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Home My WebLink About06/15/1998 MUNICIPALITY OF larington ONTARIO DATE: JUNE 15, 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 June 1, 1998. PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting is being held for the purpose of passing a by-law to open, assume and dedicate the extension of Long Sault Road from approximately 1045 metres north of Regional Road 20 to 400 metres south of the St.Lawrence and Hudson Railway (a division of C.P.R.)as public highway. Any person wishing to address this matter,may do so. PRESENTATION Fred Horvath, President, Ontario Recreation Facilities Association—Presentation of Plaque to Council—Recognition of Support. DELEGATIONS 1. Joe Domitrovic, ; 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I— 1 Correspondence received from Inky Mark, M.P.,Dauphin=Swan River—New Canada Act; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY_OF CLARINGTON 40 'TEMPERANCE STREET. ROWMANVILLE .ONTARIO.t.Ir lAfi. 14()S1 A23-3379 . FAY 691.41 A9 Council Agenda -2 - June 15, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 Correspondence received from The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation—Traffic Speed Concerns in the Hamlets of Hampton and Enniskillen; 1-3 Correspondence received from The Honourable David H. Tsubouchi, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations—Liquor Control Board of Ontario Deposit/Retum Pilot Project; 1-4 Correspondence received from Mery K. Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner,Assessment Region No. 13 —Roll Return Delay; 1-5 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on May 13, 1998; 1-6 Correspondence received from Laverne Nimigon, 77 Hobbs Drive, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3M2—Carnival to be held at the Townline Plaza in Courtice; 1- 7 Correspondence received from The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, M.P., Prince Edward-Hastings -ITER Project; 1- 8 Correspondence received from Earl S. Cuddie,Administrator/Clerk, Township of Scugog—Municipality of Clarington's Resolution re Regional and School Board Levies; 1-9 Information Bulletin received from Kawartha Conservation entitled"Friends Double Conservation Funding"; 1- 10 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham—Regional and School Board Levies; I— 11 Correspondence received from Joe Tascona,M.P.P., Simcoe Centre—Abandoned Rail Lines; 1- 12 Newsletter received from Ontario Hydro entitled"Darlington Nuclear Neighbours"; I — 13 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "1998 Assessment Roll Further Delayed"; 1- 14 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Bill 16 Amendments"; MUNICIPALITY OF _ 1arington ONTARIO DATE: JUNE 15, 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 June 1, 1998. PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting is being held for the purpose of passing a by-law to open, assume and dedicate the extension of Long Sault Road from approximately 1045 metres north of Regional Road 20 to 400 metres south of the St. Lawrence and Hudson Railway (a division of C.P.R.)as public highway. Any person wishing to address this matter,may do so. PRESENTATION Fred Horvath, President,Ontario Recreation Facilities Association—Presentation of Plaque to Council—Recognition of Support. DELEGATIONS 1. Joe Domitrovic, ; 3872 Courtice Road,Courtice. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I— I Correspondence received from Inky Mark,M.P.,Dauphin-Swan River—New Canada Act; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY_OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET• BOWMANVILLE-ONTARIO• L1C 3A6• (905) 623.3379 • FAX 623.4169 NEC.CLE0 PAPER Council Agenda -2 - June 15, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1 -2 Correspondence received from The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation—Traffic Speed Concerns in the Hamlets of Hampton and Enniskillen; 1-3 Correspondence received from The Honourable David H. Tsubouchi, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations—Liquor Control Board of Ontario Deposit/Return Pilot Project; 1-4 Correspondence received from Mery K. Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner,Assessment Region No. 13—Roll Return Delay; 1-5 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on May 13, 1998; 1-6 Correspondence received from Laverne Nimigon, 77 Hobbs Drive, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3M2—Carnival to be held at the Townline Plaza in Courtice; 1-7 Correspondence received from The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, M.P., Prince Edward- Hastings - ITER Project; 1- 8 Correspondence received from Earl S. Cuddie,Administrator/Clerk, Township of Scugog—Municipality of Clarington's Resolution re Regional and School Board Levies; 1-9 Information Bulletin received from Kawartha Conservation entitled"Friends Double Conservation Funding"; 1- 10 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham—Regional and School Board Levies; 1— 11 Correspondence received from Joe Tascona, M.P.P., Simcoe Centre—Abandoned Rail Lines; 1- 12 Newsletter received from Ontario Hydro entitled"Darlington Nuclear Neighbours"; 1— 13 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"1998 Assessment Roll Further Delayed"; 1- 14 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Bill 16 Amendments"; Council Agenda - 3 - June 15, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 15 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on May 20, 1998; 1- 16 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Legislation Introduced to Restructure Ontario's Electricity Sector"; 1- 17 News Release received from Ontario Hydro entitled"Ontario Hydro Nuclear Report Cards Released"; 1- 18 Correspondence received from R.G.Morgan,Chair,Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee— 1998 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend; 1- 19 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum&Archives held on May 5, 1998; 1-20 Correspondence received from Michael L. Gourley,Deputy Minister of Finance— Bill 16,the Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998; 1-21 Correspondence received from Janice Harrison,Manager,Secretariat Services, Town of Markham—Alternative GTSB Proposal Discussion Paper; and 1-22 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on May 12, 1998. Receive for Direction D - 1 Correspondence received from 48 individuals—Lishman Proposal; D-2 Correspondence received from Karen McNeil,24 Wrenn Blvd,Bowmanville— Temporary Closure of Wrenn Blvd. For Street Dance; D-3 Correspondence received from Betty Irving,Secretary,Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee—Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade; D-4 Correspondence received from Margaret Rodgers,Curator-Director,Visual Arts Centre of Clarington—Rowena Dykins Sculptural Piece Rivercairn; D-5 Correspondence received from Jill Haskins,Co-ordinator,Enniskillen United Church—Enniskillen Community 2nd Annual B.B.Q.; �9 Council Agenda - 4 - June 15, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Correspondence received from Judy Sgro, Toronto City Councillor—Toronto Initiates LCBO Bottle Returns; D- 7 Correspondence received from Bruce Taylor, Town of Pickering—Resolution re: Landfill Sites; D- 8 Correspondence received from Brenton Rickard, Chairman,Newcastle Hall Board- Temporary Road Closure of Highway#2 from the Nursing Home to Baldwin Street for the Soap Box Derby; D—9 Correspondence received from Kim Zeppari, 20 Parklawn Drive, Courtice, L 1 E 1 Y8 —Bowmanville Kinsmen Club Fireworks Display at Pingle's Farm; and D— 10 Correspondence received from Jean Graham, Chairperson,Newcastle Lions Club -Annual Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon. MOTION c i NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS i I I• General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 8, 1998; and 2• Report TR-47-98— 1998 Current Budget Timetable. I UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS i 98-88 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle(Halminen) (Item#5 of Report#1); 98-89 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle(West Bowmanville) (Item#6 of Report#1); 98-90 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways,municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington(Item#15 of Report fl);); i Council Agenda - 5 - June 15, 1998 BY-LAWS 98-91 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended,being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways,municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington(Item#16 of Report#1); 98-92 being a by-law to establish a reserve for Ontario 2000 Summer Games (Approved by Council June 1, 1998); 98-93 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91012 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-91012 (Approved by Council on July 8, 1997); 98-94 being a by-law to open, assume and dedicate as public highway part of the road allowance known as Long Sault Road between Lots 4 and 5 in Concessions 9 and 10,former Township of Darlington in the Municipality of Clarington(Public Meeting); 98-95 being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 7 to the Clarington Official Plan (Item#3 of Report#1); and 98-96 being a by-law to amend By-law 98-10,a by-law to appoint Members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington. OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes June 1, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 1, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS The Mayor led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M.Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C. Trim Councillor T.Young Absent: Councillor J. Schell(Due to illness) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer,W.H. Stockwell Director of Community Services,J. Caruana(Attended until 9:40 p.m.) Fire Chief,M. Creighton(Attended until 9:40 p.m.) Treasurer,M. Marano(Attended until 9:40 p.m.) Director of Public Works, S. Vokes(Attended until 9:40 p.m.) Director of Planning and Development,F. Wu(Attended until 9:40 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D— 1. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Resolution#C-448-98 I Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 11, 1998, be approved. q "CARRIED" i i Council Minutes -2 - June 1, 1998 Mayor Harare displayed a clock which Mary Fitzgerald made and presented to the Town. The face of the clock is a reproduction of the Municipal Crest. Resolution#C-449-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the Mayor and Members of Council send a letter of appreciation to Mary Fitzgerald for her handiwork and gift of the Municipal Crest Clock. "CARRIED" I Mayor Harare advised that she had received a fax from Alan Tonks, G.T.A. Moderator,advising that he will be submitting his report on June 2, 1998,at the Black Creek Pioneer Village at 12:00 noon. Mayor Hamre advised Council that on Friday, May 29,the Matthew, a replica of the John Cabot Vessel, arrived at the Oshawa Harbour. The public will be able to tour the vessel on June 4, 1998. On June 5, 1998,in recognition of Ontario Seniors' Month, Cam Jackson, Minister Without Portfolio,will be touring the Clarington Beach Centre site and Rotary Park. PRESENTATION Jennifer Drummond,Project Supervisor,Russia—Ontario Exchange Canada World Youth,introduced Canada World Youth, a non-profit organization which co-ordinates international exchanges and non-formal experiences for youth. It was founded in 1971 to create unique, cross- cultural learning experiences for youth, develop youth leadership skills and provide opportunities for young people to become more involved in international and community issues. She is presently in Bowmanville setting up the International Youth Exchange Program that will be coming to the municipality and she requested the municipality's support in providing a meeting place,work placement for the youth, and also assistance in finding host families. i Council Minutes - 3 - June 1, 1998 DELEGATIONS Don Welsh, Clarington Older Adults, , appeared before Council to address the grant application submitted by their organization. He indicated that the association is now officially incorporated and the application to receive charitable status has been forwarded and hopefully will be approved in the near future. Mr. Welsh indicated that the organization last year received a grant in the amount of$2,500,however,this year an additional$2,500 is being requested to cover operating costs associated with ensuring that people know about the new facility and the programs being offered. He indicated that these costs would only be a one-time expense and after getting off to a good start,he is confident that the facility will generate enough income to run itself. Tony Samson, addressed Council with respect to Report PD-62-98 (Item#5 of Report#1). Mr. Samson indicated that his company is currently operating out of a mobile trailer and they are presently looking for a permanent site at Part Lot 8, Broken Front Concession, former Town of Bowmanville. He indicated that the location will receive electrical equipment containing PCBs at the site. Storage will take place in two approved storage containers with proper guage steel with removal end plates and neoprene seals. All PCB waste will be properly placed in approved drums and stored in the PCB storage container for disposal. All PCBs will be transferred bya licensed hauler to Swan Hills,Alberta for destruction. No PCB destruction equipment will be located at the site. Mr. Samson requested that Council request the Ministry of the Environment to hold a public information meeting rather than a public hearing, as is being recommended. He indicated that a public hearing is a very lengthy. process. Clay Taylor,North Clarington Ratepayers Association, addressed Council with respect to the Addendum to Report CD-16-98 (Item#8 of Report#1). Mr. Taylor advised that noise levels from both the oval track and the road track continued to violate the levels set out in the municipality's noise by-law this past weekend, May 29 and 30. He indicated that Mosport is picking and choosing which class of cars are running with mufflers and which ones are not. Mr. Taylor indicated that too much time has been spent studying this issue. Reports have been presented and years are going by. The association is requesting that Council: i Council Minutes - 4 - June 1, 1998 DELEGATIONS • Advise Mosport that the noise by-law will be enforced to the letter effective July 1, 1998. • Advise Mosport that they may apply for exemptions for two or three major racing events during the course of the normal racing season. • If Mosport does not take action and operate within the by-law by July 1, 1998,the muncipality proceed to take the necessary action to have the noise by-law enforced. Teddy Nguyen, Olympia Restaurant, . ,addressed Council with respect to his application for a Sign Permit which was issued on April 23, 1998. The permit allowed a new sign measuring 24' x 4' by %Z"to be erected on Mr.Nguyen's restaurant. Following issuance of the permit,Mr. Nguyen was advised that there was a misunderstanding on the dimensions of the sign and the permit was cancelled. Mr.Nguyen requested that Council provide an exemption to the by-law to allow for his new sign to be erected. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution#C-450-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak i THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I—6,1—7, I— 13, I— 15, I—26, 1—29, I-30, I-31, I-36 and I-37. i "CARRIED" 1- 1 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto—Toronto City Council's Response to Draft Greater Toronto Services Board Act; I 1-2 Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Ontario's Commercial and Industrial Education Tax Cut Plan"; 1-3 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on April 20, 1998; i Council Minutes - 5 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I—4 Correspondence received from Alan Tonks, Moderator—Greater Toronto Services Board; 1-5 Correspondence received from L.A. Chiotti, General Manager, Central Region, Consumers Gas—Natural Gas Rate Increase; 1-8 Correspondence received from Glen A. Pearce, President, Envirosearch Limited— 1997 Annual Report,Atlantic Soil Enrichment Program; 1-9 Correspondence received from R. Gosse,Deputy Clerk,Town of Ajax—Highway 2—Highway 401 Corridor Transit Rervice Review; i 1- 10 Correspondence received from John Mills,Director General, Environment Canada-Ontario Region-Fact Sheet- Severe Weather Programs; 1— 11 News Release received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority entitled"Aquatic Bugs Tell the Story"; 1- 12 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on May 5, 1998; 1- 14 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham—The Ministry of Transportation's Involvement in Municipal Plan Review; 1- 16 Correspondence received from Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge—Regional and School Board Levies; i 1- 17 Correspondence received from Len J. Mikulich, City Clerk, City of Brampton—Resolution—Region of Durham School Board Levies; I 1- 18 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on April 21, 1998; I 1- 19 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held on May 5, 1998; 1-20 Correspondence received from R. Gosse,Deputy Clerk,Town of Ajax—Greater Toronto Services Board; i Council Minutes - 6 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I—21 Correspondence received from L.A. Chiotti, General Manager, Central Region, Consumers Gas— 1998 Consumers Gas Environmental Report; 1-22 Correspondence received from Ann Vanstone, Co-Chair, Education Improvement Commission—The Future Role of School Councils; 1-23 Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, I Minister of Municipal Affairs—News Release entitled"1998 Budget Focuses on Tax Cuts for Jobs and Priority Services"; 1-24 Correspondence received from The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing—Greater Toronto Services Board; 1-25 Correspondence received from Janet Ecker, Minister, Ministry of Community and Social Services—Ontario Works Act; 1-27 Correspondence received from Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk,The Regional Municipality of Halton— Proposed New Municipal Act—Region's Response; 1-28 Newsletter received from the Office of the Premier—Making Ontario Communities Safer; 1-32 Correspondence received from Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director,Visual Arts Centre of Clarington—Juried Photography Show; 1-33 Correspondence received from Denis Kelly, Clerk-Administrator, Town of East Gwillimbury—Greater Toronto Services Board; 1-34 Correspondence received from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer j and General Manager,Bowmanville Business Centre—Quilt Extravaganza; 1-35 Correspondence received from Lorna D. Jackson, Mayor, City of Vaughan—Proposed Greater Toronto Services Board; I 1-38 Correspondence received from John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East—Regional and School Board Levies; i Council Minutes - 7 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-39 Correspondence received from Carolyn Lance, Committee Secretary,Town of Georgina—Regional and School Board Levies; and 1-40 Correspondence received from Dr. C.D. MacInnes, Coordinator, Rabies Research, Ministry of Natural Resources—Rabies Control Programs for 1998. 1-6 Resolution#C-451-98 Resolution re: Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak New Municipal Act L11.PR THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Pat Kemp, Deputy Clerk, County of Peterborough addressed to The Honourable Michael Harris,Premier of Ontario, advising that the County of Peterborough passed a resolution demanding that the Government of Ontario delay the implementation of the New Municipal Act until public hearings are held to hear input and concerns from the public and elected officials on the proposed legislation,be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-452-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton i THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-451-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the resolution of the County of Peterborough be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT The Honourable Michael Harris and Pat Kemp, Deputy p ty Clerk, County of Peterborough,be advised of Councils decision. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#C-451-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i Council Minutes - 8 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 Resolution#C-453-98 i Community Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Policing Partnership Program Details THAT the Member Communication received from the Association of Announced Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Community Policing Partnership M06.GE Program Details Announced",be received for information. "CARRIED" 1— 13 Resolution#C-454-98 Reductions in Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Meal Service C10.AD THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa,forwarding a resolution passed by the Council of the City of Oshawa,pertaining to Reductions in Meal Service,be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-455-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-454-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the resolution of the City of Oshawa be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the Region of Durham,all Durham municipalities, all Durham MPPs, the Premier,the Minister of Finance, the Minister . of Municipal Affairs and Housing,the opposition leaders, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" i The foregoing Resolution#C-454-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Council Minutes - 9 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS i 1- 15 Resolution#C-456-98 Legislation Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Introduced to Assist Small THAT the Member Communication received from the Association of Business and Municipalities of Ontario entitled"Legislation Introduced to Assist Small Charities Business and Charities", be received for information. i M06.GE "CARRIED" 1-26 Resolution#C-457-98 Devolution of Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Social Housing to Municipalities THAT the correspondence May 14, 1998, from Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Halton, C10.AD forwarding a resolution pertaining to Devolution of Social Housing to Municipalities,be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-458-98 i Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Young THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-457-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Halton be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Durham MPs and MPPs,the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs,the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Pat Crimmon be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#C-457-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i Council Minutes - 10 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-29 Resolution#C-459-98 Proposed New Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Municipal Act C10.AD THAT the correspondence dated May 14, 1998, from Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga forwarding a resolution pertaining to the Proposed New Municipal Act,be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-460-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-459-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the resolution of the City of Mississauga be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT The Honourable Michael Harris,Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Al Leach,Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham MPPs and the GTA Mayors and Chairs be advised of i Council's decision." "CARRIED" I The foregoing Resolution#C-459-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i l i I I i Council Minutes - 11 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS I 1-30 Resolution#C-461-98 Regional Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Position on Public Alerting and THAT the correspondence dated May 22, 1998, from P.M. Madill, Public Public Notification Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,pertaining to the In a Nuclear Regional Position on Public Alerting and Public Notification in a Nuclear Emergency Emergency,be received for information. P03.GE i "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) i i Resolution#C-462-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young i THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-461-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and referred to the Fire Chief for review and incorporation into the staff report being prepared on this matter." C "CARRIED" I The foregoing Resolution#C-461-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. 1-31 Resolution#C-463-98 AMO Receives Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe Clarification on Latest Changes to THAT the Member Communication received from the Association of Ontario's Fair Municipalities of Ontario entitled"AMO Receives Clarification on Latest Assessment System Changes to Ontario's Fair Assessment System", be received and referred M06.GE to the Treasurer for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee upon receipt of fti ther information. "CARRIED" t I I i Council Minutes - 12 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-36 Resolution#C-464-98 I Proposed Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Municipal Referendum THAT the correspondence dated May 21, 1998, from R.J. Douglas, Town Legislation Clerk,Town of Richmond Hill, forwarding a resolution pertaining to the C10.AD Proposed Municipal Referendum Legislation,be received for information. r "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#C-465-98 i Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-464-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Tony Clement, Minister Responsible for Consultation on the Municipal Referendum Framework—A Consultation Paper, the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, all Municipalities in the Greater Toronto area and John O'Toole, MPP, Durham East,be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" I The foregoing Resolution#C-464-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i I Council Minutes - 13 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-37 Resolution#C-466-98 Aquatic Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak Resources I Management Plan THAT the correspondence dated May 22, 1998, from Samantha D05.GE Mason, Fisheries Biologist, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, advising of a public open house to be held on Monday,June 8, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the Fire and Court Building on Church Street, I Bowmanville,be received for information. "CARRIED" D-2 Resolution#C-467-98 National Kid's Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Trim Day M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 11, 1998, from A. Leona Chase, Executive Director,The Smile Trust,regarding National Kids' Day, be j received; I THAT June 6, 1998,be proclaimed"National Kids' Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT A. Leona Chase be advised of Council's decision. I "CARRIED" D-3 Resolution#C-468-98 Concerns Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Trim Regarding Concession St. E. THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Allison Fellowes Bowmanville Strike, regarding traffic on Concession Street West, be received; and M04.GE THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a response. CARRIED I i i Council Minutes - 14 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D-4 Resolution#C-469-98 Quilt Heritage Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Week M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Alice Carnegie, Show Convenor, Durham Trillium Quilters' Guild,regarding Quilt Heritage Week,be received; THAT November 1 -7 1998 be roclaimed" " p Quilt Heritage Week in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT the Durham Trillium Quilters' Guild be permitted to fly their flag in the Town Square during Quilt Heritage Week; and l THAT Alice Carnegie be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D-5 Resolution#C-470-98 Falls Prevention Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Week M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated April 29, 1998, from Cindy O'Keefe, Chair and Patrick Chan, Co-Chair, Durham Regional Health Department, regarding Falls Prevention Week,be received; THAT the week of September 14, 1998,be proclaimed"Falls Prevention Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Cindy O'Keefe and Patrick Chan,be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" I Council Minutes - 15 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Resolution#C-471-98 Ice Rental Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Request R05.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 4, 1998, from Christie Alexander, President, Bowmanville Figure Skating Club, forwarding a request for ice rental of both pads at the Garnet Rickard Complex on February 18—21, 1999, be received; and THAT the request be referred to the Director of Community Services for I review and preparation of a response. "CARRIED" D-8 Resolution#C-472-98 I National Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Aboriginal Day M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 6, 1998, from Jae Eadie, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities regarding National Aboriginal Day, be received; THAT June 21, 1998, be proclaimed"National Aboriginal Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Jae Eadie be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D-9 Resolution#C-473-98 Flight for Moved by Councillor Youn g, seconded by Councillor Trim Freedom Literacy Awards THAT the correspondence dated May 1998, from Georges C. Clermont, M02.GE President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Post Corporation, regarding the Canada Post Flight for Freedom Literacy Awards, be received; ,I Council Minutes - 16 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS THAT staff be authorized to place an advertisement in the local newspapers, advising that nominations are being accepted for this program; and THAT Georges C. Clermont be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i D— 11 Resolution#C-474-98 Lishman Proposal Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim I D14.DEV.97-058 THAT the petition received from area residents outlining their concerns with respect to the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Paula Lishman International,be received; THAT the petition be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT J. Webster,Lead Petitioner, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i D— 14 Resolution#C-475-98 Bowmanville BIA Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Trim Street Closings M02.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 20, 1998, from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre regarding street closings for various events taking place in the downtown area, be received; THAT the request to amend the street closings on June 20, October 17 and December 4, 1998, by extending the closing at the eastern end on King Street to the sight-line at the eastern edge of the Veltri building and making George Street a one-way street to the north on these occasions, be approved; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 17 - June 1, 1998 i COMMUNICATIONS D— 15 Resolution#C-476-98 Resignation Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim From the Bowmanville THAT the correspondence dated May 20, 1998, from Martha Turner, Museum Board submitting her resignation from the Bowmanville Museum Board, be C12.130 received with regret; THAT Martha Turner be thanked for her services to the Board; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department in order to fill the vacancy created on the Bowmanville Museum Board. "CARRIED" D -18 Resolution#C-477-98 Liquor Licence Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Charity Fundraising Family Picnic THAT the correspondence dated May 14, 1998, from Gerry Mahoney, P09.LI Mahoney Nurseries,regarding the serving of alcoholic beverages at a charity fundraising family picnic scheduled for June 19, 1998, be received; and THAT Gerry Mahoney and Michael Small be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objection to the issuance of a liquor licence from the LLBO for this event. I "CARRIED" D— 1 Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest with the correspondence dated April 28, 1998,regarding Birchdale Village Rezoning and Subdivision Applications,the nature of which is that family members reside in close proximity to the subject property. Resolution#C-478-98 I Birchdale Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Rezoning and Subdivision THAT the correspondence dated April 28, 1998 from R.J. Howes and D14.DEV.95-020 J.A. Hayman, regarding Birchdale Village Rezoning and Subdivision Plan D 12.18T-95029 (Report PD-53-98), be received; Council Minutes - 18 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with the subject matter; and THAT R.J. Howes and J.A. Hayman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D-6 Resolution#C-479-98 Greenbelt Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim Development at Westside Park THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Arnold Mostert, R04.GE regarding Greenbelt Development at Westside Park,Bowmanville,be Received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Arnold Mostert be advised of Council's decision. "MOTION LOST" Resolution#C-480-98 i Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 7, 1998, from Arnold Mostert, regarding Greenbelt Development at Westside Park,Bowmanville, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for immediate action; and I THAT Arnold Mostert be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i Council Minutes - 19 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D- 10 Resolution#C-481-98 Lishman Proposal Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim D14.DEV.97-058 THAT the correspondence received from 107 individuals outlining their concerns with respect to the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Paula Lishman International, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with the subject file; and f THAT George D. MacGregor,Lead Petitioner,be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D— 12 Resolution#C-482-98 Petition for Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Trim Full Time Coverage Courtice Firehall THAT the petition received from residents of the Courtice area, requesting F18.QU 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 i THAT Bev Azevedo, lead petitioner, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" D— 16 Resolution#C-483-98 Trespassing of Moved by Councillor Youn g, seconded by Councillor Trim Hunters D05.GE THAT the correspondence received from several area residents regarding . hunting in the Municipality of Clarington, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department to be reviewed in conjunction with the subject matter; and THAT the residents be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i Council Minutes -20 - June 1, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D— 13 Resolution#C-484-98 Champions of Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim Change Request Financial THAT the correspondence dated May 10, 1998, from Carrie Cameron, Camp Assistance Director, Champions of Change Youth Leadership Camp,requesting Fl LCH financial assistance in order to provide the camp to boys and girls aged 12 to 16 to develop leadership skills through involvement within the community,be received for information; THAT a grant in the amount of$250.00 be approved for the Champions of Change; and THAT Carrie Cameron be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" i D— 17 Resolution#C-485-98 Message of Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim Support KIN Magazine THAT the correspondence dated May 13, 1998,from Barry& Wanda MO l.GE McQueen, 1.997—98 National Presidents,Kinsmen and Kinette Clubs of Canada,requesting the Municipality of Clarington to purchase a Message of Support in the KIN Magazine,be received; i THAT a 1/12 page ad at the cost of$275.00 be purchased for the magazine; and I THAT Barry&Wanda McQueen be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION I i Council Minutes - 21 - June 1, 1998 COMMITTEE REPORTS Report#I Resolution#C-486-98 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton May 25, 1998 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 25, 1998,be approved with the exception of Items#5 and#20. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-487-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 9:46 p.m. I Item#5 Resolution#C-488-98 Certificate of Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton Approval for APCB Transfer THAT Report PD-62-98 be received; Station EOl.CE THAT the Ministry of Environment be advised that the proposed P.C.B. storage facility conforms to the Clarington Official Plan and the Zoning By-law; THAT the Ministry of Environment be requested to hold a public hearing and that all area residents be notified of the application and forwarded a copy of Report PD-62-98; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-62-98 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) I 1 i Council Minutes - 22 - June 1, 1998 REPORTS Resolution#C-489-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution#C-488-98 be amended by deleting the third paragraph and inserting a new third paragraph as follows: "THAT the Ministry of Environment be requested to hold an informal public meeting with area residents prior to issuance of a Certificate of Approval; and" "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#C-488-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Item#20 Resolution#C-490-98 1998 Municipal Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton Grants THAT Report CS-09-98 be received; THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests; THAT all applicants be advised of Councils decision. 1) THAT Application#98-001 -Durham Countryside Adventure i Committee be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,000; 2) THAT Application#98-002-the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living be approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000; 3) THAT Application#98-003 - St. John's Ambulance—Durham Region(Oshawa/Clarington)be approved for a grant in the amount_ of$400; i 4) THAT Application#98-004- Solina Community Centre Board be II approved for a grant in the amount of$500; 5) THAT Application#98-005 -the Newcastle Community Hall be approved for a grant in the amount of$13,200; i Council Minutes - 23 - June 1, 1998 REPORTS i 6) THAT Application#98-006-the Clarington Older Adults Association be tabled to the Council Meeting scheduled for June 1, j 1998; 7) THAT Application#98-007-the Young Women's Christian Association(Y.W.C.A.) be approved for a grant in the amount of $275; 8) THAT Application#98-008 -the Clarington Youth Council be approved for a grant in the amount of$2,000; I THAT Application#98-011 -the Courtice Team Drop in Centre— Clarington Youth Council be approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000; THAT the Treasurer provide guidance pertaining to the accounting requirements associated with municipal grants; 9) THAT Application#98-009-Friends of Second Marsh be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,000; 10) THAT Application#98-010 from—the John Howard Society of Durham Region—Clarington Office be denied. 11) THAT Application#98-012-the Durham Central Agriculture Society be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,000; 12) THAT Application#98-013 -Clarington Minor Hockey Association be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,200; 13) THAT Application#98-014-the Durham Region Community Care Association be approved for a grant in the amount of$5,500; j 14) THAT Application#98-015 -the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee be approved for a grant in the amount of$2,000; 15) THAT Application#98-016 -Bethesda House be approved for a grant in the amount of$2,400; 16) THAT Application#98-017-the Senior Citizens of Newcastle be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,000; 17) THAT Application#98-018 from the Intercede Diversion Program denied; I Council Minutes -24 - June 1, 1998 REPORTS 18) THAT Application#98-019 -the Clarington Orioles Baseball Club be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,000; 19) THAT Application#98-020 -the Bowmanville District Horticulture Society be approved for a grant in the amount of $350; THAT Application#98-033 -the Orono District Horticulture Society be approved for a grant in the amount of$350; li THAT Application#98-035 -the Newcastle District Horticulture Society be approved for a grant in the amount of$350; I 20) THAT Application#98-021 -the Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team Inc. be approved for a grant in the amount of $1,000; L 21) THAT Application#98-022 -Tyrone Community Centre be approved for a grant in the amount of$2,000; 22) THAT Application#98-023 -the Tyrone Athletic Association be approved for a grant in the amount of$2,000; 23) THAT Application#98-024-the Clarington East Food Bank be approved for a grant in the amount of$450; THAT Application#98-030-the Helping Hands Food Bank be approved for a grant in the amount of$450; 24) THAT Application#98-025 -the Orono Figure Skating Club Inc. i be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,500; 25) THAT Application#98-026 -the Lions Club of Courtice be approved for a one time grant in the amount of$1,000; 26) THAT Application#98-027 from the Native Cultural and Community Centre of Durham Region be denied; 27) THAT Application#98-028 -the Clarington Recreational Hockey League be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,750; 28) THAT Application 998-029 -the Residents Recreational and Activity Program(R.A.P.) be approved for a grant in the amount of $700; i Council Minutes - 25 - June 1, 1998 REPORTS i 29) THAT Application#98-031 -the Orono Amateur Athletic Association be approved for a grant in the amount of$450; 30) THAT Application#98-032 from the Courtice Masters Swimming g be denied; 31) THAT Application#98-034- Clarington Swim Club be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,500; I 32) THAT Application#98-036 from the Devries Family Singers be denied; and 33) THAT Application#98-037 -Newcastle Skating Club be approved for a grant in the amount of$1,500. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS) i Resolution#C-491-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the applications for financial assistance received from the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra and the Durham Central Saddle Club,be denied. "CARRIED" i Resolution#C-492-98 I Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Oshawa Durham Symphony Orchestra,the Durham Central Saddle Club and the Champions of Change, be advised of the Municipality's grant process. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#C-490-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. i i Council Minutes - 26 - June 1, 1998 REPORTS Report#2 Resolution#C-493-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the Confidential Addendum to Report CD-26-98 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a"closed"meeting of Council. "CARRIED" I Report#3 Resolution#C-494-98 i Tender CL98-7 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim Supply& Delivery High Performance THAT Report TR-45-98 be received; Cold Mix F18.QU THAT the G.H. Company, Mississauga, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of$67,056.00 (including applicable taxes),being the lowest responsible bidder,meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL98-7, be awarded the contract to supply High Performance Cold Mix on an"as required"basis to the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 1998 Public Works Road Maintenance,Pavement Patching Account#7208-00411-0169. "CARRIED" UNFIMSHED BUSINESS i Resolution#C-495-98 Sign Permit Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe Olympia Restaurant T07.GE THAT the correspondence dated May 5, 1998, from Teddy Nguyen, pertaining to a sign permit be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" i i Council Minutes -27 - June 1, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-496-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe WHEREAS,the Bowmanville Business Centre has indicated that the proposed sign for the Olympia Restaurant is not appropriate in a downtown area seeking to promote itself as a historic place to tour and shop; f NOW THEREFORE,the request for an exemption from the municipality's sign by-law submitted by Teddy Nguyen, Olympia Restaurant,be denied. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-497-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Director of Planning and Development be directed to reimburse Mr.Nguyen's application fee of$25.00 because of the misunderstanding in this case. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-498-98 Grant Application Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe Older Adults F05.BU THAT the grant application submitted by the Clarington Older Adult Association be lifted from the table. i "CARRIED" Resolution#C-499-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Grant Application#98-006—the Clarington Older Association be approved in the amount of$5,000; and THAT Don Welsh be advised of Council's decision. i "CARRIED" . i I Council Minutes -28 - June 1, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution#C-500-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Clay Taylor be acknowledged. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-501-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the balance of unallocated Municipal Grant funds from the I maximum dollar allocation of$65,000.00 be deposited into the unallocated grants account to be used in consideration of subsequent grant requests. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-502-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the presentation of Jennifer Drummond be received and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to take action on implementation of the exchange program; and THAT Jennifer Drummond be wished every success with her program. "CARRIED" I BY-LAWS Resolution#C-503-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 98-83 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 6 to the Clarington Official Plan; i i f i i Council Minutes - 29 - June 1, 1998 BY-LAWS I 98-84 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways,municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 98-85 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington; and i 98-86 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle(Muir). "CARRIED" Resolution#C-504-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-83 to 98-86 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" � OTHER BUSINESS I Regional Update Councillor Mutton stated that the Director of Finance for the Regional j Municipality of Durham has advised him that the Assessment Rolls will be delayed a further two weeks and,therefore,the Regional Council will be meeting in July in order to deal with the 1998 budget. The Durham `99 Committee will be meeting on June 5, 1998 and a logo contest has been announced for the 25h anniversary. Also, a"Habitat for Humanity"project will be undertaken for this anniversary. Councillor Mutton is pleased to announce that the Durham Regional Police Foot and Bike Patrol has commenced in Newcastle and Orono. Councillor Novak indicated that, in recognition of Senior's Month, activities are being undertaken at various Regional facilities. I The Transit Committee will be meeting next week and a further update will be provided following such meeting. I I i i Council Minutes - 30 - June 1, 1998 OTHER BUSINESS The Bowmanville Museum is busy planning for their Canada Day Celebrations. Councillor Novak brought to Council's attention the Open House which is being held on Monday, June 8, 1998,to inform local residents of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Watersheds. Committee/Boards Councillor Mutton advised that he is a member of the First Physician Update Recruiting Committee whose mandate it is to find new doctors for the municipality. He reported that a new doctor has set up a practice in the municipality and the three retirements have been filled. However,the municipality is still short 12 to 14 positions. The Clarke Museum has recently completed its new ramp and sidewalk projects. I Councillor Rowe indicated that the Friends of the Second Marsh will be meeting on June 11, 1998. The Animal Advisory Committee manned a booth at the Courtice Lions Carnival and a great deal of interest was shown towards the shelter at that time. The Library Board has recently met with the Council and the School Board Trustees and they are attempting to find co-operative efforts in providing services between the schools and the library. On June 13, 1998, Friends of the Library will be holding a barbeque at Loblaws. Solina Day will also be held on June 13, 1998. The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee had a booth at the 100`h Anniversary of the Orono Town Hall and some members of the committee are working with Jennifer Cooke in order to put heritage information on the municipality's website. The Visual Arts Centre is holding its Juried Show on June 14 and on June 13 the Kids in the Mill Program will be held. Councillor Trim advised that the Newcastle Community Hall Board has been working with the Property Manager with respect to maintenance improvements. The I OO h Anniversary of the Orono Town Hall was held on May 15, 1998. Council Minutes - 31 - June 1, 1998 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Young advised that the Clarke Museum held a very successful book sale and the Newcastle Arena has begun a campaign to sell ad space along their boards. The Tyrone Park work is progressing very well. Resolution#C-505-98 Fencing of Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim Property - Dog Owners THAT the Clerk's Department review and report on the possibility of P 14.AN requiring that dog owners fence their property. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-506-98 Greater Toronto Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young Services Board D02.GE WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has closely monitored and participated in, when asked,the numerous studies carried out by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing pertaining to the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has participated in the recent review of the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board Act under the guidance of the Greater Toronto Area Moderator,Mr. Alan Tonks; and WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has carried out preliminary studies surrounding the issue of Clarington's role in the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board; and WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, along with the Rural Mayors of the Greater Toronto Area, requested a three-year grace period to carry out necessary studies in order to assess Clarington's role either as part of a Greater Toronto Services Board or as a non-member of a Greater Toronto Services Board; and WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has not responded to Clarington's request for a three-year grace period; and i WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is of the opinion that the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board is to take place by way of Provincial legislation; and Council Minutes - 32 - June 1, 1998 OTHER BUSINESS WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is still of the opinion that in order to properly represent the constituents of Clarington it is imperative that in-depth studies be carried out and that the results of those studies be taken to the residents of the Municipality of Clarington so that they may appreciate the ramifications of any legislation that would place the Municipality of Clarington as a member of the Greater Toronto Services Board against the will of the electorate; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a) without the guarantee of a voting representative from the Municipality of Clarington to the Greater Toronto Services Board, and b) without the guarantee of a three-year grace period following passage of the legislation in order to carry out the necessary studies as referred to above,the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised that the Municipality of Clarington's elected members of Council are diametrically opposed to the Municipality of Clarington being part of a Greater Toronto Services Board. However, should Clarington be guaranteed a voting representative to the Greater Toronto Services Board and should Clarington be given a three-year grace period for study purposes,the Municipality of Clarington would give its full support and co- operation to the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Alan Tonks, Greater Toronto Area Moderator, The Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario,The Honourable Allan Leach,Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, John O'Toole, MPP,all MPPs representing the Greater Toronto Area and all member municipalities of The Greater Toronto Area. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" i Council Minutes - 33 - June 1, 1998 OTHER BUSINESS Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Schell Councillor Novak j Councillor Rowe Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Harare Resolution#C-507-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting be"closed"to discuss a personnel issue. "CARRIED" Resolution#C-508-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken during the"closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW i I Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution#C-509-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-87, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 1 st day of June 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" I i I Council Minutes - 34 - June 1, 1998 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution#C-510-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-87 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution#C-511-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak I THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:48 p.m. I "CARRIED" I MAYOR CLERK I i I I I l COUNCIL INFORFMATION I-1 House of Commons Chambre des communes OTTAWA KIAOA6 Official Opposition Opposition officielle I, 0 T T A W A, May 22, 1998 �I Attention: All Members of Council j Greetings: On May 7, 1998,the Official Opposition released its draft of the New Canada Act which includes a section specific to municipal governments, Section 5: The Government of Canada hereby recognizes Municipal Governments as lthe first level of government in Canada, and agrees to ensure Municipal Government representation at federal provincial conferences dealing with the provision and financing of essential services. The input a number of you gave on earlier draft resolutions was invaluable. We believe this section of'our proposed New Canada Act could go far to addressing the concerns of municipalities. But we want to hear from you further. Would you take a moment to consider the above, and give us your feedback? Does this sufficiently encompass the concerns of municipalities? If you would like to receive a copy of the Official Opposition's New Canada Act in its entirety please contact my office by phone, fax, e-mail, or regular post (below). Sincerely, CLERf( ACK. BY Inky Mark, M.P. (Dauphin--Swan River) i ORIGINAL T Critic, Municipalities �OOPIES TO: Tel: (613) 992-3176 Fax: (613) 992-0930 e-mail:marki@ arl.gc.ca Mail: Inky Mark, M.P. I-._...._... ,,._.._.._..... House of Commons Ottawa, ON KlA OA6 __........ . ....... ._ a IM:rek _ ._._.. ...._...._._._..._ _._...�.. ii COUNCIL INFORMATION I-2 Ministry of Ministbre des Transportation Transports Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre 3!rm Ferguson Block,3rd Floor Edifice Ferguson,30 Et �® 77 Wellesley St.West 77,rue Wellesley t9 IO 15 A11 ,JO Ontario Toronto,Ontario Toronto(Ontario) u M7A 1Z8 M7A 1Z8 (416)327-9200 (416)327-9200 www.mto.gov.on.ca www.mto.gov.on.ca May 19, 1998 Ms. Marie P. Knight Deputy Clerk Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington i 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario UC 3A6 Dear Ms. Knight: The Premier's Office has recently forwarded me a copy of your Council Resolution#GPA-16- 98,regarding traffic speed concerns in the Hamlets of Hampton and Enniskillen. Staff from the Central Region Traffic Management Office have been in contact with you, and it is our understanding that the principal issue is that Council has requested that the Province of Ontario provide funding toward the purchase of speed enforcement equipment. I have forwarded your letter to the Honourable James Flaherty, Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services, who has responsibility for this issue. I am sure Mr.Flaherty, or a member of his staff, will be in contact with you shortly. I trust this action is satisfactory.. Yours very truly, WSTRI]BUTIOht CLERK Tony Clement ACK. BY Minister ' ORIGINAL TO:... COPES TO: cc. The Honourable James Flaherty The Honourable Michael D. Harris _•- COUNCIL INFORMATION I-3 Ministry of Ministbre de Consumer and la Consommation Commercial Relations et du Commerce Office of the Minister Bureau du ministre 35th Floor 358 etage JUN i i 19 aM '9a ®®,® 250 Yonge St 250 rue Yonge Toronto ON M5B 2N5 Toronto ON M5B 21\15 (416)326-8500 (416)326-8500 TTIP i May 28, 1998 MAY 2 8 1999 r' r ?1 MAYJ,.}fly ✓: Her Worship Diane Hamre Mayor Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 Dear Mayor Hamre: Thank you for your letter of April 21,,1998 regarding your support of Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority's request concerning the implementation of a Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LOBO) deposit/return pilot project. I recognize that this issue is of interest to many municipalities, however, there are a number of operational difficulties and costs associated with the implementation of a deposit/return system at the LOBO. Many LCBO stores,particularly mini-stores,kiosks, strip mall and shopping mall locations, with large customer areas and little warehouse space are not conducive to a deposit/return system. f You may be aware that the Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) undertook a multi- stakeholder consultation process in an effort to clarify appropriate roles and responsibilities in the area of waste management. The RCO's report was recently presented to the Minister of Environment, the Honourable Norman Sterling. While the LCBO has no immediate plans to pursue a deposit/return initiative, I will keep the views expressed by your resolution in mind. In my view,an LCBO deposit/return system has to be considered in the context of a broader government review of waste management issues. 1; :'1'i�.= CLERK Again, thank you for taking the time to share your views with me. } , Yours tr ly, ORIGINAL ► "'T Tsubo jinister _....._._ .. ... -----� COUNCIL INFORMATION 1_4 Assessment Region No. 13 Region 11t6 R glonal NO 13 Ontario Regional Municipality of Durham MunicipalitG R6gionale de Durham Office Galleria Suite 170 Office Galleria Bureau 170 419 King Street West 419 rue King ouest Oshawa ON W 2K5 Oshawa ON L1J 2K5 Tel(905)432-8444 T61(905)432-84 �j 12 os PM '99 Fax (905)432-1071 T�I�c(905)43271 I May 29, 1998 Ms. Patti Barrie Clerk The Corporation of The Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6 Dear Ms. Barrie: Re: ROLL RETURN DELAY I On May 28th, the Government offered Committee time on Bill 16, the Small Business and Protection of Charities Act. This decision means that the scheduled delivery of the 1997 assessment rolls to municipalities on Friday, May 29th, has had to be delayed. I The House Leaders will meet shortly to determine when the Committee hearings will be held. The earliest the hearing could begin is in the week of June 1st. Once the legislative process is completed, and if Bill 16 receives Royal Assent and becomes law,. the rolls will be delivered. Municipalities will be advised of the revised roll de.livery,date as soon as possible. Yours truly t�t5a�! I .ACK. BY Mery K. Bowen Regional Assessment Commissioner ---�-r - MKB/kj , c.c. Marie Marano, Treasurer UNL1L MURMA11UN I=5 t�� I•v _ T3i _ I 37 Silver Street, P.O. Ok �� B -� 90�'6�92p�X98 Chu'' I88 V1 G 8OU'manville, Ontaix° i June 5, 1998 Patti L. Barrie Clerk . Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 I Dear Patti: Please include, on the next Council Meeting Agenda,the enclosed May 1998 Curator's Report iand May 13th, 1998 Bowmanville Museum Board Meeting Minutes for Council's information. Thank you. Yours truly, r �t, 6V .._._ Ellen Logan S ecretary/Treasurer Encl. (Se- C, . ' i l BOWMANVaI.E MUSEUM BOARD ddwMmkpftact*40n BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MAY 13TH, 1998 MINUTES PRESENT: A. Bark; C. Morgan; L. Paradis; S. Leetooze; J. Schell; D. McKenzie; M. Novak C. Taws, E. Logan REGRETS: G. Ashton ABSENT: M. Turner 1. The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arnold Bark, at 7:OOpm. 2. Motion - to adopt the agenda,with additions to New Business: b) Event staffing c) 97 Year Review. — Moved by C. Morgan 2"d L. Paradis carried - -k 3. Motion - to approve the April 8', 1998 Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Moved by D. McKenzie 2nd J. Schell carried8r - 4. BUSINESS ARISING: Membership Drive As no-one has volunteered to take over the Membership Drive, the Chairman suggested that at every special event a table be set up with membership application forms and literature. Museum Video Tape L The Curator contacted Durham College about videotaping the Museum tour and Terry Capar came to view the Museum. He noted the rooms were quite small for technical angles but will return with an assistant and give an estimate. The video will be approx one hour in length, with background music. Museum Raffle Mary Novak has secured funding for the Museum main raffle, which will include a watercolour painting of the Museum. Also the donation will cover the costs of printing t- shirts, sweatshirts and golf shirts with the Museum logo and the sponsors logo. New Board Member Nothing to report. i l Page 2 May 13/98 Minutes Repainting of Verandah Nothing to report. It was noted that the repainting should be the presgot.•yellow and if possible that it be completed before Fall when the film company will return. Millennium/Carriage House The Finance&Planning Committee has not had a meeting to discuss these matters but Jim Schell agreed to help Larry reapply to the McLaughlin Foundation for the grant to rebuilt the Carriage House, and Sher will inquire into other Charitable Foundations at the Library. Sher will also inquire into grants available to celebrate the millennium. Tom Webb Plaque Staffords Monuments are donating two bronze plaques (tax receipt+ 3 months free j advertising in Museum Newsletter) to be installed on the arbor at Tom's garden. May 9' Clean Up Dianne reported that the clean up went very well. Between Arnold and his wife, Clayton and his wife, Diane's husband and her friend, Charles and Larry, they accomplished quite a ( lot. Dianne had it well organized. Building Inspection Schedule I Inspections are scheduled to be held every two months on the first Tuesday of the month at 3pm. Councillors Novak and Schell will fill in where necessary. June 2nd Larry&Dianne August 4''' Dianne& Clayton October 6" Clayton& Sher December I" Sher&Martha I February 8d' Martha& Gladys April 6°' . Gladys&Larry Beanie Baby Raffle Draw The Beanie Baby Raffle draw was held on May V. Cathy Humber won First Prize end Guy Hamelin won 2"d Prize. Carol Anderson drew the winning tickets. The month-long raffle took in $188.00. Barbie Doll Raffle The Barbie Doll Raffle commenced on May 1" and the 1"Prize has not arrived yet but will be sent by Purolator later this week. Tickets are going well already. The draw will be held on Canada Day. 5. CORRESPONDENCE; Information on photocopiers was included in the correspondence. Costs for a new photocopier may be included in 1999's Capital Expenditures. Motion - to accept the April 1998 Correspondence for information. Moved by J. Schell — 2nd C. Morgan carried 9$ 3 a Page 3 May 13/98 Minutes 6. PRESENTATION OF APRIL 1998 BILLS: Motion - to acknowledge payment of the April 1998 dills,-listed in Section 3. Moved by D. McKenzie — 2nd S. Leetooze carried Q`# ..................... 7. FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORT: The Finance Chairman, Larry Paradis, reported on the expenditures and revenues to date. Motion - to approve the Finance Committee Report as presented. Moved by J. Schell 2nd C. Morgan carried 981 i COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Nothing to report. PROPERTY COMMITTEE Property- Yard Chairman, Dianne McKenzie reported that the yard clean up went wool with the help of the Board, family, volunteers, Beavers, Cubs and Central School students. The urn will be completed in the next week. Most of the perennials(donated and purchased) have been planted and a few annuals will be purchased and planted in the next couple of weeks. Tom's garden has been completed. The arbor has been completed and installed. Bird feeder installed. A bird bath has been purchased and Dianne is still looking for stone benches. The dedication will take place July 8d' at 11:30am. Coupons for the Museum's Afternoon Tea have been enclosed in thank you cards sent with invitations to attend the dedication ceremony. Bobby Lawn has been hired to spray lawns. Picov's and Rekker's giving*the Museum a 15% discount on plants. The Town delivered wood chips. Doug McKenzie trimmed.bushes. Larry and Dianne removed old fence posts along the driveway. St. Stephen's School interested in starting a sculptural garden. Dianne encouraged them to adopt a garden to care for with his class. Waiting for follow up. Upcoming jobs are: removing stumps and weeds along Wellington Street, wood chips added to gardens, annuals to be planted, driveway swept, establishing a new garden at North/West corner of building, secure new benches, estimate for new arbor with top of old arbor to be reused, hose roller to be purchased. Dianne will approach Marnwood to inquire.whether they would like to adopt a garden to weed and water for their residents. Motion - to approve the Property Committee Report for information. — Moved by J. Schell 2n� L. Paradis carried ORNA I Page 4 May 13/98 Minutes 8. CURATOR'S APRIL 1998 REPORT: The Curator reported 709 visitors to the Museum during the month of April. The BIA Walking Tour kickoff is June 6 . The brochure will be ready buf doesn't know if all the plaques will be hung. A new volunteer, from Whitby Jail on a community programme, will be doing outside maintenance and gardening on Saturdays, 10am to 3pm. Interviews for a summer student will be held next Thursday at l:00pm. Clayton will help Charles with these interviews. Motion - to accept the Curator's April Report for information. — Moved by M.Novak — 2°d J. Schell carried �$ `i i 8. FRIENDS OF MUSEUM No report. They have stopped meeting for the summer. 9. BUSINESS ARISING: Antique Car Club Show . This will be held on Saturday,May 30'h, loam to 3pm. Larry and Warner Fehn will be I manning the BBQ, which will include hamburgers and hot dogs. Sher will sell the refreshments tickets. Dianne will look after the raffle and membership table and a Car Club representative will take care of the trophy& prize table for the cars. Val will be in to do tours of the Museum. Silver Street will be closed off from the exit at Home Hardware to Wellington Street. Event Staffing The Chairman requested a list of jobs that will need volunteers on Canada Day for the next meeting. i 97 Year End Review The Chairman put before the Board a letter of congratulations on the 1997 Year End Review and all that the Board and Staff have accomplished during that year. 11. Motion - to adjourn at 8:50pm j — Moved by A.Bark Carried $» »t& i i I DOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD CURATOR'S REPORT MAY 1.998 May 1: Walking Tour, St. Stephen's Secondary School, lOpp. Held Beanie Baby Raffle draw at Museum. Carol Anderson drew the winners and the Statesman was here. May 2: Clarington Museum display at Maplefest, 500pp. Val watched Museum. Wedding Photo, 30pp. May 3: Ladies Group tour, 8p. Education Programme, Walking Tour, Central School, 6pp. May 4: Had Car Show form signed by fire Dept. And Police Dept. To have permission to close Silver Street. Education Programme, Walking Tour, Central School, 8pp. Returned name quilt to Rob Lambert. Clean up at Hampton with Anna Blake. May 6: Education Programme, Walking Tour, Central School, 7pp. Attended evening Fun Fair at Central School. May 8: Fire alarm inspected. May 9: Board Clean Up Day. Wedding Photos, 35pp. May 12: Education Programme, Walking Tour, Central School, 7pp. May 13: Wedding Photos, 22pp. Education Programme, Walking Tour, Central School, 7pp. May 15: Met with Terry Capar, from Durham College, re training film for Museum. Strathaven Tour, 20pp. Assisted Clarke Museum with their evening Book Sale. May 19: Friends last meeting for summer. May 20: Outreach Slide Show, Centre for Individual Studies, 25pp. May 22: Met Mrs. Rundle at Marnwood. She donated two dolls. Helped run Clarington Museums and LACAC display at the Centennial Celebrations for Orono Town Hall., 100pp. May 23: Charlene Barker was in for the first time. She is doing yard work under a community work programme through Whitby Jail. May 24: Clarington Museum display with some antique toys at the Bowmanville Miniature Show, 100pp. May 28: Clayton and I interviewed for Summer Student. We choose Andrea Fagan. She will start June 2"d May 29: Bernice Harper in. She is the artist who will paint the Museum for a raffle prize. May 30: Antique Car Show, 17 cars in total, 200pp. Charles D. Taws Curator Page 2... : \. .....'....: Curator/May `98 1997 1998°.:•. � F Adults 10 $20.00 Adults 21 542.00 Family (1) 4 $4.00 Family (10) 540.00 40 Children 13 $13.00 Children 51 551.00 Seniors 7 $7.00 Seniors 17 $17.00 i MISSIONS :.. ....q €`<><>` :`.: :.:: .::.$4..4..10:::: .:.::.::..:AT7MISSONS::::::.:..:.;::::.:.:::12 :::::..::::$15Q.Q:0:>: DOOR DONATIONS $46.15 DOOR DONATIONS $89.66 UNPAID VISITORS 451 UNPAID VISITORS 418 MEMBERSHIP / 244 MEMBERSHIP/ 115 WEDDING VISITORS WEDDING VISITORS !A.+ 4*'e*��ztt�`*e��,}Y+e; t*v��•eal+. t,.! tt:?:Y�'r., 'v�. ..�- .�..4...�•.. :t*utr.•s�s+�..Rf•t- *S,. 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A copy of their approval was given to you on May 28. i Funds raised from the event will go to Lupus Research. There are five hospitals in Ontario that are presently doing research. They are located in Ottawa,Hamilton, London and three in Toronto (one of which is Sick Children's). All rides and games of chance are owned and operated by Gable Concessions of Simcoe, Ontario. Gable Concessions has two food/beverage trailers. One if for hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, etc. i and the other is for candy apples, candy floss, popcorn, etc. Hours of operation would be from noon to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. On Sunday it would probably be from noon to 6:00 p.m. These may vary slightly depending upon weather conditions. Security will be provided and proof of insurance is available. Directors of the Durham Region Lupus Association are: Miss Sharon Gayle(905-619-0000) who is the president and myself who is the fundraiser chairperson. -- - ... . Please inform me as soon as possible of your decision. If you require further info*tion documentation please give me a call. ! iieflry-:F'- I Laverne Nimigon -- '� 905-623-1209 - ! -- --. COUNCIL INFORMATION }� I-7 Office of the Minister Cabinet du Ministre of Agriculture and °`x' ` de 1'Agriculture et de Agri-Food """ �i, I'Agro-alimentaire Ottawa, Canada K 1 A 005 AN 5 12 38 PM '96 June 3, 1998. Ms. Marie Knight Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Dear Ms. Knight; Thank you for your recent letter regarding the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER). I read your letter with interest and I assure you that I appreciate being made aware of your support of this potential project. As I am sure you are already aware,the government will be reconsidering its position on the Reactor project in the near future. When this project does come before Cabinet, I will be considering its merits thoroughly,and will be formulating my decision based on a complete investigation of the issues surrounding the ITER. In my capacity as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and as a member of the Committee for Economic Union, I assure you that I, along with my colleagues,will give this project careful consideration when it comes before Cabinet. Thank you again for having taken the time to write to my office. I Yours sincerely, ION : AHon. V n ' f, P.C., M.P. ' Prince Edward-Hastings -=-= _f fir ' t i Canada 4EESv-7... ; COUNCIL INFORMATION I�g TOWNSHIP OF SCUCOC ` —_ 181 PERRY STREET–P.O.BOX 780 Phone:905-985-7346 \\' PORT PERRY,ONTARIO 1_91, 1 A7 or 905-985-7393 Main Office Fax:905-985-9914 �� ' rownsniv scuoQa Clerk's Office Fax:905-985-1931 w EARL S. CUDDIE,A.M.C.r.,C.M.C. Administrator-Clark i May 26, 1998 i i Ms. Pat Madill, Clerk Region of Durham 605 Rossland Rd. E. WHITBY, Ontario UN 6A3 Re: Municipality of Clarington's Resolution re Regional and School Board Levies I Dear Ms. Madill: At the last regular meeting of the Council of the Township of Scugog held May 11, 1998, Council considered a resolution passed by the Municipality of Clarington requesting the Province to pass legislation for a second interim tax bill to be able to pay Regional and School Board levies. I am pleased to advise that Council, by resolution, endorsed the Municipality of Clarington's position. i Should you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to advise. Yours truly, ....bIST` i`ION CEERK ..�..,..... . ACK. BY ORIGINAL 0 Earl S. Cuddie C PIES T A.M.C.T., C.M.C. ____. .....�' Administrator/Clerk I cc: M.F.O.A. A.M.O. Mr. J. O'Toole, MPP - Municipality of Clarington :F,E 3 �L.,K fill 01 lift COUNCIL INFORMATION I-9 U F, " L I", 1 1 i June 1, 1998. I Friends Double Conservation Funding The Friends of Kawartha Conservation set the tone for their second annual general meeting on May 27, 1998 by announcing that they would double their funding contribution to Kawartha Conservation programming. "1 was really taken by surprise when Friends Chair, Dave Gascoigne announced that Friends would double their support to$10,000 for 1998", said Ian Macnab, General Manager of Kawartha Conservation. Macnab went on to say that"Friends is a wonderful group of people to work with and everyone involved is certainly dedicated to conservation efforts, but to see this level of generosity is really overwhelming." Friends of Kawartha Conservation had originally pledged$5,000.00 in support of conservation areas and environmental monitoring through 1996. In making the announcement to double Friends funding support; Chair Dave Gascoigne indicated that this action was possible"due to the tremendous success of the recent dinner-roast for conservation." In formally presenting Macnab with the pledge, Gascoigne said, "we wish to commend you and your staff for the excellent job you do here in the conservation areas. It is a pleasure indeed for Friends to work with your great team." Friends of Kawartha Conservation is a community based group of conservation supporters that was formed in 1996 in the wake of provincial reductions in conservation grants. Now numbering over 60 people, Friends of Kawartha Conservation works to promote conservation, ' organize and operate special conservation events, and fundralse for conservation programming,To become a member in Friends or learn more about their activities, telephone 328•-2271. On Saturday, June 13th, Friends will be hosting Family Fun Day at Ken Reid Conservation Area in partnership with the Heart Health Project of the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit, A wide variety of activities are planned,-includin_ uided--.___..�_�i nature walks, canoe tours, and family olympic games. 1 , -30- BY +' OR!3,1NAL T!, For more information, please contact: =~-- C„1 icy It,. Ian Macnab (706) 328-2271 Ken Reid Conservation Area,Kenrei Park Road,R.R.#1,Lindsay,Ontarid K9V 4R1 . ' 705-328-2.271 •.• 1-800-60-5722 k _ _.-. .... .• 1.'5: COUNCIL INFORMATION I710. ' May 26, 1998 i The Regional inicipality Durham Clerk's Department Ms: Patti L. Barrie . 5 Rossland Rd.East Clerk :).'Box 623 Municipality of Clarington Whitby,Ontario Canada L1 N 6A3 em p 40 Temperance Street . • 05)668-7711 Bowmanvillej Ontario ix:(905)668-W63 L1 C 3A6 P.M.Madill,A,M.C.T aglonal Clerk . Regional and School Board Levies C.C. #234, Our File: F33-00, Cb0-0.0 Ms. Barrie, at their meeting held on May 20,•1.998, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham'endorsed the following resolution of your. Council: '.WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is concerned with its ability to set the•1998 budget, arid-collect sufficient tax revenues.in time to pay the Region of Durham.and School Board levies; WHEREAS the Province of Ontatio has delayed the delivery of the assessment roll,-on which all municipal taxes are•'calculated, until May 29, 1998; = WHEREAS the Province•of Ontario has created significant changes•to,the assessment system in the•provision of options which will require considerable.time.for.municipalities to consider.and which will generate computer systems changes.to be.programmed before tax..bills can'be mailed; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario.has permitted the Upper Tier Municipalities to increase their interim levies.by up. to 104%.(Durham �• 82%) of the prior year's tax'levy; WHEREAS the Province of.Ontario requires the Upper-Tier levy-be paid j on request; i - 2- WHEREAS the Province of Ontario requires that the School Board - installments be paid.by June 30, 1998; and WHEREAS the Lower Tier Municipalities'will not-be financially able to continue with normal operations,pay the School Boards or the Upper Tier levies without significant borrowing costs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, in order to permit municipalities to pass their 1998 operating budgets, the Province of Ontario be requested to pass legislation FORTHWITH to permit the following: (1) THAT Lower Tier Municipalities be permitted to issue a second interim tax bill for up.to 100% of the prior year's taxes for all 7 purposes; (2) THAT the Province delay the transfer date of the second School Board installment from June 30 to August 31, 1998; and (3) THAT the Province-fund the cost of borrowing.incurred by any municipality in order to pay the 1.998 levy to the Upper Tier, or the School Boards. THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham and its area municipalities and the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs, be requested:to*endorse the above resolution; THAT the MPPs within the Region of Durham, be notified of the above resolution, and THAT the Municipal Finance Officer's Association (M.F.O.A:), the Association. of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (A.M.C.T.O.), and the Association of Municipalities of.Ontario (A.M:O.), be provided a copy of the above resolution and requested to forward it to their membership for endorsemen.t." ij�-i` TION CLERK • ACK. BY ORIGINAL C PIES TO: P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk _ COUNCIL INFORMATION hp Ontario LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY JOE TASCONA, M.P.P. MAILING ADDRESS: CONSTITUENCY OFFICES: SIMCOE CENTRE ROOM 434 36 MULCASTER ST. BOARDROOM u � � LEGISLATIVE BUILDING BARRIE,ONTARIO BRADFORD � QUEEN'S PARK L4M 3M 1 WEST GWILLIMBURY T_`� TORONTO,ONTARIO TEL.(705)737-4242 PUBLIC LIBRARY M7A IA8 1-800-461-5473 TEL.(905)778-0121 TEL.(416)325-4579 FAX(705)737-1085 FRI.: I OAM-3PM MAY FAX(416)325-4620 MON.-FRI.:9AM-5PM MAY 2 8 1998 THURS.:9AM-7PM May 8, 1998 iMiNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ��F.,_ [ . `;' ;3 I' MAYOR'S OFFICE To Heads and Members of Councils; After being elected as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Simcoe Centre,I realized that the issue of abandoned rail lines, and shorelines were important issues which many municipalities would be facing. Since the federal government passed Canada Transportation Act 1996 and the province passed the complementary legislation The Ontario Shortlines Railways Act i municipalities are now faced with an array of options when one of the major rail carries abandons a route. I formed a committee with other members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus who wished . to investigate this issue. We listened with a number of stakeholders, from the major carriers to those advancing alternative uses if the rails are removed. After months of consultation I prepared a report reviewed by both the committee and the caucus as a whole. This report reviews the background issues describing why the rationalizing is occurring and different approaches which municipalities can take. The report also makes several recommendations for the provincial government's role. I hope that this report assists you in your dealings with abandoned railways. Remember we are here to help. If you require any further information please feel free to contact my office. Sincerely, _...._ ......_ .. . .. _.:_.........._. ORiG}Ns1L T`'._ _�i I � R;1 ?Joe scona. M.P.P.e Centre 4 - . P I ask for your feed back on the Caucus Rail Report... 1. Did you find this report helpful? Yes No D/K 2. Are there any areas of the report which you found particularly useful? Yes No D/K 2 (b) If so which areas? 3. Are there any areas of the report which you thought required more information? Yes No D/K 3.(b) If so which areas? Name: Position: Mailing Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email: i Please fax your reply back: Joseph Tascona M.P.P. Simcoe Centre Room 434 Legislative Building Queen's Park Toronto ON M7A lA8 Fax (416) 325-4620 GI 'i = i ill I I, Report of the Caucus Rail Strategy Committee I Prepared by Joseph N. Tascona, M.P.P. Simcoe Centre Chair of the Caucus Rail Committee i Committee Members Toby Barrett, M.P.P. Norfolk Jack Carroll, M.P.P. Chatham Kent Ted Chudleigh, M.P.P. Halton North Harry Danford, M.P.P. Hastings-Peterborough Barbara Fisher, M.P.P. Bruce Steve Gilchrist, M.P.P. Scarborough East Bill Grimmett, M.P.P. Muskoka Georgian Bay John Hastings, M.P.P. Etoblcoke Rexdale Bert Johnson, M.P.P. Perth Frank Klees, M.P.P. York Mackenzie Julia Munro, M.P.P. Durham York Jerry Ouellette, MPP Oshawa, Doug Roilins,M.P.P. Quinte Toni Skarica, M.P.P. Wentworth North . Bruce Smith, M.P.P. Middlesex Joe Spina, M:PP. Brampton-North Jim Wilson,M.P.P. Simcoe West Terence Young, M.P.P. Halton Centre I i 1.0 INTRODUCTION The Caucus Rail Strategy Committee was established to review Ontario government policy and actions with respect to railway services. The need to do so arose from the concerns of several members regarding constituency issues related to railway services and the use of abandoned railway rights-of-way. The Committee met on several occasions and received briefings on railway matters from Ministry of Transportation staff and presentations by invited stakeholders. A synopsis of the information gathered and issues discussed was circulated to all Committee members with a questionnaire soliciting input on government strategy and policy direction. This report presents a background of the current situation with respect to railway services in Ontario. Much of this addresses the discontinuance process which was one of the primary concerns of the members. Also addressed is the acquisition of railway rights-of- way following service discontinuance. I The report then presents a summary of issues which were the main focus of discussions and provides conclusions and recommendations for the government's consideration. i 2.01BACKGROUND The railway network in Ontario consists primarily of the two national railways, Canadian National Railways (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), with the latter operating in southern and eastern Ontario through its subsidiary, St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway (STL&H). In addition, there are a growing number of regional and shortline railways. The national railways and several of the regional and shortline railways fall within federal jurisdiction. However, most of the shortline railways are within provincial jurisdiction. 2.1 National Railways i CN and CP provide national railway services in Canada as well as in many of the northern U.S. states. They are regulated in Canada by the Canada Transportation Act 199* 996 and by federal railway safety legislation. They are publicly traded corporations with shares held widely across North America and function as business enterprises. They own and maintain their own track and rights-of-way and own or lease most of their operating equipment. As with other business enterprises^function ing in today s-global economy; they are focussed on maintaining their competitive position and on maximizing returns on their investment. Current federal legislation allows the railways to discontinue service on lines they consider marginal or unprofitable after first offering them for sale to potential shortline operators, provincial and municipal governments. There is no longer any consideration of "public interest" in the discontinuance process nor any opportunity for the province or 1 other parties to formally oppose the withdrawal of rail service. Similarly, there is no longer any federal subsidy program to continue service on unprofitable lines. Both railways are engaged in a process of rationalization which is reducing the total length of trackage in Ontario and the number of railway employees. i 2.2 Regional and Shortline Railways Historically regional and shortline railways have been important in the economic development of Ontario (e.g. Ontario Northland Railway, Algoma Central Railway, Essex Terminal Railway). More recently, as a consequence of national railway rationalization, there has been growth in this segment of the railway industry (e.g. Goderich - Exeter Railway, Huron Central Railway). These railways, operating on tracks and rights-of-way purchased or leased from the national railways, provide some local services, but primarily act as feeders to the national network. Operating with small,flexible, often non-union work forces, they are able to function with lower costs and more focussed service than the national carriers they replace. Regional and shortline railways have similar latitude to that of national railways in discontinuing service after offering lines for sale. Ontario has no programs for subsidizing unprofitable railways. Many of the newer shortline railways operate within provincial jurisdiction subject to the Shortline Railway Act 1995, administered by the Ministry of Transportation. Through an interdelegation agreement with the federal government, these railways are subject to i federal standards of railway safety and are inspected by federal officials. i 2.3 Freight Services Except for three shortline railways dedicated to short passenger tours, all railways in Ontario provide freight service. Railways under federal jurisdiction are required by the Canada Transportation Act to "accommodate" traffic offered by shippers adjacent to their lines. The price of freight services are the product of negotiation between shippers and the railways. However, there are regulatory mechanisms for arbitration and/or access to the services of a competing railway when a shipper and carrier cannot agree on service prices. The primary users of railway freight services in Ontario are automotive assembly plants, petroleum and cherimica-1 industries;-forest-productiiidUstries,-' mif ingirid-ustry, steel industry, and the agricultural industry (corn, wheat, soybeans, fertiliser). The railways' intermodal services (truck trailers or containers moved between major centres) are also a significant and growing business. Shippers generally select truck transportation, rather than railway freight services for hauls 2 i of less than 800 km and many industries, particularly manufacturers of secondary products, ship exclusively by truck. Truck service now accounts for 70 - 80 per cent of freight movement in Ontario, and is usually selected for its service characteristics which are often better suited to today's low inventory and "just in time" replenishment practices than rail freight services. 2.4 Passenger Services Intercity railway passenger services in Ontario and across Canada are provided by VIA Rail, a federal Crown agency, chiefly on infrastructure owned by CN and CP. VIA Rail own and operate their own equipment. Regional railway passenger services are also provided by Ontario Northland and Algoma Central Railway. i The federal government provides annual capital and operating subsidies for VIA Rail and also provides subsidies for certain services of Ontario Northland and Algoma Central Railway. Federal subsidies to VIA Rail have been steadily reduced over the past five years and rail passenger funding is expected to continue to decline. The Ontario Government through the Ministry of Northern Development & Mines also subsidizes Ontario Northland rail passenger services. GO Transit, established in 1967, has been a provincial agency responsible for commuter rail services in the Greater Toronto Area. Effective January 1, 1998, it was transferred to the municipalities it serves. Passenger services are provided at the discretion of VIA Rail and GO Transit. Decisions are influenced by ridership and the availability of government funding. There are also several short tourism railways offering seasonal local passenger tours on tracks which they own or lease. Frequently these operate with volunteer labour and use historic equipment which has been restored by local railway enthusiasts. There are no provincial programs for funding such enterprises. 2.5 Railway Rationalization Rationalization has resulted in the creation of a dozen or more shortline railways since 1995. Eight of these new railways are licensed under the Ontario Shortline Railways Act, 1995. The remainder are within federal jurisdiction. Generally, rationalization has developed so that industries dependent on railway freight services have been able to continue to receivesewices-sither-through..short line creatioanr-thesetention of a-rail spur connecting to a main line. In a few cases, shippers have had to switch to truck service. In only one documented case was a small shipper required to either close or relocate. Several communities which no longer have railway services continue to maintain an industrial base served exclusively by truck transportation (e.g. Owen Sound, Orillia, Lindsay). In one particular case - Bruce Energy Centre (Kincardine) - representations have been 3 made that reinstatement of railway freight service is a necessary element to support proposed local industrial development. However, availability of rail freight service is only one of several essential criteria cited by development proponents. Energy prices are a key issue. As rationalization becomes more pervasive, shippers and municipalities are being obliged to become more proactive in developing local solutions to retain rail services which may be, at best, only marginally profitable for shortline operation. Shippers and municipal governments in Guelph, Orangeville, Barrie, and Collingwood are engaged actively in the assessment of, and/or proceeding with, the purchase of lines that would otherwise be discontinued. Port Colborne and Nepean already own railway lines which support freight service to local industries. Rail passenger services have yet to be adversely affected by rationalization. However, in two locations in Ontario, VIA Rail has been.obliged to purchase lines which CN would otherwise have abandoned as they were no longer required for freight services - Chatham/Wndsor and Smith's Falls/Ottawa. Similar situations will develop respecting GO Transit if the national railways proceed with discontinuance plans on lines now carrying GO trains (e.g. Bradford - Toronto). I� 2.6 Abandoned (Discontinued) Railway Rights-of-Way i Under both current federal and Ontario railway legislation,the province and municipalities have the opportunity to purchase railway lines and the right-of-way within the discontinuance process for"net salvage value", if no commercial short line operator has expressed interest. If the "net salvage value" cannot be agreed upon by the parties there are regulatory mechanisms for a value to be established. Should the province or a municipality purchase a line under these provisions they may, instead of operating it as a railway, remove the track and convert it to other uses. Alternatively, if neither the province nor municipalities purchase a line once its service has been discontinued, the railway may remove or sell the track assets and dispose of the property. This provides an opportunity for the province, municipalities, or other interested parties to purchase the right-of-way for other uses (hiking, snowmobile trails, bike paths, etc.). i Railway legislation which prevailed prior to July, 1996 had no explicit provision for provincial or municipal purchase. However, the railways have, in the past, followed a . protocol of offering.�the_1ands—talederalprou incia4—and muaicipaL.governments in succession. In the absence of government interest, they then sell parcels of land to abutting landowners. Ontario, which at one time had allocated funds for purchasing abandoned railway rights-of- way for alternative uses, currently has no ongoing program for purchasing such property. However, through an interministerial committee, the province facilitates purchases by other interested parties. 4 i In the U.S., the National Trails Systems Act provides a legislative framework for rights-of- way to be purchased, notwithstanding any opposition from adjacent landowners. Some states have similar legislation to facilitate preserving land for specific use including railway rights-of-way (e.g. California Land Banking Act). While such U.S. legislation facilitates right-of-way preservation by public agencies or the private sector, it does not provide public funding. There is no comparable federal or Ontario legislation. 2.7 The Provincial Role Ontario supported the federal government in its introduction of the Canada Transportation Act, 1996. Combined with the privatization of CN, it has resulted in a more efficient i national railway industry focussed on serving its primary customers in accessing national and transborder markets. Ontario's companion legislation, the Shortline Railways Act, has enabled shortline entrepreneurs to establish local railway businesses, simply, safely, and with minimal regulatory costs and process. Coupled with Bill 7, Labour Relations and Employment Statue Law Amendment Act 1995, which removed labour succession rights when an activity moves from federal to provincial jurisdiction, this legislation has been instrumental in ensuring continued efficient rail service to a growing list of Ontario communities. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) continues to monitor the railway rationalization process and provides advice and guidance to affected industry and municipalities as requested. Usually such advice relates to federal and Ontario legislation, regulatory process and the experience of other parties. Currently both MTO and the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade & Tourism are represented on a Steering Committee, chaired by the Town of Orangeville, supporting a consulting assignment to assess the technical and market potential of the railway line between Streetsville and Orangeville. The role of ministry staff on such committees is to provide technical rather than financial support. MTO also chairs the interministerial committee on Abandoned Railway Rights-of-Way (ARROW) which facilitates the acquisition of abandoned rights-of-way by interested parties. The Ministry of Finance is addressing railway concerns regarding property taxes on railway rights-of-way (Bill 149) and is also reviewing property tax issues on railway lands ancillary to and supporting activity on the rights-of-way (e-.g. railway yards). Fuel taxation is also an issue that should-be re iewacUo-easure-Ahat-the-raLLways-caa-be-competitive with the trucking industry. 3.0 ISSUES Several issues emerged in the course of committee discussion and from presentations by i stakeholders. Primarily, these are related to the consequences of rationalization. However, a railway stakeholder, in a presentation, also raised taxation issues relevant to 5 I railway profitability. 3.1 Municipal / Local Industry Role In drafting the Canada Transportation Act, federal legislators likely under-estimated the degree of municipal interest in participating in the preservation and/or purchase of lines under the discontinuance process. Similarly, they may have over-estimated municipal ability and resources to address these matters within the statutory time limits. Although municipalities and shippers have advance notice of railways' three year discontinuance plans, in practice, within the terms of the legislation, parties may have only 60 days' notice of the commencement of the discontinuance process. However, even with that notice, industries and municipalities often anticipate that the railway will receive an acceptable offer from a shortline operator and it is only when the time for offers has expired and during the 60 day period when the line is offered to the province and the municipality, that serious study of the situation commences. Municipal staff and elected councils lack the resources to address a potential investment in, and/or the operation of, a railway in such a short time. Frequently consultants must be engaged and the requisite funding approved by council before any meaningful analysis commences. •This alone requires several weeks. Thorough analysis and an eventual decision require several more weeks or months. This issue has been a concern particularly in Guelph, but also has arisen in Barrie, Collingwood, and most recently Orangeville. i Fortunately both CN and CP, sometimes following MTO representations, have accommodated communities showing serious interest in investing in the retention of rail services by deferring the final stages of the discontinuance process. However, they are j under no statutory obligation to do so and there is no assurance that they will be 1 cooperative in all cases. 3.2 Acquisition of Abandoned (Discontinued) Railway Rights-of-Way There is no formal or statutory process covering the purchase of railway rights-of-way nor any obligation for governments or other parties to preserve them for current and/or future potential uses as linear properties. Potential current uses include paths and trails. Future uses include corridors for pipelines, communications, and the potential reversion to a railway. Lack of legislation or a clearly defined policy for acquisition is seen by some as an impediment to the preservation of a transportation/communication resource. However, in some specific situations there has been strong local opposition to the preservation of a right-of-way which may provide opportunity for unauthorized access to adjacent land and the potential for unlawful activity in locations not easily policed or supervised. Abutting landowners often would prefer to acquire the adjacent land themselves. 6 i b Municipalities often have an interest in purchasing local railway rights-of-way, but less interest in funding extensive acquisitions beyond local or urban boundaries. Coordinating municipal interest to preserve a lengthy corridor has proven problematic in at least one case (Bruce Energy Centre, Kincardine). In Toronto, the issue of the acquisition and alternative use of potential discontinued lines has arisen. These corridors, in some cases, are now used by GO Transit and have the potential for continued use by that agency or for other transportation services. Due to the relative high land value in Toronto, funding of such an acquisition by the city may be an issue. Pressure may be exerted on the province to assist in funding. However, to do so may be perceived as a precedent to be raised by other communities seeking funding for similar purposes. 3.3 Railway Taxation i Right-of-way property taxes have been identified by the railways as a significant element in the profitability of the railways generally, and of specific lines in particular. Taxation can be a key factor in influencing the commercial viability of low traffic density shortlines. Right-of-way.property is currently assessed based on the assessment of adjacent property and as municipalities undertake reassessment, railway taxes have escalated significantly. 4.0 CONCLUSIONS The Committee, in drawing conclusions, is mindful of the fact that the current legislative and regulatory framework for railway rationalization has been in place for less than two years, and several of its provisions are untested. The railways, industry, and affected communities are still in a process of developing effective working relationships within that framework as specific transfers and discontinuances take place. i The fact that no serious dislocations have occurred to date is reassuring, but several critical negotiations and assessments are under way and outcomes at this point are uncertain. The communities of Collingwood, Barrie, Guelph, and Orangeville are making significant progress towards ensuring continuity of- rail freight services for key .local industries. Their experience shows clearly that municipalities can rise to the challenge of participating in developing options to ensure the continuity of railway services. However, that experience also shows that significant time is required for the requisite analysis and thorough communication and negotiation among the parties. Certainly, should the national railways adhere strictly to the statutory time limits within the discontinuance process for offering lines to governments (30 days for each level), it is unlikely that any municipality would be in a position to participate in purchasing*a ra-ilwayline. - Developments respecting ongoing discontinuances and shortline transfers need to be monitored continually in order to ensure that the process works fairly with regard to industry and community interests. Information on legislation, regulation and experience continues to be required by additional municipalities as they are affected. The Committee is pleased that the current railway discontinuance process in federal 7 legislation gives municipalities the right to purchase railway tracks and rights-of-way for continued railway use or for other purposes. Alternatively, municipalities can, following service discontinuance, purchase right-of-way property from the railway for any use. Concerns about achieving consensus among municipalities and adjacent landowners regarding preservation of intermunicipal corridors have been noted. However, it seems difficult to address this issue in any general or universal way. Clearly circumstances, needs and local preferences will vary among specific situations and resolution on a case by case basis among affected parties and interests may continue to be the best option. The United States approach of enacting legislation to facilitate the purchase of intact abandoned rights of way may be an alternative deserving further exploration. I Providing for continuity of GO Transit rail services on lines being discontinued is a critical issue. Again, such situations will need to be examined on their individual merits. Similarly any perceived need for expansion of GO Transit rail services should be assessed as opportunities arise. Investment in such rail lines by governments or transportation agencies must be carefully evaluated, taking into account alternative commuter service options. As GO Transit becomes a municipal responsibility it is anticipated that municipal governments will take a lead in such evaluations. Issues relative to property taxes raised by the railways appear to have some importance in affecting railway profitability and investment decisions. The Committee notes that these are being reviewed and addressed by the Ministry of Finance. 5.0 RECOMMENDATIONS The committee recommends as follows: That the Ontario Government continue to monitor the railway rationalization process and 1 provide information and technical support to affected industries and municipalities as requested. i That the Ontario Government document any concerns or problems stemming from the discontinuance process set out in the Canada Transportation Act in preparation for input to the statutory review of that legislation in 2000. That the Ontario Government bring to the attention of the federal Minister of Transport, any j matters related to the discontinuance process requiring more immediate attention and that, in this regard, concern be registered immediately regarding the inadequate statutory time period (30 days)-for munidipaTities to respond to an dfferlo purchase. That the Ontario Government closely monitor any discontinuance affecting GO Transit rail services and ensure that all practical options for ensuring continuity of adequate commuter services are explored fully. 8 i ' 0 i That the Ontario Government continue to facilitate the purchase of abandoned railway rights-of-way by municipalities and other interested parties and that the option of enacting legislation to facilitate the purchase of intact abandoned rights of way be further explored with stakeholders. That the Ministry of Finance be encouraged to continue to work with the Railways to resolve outstanding property and fuel taxation issues. i Y I i i I � I I i I I i 9 COUNCIL INFORMATION I-12 Ontario Hydro DARLINGTON ` 1)A urs . i - I S I S S U E I We're Part of the Landscape Page I We're Part of the Landscape Gc Ing to Know Us Pry autionary Measures Taken Page 2 �- k� -rd with Bob Strickert _.1J 8d .or's Note ktarch Break Education . (-id Fun llage 3 setting to Know Us, continued f ti: ing the Grade: - � arlington's Performance �uclear Waste Management Al Darlington,we're working hard to be a good neigh- A partnership with the municipality,Darlington Youth bour.Ontario Hydro knows how important it Is to work Soccer Club,and the Darlington station has resulted in Pa( 4 in partnership with the community to environmentally the construction of three new soccer pitches which will Mi ing the Grade: protect and enhance the lands not used in the produc- be ready for the 1999 season. Darlington Youth Soccer Darlington's Performance, tion of electricity. Club leases the Maplecliff House on the west side of the -intinued The Darlington Site Planning Committee was formed property,and uses it as a meeting location and trophy Da on ington Information in 1994 to make land use recommendations to station display area. Darlington Fast Facts management. The Committee consists of local business Today,the Darlington Site Planning Committee's goals representatives from Landmark Furniture Store and and objectives are being revised to reflect the results of Bowmanville Foundry;site neighbours Keith and Shirley recent habitat studies,and to include the knowledge and IONAR Crago;retired Judge Dick Lovekin;Central Lake Ontario advice provided by Committee members. Conservation Authority(CLOCA);representatives from AAASURES TAKEN the Municipality of Clarington;and Darlington station employees. GETTING TO KNOW Us On April 24,we had a small spill of Some of the Committee's achievements to date in- , Ater ,water in Unit 4 reactor building. elude the development of a 7.5 kilometre scenic trail. Behind th e He; water is used in our reactors and In June 1995,Commissioner David Crombie,Darlington Bench becomes radioactive during the process. Mayor Hamre,over 250 school children,and community ke(precautionary measure,a station members celebrated the official opening of the Darling- ' `; y wi tb em gency was declared. ton Waterfront Trail. JO h n ,Ile spill occurred as,a result ocka prob- Since that time,other partnerships have.blossomed `" lem with a valve in the moderator sys- around the trail. Environmental education programs Goodwin test The leak Nv as stopped quickh,and were developed. Secondary and public school students the .lve subsequently isolated and re- built and installed bird nesting stations along the trail,en- Hockey fans in our connrrurrity will surely be paired. Just over 400 litres of heaw water abling students to learn about the types of birds predom- familiar w0jobn Goodwin.John,an employee at wer-cleaned u ,and routitie ivaiuten inant in the area,and their nesting patterns. Courtice Darlington Nuclear Generating Station,also finds . ant acuvtties Secondary School students also constructed and installed time to be head coach for the Oshawa Generals waste b t e� ''�ttd trail signs of the Ontario Hockey League(OIfL). Alter three . nual —years,as an f antaaacb with the organization;_ k j es ► e Johi 's r"for the - •. r.c. V ;1 S (cont'd o SAM A Word with Bob Strickert, Site Vice President Darlington is part communities. These employees are what makes our nuclear station along the lakeshore. of a company in Darlington run. They safely operate the station, Finally,we have many partnerships with local change and we are they arc working toward our gad of environmental community groups,schools and associations. These G continuing to look leadership and they work hard to produce reliable partnerships lielp its to improve our educational for better ways to and economical power. Many are involved in our and environmental programs,and were instru- communicate with community and you probably know a lot of them. mental in helping its achieve the ISO 14001 Environ- our neighbours and 'These people make ne proud to be part of mental Management certification in 1997. We value to partner with our Darlington• our communities and our partnerships with them. } community. With Darlington occupies about 1200 acres but only Thank you for taking the time to browse through I this in mind we send a small portion of this land is occupied by the sta- our newsletter and letting us be part of your com- you our first news- Lion. Most of the property is open to all of you. The munity. I invite you to visit Darlington,especially now letter. And we'd appreciate your feedback. Waterfront Trail wanders through our lands for 7.5 in the springtime,and I look forward to meeting When I think of Darlington. 1 think about the kilometres and provides a delightful walk through many of you in the future, four sides of our business—technology,people, a variety of natural habitat. Part of the trail is also environment,and the community. Elsewhere in a fitness circuit with clay surface and workout sta- this issue there are articles about our performance tions,also open and available to the public. Our f acid our monthly report cards and these give a good Information Centre also provides an opportunity overview of how(lie station is running and where for the public to visit and our facilities are often we need to improve the technology side of the available for community groups who need a meet- EDITOR ' S NOTE business. ing place. I urge you to visit our site and take a On the people side of business,Darlington has stroll along the waterfront trail. In addition to over ��r� about 1500 employees,most of whom W live in local 200 species of wildlife,you may catch a glimpse of hat makes a good neighbour? I think a I good neighbour is someone you can trust. I Ma reb Break Education and Fun Good neighbours respect each other's prop- erty and always find a few minutes to chat. This is what Darlington Neighbours is t4 all about. ,� ►' Over the years,Darlington Station has be- come an integral part of the Darlington com- munity. As a longstanding member of the neighbourhood,it's vital that we communi- cate with our neighbours. It's my job,as a Public Affairs Officer and Darlington Neigb- = - bours'editor,to keep my finger on the com- munity pulse. I've worked at Darlington for 20 years,so it's quite likely that you've met " me at Council meetings and other commun- i ity events. An important part of our communications commitment includes publishing this quar- t terly newsletter to keep you on top of what's ' new at Darlington. In this,our premiere is- sue,we've included a"report card"of how During Nlarch Break,the Public Affairs staff at along the Darlington Waterfront Trail,and St.John well Darlington NGS is performing compared Darlington Nuclear.in partnership with station work Ambulance provided courses in first aid and baby- to industry standards. You'll find this report soups.local school boards:aid community groups, sitting. Thanks go also to the Central Lake Ontario in each issue of Darlington Neigbbours, provided five full days of hilt and educational activi- Conservation.authority and the Ontario Federation along with other information acid interesting ties for 1.000 students and their families. Activities of Anglers and Hunters who provided educational articles about what's happening at our were offered to students in Dwfiam Region and the displays. The Durliam Region Recycling Depart- nuclear station. children of station employee, ment staff educated students about composting and Welcome to Darlington Neighbours. I The success of the March Break activities is due recycling,,and Raptor Bob brought.livexaptors to hope.you'II enjoy it. i to everyone who participated,including the Darling-,,, t � tg the n_eedto- reseirvewiidl re i :e jk station work" cctu S wtt dedsu ortfor _ Mfrs p e Y iVt2lnen .�_ i 'WREHIND THE BENCH witbjobn ♦ I / ndG"m�iagc�) Making the Grade: After a sluggish start and counseling training he has taken with Ontario "Report Cards" to the season with I I Hydro has helped him. One General,Brandon Evaluate losses in a row,the Coalter,says"John does a great job. It's not every- `' team turned things one that can balance a job at Hydro and look after Darlington's around with a 15-game 25 hockey players as well." unbeaten streak, John However,it is his background in hockey that Performance admits it was an"up qualified him for the position with the Generals. and down"year,but the John has been involved with hockey his entire life. In every issue of Darlington Neighbours,youW team still managed to Playing minor hockey in Toronto,he was drafted find an article which compares the quarterly finish the season in at the age of 16 to play junior hockey with the Soo fourth place—quite a turn-around! The Generals Greyhounds. In Sault Ste.Marie,John's team- performance standards, nuclear operations to in- fourth Aped the playoffs against the top-scoring Kingston mates included some names you might recognize: dusty standards. Monthly report cards with ( ntenacs,and lost in the seventh game. John says Paul Coffey,Ron Francis,John Van Biesbruck,and more detailed information are sent to the me- he's disappointed,but very pleased with the progress Doug Sheddon. After three years,the Montreal dia and a wide range ofgroups in our sur 5' team has made. Canadiens drafted John and lie played in a series rounding communities. At Darlington,John works in the Civil Mainten- of exhibition games. Then it was off to the Ameri- You can review the report cards atyour ante Department,which is responsible for main- can Hockey League and the International Hockey public library,or on our corporate website at t;rining the nuclear station's buildings and facilities. League for six years of travelling across North Amer- www.bydro.on.ca. You can also register your .en offered the position of head coach,John ica,everywhere from Halifax to New Haven,Con- name and address on a mailing list by calling i,,ade arrangements with Ontario Hydro manage- necticut. John finished his last year in Peoria, ourpublic information line at 1-800-461-0034. ment to work part-time. And,after a morning at Illinois,where he hung up his skates and retired Darlington's report card rates our performance I plant.John heads to the rink—switching from from hockey at the age of 26. in group of helmet-clad workers to another. John has loved the challenge of being the Gen- f categories. In the first quarter of 1998,ormed better than target in six of those e Leadership is all important quality on and off erals head coach. While it may require some stick- categories. P` ice.and John's position as a supervisor at handling at times between hockey,family,and categories. hl four more categories we met the 1 rlington helps him coach the young hockey work,John credits his wife Joanne for her support target,while in five others we did not meet our players. As their coach,John is responsible for the throughout the year. Joanne,who is also an Ontar- targets. players on and off the rink. Many are away from io Hydro employee,and John have three children— One of the important areas of interest for local residents is our target for Dose' lie,and look to the coach for help with personal Matthew,12,Thomas,9,and Kathryn,4—all of radiati o Public ..d school problems. John feels the supervisory whom are aspiring hockey players! which o a worst case estimate of expo1� sure to on due to emissions from our station. .i,^a n e l Releases Findings on Our year-end target is 1.0 mrem which is one percent of the regulatory limit. To put that in )V'u c le a r Waste Management perspective,the exposure from a single chest x-ray can range from 20 to 70 mrem. For the ntario Hydro welcomes a federal report that says hensive public participation program regarding op- first quarter,Dose To Public was 0.2 mrem h ying nuclear waste deep in the Canadian Shield tions for managing waste and design an ethical and against a target of 0.3 mrem. may be teclnically feasible,but more public sup- social assessment framework We also surpassed our target for reportable F--t is needed before it can begone a viable option. Ontario Hydro particularly applauds the report's spills or leaks to the environment. In the first 1 Federal Assessment Review Panel,appointed in focus on the need to safely manage nuclear waste, quarter of 1995 we have not had any spills re- 1959 to examine the long-teen management of which the utility has been doing since the first nu- quiring reporting to the Ministry of the Environ- Canada's nuclear hid waste. released its findings clear units began operating in the early 1970's. ment. c March 13. hi its report, the Panel concluded Ontario Hydro will continue safely storing used The other categories in which we surpassed ti'Awhile the safety of the atomic Energy of Canada nuclear fuel in well-proven systems,employing performance targets were: AECB Reportable Limited's(AECL's) concept has been technically water-filled bays or above-ground dry storage con- Events;Collective Radiation Exposure;Accident e' aonttrated,from a social F<rspective it has not. tainers at Darlington,Pickering,and the Bruce sites, Severity Rate:and Low and Intermediate Level fhe report's recommendations include: until a long term method is approved. Radioactive Waste Produced. We met perform- that a nuclear fuel waste management agencv, In response to the report,Ontario Hydro will ance targets in atomic Energy Control Board `.,coded by the nuclear utilities,be created and hold a series of stakeholder meetings this spring, Commitments Met,Net Electrical Production, Aerate at arm's length from public utilities: and ask an Independent Program Review(IPR) Capability Factor and Special Safety System Mal the federal government issue a policy state- panel to review its fuel management strategy. The Unavailability Performance. ment on managing nuclear fuu agLe,.,initiate an I R was commissioped in January of this year t w Here is a brief explanation of the five cate- r:._ (participation pro =,and conduct a 'vide ad :to s X l��+dro�man ement`on the . ., gorfes in which we did not meet targets,,,_ movie AtorAic E=#Control Bo t T , " .a JIM ANNA i ; (conl'd from page 3) Making the Grade: "Report Cards" Evaluate Darlington's Performance QOnftkioHydro MARCH 1M REPORT CARD 10lOLV.LM'L.1Ll01iCYfU..N�,��..�J M.-�61.Mdu�W.rw.M I. OP&P Non-Compliance Events: There now not have to be done later in the year. were three occasions in the first quarter of 4. industrial Safety Accident Rate: Three of ryPRN 1Ho��nm-.da�� 1998 when operating policies and principles our employees suffered lost-time injuries in related to public safety were not met. None the first quarter of 1998. All three were of these events represented any significant muscle strains and resulted in very little time public risk,but were breaches of our'defense off work as shown by our accident severity ak Wdy in depth'approach to operating our station. rate which exceeded our target. 2. Reactor Trip Rate: Darlington's Unit 1 was 5. OHN Performance Index: This is the over- shut down in starch by an automatic shutdown all indicator of our performance and is in- system. These systems activate whenever fluenced by some of the factors already dis- W ��M„-�•,�r ;„ there are unusual conditions;in this case, cussed such as Reactor Trip Rate and w ”" ' ithe shutdown was triggered by brief exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate as well as of one system to extremely cold temperatures, other factors not included on the report R.d.,d.NdO This is the first such reactor trip at Darlington card including Chemistry Performance. ►= W' M -""""" `""�°''°" in three years. As Ontario Hydro Executive Vice President and gw 3. Outage Days: A sluttdomi in Unit 2 to fix a Chief Nuclear Officer G.Carl Andognini said when small internal tube leak resulted in a total the report cards were introduced,"Our goal Is to number of outage days which exceeded our run our nuclear generating stations at world-class , first-quarter target. The outage was extended levels,and the report cards provide an accurate to include annual maintenance which will and proven way of monitoring our performance." I 0 I 0 i o I N F 11 T 10 N'� I t 4 CANDU reactor units i Darlington Information Centre is open to Each unit produces 881 MW(e) the public Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Public Affairs staff are avail- I All units operating since 1993 able to take you on a tour, explain how nuclear power works and answer questions. Provides about 20%of Ontario's electricity Our many interactive displays are an inter- esting and enjoyable way to learn about 2000 employed nuclear power and the issues surrounding it. ,I If you would like a speaker for your commun- ity service group or school,just give us a call IS014001 Environmental certification . , and well come to you. ,....,.d�arli ton' matior-Centre w b5/6y/yti /_L•45i44 EST; HSSULIHTIM Ur"!—> 'Jd5 bLJ UUJU LLbUK—Ltarington chin rage UUZ ,lAY-29-98 F'RI 04:00 PM 'AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 01 COUNCIL INFORMATION 1_13 Association of Member • _ • n Municipalities of Ontario 393 University Avenue,suite 1701 ty � FR Toronto,ON M86 1E9 � ■i�•� Tei:(418)97"t-9868 66-•f sx:(418)971.9191 email:amocamo.munlcom.com For Immediate Action May 29, 1998 Alert-96!017 L FURTHER DELAYED 1998 ASSESSMENT ROLL �U The Issue: Bill 16,the Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998 is now going to Standing Committee Hearings which will further delay the release of the final assessment rolls. i The Facts: The provincial government originally promised to have assessment rolls prepared and delivered to municipalities by April 30 of this year. On March 27, Finance Minister Ernie Eves announced that the assessment roll delivery date was being postponed to May 29 in order to introduce legislation to provide new measures to deal with Small businesses, and to establish new property classes, among other matters.The Government's intent was to see speedy approval of Bill 16 by May 29. This legislative schedule could not accommodate a hearing process or clause-by-clause review of the Bill. The delay in the return of the assessment roll is linked to a delay in the approval of Bill 16, Small Business j and Charities Protection Act, 1998. (See AMO Alert May 22, 1998). Bill 16 has been referred to the Standing Committee for Finance and Economic Affairs for one day of hearings. That date has yet to be confirmed. The 1998 Assessment Rolls contain the updated Current Value Assessments on which municipal property taxes are based. Until the assessment rolls are released, municipalities can't collect the final installment j of taxes for 1996 which will allow them to continue to deliver municipal programs and services. Delays in collecting taxes also result in less revenue for municipalities due to lost interest on collected taxes. This further affects municipal budgets, and may ultimately lead to higher taxes to make up for the shortfall. AMO was successful in convincing the Province to agree to pay the June installment to school boards where municipalities are having cashflow problems, a provision contained in Bill 16. We understand that the Province is working on how to implement this provision. The Province has already announced that payments to the Province for services It delivers and invoices municipalities will be delayed until September 1. The Community Reinvestment Funds are also intended to flow to help any municipal cashflow problems. AMO Action: i AMO has already written to Minister Eves to voice our concerns on Bill 16 and is preparing a submission to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs on how provisions and related regulations will affect municipalities, and will detail changes needed to improve the Bill, AMO will be working hard to ensure that through the Standing Committee hearing process, non-municipal stakeholder interests do not sway the Government to make amendments that negatively affect municipalities. i 05/Z9/90 ZZ:Z6:00 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 6Z3 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 003 '.. NAY-29-98 FRI 04:00 PM AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 02 Member Communication-Alert: Ontario's Fair Assessment System -2/2 AMO has advised Ministry of Finance staff to try to find a way to release the assessment rolls on a preliminary basis so that municipalities with their own modelling systems,or those that are using consultants, can get on with their analyses. In addition,the Province must bring the necessary resources to ensure that the MMAH Online Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) system is operational faster to meet the needs of municipalities that rely on it. i AMO would also be interested in receiving information from members on how delays in the return of the assessment roil will affect municipalities, including an estimate of lost interest revenues, capital program delays or other costs. This information will be useful in demonstrating to the Province the real costs of these delays and that the lost interest and revenue will make the Province's expected municipal downloading savings targets harder to meet, This Information Is also available through AMO's Munlcom network at www.manicom.com For more Information contact: Casey Brendan, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416)971- 9856 ext 341 or email:cbrendon®amo.municom.com Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext.300 f j,,FRit7jlel'tL 1U��•.�w�,'�r`r'�,;{ - i 06/0'3/98 22:19:4Z EST; RSSOCIRTIOti OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 802 I-14 JUN-03-98 WED 05: 11 'PM AMO COUNCIL INFORMATION FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 01/03 s Aesociaaon or Member • � f�a� I� Municipalities �� i of Ontario 303 Univor.lty Avenue,6ulle 1701 Taranto. M6G1te Tel:(119)871-0869 00-fuxf�k:(41�18)071-6101 amatl:amoaamo.munlcom.com For Immediate Action June 3, 1998 Alert-98/018 Bill 16 Amendments The Issue: The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs held public hearings today to consider amendments to Bill 16,the Small,Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998. i The Facts: Bill 16 contains measures to allow municipalities to protect small businesses and charities from large tax increases through the use of rebates, caps on tax increases and graduated tax rates for commercial and industrial property types, among other matters. (See AMO Alerts May 22 and 29, 1998). The Government's intent was to see speedy approval of Bill 16 by May 29. However, late last week, the Government decided to allow for a single day of public hearings on this Bill to consider amendments. This has resulted in a further delay of the return of the 1998 assessment roll by up to two weeks. AMO quickly prepared a submission to the Standing Committee, and was successful in securing a spot for presentation at the public hearings. AMO's presentation was delivered by AMO Vice- President Janice Laking, Mayor,City of Barrie, and detailed how provisions and related regulations will affect municipalities, providing a number of recommendations for amendments to the Bill. During clause-by-clause review, the following government amendments to the Bill were tabled and are expected to be approved. The amendments are technical in nature and do not affect the Bill's i policy framework. Highlights: +�- The deadline for municipalities to elect to use the new optional commercial tax classes (large office, shopping centre, large industrial and parking lot) is 30 days following the return of the assessment roll. Municipalities wishing more time to make these decisions may apply to the Minister of Finance for an extension of this deadline for a period up to 60 days following roil return. °'►- Fixed assessments applying to golf courses will be based on a formula which references i previous year's taxes. M- For rebate payments to charities or eligible 'similar' organizations, for years after 1999, municipalities can provide for the rebates to be paid in instalments corresponding to tax due dates, provided that the rebates are paid 21 days before the tax payment is due, 06/03/98 ZZ:2026 EST; ASSOCIATIOti OF?-> 905 6Z3 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 003 JUN-03-98 WED 05: 12 PM AMO FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 02/03 Member Communication-Alert: Bill 16 Amenaments-aG I w For rebates to charities or eligible `similar' organizations, municipalities can also provide rebates for residential properties held by the eligible charity or organization. The deadline for municipalities to elect to use the 2.5 per cent cap on commercial tax increases is 30 days following the return of the assessment roll, Municipalities wishing more time to make this decision may apply to the Minister of Finance for an extension of this deadline for a period up to 60 days following roll return. Some of the amendments above reflect the recommendations contained in AMO's report to the Standing Committee. As a result of AMO's advocacy efforts, we can report that no changes are anticipated that would prescribe a definition for 'similar' organizations eligible to receive rebates. AMO had also recommended that rebate payments to charities and organizations be made in accordance with actual tax payment due dates, AMO also believes that our request for greater flexibility in establishing deadlines for municipal decisions has been heeded. We anticipate that consultation for other dates yet to be established by regulation will Involve consultation with AMO and the municipal sector. AMO staff have also learned that payments made to school boards by the Province on behalf of j municipalities will be interest free, as AMO had advocated, AMO Action: AMO will continue to follow the progress of this Bill, and its regulations and will advise its members of its Third Reading and Royal Assent expected as early as next week. AMO would also be interested in receiving information from members on how delays in the return of the assessment roil will affect municipalities, including an estimate of lost interest revenues, capital program delays or other costs. This information will be useful in demonstrating to the Province the real costs of these delays and that the lost interest and revenue will make the Province's expected municipal downloading savings targets harder to meet. This information is also available through A100's Municom network at www.munkorn.com For more information contact: Casey Orendon, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at(416) 971 9856ext341 or email:cbrendon@amo.municom.com---i`� :,°-;--�Aui�'--- ..' Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext.300 ACK. ff / Al. 06/63/90 ZZ:21:09 EST; ASSOCIATION OF-7-> 905 6Z3 0030 CLERK-Clarington Mum Page 004 I JUN-03-98 WED 05:12 PM AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 03/03 r,,4oj(— \ Au-sociation of Member . ♦ � 1 Municipalities 1 : 1 � of Ontario For Your s93 unlvendty Avenue,suite 1701 Toronto,ON MSG lee Te: 1e a ne•tax; 971-6191 n f a r m a t i o n f mvii:&mo®amo,rnu nlcoMm om I For Immediate Attention June 3, 1998- FYI-98/018 SOCIAL HOUSING UPDATE The Facts: *- Federal-Provincial Housing Agreement: A new federal-provincial agreement on social housing is necessary to allow for the full transfer of administrative authority for social housing to municipalities. In March,AMO wrote to the Federal Minister Responsible for Social Housing, the Honourable Alfonso Gagliano, to highlight the need for a new agreement which would facilitate municipal interests and expectations related to social housing. Minister Gagiiano has responded,indicating that formal negotiations with Ontario will not take place until the Social Housing Committee has completed its work and"a consensus on the details of reform has been reached". He also indicated that a meeting with AMO would not take place until the reform discussions have concluded. AMO has communicated its disappointment to the minister regarding his response, and has indicated that we expect to set up a meeting later in the summer when the reform discussions have concluded. w Social Housing Reform: The provincially appointed Social Housing Committee continues to meet to develop recommendations to the Minister on reform of the social housing system. The Working Groups dealing with Roles and Responsibilities, Subsidy Model and Public Housing have completed their reports, and recommendations have been forwarded to the Social Housing Committee for its consideration. This Committee will conduct a consultation on a discussion paper, as part of their decision-making process,. The discussion paper on social housing reform is expected to be released during the week of June 15'. Written submissions regarding the paper will be accepted until July 171h. Deputations to the Social Housing Committee are expected to take place on the following dates: Y Sudbury-July 8'" Y Toronto-July 15�' > Ottawa -July 13"' > London -July 161, iFurther details regarding the consultation process will be provided as it becomes available. AMO and Member Action; AMO continues to advocate that municipal service management responsibility for social housing must accompany funding responsibility for this program as soon as possible. AMO's Board of Directors will consider its response to the discussion paper on social housing reform at Its June 26°i meeting. AMO's response will then be forwarded to members to assist in the preparation of municipal responses. Members are encouraged to review the discussion paper and to respond to the Social Housing Committee and forward copies to AMO. Municipalities are also encouraged to contact their Federal Members of Parliament to ensure that the MPs are aware of the municipal'say for pay concerns related to a social housing agreement for Ontario. This In formation is also available through AMO's Municom network at www.municom.com For more Information contact: Jill Vienneau, Senior Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at (416) 971-9856 ext 314 or email:ivienneau@amo.municom,com Transmission problems: Carleen Newland at 416-971-9856 ext.300 i COUNCIL. INFORMATION f I5 CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES NO. 5 AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING Wednesday, May 20, 1998 -7:00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM Present: R. Johnson, Chairman D. Moffatt, Vice Chairman B. Boychyn S. Crawford J. Drumm J. Gray I. Harrell i M. Novak J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer S.L. Hanson, Director, Corporate Services D. Wright, Director, Environmental Approvals&Planning P. Sisson, Director, Environmental Engineering Services M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent M. Stauffer, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Absent: G. Emm D. Harare B. Nicholson B. Northeast = -P. Perkins : i The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained-NONE ADOPTION OF MIN Res. X51 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by J. Gray THAT the Authority minutes of Tuesday, Aprd 21, 1998 be adopted as circulated CARRIED AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES-MAY 20, 1998 PAGE 2 CORRESPONDENCE Letter received from General Motors of Canada Limited dated April 27, 1998 (attached as Schedule 3-1) Re: Appreciation for Information Provided to Promote Earth Day Res. #52 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by M. Novak THAT the letter received from General Motors of Canada Limited dated April 27, 1998 be received for information. CARRIED DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS &PLANNING REPORTS (1) Staff Report#4242-98(attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-3) Applications for Construction, to Place Fill and to Alter a Watercourse i Res. #53 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by J. Gray THAT the following applications be approved and the respective permits be issued. T. I7awitter -C94-384-F(RENEWAL) W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. -C98-064-F,C(18T-89082) Scott and Tracey Penfound -C98-079-F s Henry Pannekoek -C98-092-F 563301 Ontario Inc. -C98-094-F David and Donna Snowden -C98-095-F Francesco Longo/Mayrizio Longo -C98-100-F Rita Litherland -098-082-F Darren Miller -098-085-F Mr. and Mrs. Warman -098-086-F Norbert Strahl -098-088-F Kuzenko Homes Limited/Ron Kuzenko - 098-090-F Darryl and Lisa Dallas - 098-106-F Fridel Limited -098-107-F The Town of Whitby - W98-065-F Donald J. Tucker - W98-080-CF Janet Cook - W98-081-F Region of Durham/Simcoe Engineering Group Limited - W98-087-F Donald Leather - W98-089-F Monarch Construction/Jim McGregor - W98-096-F Bryan Saletzky - W98-098-F J. Johnston/Ewing Pools and Spas - W98-103-F. CARRIED (2) Staff Report#4244-98(attached as Schedule 4-4 to 4-9) j Waterfront Development-Town of Ajax(Ontoro Blvd.) Res.#54 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by J. Gray THAT Staff Report#4244-98 be received for information. CARRIED ��.� ti AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES-MAY 20, 1998 PAGE 3 Councillor Crawford arrived at 7:20 p.m. DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES REPORTS (1) Staff Report#4245-98(attached as Schedule 5-1 to 5-16) Bowmanville Creek Aquatic Resource Management Plan Res. #55 Moved by M. Novak Seconded by S. Crawford THAT staff report#4245-98 prepared by the Director Environmental Engineering Services be received f or information. CARRIED i (2) Staff Report#4246-98(attached as Schedule 5-17 to 5-21) { VanStone Mill Erosion Problem Res. #56 Moved by M. Novak Seconded by J. Gray THAT Staff Report#4246-98 prepared by the Director, Environmental Engineering Services be received for information, and that staff be directed to proceed with the VanStone Mill Erosion Project subject to arranging for funding from external sources. CARRIED (3) M Staff Report#4247-98(attached as Schedule 5-22) Bowmanville Creek Tributary Subwatershed Management Plan Res. #57 Moved by M. Novak Seconded by S. Crawford THAT Staff Report#4247-98 prepared by the Director, Environmental Engineering Services be received for information. CARRIED CHIEF ADiNffiNISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS (1) Staff Report#4243-98(attached as 6-1 to 6-3) 1998 Ontario Budget-Lynde Marsh I Res. #58 Moved by S. Crawford f Seconded by J. Drumm THAT staff report#4243-98 be received for information CARRIED i MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Powell confirmed that the Directors' Tour was scheduled to take place on Friday,June 12, 1998, and that a draft agenda will be forthcoming. Iry Harrell complimented staff on the Watershed Map displayed in the boardroom, stating that it was very well done and was a helpful tool as it very graphically illustrates CLOCA's watershed boundaries. Staff mentioned that the Watershed Map would be included in the Directors' Handbook for reference. V AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES-MAY 20, 1998 PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT Res. #59 Moved by J. Gray Seconded by D. Moffatt THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. i a i i 06/09/98 22:40:4Z EST; RSSOCIRTIOM ON-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 002 JUN-09-98 TUE 05:30 PM AMO COUN CIL INFORM��(�P' 4169716191 P. 01/02 I-16 • Member COrnmLinication Association of ` ! ` of Ontario lities FZR s98 Unlvo y Avenue,Suite 1701 T Toronto, ON MSG 1E8 Tel;(416)871•9965,tax:(419)871-11191 amnll:amoeamo•munlcom,cora For Immediate Action June 9, 1998 Alert - 981019 LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO RESTRUCTURE ONTARiOYS ELECTRICITY SECTOR i The Issue: The Province has introduced a package of legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to restructure the generation and distribution of electricity in Ontario The Facts: Today the Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology introduced an Omnibus Bill, An Act to Create Jobs and Protect Consumers by Promoting Low Cost Energy through Competition, to Protect the Environment, and to Provide for Pensions and to Make/?elated Changes to Certain Acts. This is an enabling Bill with four schedules, including a new Electricity Act, an Ontario Energy Board Act, other amendments related to the structure and governance of Ontario Hydro and municipal electric utilities, and amendments to the OMERS legislation. This legislation mirrors the Government's direction outlined In its November 1997, White Paper, Direction for Change; Charting a Course for Competitive Electricity and Jobs in Ontario, Key highlights • The Electricity Act proposes to break up Ontario Hydro's 92-year monopoly, and creat e successor companies under the authority of the Ontario Business Corporation Act, The new legislation would require municipal utilities to incorporate under the Ontario Business Corporation Act with a requirement to separate monopoly and competitive business to ensure j cross-subsidization does not take place. It defines the role of the Independent Market Operator, its rule-making powers and appeals processes. The Act also outlines a broad framework e for th commercialization of municipal electric utilities. In addition, the Bill enables the Minister to delegate to an independent body the management and regulation of electrical inspections, It also addresses emergency planning. • The Ontario Energy BoardAct reforms both the electricity regulatory framework and natural gas f framework in a similar manner. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will be responsible for licensing market participants subject to such factors as financial viability and performance benchmarks. The OEB will play a strong role in the amalgamation and restructuring of municipal electric utilities. The Act also establishes the statutory basis for the pricing protection for customers in rural/remote regions, and outlines the obligations of the municipal electric utilities to provide default power as a last resort and to those customers who choose not to take advantage of competition, • The Govemment proposes to pay down the stranded debt by dedicating increases in Hydro successor companies' payments-in-lieu of property taxes, and other services such as partnership proceeds. Hydro's stranded debt is defined as its long-term debt, contracts with non- utility generators, sunk costs of all kinds and legal obligations. db/by�fi ya 44;41;Jb EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 003 i JUN-09-98 TUE 05:31 PM AMO FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 02/02 Member communication Alert; Leclisl ation Introduced to Restructure Ontario's Electricity Sector- 2/2 • The Province will undertake several initiatives to smooth the transition to the n Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology new system. Board to develop the regulatory framework, he Ministry of Finance e will con uct Ontario Energy consultation on financial strategies and options to retire Ontario Hydro's stranded debt, This options paper will have implications for municipalities and their electrical utilities. The Market Design Committee will continue its regular activities throughout the summer and fall. The Government's targets are; • Cabinet approval of regulatory framework, market rules and stranded debt retirement strategy by early 1999. • Enable the OEB to issue licenses to Hydro successor companies by April 1, 1999. • Open the market for full competition by the year 2000. Status: I The Bill is expected to receive Second Reading before the end of this month. The Standing Committee hearings will likely be scheduled for August, and Royal Assent is expected prior to the end of 1998. MEST will also host public education seminars this summer, AMO Action: • AMO's Task Force on Electricity Restructuring will be reconvened to examine the implications of this legislation for municipalities and will provide its recommendations to AMO's Board of Directors. The Task Force's deliberations will be based on AMO's response (March 1998) to the Government's White Paper. • The Association has commented that it is pleased that the Government has confirmed AMO's i position that municipalities are the rightful owners of municipal electric utilities' assets (worth nearly$5 billion). AMO is also pleased with the Minister's agreement to invite a representative to join the Minister's Transition Committee. • The Province's intent to use any increases in grants-in-lieu of property taxes paid by H dro successor companies to retire the stranded debt of Ontario Hydro causes concerns. Gains through increases in payments in lieu of property taxes should go to municipalities not to Province, the • The Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology Is forwarding copies of the Bill to all Ontario municipalities. Should you need additional copies, you may contact: Kimberly Rogers, Special Assistant, Minister's Office, at (416) 327-3517. • Member municipalities are requested to review the legislative package and forward their- comments, concerns and positions to AMO. The Association will be making a submission to the Standing Committee when hearings on the Bill are convened. This information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at wwwrnunicom.com. For more information contact: Babak Abbaszadeh, Policy Advisor, Polloy and Government Relations, at 416-971- 9856 ext. 340 or email: babbaszadeh0amo.municom.com Transmission problems: Carleen Newland(416) 971-9856 ext.3oo ' NEWS FROM ONTARIO HYDRO COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-17 JUN 4 1120 AN '98 MEDIA ADVISORY Ar.,:t1�,'' i 'J � f.x.16 s: W`r.�`"` :s C7 May 29, 1998 DNTARIO HYDRO NUCLEAR REPORT CARDS RELEASED )ntario Hydro today released report cards,benchmarking the performance of its nuclear operations against Auclear industry standards, for the four months ending April 1998.The documents measure program effectiveness on a number of key indicators, focusing on public and employee safety and environmental and )roduction performance.The quarterly figures cited in the report cards are for the first quarter of 1998,unless otherwise indicated ['he report cards,which measure such things as production,radiation exposure,safety issues and other performance indicators, are made available to a wide range of groups,including the communities in which Ontario Hydro's nuclear generating stations are located, and the media. The material is also available at Ontario Hydro information centres, on the Ontario Hydro web site www.hydro.on.ca), and by"Fax-on-Demand",by calling 1-800-238-7718,then asking for story code—�y .0480 ' -30- CIE:- _ .X. ......-..�.... Contact: Terry Young -~ (416) 592-2323 ;- Ontario Hydro-700 University Avenue-Toronto, Ontario,M5G 1X6-Telephonq 592-3338 or 1-800-263-73 Fax (416)592-2178 http://www.h7y&6.on.ca Ontario Hydro APRIL 1998 REPORT CARD Darlington Nuclear Generating Station PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Hydro Nuclear(OHN)to measure the effectiveness of its operations. The performance of OHNs nuclear stations is evaluated against nuclear industry standards. The figures displayed reflect four months in 1998 except for those quarterly measures, as indicated Note: Performance listed worse than target Is not an indication that reactors are unsafe. OHN Performance Index The OHN Performance Index is an overall nuclear index based on nine performance measures used OHN Performance Index by the World Association of Nuclear Operators.The nine performance measures included in this 100 index are: Capability Factor Unplanned Capability Loss Factor Reactor Trip Rate 87.2 Safety System Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability V 59 €_ Chemistry Performance Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rate 55.4 iii �I The Index is based on performance over the previous two years. Darlington's index is worse than target because of poor performance in 1997 in electricity production, thermal efficiency, chemisty and safety systems. Performance Indicator(Units) Q1/98 Q1/98 Performance* €if Actual Target O 0 �' OHN Performance Index (Out of 100) (Nine standard tart teat Ind"°Uy industry performance measures, reported quarterly.Numbers S?c•vs Target Median, are for first quarter 1998) 55.4 59 Worse than target II Public Safety With the exception of OP&P Non-compliance, all indicators in this section either met,or were better than target. While there were no OP&P Non-compliances in April, the indicator continues to show poor performance as a result of three non-compliances in the first quarter. Darlington has a comprehensive program to improve compliance with Operating Policies and Principles. Performance Indicator(Units) YTD YTD Performance* Reactor Trip Rate Actual Target **AECB Reportable Events(# per station) (Arty event that the 1.0 AECB has determined must be reported to them) 30 43 Better than target 0 71 0.8 0.8 OP&P Non'-compliance(#per station) (The number of :€.- ocaasions when operating Policies and rinc les related to public safety Kwv not met) 3 2 Worse than target Reactor Trip Rate (#x7,000 his critical) (fhe number of a•;, =,ir;; i unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns)(see chart) 0.71 0.8 Better than target glr> Special Safety System Performance(sys/stn/yr) (The H c l=l" number of special safety systems which exceeded their)varly ° c unavailability target) 0 0 Meets target u o `(> AECB Commitments Met(%)(Compliance to the original a r 0. and revised nuclear safety commitment to the AECB) 100 100 Meets target to Date mat M'a' i Production Performance Net Electrical Production was better than target as good operating performance through March and April has overcome the production lost due to Unit 2's forced outage in January and February. Capability Factor Capability factor and total outage days were both better than target. 100 83.8 82.8 81.0 Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Performance* t Actual Target "- g e :z> Net Electrical Production Wb a electrical ene 50 T generated minus station needs) 8.4 8.1 Better than target Capability Factor(%)(Amount ojenergy capable of being Z prod"d per month as a percentage of perfect performance. assuming no external constraints, eg. transmission s limitations) (—chart) 83.8 81.0 Better than target U 0 ; Total Outage days(per unit)(Number of days reactor tart Fe„tart Ieidwiby is not operathte 19.6 23.7 Better than target a Ave Target Medan *•Four lcvclr,highlysignificant-,significant;an cvcntoradvcrsc condition not * Performance Results to Darlington Target significant by itself,but with potential to be more significant;a minor condition. (see over) REPORT CARD APRIL 1998 Environment All indicators were better than target. Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD Actual Target Performance* Radioactive Waste Produced (m3) (The total volume of low and intermediate-level solid radioactive waste produced) 198 217 Better than target Dose to Public (mrem/facility) (Theoretical public exposure, based on measured radiological emissions, reported quarterly.Numbers are for first quarter 1998) 0.2 0.3 Better than target MOE Reportable Spills (#/year) (Number of spills reported to the Ministry of the Environment and recorded as a"reportable spill.") 1 2 Better than target Employee Safety While there were no lost time accidents and no medically restricted accidents in April,the Industrial Industrial Safety Safety Accident Rate indicator remains worse than target, because of three incidents earlier in the year that led to restricted duties.All three accidents have been investigated and corrective actions Accident Rate are in progress. 1.0 f Performance Indicators(Units) YTD YTD 0.6 Actual Target Performance* 0.5 Collective Radiation Exposure(rem/unit) (The potential °; radiation espostme to all on site personnel and visitors) 6.4 11.8 Better than target A 0.41 Industrial Safety Accident Rate(#/200k workhours) (7he °v number of accidents that result in lost time work residded work a 1. injuries or fatalities per 200,000 hours worked) 0.6 0.5 Worse than target Accident Severity Rate(days/200k workhours) (The number o i li of days last to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 1.5 3 Better than target Umt rear iarL Ldurtry to Uae Ta7d ueaaf Darlington Nuclear Facts Station In-Service Maximum Capac- Gross Capability Net Energy(GWh) Date ity Rating Net Factor Since in Since in Service (MW) Service (°kj DI Nov. 14 1992 881 79.5 32,842 D2 Oct. 9 1990 881 61.5 34,935 D3 Feb. 14 1993 881 84.3 33,355 D4 June 14 1993 881 81.1 30,089 Glossary of Terms m3 cubic metres WANO World Association of Nuclear Operators rem roentgen equivalent man(measure of AECB Atomic Energy Control Board radiation on the body) L Litres mrem millirem LILRW Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Watt base unit of electrical capacity . Waste Produced GWh gigawatt hour TWh terrawatt hour MWh megawatt hour kWh kilowatt hour * Performance Results to Darlington Target For more information please call: 1-800-461-0034 Ontario Hydro Internet Address:www.hydro.on.ca COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-18 The Steering Committee Ontario Family Fishing jWvqj<&q(Aq May 1998 A.xtirt{un u(CiR18<rvJ11Un A Ih..riti<*4 Ch tariu TO: ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES i SUBJECT: 1998 ONTARIO FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND ' CNSF As you know, the Province of Ontario, in partnership with many nongovernment organizations like the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters,declares one summer weekend (Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 1998) a fishing licence-free weekend. This special weekend includes fish festivals,clinics or educational activities which may be held in your area. TOWould you please help us publicize the 1998 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend in any calendar of summer events you may publish or participate. Attached is further information and contact organizations and phone numbers. I Thank you for your assistance. ONTARIO FEDERATION .r,,......._... .-__-•---._.._._._.._; OF ANGLERS& f HUNTERS Yours in Conservation, Ci.EM F URlGlNAl. , T.. R.G. Morgan, Chair Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Ontario Steering Committee RGM/cab Attach. . . ... . . ._... i _ i Fish licence-free on the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Jul 10-12, 1998 l� � n You, or a friend or fannily member would like to try fishing in Ontario waters the first time (or the first time in a long time), circle the weekend of July 10-12 �\ on your calendar. For those three days only (12:01 am Friday to 11:519 pm Sunday), T� Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishin, in Ontario w' enjoy � u ithout a licence during the annual Ontario Family Fishin, Weekend. i All other regulations, fees, and limits will apply, You must abide by the conservation licence limits set out in the Ontario 1998 Sport Fis/tin, Regulations Stunnimi% available from fishing licence issuers or the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Your limit on walleye and trout, for example, may be two instead of five or six. Some fish, such as pumpkinseed, have no limit. And, of course, there is no limit to the number of fish you can release. Events related to this s ecial weekend will take place across the rovince p � i Fishing festivals, clinics, derbies or educational activities may be held in your area. If you -would like event information, please contact a tourist information centre near your home or destination, or call the I OFF"• Event Information Line at 1-800-667-1940 or at 1-800-667-1840 (renseignements en frangais). Remember, fish with care, and concern for I future generations -- of people and fish! Anglers: please pass this information on to your non-angling friends. Consider supporting a local event or simply introduce someone to the joys of fishing on this weekend. The Steering Committee's Ontario;Family'Fishing Weekend, For more information please.contact the following during business'hours: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.....:..........................:...: ..(705) 748=6324 Conservation Ontario .............. ...:.....................................:. ..(905) 895-0716 I Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources::::....:.:..::..::.:..:.:.::.: ,::::.::::::::::::.:...(705) 755-2551 Northern Ontario TourisfOutfitters .................. .......::::-::::(705).472-5552,;: Resorts On tario - ;,::: : 5�•.�r�:>Sa;'�.,�Ytti•.:?^'''' ,.'+••.i+'-yi',e�.: _r:.. -� ,..P:?1.,X ,f.. .?i... Stlt}�.�% ,-'.�',^.d:'sA�_sk'.; f.•:: .C�:%%; + -.Y.•YTn?'�~�v;.� .�' �. �.. :. '•�,.•;#c: }.�;...;�;: - "'��;'�., . '�tii� .f•�''.- .*y:;"c%.i�• :1`�iaar�•r,":;,t�..�:. ::c��' :I:v�'`r:: -te•-i#x b;;• _ :,'` :`z•.. 't•rr''.•yy :�': �.Y.�,4: •:ink?•c?'%.. .t tom.. ch'�LYr: �..a':>r.r::�::•:: '• ^�°' :: ,i- �`Yi,._ .C17wa�i.�.lugr)i- � _ vfl,ai r..f3t ..y::.i:•.r:.{F-:.. .:'•• , - '.��+� '�� I ONTARIO FEDERATION XT 10-V OF.ANGLERS 3 I i ® Ontario CNSF HUNTERS ?. -RE—S RTS C�.rnn H.IronY SpTl.nup FoVn 1 aMrOn O !`; i �— rrrl t\l•�"` 9rntario family Fishing Weekend COLOOR.I NG U RAW July 10, 11, 12, 1998 (This io a "DRAW not a competition.) 15TRUCTION5: Colour in the drawing, then complete both parts of the form n this page. eturn to: O.F.A.H., P.O. Box 2800, Peterborough, ON K9J 81-5. eadline date: JUNE 26, 1998. I � 4 i I i Studert'sName BOTH parts of ADULTAnglersName HomeAddress the form MUST Address tY Postal Code be completed CitY Postal Code none( ) Grade to be eligible Phone( Teacher'e Full Name Where do you fish? Howoften? ;hoolyame for the draws Are you an O.F.A.H.Member? OYes El Not Yet Please note: Adult Angler and Teacher names must be different COUNCIL INFORMATION 1-19 > %6 Q M Clarin g ton Museums Clarke M & Arch ives P.O. Box 152, Orono, Ontario, LOB 1 MO (905) 983-9243 E-Mail cma-chin@durham.net The regular monthly meeting of the Clarke Museum&Archives Board of Directors was held at 7:00 PM Tuesday May S., at the Museum in Kirby. #1998-05. PRESENT: Chairman,G.Brian Jung;Vice-Chairman,Valerie St.Croix; Curator,Mark Jackman;Board Member,Angela Harris;Councillor,Troy Young;Councillor, John Mutton;Recording Secretary/Treasurer,Gavin M. Stephenson REGRETS: Executive Secretary,Donald Igbokwe;Board,Member Les Jagoda-,Board Member,Jeff Brooks **98-24** Moved by John,Seconded by Valerie,to adopt the agenda as presented. Carried. **98-25** Moved by Angela, Seconded by John, to adopt the minutes of meeting#1998-04 as printed. '.WIT-1 0N Carried. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES S y BUS TRIP rR,LiG!N A L tS Mark reported that more information would be available next month. INTERNET Mark reported that Jeff has been working on the project with the Municipality and hope' s to-have, more to report next month CORRESPONDENCE 1. Copies of the OMA Currently are available for members of the board. 2. E-Mail from Troy Young regarding various projects connected with the maintenance of the Museum. 7086 Old Kirby School Road, Hwy 35/115 at Region 1"\'d.,9 Kirby, Ontario _2- John reported that the handicap ramp, repairs to the steps and walkways, and tree removal will all be completed this year. The Painting will also be completed later this year. Troy stated that the trees will be part of the tree removal contract the Municipality tenders i out this year. Brian asked if there is an approximate date for the painting of the building and replacement of the walk. Troy talked to public works about mounting the plaques and found that the department thought they had already been put in place. They will be mounted some time this year. 3. Patricia White has a threshing machine she would like to donate to the Museum provided that the Museum transport it from its current location and maintain it indoors. I Mark noted that the current location is on an island with no road access and he also reminded the Board that it is against Museum policy to accept donations with conditions attached. Valerie and Mark do not recommend accepting this donation. Valerie will inform Ms.P.White of the Board's intentions. TREASURER'S REPORT Gavin presented the month end accounts and expenses for April. **98-26** Moved by Valerie, Seconded by Troy, that these accounts be paid as presented. (Attached) Carried. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE REPORT I None BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT None CURATOR'S REPORT Mark described the new file folder rack for Board members to receive information and inter office mail. He asked that they be checked and emptied each time a Board member comes to the Museum. i Harold St_ Croix has volunteered to remount and paint the Museum's Billboard signs. Mark reported that he received a very glowing phone call from Scott's Restaurants thanking him and the Museum for the use of an archive photo to create a new mural for the restaurant on the 401 at Newtonville, which opened today. A plaque identifying the Museum as the source for the photo mural has been mounted as well. � -3 - i Maple Fest on May 2nd drew approximately 500 people to the Museum's display on Temperance Street in Bowmanville. Mark prepared a special exhibit of maple syrup taps,equipment, and text which was well received by those in attendance. The Museum's Giant Second Hand Book Sale will take place May 15th and 16th. May 15th is Member's Night and will run from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Saturday May 16th is open to the General Public from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. All Board members are asked to come and give a hand at condensing the books and assisting at the sale,particularly Saturday afternoon. Mark will be installing the Museum's exhibit at the Orono Town Hall on Friday May 22nd for the opening of the 100th Anniversary celebrations 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM and again on Saturday May 23rd. Mark reviewed the Museum's wish list with the Board. He noted that there have been three shelving units purchased thanks to a donation by Donna Robins. In addition Donna has donated a printing calculator for use in the Gift Shop. Mayor D.Hamre has indicated that she will also be donating some used shelving to the Museum. Mark indicated that approximately 40 shelving units in total will be necessary to complete the storage needs of the Museum in the Volunteer's ( Building. Mark then gave some highlights of the Museum's Annual report which he hopes to have available next month. During 1997 the Museum was open to the public for a total of 308 days which translates into 1,5.40 hours. Total Museum attendance for last year was 8,188 an increase of 533 visits. I j The attendance breaks down into the following categories: i Outreach/Education 1,432 Regular Attendance 2,300 Archive Requests 72 Special Events 4,384 To provide this level of service the following is a break down of the hours required by staff, Board, and Volunteers: Curator 1,820 Hours plus 260 hours of unpaid overtime Registrar 1,040 hours Secretary 356 hours Board Members 252 hours Volunteers 528 hours this represents a commitment of 4,256 hours to fully operate the Museum. { Mark also noted that in less than six months he has had over 80 requests for the use of the archives. Already well above last year's total. Many of these requests are coming in via the Internet and the Museum's pages on the CHIN homepage. OTHER MATTERS NEW BUSINESS John reported that the 25th anniversary of Durham Region will soon arrive. The committee appointed to commemorate this event has designed a passport for members of the public to have -4- 4'� stamped as they travel around the region and hoped that the Museum would be willing to be one of the locations people could come to visit as part of the passport promotion. He also indicated that the Region is considering a series of collectable coins which would feature various communities within the region on one side of the coins and be displayed in a collectors frame. Mark responded that the Museum would be willing to be part of the passport promotion. Mark advised the board of the new Newsletter. He focused their attention on a new programme to accept Canadian Tire@ Money at the door for admission, as well as a donation to the Museum which will offer a tax receipt whenever a donor reaches $50.00 in Canadian Tire@ Money. The Canadian Tire@ Money will be accepted at par value. I Troy said how much he had enjoyed reading Murder at the Shingle Mill in the newsletter. Valerie brought forward a new fundraising idea She suggested that the Museum consider hosting a celebrity auction. Where donations of items and time from Business and Community members as well as the Board would be auctioned to raise funds. She also asked about the Canada Day party at the Bowmanville site and writing for any free items from the Federal Government. Mark responded that the Canada Day party was moving forward at this time. Brian apologized that he had forgotten that last weekend was Maple Fest as he had intended to help out at the Museum's Display. **98-27** Moved by John, Seconded by Troy,that the next meeting of the Board of Directors be held on Tuesday June 2, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. Carried. **98-28** Moved by Troy, Seconded by John,that the meeting be adjourned at 7:33P.M. Carried. s Gavin M. Stephenson, Recording Secretary I I i G. Brian Jung, Chairman r I i I i �ayd.i'y,i C.P„�\ti j+1'?j:r�•,re•::°: n. lar "\,i `;':; "f\tqrtik!:3.v,, ;t }a,L ,, „! i y.' '+r:4;• ...:+Y IF (tt Y y( a,t� fY YS.• 7Y�Y;S{�rxr�Yn�'� t 1 +t' k. t RI CLARINGTON MUSEUMS/CLARKE MUSPUM & ARCHIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING#1998-06 TUESDAY Tune 2, 1998 AT 7.00 P1VI KIRBY,ONTARIO AGENDA 1. Motion to adopt the agenda. Moved by .Seconded by 2. Motion to adopt the minutes of#1998-05. Moved by Seconded by 3. Business arising from the.minutes. 4. Correspondence. 5. Treasurer's Report Gavin Stephenson Moved by ,Seconded by ,that these accounts be paid 'as,: presented. 6. Collections Committee Report Valerie St. Croix 7. Membership Committee Report Jeff Brooks 8. Building Committee.Report Mark Jackman ! 9. Curator's Report . Mark Jackman 10. Other Matters/New Business 11. Moved by ;Seconded by ;,that the next -meeting of the' Board of Directors b&:held on Tuesday July 7,.4998 at 7:00 PM.. 12. Moved by Seconded by Jhat the meeting adjourn at PM. i NOTES Volunteers are needed to man the'Museum's display and sell 50/50 tickets for Fab 50's . in Downtown Bowmanville June.20th from 9:00 AM'to 4:00.PM - Clarke Museum & Archives Accounts for the Month`of April 1998. Account Balances as of May 5, 1998. Chequing 7,471.79 Savings 7.89 Fundraising 676.52 TOTAL $8,156.20 TRANSACTION REPORT - Current Account 01/03/98 Through 31/03/98 Num Date Payee C Memo Category Amount Running Balance Opening Balance as of 01/04/98 3410.62 Month Ending 30/04/98 DM 01/04/98 Security Link C Alarm Maintenance Fee Maintenance Expenses : Security -101.38 3309.24 DM 01/04/98 CIBC Merchant Visa C Imprinter Rental Fundraising for Special Projects -0.49 3308.75 **VOI 09/04/98 The Computer Doctor R Hard Drive Replacement Administration Expenses : Furniti -316.25 3308.75 228 09104/98 The Computer Doctor C Hard Drive Replacement Split -316.25 2992.50 Fujitsu 2.1 Gb Ultra DMA HardAdministration Expenses : Furniti -225.00 Labour Administration Expenses : Fumiti -50.00 Taxes : GST -19.25 Taxes : PST -22.00 229 09/04/98 Grand&Toy C Office Supplies Split -148.22 2844.28 Invoice Number 173939 Administration Expenses : Office -49.99 Taxes : GST -3.50 Taxes: PST -4.00 Invoice Number 173760 Administration Expenses : Office -55.96 Taxes: GST -3.92 Taxes : PST -4.48 Invoice Number 173437 Administration Expenses : Office -22.93 Taxes: GST -1.61 Taxes: PST -1.83 230 09/04/98 Xerox Canada C Quarterly Lease Payment Split -647.13 2197.15 Administration Expenses : Photoi -562.72 Taxes : GST -39.39 Taxes : PST -45.02 231 09/04/98 Carr McLean C Supplies Split -83.50 2113.65 Archive Boxes Conservation Expenses: Storag( -63.50 Taxes : GST -5.09 Taxes : PST -5.81 Shipping Administration Expenses : Other, -9.10 232 09/04/98 James Publishing Company Limited C 50/50 Draw Tickets Split -183.14 1930.51 50/50 Tickets Administration Expenses : Other, -159.25 Taxes : GST -11.15 Taxes : PST -12.74 233 16/04/98 Mark Jackman C Mileage Transfer To : Mileage -68.25 1862.26 19/04/98 Deposit C Municipal Grant:Advance 14000.00 15862.26 234 25/04/98 Consumers Gas Volunteer's Building Split -81.07 15781.19 Taxes : GST -5.30 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/F -75.77 235 25/04/98 Consumers Gas Main Building Split -81.79 15699.40 Taxes : GST -5.35 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/F -76.44 236 25/04/98 Ontario Hydro Main Building Split -116.91 15582.49 Taxes : GST -7.65 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/F -109.26 237 25/04/98 Ontario Hydro Volunteer's Building Split -52.12 15530.37 Taxes: GST -3.41 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/F -48.71 238 25/04/98 Ontario Hydro Main Building Split -122.47 15407.90 Taxes : GST -8,02 Maintenance Expenses : Hydro/F -114.45 239 25/04/98 Ontario Historical Society, The Membership Renewal Administration Expenses : Memb -20.00 15387.90 240 25/04/98 Rapid Photo Photographic supplies Split -71.43 15316.47 Taxes : GST -4.35 Taxes: PST -4.97 Film- Invoice#03239 Curatorial Expenses : Photograpi -62.11 241 25/04/98 Municipality of Clarington Payroll Split -7618.86 7697.61 Invoice 10758- February Salaries and Benefits -3413.44 Salaries and Benefits : Employer -396.00 Invoice 10589-January Salaries and Benefits -3413.44 Salaries and Benefits : Employer -395.98 242 25/04/98 Mark Jackman Petty Cash Transfer To : Petty Cash -100.00 7597.61 Total otal Month Ending 30/04/98 4186.99 GRAND TOTAL $4,186.99 $7,597.61 TRANSACTION REPORT - Fundraising Account 01/04/98 Through 30104/98 Num Date Payee C Memo Category Amount Running Balance Opening Balance as of 01104/98 361.51 Month Ending 30/04/98 07/04/98 Deposit R Split 400.00 761.51 Fundraising for Special Projects 15.00 Fundraising for Special Projects 20.00 Scott's Restaurant Photo Rele;Fundraising for Special Projects 250.00 In Repose Booklets Fundraising for Special Projects 15.00 Shelving Fundraising for Special Projects 100.00 25/04/98 Deposit R Split 20.00 781.51 Fundraising for Special Projects 15.00 Fundraising for Special Projects 5.00 4 25/04/98 Mark Jackman R Shelving Split -103.47 678.04 Conservation Expenses : Storag( -89.97 Taxes : GST -6.30 Taxes : PST -7.20 30/04/98 Service Charge R Administration Expenses : Bank c -1.55 676.49 30/04/98 Interest Earned R Bank Interest 0.03 676.52 Total Month Ending 30/04/98 315.01 GRAND TOTAL $315.01 $676.52 TRANSACTION.REPORT -Savings 01104/98 Through 30104/98 Num Date Payee C Memo Category Amount Running Balance Opening Balance as of 01/04/98 884 Month Ending 30/04/98 30/04/98 Service Charge R Administration Expenses : Bank c -0.95 7.89 Total Month Ending 30/04/98 -0.95 GRAND TOTAL -$0.95 $7.89 Signed for Payment Chariman Chair of Finance Treasurer LL 4JL1Vrl purl UL 9b 12:06 No .006 P.02 COUNCIL INFORMATION I_20 r� Ministry of finance Mlnl■tAre des Finances of the Bureau du OffIce O Ontario Deputy Minlslpr sous-minlstre i (fin� � From Building South Pdifice Frost sud 7 Qunnn's Park Cr 7 Queen's Park Cr Toronto ON WA 1Y7 Toronto ON WA 1YT Tel(416)325.1590 T61(416)326-1600 IIrB° �f 1,�1 11! �1 lJ ', ?�✓ Fax(416)325-1595 T616c(416)325-1595 JUN 0 31998 June 2, 1998 1111.. l4GIPALITY OF CLARINGTON MAYOR'S OFFICE All Municipal Chief Administration Officers Association of Municipalities of Ontario; I I am writing to inform you that we are slowing down the process for the passage of Bill 16, the Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998. This delay will allow more time to review technical amendments proposed to the Bill that would make the implementation tools work better for municipalities and taxpayers. The Bill contains measures that protect and support small businesses and charities. If passed, it will implement a three-year plan announced by the Minister of Finance on March 27, 1998, to enable municipalities to limit property tax increases on small businesses to no more than 2.5 per cent a year for the next three years. The Bill also extends additional relief to charities occupying business properties, by providing for mandatory rebates of property taxes where municipalities do not apply the 2.5 per cent limit. This delay in the passage of the legislation means that assessment rolls, scheduled for delivery to municipalities on May 29,will not be returned until Bill 16 is passed. The Government recognizes that this delay may cause cash flow issues for municipalities and school boards and is committed to taking steps to esolve these concerns. If Bill 16 is approved by the Legislatu a the Minister of Education intend to act on the powers this Bill provides him to delay the - el-baar emittances and . have the Province make equivalent payments on behalf of municipalities directly to the school boards. Municipalities will be [squired to reps the instalment, without interest, to the Province at a later date to be determined. - j The Government has addressed the concerns of.municipalities in a number of other ways to respond to the cash-flow implications of delayed property tax billings. I ...2 V4 41U .VVV �fJ " 2 ` The Province deferred the requirement for municipalities to make Local Services Realignment (LSR) payments for social housing, property assessment, ambulance service, GO Transit and municipal policing until September 1, 1998, and provided for municipalities to receive their first Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) payment well before they have to make any payments to the Province. I Municipalities have been working with a set of transition ratios nce gust 6, 1997. The Ministry of Finance is now releasing an updatedT�*eNmina� et th phase in and new class information, to allow municipalities to continue-with-the r planning while Hill 16 has been delayed. These ratios reflect Bill 16 as it now stands before the Legislature, if changes to the Bill affect the transition ratios, the Ministry will�make-the, j appropriate.revisions. Final transition rations will be prescribed by regulation following passage of the Bill. ----_ ---__ -..__-• - The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will soon update the On-line Property Tax Analysis (OPTA) Model, which analyses the impacts of using various alternative tax policy and phase in tools and calculates tax adjustments to implement phase in choices. The assessment roll will be delivered by the Ministry of Finance to municipalities once Bill 16 is passed. The mailing of Amended Notices of Assessment will be delayed until just before the return of the assessment roll. The deadline for appealing an amended assessment will be 90 days after the mailing of the notice. Yours sincerely, Original signed by M.L. Gourley JS UTION, Michael L. Gourley ► C1.%RK Deputy Minister ACK, BY ORIGGIMIAt, fO COPIE33 1*U i • i Preliminary Transition Ratios May 1998 Upper-Tier:1800 Durham R oPTIONAI-CLASSES ----F Managed Commercial shopping PwCng Lots urge I Scenario Residential Multi-Res Commercial Industrial I Pipeline Farmlands Forests •( Office Centres Vacant Land Industrial 1 1.0000 2.7103 IA214T 2.9817 1.2294 02500 02500 2 � 1.0000 2.7103 1.4029 2.9817 1.2294 02500 0.2500 2.2960 3 1.0000 21103 1.5054 2.9817 1.2294 02500 0.2500 1.2078 4 1.0000 2.7103 1.4339 2.9817 1:294 0.2500 0.2500 0.7722 5 1.0000 2.7103 1.4214 20907 1?294 0.2500 02500 3,g0(}6 6 1.0000 2.7103 1.4819 2.9817 1.2294 02500 02500 2.2460 1.2078 7 1.0000 2.7103 1.4153 2.9817 1.2294 0.2500 02500 2.2950 0.7722 8 1.0000 2.7103 1.4029 20907 1.2294 0.2500 0.2500 222960 3.8036 9 1.0000 2.7103 1.5253 2.9817 1.2294 0.2500 02500 12078 0.7722 10 1.0000 2.7103 1.5054 2.0@07 1.2294 02500 02500 1.2078 3.8038 11 1.0000 2.7103 1.4339 2.0907 1.2294 0.7.500 0.2500 07722 3.8036 12 1 1.0000 2.7103 1.5017 29817 1.2294 0.2500 0.2500 22960 1.2078 0.7722 13 1.0000 27103 1.4819 2.0907 1.2294 0.2500 02500 2.2960 1207E 3.8036 14 1.0000 2.7103 IA153 2.0907 1.2294 t 02500 0.2500 2.2960 0.7722 3.8006 15 11 1.0000 2.7103 1 1.5253 2.0907 1.2294 0.2500 0.2500 1.2078 0.7722 3.8036 16 1.0000 2.7103 1.5017 2.0907 1.2294 0.2500 0.2500 2.2960 11078 1 0.7722 3.8036 i The preliminary transition ratios are bused on 1997 taxes and 1998 assessed values.and represent the relationship of municipal tax burdens among property classes at the � time of reassnasment. Transltlon ratios provide municipalities with a"starting point"from which to establish the distribution of municipal taxes among different property classes. Municipalities can choose to adopt transition ratios as their tax ratios to maintain the existing distribution of municipal tax or they can set different tax ratios to shift taxes among property classes. Municipalities must adhere to provincial ranges of tax fairness if they choose to shift tax burdens among the classes. To assist municipalities in considering whether to use optional classes,the above table includes preliminary transition ratios for the 16 combinations of the optional classes that can exist. Municipalities adopting any of the optional classes have the ability to move the transition ratios for those classes towards(but not away from)the average transition ratio for the broader class(commercial or industrial). a ' COUNCIL INFORMATION - 1_21 N11%R KHA M CORPORATE SERVICES COMMISSION of EXCELLENCE Clerk's Department I May 19, 1998 �Wco��rr I All GTA Mayors & All Regional Chairs , MY 2 01998 '44U GIPALITY OF CLARIUGTON Dear Sir/Madam: I'IAYOR S OFFICE I RE. ALTERNATIVE GTSB PROPOSAL DISCUS.SIONPAPER OUR FILE NO. 13.5.6 This will advise that the Council of the Town of Markham, at its meeting held on April 28, 1998 received and endorsed the Alternative GTSB Proposal Discussion Paper outlining a number of proposals that would strengthen the role of the Greater Toronto Services Board(GTSB). For your information, I have enclosed a copy of the subject discussion paper prepared by the Mayors of Vaughan, Mississauga,Burlington,Ajax,Aurora and Markham. o truly, J Arn ager, Secretariat Services Encl. C Mr. Terry Cooke, Chairman 1 *T1 The Regional Municipality of Hamilton Wentworth L'R All GTA MPPs �;pThe Honourable Al Leach i Minister of Municipal Affairs &Housing Mr. Alan Tonks, GTSB Review Moderator -..-.--•-ij The Honourable David Collenette Minister of Transport Mr. Don Gordon, Executive Coordinator Town of Markham Town of Markham Anthony Roman Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard,Markham,Ontario UR 9W3 (905)477-7000-Fax(905)479-7771-Website:www.city.markham.on.ca i I a ALTERNATIVE GTSB PROPOSAL - DISCUSSION PAPER PREAMBLE The Harris Government is continuing to undertake the most comprehensive, ambitious and fundamental change to the provincial/municipal relationship in the history of the Province of Ontario. The creation of a Greater Toronto Services Board(GTSB)is understood to be, at its inception, a transitional initiative which will ultimately evolve to providing guidance, advice and direction on a GTA-wide basis, while supporting and enhancing the role of local municipalities in the provision of local, community services to the residents of the GTA i The Board will provide a forum for discussion to proactively deal with or respond to matters of interest to the continued well-being of the GTA by Raising with all levels of government. POWERS 1. Prepare a long term growth strategy for the GTA that respects existing official plans, and which municipalities would "have regard to" in the preparation of new official plans and amendments. The growth strategy would not be an official plan but would instead take the form of policy statements. 2. Prepare a long term servicing strategy that would identify the most appropriate and cost efficient options for the future provision and allocation of water and sewer infrastructure for the GTA Although such a strategy would be based upon existing municipal official plans, it would be guided by the fundamental principle that infrastructure will be advanced using good engineering practices, and not restricted by municipal boundaries. 3. Prepare a GTA transportation plan and implementation strategy that would include an examination of how best to integrate and coordinate all GTA public transit services. The plan would identify both roads and public transit requirements over a specified planning period. An ongoing funding commitment from the Federal and Provincial governments, including the formation of a"Major Transportation Infrastructure Reserve Fund", would be required to meet the future transportation needs of the GTA I IZCI)rescntalion on G'TSB Voting Municipality Population p y p anon Representation Weighted Total tal (Mayor plus Vote Weighting for 1/200,000) Municipality Toronto 2,247,611 1 + 11 = 12 4.2175% 50.61 % DURHAM 435,260 1 Regional Chair 0.98% 0.98% Oshawa 133,500 1 2.705% 1705% Ajax 58,854 1 1.193% 1.193% Clarington 61,305 1 1.242% 1.242% Pickering 70,733 1 1.433% 1.433% Whitby 67,325 1 1.364% 1.364% Brock 10,991 1 0.224% 0.224% i Scugog 17,880 1 0.362% 0.362% Uxbridge 14,672 1 0.297% 0.297% YORK 564,165 1 Regional Chair 1.27% 1.27% Aurora 33,595 1 0.680% 0.680% East Gwillimbury 18,023 1 0.365% 0.365% Georgina 30,802 1 0.624% 0.624% Markham 164,376 1 0 0 3.330% 3330% Newmarket 49,645 1 1.006% 1.006% Richmond Hill 100,000 1 2.026% 2.026% King 17,504 1 0.357% 0.357% Vaughan 131,720 1 0 1 2.668% 2.668% Whitchurch- 18,500 1 0.374% 0374% Stoufl'ville I HALTON 316,967 1 Regional Chair 0.714% I 0.714% Burlington 128,453 1 2.604% 2.604% Halton Hills 40,173 1 0.814% 0.814% Milton 30,278 1 0.615% 0.615% Oakville 118,063 1 2.393% 2.393% PEEL 876,992 1 Regional Chair 1.975% - 1.975% Brampton 278,160 1 + 1 =2 2.819% 5.638% Mississauga 559,000 1 +.2=3 3.776% 11.330% Caledon 39,832 1 0.807% 0.807% HAMILTON- 458,948 1 Regional Chair 0% 0% WENTWORTH Representation on G1' Transit Voting � ZTt,qt esentation Weighted Total or plus Y P Vote Weighting for 00,000) Municipality ,247 + 11 = 12 4.175% 50.1 % DURHAM 435,260 1 Regional Chair 0.97% 0,97% Oshawa 133,500 t 2.678"/0 2.678"/° Ajax 58,854 1 1.180% ° 1.180 0 Claris on In 61,305 1 1.229% 1.229% Pickering 70,733 1 1.419% 1.419% Whitby Y 67,325 1 1.350% 1.350% Brock 10,991 1 0.2279% 0.2279% Scu o g g 17,880 1 0.358% 0.358% Uxbridge 14,672 1 0.294% 0.294% YORK 564,165 1 Regional Chair 1.257% 1.257% Aurora 33,595 1 0.673% 0.673% East Gtvillimbury 18,023 1 0.3610 0.361% Georgina 30,802 1 0.6170% 0.617% Markham 164,376 1 3.296% 3.296% Newmarket 49,645 1 0.995% 0.995% Richmond Hill 100,000 1 2.005% 2.005% King 17,504 1 0.356% 0.356% Vaughan 131,720 1 2.640% 2.640% Whitchurch- 18,500 1 Stoufville 0.373% 0.373% HALTON 316,967 1 Regional Chair 0.7068% 0.7068% Burlington 128,453 1 2.578% 2.578% Halton Hills 40173 1 0.806% 0.806% Milton 30,278 1 0.6088% 0.6088% Oakville 118 063 1 2.369% 2.369% PEEL 876,992 1 Regional Chair 1.955% 1.955% Brampton -278,160 1 + 1 =2 ° 5.579% 2 2.7895% Mississauga 559,000 1 +2=3 3.7376% 11.213% Caledon ' 39,832 1 0.8055% 0.8055% HAMILTON- 458,948 1 Regional Chair i 0% WENTWORTH 1.0% 4. Develop a post collection waste management strategy for the GTA that would identify, among other things, preferred waste disposal options. The strategy would also clearly indicate that no landfill site would be developed or used within the GTA unless a"willing host" municipality were to come forward. r S. Until the funding for income redistribution programs is removed from the property tax, the GTSB will approve the annual funding requirements for social assistance and social housing programs in the GTA and allocate their costs to GTA municipalities. Service benchmarks would be established for these programs which would be used to determine cost allocations to GTA municipalities. 6. Supervise the management and allocate all costs associated with the Greater Toronto I Transit Authority(i.e. GT Transit)through a subcommittee of the GTSB. 7. Support the economic development activities of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) through the approval and allocation of the municipal share of funding for the GTMA. i FUNDING Funding for GTSB administrative costs would be provided on the basis of a per capita formula that would be used to levy GTA municipalities. Where the GTSB is responsible for service delivery (i.e. GT Transit) or program funding, benchmarks would be established to identify base levels of service and funding. Municipalities choosing to provide higher levels of service than the established benchmark would be responsible for all additional costs. ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATION MODEL Principles of Representation: AU municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area will be present and represented on the GTSB, but each vote will be weighted based on each municipality's population. Assumptions: Regional Chairs sit on the GTSB with a weighted vote worth 10% of their Region's percent of the GTA population. The Regional Chair of Hamilton-Wentworth is included, and has a vote (on GT Transit issues ONLY)based on 1% of the total vote of the GTSB. Each municipality is represented on the GTSB by either the Mayor or a designate, and has a weighted vote based on their municipality's population. In addition to the Mayor, 1 representative/200,000 population is provided, with a weighted vote equal to the Mayor of their municipality. i i 3 - Due to the significance of the matters to be voted upon, and to alleviate concerns about recounts on voting, each vote should be recorded. The weighted vote will require a computer voting system. GTSB Representation: Toronto - 12 Durham- 9 York- 10 Halton- 5 Peel- 7 Hamilton-Wentworth - 1 44 * The model assumes the Chair of the Board is elected by the Board. * The model assumes the Federal Mrdn ter responsible for the GTA and Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing will be participants on the GTSB but will not be voting members. * For the purposes of this exercise, all population data was taken from the 1997 AMCTO Ontario Municipal Directory. * A separate weighting formula is provided for all votes related to GT Transit and which Hamilton-Wentworth has a vote. * Rounding adjustments were added to the municipality in each Region with the lowest weighted vote. I (Revised April 27, 1998) &mod COUNCIL INFORMATION 1_22 MINUTES MAY 12, 1998 LOCAL ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MUNICIPALITY OF C INGTO ON 9 1 17 PM '9B MEMBERS PRESENT: Janie Dodds Bill Paterson Linda Kiff Vic Suppan Charles Taws Simone Georges Councillor Jane Rowe Mavis Carlton Liaison: Isabel Little REGRETS: Jeff Brooks, Warner Fehn, Nancy Miller GUEST: David Jenkins i iChair Janie Dodds introduced Guest David Jenkins. ADOPTION OF MINUTES Page 1(a): Vic Suppan asked who had performed the audit on LACAC's books. Treasurer Linda Kiff advised that Municipal Staff had carried out the audit. Page 1(b): Vic also asked if the members listed as sending regrets for the April meeting had in fact done so. Members in attendance advised they had. As far as those present knew, Warner Fehn had not and should be listed as Absent. Page 2: Charles Taws advised that he attends BIA meetings only to have input into historic aspects of the BIA project to promote the Bowmanville Business area and the proposed walking tour. 98-16 Moved by Bill Paterson that the Minutes as amended be accepted. Seconded by Jane Rowe. CARRIED i BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES I BIA promotion of the business area and proposed walking tour. Janie reported from her meeting with BIA that the merchants are paying for their oNvn signs but that, for this first year, BIA is paying for the signs on the houses. The shops will have overhanging street signs and the houses will have a plaque on the house walls. Janie advised that Vic Suppan had presented a list of houses that might be included in the walking tour. ,I LACAC Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 2 Simone Georges circulated a draft copy of the proposed pamphlet for the walking tour. The copy is being reviewed and will be revised. Charles Taws expressed concern about the pressure to complete the pamphlet. The municipal Marketing & Tourism section has been asked to produce the pamphlet. Heritage Information on Internet. Isabel advised she had received from Jeff Brooks suggested information for LACAC Web pages and circulated copies. Bill Paterson asked who would keep the information up to date. Probably Isabel with input from others. A discussion followed about the suggested Internet pages and amendments recommended to the section: Steps in Designating a Heritage Property After reviewing the material, in response to Jeff's specific questions the following responses was agreed: g i 1• Whether the wording or format of the two pages is satisfactory to the Committee: - Yes, with suggested changes. 2. Whether to proceed to put the two initial pages on the Web: - Yes. 3. Whether potential links should be added: - Yes, links to be added. 4. Which links should be developed first: - Links t events to be developed first, o the books and calendar of s. What graphics or photos can be offered to spice up the page: - Picture Board first, upon approval of the house owners. 98-17 Moved by Charles Taws, seconded by Jane Rowe, that responses as above, be approved with many thanks to Jeff Brooks material as Presented with the information fo preparation of CARRIED Orono Nostalgia Days The show will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on both Friday May 22 and Saturday, May 23. Following discussion about coverage of the LACAC display, roster a r agreed. Costume is required. Mavis Carlton and Nancy Miller had advised was previously that they had prior commitments. Jeff Brooks and Warner Fehn to be contacted. Friday, May 22: 9:00-11:00 - Janie Dodds and Vic Suppan will set up. 1:00-2:00 - Isabel (if approved) 2:00-3:00 - Charles Taws 3:00-4:00 - Vic Suppan 4:00-5:00 - Simone Georges LACAC Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 3 Saturday,May 23: 1:00-2:00 - Linda Kiff j 2:00-3:00 - Jeff Brooks (if available) 3:00-4:00 - Warner Fehn (if available) 4:00-5:00 - Bill Paterson Backup for the above roster will be Isabel and Janie. Name Tags Jane Rowe reported that she had carried out research regarding name tags for j LACAC members but will be investigating further. Massey Site i Isabel reported that the IGA owner had submitted development plans for the site in Newcastle, east of Beaver Street, south of King Street. All buildings will be razed with the exception of the former Massey factory. The owner and the architects are being sympathetic to the historic importance of the site. The new building will be brick similar to the factory. The parking area will be between the store to the east and the original factory abutting Beaver Street. Suggestions were made about the brickwork on the eastern facade. Janie read a letter she proposes to send to the current owner of the property. 98-18 Moved by Simone Georges, Seconded by Vic Suppan, that the Committee accept the letter as presented. CARRIED NEW BUSINESS June Meeting Janie advised that she would be unable to host the June meeting as previously advised. It was agreed that the June meeting would be a regular meeting at the Newcastle Community Centre. Heritage Buildings in Clarington Isabel circulated lists of Heritage buildings in Bowmanville, Clarke and Darlington. It was suggested that while driving around, members should check the current condition of the buildings. I Effect of Designation on Property Values Isobel read a letter received from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation regarding research by the University of Waterloo into the question of designation and property values, and distributed copies of the researcher's letter. LACAC Minutes May 12, 1998 Page 4 Community Heritage Ontario Simone Georges asked about the 1998 Provincial Conference in be held in Kitchener May 29 - 31. 98-19 Vic Suppan moved, Seconded by Charles Taws, that a representative attend the CHO conference as our voting delegate and that the registration fee and accommodation be reimbursed. - TREASURER'S REPORT i Linda presented a brief report. i 98-20 Linda moved adoption of the report, Jane Rowe seconded. CARRIED Designation of 33 Centre Street at Lover's Lane, Bowmanville Janie suggested that following the visit to the property the following should be included in the description: • the arch in foyer • medallions in the parlour and in the dining room • ceiling mouldings • front door, interior door • the tin ceiling and coves in the kitchen 98-21 Moved by Charles Taws, Seconded by Simone, that the house be approved for designation and that the interior features should be listed. It was recommended that the other half of the building at No. 35 should be included. Janie to ask if that house can be viewed. The hour being late, Simone moved adjournment of the meeting. NEXT MEETING NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 7:00 P.M. i _.Co ...0-t .. 06/09/90 ZZ:40:4Z EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarimgtom Mum Page OR JUN-09-98 TUE 05:30 PM AMO COUNCIL INFORi fidW' 4169716191 P. 01/021_23 Member Communication ' �\ Association of Municipalities of Ontario FR � 989 Unlvo Tor Avenue,Suite 1701 Toronto,ON MSG 1EE Tel:(416)871.866E,fax:(410)871.6191 small:emoCamo,munloom.eom For Immediate Action June 9, 1998 Alert- 981019 LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO RESTRUCTURE ONTARIONS ELECTRICITY SECTOR The Issue: The Province has introduced a package of legislative, regulatory and policy reforms to restructure the generation and distribution of electricity in Ontario The Facts: Today the Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology introduced an Omnibus Bill, An Act to Create Jobs and Protect Consumers by Promoting Low Cost Energy through Competition, to Protect the Environment, and to Provide for Pensions and to Make Belated Changes to Certain Acts. This is an enabling gill with four schedules, including a new Electricity i Act, an Ontario Energy Board Act, other amendments related to the structure and governance of Ontario Hydro and municipal electric utilities, and amendments to the OMERS legislation. This legislation mirrors the Government's direction outlined In its November 1997, White Paper, Direction for Change; Charting a Course for Competitive Electricity and Jobs in Ontario, w- Key highlights The Electricity Act proposes to break up Ontario Hydro's 92-year monopoly, and create successor companies under the authority of the Ontario Business Corporation Act, The new legislation would require municipal utilities to incorporate under the Ontario Business i Corporation Act with a requirement to separate monopoly and competitive business to ensure cross-subsidization does not take place. It defines the role of the Independent Market Operator, its rule-making powers and appeals processes. The Act also outlines a broad framework for the commercialization of municipal electric utilities. In addition, the Bill enables the Minister to delegate to an independent body the management and regulation of electrical inspections, It also addresses emergency planning. i The Ontario Energy Board Act reforms both the electricity regulatory framework and natural gas framework in a similar manner. The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will be responsible for licensing market participants subject to such factors as financial viability and performance benchmarks. The OEB will play a strong role in the amalgamation and restructuring of municipal electric utilities, The Act also establishes the statutory basis for the pricing protection customers in rural/remote regions, and outlines the obligations of the municipal electric utilities to provide default power as a last resort and to those customers who choose not to take i advantage of competition, • The Government proposes to pay down the stranded debt by dedicating increases in Hydro successor companies' payments-in-lieu of property taxes, and other services such as partnership proceeds. Hydro's stranded debt is defined as Its long-term debt,contracts with non- utility generators, sunk costs of all kinds and legal obligations, /2 i 06/0990 22:41:30 EST; ASSOCIATIOti OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLERK-Clarington Mun Page 003 li i JUN-09-98 TUE 05:31 PM AMO FAX N0, 4169716191 P. 02/02 Member communication Alert; Lec gislation Introduced to Restructure Ontario's >rlectricit Sector- 2/2 The Province will undertake several initiatives to smooth the transition to the new system. Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology (MEST) will be working with the Ontario Energy Board to develop the regulatory framework, The Ministry of Finance will conduct a 60-day consultation on financial strategies and options to retire Ontario Hydro's stranded debt, This options paper will have implications for municipalities and their electrical utilities. The Market Design Committee will continue its regular activities throughout the summer and fall. The Government's targets are: • Cabinet approval of regulatory framework, market rules and stranded debt retirement strategy by early 1999. • Enable the OEB to issue licenses to Hydro successor companies by April 1 9 99., 1 • Open the market for full competition by the year 2000. Status; The Bill is expected to receive Second Reading before the and of this month. The Standing Committee hearings will likely be scheduled for August, and Royal Assent is expected prior to the end of 1998. MEST will also host public education seminars this summer. I AMO Action: • AMO's Task Force on Electricity Restructuring will be reconvened to examine the implications of this legislation for municipalities and will provide its recommendations to AMO's Board of Directors. The Task Force's deliberations will be based on Government's White Paper. AMO's response (March 1998) to the • The Association has commented that it is pleased that the Government has confirmed AMO's position that municipalities are the rightful owners of municipal electric utilities' assets (worth nearly $5 billion). AMO is also pleased with the Minister's agreement to.invite a representative to join the Minister's Transition Committee. • The Province's intent to use any increases in grants-in,lieu of property taxes paid by Hydro successor companies to retire the stranded debt of Ontario Hydro causes concerns. Gains through increases in payments in lieu of property taxes should go to municipalities, not to the Province, • The Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology is forwarding copies of the Dill to all Ontario municipalities. Should you need additional copies, you may contact: Kimberly Rogers, Special Assistant, Minister's Office, at (416) 327-3517. Member municipalities are requested to review the legislative package and forward their comments, concerns and positions to AMO. The Association will be making a submission to the Standing Committee when hearings on the gill are convened. I This informalion is available through AMO's MUNiCOM network at www.muntcom.com, I I For more information contact: Babak Abbaszadeh, Policy Advisor,Polley and Government Relations, at 416-971- 9956 ext. 340 or email: babbaszadeh 0 amo.municom.com Transmission problems: Carleen Newland(416) 971-9856 ext.300 Council Communications for Direction June 15, 1998 Number Suggested Disposition D— 1 THAT the correspondence received from 48 individuals outlining their concerns with respect to the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Paula Lishman International,be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Robert Marshall, lead petitioner,be advised of Council's decision. D -2 THAT the correspondence dated June 3, 1998 from Karen McNeil requesting permission to hold a street dance on Saturday,June 27, 1998 on Wrenn Boulevard, Bowmanville,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 Karen McNeil be advised of Council's decision. D-3 THAT the correspondence dated June 4, 1998 from Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee requesting permission to hold the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday,November 21, 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 Betty Irving be advised of Council's decision. D -4 THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998 from Margaret Rodgers, Curator- Director,Visual Arts Centree advising of the availability of Rowena Dykins' sculpture"Rivercairn",be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Margaret Rodgers be advised of Council's decision. Council Direction -2 - June 15, 1998 D-5 THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998 from Jill Haskins, Co-ordinator, Enniskillen United Church requesting permission to hold a street dance on Saturday, September 5, 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 Jill Haskins be advised of Council's decision. D-6 For the direction of Council. D-7 For the direction of Council. D-8 THAT the correspondence dated June 8, 1998 from Brenton Rickard, Chairman, Newcastle Hall Board requesting permission to hold a soap box derby as part of the 75`t anniversary celebrations on Saturday, October 24, 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 Brenton Rickard be advised of Council's decision. D-9 THAT the correspondence dated June 10, 1998 from Kim Zepperi,requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on Wednesday,July 1, 1998,at Pingle's Farm in Courtice,be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a permit for this event provided that all fireworks shall be set off by or under the supervision of a person or persons of at least 21 years of age; and THAT Kim Zepperi be advised of Council's decision. D- 10 THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 1998 from Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club requesting permission to hold a"Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon" on Saturday, October 3, 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 Jean Graham be advised of Council's decision. COUNCIL DIRECTION D- ' M-nicipality of Clarington NOTE: Duplicate letter received from 40 Temperance Stmot 47 other individuals_ Danville, Ontario L1C 3A.6 Attention: Mayor and ,'ill McmbeM 9f otmc u JUN e 2 22 PM #9e I Dev 97-05°ILisbman Pmposa)< I. (please prin t) '= o i side at: (toll addrossl - F'ireurder are several concerns that would need to be addressed before I could support the following proposal: 1. The Wilmot Creek and a tributrsy flow through the property-to be developed- As described by Mr. Mhman on Dac.4147;he proposes to build the Paula Lishman furmanufacturing facility and an ultra-light aircraft hangar. That night Mr. Halminen, the landowner, stated that he will submit an application for a residential development Including 20 houses in 194 Why have Planning staff not required that the proponents undertake an Eiavironmental Impact study(EIS) as per Section 4.3.8 of the Clarington Official Plan? Since Council purchasdd 35 hectares 85 iicres of land south of th ( ) e C.N. rail line for the Wilmot Creek Nature Preserve, why has Council not required an EIS so that the impacts of this development on the Wilmot Creek and the Nature Preserve could be assessed and evaluated? ?.. At the September 1997 public meetings at Clarington Go Ind Durham Region Planning Committee, Mr. Lishman indicated that ultra-light activity would be IMte to.his flying to work at the proposed site. On Dec. 4157, Mr. Lishman said that he planned to house eig. $)ultra-light aircraft in a hangar on the site.. In 1955 Mr. Llshman had an application before Scuga�, ouncil concerning a project in Nestleton which included an ultra-light aerodrome inclusive of iaWlities for the storage, maintenance and fabrication of ultra-light aircraft, a pilot training•center'ahit xelated ancillary ices. When will a public meedng be held to determine the scope of the ultra-light' activity and to address the many issues - su rounding ultra light aircraft which Include,but are not limited to: noise, invasion of privacy from low- flying aircraft, disturbance'of livestock, and the public safety and liability Issues that could arise from aircraft testing and pilot training?. 3. A Durham Region TransportationMuginoering memo dated 1997 10 09 states that: "given existing g.. roadway a omet,^ics, it would •• -�`,uiisafe to provide access'at the M3sting location on Taunton Road". The cost of improvements ranges from $200,000 to $260,000. The Region will share costs as per normal re-conditioning and re-surfacing-work as previously identified. What exactly wiTthe cost be to the taxpayers of Durham Region? Have the proponents filed a financial plan with the Municipality and the Region and have they demonstrated that they can fulfil all obligations related to this development? Have there been any discussions with staff and/or Council about the Municipality expropriating lands from the adjacent property owner(s) to satisfy the entranceway and access raquiromonts of these proponents? We respectfully request that Clarington Council defer any approvals regarding the Lyhman application un+_` these and all other relevant concerns have been debated fully 4t public meetings and have been addressed b-• staff, Council and the commenting agencies. Tours s -,cerely, V �( /e 7 I __ *//J/,f,e�� n/ (Sir'nature and D^rQl cc: ?11 Members of Durham Rceen P13^n!ng Commltt o COUNCIL DIRECTION D-2 ,June 03,1998 Mayor&Council 40Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ont LIC 3A6 Attention: Clerk i Dear Sir/Madam: We are m1 r{g to request a permit to have a street dance on Saturday fume 27th on Winn Blvd,in Bowmanville. It will be necessatyfor us to have Wrenn Blvd, blocked offbetween the hours of 10.•00am until l.00am. We are plann.inggames for the children dut7ng the day and a street dance in the evening for the adults Please confirm byphone that permission has been granted for this event. Yours Tru13; Karen McrYeil 7r:ACK, B`{,�,_OR�IMN-At ; s � . v V`1 1 JJO U(- 4f 1 ui%r\ U VUI\I"I J 1 1'— JVJ •"([.V a.......a. . .— -- COUNCIL DIRECTION D-3 1 June 4, 1998 Mrs. Patti Barrie Town Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowrnanville,Ont. LIC 3A6 Dear Mrs.Patti Barrie; We hereby request permission to hold the Community of Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday,November 21, 1998 at 10:30 a.m. As in past years the co-operation of the Police Department, Works Department and Town Services is requested. The parade route will be the same as in past years. Please present our request for permission at the next regular council meeting. An early response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your time. Yours truly, Betty Irving Secretary,Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Co`nm�ter E y�,�,.t• s � i TOTAL; R 02---i COUNCIL DIRECTION D-4 l Visual 7 Arts JUN i l 21 QM 98 Centre , �.1 r 'T,,, of Claringt .:E on Friday, May 29, 1998 Mayor and Council Municipality of Clarington Dear Mayor Harare and members of Council: We are coming to the end of .The Real Mackay exhibition, and I want to convey my appreciation for the time you took to visit the show. Since there was interest expressed in having Rowena Dykins' sculptural piece Rivercairn as a permanent installation in Soper Creek Park, I am writing to inform you of the artist's interest and willingness to discuss the matter further, with some flexibility in her asking price. Plans are in place to have the piece removed on June 9, but it won't be too far away, since she lives within the region. With hope that an equitable agreement can be reached, Yours truly, "':y >`E'14' ;., ;'1::N_..4:� ACK. T1 Margaret odgers Curator-Director ---�--- --- .••� i PO. Box 52, Bowmanville ON LIC 3K8 905 623-5831 Fax: 905 623-0276 The VIsL_ gists Centre is supported by the Membership,the Municipality of Clarington,the Ontario Arts Council and the Ministry of Culture.Tourism and Recreaiton COUNCIL DIRECTION D-5 ENNISKILLEN UNITED CHURCH 7793 OLD SCUGOG ROAD JuN q tI z3 QM '9� ENNISKILLEN ON. LOB 1J0 i � May 29, 1998 . GU ' Clerk Municipality p y of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville ON L1 C 3A6 Dear Clerk; Enniskillen Community 2nd Annual B.B.Q. _ _.... On Saturday y September 5, 1998 our Church will be holding its 2nd Annual Community B.B.Q. to raise money for the continuing upkeep of our building and we would like permission to have a portion of road closed from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. in order that we may hold a street dance. The portion of Old Scugug Road we wish to have closed is from the north of the Centre Lane junction for about 50 yds, which would be well south of the junction with Concession Road 3. Both Potters Lane and Centre Lane enable traffic to bypass this section of road for the short time that we would like to use the pavement and we trust that this request will meet with your approval. If you need further information - please do not hesitate to call me at 697-2817 or call the Church office 263-4107. Thankyou Jill Haskins I Co-ordinator - Enniskillen United Church i COUNCIL DIRECTION D_6 JUN 1998 ,p,iNiGtl'1!LITY OF Cl_AR1NGrCjN 10H.0 MttYOit'S OFFICI: :. i Councillor Judy Sgro , f, cy Metro Hell Y r 65 John Street,Suite 221 Toronto City Council "t,,x`� "`� `' •a_.' Toronto,Ontario North York—Humber M5V 3C6 Telephone:(416)392.4066 Ward 6 Fax:(416)696.3673 TO: Mayor to Municipality of Clarington,Diane Hamre May 29, 1998 i TORONTO INITIATES LCBO BOTTLE RETURNS Attention Municipal Leaders Attached for your information are resolutions passed by Toronto City Council on April 29 th,concerning deposit/retum systems for beverage containers currently being collected through the blue box program. The City of Toronto has taken a very firm position to get the province to implement deposit return systems,especially for wine and spirit containers sold through the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. We would prefer that the Province implement a province-wide solution. Their failure to do so in the face of over- whelming municipal and public support has forced us to consider other strategies to insure the right economic and environmental solution for this portion of the waste stream is implemented, I We have asked staff to develop by-laws requiring that all beverage containers sold in the City of Toronto be subject to a deposit/return,system, Effective September 1, 1998,wine and spirit containers sold by the LCBO will no longer be collected in municipal curbside programs and residents in the City of Toronto will be encouraged through a public education campaign to return their empty wine and spirit containers to the store were they were purchased, It is our expectation that these actions will lead to more of these containers being recovered for recycling(and potentially reuse) and that our mumicipal waste management costs will be reduced by over$1 million annually, Most municipalities in Ontario have already passed resolutions requesting the province to implement a deposit/return system for LCBO containers. We believe the Premier and local MPPs need to hear that message again. The support of your municipa:ity for the actions that the City of Toronto has taken would also be very much appreciated, If you have any questions,or wish additional information,please feel free to call, We would also appreciate a copy of any actions that your municipality does take on this issue. 5inc ? 11, Enii _. . y, , A K. !3V /J dy Sgro -- ouncillo i Resolutions of the City of Toronto Passed April 29th, 1998 Deposit/Return System for Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Containers It is recommended that: I • all LCBO containers be banned from the City of Toronto's blue box program and landfill sites effective September 1, 1998; • The Minister of Environment be requested to set up a product stewardship program that • the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services, in consultation with the City Solicitor, be: • requested to submit to the next meeting of the Works and Utilities Committee, a draft by-law for a deposit/return system for LCBO containers sold in the City of Toronto; • authorized to retain outside counsel, if necessary; • develop a communications program to have homeowners return their wine and I spirit containers to the point of purchase, such communications program to include an announcement of a wine and spirit container take-back program in the next ! issue of the City of Toronto's 'Waste Watch'newsletter; and • bring forth a by-law to require a deposit/return system in the City of Toronto for all other beverage containers; • the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services be authorized to organize a one-day conference, to be held in the Council Chambers of Metro Hall, during late May or early June, 1998,which will address the economic and environmental costs and benefits of implementing comprehensive deposit/return regulations for beverage containers in Ontario, with presentations by academic and professional guest speakers who are knowledgeable concerning these issues; • a session of the conference be devoted to discussing the development of a Province-wide strategy to create a coalition of municipalities and environmental organizations interested in achieving a comprehensive depositheturn regulations for beverage containers sold in Ontario and in achieving full product stewardship for all other packaging waste such that the management of this waste results in zero municipal costs to Ontario municipalities, COUNCIL DIRECTION D-7 OF PC CGI a I\V V, o yT ♦ G) MAY 2 7 199E May 25, 1998 n �!!UWlGIPALITY OF GLARlPlGTUN corporation I0AYOR'S OFFICE of the Municipality Tq n or Pickering p y of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Clerk's Department Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 Pi� ring Civic Complex On the Esplanade Attention: Mayor Diane Harare G , Flickering,Ontario Canada L1� X7 Dt� rAccess (905)420-4660 Dear Ms, Hamre: Department (905)420-4611 Fay 'nile (905)420-9685 Please be advised that at its regular meeting of May 19, 1998, the Council of roi (905)420-2222 the Town of Pickering passed a resolution stating that garbage dumps be (905)683-2760 420 Facsimile (905)420-0515 located onl y g in willing host communities and that such facilities be regulated by that community. The resolution goes on to request that every Erci clerks@town.pickering.on.ca municipality in the Greater Toronto Area pass a similar resolution to request the Provincial Government to enact legislation that would ensure that every v municipality have autonomy over waste related matters within their boundaries. A copy of that resolution is attached to this letter for your information. As noted in the recital clauses of the Pickering Resolution passed on May 19th, the Town of Pickering was the unwilling host of the Brock West Landfill Site for over twenty-five years and despite the tremendous impact this facility had on the community, Council had no control over how this facility was regulated. Pickering continues to be targeted for facilities such as waste processing or transfer stations which the Town has little control over except through zoning regulations. Council is concerned that there is little local autonomy over decisions pertaining to these facilities because environmental matters are controlled by the Ministry of the Environment through the Certificate of Approval process. Also, the proposed new Municipal Act will firmly entrench decisions pertaining to waste disposal at the upper tier level of municipal government. I i - - 2 - On behalf of Council, I would ask that your Council pass a resolution urging the Provincial Government to ensure that landfill sites be located only in willing host municipalities and that all lower tier municipalities have autonomy over waste related matters within their boundaries. i If you have any questions with respect to this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours sincerely, Bruce Taylor, AMCT, CMM Town Clerk i UTlOry CU RA ORIGINAL I'D. , CCr :5 TO: .`_ I i A,0 p�C� li Z i i RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL #99/98 DATE: MAY 19. 1998 MOVED BY: Councillor Holland SECONDED BY: Councillor Dickerson WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hosted the Brock West Landfill Site for over twenty-five years and accepted imported waste from Metro Toronto and the surrounding region during that time;and WHEREAS the residents of the Town of Pickering have clearly expressed their opposition to further importation of waste and their desire for their municipal government to have autonomy over the placement of dumps and waste transfer stations within Pickering's municipal borders;and i WHEREAS there is uncertainty about who will assume control over the placement of dumps and have the final decision with respect to the placement and size of waste transfer stations;and WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment is processing Can-Sort's application for a Certificate of Approval to increase their operations by 500% despite the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering stating its strenuous objection to the application;and r WHEREAS J& F Waste is attempting to overturn the decisions of Pickering and Ajax citizens and Councils by appealing the decision to the Ontario Municipal Board;and WHEREAS current proposed changes to the Municipal Act would further erode municipal autonomy over waste and, in many instances, place it in the hands of staff at the Ministry of the Environment through the Certificate of Approval process;and i WHEREAS it was the platform of the current government during the last Provincial election that municipalities would receive autonomy over decisions with respect to waste in their communities; I NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby firmly asserts its position that decisions concerning the placement of garbage dumps be under the jurisdiction of each willing host municipality where government is closest to its constituents and best understands the interests of their respective municipalities;and I THAT this resolution be forwarded to all Mayors and Chairs within the GTA with a letter from the Town Clerk stating the Council of the Town of Pickering's position on this matter and irequesting that they adopt similar motions in their municipalities to ensure autonomy over waste related matters within their boundaries;and 2 i THAT this resolution be further forwarded to: i 1. Mike Harris,Premier of the Province of Ontario 2. Norm Sterling,Minister of the Environment 3. Janet Ecker,MPP for Durham West and Minister of Community and Social Services i i f I i I i I I CARRIED MAYOR COUNCIL DIRECTION D_8 I JUN 8 q 02 PM 98 June 8, 1998 Mrs. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L 1 C 3A6 . Dear Mrs. Barrie: As part of the 75th anniversary celebrations for the Newcastle Hall, the Hall Board is planning to hold a soap box derby. Details are as follows: i Date: Saturday, October 24, 1998 Place: Village of Newcastle Time: 12:30 p.m. — 2:30 p.m. Location: Highway #2 - west hill of village Street Closure: East of nursing home driveway at the top of the hill to Baldwin Street to the east. Baldwin Street would be left open to traffic. With this letter, the Committee is asking for Council's approval to grant the road closure for the above outlined function. It is understood that once Council grants this request that the proper.,approvals.,..; must be secured in writing. 015-T UTIOi4 CLERK - --- Yours truly, , ACK. 8 ORIGINAL IES TO ' Brenton Rickard, hairm n On Behalf of the Newcastle Hall Board BR/lb i...�._. -- � Cc: Local Councillor Charlie Trim, Ward 4 ' Regional Councillor John Mutton, Wards 3 8t 4 -------- ---" Aq, Ilrov mnn lsiM "I 6--U NOIIDHHI(l 111MOD r COUNCIL DIRECTION D-10. 0 "We € ��, We Serve " May 25, 1998 Municipality of Clarington '°u Ltiia ' � D A MAY 2 6 1998 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 fjUwQipALITY Of CLI�IZ?AS 7GP'r MAYOR'S OFFICE Dear Mayor Hamre The Newcastle Lions Club is looking for the Town's sanction for a"WALK-A-DOG- A-THO.N." All proceeds from the WALK will be donated to CANINE VISION CANADA. The WALK is 10 km through Newcastle on Saturday, October 3rd, 1998. Our starting time will be 9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall. A copy of the insurance coverage will follow from the Lions Foundation of Canada- Oakville. We have enclosed a map of the walk for your approval. We estimate the WALK will take approximately two hours to complete. The Lions Foundation of Canada conducts a National WALK annually. All the money pledged goes to providing Dog Guide Teams to assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged. Your,corporation and assistance in this worthy cause by sanctioning this year's WALK would be greatly appreciated. This event sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club raised$15,312.10 in 1998. This will be our Fourth Annual Walk. The event has been growing every year. Who knows what will happen this year!1 We encourage all interest residents to participate in our WALK and would appreciate your support on this day. Come out and "WALK YOUR BEST FRIEND FOR SOMEONE THAT NEEDS ONE." If you would like further information please contact me. ?'ours truly €)1 +, 1B 1.1 T 10 N :Iean Graham I t Chairperson i,. Rl Newcastle Lions Cl by TO: The Lions Club of Newcastle,20 King St. West,Newcastle,Ontario,Canada LIB 1H7 • HELP" • — • II 214 King St. E.. R.R.18,le.3988, On Highway 12E / Bowmanville Newcastle,Ontario 816129 `� THE NEWCASTLE LIONS CLUB �✓ (17ptift Phone/Fax(905)987-3222 € � ( L1 C 1 P3 NEEDS YOUR HELP. INSTANT PRINTING•FORMS WE ARE HOSTING OUR N�Y{I•YY•AiN1.N4MAOA GLENDA BEDARD .BROCHURES•FLYERS•LETTERHEADS o 3rd Annual DOGe�5DOE Associate Broker BUSINESS CARDS •ENVELOPES •NUMBERING WALK-A-DOG-THON Bus. (905)623-4445 •PERFORATING •SCORING Fax. (905)623-8859 "Over 40 Years in the Business" OCTOBER 4th, 1997 Res. (905)987-4316 IN 1983,THE LIONS IN CANADA OPENED THE LIONS FOUNDATION CANINE VISION MURRAY PATERSON �j Mark L.Hendril SCHOOL IN OAKVILLE,ONTARIO.THERE WAS A GREAT NEED TO MATCH THE BLIND WITH Sales Representative Chartered Accountant DOGS WHO COULD THEN BECOME THEIR EYES. THE NEWCASTLE LIONS HAVE BEEN Bus. (905)623-4445 SUPPORTING THIS SCHOOL,AND NOW INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO HELP SUPPORTTHIS Fax. (905)623-8859 llr� 37 King Street West WORTHWHILE PROJECT. Res. (905)987-4628 ` Newcastle,Ontario L1B 1H2 THE SCHOOL'S OBJECTIVE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS IS TO REACH ITS CAPACITY OF Bus, (905)987-0570 75 DOG GUIDE GRADUATES PER YEAR.THE ACHIEVEMENT OFTHISW.ILL GOA LONG WAY NEWCASTLE VETERINARY CLINIC Res: (905)987-3115 IN MEETING THE DEMAND OF PROVIDING EYES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED THROUGH Robert Green D.V.M. DOG GUIDES. THE SPONSORSHIP OF EACH DOG GUIDE TEAM,TOTALLY FREE TO THE Mark VanCampen D.V.M RECIPIENT,IS OVER$6,000.00. A MONEY LAST YEAR'S WALK RAISED OVER$10,000.00. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE Phone:(905)987-3816 987-38 6e- Fax.-(905)987-3426 tr CONCEPTS THAT PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR. PLEASE JOIN US AGAIN THIS YEAR—BRING A FRIEND The Money Management People AND THIS WALK WILL GUARANTEE THEY WILL NEVER WALKALONE. COUCH'S TOWING 37IQng Street west John Bugelli WALK YOUR BEST FRIEND—FOR THOSE WHO NEED ONE. Newcastle ON LIB 11-12 PLEDGE SHEETS AVAILABLE—CALL- " Bus (905)9871631 Jean Graham(905)987-3980 • John Clark(905)987-9900 • Murray Paterson(905)987-4628 C-% Res: (905)987-9809 (SEE OVER) _ _ R.R.8,NEWCASTLE,ONT.LIB 189 Couch c Season Pass&Pay as You Play p 987-535 Weekend Tee�es Clark Family a ® Tele hone vs, ••' (905)987-4851 = Barrie J.Welch Code Chiropractic Centre 1-800-661-6286 FURNACE FUEL•GASOLIN L ♦ „ �BiY1S16tFC TEXACO MOTOR OILS&GW2ES fi i [�r � I Ractke of Chrtcoraaic&ACUpunaurc a Dr.John Clark TRANS CANADA PET BOUNDARIES COOPER FUEL LTD• Beanie 13 Holes–Par 70 s 85 Ming St W. 7042 Old IOrby School Rd.,Orono,Ontario LOB 1 MO `- Newcastle ON LiB 1L2 RESIDENTIAL•INDUSTRIAL• ICULTURAL Quiet Country Settlng NtwO`��ri'°' (905)987-9900 Internet kendalQidirccicom 2429 Gott Course Road 'Maximize Your Health.Naturally' (905)983-3647 Fare(905)983-5459 NEWTONVILLE,ONT. &IRIS COOPER LOA 1JO BUS.&FAX(905)786-2502 4 I OCTOBER 'd�, Starting Time 9:00a.m. West Side of Community Hall - Rain or Shine In, R sr. EAS D NE to W to CRr � ��3i�( or OAl L=J RE CRT KtNC ST. 'R NON- $ONO St. E. o C 4 I d SGWFORD or sr.W. III eLVO. S f o. SEr . 4 > rwtr os sr & SUNSEr sUNSEr BL FW W R MACOONALO CARTIER rR EWAY HIGHWAY for Short Course . South on Church Right(west)on Robert �I Right(north)up Lions Trail Right(east)on King Street :Finish at Community Hall Long Course South on Church �•`',Q�h ry�r Left(east)on Robert uCTCAU- srREEr Right(south)on Mill I Left(east)on Metcalf 3 Right(south)on Riley V SYDENI 4 St Right(west)on Lakeshore QUEE S. Continue to Boulton Right(north)on Mill DXRCr sr. b Left(west)on Robert Right(north)on Church Finish at Community Hall a aou�roN sr rJ' - 0 NEWCASTLE © p roud we're � ` of i OCTOBER Y,,*, �� Dc, � 9:00 a.M. SHORTER ROUTE AVAILABLE MUNICIPALITY OF 1arington _ REPORT $#1 ONTARIO REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 15, 1998 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, June 8, 1998 RE .OMMENTATTON9 : 1 . RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION a) Report TR-41-98 - Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve 2 . SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA PROPOSED MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE THAT Report PD-64-98 be received; THAT a Management Advisory Committee be established to assist the Municipality and Ministry of Natural Resources in the managing the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; i THAT Council approve the Terms of Reference attached to Report PD-64=98 for the proposed Management Advisory Committee; THAT a member of Council be appointed to sit on the Management Advisory Committee for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; and THAT staff be- authorized to advertise for participants on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee. and report back with a list of appropriate candidates for Council ' s consideration. 3 . AMENDMENT TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN TO RESERVE DEFERRAL NO. 14 REGARDING RIGHT-OF-WAY WIDTHS WITHIN HAMLETS AND CENTRAL AREAS THAT Report PD-65-98 be received; THAT the proposed official plan amendment initiated by the Municipality of Clarington be approved as Amendment No. 7 to the Clarington Official Plan as shown in Attachment No. 1 to Report PD-65-98 ; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON w i Report ##1 - 2 - June 15, 1998 I THAT the necessary by-law to adopt Amendment No. 7 be passed, and that the Amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; and THAT a copy of Report PD-65-98 be forwarded to the Regional Planning Department . 4 . PLAN OF SUBDIVISION, W.E. ROTH CONSTRUCTION LTD. , PART LOT 31, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON, 2386 TRULLS ROAD SOUTH THAT. Report PD-66-98 be received; THAT the application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. be approved subject to the conditions of Draft Approval contained in Report PD-66-98; I i THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as the Agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development; THAT a copy of Report PD-66-98 and Council ' s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-66-98 and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision. 5 . APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING - HALMINEN BUILDING CORPORATION, PART LOT 33, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON THAT Report PD-67-98 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 98-032 submitted by George L. Smith, on behalf of Halminen Building Corporation i (Clarington) , requesting the -removal of the "Holding (H) " symbol from the subject lands be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-67-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; TI-LAT a copy of Report PD-67-98 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and Report #1 - 3 - June 15, 1998 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-67-98 and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision. 6 . APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF "HOLDING (H)" SYMBOL, WEST BOWMANVILLE DEVELOPMENT CORP. , PART LOT 15, CONCESSION 1, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON THAT Report PD-68-98 be received; THAT rezoning application DEV 98-031 submitted by West Bowmanville Development Corp. requesting the removal of the "Holding (H) " symbol from the subject lands be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-68-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-68-98 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-68-98 and any delegations be advised of Council ' s decision. 7 . MONITORING THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 28, 1998 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF APPLICATION A98/024 THAT Report PD-69-98 be received; THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on May 28, 1998 for Applications A98/004 , A98/006, A98/022, A98/023 and A98/025; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/004, A98/006, A98/022, A98/023 and A98/025, in the event of an appeal; 8 . MONITORING THE DECISION OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 28, 1998 FOR APPLICATION A98/024 THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on May 28, 1998 for Application A98/024 ; and i Report ##1 - 4 - June 15, 1998 THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for Application A98/024, in the event of an appeal . 9 . ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT FOR MONTH OF APRIL 1998 i THAT Report CD-29-98 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD-29-98 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. i 10 . AMO WAIVER OF NOTICE I THAT TR-36-98 be received; THAT Resolution #C-337-98 passed by Council on April 14, 1998 be rescinded; and THAT the Regional Assessment Commissioner, Mr. Mery Bowen be notified that the Municipality of Clarington does not elect to waive rights under Section 39 . 1, 33 , 34, 40, 40 . 1 under the Assessment Act. 11. TRANSFERS TO RESERVE AND RESERVE FUNDS YEAR END 1997 THAT Report TR-37-98 be received; THAT the transfers to the Reserve/Reserve Funds identified in TR-37-98 be endorsed; and THAT the above recommendations be approved. 1 12 . 1998/1999 INSURANCE PROGRAM THAT Report TR-46-98 be received; THAT the presentation of Mr. David Reed from Frank Cowan Company Limited be acknowledged and received with thanks; THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited continue to be retained j as the Municipality of Clarington' s insurance carriers for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, under the Durham Municipal Group Insurance Program at an approximate cost of $260, 749 plus applicable taxes; and Report #1 - 5 - June 15, 1998 THAT the Durham Municipal Group, in preparation of the 1999/2000 premium year, commence a detailed investigation of an insurance pooling arrangement with the area municipalities and the Region of Durham for implementation July 1, 1999 . 13 . RURAL HOUSE/PROPERTY ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM I THAT Report FD-8-98 be received; 1 THAT number signs be installed in front of all rural residences; THAT the Public Works Department be directed to arrange for the purchase and installation of the signs beginning in the summer of this year; THAT the established cost of $25 . 00 per household or approximately $130, 000 in total for the signs and installation be funded by invoicing each affected resident for the amount; and THAT should any invoices not be paid in full, those funds be recovered through the appropriate tax bills to insure cost recovery. I 14 . PUBLIC ALERTING SYSTEMS THAT Fire Department Report FD-9-98 be received for information; THAT Dr. Young be thanked for convening the meeting to provide for alerting the entire 10 km primary zone; THAT Dr. Young be advised of the Municipality of l Clarington' s position that an alerting system be established immediately for the 3km contiguous zones with further action to provide for alerting the entire 10 km primary zone with no financial impact to the Municipalities; and THAT the Municipality of Clarington will continue to be an active participant in future meetings to insure the concerns of Council and residents are addressed for an adequate public alerting system. I I r i Report #1 - 6 - June 15, 1998 15 . PEDESTRIAN CONCERNS - TRULLS ROAD, COURTICE THAT Report WD-30-98 be received; THAT the speed limit on Trulls Road from Regional Road 22 (Bloor Street) to 1 km north of Nash Road be reduced from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr; THAT, as a result of low study results, the request for an Adult Crossing Guard on Trulls Road south of Sandringham Drive be denied, but that additional studies be conducted in September after the school opens; i THAT the request for a Pedestrian Crossover with overhead lights and signs be denied as it does not meet provincial warrants; THAT Susan Jenkins of the Crosswalk Committee be requested to continue working with Public Works to monitor the effectiveness of the Radar Message Board and other methods to improve safety; THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-30-98 be passed by Council; and THAT a copy of Report WD-30-98 be forwarded to Pat Adams, Principal of Lydia Trulls Public School, and Susan Jenkins, Lydia Trull Crosswalk Committee. 16 . SPEED ZONES - HANCOCK ROAD AND OTHER LOCATIONS I THAT Report WD-33-98 be received; THAT the speed limit on the residential section of Hancock Road between Bloor street and Highway No. 2 be posted as 60 km/hr as requested by Steven M. Booth; THAT Traffic By-law 91-58 be amended to reflect a speed of 50 km/hr to designate the residential limits of the Village of Enniskillen as requested by Mike Bilsky; THAT the speed limit on Nash Road between Green Road and Regional Road 57 be posted at 50 km/hr to reflect a safer driving speed entering through the series of curves; THAT the speed limit on Nash Road between Green Road and Holt Road be posted at 60 km/hr to provide a more consistent speed along the entire length of Nash Road; Report #1 - 7 - June 15, 1998 THAT the speed limit on Concession Road 5 in the area between Jewel Road and Walsh Road be posted at 60 km/hr to reflect a safer driving speed entering through the series of curves; THAT Schedule XXIII "Maximum Rate of Speed Passing Over A Bridge" of By-law 91-58 be amended by deleting the reference to the bridge on Lambs Road which was reconstructed in 1996; and THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-33-98 be passed by Council . 17 . PRESENTATION OF DAVID REED THAT David Reed, Vice-President, Frank Cowan Company Ltd. , be thanked for his presentation; and THAT he be advised that Council may request a small presentation in the Fall. 18 . DELEGATION OF BEN CHARTIER THAT Ben Chartier be forwarded thanks and appreciation for his presentation on the Handi Transit as Council appreciates being updated. 19 . CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ADMIN-10-98 THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. i THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON General Purpose and Administration Committee June 8, 1998 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, June 8, 1998 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Acting Mayor J. Schell(until 11:15 a.m.) Councillor J.Mutton Councillor M.Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C.Trim Councillor T.Young Absent: Mayor D.Hamre(on municipal business) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer,W.Stockwell Director of Community Services,J.Caruana (until 11:15 a.m.) Fire Chief,M.Creighton (until 11:15 a.m.) Treasurer,M.Marano Director of Public Works,S.Vokes(until 11:15 a.m.) Director of Planning and Development,F.Wu (until 11:15 a.m.) Deputy Clerk,M.Knight i Acting Mayor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Young advised that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest regarding Application A98/024 contained in Report PD-69-98. i MINUTES Resolution#GPA-346-98 Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on May 25, 1998,be approved. "CARRIED" i G.P.&A. Minutes -2- June 8, 1998 PRESENTATION David Reed,Vice President,Frank Cowan Company Ltd.,Princeton, —advised that Frank Cowan Company Ltd. has been in business since 1932 and now offers the following services: - seminars - property inspections - Cowan News—Newsletter - information packages - liability assessments;and - Contractual review. He circulated an information package to Members of the Committee. I DELEGATIONS (a) Ben Chartier,Handi Transit,, -circulated a letter dated June 3, 1998,and a Handi Transit— Clarington Five-Year comparison. He stated that this non-profit company was set up in 1974 and provides essential transportation services to eligible physically challenged persons. (b) Bob Annaert,D.G.Biddle and Associates, —noted that he has read the contents of Report PD-66-98 and can satisfy the municipality's requirements. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETINGS There were no public meetings scheduled for this meeting. j PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Samuel NVilmot Resolution#GPA-347-98 Nature Area Management Moved by Councillor Rowe,seconded by Councillor Trim Advisory Committee THAT Report PD-64-98 be received; THAT a Management Advisory Committee be established to assist the Municipality and Ministry of Natural Resources in the managing the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area; THAT Council approve the Terms of Reference attached to Report PD-64-98 for the proposed Management Advisory Committee; THAT a member of Council be appointed to sit on the Management Advisory Committee for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area;and THAT staff be authorized to advertise for participants on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee and report back with a list of appropriate candidates for Council's consideration. "CARRIED" G.P.&A.Minutes -3 - June 8, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D Amendment to Resolution#GPA-348-98 the Clarington Official Plan to Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim Resolve Deferral No. 14 THAT Report PD-65-98 be received; D09.COPA.97.011 THAT the proposed official plan amendment initiated by the Municipality of Clarington be approved as Amendment No.7 to the Clarington Official Plan as shown in Attachment No. I to Report PD-65-98; THAT the necessary by-law to adopt Amendment No.7 be passed,and that the Amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; and THAT a copy of Report PD-65-98 be forwarded to the Regional Planning Department. "CARRIED" Plan of Subdivision Resolution#GPA-349-98 W.E. Roth Construction Ltd. Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Trim D 12.18T.97028 THAT Report PD-66-98 be received; THAT the application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by W.E. Roth Construction Ltd.be approved subject to the conditions of Draft Approval contained in Report PD-66-98; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized,by by-law,to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as the Agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and Development; THAT a copy of Report PD-66-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department;and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-66-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Application for Resolution#GPA-350-98 Removal of Holding-Halminen Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim Building Corp. D 14.DEV.98.032 THAT Report PD-67-98 be received; THAT Rezoning Application DEV 98-032 submitted by George L. Smith,on behalf of Halminen Building Corporation(Clarington),requesting the removal of the "Holding(H)"symbol from the subject lands be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-67-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; G.P.&A.Minutes -4- June 8, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT a copy of Report PD-67-98 and the amending By-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department;and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-67-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Application for Resolution#GPA-351-98 Removal of Holding(H)Symbol Moved by Councillor Trim,seconded by Councillor Mutton West Bowmanville Dev. Corp. THAT Report PD-68-98 be received; D 14.DEV.98.031 THAT rezoning application DEV 98-031 submitted by West Bowmanville Development Corp.requesting the removal of the"Holding(H)"symbol from the subject lands be approved; THAT the amending by-law attached to Report PD-68-98 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-68-98 and the amending by-law be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department;and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-68-98 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Monitoring the Resolution#GPA-352-98 Decisions of the Committee Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Rowe of Adjustment D 13.CO THAT the recommendations contained in Report PD-69-98 be divided. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-353-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PD-69-98 be received; THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on May 28, 1998 for Applications A98/004,A98/006,A98/022,A98/023 and A98/025;and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/004,A98/006, A98/022,A98/023 and A98/025,in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" G.P.&A. Minutes -5- June 8, 1998 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CONT'D Councillor Young disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Application A98/024 contained in Report PD-69-98,and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. The proponents may be prospective clients. Resolution#GPA-354-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on May 28, 1998 for Application A98/024;and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Application A98/024,in the event of an appeal. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Animal Control Resolution 4GPA-355-98 Report April 1998 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Mutton P 14.MO THAT Report CD-29-98 be received for information;and THAT a copy of Report CD-29-98 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" TREASURY DEPARTMENT Councillor Mutton chaired this portion of the meeting AMO Waiver of Resolution#GPA-356-98 Notice F22.GE Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT TR-36-98 be received; THAT Resolution#C-337-98 passed by Council on April 14, 1998 be rescinded; and THAT the Regional Assessment Commissioner,Mr.Mery Bowen be notified that the Municipality of Clarington does not elect to waive rights under Section 39.1,33, 34,40,40.1 under the Assessment Act. "CARRIED" G.P.&A.Minutes -6- June 8, 1998 TREASURY DEPARTMENT CONT'D Transfers to Reserve and Reserve Funds Year End 1997 F20.RE Annual Statement for the Development Charges Reserve F21.DE 1998/1999 Insurance Program H02.GE FIRE DEPARTMENT Rural House/ Propem,Address ID Program T07.RO Resolution#GPA-357-98 Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-37-98 be received; THAT the transfers to the Reserve/Reserve Funds identified in TR-37-98 be endorsed;and THAT the above recommendations be approved. ::_: 117 Resolution#GPA-358-98 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR-41-98 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution#GPA-359-98 Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report TR-46-98 be received; THAT the presentation of Mr.David Reed from Frank Cowan Company Limited be acknowledged and received with thanks; THAT Frank Cowan Company Limited continue to be retained as the Municipality of Clarington's insurance carriers for the period from July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999, under the Durham Municipal Group Insurance Program at an approximate cost of $260,749 plus applicable taxes;and THAT the Durham Municipal Group,in preparation of the 1999/2000 premium year,commence a detailed investigation of an insurance pooling arrangement with the area municipalities and the Region of Durham for implementation July 1, 1999. "CARRIED" Acting Mayor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution#GPA-360-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report FD-8-98 be received; THAT number signs be installed in front of all rural residences; G.P.&A.Minutes -7- June 8, 1998 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT the Public Works Department be directed to arrange for the purchase and installation of the signs beginning in the summer of this year; THAT the established cost of$25.00 per household or approximately$130,000 in total for the signs and installation be funded by the Working Funds Reserve;and i THAT should any invoices not be paid in full,those funds be recovered through the appropriate tax bills to insure cost recovery. "SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS" Resolution#GPA-361-98 i Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution#GPA-360-98 be amended by referring the fourth paragraph to the 1998 Budget discussions. "MOTION LOST" Resolution#GPA-362-98 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report FD-8-98 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled for June 15, 1998. "MOTION LOST" The foregoing Resolution#GPA-360-98 was then put to a vote and"MOTION LOST." Resolution#GPA-363-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report FD-8-98 be received; THAT number signs be installed in front of all rural residences; THAT the Public Works Department be directed to arrange for the purchase and installation of the signs beginning in the summer of this year; THAT the established cost of$25.00 per household or approximately$130,000 in total for the signs and installation be funded by invoicing each affected resident for the amount;and THAT should any invoices not be paid in full,those funds be recovered through the appropriate tax bills to insure cost recovery. "CARRIED" G.P.&A. Minutes -8- June 8, 1998 FIRE DEPARTMENT CONT'D Public Alerting Resolution#GPA-364-98 Systems Moved by Councillor Rowe,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Fire Department Report FD-9-98 be received for information; i THAT Dr.Young be thanked for convening the meeting to address the concerns of the Region and it's Municipalities; I THAT Dr.Young be advised of the Municipality of Clarington's position that an alerting system be established immediately for the 3km contiguous zones with further action to address the need for alerting the entire primary zones with no financial impact to the Municipalities;and THAT the Municipality of Clarington will continue to be an active participant in future meetings to insure the concerns of Council and residents are addressed for an adequate public alerting system. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution#GPA-365-98 i Moved by Councillor Mutton,seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third paragraph be amended by replacing the words"address the need for alerting the entire primary zones"with the following wording: "provide for alerting the entire 10 km primary zone". "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution#GPA-364-98 was then put to a vote and"CARRIED AS AMENDED". COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports scheduled for this portion of the meeting. Councillor Young chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Pedestrian Concerns Resolution#GPA-356-98 Trulls Road Courtice Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe T08. THAT Report WD-30-98 be received; THAT the speed limit on Trulls Road from Regional Road 22(Bloor Street)to 1 km north of Nash Road be reduced from 60 km/hr to 50 km/hr; G.P. &A. Minutes -9- June 8, 1998 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CONT'D THAT,as a result of low study results,the request for an Adult Crossing Guard on Trulls Road south of Sandringham Drive be denied,but that additional studies be conducted in September after the school opens; lights THAT the request for a Pedestrian Crossov er with overhead g hts and signs be denied as it does not meet provincial warrants; THAT Susan Jenkins of the Crosswalk Committee be requested to continue working with Public Works to monitor the effectiveness of the Radar Message Board and other methods to improve safety; THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-30-98 be passed by Council;and THAT a copy of Report WD-30-98 be forwarded to Pat Adams,Principal of Lydia Trull Public School,and Susan Jenkins,Lydia Trull Crosswalk Committee. "CARRIED" Speed Zones Resolution#GPA-357-98 Hancock Road and Other Locations Moved by Councillor Schell,seconded by Councillor Novak T08. THAT Report WD-33-98 be received; THAT the speed limit on the residential section of Hancock Road between Bloor street and Highway No.2 be posted as 60 km/hr as requested by Steven M.Booth; THAT Traffic By-law 91-58 be amended to reflect a speed of 50 km/hr to designate the residential limits of the Village of Enniskillen as requested by Mike Bilsky; THAT the speed limit on Nash Road between Green Road and Regional Road 57 be posted at 50 km/hr to reflect a safer driving speed entering through the series of curves; THAT the speed limit on Nash Road between Green Road and Holt Road be posted at 60 km/hr to provide a more consistent speed along the entire length of Nash Road; THAT the speed limit on Concession Road 5 in the area between Jewel Road and Walsh Road be posted at 60 km/hr to reflect a safer driving speed entering through the series of curves; THAT Schedule XXIII"Maximum Rate of Speed Passing Over A Bridge"of By-law 91-58 be amended by deleting the reference to the bridge on Lambs Road which was reconstructed in 1996;and THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-33-98 be passed by Council. "CARRIED" Acting Mayor Schell chaired this portion of the meeting. G.P.&A. Minutes _ 10- June 8, 1998 ADMINISTRATION Confidential Resolution#GPA-358-98 Report ADMIN-10-98 Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-10-98 be referred at the end of the agenda to be considered at a"closed"meeting. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Presentation- Resolution#GPA-359-98 David Reed Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT David Reed,Vice-President,Frank Cowan Company Ltd.,be thanked for his presentation;and THAT he be advised that Council may request a small presentation in the Fall. "CARRIED" Delegation- Resolution#GPA-360-98 Ben Chartier Moved by Councillor Novak,seconded by Councillor Young THAT Ben Chartier be forwarded thanks and appreciation for his presentation on the Handi Transit as Council appreciates being updated. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS There were no items considered under this section of the Agenda. Resolution#GPA-361-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe,seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be"closed." "CARRIED" Acting Mayor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution#GPA-362-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken at the"closed"meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" G.P.&A.Minutes - 11 - June 8, 1998 ADJOURNMENT Resolution#GPA-363-98 Moved by Councillor Young,seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 11:20 a.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR DEPUTY CLERK REPORT #2 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: Council File# Cc Date: June 15, 1998 Res.# Report#: File#: By-law# - 8 Subject: 1998 Current Budget Timetable Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: 1. That Report TR-47-98 be received, 2. THAT Council endorse the proposed timetable for the 1998 Current Budget deliberations, 3. THAT the attached "Notice of Delay"for 1998 final tax notices be placed in the local newspapers, and on the internet home page for information, 4. THAT the Regional Treasurer, Mr. J. Clapp, be requested to advise of the imposed amount of revenue they have budgeted to receive from the Payment-in- Lieu sharing for the 1998 budget year in order that the Municipality can finalize the 1998 current budget, 5. THAT in recognition of the following: i) the severity of the impact to the Municipality by the loss of local revenue, ii) the required sharing of payments-in-lieu is over and above the Who. Does What impact, iii) the impact from payments-in-lieu sharing is affecting those municipalities with Ontario Hydro facilities more severely, The Region of Durham be requested to limit their requirement for the payment-in- lieu sharing to a maximum of 25% in 1908, or$500,000, which ever amount is less, and 6. THAT the Region of Durham be thanked for their consideration of this matter. TR-47-98 Paqe 2 Background 1.0 Provincial Delays: As Council is aware, the Provincial delays in releasing the 1998 assessment information, along with the numerous legislation changes without supporting regulations, and inaccuracy in any numbers that have been released, have made it impossible for current budgets to be considered. As a consequence, the tax rates on which the municipal tax bills will be based, can not be calculated. 2.0 Regional Timetable: The Region of Durham is anticipating that it will be mid to late August before it can bring the final information to Regional Council for decisions on tax policy and the establishment of the Regional Tax rate for 1998. This timeframe is based on the Provincial information, such as the assessment roll, to be received in accordance with the latest announcement of mid June. This is also based on the ability to rely on the information released. 2.1 The Region has passed the Regional budget (@1.4%) on June 3 1998. The Region was able to do this because they eliminated all the Provincial downloading numbers from the budget consideration. The net downloaded numbers, will be over and above the Regional budget which is under their control. 3.0 The Payment-in-Lieu The Municipality of Clarington is unable to set the current budget without knowing the amount of the payment in lieu transfer required by the Region of Durham as a result of the Provincial legislation, because of its significant value. The 1997 Ontario Hydro grant in lieu was approximately $2,000,000 as a local revenue source, and it is now required to be shared with the Region of Durham. 3.1 The exact formula for sharing is based on the respective tax rates that will be set by the Region and the Municipality. The Region can not set the tax rate until it has all of the Provincial numbers, and as a result, they are unable to confirm the exact sharing required. However, they have made an estimate based on the value of the downloaded services. 3.2 The impact at the local level of a 50% sharing or$1,000,000 would be an approximate impact of 10% on the average household tax bill: Even at the recommended maximum of the lesser of 25% or$500,000, the impact would be approximately 5% which is significant. Although the impact is significant, if the Region were to agree to freeze the impact at a maximum for 1998, it would allow the Municipality to prepare the current budget with some degree of certainty. It is also likely to be less than that allowed under the full sharing formula available to the Region. TR-47-98 Pa e 3 4.0 Municipality of Clarington Current Budget The calculation of the tax rate for 1998 is to be based on the 1998 current budget. After the tax rate is set, the formulas must be entered into the computer system, and applied to each and every one of the new assessments. Legally the tax bills must be in the mail 21 days prior to the installment date. 4.1 It is anticipated that this process will not be smooth, given the degree of errors found in the Provincial preliminary assessment data. 4.2 Given the above, it is recommended that the current budget be presented at a special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting to be held on Friday, September 11, 1998, with the anticipated ratification at Council on Monday, September 14, 1998. It is anticipated that the first G.P.A. meeting of August 31, following the recess, will not be sufficient time to process the tax calculations necessary from the Region and School Boards (assuming that they have been received in accordance with the latest timetable), and given that the tax run will be the first on the Vailtech System/ 4.3 It is recommended that, upon the approval of the current budget, the tax installment dates be anticipated on Friday, October 23, 1998 and the final installment on Friday, November 27, 1998. i Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, �s rie A. Marano, H.BSc.,A:M.C.T., W.H. Stockwell. Treasurer. Chief Administrative Officer. [, MAM/pp 'a I, MUNICIPALITY OF _ �arington Attachment #1 ONTARIO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 C 3A6 NOTICE OF DELAY 1998 FINAL TAX NOTICES The Municipality of Clarington is still awaiting data from the province which is critical in establishing the 1998 tax rates. Due to this delay the Municipality's final two installments are scheduled as follows: i First Installment Payable: Friday, October 23, 1998 Second Installment Payable: Friday, November 27, 1998 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET • 00WMANVILLE -ONTARIO• L1 3A.6-• (905) 623.3379 • FAX 623-4 169 RECTCLEO PAPER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO.98- 88 Being a By-law to amend by-law 84-63,the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of 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 i Newcastle for Dev 98-032. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule"4"to By-law 84-63,as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from "Holding-Urban Residential Type One((H)R1)",to "Urban Residential Type One(R1)",as illustrated on the attached Schedule"A" hereto. 2. Schedule "A"attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof,subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. I BY-LAW read a first time this 15th day of June 1998. BY-LAW read a second time this 15th day of June 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998. MAYOR CLERK i This is Schedule "A" to By-law 98-88 , passed this 15TH day of JuxE , 1 998 A.D. S.W. Angle of Lot 1, 1 OM-797 0 N LOT 33 CONCESSION 2 o ° z a° O 39.90 N73'34'50"E 0 55.71 N M PART 2 O g W Y /•PART > g vi C-4 _3 (_) 18224 +` Z PART ,3 Z N M 0 W N 39.94 N75'30'40"E 55.76 I ® ZONING CHANGE FROM "(H)R1 " TO " R1 " j 0 10 20m 20m 15 10 5 0 Mayor Clerk ' l LOT 33 LOT 32 HIG AY 2 FY PT 0• LD ® SUBJECT SITE N a Z O w U Z O nTA U � � N COURTICE ( --� i i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98-89 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 98-031. i NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. Schedule "3" to By-law 84-63,as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from "Holding-Urban Residential Type One ((H)R1) Zone" to "Urban Residential Type One(R1)Zone",as illustrated on the attached Schedule"A"hereto. 2. Schedule"A"attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. , IBY-LAW read a first time this 15th day of ,Tune 1998. BY-LAW read a second time this 15th day of ,Tune 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998. I MAYOR I CLERK i This is Schedule "A" to By-law 98-89 , passed this 15., day of 998 A.D. LOT 15 BLOCK 92 N 72.32.3(5' E so 2 5T.562 \.cj� L ry'> z 4 y w e N 74406 �� V) ti BLOCK 94 •F V) �V 4, 74 �q s J U GEC. °9\ O ��'• 'mv�B 'B z ..`,444 32 �•w y J �'Av�m 0 oo� JJ, v_ ..� * 4,. i ZONING CHANGE FROM " (H)R1 " TO « R1 Mayor Clerk LOT 16 LOT 15 FT I �� Py SPR1N�5 � w � o: r•- I o nTm Z o O > KIT N w W W Z O U OO BOWMANVILLE BASEUNE ROAD i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON I BY-LAW 98-go Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 as amended,being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: I� 1. Schedule XX"Maximum Rate of Speed-60 km/Itr"of By-law 91-58 is amended by; A) deleting the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highw a From To — Trulls Road Durham Regional Pebblestone Road (Darlington) Road 22 And B) adding the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highw a From To Trulls Road Pebblestone Road 1.1 km south of Pebblestone (Darlington) Road 2. Schedule XIX"Maximum Rate of Speed-50 km/hr"of By-law 91-58 is amended by: A) adding the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highw a From To Trulls Road Regional Road 22 1 km north of Nash Road(Courtice) (Bloor Street) f 3. This By-la,%v shall come into Force on the date that it is approved by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and when signs to the effect are erected. BY-LAW read a first and second time this 15th day of June 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998.. MAYOR I CLERK J i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 98-91 Being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58 as amended,being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways,Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to amend By-law 91-58; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1) Schedule XX"Maximum Rate of Speed-60 km/hr"of By-law 91-58 is amended by: i A) Adding the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highway From To Hancock Road Bloor Street Highway No.2 (Darlington) Nash Road Green Road Holt Road (Darlington) Concession Rd 5 100 m east of 200 m east of (Clarke) Jewel Road Walsh Road i2) Schedule XIX"Maximum Rate of Speed-50 km/hr"of By-law 91-58 is amended by: A) deleting the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highway From To Old Scugog Road 450 m south of 60 m north of Salter Court (Enniskillen) Potters Lane B) adding the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Highway From To Old Scugog Road 150 m south of 250 m north of Virtue (Enniskillen) Potters Lane Court Nash Road Green Road Regional Road 57 (Darlington) 3) Schedule XXM "Maximum Rate of Speed Passing Over A Bridge" of By-law 91-58 is amended by; A) deleting the following reference: Column 1 Column 2 Bridge Location Maximum Speed Lambs Road, 1,175 m North of Concession 4 0 Road 3,Lot 6/7,Concession 3,over Soper Creek 4) This By-law shall come into Force on the date that it is approved by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and when signs to the effect are erected. i BY-LAW read a first and second time this 15th day of June 1998 BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998 I MAYOR I CLERK I i I C I i 1 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW 98-92 i Being a by-law to establish a Reserve for Ontario 2000 Summer Games, i WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington considers it desirable to establish a Reserve for Ontario 2000 Summer Games. AND WHERESAS Section 367(3)of the Municipal Act provides that"In preparing the estimates the Council shall make due allowance for a surplus of any previous year that will be available during the current year and shall provide for any operating deficit of any previous year and for the cost of collection, abatement of and discount on taxes and for uncollectible taxes and may provide for taxes that it is estimated will not be collected during the year and for such reserves as the Council considers necessary." I NOW THEREFORE,Be It Enacted and It Is Enacted as a By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington as follows: I 1. THAT the Treasurer be authorized to establish a reserve entitled"Ontario 2000 Summer Games". 2. THAT Council provide,from contingency in each of the 1998,1999 budget years,an amount of $11,000 to this reserve;and 3. THAT the Reserve be used as required for implementation of the Ontario 2000 Summer Games;and 4. THAT the Council may by By-law direct the use of any surplus funds for any other purpose for which it has the authority to spend monies, I i By-Law read a first and second time this 15th day of June1998. i By-Law read a third time and finally passed this 15v'day of June 1998, I I Mayor Clerk I I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98-gam being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91012 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands,and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-91012. i I WHEREAS, Council on July 7, 1997, approved draft plan of subdivision 18T-91012, located in Part Lot 28, Concession 1, Village of Newcastle, and authorize the execution of a subdivision agreement with the Owner, i AND WHEREAS, the Owner(s) of draft plan of subdivision 18T-91012, is now ready to 1 proceed to finalize the subdivision agreement. ` NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington hereby enacts as follows: 1. THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington,and seal with the Corporation's seal, an Agreement between the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91012. 1 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. BY-LAW read a first time this 15th day of June 1998. i BY-LAW read a second time this 15th day of June 1998. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998. I i i MAYOR I I CLERK i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NO. 98-94 Being a by-law to open, assume and dedicate as public highway part of the road allowance known as Long Sault Road between Lots 4 and 5 in Concessions 9 and 10, former Township of Darlington in the Municipality of Clarington WHEREAS the Members of the Preservation Sanctuary Camp Club petitioned Council to open, assume and dedicate part of the road allowance known as Long Sault Road from 1045 metres north of Regional Road 3 to the Preservation Sanctuary Camp Club entrance, WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington at its meeting held on May 11, 1998, passed Resolution C-435-98 and approved the recommendations in the Addendum to-Aport WD-74-97, i WHEREAS the notice of the Public Meeting to be held by Council announcing the intention to pass this by-law was advertised for four consecutive weeks in the Canadian Statesman on Wednesday, May 20, May 27, June 3 and June 10, 1998, WHEREAS the works required to construct the extension of Long Sault Road to Municipal Standards and in accordance with the conditions approved in the Addendum to Report WD- 74-97, will be completed by the Public Works Department at ithe cost of the applicants, NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Municipality of Clarington ENACTS the following: Long Sault Road.-is hereby opened, assumed and dedicated as public highway, as follows: All of that part of the road allowance located between Concessions 9 and 10 intersecting all that part of the road allowance between Lots 4 and 5 as well as Part of the concession road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, within Concessions 9 and 10, Municipality of Clarington i (formerly Township of Darlington) , Regional Municipality of Durham, being described as follows: Commencing in the easterly limit of the road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, within Concession 9, 1045 metres north of the south-west angle of Lot 4, Concession 9: Thence, northerly along the easterly limit of the said road allowance 1305 metres to a point in the easterly limit of the said road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, within Concession 10, Thence westerly, perpendicular to the said east limit of the road allowance 20.1168 metres to the westerly limit of the road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, within Concession 10, Thence, southerly along the westerly limit of the said road allowance 1305 metres to a point in the westerly limit of the said road allowance, distant 1045 metres north of the south-east angle of Lot 5, Concession 9, I Thence, easterly, perpendicular to the said west limit of the road allowance 20.1168 metres to the east limit of the road allowance between Lots 4 and 5, within Concession 9, being the place of commencement. Page 2 I BY-LAW read a first and second time this 15th day of June, 1998. i BY-LAW read a third and final time and passed on this 15th day of June, 1998. I i Mayor f Clerk seal I I I i THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON BY-LAW NUMBER 98-95 being a By-law to adopt Amendment Number 7 to the Clarington Official Plan. WHEREAS Section 17(22) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, authorizes the Municipality of Clarington 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 provide for reduced road standards which reflect the urban design objectives of the Municipality Including reductions to right- of-way widths, design and access spacing requirements in selected Hamlets and Central Areas. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows: 1. That Amendment Number 7 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached Explanatory text is hereby adopted. 2. That the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized and directed to make application with the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval of the aforementioned Amendment Number 7 to the Clarington Official Plan. 3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of passing hereof. By-law read a first and second time this 15th day of June 1998 By-law read a third time and finally passed this 15th day of June 1998 MAYOR CLERK AMENDMENT NO. 7 TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN PURPOSE: Section 19.5.4 of the Clarington Official Plan established policies related to urban design objectives along King Street within the urban communities of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. The Section permits reductions to design speeds, right-of-way width, intersection spacing, private access spacing, building setbacks and on- street parking in order to achieve the desired urban form. Section 19.5.4 was deferred by the Regional Municipatity of Durham for further consideration. The Regional Municipality of Durham subsequently initiated an amendment to the Regional Official Plan which, among other matters, allowed for exceptions to the right-of-way width requirements for arterial roads within Central Areas and Hamlets. The amendment was eventually adopted as Amendment No. 20 to the Durham Regional j Official Plan. The purpose of this modification is to incorporate policies into the Clarington Official Plan which allow for the effective implementation of Amendment No. 20. BASIS: This modification is based upon Amendment No. 20 to the Durham Regional Official Plan. ACTUAL AMENDMENT: The Clarington Official Plan is hereby modified as follows: i) Section 19.5.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: 19.5.4 King Street is the primary commercial street of the urban communities of Courtice, Bowmanville and Newcastle Village. Main Street is the primary commercial street of Orono. Notwithstanding all applicable provisions of Section 19, the design standards of arterial roads within Main and Sub-Central Areas and the Orono Local Central Area shall reflect the urban design objectives of this Plan and provide a high quality urban environment for pedestrians. In this regard, the desired operating speed shall generally be 50 km per hour. The exceptions to the right-of-way width requirements are identified on Table 19-2. In addition, the access requirements of Table 19-1 do not apply in the Bowmanville East Main Central Area, the Newcastle Village Main Central Area and the Orono Local Central Area. i 19.5.5 Within established Hamlets, it is recognized that the arterial road standards established in Section 19.5.1 to 19.5.3 may not be practical or implemented precisely. In this regard, the desired operating speed in Section 19.5.1 and the access requirements of arterial roads shown in Table 19-1 do not apply. The exceptions to the right-of-way width requirements are identified on Table 19-2." I TABLE 19.2 EXCEPTIONS TO ARTERIAL ROAD STANDARDS IN CENTRAL AREAS AND HAMLETS Central Road From To Rght-of-way Width Area/Hamlet Courtice Main Trulls Road South limit of MCA North limit of MCA 30m Central Area Bowmanville East King Street Bowmanville Creek Mearns Avenue 20-26 m Main Central Area Newcastle Village King Street West Limit of Main Mill Street 20-26 m Main Central Area Central Area King Street Mill Street East limit of Main 26-30 m Central Area Mill Street South limit of Main North limit of Main 20-26 m Central Area Central Area Orono Local Mill Street Station Street. North limit of Local 20-26 m ( Central Area Central Area Enfield Reg. Rd. 20 West limit of the East limit of the 36 m Hamlet Hamlet Reg. Rd. 34 South limit of the North limit of the 36 m Hamlet Hamlet Enniskillen Reg. Rd. 3 West limit of the East limit of the 26-30 m Hamlet Hamlet Brownsville Hwy. 2 West limit of the East -limit of the 30 m Hamlet Hamlet Newtonville Hwy. 2 West limit of the East limit of the 26 m Hamlet Hamlet Reg. Rd. 18 South 'limit of the North limit of the 26 m Hamlet Hamlet ii) Re-numbering the existing 19.5.5 to 19.5.6 INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan, shall apply in regarding to this modification. INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan, shall apply in regard to this modification. r i I THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITIY OF CLARINGTON I BY-LAW 98-96 Being a by-law to amend By-law 98-10,a by-law to Appoint Members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington i WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington,at their meeting held on June 1, 1998, adopted the recommendations contained in Resolution#GPA-284-98 to appoint four additional members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT By-law 98-10 be amended in Section 1.By adding the following names thereto: Steven Cooke Les Jagoda David Jenkins Christopher Osborne I i I By-law read a first and second time this I Sth day of June 1998 By-law read a third time and finally passed this 15u'day of June 1998 MAYOR I i CLERK I