.
Monitor local media reports for when it is safe to return to your home. They can also provide other
post-incident advice and assistance.
Drive careful�y h for dehris,
dngling.or_bmkcn--,"drew-and-d ag-edne -and-road
Report problems to police or fire departments.
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Use extreme caution. Wait until you are advised by authorities that it is safe to enter buildings that
may have been structurally damaged.
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Use only battery-powered lanterns-or flashlights to examine your home for damage, which may
contain flammable items. Do not use candles or matches.
Check for leaking gas pipes in your home. If you smell gas:
0 immediately open windows and doors
FJ turn off the main gas valve
El leave the house
0 go to another location and notify the gas company,police and fire department
El do not re-enter the house unless you are advised by authorities that it is safe to do so
If electrical appliances are wet(and you are NOT wet or standing in water) turn off the main power
switch. Then, unplug the wet appliances and let them dry before checking for visible damage. If
there is no damage, reconnect the appliances and turn on the main power switch.
If the fuses blow when the power is restored,turn off the main power switch again and look for short
circuits in your home wiring, appliances and equipment. If a problem still exists, call your utility
company.
Follow your local health authority's instructions concerning the use of food and water supplies. Any
food affected by lack of refrigeration, chemicals or flood waters should be discarded.
Check to see that sewage lines are intact before flushing toilets.
Report damaged water, sewage and gas lines to the proper authorities.
Notify your insurance agent or broker immediately if your property was damaged.
The emotional impacts of disasters on those affected are well known. Pay attention to your feelings
and those of YDur family members T.nrni mPntal__l]eEllth Se[ iCe�__are._bl�u l —_ _. ._
assistance in coping with trauma resulting from a disaster.
Vehicle Emergency Kit
Emergency items to keep in your car
solar, crank or battery operated radio
El flashlight with spare batteries
❑ blanket
0 booster cables
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They occur in many parts of Canada between the months of _
May and September. They can cause tremendous
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destruction ivi wind spee s o up to-SOOkWh o-r more.- -
We're talking about tornadoes, and in an average year in
Canada, 80 tornadoes cause two deaths and 20 injuries, and
tens of millions of dollars in property damage. Although we
can't do anything to prevent a tornado, we can certainly
It's Up To You!
Despite advance warning, some people are unprepared for a
i tornado. Some did not hear the warning while others received
the warning but did not believe a tornado would actually
affect them. It's up to you. You can prepare by having a plan
in place long before the tornado hits. You must make the decision to seek shelter
before the storm arrives. It could be the most important decision you will ever make.
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Warning Signals That A Tornado May Be Near
A severe thunderstorm is the driving force behind a tornado. Hot, humid weather combined with a cold
front could be a sign that a tornado is brewing, and a funnel cloud hanging from a dark cloud may be
visible before the tornado actually occurs. A tornado may be accompanied by lightning, high winds, and
hail. Stay tuned to your local TV and radio stations for updated storm information especially when
weather conditions are right for generating a tornado. As well, it's important to know the difference
between a tornado watch and a warning
T Tornado [Patch: a tornado is possible in your area and you should be on alert.
Y Tornado Warning: a tornado has been sighted and may be headed for your area; take safety
precautions immediately.
Where To Take Cover And Other Precautions
• Know your local emergency numbers.
• If possible, take shelter immediately.
When swimming or boating, head to shore at the first sign of a storm.
• Stay away frorif'Mndows, doors and exterior walls.
• In a house, go to the basement and stay under the stairway or a sturdy work table.
• If the house has no basement, stay on the ground floor in a hallway, small room, closet, or
bathroom located in the centre of the house.
• In a high rise building, stay out of elevators, move to lower levels, and seek shelter in a small
interior room.
• In a mobile home, leave and take shelter in a strudy structure.
• If shelter cannot be found, protect your head with your arms and find.gafety in a ditch,
ravine, culvert or an overpass ,
Assemble An Emergency Kit
Y A basic emergency kit should include:
• a five-day supply per person of canned,packaged or non-perishable food items and water
• special medications or foods family members may require (prescription drugs, or food
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-- -- —• a solar, crank or battery-powered radio
a flashlight with spare batteries
• a first aid kit and manual
• a fire extinguisher
• w a l e roof matches. candles and-a tin can.
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After The Event...
Y If your home or family is affected by the tornado, you should:
• monitor local media reports for advice and to find out where assistance is available
• check for gas leaks in your tome. If you smell gas,
- immediately open windows and doors
- tum off the main gas valve
- leave the house (post a note stating your whereabouts)
- go to another location and notify the gas company, police or fire department.
• check for blown fuses and look for short circuits in your home wiring, and
equipment -- if a problem exists, call your utility company
• drive carefully and watch for debris, damaged bridges/roads and dangling wires
• report any emergency situations to the local police or fire department
• notify your insurance agent or broker if your property is damaged
• check with your local government if you need counselling to help you cope with the
emotional trauma associated with disasters.
Tornado Myths ,
Y Contrary to popular belief:
• areas near rivers, lakes, and mountains are NOT safe from tornadoes.
• the low pressure with a tornado does NOT cause buildings to "explode"
as the tornado passes overhead.
• % indows do NOT equalize pressure and minimize damage.
• you're NOT safe if you're downtown.
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Flood damage costs Canadian taxpayers millions of dollars annually,
to say nothing of the cost in terms of human lives and su,ffering. All. �:w
governinents Work to reduce the chance o�ffioods butt e first line of defence V�- '
is the individual. Each of us has a responsibility to protect our homes and
families to the greatest extent possible. By planning ahead and taking sensible
precautions. you can do your part to minimize flood damage.
Through radio and TV, local governments do their best to keep residents of areas likely to be affected
well informed. When flooding is imminent or has occurred, detailed instructions by municipal or
provincial authorities will be given as the need arises.
Be Prepared For Flooding-
Home owners. renters and businesses can take the following precautions to help prevent or lessen the
effects of flooding:
If necessan-, have a professional inspect your roof for excessive snow loads.
C Check your sump pump to see if it's working.
u Check to see if your eavestroughs,culverts and drainage ditches are clear.
E Review your insurance policy to ensure you are adequately covered. Make sure you have sewer
back-up insurance.
If You're At Risk
%�gien authorities have advised you that flooding is imminent, take.precautions to ensure that you, your
family and property are protected.
c Make sure your battery radio is in working order and listen to local instructions.
C Have emergency food, water and medical supplieson hand.
Move furniture, electrical appliances, livestock, equipment and other belongings to higher levels.
U Remove or seal hazardous products like weed killers or insecticides.
Remove toilet bowl and plug basement sewer drains and toilet connection.
Disconnect eavestroughs if they are connected to the house sewer.
Have sandbags ready to use.
u If driving, drive with caution: if your vehicle stalls, abandon your vehicle. Many people have been
trapped by rising water.
Evacuation
If you are advised by the authorities to evacuate your home,then do so. Ignoring the warning could
jeopardize the safety of your family or those that might have to rescue you. Before you leave, turn off the
power and gas. When you leave, take with you:
6 battery powered radio, flashlight and spare batteries
6 warm clothing, waterproof clothing, and blankets w
6 valuables like photo albums, home videos,etc.
6 essential medicines. and as many emergency-supplies as you can
identification for each member of your family
personal and family documents
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C, Travel very carefully, and only if absolutely necessary through flooded areas. Roads may be
washed away or covered with water. If you come across a barricade or a flooded road,take a
different route.
Q'; Keep listening to the radio or TV for information.
Emergency workers will be busy assisting people to flooded areas. Help them by staying out of the
If you must walk or drive in a flooded area, make sure you are on firm ground.
Watch out for power lines that are down.
Returning Home
Care should be taken when re-entering your home. Flood water is heavily contaminated with sewage and
other pollutants that can pose a serious health hazard.
Before entering a flooded building, check for foundation damage and make sure all porch roofs
and overhangs are supported.
C, Use a flashlight to inspect for damage inside your house. Do not strike a match or use an open
flame unless you know the gas has been turned off.
Using a dry piece of wood, turn off the electricity at the main breaker or fuse box.
Wear rubber gloves, rubber boots and protective eye wear when cleaning up.
Do not use wet appliances or motors unless they have been serviced by a qualified electrician.
c; Contact your local heating repair company to inspect your furnace and chimney.
Do not use your regular water supply or septic system until it has been inspected and declared safe
for use.
c; Dispose of all contaminated food.
c; If children must be present during the clean-up operations, supervise them closely.
Q;. For instructions on how to clean rooms, household items, wells and cisterns, contact your
local health authority.
¢; Check your newspaper or listen to your radio or television
for information about help that may be provided.
t COUNCIL DIRECTION D-16
Petition to staff Courtice Fire Hall, 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Total of 405 signatures from the week of Tuesday April 14th to
Tuesday April 21 1998.
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ATTENTION COURTICE (Clarin on areal RESIDANTS
Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TDJE FIRE
DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TWIE FIRE
DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
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due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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due. Please sign below for your support.
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STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
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people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
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STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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due. Please sign below for your support.
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STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS
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due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
WEEK.
ATTENTION COURTICE (Clarin on area) RESIDENTS
Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
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DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A
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due. Please sign below for your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY'7 DAYS A
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
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people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
DEPARTMENT. With a growing population of around 20,000
people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for your support.
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STAFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A i
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people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for,your support.
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S'T'AFF COURTICE FIRE HALL 24 HOURS_A DAY 7 DAYS A
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people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for,your support.
WE THE UNDERSIGNED, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL,
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due. Please sign below for.your support.
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Courtice, currently does NOT have a 24 hour FULL TIME FIRE
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people, we feel that, 24 hour full time Fire Protection is long over
due. Please sign below for•your support.
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due. Please sign below foryour support.
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due. Please sign below for your support.
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ONTARIO
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 1998
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1998
RECOMM ,NTATTONS
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report FD-6-98 - Monthly Fire Report March 1998
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2 . FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION
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a,__Re orb TR_-Z6-9B - —Ca-7-op—Tender--T--2B-3--9-7-,—Mixing----------
of Sand and Salt
b) Report TR-27-98 - Co-op Tender QWC-17-98, Supply
and Delivery of Corrugated Pipe
Culvert
c) Report TR-28-98 ° - Co-op Tender WD2-98, Supply
Delivery and Application of
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Calcium Chloride
3 . INTERNATIONAL THERMONUCLEAR EXPERIMENTAL REACTOR
WHEREAS Canada has an opportunity to be selected as the
site for the International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor (ITER) ;
WHEREAS this significant energy project would allow
Ontario and Canada to benefit from major foreign
investment, job creation, increased tax revenue and
economic development opportunities; ..
WHEREAS this project is an •international research
project that would see Canada as having access to state-
of-the art technology being developed through the
project for Canadian Industry and Universities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington reaffirm its support of
Canada putting forward a proposal to be host for the
siting of the International Thermonuclear Experimental
Reactor (ITER) ; and
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Report ##1 - 2 - April 27, 1998
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister,
the Right Honourable Jean Chretien, Ontario MP' s,
Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Mike Harris, MPP ' s,
Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and to
Canada' s ITER Siting Board.
4 . APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVAL PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION G.M. SERNAS ON BEHALF OF THE QUADRILLIUM
CORPORATION
THAT Report PD-46-98 be received;
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THAT the application for revisions to Draft Approval of
Subdivision 18T-87021, submitted on behalf of the
Quadrillium Corporation be referred back to staff for
further processing and the preparation of a subsequent
report following the receipt of the outstanding agency
comments;
THAT, within 15 days Olt he Public Meeting, the
Commissioner of Planning for the Region of Durham be
advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the
Clerk the following:
i . that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in
accordance with Section 51 (21. 1) of the Planning
Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii . a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii . a copy of all written submissions received by the
Municipality;
iv. a list of all persons and public bodies, including
their mailing addresses, who made oral submissions
at the- public meeting, or written submissions;
a copy of the report and the Council decision; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-46-98
and any delegation be advised of Council ' s decision.
5 . DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION W.E. ROTH CONSTRUCTION LTD.
TI-HAT Report PD-47-98 be received;
T-zLkT the application for proposed draft plan of
subdivision submitted by W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. be
referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all
outstanding comments, taking into consideration all of
the comments reviewed;
Report $#1 - 3 - April 27, 1998
THAT, within 15 days of the Public Meeting, the
Commissioner of Planning for the Region of Durham be
advised and provided, by sworn declaration from the
Clerk the following:
i . that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in
accordance with Section 51 (21 . 1) of the Planning
Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii . a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii . a copy of all written submissions received by the
Municipality;
iv. a list of all persons and public bodies, including
their mailing addresses, who made oral submissions
at the public meeting, or written submissions;
V. a copy of the report and the Council decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-47-98
and any delegation be advised of Council ' s decision.
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6 . REZONING APPLICATION WED INVESTMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PD-48-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, as
amended, submitted- by G.M. Sernas and Associates Ltd. on
behalf of WED Investments Limited be referred back to
staff for a subsequent report upon receipt of all
outstanding comments and resolution of all issues; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-48-98
and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision.
7 . OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION WED INVESTMENTS LTD.
& BAYLY HOLDINGS LTD
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THAT Report PD-49-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Municipality of
Clarington Official Plan submitted by WED Investments
Ltd. & Bayly Holdings Ltd. be approved as Amendment
No . 5 as indicated in Attachment No. 4 of Report
PD-49-98 and that the necessary by-law be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PD-49-98 and the amendment be
forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-49-98
and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision.
Report $#1 - 4 - April 27, 1998
8 . REZONING APPLICATION TEMPORARY USE BY-LAW RANDY HENRY ON
BEHALF OF 1070702 ONTARIO LTD.
THAT Report PD-50-98 be received;
THAT the amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63 , to permit the
continued use of the subject property for a Flea Market
and Auction Room on a temporary basis for a period of up
to three years, as per Attachment No. 3 to Report
PD-50-98 be approved;
THAT a copy of Report PD-50-98 and Council' s decision be
forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-50-98
and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision.
9 . PLACEMENT OF FILL AT 3242 SOLINA ROAD
THAT Report PD-51-98 be received;
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry of the
Environment be requested to amend the G idel ine for Use
at Contaminated Sites as indicated in Section 5 . 2 of
Report PD-51-98; and
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry of the
Environment, Mr. John O'Toole, M.P.P. , Mrs. Libby
Racansky, Mr. Frank Lombardo, and any delegation and the
interested parties listed in Report PD-51-98 be
forwarded a copy of Report PD-51-98 and Council ' s
decision.
10 . PARKING ENFORCEMENT MONTHLY REPORT, MARCH 1998
THAT Report CD-23-98 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD-23-98 be forwarded to the
Bowmanville Business Centre for their information.
Report ##1 - 5 - April 27, 1998
11 . LAY OUT AND ESTABLISHMENT PART OF LOT 17, CONCESSION 1,
GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON
THAT Report WD-26-98 be received;
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report
WD-26-98 to lay out and establish Part of Lot 17,
Concession 1, Geographic Township of Darlington
designated as Parts 1 and 3 on Plan 40R-18009 as a
Public Highway which will be an extension of Bonathon
Crescent as a public highway; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-26-98 be send to Green-Martin
Holdings Limited.
12 . FIELDSTONE SUBDIVISION, COURTICE, PHASES 1,2 AND 3A,
PLANS 40M-1754, 10M-1755 AND PART OF 40M-1761,
CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE AND ASSUMPTION BY-LAW
THAT Report WD-27-98 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue
a 'Certificate of Acceptance ' for the Final Works, which
include final stage -roads and other related Works,
constructed within' Plans 40M-1754, 40M-1755 and part of
40M-1761; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report
WD-27-98, assuming certain streets within Plans
40M-1754, 40M-1755 and part of 40M-1761, as Public
Highways .
13 . DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be received and .
acknowledged.
14 . DELEGATION OF LINDY ANNE TUCKER
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THAT the delegation of Lindy -Anne Tucker be
acknowledged;
THAT her request for a venue for a farmers ' market in
Bowmanville be referred to the Planning and Development
Department and the Marketing and Tourism Officer for
review and report; and
THAT Lindy Anne Tucker be advised of Council ' s decision.
THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
General Purpose and Administration Committee April 20, 1998
Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee held on Monday,
April 20, 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 (until 11:55 a.m.)
Treasurer,M.Marano
Director of Public Works,S.Vokes(until 11:55 a.m.)
Director of Planning and Development,F.Wu (until 11:55 a.m.)
Deputy Clerk,M.Knight
i Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest.
MINUTES
Resolution#GPA-229-98
Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 6, 1998,be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution#GPA-230-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration
Committee held on April 6, 1998,be approved.
"CARRIED"
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G.P.&A. Minutes -2- April 20, 1998
PRESENTATION
Dr.Don Dautovich,International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor Siting
Board, —circulated a copy of
his presentation pertaining to the ITER project which included the following
factors:
• ITER—the project—financial data;
• the benefits;
• ITER Canada Members—federally incorporated nonprofit entity;
• the new financing proposal;
• staying in the game;and
• status of federal support.
ITER Resolution#GPA-231-98
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Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS Canada has an opportunity to be selected as the site for the
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER);
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WHEREAS thi mfreant-ene ct-wmtld aMw on` i-6 t tf Canada to
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benefit from major foreign investment,job creation,increased tax revenue and
economic development opportunities;
WHEREAS this project is an international research project that would see Canada
as having access to state-of-the art technology being developed through the project
for Canadian Industry and Universities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington reaffirm its support of Canada putting forward a proposal to be host for
the siting of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER);and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister,the Right Honourable
Jean Chretien,Ontario MP's,Premier of Ontario,the Honourable Mike Harris,
MPP's,Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and to Canada's ITER
Siting Board.
"CARRIED"
DELEGATIONS
(a) Libby Racansky appeared on behalf of Stan Racansky,
-re: Report PD-51-98,circulated a copy of her presentation
wherein she stated that the property on Solina Road had been used as a
commercial/industrial landfill site. She advised that the Ministry of Environment and
Energy has a mandate to deal with situations where there is an adverse effect,or the'
likelihood of an adverse effect,associated with the presence or discharge of a
contaminate. She further noted that the Ministry has legal authority to require an owner
of land to clean up the site.
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G.P.&A.Minutes -3 - April 20, 1998
DELEGATIONS CONT'D
(b) Libby Racansky, —pertaining to
watershed planning—circulated a copy of her presentation dated April 20,
1998,from Friends of the Farewell,wherein she requested that Council pass a
resolution requesting that the comprehensive watershed planning for
Farewell/Black Creeks in Courtice take place prior to the approval of large
scale development. This, in her estimation,is the only way to protect the living
environment for us and future generations.
(c) Randy Henry, —advised that this is his
last request for a temporary rezoning as the financial implications of the
requirements of the Regional Health Department have been onerous. The
estimate for the cost of the installation of septic and water systems is
approximately$60,000 and funds are being presently set-aside for the
installation of these systems in the Fall of the year 2000.
(d) Lindy Anne Tucker,
circulated a copy of her correspondence dated April 20, 1998,wherein she
requested approval for the Durham Region Farmers'Market to operate a"true
farmers'market'on the municipal parking lot adjacent to the Durham Region
,r_tower,_nor&of Church_Stmet,-Bowmanuille-.-_m____
ICouncillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
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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 Amendment to Draft Approval Plan of Subdivision— 18T-87021-
G.M. Sernas on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation
(b) Proposed Plan of Subdivision —Part Lot 31,Concession 2,former Township
of Darlington—W.E.Roth Construction Ltd.
(c) Proposed Zoning Amendment—Part Lot 17,Concession 1,former Township
of Darlington—Wed Investments Ltd.
(d) Proposed Official Plan Amendment—Part Lot 17,Concession 1,former
Township of Darlington—Wed Investments Ltd.Bayly Holdings Ltd.
The Deputy Clerk advised that all rezoning applications were sent by fist class mail
on or before March 20, 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 20, 1998. This notice
procedure is in compliance with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning
Act.
Public notice for the Official Plan Amendment Application was placed in local
newspapers on or before March 20, 1998. This notice procedure is in compliance
with the Ontario Regulation made under the Planning Act.
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G.P. &A. Minutes -4- April 20, 1998
PUBLIC MEETINGS CONT'D
All public notices for all proposed plan of subdivision applications were sent by
first class mail on or before March 20, 1998 to all property owners within 120
metres of the subject property in accordance with the latest municipal assessment
record. In addition,notices were also posted on the sites prior to March 20, 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-46-98—G.M.Sernas on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation—to
permit the development of-I single detached dwelling unit and 102 semi-
detached dwelling units in place of 61 single detached dwelling units for a total
of 42 additional low density dwelling units in the southern portion of the
subdivision lands.
Janis Barrett,
noted that she has been given verbal assurance from staff that the land around her
------------property will be`frozen°%—She-requested_to-have.this.statement-in-.writing..
No one spoke in support of the application.
Mary Rycroft,G.M.Sernas and Associates Ltd.,
—advised that Ms.Barrett has an easement on her property.
She was present to answer questions for the Committee.
(b) Report PD-47-98—W.E.Roth Construction Ltd.— Part of Lot 31,
Concession 2,former Township of Darlington—comprised of 1 single detached
unit, 18 semi-detached units,and 2 future development blocks.
Paul Leslie, -expressed concern
pertaining to the tree line at the northern border of the applicant's property and at
the rear of his lot line. He questioned the validity of the consultant's reports by
asking if one can assess a tree in January. He has been unable to contact the
consultant to advise that he would like the trees to remain.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Bob Annaert,D.G.Biddle and Associates,!
-advised that a Tree Preservation Study was prepared by Daniel O'Brian
Associates. Preliminary Grading Plans have been undertaken and the developer
will work with the neighbours in an attempt to preserve as many trees as possible.
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(c) Report PD-48-98—Wed Investments Ltd.—Part Lot 17,Concession 1,former
Township of Darlington—from"Agricultural(A)"to various zones to permit a
plan of subdivision.
Heather Morton,appeared on behalf of Jack and Patsy Morton,
—requested that a fence be installed to
preserve the integrity of their woodlot if this project is approved.
G.P.&A. Minutes -5- April 20, 1998
PUBLIC MEETING CONT'D
Mr.& Mrs.Witzke, .
advised that they own a 70 acre parcel of land adjacent to the area being developed
and,although they are not opposed to development,expressed the following
concerns:
• the new residents will.use their land for recreation,and make them liable for any
injury;
• home buyers should be advised that they are moving adjacent to an operating
farming site;and
• a privacy fence should be installed by the developer so that the farm is not used
as a local dump site.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Kelvin Whalen,The Kaitlin Group Limited,
—concurred with the recommendations in the staff
report and verbalized the willingness to work with the neighbours regarding fencing
and adding a clause in the agreements of purchase and sale advising the purchasers
of the farming operation.
(d) Report PD-49-98—Wed Investments Ltd./Bayly Holdings Ltd.—Part Lot 17,
Concession 1,former Township of Darlington -to permit a discontinuous
collector road at the intersection with Green Road in order to implement
proposed draft plans of subdivision 18T-90051 and 18T-96014
Linda Gasser, -requested clarification pertaining to
the proposed underpass.
No one spoke in support of the application.
Kelvin Whalen,The Kaitlin Group Limited,
—expressed support for the staff recommendations. He
was present to answer questions from Members of the Committee.
Resolution#GPA-232-98
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Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
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The meeting reconvened at 11:10 a.m.
G.P.&A. Minutes -6- April 20, 1998
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Application Resolution#GPA-233-98
to Amend
Draft Approval Moved by Mayor Hamre,seconded by Councillor Schell
Plan of Subdivision
G.M. Semas on THAT Report PD-46-98 be received;
behalf of the
Quadrillium Corp. THAT the application for revisions to Draft Approval of Subdivision 18T-87021,
D 12.18T-87021 submitted on behalf of the Quadrillium Corporation be referred back to staff for
further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt
of the outstanding agency comments;
THAT,within 15 days of the Public Meeting,the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided,by sworn declaration from the Clerk
the following:
i. that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
(21.1)of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii. a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii. a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality; I
iv. made orall persons
siond public bodies ,including their mailing addresses,who
p blic meeting,or written submissions;
a copy of the report and the Council decision;and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-46-98 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Draft Plan Resolution#GPA-234-98
of Subdivision
W.E. Roth Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Rowe
Construction Ltd.
D 12.18T-97028 THAT Report PD-47-98 be received;
THAT the application for proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by
W.E.Roth Construction Ltd.be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments,taking
into consideration all of the comments reviewed;
THAT,within 15 days of the Public Meeting,the Commissioner of Planning for the
Region of Durham be advised and provided,by sworn declaration from the Clerk
the following:
L that the Municipality held a Public Meeting in accordance with Section 51
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(21.1)of the Planning Act for the subject subdivision application;
ii. a copy of the minutes of said meeting;
iii, a copy of all written submissions received by the Municipality;
iv. a list of all persons and public bodies,including their mailing addresses,who
made oral submissions at the public meeting,or written submissions;
v. a copy of the report and the Council decision;and
G.P.&A. Minutes -7- April 20, 1998
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-47-98 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Rezoning Resolution#GPA-235-98
Application
WED Investments Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Trim
Ltd.
D14.DEV.91.003 THAT Report PD-48-98 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle,as amended,submitted by G.M.Semas and Associates
Ltd.on behalf of WED Investments Limited be referred back to staff for a
subsequent report upon receipt of all outstanding comments and resolution of all
issues;and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-48-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Official Plan Resolution#GPA-236-98
Amendment
Application Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell
WED Investments
Ltd.&Bayly THAT Report PD-49-98 be received;
Holdings Ltd.
D08. THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan
submitted by WED Investments Ltd.&Bayly Holdings Ltd.be approved as
Amendment No.5 as indicated in Attachment No.4 of Report PD-49-98 and that
the necessary by-law be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PD-49-98 and the amendment be forwarded to the Region
of Durham for approval;and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-49-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Rezoning Resolution#GPA-237-98
Application
Temporary Use Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Rowe
By-lacy
Randy Henry THAT Report PD-50-98 be received;
on behalf of
1070702 Ontario THAT the amendment to Zoning By-law 84-63,to permit the continued use of the
D14.DEV.98.009 subject property for a Flea Market and Auction Room on a temporary basis for a
period of up to three years,as per Attachment No.3 to Report PD-50-98 be
approved;
G.P.&A. Minutes -8- April 20, 1998
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT a copy of Report PD-50-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department;and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-50-98 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Placement of Resolution#GPA-238-98
Fill at 3242
Solina Road Moved by Councillor Rowe,seconded by Mayor Hamre
THAT Report PD-51-98 be received;
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry of the Environment be
requested to amend the Guideline for Use at Contaminated Sites as indicated in
Section 5.2 of Report PD-51-98;and
THAT the Waste Reduction Branch of the Ministry of the Environment,Mr.John
O'Toole,M P.P.,Mrs.Libby Racans Mr.Frank Lombardo,and any delegation
and the interested parties listed in Report PD-51-98 be forwarded a copy of Report
PD-51-98 and Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT ^
Parking Resolution#GPA-239-98
Enforcement
Monthly Report Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Young
March 1998
T02.PA THAT Report CD-23-98 be received for information;and
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THAT a copy of Report CD-23-98 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
"CARRIED"
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting.
Co-op Tender Resolution#GPA-240-98
T-283-97 Mixing
of Sand and Salt Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell
F18.QU
THAT Report TR-26-98 be received;
G.P. &A. Minutes -9- April 20, 1998
TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT the contract award to Robert Young Construction,Ennismore,Ontario,with
a total unit price of$0.98 per tonne,being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms,conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-283-97,be
extended for the 1998/99 winter season to supply the mixing of sand and salt to the
Municipality of Clarington,as required by the Department of Public Works;
THAT,upon expiry of the contract extension,pending satisfactory service by the
low bidder,and pending agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-operative
Participants,the contract be extended for a third year;and
THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance
Accounts for the 1998/99 Winter season requirements,FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Co-op Tender Resolution#GPA-241-98
QWC-17-98
Supply& Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Young
Delivery of
Corrugated Pipe THAT Report TR-27-98 be received;,
Culvert
F 18.QU THAT the contract award to Holt Culvert and Metal Products,Peterborough,
Ontario,with a total unit price of$34,623.83 (plus applicable taxes),being the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms,conditions and specifications of the
Co-operative Tender QWC-17-97,be extended for the 1998 season to supply and
deliver corrugated pipe culvert on an"as required"basis to the Municipality of
Clarington; •-
THAT,upon expiry of the contract extension,pending satisfactory service and
pricing by the low bidder,and pending agreement of the Durham Purchasing Co-
operative Participants,the contract be extended for a third year;and
THAT the funds be drawn from the Public Works approved Winter Maintenance
Accounts for the 1998 Culvert Maintnenace Construction Budget,FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Co-op Tender Resolution#GPA-242-98
W132-98. Supply
Delivery& Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Rowe
Application
of Calcium THAT Report TR-28-98 be received;
Chloride
F 18.QU THAT Miller Paving Limited,Markham,Ontario,with a total bid price of
$33,250.00(plus applicable taxes),for the Municipality of Clarington's requirement
for liquid calcium chloride(Section I)being the lowest responsible bidder meeting
all terms,conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender WD2-98 ,be
awarded the contract to supply and apply approximately 250,000 litres of liquid
calcium chloride,as required by the Municipality of Clarington Public Works
Department;
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D
THAT Innovative Building Products,Ajax,Ontario,with a total bid price of
$6,000.00(plus applicable taxes),for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements
for flaked calcium chloride(in 40 kilo bags),(Section II)being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms,conditions and specifications of the Co-
operative Tender WD2-98,be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and
deliver approximately 16,000 kg of flaked calcium chloride,as required by the
Municipality of Clarington Public Works Department;
THAT,pending satisfactory pricing and service and approval by the Durham
Purchasing Co-operative,the contracts be awarded for a second year;and
THAT the funds expended by drawn from the approved 1998 budget allocation for
Public Works Road Maintenance,FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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Report March
1998 Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT Report FD-6-98 be received for information.
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There were no reports considered under this section of the Agenda.
Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Lay Out and Resolution#GPA-244-98
Establishment of
Lt 17,Con. 1 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell
Darlington
THAT Report WD-26-98 be received;
THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD-26-98 to lay out and
establish Part of Lot 17,Concession 1,Geographic Township of Darlington
designated as Parts 1 and 3 on Plan 4.OR-18009 as a Public Highway which will be
an extension of Bonathon Crescent as a public highway;and
THAT a copy of Report WD-26-98 be send to Green-Martin Holdings Limited.
"CARRIED"
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D
Fieldstone Sub. Resolution#GPA-245-98
Courtice
Acceptance/ Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Mayor Hamre
Assumption By-law
T09. THAT Report WD-27-98 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Final Works,which include final stage roads and other related
Works,constructed within Plans 40M-1754,40M-1755 and part of 40M-1761;and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-27-98,assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-1754,40M-1755 and part of 40M-1761,as Public
Highways.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre chaired this portion of the meeting.
ADMINISTRATION
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The Chief Administrative Officer gave a verbal report pertaining to the processing
of Wet/Dry Waste. He invited Members of the Committee to visit the Thermotech
Processing Facility wherein the waste material is processed,becomes organic
pelletized fat material which is sold to animal food manufacturers. He anticipates
bringing forward a report in one month. He invited Members of the Committee to
tour the facility in two weeks,following the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Meeting.
1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
ITER See resolution#GPA-231-98 on Page 11.
Delegation of Resolution#GPA-246-98
Libby Racansky
Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be received and acknowledged.
"CARRIED"
Delegation of Resolution#GPA-247-98
Lindy Anne
Tucker Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Mutton
M02.GE
THAT the delegation of Lindy Anne Tucker be acknowledged;
THAT her request for a venue for a farmers'market in Bowmanville be referred to
the Planning and Development Department and the Marketing and Tourism Officer
for review and report;and
THAT Lindy Anne Tucker be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
G.P. &A. Minutes - 12- April 20, 1998
OTHER BUSINESS
There was nothing discussed under this section of the Agenda.
"Closed" Meeting Resolution#GPA-248-98
Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be"closed"for discussion of a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution#GPA-249-98
Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:04 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 98-65
being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 5 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17(22)of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990,amended,authorizes the
Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans and
Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan to permit the development of a
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discontinuous collector road,Aspen Springs Drive,at the intersection of a Type B Arterial,
Green Road.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Ivtunicipal tty of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 5 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached
Explanatory Text and Map is hereby adopted;
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2. That the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized and directed to
make application to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval of the
aforementioned Amendment No. 5 to the Clarington Official Plan;and
! 3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing hereof.
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BY-LAW read a first time this 27th day of April 1998•
BY-LAW read a second time this 27th day of April 1998.
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BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27th day of April 1998.
MAYOR
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO.5 TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
Purpose: The purpose of this amendment to the Clarington Official Plan is to
change the transportation network in the Bowmanville Urban Area to
permit a discontinuous collector road to intersect with a Type B
Arterial road.
Location: The subject site is located between the CPR line and Baseline Road
on the lot line between Lots 16 and 17, Concession 1, former
Township of Darlington.
Basis: The proposed change will permit the development of the
transportation network in a modified form. The amendment will
further permit the development of proposed Plans of Subdivisions
18T-90051 and 18T-96014, taking into consideration the topographic
constraints of the site and other land use designations in the vicinity
as contained in the Official Plan.
Actual
Amendment: The Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended by amending Map,A3
and Map B3,as indicated on Exhibit"A"attached to this Amendment.
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Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan, as amended,
regarding the interpretation of the plan shall apply to this
Amendment.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-66
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle.
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 98-009.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
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1. Section "19.4.13 SPECIAL PURPOSE COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION (C4-13) ZONE" is
hereby amended by deleting the words"May 25h, 1998" in the fifth line and inserting
the words "April 27h, 2001".
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2. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Sections 34 and 39 of the Planning Act.
BY-LAW read a first time this 27th day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a second time this 27th day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27th day of April 1998.
MAYOR
CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-67
Being a By-law to lay out and establish certain lands and
premises within the Municipality of Clarington as public
highway.
NOW THEREFORE,the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts that
the lands and premises set out in the attached Schedule"A'are hereby laid out and established as
public highways forming part of Bonathon Crescent.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 27'day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27'"day of April 1998.
MAYOR
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SCHEDULE"A"TO BY-LAW NUMBER 98-67
Part of Lot 17,Concession 1,
Geographic Township of Darlington,
Municipality of Caarington designated
As Parts 1 and 3 on Plan 4011-18009.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-68
Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality
of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as
follows:
1. THAT the lands described as Blocks 27 and 27, Plan 40M-1754, in the Municipality of
Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, are hereby laid out and established as public
highway.
2. THAT the streets and Blocks in Registered Plan 40M-1754,described in Schedule"A"attached
hereto and forming part of this By-law, all being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham,are hereby accepted by the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways,and assumed by the said Corporation for public use.
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BY-LAW read a first and second time this 27"'day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27'day of April 1998.
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SCHEDULE"A"TO BY-LAW NUMBER 98-68
Brownstone Crescent
Avondale Drive
Blocks 27 and 28(0.3 metre reserves)
On Registered Plan 40M-1754
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-69
Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality
of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as
follows:
1. THAT the lands described as Blocks 62, 63 and 64, Plan 40M-1755, in the Municipality of
Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, are hereby laid out and established as public
highway.
2. THAT the streets and Blocks in Registered Plan 40M-1755,described in Schedule"A"attached
hereto and forming part of this By-law, all being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the
Regional Municipality of Durham,are hereby accepted by the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways,and assumed by the said Corporation for public use.
3. THAT Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Darlington, now in the
Municipality of Clarington,Regional Municipality of Durham, designated as Part 1, Plan 40R-
15055,is hereby laid out and established as public highway,and assumed by the Corporation for
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BY-LAW read a first and second time this 27'day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 27°i day of April 1998.
MAYOR
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Sandringham Drive
Weaver Street
Brownstone Crescent
Hearthstone Crescent
Granary Lane
Block 58(Road Widening)
Blocks 62,63 and 64(0.3 metre reserves)
On Registered Plan 40M-1755
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-70
Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality
of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as
follows:
1. THAT the lands described as Blocks 25 and 26, Plan 40M-1761, in the Municipality of
Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, are hereby laid out and established as public
highway.
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2. THAT the streets in Registered Plan 40M-1761, described in Schedule"A"attached hereto and
forming part of this By-law, all being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the Regional
Municipality of Durham, are hereby accepted by the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways,and assumed by the said Corporation for public use.
BY-LAW read a first and second time this 27'day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read a third time and_finally passed this 27�'day_of April 1998,________ _ _______ _______
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SCHEDULE"A"TO BY-LAW NUMBER 98-70
Brownstone Crescent
Weaver Street
Block 22(Road Widening)
On Registered Plan 40M-1761
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 98-71
being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with W.
E. Roth Construction Limited the Owners of Plan of Subdivision
18T-89082 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said
lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in
respect of 18T-89082.
WHEREAS, Council on December 11 1995 approved pp ed draft plan of subdivision 18T-89082
and authorize the execution of a subdivision agreement with the Owner;
AND WHEREAS, W. E. Roth Construction Limited being the Owner(s) of draft plan of
subdivision 18T-89082, is now ready to proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement.
NOW THEREFORE,the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby
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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's seal,an
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Agreement between W. E. Roth Construction Limited the Owners of Plan of
Subdivision 18T-89082
2. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to accept, on behalf of the
Municipality, the said conveyances of lands required pursuant to the aforesaid
Agreement.
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BY-LAW read a first time this 27" day of April 1998.
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BY-LAW read a second time this 27h day of April 1998.
BY-LAW read-a third time and finally passed this 27th day of April 1998,
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