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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/1999MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1999 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 8, 1999 PRESENTATION Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Public Library Joint Venture DELEGATIONS I J�sh Th mpn and Brea Mi ch,o-Mirs3,c/ L - Couffl-ce Youth Centre 2. David Wing, 145 Liberty Street South, #418, Bowmanville, L I C 4K5 - Nantucket/Parking Enforcement Officers 3. Roy Forrester, Orono, LOB IMO - Oak Ridges Trail Association COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I Mary Ann Found, President, Durham East 4-H Council - Awarding of Advance Funding I - 2 Jeffrey S. Schuyler, Water Management Co-ordinator, Kawartha Conservation Authority - Fish Habitat Management in Ontario Information Session 1-3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -Guideline for Environmental Impact Studies CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET - BOW MANVILLE -ONTARIO - Ll C 3A6 - {905} 623-3379 -FAX 623-4169 RECYCLED PAPER Council Agenda - 2 - February 22, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 Big Brothers of Clarington — It's Bowl for Millions Time Again 1-5 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham — Heavy Trucks Using Regional Road 3 in the Hamlet of Enniskillen and Related Truck Concerns at the Intersection of Durham Road 3 & Columbus Road North, Oshawa 1-6 Kawartha Conservation — Minutes of a meeting of January 20, 1999 1-7 Bowmanville Museum — Minutes of a meeting of January 13, 1999 1-8 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East — GO Transit Funding 1-9 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario — AMO Membership 1-10 Nancy Wright- Laking, Clerk, Township of Fenelon — Dissolution of Kawartha Conservation I — 11 Betty Irving and Committee Members, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade - Letter of Appreciation 1-12 Member Communication Alert — Treatment for Federal Payments in Lieu of Property Tax Announced 1-13 Emil Kolb, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation - Appointment of President and OPAC 1-14 Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance — 1998 Local Services Realignment (LSR) Year -end Adjustments and the 1999 LSR Forecast 1-15 Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee - Minutes of a meeting of October 19, 1998 1-16 Information Bulletin — Celebrating the 25tH Anniversary of the Region of Durham 1-17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham — Durham Region Economic Plan for the Millennium 1-18 Paula M. Dill, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — Year 2000 Contingency Planning for the Health Sector 1-19 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan — Funding of Transportation Systems Council Agenda - 4 - February 22, 1999 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION 1:�17�] At a meeting held on February 8, 1999, Councillors Mutton and Trim indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting of Council, introduce the following motion: "THAT staff be directed to prepare a zoning by -law amendment that amends the provisions of the `General Commercial Exception (C1 -2) Zone' to permit residential units only on the second storey or above as applied to Orono; and THAT staff be authorized to advertise a Public Meeting on the zoning application." Councillors Mutton and Trim indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting of Council, introduce the following motion: "WHEREAS Mr. William Jose was a former owner of property in Newcastle Village where the Dunbury Subdivision is built who lost his life at the age of twenty while serving his country during World War I; AND WHEREAS the Jose name and family tree dates back to the early 1800s in Newcastle and the family continues to be most active and involved within the Village of Newcastle and the whole of Clarington and beyond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request that Durham Region name a street (court, etc.) within the Dunbury Subdivision in the Village of Newcastle after the late William Jose." 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 15, 1999 2. Report ADMIN -06 -99 — Municipal Flag Policy (To be distributed under separate cover) Confidential verbal Report from the Solicitor — Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS Council Agenda -5 - February 22, 1999 OTHER BUSINESS (a) Regional Update (b) Committee/Boards Update BY -LAW TO APPROVE THE ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS FEBRUARY 22, 1999 BY-LAWS 99 -22 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licensing Services Inc. (Item #5 of Report #1); 99 -23 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways (Item #9 of Report #1); 99 -24 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways and to name the same (Item #10 of Report #1); 99 -25 being a by -law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington to appoint a Tax Collector/Revenue Supervisor; and 99 -26 being a by -law to provide for implementation and collection of an interim tax levy for 1999 and future years. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 22,1999 - 7:00 P.M. FILE _6MUNICIPALITY OF 1arington ONTARIO DATE: FEBRUARY 22, 1999 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1u:7_\•ice ROLL CALL DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 8, 1999 PRESENTATION Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Public Library Joint Venture DELEGATIONS Josh Thompson and Andrea Mirsch, Co -Chairs, c/o 4 Devondale Street, Courtice, LIE 1SZ — Courtice Youth Centre 2. David Wing, 145 Liberty Street South, #418, Bowmanville, LIC 4K5 — Nantucket/Parking Enforcement Officers 3. Roy Forrester, Orono, LOB 1 MO — Oak Ridges Trail Association COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I — 1 Mary Ann Found, President, Durham East 4-H Council — Awarding of Advance Funding I — 2 Jeffrey S. Schuyler, Water Management Co-ordinator, Kawartha Conservation Authority — Fish Habitat Management in Ontario Information Session I — 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham — Guideline for Environmental Impact Studies CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON aO TEMPERANCE STREET• BOWMANVILLE-ONTARIO• L I C 3A6.(90516233379 -FAX 623-{169 oru, Council Agenda - 2 - February 22, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS I — 4 Big Brothers of Clarington — It's Bowl for Millions Time Again I — 5 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham — Heavy Trucks Using Regional Road 3 in the Hamlet of Enniskillen and Related Truck Concerns at the Intersection of Durham Road 3 & Columbus Road North, Oshawa I — 6 Kawartha Conservation — Minutes of a meeting of January 20, 1999 I — 7 Bowmanville Museum — Minutes of a meeting of January 13, 1999 I — 8 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East — GO Transit Funding I — 9 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario — AMO Membership I — 10 Nancy Wright -Laking, Clerk, Township of Fenelon — Dissolution of Kawartha Conservation I — I 1 Betty Irving and Committee Members, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade - Letter of Appreciation I — 12 Member Communication Alert — Treatment for Federal Payments in Lieu of Property Tax Announced I — 13 Emil Kolb, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation - Appointment of President and OPAC I — 14 Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance — 1998 Local Services Realignment (LSR) Year-end Adjustments and the 1999 LSR Forecast I — 15 Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee - Minutes of a meeting of October 19, 1998 I — 16 Information Bulletin — Celebrating the 25`h Anniversary of the Region of Durham I — 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham — Durham Region Economic Plan for the Millennium I — 18 Paula M. Dill, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing — Year 2000 Contingency Planning for the Health Sector I — 19 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan — Funding of Transportation Systems Council Agenda - 3 - February 22, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Direction D — l S. Birrell, Director Council Support & Communications, City of Kingston — Waste Diversion Organization D — 2 Town of Tillsonburg — Regulate or Prohibit a Class or Breed of Dog; D — 3 T.R. Pickle, Chair, Lake Ontario Chapter, Professional Engineers Ontario National Engineering Week D — 4 Allard W. van Veen, President & Founding Member, Pitch -In Ontario — 1999 Pitch -In Week D — 5 John Maloney, President, Bowmanville Drama Club — Use of Court Rooms, Firehall/Courthouse Building, Church Street, Bowmanville D-6 Brenda Lloyd, 53 Elgin Street, Bowmanville, LIC 3C9 —Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Marking Program D — 7 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby — Impact of Bill C55 on Canadian Business D — 8 Mary In Woollam, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Ottawa -Carleton — Development Charges Act — Cultural Facilities D — 9 Steve Stewart, President, Canadian Red Cross — Red Cross Month D — 10 C.A. Stirtzinger, City Clerk, City of Welland — Bill 79, Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998 D — 11 Gord Robinson, Fair Manager, Durham Central Agricultural Society — Loan Extension Council Agenda - 4 - February 22, 1999 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION At a meeting held on February 8, 1999, Councillors Mutton and Trim indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting of Council, introduce the following motion: "THAT staff be directed to prepare a zoning by-law amendment that amends the provisions of the `General Commercial Exception (C1-2) Zone' to permit residential units only on the second storey or above as applied to Orono; and THAT staff be authorized to advertise a Public Meeting on the zoning application." Councillors Mutton and Trim indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting of Council, introduce the following motion: REPORTS "WHEREAS Mr. William Jose was a former owner of property in Newcastle Village where the Dunbury Subdivision is built who lost his life at the age of twenty while serving his country during World War I; AND WHEREAS the Jose name and family tree dates back to the early 1800s in Newcastle and the family continues to be most active and involved within the Village of Newcastle and the whole of Clarington and beyond; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington request that Durham Region name a street (court, etc.) within the Dunbury Subdivision in the Village of Newcastle after the late William Jose." General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 15, 1999 2. Report ADMIN -06-99 — Municipal Flag Policy (To be distributed under separate cover) Confidential verbal Report from the Solicitor — Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS , . Council Agenda - 5 - February 22, 1999 OTHER BUSINESS (a) Regional Update (b) Committee/Boards Update BY-LAW TO APPROVE THE ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Council Minutes MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of a regular meeting of council held on Monday, February 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Acting Mayor M. Novak Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young February 8, 1999 Absent: Mayor D. Hamre (On Vacation) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Fire Chief, M. Creighton Acting Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome Community Services Arena Manager, S. Rose Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Valerie Dostie, the delegation of David Ashcroft and consideration of Report CD -66-98. Council Minutes - 2 - February 8, 1999 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-98-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on January 25, 1999, minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 25, 1999 and minutes of a special meeting of Council held on February 1, 1999, be approved. Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Valerie Dostie and David Ashcroft; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc., the subject of the delegation. Valerie Dostie, R.R. 92, Box 11, Group 5, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3 addressed Council with respect to Report CD -66-98. She stated that she has been advised by Blue Circle that stricter dust and noise controls are being required of their new contractor. She also advised that the Phase II removal of overburden contract should be finished in May of this year, weather permitting. She requested that should the work extend into the summer months, changes be made to the allowable working hours. Mrs. Dostie also stressed the need for a health study to be done as a result of the large amount of fumes emitted from the high traffic of trucks travelling back and forth on the Haul Road. She stated that the exemption which Blue Circle presently enjoys under the Municipality's by-law exempts her rights and avoids her from having protection. David Ashcroft, Co -Chair, Blue Circle Community Relations Committee, Group 5, Box 36, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3, addressed Council with respect to Report CD -66-98. He indicated that after consultation with Blue Circle the committee is pleased with the efforts the company has put forward to reduce the impacts on the surrounding community through increased dust control measures, altered procedures and new time lines as expressed in their new overburden removal contract. Council Minutes - 3 - February 8, 1999 DELEGATIONS With respect to noise issues, they have asked Blue Circle to implement noise monitoring in the area of the overburden removal, especially in the area of the Dostie and Coelen homes, to ensure that there is compliance with the Provincial model noise by-law standards. If they are willing to do so, the committee hopes that this will result in an improved situation for concerned residents in the area. They are expecting a reply in time for their next committee meeting which is scheduled for February 15, 1999. Sher Leetooze, Board of Directors, Bowmanville Museum, advised Council that the Museum Board has applied to the Canada Millenium Partnership Program for funding to assist with the reconstruction of the carriage house which once stood at the top of the Museum's driveway. Reconstruction of this building will allow the Museum to have more archival space, more display space and an area for community use. She indicated that the application being filed is in the amount of $100,000 which is one third of the entire cost of the project. In order to raise the other funds, the Board is hopeful of receiving donations from suppliers and corporate sponsorship. Ms. Leetooze requested Council's support in principle of the project. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-99-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I — 2, I — 7, I — 9, I — 13 and I — 16. 116YAR I D I — 1 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on January 19, 1999. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 4 - February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS I — 3 Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising of the Fifteenth Annual Winter's Harvest to be held March 28 — April 23, 1999. She advises that the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is calling for entries for Winter's Harvest, its annual juried craft exhibition. Each year the exhibition features examples from a multitude of craft disciplines such as clay, glass, wood and metal work, paper making, fibre art, basketry, and more. The juror for 1998 is Saskia Wassing-Shepherd, a world traveller who trained at the Glasgow School of Art, worked with the Ontario Crafts Council selecting crafts for "Craftworks" and is currently practising her art in Toronto. Cash and other awards are generously provided by community and corporate sponsors. Exhibition fees will be paid for works accepted in the show. For further information or entry forms please call Winter's Harvest at 623-5831. (Received for Information) I - 4 Paul Laver, Council Chair and Dave Simser, Council Vice -Chair, Victoria County Land & Water Stewardship Council advising that they are concemed that Kawartha watershed municipalities are considering the disbanding of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority. Speaking in support of the KRCA, he advises that the Council is not an organization on its own, it is a Victoria County network with representatives from local resource agencies, volunteers from land interest groups, and landowners belonging to forestry and agriculture associations. The Council's role is to develop collaborative projects and to eliminate duplication. They advise that Mr. Ian Mcnab from the KRCA is a member of this Council with the Authority being a key partner in several Council projects. They indicate that the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority is a key partner in the local environmental network and is worthy of continued support. (Received for Information) I — 5 Recycling Council of Ontario, advising of the 1998 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards Call for Nominations. If you know of an individual, school, business, institution, technical innovation, municipality or educational initiative that is truly deserving of recognition for efforts to protect the environment by minimizing waste, please take the time to nominate them for an Ontario Waste Minimization Award. Nominations and supporting data must be received or post -marked by Canada Post no later than February 26, 1999. They may be mailed to the Awards Committee, Recycling Council of Ontario, 489 College Street, Suite 504, Toronto, M6G 1 A5. The awards will be presented at an Awards Ceremony at the Boulevard Club in Toronto on April 22, 1999. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 5 - February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS I — 6 News Release, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising that on January 19, 1999, Councillor Rick Johnson of the Town of Pickering was re-elected Chair of the CLOCA Authority along with Mayor Doug Moffatt, Township of Scugog, to the Vice -Chair position. (Received for Information) 1-8 Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, writing to Roger Anderson, Durham Regional Chair, advising that Durham Region is the successful candidate for the 2000 Ontario Summer Games. She offered congratulations to staff of the Region and community volunteers on their excellent preparation and presentation of their bid. (Received for Information) 1— 10 Claude Cantin, Federation of Canadian Municipalities advising of the highlights of FCM's National Board of Directors' meeting held on December 2 — 5, 1998, as follows: In view of their forthcoming meeting with Finance Minister Paul Martin, the Board renewed its call for a renewed National Infrastructure Program and approved a new proposal aimed at increasing federal investment in sustainable transportation. They are proposing that at least 3 cents/litre of Excise Taxes on fuels be redirected into spending on transportation alternatives. The Directors noted the growing concern over housing supply and the rise in homelessness across the country. They agreed to co -host with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) a National Roundtable on Homelessness and that the FCM Quality of Life Project adopt affordable housing and homelessness as a priority for 1999. The Board was briefed on the current intensive evaluation of FCM International Programs. There is every indication that the report will be extremely positive. • The Board urged all members to renew support for their Centre for Municipal Aboriginal Relations. Finally, the Board considered an amended Mission Statement which reads as follows: Council Minutes - 6- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS "The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of municipal governments, dedicated to improving the quality of life in all communities by promoting strong, effective and accountable municipal government." (Receive for Information) I — 11 D.M. Peggy Whitteker, Clerk -Treasurer, Township of Manvers, forwarding correspondence addressed to TRT Aggregates Ltd., advising that their request to increase annual tonnage for Licence 43435, Lot 17, Concession 10, Municipality of Clarington, was discussed by Manvers Council on January 12, 1999. Manvers Council passed a resolution to oppose an increase in tonnage for the said licensed pit as this will result in increased truck traffic on the Manvers/Clarington boundary road east of Highway #35 and there has been a number of complaints received in the past regarding the condition of the said portion of road due to the heavy truck traffic. They are not prepared to support an increase in tonnage unless the road is improved to carry the truck traffic and that the municipalities not incur any costs related to the road improvements for the purpose of increased business from the above noted pit. (Received for Information) 1— 12 Noble A. Villeneuve, Minister, Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and Chris Hodgson, Minister, Northern Development and Mines, advising that during consultations with municipal stakeholders across the province, many rural and northern municipalities lack the basic computer hardware and related training to effectively use modern electronic communication technology, such as the Internet. The Ontario government is pleased to provide details of the Rural and Northern Municipal Computer Capacity Enhancement Program. This program is being offered to rural and northern municipalities to assist in meeting computer hardware and related training needs, particularly in the use of the Internet as an efficient tool for communications and conducting municipal business. The application form and applicant's guide outline the criteria for the program. The deadline for applications is March 1, 1999. It is their intention to have funds forwarded to successful applicants by March 31, 1999. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 7- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising of a Model Gas Franchise Agreement — Update on AMO's Progress. Members have asked AMO to initiate a review of the Model Agreement and to re-establish the committee that did the original document. AMO wrote to the OEB Chair, Floyd Laughren, requesting that he re-establish the committee to review the existing model agreement and issue an interim order for those municipalities wishing to extend existing agreements that are coming up for renewal. (Received for Information) 1— 15 Judy Currins, Clerk -Treasurer, Village of Omemee, advising of a resolution passed by the Village of Omemee as follows: "THAT the Village of Omemee request dissolution of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority and that this resolution be circulated to all member municipalities." Council's reason for introducing and passing this resolution was that they are concerned that there is no opting out clause — that once the Authority is established a municipality cannot make their own decision to participate or not. The only option in this legislation that is open to municipalities who do not wish to participate, is to request that the Authority be disbanded. Municipalities must participate if there is an Authority but there does not have to be an Authority. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 8- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS 1-17 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that he wrote to The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance for further information on the issue of gasoline taxes. The suggestion that gasoline tax revenues be used to fund municipal transportation is well stated. He would like to confirm, however, that the Ontario government places a high priority on improving our highway system. The amount spent on highways has increased in recent years. He stated that for example, in 1998-99 the Ontario Ministry of Transportation is spending $667 million for construction of provincial highways. This is the largest capital expenditure in the province's history. An additional $401 million is being spent this year on provincial highway operation and management. Mr. O'Toole indicated that it is his understanding that Ontario does not dedicate, or "earmark" provincial revenues obtained from transportation -related sources such as gasoline taxes or driver and vehicle registration fees. Ontario's Minister of Finance, the Honourable Ernie Eves, has indicated that dedicating tax revenues to specific expenditures could restrict the government's ability to set and meet the full range of economic and social policy priorities. Furthermore, this practice could lead to the misallocation of revenue if the funds generated are more or less than what is required to run a given program efficiently. As well, it is important to recognize that the federal government collects almost $2 billion a year from gasoline and fuel taxes and related GST from Ontario motorists. Federal areas of interest, such as national and regional economic development, international trade, and border crossings, all point to the need for a long-term federal commitment to assist in upgrading and maintaining highways in Ontario and across the Province. (Received for Information) 1— 18 Marion Albaum, Enbridge Consumers Gas, forwarding a copy of a Notice of Application and Notice of Written Hearing Franchise Approval for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. (Received for Information) 1-19 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on January 19, 1999. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 9 - COMMUNICATIONS - COMMUNICATIONS February 8, 1999 1-20 Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, advising that the date by which municipalities must establish by-laws to comply with the requirements of the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act 1998, will be extended to February 28, 1999. This extension provides municipalities with an additional month to make their decisions. It is, however, important to businesses to have their final 1998 property taxes determined as quickly as possible. (Received for Information) 1-21 Cynthia Mearns Library Director, Clarington Public Library, advising of a confidential property matter. (Received for Information) 1-22 Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising that some of the change over the last few years in municipal government was the result of the Association's initiatives and also forwarding a copy of a Member Communication Alert entitled "Regulation Forces Recognition of Seniority of Crown Employees." (Received for Information) 1-23 Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, regarding a resolution passed by the Town of Ajax and endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington that the Regional Municipality of Durham have its own grant review team. The Ontario Trillium Foundation's grant review teams' boundaries are based upon those used for the Ministry of Health's district health councils. Each of the grant review team's sub -committees were given an equal number of representatives on the team. However, the sub -committees will be given a notional budget allocation on a per capita basis to recommend grants under $25,000 to the board of the foundation. Therefore, the members representing the Regional Municipality of Durham sub -committee will have a significantly larger amount of money to recommend grants for local charities and not-for-profit organizations. The per capita funding for the Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha and Pine Ridge grant review team will be about $5.1 million. Based on a population of 458,616, the Regional Municipality of Durham's notional allocation will be about $3.1 million. (Received for Information) 1-2 Emil V. Kolb, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Peel, forwarding GTA Pooling a brochure on GTA Pooling, Peel's position on pooling is based on the Brochure following principles: D02.GT Council Minutes - to- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS • eliminate GTA pooling when the Provincial budget is balanced; • remove the funding of social programs from the property tax system and put them back on the income tax system where they appropriately belong; • for the interim period, cap pooling; • ensure that a common service is in place for the GTA; • conduct a third party audit/review to verify expenditures and ensure that a common service level is in place. He advised that most recently, Regional Council has discussed the elimination of GTA pooling over a 3 year period to coincide with the elimination of the Provincial budget deficit. The Province could then finance the City of Toronto's additional social services needs from provincial income taxes. Resolution #C-100-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I — 2 be received for information. 1-7 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that together with the Association of Extension of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, the Association of Municipal Tax Caps Tax Collectors of Ontario, and the Municipal Finance Officers' M06.GE Association of Ontario, AMO has written to the Minister of Finance requesting that the deadline for passing municipal by-laws to adopt capping provisions under Bill 79, the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998, or other tax mitigation measures, be extended to February 28, 1999. Council Minutes I I - February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-101-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I — 7 be received for information. I — 9 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on January 5, 1999. Clarke Museum Resolution #C-102-99 & Archives Minutes C06.CL Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I — 9 be received for information. 1— 13 Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha Conservation Authority, forwarding a copy of their Proposed 1999 Kawartha Proposed Budget. The Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation will vote on 1999 Budget this budget and the municipal funding associated with it at their meeting of AO1.KA February 24, 1999. Resolution #C-103-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item 1— 13 be received for information. Item I — 16 Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha Conservation Authority, advising of a meeting and vote on the. dissolution Dissolution of of Kawartha Conservation scheduled to be held on February 11, 1999 at Kawartha 7:30 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 10 Moose Road, Lindsay. The suggested Conservation Motion to dissolve which will come before the Board of Directors is: AO1.KA Council Minutes - 12- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS "RESOLVED THAT the Lieutenant Governor in Council be requested through the Minister of Natural Resources to dissolve the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, and towards this end, a consultant be retained by the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority to prepare a report for submission to and acceptance by the Minister of Natural Resources, on the provisions made by the member municipalities of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority for future flood control and watershed interests and for the disposition of all assets and liabilities of the conservation authority." Resolution #C-104-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I — 16 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-105-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-104-99 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington reaffirm its support for the continuation of Kawartha Conservation; and THAT a copy of Council's resolution be forwarded to all member municipalities." The foregoing Resolution #C-104-99 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Council Minutes - 13 - February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-106-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Items D — 2, D — 4, D — 6, D — 7, D — 8, D — 9 and D — 10, be approved as per the agenda. D-2 Fred Ross, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation advising of the government's program to commemorate the milleaniuim, Ontario 2000, regarding their Main Street Ontario funding initiative for communities. Main Street Ontario provides municipalities, First Nations and local service boards with matching funds of up to 50 cents per resident or 50 percent of the total cost whichever is less — from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $350,000 per community. A minimum level was established in consideration of communities that have a small population base. Under Main Street Ontario, communities with fewer than 2000 residents are eligible for a matching grant of $1,000. The government wants to provide all communities with matching funds to ensure province - wide opportunities to commemorate the millenium. (Referred to Staff) D-4 Peter Delanty, Chair, Millenium 2000 Committee, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority is preparing an application for a Federal Government Millennium 2000 grant. This proposed project would create an ecology garden and demonstration park. It will be located on Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority property immediately behind the administration office and running to the Ganaraska River. The completion of the project will be accomplished through the grant funds, corporate support and community interest groups. Upon completion, the park and trails will act as a learning and information centre for school children and local area citizens. It will also be a welcome respite for travellers on the 401 and 28 highways. The committee is asking each Council within the watershed of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority to support, in principle, this grant application. (Motion for support in principle) Council Minutes - 14- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS D-6 Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator -Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising of a resolution passed by the Township of Scugog as follows: "WHEREAS the Township of Scugog is situated on and around Lake Scugog and its watershed area; and WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Scugog recognizes and strongly supports the need for a collective voice in matters of environmental stewardship throughout our community and the entire watershed; and WHEREAS environmental linkups and impacts extend beyond municipal borders; and WHEREAS Kawartha Conservation has, through provincial statute, been charged with responsibility for stewardship and providing guidance and direction to the watershed municipalities and despite drastic funding cuts and staff reductions, has done so in a dedicated and effective fashion; and WHEREAS the municipalities must now rely on the services and expertise of the conservation authority with respect to assessing impacts on the environment; and WHEREAS any fragmentation of a watershed approach could only result in environmental degradation; NOW THEREFORE the Township of Scugog recognizes the value and need for a collective watershed approach and hereby declares its unequivocal support for the ongoing efforts and operation of Kawartha Conservation, and strongly urges watershed municipalities to do likewise and further, that this resolution be forwarded to all member municipalities urging continued support for the Authority." (Received for Information and advise the Township of Scugog of Council's earlier resolution of support) Council Minutes - 15 - February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS D-7 D.B. McKenzie, 106 Clayton Crescent, Bowmanville, L1 C 4N9, advising of concerns with respect to Report PD -11-99 (Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-82037 and 18T-87087). (Referred to the Acting Director of Planning and Development for consideration in conjunction with the subject file) D-8 Tony Middleton, Old Fire Hall Drum and Bugle Corps, advising that Old Fire Hall Drum and Bugle Corps is a youth organization in the community of Clarington and Durham. The organization is for youths between the ages of 7 and 21 doing all local parades and a chance to travel into the United States. Drum Corps is a year round activity that combines dance, percussion and brass sections to produce spectacular arrangements on a musical football field. To make this youth activity work they are looking for sponsors to help with anything they can, for example: cheaper costs on products, different groups to help with fundraising events, money donations, advertising. (Referred to 1999 budget discussions) D-9 Sher Leetooze, Board of Directors, Bowmanville Museum, advising that the Bowmanville Museum Board is submitting an application to the Federal Government for funds from the Canada Millennium Partnership Program with the goal of reconstructing the Carriage House which once stood on the Museum property. They are requesting Council's support and assistance in this matter. (Motion heartily endorsed) D — 10 Mark I. Jackman, Curator, Clarke Museum & Archives, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim Heritage Day on February 15`h and Heritage Week, February 15 — 21, 1999. (Proclaimed) D — 1 Maureen Gmitrowicz, Vice -Chair, Child Poverty Taskforce advising that the Taskforce is a network of individuals, social agencies, health care Child Poverty professionals and churches in Durham Region. There are 14,000 children Taskforce in Durham Region living on Social Assistance which provides an income SO4.GE way below the accepted poverty line. These children are deprived because we the public at large, have allowed ourselves to be persuaded that looking after our own is what matters and the less responsibility we have for those who can't keep up, the better. Council Minutes - 16- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS She is requesting the Council of the Municipality of Clarington to appoint one member of Council as a Child Advocate to raise public awareness about child poverty in our community and to be a liaison between the Taskforce and Council. Resolution #C-107-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D — I be received for information. D-3 Excerpt from the Town of Pickering Council Minutes of January 18, 1999 as follows: Resolution re: "WHEREAS in the Report Card from Ontario Campaign 2000 Child Poverty January 6, 1998, a Provincial arm of the Federal initiative to C10.AD eliminate child poverty, it is identified that in Ontario, child poverty is growing at `an alarming rate'; and WHEREAS the goal of Ontario Campaign 2000 was to eliminate child poverty by the year 2000, however, since its inception in 1989, the number of poor children in Ontario has grown from 254,000 to 548,000, an increase of 116 percent; and WHEREAS the local food bank of St. Paul's on the Hill reports that in Pickering over 50% of its users are children under the age of eighteen compared to a percentage of 37% in Toronto; and WHEREAS the Provincial Minister Responsible for Children, The Honourable Margaret Marland, has stated that, despite the overwhelming evidence and suffering among a huge population of children, she does not believe that the numbers that have been revealed by Ontario Campaign 2000 and other independent organizations are accurate; and WHEREAS by ignoring the problem of child poverty and dismissing it as an issue that needs to be addressed, there is no hope of improving the plight of children in Pickering, Durham or Ontario and that the situation is bound to deteriorate further; and Council Minutes - 17- February 8, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS Pickering has dedicated its celebration of the Millennium to children and seniors in a motion unanimously adopted by Council in December of 1998; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Pickering hereby calls upon the Provincial Government to acknowledge and address child poverty within Pickering, Durham and Ontario by working with local organizations and municipalities to understand the causes of child impoverishment in each community and implement solutions; and THAT by way of distribution of this motion to Ontario municipalities, local governments be asked to pass similar motions requesting that the Provincial Government live up to its commitment to stop child poverty as outlined in Campaign 2000 and work with local organizations and governments to solve the emerging crisis that is facing our most vulnerable citizens; and THAT this motion be further distributed to: 1. The Honourable Margaret Marland, Minister Responsible for Children; 2. The Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P. (Durham West); Minister of Community and Social Services; and 3. Mike Harris, Premier of the Province of Ontario Resolution #C-108-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the resolution of the Town of Pickering pertaining to child poverty be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to John O'Toole, M.P.P., and to the Child Poverty Taskforce. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 18- COMMUNICATIONS 8- COMMUNICATIONS February 8, 1999 D-5 Lynn S. Buckner, Administrator/Treasurer, Municipality of Bayham, advising of a resolution passed by the Municipality of Bayham as follows: Bill 79 C10.AD "WHEREAS Bili 106, the Fair Municipal Finance Act of 1997, came into effect January 1, 1998, intending to introduce a fair and accountable system of property assessment and taxation across the province by eliminating sizeable variations in the tax burdens of ratepayers owning similar properties; AND WHEREAS on December 18, 1998, the Province gave Royal Assent to Bill 79, the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, which protects small businesses from large property tax increases in response to concerns expressed by Ontario businesses that property tax increases resulting from Bill 106 were unmanageable; AND WHEREAS Bill 79 limits assessment reform -related property tax increases to 10 percent in 1998, and a further 5 percent in each of 1999 and 2000, calculations of which are to be provided by regulation, AND WHEREAS the changes resulting from Bill 106 and the 'Who Does What' initiative have created additional responsibilities and work load for Municipal Staff resulting in additional expenditures incurred for overtime and for the amendments to information technology required to implement these changes; AND WHEREAS the Province has promised to assist municipalities with the cost burden of rebilling business taxpayers as required by Bill 79; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Bayham hereby is of the opinion that Bill 70 voids the intent of Bill 106; AND THEREFORE urges all municipalities to lobby the Province to rescind Bill 79, or alternatively administer the Bill by utilizing Provincial staff, as municipalities will find it necessary to incur further expense in retaining additional staff support and education to implement the requirements of this Bill; Council Minutes _19 - COMMUNICATIONS 19 - COMMUNICATIONS MOTION February 8, 1999 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities, Minister of Finance, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for support." Resolution #C-109-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item D — 5 be received for information. NOTICE OF MOTION Councillors Mutton and Trim indicated that they would, at the next or subsequent meeting of Council, introduce the following motion: "THAT staff be directed to prepare a zoning by-law amendment that amends the provisions of the `General Commercial Exception (CI -2) Zone' to permit residential units only on the second storey or above as applied to Orono; and THAT staff be authorized to advertise a Public Meeting on the zoning application." COMMITTEE REPORTS Report #1 Resolution #C-110-99 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim February 1, 1999 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 1, 1999, be approved with the exception of Items #11 and #16. Council Minutes - 20- February 8, 1999 REPORTS Item #11 Resolution #C-111-99 Insurance Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim Pooling L06.GE THAT due to the pressures of Bill 79 and the preparation of the Development Charges Study, the Region of Durham and area municipalities may not have sufficient time to structure the insurance pooling arrangement by July 1, 1999, THEREFORE Council authorizes entering into the insurance pooling subject to Report TR -7-99, at such time as satisfactory contractual arrangements are finalized; and THAT, in the interim, the Municipality of Clarington continue with the Frank Cowan Company, on a month -by -month basis. Item # 16 Resolution #C -I 12-99 "Closed" Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim Meeting THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea May Absent Councillor Mutton Acting Mayor Novak Mayor Hamre Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Council Minutes - 21 - UNF NISHED BUSINESS February 8, 1999 Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Report CD -66-98; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell advised that he is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc., the subject of the report. Resolultion #C-113-99 Blue Circle Cement Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim E05.13L THAT Report CD -66-98 be lifted from the table. Resolution #C-114-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CD -66-98 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CD -66-98 be forwarded to Valerie Dostie, Ben Coelen and Blue Circle Cement Company. Resolution #C-115-99 Property Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe Standards Order Enforcement THAT Addendum #2 to Report CD -58-98 be lifted from the table. POLPR "CARRIED" Resolution #C-116-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Addendum #2 to Report PD -58-98 be received; THAT Report CD -58-98 be received, THAT the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers be authorized to undertake all necessary action to clean up the property of Gust Holdings Inc., located on Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville; Council Minutes - 22- February 8, 1999 UNFINISHED BUSINESS THAT all costs associated with the clean up be charged initially against account number 1100-9-X and subsequently levied against the property, to be deemed to be municipal real property taxes and collected in the same manner and with the same priorities as municipal real property taxes; and THAT Mr. Gust and his solicitor be advised of Council's decision. Re-YET"WPITI 11 Resolution #C-117-99 Format of Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell Council Agendas CO3.CO THAT Report CD -08-99 be received for information; THAT the correspondence dated December 9, 1998 from Mrs. L. Gasser regarding the Council agenda format be lifted from the table and received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD -08-99 be forwarded to Mrs. L. Gasser. Recorded Vote Yea Councillor Mutton Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Troy Acting Mayor Novak "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Nay Absent Mayor Hamre Council Minutes - 23 - February 8, 1999 BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-118-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, 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: 99-16 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Teletech Financial Corporation and to repeal By-law 99-11; 99-17 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1940 as not being subject to Part Lot Control, 99-18 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1945 as not being subject to Part Lot Control; 99-19 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle; and 99-20 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 14 to the Clarington Official Plan. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-119-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-16 to 99-20 inclusive, be approved. There were no items of business discussed under this section of the agenda. Council Minutes - 24- February 8, 1999 FOUSINOWURNAU0 /:\��Zi 1: ►1u191��1 Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-120-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-21, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 8th day of February 1999, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. Resolution #C-121-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-21 be approved. Resolution #C-122-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:58 p.m. 11W: V_41 MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE FEBRUARY 22, 1999 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I — 1 Mary Ann Found, President, Durham East 4-H Council, forwarding a letter of appreciation to the Municipality of Clarington for the awarding of funds from the Ontario Lottery Advance Funding Program. She advised that it will be put to good use as they strive to offer continued service to the youth in the area through a strong and vibrant 4-H program. (Receive for Information) I — 2 Jeffrey S. Schuyler, Water Management Co-ordinator, Kawartha Conservation Authority, advising of a Fish Habitat Management in Ontario Information Session. Throughout the first week of March 1999, a series of information sessions concerning the new fish habitat review process will be held throughout Central Ontario. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of the endorsement of a report by Regional Council respecting Guidelines for Environmental Impact Studies. (A copy of the report is available in the Clerk's Department.) (Receive for Information) I — 4 Big Brothers of Clarington, advising that It's Bowl for Millions Time Again. This year the "Big Brothers Bowl For Millions Campaign" will be held during the week of February 20 — 27, and they are seeking active support from the community for this fundraiser. To get your sponsor sheets and book your day, time and the number of bowlers on your team, please call Big Brothers of Clarington at 623-6646. (Receive for Information) I — 5 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of the endorsement of a report by Regional Council with respect to Heavy Trucks Using Regional Road 3 in the Hamlet of Enniskillen and Related Truck Concerns at the Intersection of Durham Road 3 & Columbus Road North, Oshawa. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held on January 20, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on January 13, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - February 22, 1999 1-8 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising of a response received from the Minister of Finance with respect to GO Transit funding. He stated that although the Minister indicated that he does not plan to share provincial transportation -based revenues with municipalities, the Province has provided municipalities with other funding mechanisms. In his response, the Minister indicated that $106.5 million has been provided through the Municipal Capital and Operating Restructuring Fund. (Receive for Information) 1-9 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, forwarding a letter thanking the municipality for their support in renewing their AMO Membership fees. He stated that ongoing support will ensure that AMO continues to speak for the betterment of municipalities in every part of Ontario. By combining our voices through AMO, Ontario's municipalities are able to exert a level of influence over provincial decision-making that would simply not be possible if each municipality acted alone. Continued support sends a strong message to the Province that municipalities are united in their determination to ensure that municipal governments are given the flexibility, the scope and the ability to deal with their own local issues without undue interference from the Province. (Receive for Information) I — 10 Nancy Wright -Laking, Clerk, Township of Fenelon, advising of a resolution of the Township of Fenelon as follows: "WHEREAS motions calling for the dissolution of Kawartha Conservation have been received from the Village of Bobcaygeon, Village of Omemee and the Township of Manvers; AND WHEREAS the Board of Directors of the Kawartha Conservation must request the Lieutenant Governor in Council to dissolve the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority; AND WHEREAS to this end the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority must prepare a report for submission to and acceptance by the Minister of Natural Resources; AND WHEREAS in this report there must be provision made by the member municipalities of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority for future flood control and watershed interests and for the disposition of all assets and liabilities of the conservation authority; AND WHEREAS the member municipalities of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority do not have provision made for future flood control and watershed interests and for the disposition of all assets and liabilities of the conservation authority; Summary of Correspondence - 3 - February 22, 1999 AND WHEREAS there has been no evidence forwarded that the services performed by the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority can be performed more cost efficiently or expediently by any other organization; AND WHEREAS a consultants report will be required prior to any decisions being made on this matter at a tremendous cost to all member municipalities; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Fenelon is concerned with the disposition of conservation lands specifically held in the Township of Fenelon and do not want to assume responsibility or liability for such lands; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Fenelon do not support the request for dissolution of the Kawartha Region Conseervation Authority." (Receive for Information) I — 11 Betty Irving and Committee Members, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, forwarding a letter of appreciation to thank all of those who assisted with another successful parade and especially for the use of parade marshal vests to ensure safety for all. She also thanked the municipality for the use of the old Fire Hall and accommodating changes to the parade route once again. (Receive for Information) 1— 12 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Treatment for Federal Payments in Lieu of Property Tax Announced." On Monday, February I" the federal government announced the procedures it will follow in determining payments in lieu of property taxes made to municipalities for 1998 and beyond. The procedures agreed to by the federal government provide that taxable property that did not pay Business Occupancy Tax (BOT) in 1997 or earlier will be shown as having a minimum BOT amount of 30% on the frozen assessment listing that is used to calculate capped amounts. In this way, federal properties will see an increase of 30% in property taxes before the caps are applied. This will allow these increases to flow to municipalities via increased payments in lieu. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - February 22, 1999 I — 13 Emil Kolb, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC) advising of the appointment of Bob Richards as President and CAO of OPAC. He stated that in negotiating the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Finance, which governed the establishment of OPAC, their negotiating team pressed and was successful in having the fees for supplementary assessments in the years 1995, 1996 and 1997 cancelled. This represents savings of $59 million to municipalities across Ontario. Through negotiation, his team was also able to secure $49 million in funding to deal with assessment appeals outstanding in 1997 and prior years and new assessment appeals brought about by the introduction of current value assessment in the Province. The Province had initially offered $33 million. (Receive for Information) 1— 14 Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, advising of the upcoming release of information on 1998 Local Services Realignment (LSR) year-end adjustments and the 1999 LSR forecast. He stated that for many municipalities, 1998 LST costs will be lower than forecast. Municipalities' 1998 costs were reduced by $50 million as a result of the Province's decision to pay 100% of the cost of supportive housing and domiciliary hostels. Also, municipalities may experience lower 1998 LSR costs if actual 1998 invoices were less than forecast in March. As announced in August, adjustments to municipalities 1998 CRF entitlements will be made where net actual 1998 LSR costs exceed the amount forecast March 31, 1998. No CRF adjustment will be provided to a municipality if an increase in one LSR program cost is fully offset by a decrease in another LSR program. Where actual LSR 1998 costs are lower than the March 1998 forecast, there will be no reduction in 1998 CRF. Therefore, a number of municipalities across the Province will benefit. (Receive for Information) I — 15 Minutes of a meeting of Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee held on October 19, 1998. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1— 16 Information Bulletin received from Durham Region, extending an invitation to join their year long festival of culture and sporting events with respect to Celebrating the 25'a Anniversary of the Region of Durham. There are many events hosted by various groups throughout the Region and are listed in their Calendar of Events. For more information on any of the events, please contact the Durham Region Tourism office at 1-800-413-0017 (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -5 - February 22, 1999 I — 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a resolution passed the Regional Municipality of Durham as follows: "THAT the proposal by the Durham Region Economic Development Advisory Committee to prepare a new economic plan for the millennium at a cost of $150,000.00 financed by the Human Resources Development Corporation be endorsed, and further; THAT local municipalities be encouraged to actively participate in the development of the economic plan." (Receive for Information) 1-18 Paula M. Dill, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising of the Year 2000 Contingency Planning for the Health Sector. While every organization and provider is legally responsible for remediating their Year 2000 problems, their best efforts made may either be insufficient or too late. Specifically, problems may result from inter -sectoral disruptions beyond the control of individual health care providers (e.g., power, water, telecommunications, or transportation system failures). For this reason, operational continuity and emergency preparedness must be key elements of every organization's and every community's efforts to be ready for the unexpected which may be brought on by the Year 2000. (Receive for Information) I — 19 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising of a resolution passed by the City of Vaughan as follows: "WHEREAS the City of Vaughan deems it in the public interest to promote the use of public transit as a means of reducing pollution and reducing congestion on municipal, regional and provincial highways; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded the cost of operating transit systems and the responsibility for many provincial highways to the municipalities; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has historically utilized funds generated by transportation -based taxes to offset the cost of maintenance of provincial roadway; WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has eliminated capital and operating funding for roads and municipal transit systems; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Vaughan as follows: Summary of Correspondence - 6 - February 22, 1999 THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to allocate part of transportation - based tax revenues to assist municipalities in the funding of their transportation systems; THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide a strong financial commitment to GO Transit and transit in general; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Finance, Mr. Al Palladini, M.P.P., GTA Municipalities and the Canadian Urban Transit Association." (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D — 1 S. Birrell, Director Council Support & Communications, City of Kingston, advising of a resolution passed by the City of Kingston as follows: "WHEREAS the Minister of the Environment for Ontario has announced a plan to increase waste diversion in the province and provide some financial relief for municipalities; AND WHEREAS it is the position of the City of Kingston that companies generating products or packaging must contribute financially, through a producer responsibility stewardship model, toward the waste management costs of their product or packaging; AND WHEREAS a Waste Diversion Organization will be formed to develop, implement and fund municipal initiatives aimed at increasing waste diversion; AND WHEREAS the provincial government has committed a funding contribution in the amount of $4 million from the LCBO to offset costs associated with handling LCBO glass containers; AND WHEREAS the Waste Diversion Organization is expected to begin payments to municipalities for up to 50% of blue box operating costs in the year 2000; AND WHEREAS municipalities are faced with increased net costs for recycling resulting from market forces beyond municipal control; Summary of Correspondence - 7 - February 22, 1999 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Kingston acknowledge the Minister of the Environment's announcement as a starting point in the process of correcting the significant funding inequities that exist between Waste Management costs borne by the municipal taxpayer versus the producer of the product or packaging; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Kingston petition the Minister of the Environment to ensure the Waste Diversion Organization multi -stakeholder structure equitably represent the level of financial obligation by each participating stakeholder; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Kingston request the LCBO funding contribution be distributed among municipalities in the province based on the mass of glass recovered. This approach is consistent with the Minister's concept of rewarding good performance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the LCBO contributions be set at a level that reflects true handling costs of all packaging originating from the LCBO including plastic bottles; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Corporation of the City of Kingston petition the Minister of the Environment to enact enabling legislation to support the necessary financing from all industry sectors whose products or packaging are handled by municipal waste management programs; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that if municipal recycling programs are to manage and sustain themselves through the current market difficulties, that immediate financial support be made available over the above LCBO seed money; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of the Environment, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and circulated to all Ontario municipalities for their support." (Motion for Direction) D — 2 Town of Tillsonburg, advising of a resolution as follows: "AND RESOLVED THAT the Municipal Act, RSO 1990, does not allow municipalities to regulate or prohibit a class or breed of dog nor is there a specific provision in the Act pertaining to dogs that allows for the prohibition or regulation of dogs by breed or class; Summary of Correspondence - 8 - February 22, 1999 AND WHEREAS the rottweiler and the pitbull are breeds of dogs that have shown a propensity to be vicious and attack endangering both human life and that of other animals in the Town of Tillsonburg and elsewhere in the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the Town of Tillsonburg has completed significant research and review of animal control and has enacted by-laws to regulate and restrict the acts of vicious dogs in the Town of Tillsonburg; AND WHEREAS the Town of Tillsonburg has previously deemed it expedient and necessary to have specific legislation permitting the Town to regulate and restrict the rottweiler and pitbull dog in the Town of Tillsonburg through the Municipal Act, RSO 1990; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg has petitioned the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in a letter dated May 1, 1998 with over 1,000 signatures through their Local Member of Provincial Parliament, Mr. Toby Barrett — Norfolk and Tillsonburg; AND WHEREAS another vicious attack has occurred on a boy in West Williams Township near Strathroy, Ontario by two rottweiler dogs leaving the child in critical condition; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg request the Minister of Municipal Affairs for the Province of Ontario to enact the permissive legislation to restrict and regulate both the rottweiler and pittbull dog through the Municipal Act, RSO 1990, that will allow the Town of Tillsonburg and all municipalities across the Province of Ontario to address the significant danger posed to citizens prior to a vicious attack by those dogs; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Municipal Affairs and the local Member of Provincial Parliament, Mr. Toby Barrett — Norfolk and Tillsonburg, West Williams Township and all municipalities across the Province of Ontario." (Motion for Direction) D-3 T.R. Pickle, Chair, Lake Ontario Chapter, Professional Engineers Ontario, advising that for 8 days beginning Sunday, February 28, 1999, the Professional Engineering community from Halifax to Victoria will be observing National Engineering Week in Canada. They are requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim the week of February 28" 1999 as Engineering Week. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - February 22, 1999 D — 4 Allard W. van Veen, President & Founding Member, Pitch -In Ontario, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim Pitch -In Week May 3 — 9, 1999. (Motion to Proclaim) D-5 John Maloney, President, Bowmanville Drama Club, expressing an interest in utilizing a section of the FirehalVCourthouse to make a permanent home for their club. As a local theatre group since the early 1960's, Bowmanville Drama Club has been putting on amateur theatre, two productions per year, previously within the Bowmanville Town Hall and currently in Bowmanville High School's Auditorium. Currently new policies and other restrictions within the school board have made the idea of obtaining a permanent home for the club more and more appealing. The Bowmanville Drama Club has some original ideas how to upgrade the second floor and turn it into an area which could be utilized by groups as well as their own. (Refer to Property Manager for appropriate action at such time as the Municipality is in the position to discuss the future use of the building) D-6 Brenda Lloyd, 53 Elgin Street, Bowmanville, L 1C 3C9, on behalf of the Lighthouse District Girl Guides of Canada, requesting permission to implement a Yellow Fish Road Storm Drain Marking Program. This program is designed to heighten public awareness of ways to conserve and protect our water resources for future generations. A yellow fish is painted at each sewage drain and leaflets are distributed to homes explaining the purpose. (Refer to the Director of Public Works to assist with this project)) D — 7 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Whitby as follows: "WHEREAS Co -Steel Lasco is a vital part of the economy of Durham Region, Ontario and Canada, particularly since in excess of 50% of the steel produced is exported to the United States; and WHEREAS Bill C 55 will have a significant impact on the ability of Co -Steel Lasco to export to the United States; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby respectfully requests the Canadian Government and in particular the Honourable Sergio Marchi, Minister for International Trade, to consider the possible implications and ramifications Bill C 55 will have on Canadian business and in particular the exports of Co -Steel Lasco; and Summary of Correspondence - 10- February 22, 1999 2. This resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, the Ministry of Industry Canada, The Honourable John Manley, the Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Michael Harris, the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism, The Honourable Al Palladini, the M.P. for Whitby -Ajax, Judi Longfield, as well as other GTA regional and municipal councils, the Regional Council of Hamilton -Wentworth and the Council of Sault Ste. Marie for their endorsement and support." (Motion for Direction) D — 8 Mary Jo Woollam, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Ottawa -Carleton, advising of a resolution passed by the Regional Municipality of Ottawa -Carleton, as follows: "THAT Council approve staff write to the appropriate Minister and request that under the Ineligible Services (4) of the Development Charges Act, Item number 1 be eliminated from Ineligible Services, and that this request be forwarded to other cities in Ontario with a population at or over 50,000." Ottawa -Carleton, like many other municipalities in Ontario, believes that a well developed cultural infrastructure ensures the economic growth of a community. Currently, the Development Charges Act excludes cultural and entertainment facilities. Were this item changed, municipalities would be able to raise the necessary funds through development charges for the building and care of these very important facilities. (Motion for Direction) D — 9 Steve Stewart, President, Canadian Red Cross, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim the month of March as Red Cross Month and permission to fly the Red Cross flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre. (Motion to Proclaim and grant permission to fly the Red Cross flag in the Municipal Square) D — 10 C.A. Stirtzinger, City Clerk, City of Welland, advising of a resolution passed by the City of Welland as follows: "THAT WHEREAS Bill 79, Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998, received Royal Assent on December 18, 1998; AND WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 7-99 made under the Municipal Act by the Minister of Finance, dated January 13, 1999, is a convoluted process to establish the 10/5/5 percent cap on taxes for certain property classes for 1998, 1999 and 2000, which will result in considerable additional staff time to administer and implement; Summary of Correspondence - 11 - February 22, 1999 AND WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 7-99 prevents municipalities from issuing interim 1999 tax bills until the impact of the calculation of the 10/5/5 percent capping on certain property classes is determined and billed which results in additional borrowing costs to meet cash flow requirements; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be advised that the City of Welland has serious concerns with the retroactive re -taxing process resulting from Bill 79, Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998, and therefore, strongly urges the Province to fund the additional costs forced on municipalities resultant from this untimely legislative change; and THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) be requested to forward a copy of this resolution to all Ontario Municipalities for their support and endorsement; and further THAT the City Clerk provide a copy of the resolution to the Region of Niagara and the area municipalities within; the Premier of Ontario; the Minister of Finance; and the area MPP's within Niagara." (Motion for Direction) D — 11 Gord Robinson, Fair Manager, Durham Central Agricultural Society. They are requesting a three year extension on a loan they received from the Municipality. He advised that with continued sponsorship and good weather, they feel they can pay a good portion of this loan off next year. (Motion for Direction) M COUNCIL INFORMATION I_Z Ken Reid Conservation Area, 277 Kenrei Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1 Local 328-2271 • Long Distance 1-800-668.5722 • Fax 328-2286 • e-mail: krca®lindsaycomp.on.ca Throughout the first week of March 1999, a series of information sessions concerning the new fish habitat review process will be held throughout Central Ontario. As of September 1997, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) is no longer reviewing projects that deal with harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat (HADD) under the Interim Referral Process. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has since taken over the role of reviewing all projects which may result in a HADD under Section 35 of the federal Fisheries Act, However, with the increased workload DFO now faces, they have established interim agreements with Conservation Authorities throughout Ontario to undertake reviews under Section 35 of the Federal Fisheries Act. As of September 17, 1998 the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority has signed a Level 2 Fish Habitat Review agreement with DFO. Under this agreement, the Conservation Authority is providing fish habitat review of all projects in or around water, including mitigation. Projects which result in the loss of fish habitat and have requirements for Fisheries Act authorization, will be reviewed by the Authority and forwarded to DFO for authorization. A MEWR OF nit 00HOWATION OMN40 NSMW February 12, 1999ICU rn GJ C.J ._.. In 1+ FAXED MEMORANDUM a --- ca co TO: Watershed Municipal Council and Staff Consulting Engineers and Developers RE: Fish Habitat Management in Ontario Information Session Throughout the first week of March 1999, a series of information sessions concerning the new fish habitat review process will be held throughout Central Ontario. As of September 1997, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) is no longer reviewing projects that deal with harmful alteration, disruption, or destruction of fish habitat (HADD) under the Interim Referral Process. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has since taken over the role of reviewing all projects which may result in a HADD under Section 35 of the federal Fisheries Act, However, with the increased workload DFO now faces, they have established interim agreements with Conservation Authorities throughout Ontario to undertake reviews under Section 35 of the Federal Fisheries Act. As of September 17, 1998 the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority has signed a Level 2 Fish Habitat Review agreement with DFO. Under this agreement, the Conservation Authority is providing fish habitat review of all projects in or around water, including mitigation. Projects which result in the loss of fish habitat and have requirements for Fisheries Act authorization, will be reviewed by the Authority and forwarded to DFO for authorization. A MEWR OF nit 00HOWATION OMN40 NSMW -2 - We encourage you to attend this information session dealing with the recent changes to „ the Fish Habitat review process. Kawartha Region Conservation Authority staff will be attending the March 8 session in Peterborough. Please see the attached brochure and registration for more information. Should you have any questions please contact the undersigned at the Kawartha Conservation office. Yours truly, Jeffrey S. 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CUI� --------------------------------------------------------- 60 __--_____ --------------"__----___------' - 6� 'V'O YHBYLLYNY9 ►Lie Roe 9088 To:oT 66/60/90 9L66 SBS 906 90:07 advis o A1160H1f1H NOIIUA83SNOD HHlaHMHN OZ:VT 662T/20 The Regional Municipality of Durham. Clerk's Department 605 Rossland Rd. East P.O. Box 623 Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3 (905) 668-7711 Fax: (905) 668-9963 P.M. Madill, A.M.C.T. Regional Clerk COIINCIL FEB 8 Z 19 PH 199 February 4, 1999 Mrs. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Clerk The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville; Ontario L1 C 3A6 Geilebrate the Futorel 9 K . 1 974 t► 1 999 I=5 Re: Report on Correspondence WC -18-98, Heavy trucks using Regional Road 3 in the Hamlet of Enniskillen and related truck concerns at the intersection of Durham Road 3 & Columbus Road North Oshawa (1999-W-16)- Our File T00-00 Mrs. Barrie, the Works Committee of Regional Council considered the above matter and at a meeting held on February 2, 1999, the Committee adopted the following recommendations: "a) THAT Report #1999-W-16 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #1999-W-16 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington, Mr. & Mrs. Walker and Mr. . Derek Martin as response to their respective enquiries." Enclosed, as directed, is a copy of Report #1999-W-16 of V.A. Silgailis, Commissioner of Works. TION COwoQ C. Smitton, A.M.C.T. - Committee Secretary cc: V.A. Silgailis, Commissioner of Works 1 OD% Pmt Consumer CNeb ate�tthe Futu►P Regional Municipality of Durham DURHAN� * Works Department 1 9 7 4 1 9 9 Commissioner's Report to Works Committee Report 1999-W-16 Date February 2, 1999 REPORT ON CORRESPONDENCE WC -18-98, HEAVY TRUCKS USING REGIONAL ROAD 3 IN THE HAMLET OF ENNISKILLEN AND RELATED TRUCK CONCERNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF DURHAM ROAD 3 & COLUMBUS ROAD, NORTH OSHAWA A. THAT this report be received for information; B. AND THAT copies of this report be provided to the Municipality of Clarington, Mr. and Mrs. Walker and Mr. Derek Martin as response to their respective enquiries. Attachment No. 1 - Letter from Mr. Derek Martin, abutting resident at the intersection of Regional Road 3 (Grandview Street North) and Columbus Road. Attachment No. 2 - Correspondence from Mr. & Mrs. Walker, Enniskillen and the Municipality of Clarington re heavy trucks using Regional Road 3 in Enniskillen Attachment No. 3 - Key map of the subject area Attachment No. 4 - Clarington correspondence to Mr. & Mrs. Walker 1.0 Background On May 2, 1990 Council adopted Works Committee Report #96-90 amending the Regional half -load by-law to allow year-round restriction on Regional Road 3 (Winchester Rd./ Grandview St] Concession 8) between Regional Road 33 (Harmony Rd.) and Regional Road 57 which was experiencing severe structural deterioration primarily as a result of its use by heavy trucks. Normally a maximum 5 tonne per axle (half -load) weight restriction by-law is only applied on a seasonal basis, to certain road sections that experience structural damage from heavy traffic, during the spring ground frost thaw cycle. 3 2 T04 Ps Page Report 1999-W-16 Date Feburary 2, 1999 Report (cont'd) The Works Department subsequently scheduled structural repair to Regional Road 3 through a multi-year construction program. Repair work was done in sections, subject to available funding. The arrangement to upgrade and ultimately re -open the road to heavy traffic was endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa and the aggregate trucking industry. By summer of 1998, the subject portion of Regional Road 3 had been structurally upgraded to permit its continued use by heavy truck traffic. The year-round weight restriction was removed in August 1998 and heavy truck traffic was once again allowed to use this road. Subsequent complaints were directed to staff from residents abutting Regional Road 3 that had experienced an 8 year reprieve from heavy truck traffic. These complaints typically involved concern about intolerable levels of truck noise, pedestrian safety issues and excessive truck operating speed. Two documented complaints are the basis of this report. It should also be noted that the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Oshawa also received complaints involving heavy truck traffic along alternate routes parallel to Regional Road 3, during the Region's temporarily imposed weight restriction. As a result, the Municipality of Clarington imposed a heavy traffic prohibition along the 6th and 7th Concession Roads (Darlington) due to structural damage and safety oriented operational concerns. 2.0 Regional Road No. 3 (Grandview St. North) and Columbus Road Correspondence from Mr. Derek Martin involves a concern with large truck turning movements at the intersection of Regional Road 3 and Columbus Road. Staff investigated and conferred with the homeowner to clarify the basis of this complaint. Intersection traffic counts and field observations verified that large trucks (primarily aggregate haulers) experience difficulty negotiating the corner, especially when they meet simultaneously from opposing directions. The intersection is not experiencing a significant rate of collisions relative to traffic volume at this time. However, to improve the current situation and to alleviate potential operational problems, the following changes are proposed: i) Minor geometry upgrades to the northbound and westbound approach to better facilitate turns by tandem tractor trailer trucking rigs. Work should proceed in 1999 with appropriate funding included in the 1999 road program. 33 Page Report 1999—w-16 Date February 2, 1999 m� M ii) Currently, three of the four approaches at this intersection are under stop control. Stop signs are posted for the northbound, eastbound and southbound direction while westbound traffic operates as a free flow movement. Unconventional right-of-way control of this type can be a source of confusion to motorists unfamiliar with the intersection. The addition of westbound stop control is recommended to create a typical All -way stop condition. The change will improve driver expectancy and ensure safer low speed turns for the westbound to southbound movement, including those made by heavy trucks. 3.0 Mr. and Mrs. Walker's Concerns re Heavy Truck Traffic through Enniskillen The attached correspondence WC -18-98 documents the Walkers' concern with the amount and behaviour of heavy truck traffic through the Hamlet of Enniskillen along Regional Road 3. Mr. & Mrs. Walker moved into Enniskillen during the year-round half -load restriction that temporarily prohibited all through movement truck travel. They were therefore, possibly unaware of the intention of the Region to reintroduce heavy traffic to Regional Road 3 when the road rehabilitation work was completed. Safety Concerns: Staff identified no evidence of the stated concern for pedestrian and elementary school student safety listed in the correspondence. On-site reviews indicate that safe crossing of Regional Road 3 by children is occurring via the All -way stop controlled intersection at Old Scugog Road. Municipal sidewalks are available to the school children walking between homes along the nearby local streets and the Enniskillen Public School. Estate residential homes are located at the western edge of this hamlet off Holt Road on Sunny Ridge Trail. Students living in these homes are bused to school. There is no requirement that they walk or bicycle to school along the steep hill west of Old Scugog Road where sidewalks are not available. The portion of Regional Road 3 through Enniskillen is similar to many hamlets found throughout the Region. Its layout coincides with typical engineering and safety based design requirements. Municipality of Clarington staff have also reviewed the pedestrian safety concerns and concur with our findings (Attachment No. 4). Regional Road Suitability: Regional Road 3 was recently structurally upgraded at considerable expense to appropriate engineering standards consistent with its intended use. The Regional Official Plan defines it as a Type `B' arterial road intended to accommodate moderate volumes of through truck traffic. The overall Regional Road system is a planned network of routes designed to accommodate the needs of through community travel which includes heavy vehicles. 34 Page 4 Report 1999-w-16 Date February 2, 1999 A prohibition of heavy vehicles on Regional Road 3 would force truck operators to find alternative routes including lower tier local municipal roads such as Concession Roads 6 and 7 (Darlington). Many of these roads are structurally inadequate and incompatibly designed to accommodate heavy truck traffic. Alternative Routes: The alternative routes of Regional Road 57 and Regional Road 4 (Taunton Road), to accommodate the needs of aggregate haulers, as suggested by the Walkers, has limited application and suitability. For some delivery sites and return trips, it involves significant increased travel. The early morning truck noise experienced by Enniskillen residents is also experienced by residents in Mitchell's Comers, Hampton, Oshawa and other communities that abut Regional Roads. Similar lobbying for all -day or time -of -day heavy traffic prohibitions could take place from numerous residents living within these communities. It should be recognized that alternative arterial road links, free from the disturbing elements that heavy truck traffic involves, do not readily exist. Conclusions: We appreciate the time and effort the Walkers have expended in conveying their concerns. However, the issue of imminent pedestrian safety problems cited in their correspondence appear to be unfounded. Similar roadside environments exist elsewhere in the Region without any significant history of hazardous incidents. The truck noise issue can best be described as a 'quality of life' or residential environment matter. Construction of alternative, by-pass trucking routes outside of all residential communities is not possible. Residents that directly, or even closely abut any Regional Road should be prepared to tolerate the periodic noise, vibration and intrusion to a home environment that truck traffic typically involves. 4.0 Recommendations The following are recommended action to alleviate some of the concerns expressed : 1) Letters will be sent to the aggregate operators to solicit their cooperation in the restraint of heavy truck movement during early morning hours that are particularly disturbing to sleeping residents. These letters will also ask the companies to encourage proper truck operator respect for speed limits, stop signs and residential areas with emphasis on the weekday periods when young school children or other pedestrians are present. 35 Page 5 Report 1999—w-16 Date February 2, 1999 !: O1 M, Iwo)1 2) A letter and copy of this report will be sent to the local coordinator of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Carrier Safety and Enforcement Branch to ensure that compliance to appropriate trucking legislation takes place along the subject section of Regional Road. 3) A letter and copy of this report will be sent to the Durham Region Police Service requesting selective enforcement of moving violations along the subject section of Regional Road. VA Silgailis, P Eng. Commissioner cif Works M COUNCIL INFORMATION I-6 FEB 8 219 PM '99 Ken Reid Conservation Area, 277 Kenrei Road, R.R. ✓11, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1 Loral 328.2271 • Long Distance 1800-668-5722 • Fax 328-2286 • e-mail: krcaNlindsaycomp.on.ca Minutes of Meeting # 1199 20th Annual Meeting Meeting # 1/99, the 20th Annual Meeting of Kawartha Conservation was held on Wednesday, January 20, 1999 at the Kawartha Conservation office. Chair Crowe called the meeting to order at 4:45 p.m. Present: Tom Crowe, Chair Audrey von Bogen, Vice -chair Lloyd Ashmore Gary Atkins Keith Bacon Neil Bailey John Byrne Jack Coulson Doug Fish Ken Gadsden Wendy Hall Wayne Hutchinson Don Money Dave Murray Alex Ruth Doc Savage Len Sholer Bill Smythe Pat Warren John Yeomans Absent: Ken Found Herb Gray Noreen Kelly Laura Whitehead Rhys Williams Troy Young Staff: Ian Macnab Wanda Stephen John Abati Nena Farthing Dave Lougheed lnfr q -k- �,Inr Town of Lindsay Twps. of Galway -Cavendish and Harvey Township of Emily Township of Bexley Township of Scugog Village of Omemee Township of Somerville ex -officio member ex -officio member Township of Scugog Village of Bobcaygeon - -- Village of Fenelon Falls Township of Eldon Township of Fenelon Twps. of Cavan -Millbrook -North Monag Village of Sturgeon Point ex -officio member - Township of Manvers (arrive -P:30 p.m.) - - Township of Verulam Township of Mariposa Township of Ops Township of Brock ex -officio member Inaugural Member Town of Lindsay Lifetime r. Municipality of Clarington General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Director of Finance and Administration Resources Planning Technician Secretary/Accounting Clerk Conservation Area Technician 1�,I?fnr Mn nagpment CoorOnlntor -2 - Guests: Barb Stokes Faye McGee Don Greer Margaret Mack Village of Fenelon Falls Township of Fenelon Ministry of Natural Resources Ministry of Natural Resources Chair Crowe welcomed everyone to the 20th Annual Meeting of Kawartha Conservation. He then introduced our guests and our new representative from Verulam Township, Ms. Pat Warren. Mr. Don Greer brought greetings from the Ministry of Natural Resources. In his remarks he noted that MNR has completed a watershed planning guide and that new generic regulations will soon be announced as Section 28 conservation authority regulations. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest None was declared. Municipal Resolution on Dissolution It was announced that just prior to the start of the meeting (4:18 p.m.) a FAX was received from the Village of Omemee requesting dissolution of the conservation authority. This was the second such resolution to be received. Discussion arose as to what caused the two requests. It was put forward that perhaps if we worked as a committee of the whole rather than with an Executive Committee, members might have a better understanding and feel more involved. This in turn might preclude thought of dissolution. With two resolutions to dissolve received, a meeting would have to be called to formally vote on the matter. It was suggested that the vote should take place early in order that the issue could be put to rest and that it should take place prior to the budget vote. February 11, 1999 was selected as the date for the dissolution vote. Later in the meeting, Bill Smythe arrived with a letter from the Township of Manvers supporting the idea of dissolution and indicating that Mr. Smythe was authorized to put a motion of dissolution forward. Minutes of Meeting # 5/98 Res. # 1/99 Moved by Dave Murray Seconded by Audrey von Bogen Resolved, that, the minutes of meeting # 5/98 be adopted as received. CARRIED -3 - Election of Chair and Vice -chair for 1999 Chair Crowe and Vice -chair von Bogen stepped aside and by consensus of the Board of Directors, Jack Coulson assumed the chair for purposes of the elections. Mr. Coulson first sought and received a motion to appoint scrutineers. Res. # 2/99 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Alex Ruth Resolved, That, Don Greer and Margaret Mack be appointed as scrutineers in the event of an election; and, That, ballots be destroyed following an election. CARRIED Nominations for the position of Chair were sought. Tome Crowe was so nominated. Following a further call for nominations three times a motion to close nominations was received. Tom Crowe was thus acclaimed as 1999 Chair. Res. # 3/99 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Lloyd Ashmore Resolved, That, Tom Crowe be nominated for the position of Chair of Kawartha Conservation for 1999. Res. # 4/99 Moved by: Alex Ruth Seconded by: Doc Savage Resolved, That, nominations for the position of Chair be closed. CARRIED Nominations for the position of Vice -chair were sought and two were received: for Gary Atkins and John Byrne. Following a further call for nominations three times, a motion to close nominations was received. Mr. Byrne then thanked his nominators but declined the nomination, giving his personal support to the nomination of Gary Atkins, Gary Atkins was thus acclaimed as the 1999 Vice -chair of Kawartha Conservation. Res. # 5/99 Moved by: Audrey von Bogen Seconded by: Dave Murray Resolved, That, Gary Atkins be nominated for the position of Vice -chair of Kawartha Conservation for 1999. Res. # 6/99 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Don Money Resolved, That, John Byrne be nominated for the position of Vice -chair of Kawartha Conservation for 1999. Res. # 7/99 Moved by: Dave Murray Seconded by: Audrey von Bogen Resolved, That, nominations for the position of Vice -chair be closed. CARRIED Selection of the Executive Committee Having reassumed the chair, Chair Crowe asked for nominations for the Executive Committee. Four names were put forward and Nominations were then closed. Res. # 8/99 Moved by: Doc Savage Seconded by: Dave Murray Resolved, That, John Byrne be nominated for the position of Executive Committee member for 1999. Res. # 9/99 Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: Audrey von Bogen Resolved, That, Dave Murray be nominated for the position of Executive Committee member for 1999. Res. # 10/99 Moved by: Alex Ruth Seconded by: Audrey von Bogen Resolved, That, Ken Gadsden be nominated for the position of Executive Committee member for 1999. -5 - Res. # 11/99 Moved by: Audrey von Bogen Seconded by: Neil Bailey Resolved, That, Wayne Hutchinson be nominated for the position of Executive Committee member for 1999. Res. # 12/99 Moved by: Lloyd Ashmore Seconded by: John Yeomans Resolved, That, nominations for positions on the Executive Committee be closed. 7T:7:�C�i7 Addressing the question of whether or not the Board might wish to operate as a committee of the whole, the following motion was passed. Res. # 13/99 Moved by: Alex Ruth Seconded by: Doc Savage Resolved, That, an interim Executive Committee be composed of the Chair and Vice -chair and the following four members of the Board of Directors: Ken Gadsden, Dave Murray, Wayne Hutchinson, and John Byrne; and, That, this interim Executive Committee hold office until such time as the Board of Directors makes a decision on governance of Kawartha Conservation. CARRIED Selection of 1999 Conservation Ontario Representative and Alternate Res. # 14/99 Moved by: Audrey von Bogen Seconded by: Wayne Hutchinson Resolved, That, Gary Atkins and Ian Macnab be the Conservation Ontario representative and alternate, respectively, for 1999. CARRIED -6 - Selection of 1999 Friends of KRCA Representatives Res. # 15/99 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Dave Murray Resolved, That, the 1999 Kawartha Conservation representatives on Friends of Kawartha Conservation be John Byrne and Don Money. Administrative Resolutions for 1999 Res. # 16/99 CARRIED Moved by: John Byrne Seconded by: Doc Savage Resolved, That, the Royal Bank (Lindsay Branch) be appointed as the bank of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority for 1999. Res. # 17/99 CARRIED Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Audrey von Bogen Resolved, That, McColl Turner Chartered Accountants in Fenelon Falls be appointed as the auditor of Kawartha Region Conservation Authority for 1999. Res. # 18/99 CARRIED Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: Neil Bailey Resolved, That, Warner and Cork Barristers and Solicitors, be appointed as the solicitor for Kawartha Region Conservation Authority for 1999. Res. # 19/99 CARRIED Moved by: Ken Gadsden Seconded by: Alex Ruth Resolved, That, the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority may borrow from the Royal Bank, at the bank's prime rate of interest, up to the sum of ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY- FIVE THOUSAND ($175,000.00) DOLLARS necessary for its purposes until payment to the Authority of any grants and sums to be paid to the Authority by the participating municipalities; 7 - That, the normal signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the Authority a promissory note or notes for the sum to be borrowed and to affix thereto the corporate seal of the Authority; That, the amount borrowed pursuant to this resolution together with interest there on at the Royal Bank's prime rate of interest be a charge upon the whole of the Authority by way of grants as and when such monies are received and of sums received or to be received by the Authority from the participating municipalities as and when such monies are received; and, That, the normal signing officers of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of the monies borrowed pursuant to this resolution together with interest there on at the Royal Bank's prime rate of interest monies received by the Authority by way of grants, or sums received by the Authority from participating municipalities. Distribution of 1999 Proposed Budget to Watershed Municipalities Res. # 20/99 Moved by: Wayne Hutchinson Seconded by: John Byrne Resolved, That, resolution # 68/98 be rescinded; and, That, Executive Committee resolution # 24 EC/98 dealing with Executive Committee recommendations # 21 EC/98 be approved subject to the date of the budget vote being amended to February 24,1999, and the budget document for municipal distribution to include a schedule showing the 1998 and 1999 budgets plus a schedule outlining programming specifics for the 1998 and 1999 budget, the result of such approval being that the proposed 1999 budget, as amended, together with municipal funding apportionments based on the 1998 funding formula, will be forwarded to watershed municipalities for review in preparation for the budget vote to be taken on February 24, 1999. CARRIED There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The business meeting was followed by an evening of public recognition and awards. Tom Crowe Ian D. Macnab Chair General Manager/ S- -'ary-Treasurer COUNCIL INFORMATION BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 13TH, 1999 PRESENT: A. Bark, C. Morgan, W. Fehn, T. Tufts, S. Leetooze, L. Paradis, M. Novak C. Taws, E. Logan REGRETS: D. McKenzie, J. Schell, G. Ashton The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Arnold Bark, at 7:00pm. I-7 2. Motion - to adopt the agenda as presented. Moved by C. Morgan ¥. »�E — 2 na T. Tufts carried OWN 3. Motion - to approve the December 9th, 1998 Board Meeting Minutes as presented. Moved by S. Leetooze 2"" W. Fehn carried Wo 4. BUSINESS ARISING: Millennium Grant Sher reported that Reg Freethy Architect will put together a feasibility study for our Carriage House. He, or a representative, will attend the next Finance & Planning Meeting. The Trillium Grant was discussed and it was deferred to the Finance & Planning Meeting. Verandah Tender Larry reported that three contractors were contacted and two offers were received for the renovations to the verandah. He had reviewed the draft tender and made some revisions. He had a copy of the tender for the Board to examine. The renovations should start in the Spring. The tender included securing the verandah during the winter months. Player Piano Nothing to report. 1999 Budget/Projected Revenue The draft 1999 Budget and Projected Revenue was put before the Board. A discussion was held re the application for the Town Grant. This was deferred to the next Finance and Planning Committee Meeting. Page 2 Jan 13/99 Minutes 5. 6. Motion - to accept the correspondence for information. Moved by W. Fehn 2nd L. Paradis carried 95Q PRESENTATION OF DECEMBER 1998 BILLS: Motion - to acknowledge payment of the December 1998 bills, listed in Section 3. — Moved by M. Novak — 2nd C. Morgan carried Motion - to approve the Finance Report as presented. Moved T. Tufts 2nd C. Morgan carried so COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: The Curator put before the Board items purchased or donated which included several teddy bears, doll houses (for our upcoming display) and reproduction maps. Motion - to accept the Collections Committee Report for information. Moved by M. Novak 2nd S. Leetooze carried 0� PROPERTY COMMITTEE REPORT: Sher mentioned that the newel post on the back stairs was loose. Charles will check it. The secretary will call as to when they are removing the hornets nest on the belvedere. 8. CURATOR'S DECEMBER 1998REPORT: The Curator reported 1,209 visitors to the Museum during the month of December. He reported that LACAC are removing their files and filing cabinet at the end of the month. Jackie Sutherland had contacted the Museum about holding a Victorian Flower Workshop and inquired about costs of renting the Museum. The workshop will last about 1'/2 hours. It was agreed to charge her $75.00 but to notify her that the usual set fee for future bookings is $75.00 per hour. Motion - that we charge $75.00 for the renting of the Museum for a Victorian Flower Workshop. Moved by L. Paradis 2nd S. Leetooze carried 000 Page 3 Jan 13/99 Minutes Motion - to accept the Curator's December Report for information. — Moved by W. Fehn — 2nd S. Leetooze carried 99-A 08 9. FRIENDS OF MUSEUM REPORT: Nothing to report. 10. NEW BUSINESS: Election of 1999 Chairman The nominations for Chairman were opened. Motion - to nominate Arnold Bark as the 1999 Chairman. — Moved by L. Paradis — 2nd W. Fehn carried Arnold Bark accepted the position of Chairman The nominations for Chairman were closed. Election of 1999 Vice Chairman The nominations for Vice Chairman were opened. Motion - to nominate Larry Paradis as Vice Chairman. Moved by W. Fehn 2nd S. Leetooze carried Motion - to nominate Clayton Morgan as Vice Chairman Moved by L. Paradis w 2nd T. Tufts carried 9NA there were two nominations ballots were drawn for the nomination of Vice -Chairman. Larry Paradis accepted the position of Vice Chairman. The nominations for Vice Chairman were closed. Committee Selection FINANCE COLLECTIONS PROPERTY Tim Tufts - Chairman Warner Fehn - Chairman Dianne McKenzie - Chairman Larry Paradis Gladys Ashton Larry Paradis Clayton Morgan Sher Leetooze Clayton Morgan Sher Leetooze Mary Novak Tim Tufts Arnold Bark Arnold Bark Arnold Bark Page 4 Jan 13/99 Minutes Motion to accept the Committee Selection and Chairman as proposed. Moved by C. Morgan 2"d W. Fehn carried The Chairman requested that the Policy Book be updated. 11. Motion to adjourn at 8:25pm. Moved by A. Bark carried BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM BOARD CURATOR'S REPORT JANUARY 1999 January 12: Back from holidays. January 14: Val in throughout the month to help with cataloguing and setting up Doll Gallery. Mice problem in basement and conservatory. January 19: Dave Boyd fixed front door lock. January 20: Tom Gardiner in from Copper Kettle Restaurant. They would like to reproduce old photos to display in their dining area. Teddy Bear Club met at Museum. January 21: Took steam artifacts back to bob Allin. Christina and Murray Tighe in to sort newspapers for Archives. Met with Mrs. Falls, Central School, re upcoming school programmes. January 22: At Central School to assist students with speeches. January 25: Washroom ceiling and pipes repaired. January 27: Evening Tour, 12'h Bowmanville Brownies, 15pp. January 28: Val and I at Hampton to go through dolls. Val finished Doll Gallery. Attended Railway Station Lecture at Oshawa Public Library. Got a photo of CP Darlington Station. Statesman in. Will do another calendar with them for 2000. January 29: Met with Mrs. Falls to discuss dinosaur activity book. Doll houses returned from Black Creek Pioneer Village. January 30: Fellow from Whitby Jail Programme in to strip wallpaper in bathroom. Much of January spent cataloguing, setting up Teddy Bear Display and catching up with correspondence and publications. Charles D. Taws Curator Page 2... Curator/Jan99 1998 11 1999 Adults 8 $16.00 Adults 2 $6.00 Family 0 $0.00 Family (1)4 $5.00 Children 1 $1.00 Children 10 $20.00 Seniors 0 $0.00 Seniors 0 $0.00 ADNUSSIONS 9 $17.00 ADMISSIONS 16:e W.. DOOR DONATIONS $7.60 DOOR DONATIONS $8.10 UNPAID VISITORS 123 UNPAID VISITORS 162 MEMBERSHIP / WEDDING VISITORS 79 MEMBERSHIP / I WEDDING VISITORS 0 211 1.7.8 BZ/03/99 23:23:52 EST: ASSOCIAT100 OF?-> FEB-03-99 WED 06:10 PM AMO •^ • • Alm r -t 905 R3 0030 Clerk - Municipality Page 00Z COUNCIL IMOWTIM9716191 P. 01 I-12 % Association of / Municipalities of Ontario 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701 Taranto,ON MGM Tal: (419) 971.9856 • fax (416) 9716191 email: emo®emo.munkan.mm Please ensure that copies of this are distributed to all Members of Council For Immediate Action February 3, 1999 Alert . 99/005 Treatment for Federal Payments in Lieu of Property Tax Announced Issue: On Monday, February 1 `t, the federal government announced the procedures it will follow in determining payments in lieu of property taxes made to municipalities for 1998 and beyond. Facts: The procedures agreed to by the federal government provide that taxable property that did not pay Business Occupancy Tax (BOT) in 1997 or earlier will be shown as having a minimum BOT amount of 300/a on the frozen assessment listing that Is used to calculate capped amounts. In this way, federal properties will see an increase of 30% in property taxes before the caps are applied. This will allow these increases to flow to municipalities via increased payments in lieu. This announcement follows negotiations with the provincial government on how the caps Introduced by Bill 79 would apply to properties owned and/or tenanted by the federal government. One of the unintended consequences of Bill 79 was that the caps applied to federally owned properties, preventing the anticipated Increase in PILs that would have resulted from the elimination of the BOT. With the elimination of (BOT) as part of Ontario's Fair Assessment System, property taxes on commercial properties were to have increased by 40% or more from 1997 to 1998, to reflect former BOT amounts. Bill 79 included a provision (S. 37) that stated that the capping provisions did not apply to properties for which PILs are made. The federal government, however, had maintained that PILs must be paid on the same basis as all other similar property types, and must therefore be subject to the caps. As a compromise, the 30% minimum BOT solution recognizes that federal properties were not previously subject to BOT, and that the application of the minimum BOT amount brings these properties to a comparable level with other similar taxable commercial or industrial properties. AMO, in previous discussions with the federal government, has gone on record stating that the federal government should make payments -in -lieu at the same level as similar taxable property. AMO also supported the federal promise to pay increased PILs to municipalities In 1998 following the elimination of BOT, and acknowledges the voluntary federal initiative to seek a mutually acceptable solution to the payment In lieu issue, Status: Under the procedures announced Monday, the federal government has estimated that PIL payments to municipalities for property tax will total $188 million for 1998, an increase of $35.4 million over 1997 levels. This figure, however, falls significantly short of the projected $100 million increase that was anticipated prior to the caps introduced by Bill 79. This will result in many municipalities with large federal facilities (e.g. penitentiaries, Canadian Forces Bases, etc.) receiving far less in PIL revenues than was originally budgeted for, with potential deficits as a result. ..J2 OZ/03/99 23:24:42 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 6Z3 0830 Clerk - Bunicipality page 083 FEB -03-99 WED 06:11 PM AMO FAX NO. 4169716191 P. 02 Member Communication Alert Treatment for Federal Payments in Lieu of Property -rax Announced In the City of Ottawa, for example, the reduction in anticipated federal PILs has been estimated to be $22 million In the City of Quinte West, home to the Trenton Air Force Base, the City will experience an estirr-lated decrease of $1.4 million in federal PILs. AMO President Michael Power attended a meeting of significantly affected municipalities in QUinte West or. January 21" to discuss the PIL issue. As a result of these discussions, a letter from the mayor of the City of Quinte West was sent to Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves, pressing the Government to address the revenut shortfalls caused by Bill 79 provisions. The letter called for: a) The Government of Ontario to make up the shortfall between pre- and post -Bill 79 payment In lieu lever through a direct payment, or through a corresponding increase in CRF allocations for affecter municipalities: or b) Alternately, the Province of Ontario can voluntarily exempt entire municipalities from Bill 79 capping provisions that would restore PIL levels to those previously anticipated in municipalities With significan federal facilities. No response to this letter has been received to date. Provincially -owned offices and facilities are not subject to the caps in Bill 79, which will result in an increase in PILs made to municipalities in 1998. The Province has also announced that, for the first time, provincially - tenanted space in non-taxable buildings, such as those owned by municipalities or the federal government, woul be liable for payments in lieu. This move will provide an additional estimated $25 million annually tL municipalities. AMO will continue to monitor the effects of this announcement on municipalities to ensure that provinch legislation affecting federal PILs, introduced after municipal budgets had been struck for 1998, does not result in municipal deficits. AMO will also attempt to obtain a commitment from the Government of Ontario to compensate the shortfall In federal PILs for affected municipalities. This information is available through AMO's MUNICOM network at www.municam.com. For more information contact: Casey Brendon, Policy Advisor, Policy and Government Relations at 416 971.985E ext. 341 or email: cbrendon@amo.municom.com For communications problems call; Carleen Newland at 416 971-9858 COUNCIL INFORMATION NOTES OF MEETING Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee Date: Monday October 19, 1998 TSme: 6:00 p.m. Place: Blue Circle Technical Centre Attendance: David Ashcroft, Port Darlington Community Association Mavis Carlton, Port Darlington Community Association Kathlynn Hoch, Aspen Springs Community Association Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Cement Peter Graham, Blue Circle Aggregates Frank Ierfino, Municipality of Clarington Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington 1. Review and Adoption of Notes The Notes from September 24' 1998 were examined. Two revisions were made. The Notes were adopted, as amended. -M. Carlton, not Candee Forrest will attend the meetings when Glenda Gies is absent. Candee only attended the last meeting on behalf of Mavis. -K. Hoch indicated that 4 request for an independent study of the plant's emissions was made. 2. Site Tour The site tour originally scheduled for October 8' was cancelled. It was rescheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 1998 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. 3. A Video Presentation- "A New Storage. The Making of Portland Cement" The video provided an overview on the production of cement. 4. Cement Manufacturing at Blue Circle's Bowmanville Plant. -Bowmanville plant is a dry process plant. -Other materials that BC uses include: silica (sand), aluminum, and iron, which are imported to the site. Some local sources of these materials include incinerator ash from Duffin's Creek Water Pollution Control Plant and residue from water softening process from Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Neither of these components is stockpiled on the site. They are dumped into the I-15 primary crusher with the raw limestone. BC does not pay for these components nor do they pay for the trucking. -Bowmanville fuels the Plant with coal. Diesel fuel is only used when the kilns need to be restarted after a shut down. Other fuels used by other cement manufacturers include tires and spent solvents. A change in fuels for the Bowmanville Plant would require a change in equipment. It would also require approval from The Ministry of Environment, which may include pre -monitoring of emissions, and follow up monitoring to verify safe emissions are still in place. The Committee had lengthy discussions about emissions. The Committee wanted to know what the emissions were and what the quantities are. On occasion, particulate matter has been seen on the lawns in the Aspen Springs community. Residents suspect it comes from Blue Circle. They want to know what it is and whether it causes problems to human health and vegetation. It was suggested that study or survey be undertaken to find out where the particulate matter is coming from and whether it effects health and vegetation. There was some discussion about retaining an independent person to do a plant and process assessment and report back to the Committee. No conclusion was reached. The Committee decided to investigate the existing information on emissions, dust and air quality. If the information gathered was unsatisfactory then the Committee can decide if an independent study should be undertaken. ACTION: L. Davidson agreed to see what studies had been prepared and what information was available, including the MSDS data sheets. ACTION: C. Strike agreed to see if there was any information on the plant's emissions in the Municipality's possession, including BC's WHIMS report. It was suggested that a representative from Ministry of Environment be invited to a meeting and explain the monitoring process and what is on record with respect to emissions, etc. ACTION: C. Strike agreed to contact and invite someone from the Ministry to the next meeting. K. Hoch noted that the new trees on Westside Drive are dying. ACTION: F. Ierfino agreed to look into whether the trees where planted according to municipal specs and whether they died because they were poor stock, improperly planted etc. 6. Prioritizing the Issues The Committee prioritized the issues, as discussed at the last meeting. 1. Air quality, emissions and dust 2. Vibrations, blasting and cracked basements 3. Noise, diesel smells and scheduled removal of overburden 4. Dock operations, expansion and screening 5. Schedule of works as it relates to the Principles of Understanding 6. Noise from plant, crushers etc 7. Shoreline erosion Air Oualitv, emissions and dust will be discussed at the next Notes prepared by David Ashcroft. Adopted by Committee: January 18,1999 NOTES OF MEETING Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee Date: Monday November 23, 1998 Time: 6:00 pm Place: Blue Circle Cement Technical Centre Attendance: David Ashcroft, Port Darlington Community Association Mavis Carlton, Port Darlington Community Association Kathlynn Hoch, Aspen Springs Community Association Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Cement Frank lerfino, Municipality of Clarington Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington Regrets: Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association Peter Graham, Blue Circle Aggregates Review and Adoption of Previous Notes The Notes from the October 19, 1998 meeting were examined. The title of the video was corrected, "A New Stone Age", the Making of Portland Cement", as produced by the Portland Cement Association. The minutes will be adopted at the next meeting once they have been reviewed by Anthony and Peter. 2. Review of Action Items from the Last Meeting Material Safety Data Sheets L. Davidson circulated Blue Circle's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the cement manufacturing industry. MSDS are required under the Occupational Health and Safety Act for all companies that manufacture a product. Blue Circle's MSDS is the same for all of its portland cement operations. L. Davidson noted, under Section 38 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1990, MSDS shall be made available by the employer to the employee, and to the Medical Officer of Health and Fire Department upon request. K. Hoch asked if monitoring of dust occurred within the plant and by whom. L. Davidson explained that monitoring of physical agents as dust in the cement manufacturing workplace fell under the realm of Occupational Health & Safety. Administration of OH & S Act is not under her job portfolio. ACTION: L. Davidson would invite someone from Blue Circle's Health and Safety Committee to discuss monitoring within the plant. L. Davidson noted, The Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Labour and Ministry of Health are agencies that administer their various Acts and regulations at the Blue Circle site. With respect to emissions into the environment, Blue Circle is required to adhere to Regulations 346 - Air Quality Emissions and 347 - General Waste Management under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. K. Hoch noted that the bio -accumulative rate of all contaminates in the area has not been investigated. In other words, what is the effect of all the contaminates in the area from Blue Circle, Ontario Hydro, Goodyear, HWY 4017 Respiratory problems are increasing in Ontario but in Bowmanville they exceed the provincial average. The Ministry of Health has not investigated the air quality in this area. Local doctors are concerned and are discussing the possibility of studying respiratory problems in new year. ACTION: K. Hoch to confirm if and when a study will be undertaken. L. Davidson provided the Committee with information regarding the Ministry of Environment's program for air quality monitoring. Ontario has Air Quality Index. It identifies what pollutants that are present, via air quality monitors across the province. Representative from Ministry of Environment C. Strike noted Keith Wilson from the Ministry of Environment Abatement Office could not attend this meeting. MOE is under staffed at the moment. He would ask someone from the Approvals Branch to attend the next meeting, but it may be difficult to get someone from the Abatement Office. ACTION: C. Strike will invite someone from both the Abatement Office to the next meeting. Dead Trees on Westside Drive F. lerfino informed the Committee that Staff could not determine that the trees on Westside Drive were dead because they are in a dormant state. ACTION: F. Ierfino would investigate in the spring and report back to the Committee. 3. Presentation on Emissions from Blue Circle Cement L. Davidson did a presentation on emissions from Blue Circle Cement. The presentation focused on emissions from point sources, for example stacks or ducting as compared to fugitive sources, which do not pass through engineered structures. The presentation was very informative and is attached hereto. Fugitive emissions will be discussed at the next meeting. Notes of Meeting prepared by C. Strike Adopted by Committee January 181h. 1999 A; i` u cn O U 5 .A cn O O U 4i cn .0 cd O n O CCS C�3 U � Ctho O � cd U N � U O v� 5 .A cn O O U 4i cn .0 cd O n ct .ct 4J i•r M � M � o � cn O O N 44 C;3 O � � O 4-o CJ . -� 4J i•r � � o � � o 44 4-o CJ . 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MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 28, 1999 THAT Report PD -18-99 be received; THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on January 28, 1999 for Applications A98/043, A98/044 and A98/059; and THAT staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decision of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A98/043, A98/044 and A98/059, in the event of an appeal. 3. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON AND VALLEYS 2000 THAT Report PD -19-99 be withdrawn from the agenda. 4. ONTARIO 2000 - MAIN STREET ONTARIO FUNDING PROGRAM THAT Report PD -20-99 be received; THAT the recommended allocation of the Main Street Ontario Funds be approved; THAT a copy of Report PD -20-99 be forwarded to Valley 2000, Bowmanville Business Centre, Newcastle Village BIA, Orono BIA and that they be requested to notify the Municipality by April 1, 1999 of any proposals that would qualify under Main Street Ontario Program; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET • BOWMANVILLE •ONTARIO • L1C 3A6 • 1905) 623-3379 • FAX 623-4169 Report #1 - 2 - February 22, 1999 THAT in the event that any BIA does not wish to participate, that its share be split proportionately with the other BIA's and Valley 2000 or as otherwise agreed to by the remaining parties; and THAT Valleys 2000 and all the BIA's be sent a copy of Report PD -20-99 and notified of Council's decision on the matter. 5. MARK STEWART - ANIMAL LICENSING SERVICE INC. - AGREEMENT THAT Report CD -9-99 be received; THAT Animal Licensing Service Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell door to door licenses in the Municipality of Clarington for the year 1999 commencing on March 1, 1999 until October 30, 1999 and subject to review by Council at the end of the year; THAT the agreement be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk and the authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licensing Services Inc., be advised of Council's decision. 6. PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 1999 THAT Report CD -10-99 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD -10-99 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. 7. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT FOR MONTH OF JANUARY. 1999 THAT Report CD -11-99 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD -11-99 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 8. ORONO ARENA EXPANSION PROJECT THAT Report CS -4-99 be received; THAT Council endorse the Orono Arena Expansion Project, subject to receipt of approval from the Durham Central Agricultural Society; Report #1 - 3 - February 22, 1999 THAT Council approve an interest free loan, to an upset limit of one hundred and twenty five -thousand dollars ($125,000), to be drawn on as required by the Orono Amateur Athletic Association; THAT a letter of intent for repayment of the loan in five annual installments of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) each with the first payment due December 31, 2000; December 31, 2003; and the final payment due December 31, 2004 be received; THAT the required funds be drawn from the Impact/Escrow Reserve Fund Account #1110-196-X; THAT the tendering process be administered by the Municipality of Clarington in conjunction with the Orono Arena Board and the Orono Amateur Athletic Association; and THAT the Durham Central Agricultural Society, the Orono Amateur Athletic Association and the Orono Arena Board be advised of action taken. 9. SCUGOG ESTATES SUBDIVISION, BOWMANVILLE, PLAN 40M-1764 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND ' ASSUMPTION BY-LAW' FINAL WORKS INCLUDING ROADS AND OTHER RELATES WORKS THAT Report WD -7-99 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1764; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD -7-99, assuming the streets within Plan 40M-1764 as Public Highways. 10. MCFEETERS CRESCENT EXTENSION SUBDIVISION, BOWMANVILLE PART 8 OF PLAN 40R-13850 AND PART 3 OF PLAN 40R-14116 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE' AND 'ASSUMPTION BY-LAW' ASSUMPTION OF ROADS AND OTHER RELATES WORKS THAT Report WD -8-99 be received; THAT the Director of Public works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Road Works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plans 40R-13850 and 40R-14116; and Report #1 - 4 - February 22, 1999 THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report WD -8-99, assuming the streets within Plans 40R-13850 and 40R-14116 as Public Highways. 11. COURTICE MILL 2 SUBDIVISION, COURTICE, PLAN 40M-1763 'CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE,' FINAL WORKS THAT Report WD -9-99 be received; and THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the Final Works constructed within Plan 40M-1763. 12. OAK RIDGES TRAIL ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR USE OF ROAD ALLOWANCES THAT Report WD -10-99 be received; THAT the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) be granted approval, in principle, to use specified road allowances within the former Township of Clarke, to extend the Oak Ridges Moraine Trail, subject to ORTA fulfilling all conditions, as specified in Attachment No. 2, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; THAT the Townships of Manvers and Hope be provided with a copy of Report WD -10-99 and advised of Council's decision; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the proposed by-law authorizing use of the specified unopened road allowances when all conditions have been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works; and THAT Mr. Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, Clarington Chapter, be advised of Council's decision. 13. ROAD WATCH PROGRAM THAT Report WD -11-99 be received; THAT Council endorse the Road Watch Program and thank the Clarington Healthy Communities Committee for assisting in the formation of a Road Watch Committee; Report #1 - 5 - February 22, 1999 THAT Council approve funds in the amount of $5,000.00 to be added to the Public Works traffic budget Account No. 7211-00421-0000 to fund the initial purchase and installation of approximately 50 Road Watch signs at various locations on Regional and Municipal roadways; THAT staff request Mati Holland, Co-ordinator, Community Road Safety Programs, Ministry of Transportation to contribute a similar amount to help start the program; and THAT a letter be included in the next tax bill or general mailing advising residents of general traffic safety concerns, the existing Radar Message Board Program and proposed creation of a Road Watch Program seeking volunteer committee members or comments. 14. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT ADMIN -4-99 THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report ADMIN -4-99 pertaining to a personnel matter be approved. REPORT #2 THE CP CORF69AYONfWA4T&W OFNEQCRAPGTON X REPORT XXXXX Meeting: COUNCIL MEETING File # Date: February 22, 1999 Res. # Report #: AnNrnv_n5_9giie #: By -Law # Subject: MUNICIPAL FLAG POLICY Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. THAT Report No. ADMIN -05-99 be received; 2. THAT Council approves the Municipal Flag Policy; and 3. THAT flags be available for purchase, at cost plus applicable taxes, by interested community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals. 1.0 BACKGROUND: 1.1 As reported at a recent General Purpose & Administration Committee, the Marketing and Tourism office has been overseeing the creation of a new flag for the Municipality of Clarington. This project is one of the Municipality's 25th Anniversary initiatives. 1.2 The Municipality has received the new flag and it is to be unveiled at a future meeting of Council. In anticipation of requests for flags from community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals, the Marketing & Tourism Officer has made inquiries to find out what the accepted practice is in other municipalities. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.1 The Durham municipalities of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby were contacted as they have municipal flags for a number of years. The Clerk's Department (Oshawa) and the Purchasing Office (Whitby) both indicated that any community .✓2 Mee.mhoa xcc�o..rcw REPORT ADMIN -05-99 -2- FEBRUARY 22,1999 group, organization, business or individual can purchase a municipal flag at (production) cost plus the applicable taxes (i.e. PST and GST). Given the size of the new Clarington flag (5611 x 7211) cost of production is $90.00 ($ 103.50 includes all taxes). This is the recommended purchase price. 2.2 Flags will flown at all of the following municipally -owned facilities including: ;sr Animal Services Clarington Beech Centre -� Clarington Fitness Centre Council Chambers 's-- Courtice Community Complex Darlington Sports Centre Fire Department Headquarters Garnet B. Rickard and Stations (5) Recreation Complex Hampton Works Yard Municipal Administrative Centre - Newcastle Memorial Arena Orono Arena Orono Works Yard Rotary Park Tourism Office Visual Arts Centre - r A Municipality of Clarington flag will also be forwarded to the Region of Durham Headquarters. 2.3 Any person or group wanting to purchase a Clarington flag may do , so at the Marketing & Tourism Office located at the Municipal Administrative Centre. Please note initial purchases will be on an order basis, as there is not currently a ready inventory of.'.'': a: flags available at this time. Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, C) 9� Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer REPORT #2 THE CgRE COAPOgAlySN O ApffaWNEV9CASTCVNGTON REPORT Meeting: COUNCIL MEETING File # _ Date: February 22, 1999 Res. # _ By -Law # Report #: an>vrrN_na_ggile #: Subject: MUNICIPAL FLAG POLICY Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. THAT Report No. ADMIN -05-99 be received; 2. THAT Council approves the Municipal Flag Policy; and 3. THAT flags be available for purchase, at cost plus applicable taxes, by interested community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals. 1.0 BACKGROUND: 1.1 As reported at a recent General Purpose & Administration Committee, the Marketing and Tourism Office has been overseeing the creation of a new flag for the Municipality of Clarington. This project is one of the Municipality's 25th Anniversary initiatives. 1.2 The Municipality has received the new flag and it is to be unveiled at a future meeting of Council. In anticipation of requests for flags from community groups, organizations, businesses and individuals, the Marketing & Tourism Officer has made inquiries to find out what the accepted practice is in other municipalities. 2.0 RECOMMENDATIONS: 2.1 The Durham municipalities of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby were contacted as they have municipal flags for a number of years. The Clerk's Department (Oshawa) and the Purchasing Office (Whitby) both indicated that any community .J2 REPORT ADMIN -05-99 -2- FEBRUARY 22,1999 group, organization, business or individual can purchase a municipal flag at (production) cost plus the applicable taxes (i.e. PST and GST). Given the size of the new Clarington flag (56" x 7211) cost of production is $90.00 ($ 103.50 includes all taxes). This is the recommended purchase price. 2.2 Flags will flown at all of the following municipally -owned facilities including:';; Animal Services Clarington Beech Centre Clarington Fitness Centre Council Chambers Courtice Community Complex Darlington Sports Centre Fire Department Headquarters Garnet B. Rickard and Stations (5) Recreation Complex - Hampton Works Yard Municipal Administrative Centre Newcastle Memorial Arena Orono Arena Orono Works Yard Rotary Park Tourism Office Visual Arts Centre All - A Municipality of Clarington flag will also be forwarded to Region of Durham Headquarters. 2.3 Any person or group wanting to purchase a Clarington flag may do so at the Marketing & Tourism Office located at the Municipal Administrative Centre. Please note initial purchases will be on an order basis, as there is not currently a ready inventory of flags available at this time. ass; Respectfully submitted, Reviewed by, Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS FEBRUARY 22, 1999 BY-LAWS 99-22 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licensing Services Inc. (Item #5 of Report #1); 99-23 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways (Item #9 of Report #1); 99-24 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways and to name the same (Item #10 of Report #1); 99-25 being a by-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington to appoint a Tax Collector/Revenue Supervisor; and 99-26 being a by-law to provide for implementation and collection of an interim tax levy for 1999 and future years.