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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/1999-CLa;-iu of ONTARIO DATE: OCTOBER 12, 1999 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on September 27, 1999 PRESENTATION John Wiersma, Jim Mason and Dave Clark, c/o Pickering Hydro, 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, L1W 3R7 - Progress Report on Merger VIDEO Region of Durham's 25th Anniversary Celebration Video COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, 11th Floor, 720 Bay Street, Toronto, M5G 2K1 - Update on Provincial Offences Act (POA) Transfer I - 2 Public Relations Committee, Bowmanville Toastmasters, c/o Connie Nelson, 16 Flett Street, Bowmanville, L I C 2K2 - New Format for the Clarington Community Guide, Fall and Winter, 1999 -2000 I - 3 Rob Messervey, District Manager, Aurora District, Ministry of Natural Resources - Summary of Hunting Seasons in Municipalities within the Aurora District 1999 - 2000 I - 4 Mario Veltri, President, Marianna Developments, 1038 Pinetree Court, Oshawa, L1K 1P4 - Proposed Walkway - Mearns Avenue CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALFTY 01" CLAMNGTON X10 TEMPERANCE SIREEI • BOW MAN VILLE - ON -IAR10 = LIC 3 A 6 • (905) 623.3379 . FAX 62.3 -4169 Rz CYCr.eo�APEH WEt3 MITI=: www .municipality.claringion.on.ca Council Agenda -2- October 12, 1999 I - 5 Michael J. Williams, Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment - Clarington Waste Processing Centre Limited's Expansion I - 6 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting dated September 21, 1999 I - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Report from the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism I - 8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Report from the Commissioner of Public Works I - 9 Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering - Merger of the Towns of Pickering and Ajax 1-10 Steve Cruickshank, V.P. Operations, Clarington Green Gaels Lacrosse Club - Clarington host the National Championship Tournament in the Year 2000 I - 11 Richard J. Armstrong, Director, Health Department, Region of Durham - Emergency Medical Services Program 1-12 Minutes of the Regional Municipality of Durham Governance Committee dated September 21, 1999 1-13 R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, Post Office Box 483, Durham, NOG 1R0 - Bill 25, Red Tape Reduction Act 1-14 OntarioPower Generation - Report Card for the month of August 1999 I - 15 The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, 50 Richmond Street East, Oshawa, L I G 7C7 - Request to Chart Our Own Course and Future Governance Model for the Municipalities within the Region I - 16 Sunni Locatelli, Communications Division, Atomic Energy Control Board - Atomic Energy Control Board now includes the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station in New Brunswick I - 17 Kristiina Loorand, Area Co- ordinator, Bowmanville /Courtice Campaign, Ontario March of Dimes - Door -to -Door Campaign I - 18 The Learning Partners - National Take Our Kids to Work Day, Wednesday, November 3, 1999 Council Agenda -3- October 12, 1999 I - 19 Penny Waghorne, Communications Specialist, Darlington Nuclear, Box 4000, Bowmanville, L I C V8 - Partnership with Salomon Smith Barney Receive for Direction D - 1 Patricia Vickery, 3541 Morgans Road, R. R. #8, Newcastle, L1B 1L9 - "Proposed" Dump in Newtonville D-2 Terry Kelsey, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 26 Caristrap Street, Unit 1, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3Y7 - Request to Proclaim October 18 - 22, 1999 Health and Safety Week D - 3 W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham - Request to Proclaim World Mental Health Day in Canada D-4 Correspondence from Muriel Moynes, Clarington/Newcastle Block Parents, P.O. Box 66, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8 - Request to Proclaim October 24 - 30, 1999, Block Parent Week D - 5 Chuck Murphy, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion, 359 Kent, Ottawa, K2P OR7 - Requesting support for the 2- Minute Wave of Silence on Remembrance Day at 11:00 a.m. D - 6 Nancy Lavoie, Secretary, The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Clarington, Box 36, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8 - Requesting that the week of November 7 - 13, 1999, be proclaimed as Unity in Diversity Week D-7 Jack Layton, Chair, The White Ribbon Campaign - Requesting that the week of November 25 - December 6, 1999, be proclaimed as White Ribbon Week D - 8 Deborah L. Darrock, 23 Vanstone Court, Bowmanville, L1C 3V6 - Request for School Crossing Guard D - 9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - GTSB process for Facilitating Dispute Resolution D - 10 Max Lycett, 2698 Concession Road 5, Orono, LOB IMO - Unnamed Road Allowance between Pigott Lane and IGA Entrance in Orono D - 11 Peggy and Bob Kerr - "Proposed" Newtonville Dump Council Agenda -4- October 12, 1999 D - 12 Bonnie Oliver, Member and Community Relations Manager, Auto Workers Community Credit Union, 322 King Street West, P.O. Box 158, Oshawa, L1H 7L1 - Request to Proclaim Credit Union Day D - 13 L. Crawley and R. Jobe, 4480 Concession Road #4, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA HO - "Proposed" Landfill Site D - 14 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Notes for Discussion on Cost Impact of Additional Road Management Systems D - 15 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Terms of Reference for a Fire Services Study D - 16 Texas MacDonald, Acting Reeve, Township of Baldwin - Closure of the spring Bear Hunt in Ontario D - 17 Mike King, Mayor, The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay - Commercial Education Tax Rates in the Province of Ontario D - 18 Correpsondence from Lucien Lambier - Denial of an Application for a 25 hectre Driving Range D - 19 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric — A Co- ordinated Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy for the Regions of Durham, York and Peel MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION I' ' 6INN 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 4, 1999 2. Report CD -41 -99 - By -law Enforcement Division 3. Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor regarding a Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS Council Agenda -5- October 12, 1999 OTHER BUSINESS Appointments to Boards and Committees - Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, Committee of Adjustment and the Newcastle Arena Board (applications to be circulated under separate cover) BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE OCTOBER 12,1999 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION I - 1 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, 11th Floor, 720 Bay Street, Toronto, M5G 2K1 updating Council on the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer. Last summer, his predecessor issued an invitation to municipalities interested in becoming demonstration sites. Last October, it was announced that seven demonstration sites and additional sites continue to be sequenced quarterly. The first transfer of POA services tools place in the North Bay court service on March 15, 1999. This successful transfer involved an intermunicipal agreement among more than 20 municipalities. The second transfer, to the Town of Caledon, representing 10 municipalities in the Orangeville /Dufferin court service area, occurred on March 29. This summer, transfers were completed to the City of Brampton for the Brampton court service area (June 28), York Region for the Newmarket court service area (July 12), City of Mississauga for the Mississauga court service area (July 26) and to the County of Prince Edward for the Picton court service area (August 9). They expect to complete transfers in the Barrie and Orillia court service areas by the end of September and to Bracebridge in October. They will continue to work collaboratively to complete the transfer over the next two years. Although welcome at any time, submissions will continue to be reviewed on a quarterly basis. The next review dates are September 17 and December 17, 1999. (Receive for Information) 1-2 Correspondence from Public Relations Committee, Bowmanville Toastmasters, c/o Connie Nelson, 16 Flett Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 2K2 complementing the Marketing, Tourism and Communications Officer on the new format for the Clarington Community Guide, Fall and Winter, 1999 -2000. In addition to being both attractive and professional, the current Community Guide is easy to use and very informative. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - October 12, 1999 1-3 Rob Messervey, District Manager, Aurora District, Ministry of Natural Resources, regarding a summary of hunting seasons in municipalities within the Aurora District 1999 -2000. Summer is drawing to a close and the fall is fast approaching. For the general information of municipalities within the Ministry of Natural Resources administrative district of Aurora, they are sending this letter to advise the municipality of the various hunting seasons that will be occurring within their respective areas commencing this fall. Aurora MNR district covers all of the Regions of Durham, York, Peel and Halton and the City of Toronto. The Ministry of Natural Resources has provided us with a summary for the major species or species categories for which there are hunting seasons this fall. Wildlife management in Ontario is carried out on a Wildlife Management Unit (WMU) Basis. They have enclosed a copy of the 1999 Hunting Regulation Summary that illustrate WMU's. They have also provided a copy of the 1999 Aurora Controlled Deer Hunt Update for the information of those municipalities where a controlled deer hunt(s) occurs. (Receive for Information) 1-4 Correspondence from Mario Veltri, President, Marianna Developments, 1038 Pinetree Court, Oshawa, L1K 1P4, thanking Mayor and Members of Council on behalf of himself and the residents who signed his petition regarding the proposed walkway at Mearns Avenue. He is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to appear before Council and by working together we have shown that Council, Administration, Department Heads, staff and the residents of this municipality are all working towards the same goals for our common future. (Receive for Information) I - 5 Michael J. Williams, Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch, Ministry of the Environment, responding on behalf of the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of the Environment, to our letter of July 27, 1999, regarding the Clarington Waste Processing Centre Limited's expansion of the former Newcastle Landfill site. The proponent has recently submitted a draft Terms of Reference for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment to the ministry. Staff from the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch have suggested some changes to the document and encourage the proponent to seek more public and government agency input into the Terms of Reference. If the proponent decides to proceed with this project, there are several points in the process where we can make our views known. The municipality will be circulated a copy of the Terms of Reference when it is formally submitted for the Minister's approval and will be invited to provide comments. The Minister will take all interests into consideration before making his decision on whether or not to approve the Terms of Reference. If approved, the Terms of Reference will outline how the environmental assessment will be prepared. Summary of Correspondence - 3 - October 12, 1999 There will be further opportunities for comment during the preparation of the environmental assessment. When the environmental assessment is formally submitted, the municipality will again be invited to comment on the proposal. The Municipality will also receive a copy of the notices and decisions regarding this proposal. (Receive for Information) I — 6 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting dated September 21, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham's Council adopted the following recommendations of the Finance and Administration Committee pertaining to the summary of activities for the months of June, July and August 1999: "THAT Report #1999 -A -57 of the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be received for information; and THAT Report #1999 -A -57 of the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be forwarded to the Area Municipalities." (Receive for Information) I - 8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham's Council adopted the following recommendations of the Works Committee on September 22, 1999: "THAT Report #1999 -W -95 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the design and installation of a traffic control signal on Regional Hwy. #2 at Bennett Road in the Municipality of Clarington be included in the Signal Installation Program for Yr. 2000 with the Municipality of Clarington contributing 50% of the total project cost and 100% of the operating and maintenance cost." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - October 12, 1999 1-9 Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering, advising that at the regular meeting of September 31, 1999, the Council unanimously supported the merger of the Towns of Pickering and Ajax into one new municipal corporate entity. Mr. Arthurs supplied the Municipality of Clarington with a certified copy of the resolution formally passed and a report which Council considered in conjunction with this resolution pertaining to this issue. The report is dated September 21, 1999 and deals specifically with a governance model for a merged Municipal Corporation. A second report is dated September, 1999 entitled "The Town of Pickering /Town of Ajax Amalgamation Backgrounder ", which is provided for additional information and context. It has been the clear and stated objective of the Government since 1995 to restructure municipal government in Ontario, to reduce the number of municipal governments, have fewer politicians and provide more cost effective service delivery to taxpayers. They are prepared to meet each of those objectives. You will note on page 7 of the Amalgamation Backgrounder Report that Council has requested the Ajax Council as far back as 1996 to participate in discussions on seeking partnerships and cooperative servicing. A Joint Public Meeting of the two Councils was held on March 31, 1997 to discuss this issue and the staff of both municipalities were directed to identify potential partnership opportunities. Since the Joint Public Meeting, there have been a great number of discussion papers and reports on partnership opportunities with some modest success. After an extensive study, the Ajax - Pickering Board of Trade has prepared a report entitled "Merger Between Ajax & Pickering - A Sensible Direction for Municipal Government ". This report is still in draft form but will be released to the public by the Board on October 1, 1999. The extensive and impartial analysis undertaken by the Board supports the position set out in the resolution that a merger of the two Towns is a sensible business decision. Since the window of opportunity to bring this merger into effect for the regular municipal elections in the Year 2000 is narrowing, Council seeks an early and positive response to their resolution. (Receive for Information) 1-10 Correspondence from Steve Cruickshank, V.P. Operations, Clarington Green Gaels Lacrosse Club, thanking Council for their generous support over the 1999 season. As defending National Champions, they carried an onerous responsibility to maintain the standard of excellence associated with Green Gaels Lacrosse and repeat their performance of last year. An undefeated season and some early playoff success failed to prepare them for a series loss to an equally talented Elora Mohawk team in the Ontario Final Championship. Having already qualified for the National Tournament, the Ontario title was a goal they really wanted to achieve. It saddens him to inform us that there is a large void in the Rickard Complex showcase and that the Founders' Cup, emblematic of the National Jr. B. Lacrosse Championship, now resides in the city of Edmonton. On a happier note, Mr. Cruickshank is please to inform us that, after some hard negotiations, they were successful in their bid to have Clarington host the National Championship Tournament in the year 2000. Summary of Correspondence - 5 - October 12, 1999 The mammoth task of organizing a tournament, at this level, has already begun and they anticipate over 100 players with their management teams, training staff, families and fans will certainly tax the facility, hotel and eatery resources of the Municipality. The unfailing support of the Community Services Department and Facility Management team has been an invaluable contribution to their success. (Receive for Information) I - 11 Richard J. Armstrong, Director, Health Department, Region of Durham, advising that Linda Kehoe and himself have been working steadily to get the management team in place and some structure established for the Emergency Medical Services program. They are in the final stages of selecting the Manager of Operations and will be proceeding with selecting the Manager of Quality and Development and the administrative support positions in the near future. Prior to this they were working with the Union and he is pleased to announce that CUPE Local 1764 has ratified the Agreement in respect to the ambulance program. The Region of Durham is committed to providing the highest quality of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the residents of the Region. He trusts that we will want to join their dynamic and dedicated team and assist them in making this a reality. He would also like to take the opportunity to invite the municipality to submit designs for the new Durham Region EMS shoulder flash and crest. The crest should be returned to his office by October 17, 1999. They will be assessing all entries and making a decision in late October. There will be some form of appropriate recognition for the person who has designed the selected crest but they have yet to determine exactly what that will be. (Receive for Information) I - 12 Minutes of the Regional Municipality of Durham Governance Committee dated September 21, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-13 R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, Post Office Box 483, Durham, NOG IRO, regarding Bill 25, named the Red Tape Reduction Act, which included extensive changes in Ontario's Conservation Authorities Act. Listed in Schedule I of the Bill, these amendments proposed expansion of C.A. land use jurisdiction to include entire watersheds and not just the flood plain, new C.A. powers of entry of private property including buildings without owner notice or consent and sweeping definitions of "wetlands" and "watercourses ". As a result of submissions made to government by OPERA and other organizations some, but not all, of these issues were addressed following 2nd Reading of Bill 25. Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources advised concerns still outstanding could be addressed in the Regulations when the new Conservation Authority Act was promulgated. They were also advised, evidently in error, that a first draft of such Regulations would be available in August this year for public input. Summary of Correspondence - 6 - October 12, 1999 Conservation Ontario has now forwarded to C.A. an 8 page draft of generic Regulations for the new Conservation Authorities Act asking each to comment to its Policies and Issues Committee with the intention that a finished document would be available sometime in November, 1999 for MNR approval. This draft satisfactorily responds to many key issues providing that, as hinted, granting of additional C.A. powers will apply only to development and related activities in the flood plain (fill lines) of a waterway and not to the entire watershed. Conservation Authorities are, by legislation, solely owned by Municipal Governments in the watershed. Since the staff of most C.A.s in Ontario are now commenting on proposed draft Regulations, our Council may wish to ensure that recommendations being put forward by our C.A. adequately reflect Council views and the interests of its constituents. (Receive for Information) 1-14 Ontario Power Generation Report Card for the month of August 1999. (A copy of the report is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-15 The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, 50 Richmond Street East, Oshawa, L 1 G 7C7, requesting that we chart our own course and future governance model for the municipalities within the Region. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in Durham Region representing over 660 businesses, which employ over 35,000 people in Oshawa and Durham Region. As a leading "Voice of Business" they strive to create an atmosphere that will advance existing business and attract new businesses to the area. As the largest business association in Durham Region, the Chamber strongly advocates that governments must be more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the people. One stop shopping for government services is important to business. They are, along with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, on record with the province asking them to be more clear, open, and transparent in its policy direction in regard to the streamlining of local government. What is puzzling to the business community is there appears to be a consensus at the Region that the status quo is not acceptable but no unified commitment to find a "Made in Durham" solution. The Chamber feels strongly that the Region of Durham and the municipalities must act immediately to find a solution before the province takes action and imposes one. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - October 12, 1999 1-16 Sunni Locatelli, Communications Division, Atomic Energy Control Board, advising Council that the Atomic Energy Control Board now includes the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station in New Brunswick in its reporting of public exposure levels to radiation. The second quarter public radiation exposures from operations at the nuclear power plants in Ontario and New Brunswick remained extremely low - well below regulatory limits. Dosage levels are recorded in the Radiation Index, a quarterly bulletin produced by the AECB. During the three - month period ending June 30, 1999, the public radiation doses reported for Ontario Power Generation's Darlington station were 0.7 microsieverts, for the Pickering station they were 3.2 microsieverts, and at the Bruce station they were 0.8 microsieverts, while NB Power's Point Lepreau station recorded doses of 0.5 microsieverts. In comparison, a typical chest X -ray produces a dose of approximately 70 microsieverts, while a person flying from Toronto to Vancouver and back would be exposed to about 20 microsieverts from cosmic radiation. The public radiation exposures indicated in the Radiation Index are for the most exposed persons, typically those living just outside the boundary of the nuclear generating station. Most people in the region would have received less, since radiation doses decrease significantly as the distance from the stations increases. (Receive for Information) I - 17 Kristiina Loorand, Area Co- ordinator, Bowmanville /Courtice Campaign, Ontario March of Dimes, advising Council that throughout the month of January, the Ontario March of Dimes will be conducting its annual door -to -door campaign across the province. (Receive for Information) 1-18 The Learning Partners advising Council of National Take Our Kids to Work Day on Wednesday, November 3, 1999. Take Our Kids to Work is a flagship program of The Learning Partnership and was launched in the Toronto area in 1994. Since then it has become a national program with involvement and support from all the provinces and territories. In 1998 an estimated 70,000 workplaces across the country hosted approximately 400,000 students in an "interactive and hands -on" day at work. Large or small, how can our workplace participate? I . Invite a Grade 9 student - if you are a parent, relative or friend of a Grade 9 student, invite him/her to spend the day with you at your place of work, Wednesday, November 3rd, 1999. 2. "Adopt" a student - if you don't have a child of this age, consider "adopting" a student whose parents may not be working or work in unsuitable settings. Simply contact your local Secondary School to let them know that your workplace would like to hose a student(s) on Wednesday, November 3r , 1999. Most schools and school boards across the country are committed to Take Our Kids to Work and have a designated coordinator who will ensure that a compatible match has been made. Summary of Correspondence - 8- October 12, 1999 3. Plan your day with the students - the primary purpose of the day is for the student to have one on one time with his /her parent or host. When planning activities, keep this in mind. Additional activities should be interactive offering additional hands -on experience for the students. (Receive for Information) 1-19 Penny Waghorne, Communications Specialist, Darlington Nuclear, Box 4000, Bowmanville, L1C 3Z8 advising that Ontario Power Generation has reactivated a process Ontario Hydro previously had with Salomon Smith Barney to provide advice on a range of public /private partnership regarding Ontario Power Generation's nuclear assets. This process will help Ontario Power Generation fulfill its obligation to decontrol generation, which is detailed in Ontario Power Generation's operating license from the Ontario Energy Board. The high profile of Ontario's electricity industry restructuring has led to various expressions of interest from parties wanting to acquire their assets. The Government's direction set out in the White Paper also encouraged Ontario Power Generation to pursue "joint ventures and other strategic partnerships with both private and public sector companies ". Salomon Smith Barney is recognized as having significant expertise in utility mergers and acquisitions. The Bruce NPD, of Ontario Power Generation's three nuclear stations, represents the best place to focus at this time for Ontario Power Generation to secure a public /partnership arrangement. Pursuing such an arrangement for either the Pickering or Darlington stations is less attractive. Underway work at Pickering would be disrupted and Darlington is Ontario Power Generation's newest facility. New partnerships can bring new perspectives, new energy, and new resources. This can be beneficial for the consumer, the community and the company. This is particularly important given the launch of Ontario's competitive energy marketplace in 2000. Ontario Power Generation is a major North American electricity generating company, based in Ontario. The company's goal is to expand into new electricity markets, while operating in a safe, open, and environmentally responsive manner. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Correspondence from Patricia Vickery, 3541 Morgans Road, R. R. #8, Newcastle, L1B 1L9, regarding the "proposed" dump in Newtonville. Mrs. Vickery has been a property owner in Clarke for almost forty years. There have been many changes during that time. None has been as disconcerting as the environmental threat caused by ongoing proposals to expand what was once a small, local dump situated in a former sand and gravel pit. This dump was `decommissioned' by the MOE in 1993. The land that is now proposed as a landfill site is zoned "agricultural ". Consistent with that zoning, active dairy farms border the property. Prior proposals for rezoning were denied because hydrogeological studies showed that the soil was unsafe for landfill. Summary of Correspondence - 9 - October 12, 1999 There is no direct access route to the property capable of withstanding the constant pounding of heavy container trucks. These are but three of numerous valid reasons why this application should be denied before it costs the taxpayers more money to examine another proposal. The land has not changed. It is still hazardous for landfill. Clarington councillors have made rational decisions regarding landfill in this area. She has faith that sensibility to the environment and consistuents will prevail. (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report PD- 104 -99 and refer her correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development) D-2 Terry Kelsey, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, 26 Caristrap Street, Unit 1, Bowmanville, L I C 3Y7, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington proclaim October 18 - 22, 1999 Health and Safety Week and to attend the Opening Ceremonies at Durham College on October 18, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. and give a two to three minute presentation. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 3 W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham, provided some suggestions for World Mental Health Day in Canada in our community. National Proclamation on Mental Health - the proclamation they introduced last year has been named one of the three most creative public education initiatives among more than 100 countries which took part in World Mental Health Day in 1998. Local Proclamation on Mental Health - this is their basic request, that Council pass a motion or proclamation which states that mental health is a vital community asset, recognizing World Health Day in Canada as part of that statement. A copy of a draft, suggested press release was enclosed in the documentation. Patron in 1999 - again this year, Her Excellency Mrs. Diana Fowler Le Blanc has graciously agreed to serve as patron of World Mental Health Day in Canada. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 10 - October 12, 1999 D-4 Correspondence from Muriel Moynes, Clarington/Newcastle Block Parents, P.O. Box 66, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, asking for support of the Municipality of Clarington in promoting the Block Parent program in this community. Each year, one week in October is designated as Block Parent Week throughout Canada. Communities are asked to help promote the Block Parent program and to create a safe community for all citizens. The Clarington/Newcastle Block Parents are requesting that October 24 - 30, 1999, be proclaimed Block Parent Week in the Municipality of Clarington. Also, in recognition of this week they would like to request that the Block Parent flag fly at the municipality office on Temperance Street. They would hope that if this request were to be granted that the mayor or designate would be able to join them for a short ceremony to raise the flag. Also, if their request is granted they would seek permission from Community Services to advertise Block Parent Week on the two service boards i.e. Garnet Rickard Complex and near the Bank of Montreal. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 5 Chuck Murphy, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion, 359 Kent, Ottawa, K2P OR7, requesting support for the 2- Minute Wave of Silence on Remembrance Day at 11:00 a.m. The wars and military conflicts of the 20th Century have taken an onerous toll. From the South African War at the start of the century to NATO operations in the former Yugoslavia, more than 1.4 million young Canadians have volunteered to serve in this country's military and merchant navy and more than 116,000 have given their lives. Entering the new millennium, we need to pause to reflect on the tragic costs in human suffering of past wars, so that by remembering the horrors of those wars, we might prevent similar tragedies in the next millennium. As we close out a century of wars, they call upon Canadians in all walks of life to honour our veterans and pause to remember, and give thanks. As the clocks strike 11:00 a.m. local time this November 11, they envisage a "Wave of Silence" rolling across the nation as communities from Newfoundland to British Columbia pause in their activities and observe a silent two - minute commemoration. Computer keyboards will stop clicking, TV and radio stations will fall silent, construction sites, stores and factories will be still, and students will pause in their studies while as a nation we reflect on the price that has been paid for the bounty we share today. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - October 12, 1999 D - 6 Correspondence from Nancy Lavoie, Secretary, The Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Clarington, Box 36, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, requesting that the week of November 7 - 13, 1999, be proclaimed as Unity in Diversity Week. Unity in Diversity week is the 2'd week in November. It is held during this week every year, across our nation, and is celebrated by both Bahai and nonBahai alike. The week was initiated by the Baha'is several years ago for the whole of society - the purpose being to promote the essential truth of the oneness of humanity. They feel society should celebrate its diversity, and take pleasure in the beauty it gives to humanity as a whole. "The earth is but one country and mankind its citizens." A multicultural event is in the early planning stage for the Clarington region and will be held on the 13th of November. To help them promote this event, they are hoping for a declaration from Council, establishing this week. "The wellbeing of mankind, its peace and security, are unattainable, unless and until its unity hath been firmly established." (Motion to Proclaim) D - 7 Jack Layton, Chair, The White Ribbon Campaign, requesting that the week of November 25 - December 6, 1999, be proclaimed White Ribbon Week. Every Council remembers the terrible Montreal Massacre. Now is the time to proclaim White Ribbon Week for 1999, the 10th anniversary of this painful time in Canadian history. Once again this fall they are asking Canadians, especially men, to put on a white ribbon. This simple gesture, in the weeks and days leading up to December 6th, the anniversary of the shootings at Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique, has become a widely recognised call to end violence against women. This year is of utmost importance as it marks 10 years since the shootings. It is a time for communities to ask whether things have changed. If so, how? If not, why haven't attitudes and behaviours towards violence against women changed? The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has endorsed the White Ribbon Campaign. In 1999, 105 municipalities formally proclaimed White Ribbon Week. And, in many cases, the Mayor and Councillors or the city administration distributed white ribbons and had public poster signings at their municipal offices. Please consider the following actions by Council: 1. Proclaim White Ribbon Week: November 25 - December 6, 1999. 2. Invite the public to come to our municipal offices or local participating retailers such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix, and Loblaws stores to get white ribbons and sign the poster. 3. Assign a senior staff member to coordinate White Ribbon Campaign activities. 4. Request staff to consider participating in Campaign activities through ribbon and brochure distribution. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -12- October 12, 1999 D - 8 Correspondence from Deborah L. Darrock, 23 Vanstone Court, Bowmanville, L1C 3V6 requesting that a crossing guard be hired for Lord Elgin Public School. As a mother of three and care provider for many more, she is frequently using the crossing area at the intersection of High Street and Fourth StreetNanstone Court. Almost daily she witnesses drivers who don't even notice women with strollers, let alone the children who are trying to cross them. She also sees many rolling stops, no stops and total disregard for the student guards. In rainy weather the problem compounds, with more people driving their kids to school and rushing through the school zone to get where they are going. The worst scenario is winter with icy roads escalating the danger for the crossing guards and those pedestrians they are trying to assist. Mrs. Darrock has noticed this year that student guards cannot use "STOP" signs - only their crossing vests or rain coats which are in shreds. This also makes them difficult to see. Other mothers have commented that it will take a death or serious injury before anything is done in this case. She prays this is not so. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development and to forward a copy to the Kawartha District School Board) D-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising that at its meeting of September 10, 1999, the Board considered a report regarding a GTSB process for facilitating dispute resolution. This is one of the Board's mandated responsibilities under Bill 56. The Board deferred consideration of this matter, directing that Agendix "A" be circulated to all member municipalities for comment by October 16t to the Board's Strategic Planning and Review Committee for a report to the Board at its meeting November 5t1i Appendix `B" as referred to in the report was referred to the Transportation Planning Staff Team for a report to the Transportation Committee. (Motion to refer to the Director of Planning and Development) D - 10 Correspondence from Max Lycett, 2698 Concession Road 5, Orono, LOB 1MO, regarding the unnamed road allowance between Pigott Lane and IGA entrance in Orono. Mr. Lycett and Mr. M. Hartwig are joint owners of a 0.5 acre vacant resident lot fronting on the south side of Pigott Lane in the hamlet of Orono. The site is situated on part of Lot 28, Concession 5, Former Township of Clarice. They have recently been advised that their lands back on to an unnamed street approximately 12.27 m in width that runs easterly from Mill Street. They respectfully request that the subject lands be closed and conveyed to allow the adjacent land owners as opportunity to purchase the lands at a reasonable appraised value. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) Summary of Correspondence -13 - October 12, 1999 D - 11 Correspondence from Peggy and Bob Kerr, regarding the "proposed" Newtonville dump. They are writing to express their concern firstly about the current application by Newcastle Recycling to amend the zoning permit of its site to allow a waste transfer station. Newcastle Recycling has already exceeded the limits of their "auto wreckers" by bringing in much more than automobiles to the site. They have exceeded the boundaries allowed for their business and are now on agricultural land. They have not provided accurate maps of the site. This shows great irresponsibility and deceit. The roads in the area are not suitable for 60 -80 trucks per day, 250 tonnes of garbage. A transfer station already exists which brings money to the community, another is not needed. Their second concern is the application by the sister company, Clarington Waste Processing Centre to reopen and expand their dump site. Five times this site has been rejected. In 1982 Regional Reclaimers' application to expand the site was denied. In 1983 there were 200 charges and 40 convictions against these same owners. In 1988 Metro Works Department dropped this site from its potential Landfill Site List. In 1990 this site was not on the Durham Only Dump Site List. In 1990 Laidlaw Waste Management Systems was denied its application for Emergency Expansion. In 1992 the site was not chosen by Interim Waste Authority. Laidlaw appealed the decision and was denied. The Municipality of Clarington does not recognize the existence of this site. The site is on sand and gravel which is a bad choice for a landfill site. The flow of water is unpredictable. The area is hydro - geologically sensitive and there is no foolproof leachate system, creating great concern for ground water and well contamination. The Kerrs live on Stewart Road, a half mile from the site off Concession 4. They have a quiet, private, ten acre parcel of land with horses. A dump this close would seriously effect the environment they came here to enjoy. Their property value would diminish. The owners of Newcastle Recycling and Clarington Waste Processing Centre have not proven to be conscientious, responsible individuals when they had a small site and an auto wreckers. (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report PD- 104 -99 and refer the correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development) Summary of Correspondence -14- October 12, 1999 D - 12 Bonnie Oliver, Member and Community Relations Manager, Auto Workers Community Credit Union, 322 King Street West, P.O. Box 158, Oshawa, L1H 7L1, requesting that October 21, 1999 be proclaimed Credit Union Day. International Credit Union Day will be held on October 21, 1999. This day is a celebration of the accomplishments of more than 10,000 co- operatives, credit unions and caisse populairs from coast to coast. This year's theme is "Co- operation... Shaping Our Future ". When we envision the ideal future, most of us imagine stable employment, strong, caring communities, economic security, and control over the central elements of our lives. Over the past few years we have seen a dramatic concentration of economic power in the hands of huge multi- national business interests. Fewer people are malting decisions affecting consumers the world over. And jobs can be whisked from one country to another on a whim, throwing people out of work and permanently damaging communities. Co- operatives and credit unions offer an effective alternative. Strongly rooted in local communities, with control and ownership in the hands of the local people who use their services, co- operatives nevertheless are well equipped to complete in a global economy. Co- operatives share a common philosophy and business ethic the world over. By their very nature they are predisposed to work together, and by combining forces they represent sufficient economic muscle to complete on the world stage. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 13 Correspondence from L. Crawley and R. Jobe, 4480 Concession Road #4, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA 1JO, regarding "proposed" Landfill Site. Having been residents in the Newtonville, primarily Crooked Creels, community for over ten years, they have enjoyed the peace and simplicity that can only be appreciated from country living. They were fortunate to be able to choose to live in the country ... away from the noise, pollution and activity associated with city living. If excessive commercial traffic on their roads and scavenging wildlife due to the reopening of the "dump" had been a consideration they would not have invested their hard earned dollars in their country property. This area is zoned agriculture, what will the effects of the run off from this "dump" have on the crops that are grown on the land? What will become of the farmers that are dependent on their land for their source of income? The concerns they have as a community are just too numerous to address in a letter, but mentioning just a few... road safety for the children, contamination to their wells, decreased wildlife, noise and pollution, damage to the roads... resulting in increased taxes. The fact that their properties have already been devalued by at least 25% is discouraging, not to mention what further depreciation they could realize if this "dump" is allowed to be reopened. Summary of Correspondence -15 - October 12, 1999 As they travel the roads in their community they are proud to see the support of the public by the show of signs "No Dump ", while at the same time it is sad that they have to again address this dead issue. (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report PD- 104 -99 and refer the correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development) D - 14 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional Council passed a resolution on September 21, 1999, as follows: "a) THAT the Notes for Discussion on Cost Impact of Additional Road Management Systems dated September 7, 1999 be received for information; and b) THAT the Notes for Discussion on Cost Impact of Additional Road Management Systems dated September 7, 1999 be forwarded to the local area municipalities for review and consultation with Works Department personnel; and c) THAT the local area municipalities be requested to report back to the Governance Committee by November 30, 1999." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) D - 15 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Cleric, Region of Durham, advising that Regional Council passed on September 21, 1999 as follows: "a) THAT the draft Terms of Reference for a Fire Services Study, as amended, be received for information; and b) THAT the draft Terms of Reference for a Fire Services Study, as amended, be forwarded to the local area municipalities for review and consultation with fire service personnel; and C) THAT the local area municipalities be requested to report back to the Governance Committee be November 8, 1999." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Fire Chief) Summary of Correspondence -16- October 12, 1999 D - 16 Texas MacDonald, Acting Reeve, Township of Baldwin, requesting support for the following motion: "WHEREAS the closure of the spring bear hunt in Ontario affected towns, cities, businesses and individuals all across this Province in a negative manner; and WHEREAS this closure was due to a political whim or power play for election purposes and not based on sound or truthful facts; and WHEREAS as a result of this closure, a new group of concerned citizens was formed under the banner name of "C.O.H.A ", Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance. It's members are dedicated to protect and preserve the heritage rights of Canadians to hunt, fish and trap in an ethical manner while also promoting the responsible use of renewable fish, game and fur bearing resources. C.O.H.A. is committed in the assurance that future generations have the ability to choose if they wish to hunt, fish or trap; and WHEREAS the basic foundation of C.O.H.A. is education, conservation and preservation; and WHEREAS this is so important to the survival of communities and individuals in northern and more remote areas in Ontario i.e. Tourist Country; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT we petition your Council to endorse this motion. If funds permit, a financial donation to C.O.H.A., 268 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 1515, Oakville, Ont. L6J 7S4 would be gratefully appreciated to help future generations enjoy one or all of these activities." (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Milce King, Mayor, The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay, advising of a resolution passed by Council on September 20, 1999, as follows: "WHEREAS commercial education tax rates in the Province of Ontario are calculated by individual municipalities based on a levy provided by the Province; AND WHEREAS THE Provincial government has calculated an average for commercial and industrial education tax rate of 3.3 %; AND WHEREAS this variation in commercial education taxes makes it difficult for businesses in municipalities with high commercial education tax rates to be competitive; Summary of Correspondence -17- October 12, 1999 AND WHEREAS the Province has set a standard residential education rate of .00414 for 1999, for all residential property in the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS Council feels it would be fairer for all businesses to pay education taxes at the same rate; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay requests: THAT THE Province establish a standard education tax rate for commercial properties; 2. AND FURTHER THAT all municipalities in the Province of Ontario be requested to support this resolution and forward a copy of their support to Premier Mike Harris, Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves, Education Minister Janet Ecker, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Gilchrist, the municipality's local M.P.P. and the local Chamber of Commerce and NOACC." (Motion for Direction) D - 18 Correspondence from Lucien Lambier, advising Council that after reading "in brief' Clarington This Week September 28th, he noticed quite an oxymoron. Fore and Fore - closed. In "Fore" a 79 hectare 18 hole golf course has been approved, with the possibility of building residences around it. In "Fore- closed" a 15- hectare driving range has been denied. Now comes the good part, the refusal for the driving range was quote "result in the permanent removal of prime agricultural land and would not reflect good planning" also "set a precedent for allowing similar uses on prime agricultural lands and remove prime agricultural lands from production." Now here is the question, how many local politicians and planning staff did it take to make this decision, and how long? Is there any Class 1 soil in the 79- hectare parcel? And if so, why was it not denied based on the decision for the 15 hectare parcel? It has been the history for local politicians and planning staff to use "prime agricultural land" for an excuse not to grant certain projects, they lack the fortitude to be honest and up front with the public. If the politicians and planning gurus are so concerned with "prime agricultural lands" they why do we allow development in the 401 and Highway 2 corridors from Ajax to Bowmanville? Is the Dunbury project in Newcastle not built on prime agricultural land? And what about the lands known formerly as Watson farms in Bowmanville, and the project south of the 401 at Whitby? He is not against development, but when are you going to stop using this lame excuse "prime agricultural land" to deny someone their right to prosper? He certainly hopes the owners for the 15 hectare parcel appeal to the Region based on their decision to allow a 79 hectare development to proceed. Summary of Correspondence - 18 - October 12, 1999 Ladies and gentlemen, what is good for the goose is good for the gander, and if 15 hectares is worth preserving then certainly 79 hectares is. (Motion for Direction) D - 19 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council of a resolution that was passed by the Region of Durham on September 22, 1999, as follows: "THAT the Region of Durham endorse the need for preparation of a co- ordinated strategy for the protection and'management of the Oak Ridges Moraine in Durham, York and Peel; THAT the Region of Durham endorse the process outlined in Report #1999 -P -67 of the Commissioner of Planning for the preparation of a co- ordinated long -term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, commence discussions with the Province of Ontario to obtain its commitment to participate in the completion of the long -term strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine initiated in 1991, and that the Province provide the necessary financial support to complete this strategy; THAT Report #1999 -P -67 of the Commissioner of Planning and research paper entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine — Towards a Long -Term Strategy" be received for information and used to support further discussions with the Province; THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, in consultation with Provincial ministries and other interested parties, initiate the immediate establishment of an advisory panel of consulting and government hydrogeologists to provide advise to the Regions on the geology and hydrogeology of the Oalc Ridges Moraine; THAT the feasibility of development an Oak Ridges Moraine database be investigated and that staff report back on the results; and Summary of Correspondence -19- October 12, 1999 THAT Report #1999 -P -67 of the Commissioner of Planning and background paper be forwarded to the Regions of York and Peel, the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural Resources and Environment, Area Municipalities in Durham, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, the Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, MPP's and MPs for Durham, York and Peel, and other interested parties for their information and comment." (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS OCTOBER 12,1999 BY -LAWS 99 -147 being a by -law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1976 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #3 of Report #1) (Clarnew Developments) 99 -148 being a by -law to amend the Skateboard and Bicycle By -law (Item #7 of Report #1) 99 -149 being a by -law to amend By -law 91 -58, as amended, being a By -law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #8 of Report #1) 99 -150 being a by -law to authorize the execution of the Land Transfer Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Ministry of Natural Resources (Item #11 of Report #1) 99 -151 being a by -law to authorize entering into a Contribution Agreement with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Approved Council Meeting of September 13, 1999)