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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/1999MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO DATE: OCTOBER 25, 1999 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on October 12, 1999 PRESENTATIONS Dennis Schmiegelow, Local Aggregate Producers Group and David Sterrett, President, Aggregate Resources Corporation of Ontario - Presentation of a cheque from the Industry - Government Trust Fire House Youth Centre - Diana Eastwood; Bill Fry, John Howard Society; Jim Adams (or designate), Durham Regional Police; David Smith, Youth Coordinator DELEGATIONS 1. Ron Hooper, Bowmanville Business Improvement Area, P.O. Box 365, Bowmanville, L1C 3L1 - BIA Presentation 2. Representative of the Orono Cemetery Board, 5800 Main Street North, Orono, LOB 1MO 3. Terry Caswell, Clarke Constituents Committee, 3725 Reid Road, Newtonville, LOA 1JO - Landfill Site and Transfer Station COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Glenda Gies, Chair, Port Darlington Community Association Inc., R.R. #2, Group 2, Box 63, Bowmanville, L I C 3K3 - Blue Circle's Proposed Quarry License Amendment CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF C >L,AE INGT N ,N1r I c 11 1 T - AI —— .. 1111..._ - Council Agenda -2- October 25, 1999 I - 2 R. Shaw, Director Central Region, Ministry of the Environment, 5775 Yonge Street, 81h Floor, North York, M2M 4J1 - Program Approval - Darlington Nuclear Generation Station I - 3 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated September 8, 1999 1-4 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated September 28, 1999 1-5 Craig Brown, Chair, Clarington Public Library Board, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3A8 - Building the Network 1999 -2003 I - 6 Sgt. Jim Grimley, Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, UG 4137 - One -Year Trial Traffic Safety Program I - 7 Michele Kennedy, Clerk, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville, L4A 7X5 - End the Practice of Relocating Nuisance Raccoons to Whitchurch - Stouffville Area I - 8 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated September 16, 1999 1-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3 - Development Charge Reserves to Fund the Growth Related Capital Costs required for GO Transit I - 10 Correspondence from Canadian Pacific Railways - Train Whistling and Flat Spots on Wheels I - 11 Ian Thomson, Director - Public Affairs, CN Railway - Noise from Train Operations - Including Train Whistling 1-12 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated June 7, 1999 1-13 Celia Durst, Program Director, Bowmanville Mall, 23 Lesmill Road, Suite 401, North York, M313 3P6 - Great Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 30, 1999 1-14 Debbie Tzountouris and Sandy Archibald, Durham Countryside Adventure Sponsor Committee, 14920 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, LOB 1BO - 1999 Durham Countryside Adventure 1-15 Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library - 1998 Audited Statement from Deloitte & Touche Council Agenda -3- October 25, 1999 1-16 Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham, Anthony Roman Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, L3R 9W3 - Possible Future Airport at Pickering 1-17 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of Durham - Over - Sized, Mast -Arm Street Name Signing at Seven Pilot Intersections 1-18 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of Durham - Use of Fluorescent Yellow /Green Signs for School and Crossing Zones 1-19 Power Budd LLP, Suite 7210, Box 148, 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, M5X 1C7 - The Ontario Energy Board's Decision, issued October 18, 1999 Receive for Direction D - 1 Mr. and Mrs. E. Andrews, 4625 Concession 3, R.R. #l, Newtonville, LOA 1JO - Waste Disposal Site D - 2 Kimberly Lepine, Board of Directors, Bethesda House - Request to Proclaim the Month of November "End Violence Against Women and Children Month" D - 3 Nancy McRae, Regional Director General, Veterans Affairs, Ontario Regional Office, 145 Government Road West, Bag 4000, Kirkland Lake, P2N 3P4 - Request to Proclaim November 5 to 11, 1999, "Veterans' Week" D-4 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week, 51 King Street East, Bowmanville, L1C 1N1 - Request to Proclaim the Week of November 1 to 6, 1999 as "Quilt Heritage Week ' 99" D - 5 Judy Gibbens, President, Hampton Citizens Association, c/o Box 260, Hampton - Road and Traffic Issues D-6 George Latter, 30 Morgandale Crescent, Bowmanville, L1C 3N2 -Safety in Soper Creek Park and "Cat Tax" D-7 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3 - Board's August 10th Transportation Workshop D - 8 Steve Oke, Chairman, Poppy Campaign, The Royal Canadian Legion, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8 - Requesting Permission to Distribute Poppies D - 9 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services /Clerk, Municipality of Chatham -Kent, Civic Centre, P.O. Box 640, Chatham, N7M 5K8 - Unfair Costs or Decrease Market Prices to our Farmers Council Agenda -4- October 25, 1999 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of October 18, 1999 2. Report TR -62 -99 - Development Charges Steering Committee - Status Report 3. Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor - Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS (a) Regional Update (b) Committee /Boards Update BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE OCTOBER 25,1999 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Glenda Gies, Chair, Port Darlington Community Association Inc., R.R. #2, Group 2, Box 63, Bowmanville, L I C 3K3 thanking Blue Circle for hosting the Public Information Session relating to Blue Circle's proposed quarry license amendment on Thursday, September 23. Members of the community appreciated the opportunity to meet with Blue Circle's consultants to review issues of concern. Following discussions with representative of the various consulting companies, the Port Darlington Community Association (PDCA) offers the following comments and suggestions related to particulate, blasting and baseline studies. (Receive for Information) 1-2 R. Shaw, Director Central Region, Ministry of the Environment, 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor, North York, M2M 4J1 providing Council with a copy of a Program Approval for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station under Section 10 of the Environmental Protection Act (EPA), R.S.O. 1990, c.E.19, as amended. The Program Approval authorizes the implementation of a program to control the discharge of contaminants from the Darlington NGS in order to fully comply with the effluent limits requirements of Ontario Regulation 215/95 as amended by Ontario Regulation 525/95 made under the Environmental Protection Act. Under this program approval Ontario Power Generation Inc. will install at Darlington Nuclear additional treatment equipment as is necessary to achieve compliance with the Effluent Limits and Effluent Monitoring - Electric Power Generation Sector Regulation, O. Reg 215/95 as amended. The program approval will result in the effluent from the ALWMS and effluent from the building sumps being in compliance with the requirements of the Regulation by December 31, 1999. This Program Approval does not relieve the company from the requirement to comply with any discharge limits imposed under Ontario Regulation 215/95 as amended by Ontario Regulation 525/95 other than those specified in the Program Approval or any other requirements of the regulation that are not addressed in the Program Approval. (Receive for Information) 1-3 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated September 8, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 4 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated September 28, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - October 25, 1999 I - 5 Craig Brown, Chair, Clarington Public Library Board, 62 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3A8 thanking Council for the opportunity to meet with members of the Library Board on September 13, 1999. The Board appreciated the opportunity to share their new strategic plan, Building the Network 1999 -2003 and also to provide an update on developments in library service in Clarington. The discussion regarding the location for a new main library was also very timely. They will gladly arrange another meeting with Council at any time to discuss any issues and to ensure that Council is kept current with respect to the Board's activities and goals. (Receive for Information) 1-6 Sgt. Jim Grimley, Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4137 advising on September 15th, 1999 a one -year trial traffic safety program was introduced in the Durham Region. Eleven sites throughout the Region were designated by a Regional by -law as "Community Safety Zones ". Community Safety Zones are clearly visible by their signs. The Durham Regional Police Service has allowed local motorists' a one -month grace period to become accustomed to these new signs and designated locations. Beginning Tuesday, October 12th, 1999, Durham Regional Police will commence a concentrated enforcement campaign against traffic violators within the designated zones. The Durham Regional Police will publish weekly, the locations and times of increased enforcement, but remind motorists that Community Safety Zones are in effect twenty -four hours a day, seven days a week. The purpose of the Community Safety Zone is to improve road safety by targeting aggressive driving and to create greater awareness to ensure the health and safety of our residents. The program permits fines for Highway Traffic Act offences, within the designated areas, to be increased and in some cases doubled. (Receive for Information) 1-7 Michele Kennedy, Cleric, Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville, L4A 7X5 advising that the Council of the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville on September 21, 1999, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS raccoon rabies has spread into Canada from the central and eastern United States; AND WHEREAS the chances of encounters between raccoons and domestic pets is far more common than with a fox or a skunk thereby increasing the chances of human contact with an infected domestic pet; AND WHEREAS the relocation of nuisance raccoons makes it impossible to contain a possible outbreak of rabies; Summary of Correspondence -3 - October 25, 1999 AND WHEREAS the "dumping" of large quantities of nuisance raccoons into the rural areas increases the potential for the spread of diseases where there are too many raccoons for the carrying capacity of the area as well as the increased likelihood of the raccoons invading rural homes in search of food and shelter; AND WHEREAS clause 31 (1) (b) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act does provide that "If a person believes on reasonable grounds that wildlife is damaging or is about to damage the person's property, the person may, on the person's land (a) harass the wildlife for the purpose of deterring it from damaging the person's property; or (b) capture or kill the wildlife." This clause has been further regulated by way of Ontario Regulation 667/98 which states, "A person who captures but does not kill live wildlife under clause 31 (a) (b) of the Act shall, not later than 24 hours after capture, release the wildlife as soon as possible into the area in close proximity to the capture site unless otherwise directed by the Ministry... ". AND WHEREAS the Ministry has defined "close proximity" to be within a radius of 1 kilometer; AND WHEREAS a person convicted of an offence under this Act is liable to a fine of not more than $25,000, to imprisonment for a term of not more than one year, or to both; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council for the Town of Whitchurch - Stouffville hereby seeks the support and co- operation of the municipalities within the Region of York, the City of Toronto, the Region of Durham, the Region of Peel, as well as the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Health, all Wildlife Control businesses, all Humane Societies and all Animal Control businesses to end the practice of relocating nuisance raccoons to rural areas within the Town of Whitchurch- Stouffville ". (Receive for Information) I - 8 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated September 16, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - October 25, 1999 1-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that on October 1, 1999, the Board adopted the following resolution: "WHEREAS, it is essential that the municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) (including Hamilton - Wentworth) begin immediately to set aside development charge reserves to fund the growth related capital costs required for GO Transit; AND WHEREAS, we have received interim capital requirements for the next ten year period from GO Transit; AND WHEREAS, the final GO Transit ten year capital plan submission from GO Transit to the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) is not anticipated until the Spring of 2000; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the GTSB adopt an interim 10 year capital plan forecast for GO Transit immediately; AND FURTHER, that the GTSB request all regional municipalities and the City of Toronto to proceed with approval of GO Transit capital needs and preparation of their development charge levy for GO Transit purposes immediately; AND FURTHER, that upon approval of the final ten year capital plan for GO Transit in the Spring of 2000 by the GTSB, that development charge by -laws be approved and implemented." (Receive for Information) 1-10 Correspondence from Canadian Pacific Railway regarding train whistling and flat spots on wheels. Canadian Pacific Railway refers to the following excerpts from Transport- Canada approved Canadian Railway Operating Rules: 14(1) long - long - short - long (ii) At least one - quarter of a mile from every public crossing at grade (except within limits as may be prescribed in special instructions), to be prolonged or repeated according to the speed of the movement until the crossing is fully occupied by the engine or cars. (iii) At frequent intervals when view is restricted by weather, curvature or other conditions. Summary of Correspondence -5 - October 25, 1999 While they are required to adhere to procedures which have the weight of federal regulations, the Canadian Pacific Railway and its eastern subsidiary, the St. Lawrence & Hudson Railway, recognize that precautionary whistling can be a nuisance for occupants of dwellings close to the railway. In this regard, they are prepared to work with municipal governments wishing to establish exemptions from the whistling rule, providing that to do so would not compromise public safety. In regard to reports of flat -spots on train wheels, please understand that a variety of noises made by trains in the normal course of daily operations can sound similar to those that would be produced by wheel abnormalities. Such abnormalities are the focus of rigorous inspection and repair programs, and are in fact rare occurrences. A toll -free number (800- 716 -9132) is posted at every St. Lawrence & Hudson public railway crossing which is to used in case of an urgent safety problem. (Receive for Information) 1- 11 Ian Thomson, Director - Public Affairs, CN Railway, regarding noise from train operations - including train whistling. The is a fact of life for many Canadians who live near railway facilities. In fact, train whistling is often considered a nuisance that "someone" should remove. However most people don't fully understand that train whistles, together with crossing protection, are a key element in ensuring public safety at road /rail intersections. As such, any change in their use requires careful consideration by both the railway and its regulator, Transport Canada. CN has provided a pamphlet explaining - in clear terms - the regulatory and safety reasons behind train whistling, who regulates train whistling, and the process for implementing an anti - whistling by -law should a community desire that option. (Receive for Information) I - 12 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated June 7, 1999. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-13 Celia Durst, Program Director, Bowmanville Mall, 23 Lesmill Road, Suite 401, North York, M313 3P6, announcing their second annual Great Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 30, 1999. Activities include a Pumpkin Carving Contest, Homemade Pumpkin Pie Contest, Costume Parade, Pumpkin Rolling Contest, Guess the Weight of the Great Pumpkin, Bouncy Castle and much more. Fun for the whole family. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - October 25, 1999 1-14 Debbie Tzountouris and Sandy Archibald, Durham Countryside Adventure Sponsor Committee, 14920 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, LOB 1130, thanking Council for their sponsorship of the 1999 Durham Countryside Adventure. The Durham Countryside Adventure attracts people from several regions, heightening their awareness of Durham's rural heritage and skills. Educating the public is one of the key components to the success of the agricultural industry. They hope that through this event their visitors will develop a better understanding and appreciation of the agricultural community in Durham Region. (Receive for Information) 1-15 Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, advising that at its regular meeting held on September 22, 1999, the Clarington Public Library Board accepted the 1998 audited statement from Deloitte & Touche. The Board directed that a copy be forwarded to Council in accordance with the requirements of the Public Libraries Act. The Board did not receive a management letter with the 1998 audit, the result of their efforts to consistently improve and streamline their booldceeping process. The Board looks forward to continuing this practice of positive communication and cooperation. (Receive for Information) I - 16 Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham, Anthony Roman Centre, 101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, UR 9W3, advising that the Town of Markham at its meeting on September 28, 1999, passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED THAT the resolution of the Town of Pickering Council dated June 21, 1999, and the letter from Mayor Wayne Arthurs dated June 30, 1999, be received; AND THAT the copy of the (undated) letter form the Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport to Mayor Wayne Arthurs of the Town of Pickering regarding the aforementioned resolution of Pickering Council, be received; AND THAT the letter from Bill Fisch, Chairman, Region of York, dated September 15, 1999, be received; AND THAT the Town of Pickering be advised that: a) A framework for Federal Zoning Regulations under the Aeronautics Act, enforced by Transport Canada, presently exists in Markham in relation to Buttonville Airport; Summary of Correspondence - 7 - October 25, 1999 b) Based on the information provided to date regarding the proposed alternative to Federal Zoning Regulations for a possible future airport at Pickering, the Town of Markham has concerns with assuming municipal responsibility for enforcing standards equivalent to Federal regulations relating to the operation of such an airport and with the possible legal and financial obligations associated with this responsibility; AND THAT staff be authorized to participate in continuing discussions with other concerned municipalities and Transport Canada regarding the proposed Federal Zoning Regulations, or alternative; AND FURTHER THAT Transport Canada, the Region of York, all concerned municipalities and VOCAL be advised of this resolution." (Receive for Information) I - 17 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of Durham, advising that on October 13, 1999, the Works Committee of Regional Council passed the following recommendation: "THAT staff proceed with the installation of over - sized, mast -arm street name signing at seven pilot intersections; and THAT a copy of Report #1999 -W -104 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the area municipalities." (The pilot intersection for the Municipality of Clarington is Highway 2 at Regional Road 57) (Receive for Information) I - 18 C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of Durham, advising that on October 13, 1999, the Works Committee of Regional Council passed the following recommendation regarding the use of fluorescent yellow /green signs for school and crossing zones: "a) THAT Report #1999 -W -105 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #1999 -W -105 be forwarded to the area municipalities." (A copy of the correspondence is on file in the Cleric's Department) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - October 25, 1999 1-19 Power Budd LLP, Suite 7210, Box 148, 1 First Canadian Place, Toronto, M5X 1C7, regarding the Ontario Energy Board's decision, issued October 18, 1999, at 4:00 p.m., establishing the framework for standard supply service, or default electricity supply, and defining how returns in the electricity market will be structured, and who will be able to earn them. (A copy of the correspondence is on file in the Cleric's Department) (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Correspondence from Mr. and Mrs. E. Andrews, 4625 Concession 3, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA UO, regarding the Waste Disposal Site. They have lived in Newtonville for 18 years and moved there because they wanted to bring their children up in a clean and fresh environment. This re- occurring menace keeps rearing its head every couple of years it seems. It would be nice to try and resolve it once and for all. They live in the country for a reason, and they are not going to give up their fight. In the past they have personally been involved in problems with the road on Concession 3 and the people over in the Clarington Works and the Mayor herself know their name quite well, but the township has had to resurface roads because of the heavy traffic that was never intended to be on these side roads, thereby putting more burden on their tax dollars. Safety of course is another issue, both the medical, and environmental, this kind of business should not be in an Agricultural area, where leaching into streams and rivers could occur. Big business always seem to think that if they push hard the little guy will cave in, but mainly it comes down to the almighty buck, well maybe the residents of Clarington have not the bucks but have what it takes to fight the fight to the bitter end. Already they know about the BAD water in Newtonville, which is why the Region had to put in city water, so it seems reasonable that they should maintain the area and not risk the areas where Regional water does not reach. However can you imagine the cost to supply clean water to the rural areas, it's just not an option the Region would consider. In the spring the smell of manure spread on the fields is not exactly sweet but composting and putting back into the soil is a recommended practice, but who knows how bad the smell of a Waste Site on a hot summer day will impact them all! (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report PD- 104 -99 and refer correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - October 25, 1999 D-2 Kimberly Lepine, Board of Directors, Bethesda House, requesting that Council proclaim the month of November "End Violence Against Women and Children Month." On Wednesday, November 24, 1999, Bethesda House is hosting its Annual General Meeting at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Liberty Street in Bowmanville. As you are aware, Bethesda House is a fifteen -bed, not for profit, transition shelter located in the Municipality of Clarington. Their mission is: to provide shelter, support and advocacy for abused women with or without children by offering temporary secure accommodation and feminist -based counseling empowering them to make their own choices and exercise their rights to live free from fear and violence." With our support of the above proclamation, they will be another step closer to reaching their ultimate goal in ending violence against women and children. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 3 Nancy McRae, Regional Director General, Veterans Affairs, Ontario Regional Office, 145 Government Road West, Bag 4000, Kirkland Lake, P2N 3P4 requesting the week of November 5 to 11, 1999, be proclaimed Veterans' Week. Ms. McRae is seeking the Municipality of Clarington's support to acknowledge these special Canadians during the week leading up to Remembrance Day. To help show our veterans that we remember and appreciate the sacrifices they made while defending our freedom, she encourages us to officially declare Veteran's Week in our community. To mark this week, many different commemorative events could be planned. One suggestion is to profile and honour local people who are either veterans or contributed on the homefront during the war years. Veteran organizations may be able to assist with plans and provide referrals for speakers. She feels it is particularly important to include young people in these events to nurture their understanding of our history and the cost of freedom and peace we now enjoy. (Motion to Proclaim) D-4 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week, 51 King Street East, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1N1, requesting permission to proclaim the week of November 1 to 6, 1999 as "Quilt Heritage Week '99." During Quilt Heritage Week, more than 3500 visitors are expected in Bowmanville to see over 400 quilts. The big show is at Trinity United Church November 4, 5 and 6. Many Bowmanville merchants will have quilts in their windows in a display competition. The Museum will have a display of antique quilts. There will also be a display in the municipal offices. The Visual Arts Centre will host Quilts Plus! - Works In Fabric and Fibre. There will be Quilter's Lunches and they are also presenting a fashion show "Puttin' On The Ritz!" November 3 at St. Paul's United Church. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -10- October 25, 1999 D - 5 Judy Gibbens, President, Hampton Citizens Association, c/o Box 260, Hampton, regarding road and traffic issues of concern to a number of residents in the Hamlet of Hampton. The intersection of Old Scugog Road and Concession 6 just north of the hamlet, has been the site of a number of collisions over the last few years, with an apparent increase of late. She has personally witnessed drivers completely running the stop sign as they approach from the west, once narrowly escaping being side swiped by a cube van. When approaching from the east in the late afternoon there are times and conditions when the deep shade of a sunny afternoon completely obliterates the stop sign from view. Approaching the intersection from the north, with the right of way, one's vision is blocked by a substantial hedge to the right (west) and impaired with the slope of the area and a house on the left (east). It is widely recognized by local citizens that this particular intersection is hazardous as many have witnessed collisions or near collisions. Their concern lies now with increased traffic on both Old Scugog and on Concession 6 by people from within and outside the area using these roads as an alternate to Taunton and Highway 57. Unfamiliarity with the poor site conditions of this intersection and sheer numbers will no doubt result in increased incidents. There are numerous school buses using this route, many malting turns from either direction on Concession 6. The Committee respectfully requests that an in depth review of incident reports at the police department and complaints directed to the Clarington municipal offices, be undertaken by the police to get a sense of the `cause' of the collisions. They would also request that a survey of daily vehicles passes be undertaken to compare with historical figures, should they exist. They ask that the police and works department staff conduct a site visit to determine what improvements could be made to this intersection for safety sake. Given the slope of the land around this area and the position of the homes on two of the four corners they realize there is not much that can be done to substantially increase site lines. For this reason they suggest that consideration be given to install an overhanging flashing light, or implementing a four way stop, with warning lights. The latter would provide the extra benefit of addressing some of the speeding that is causing greater concern with Hampton itself, an issue that seems destined to increase as well with the growth along Taunton Road toward Oshawa and as the 407 moves further into Durham Region. The second issue they raise at this time is the outrageous speeding that is occurring along Old Scugog Road between the 6th Concession and Taunton Road - the full length of the hamlet boundaries. They have been taking an active approach through the Road Watch program that they plan to expand through some stategically placed volunteer spotters, and will be calling for more information regarding the use of the speed sign. In the meantime the support of the Durham Regional Police in increased patrols and preferably in setting up some radar surveillance at times when they have noted the most traffic would be appreciated. She has called the Bowmanville detachment twice in the last 3 -4 weeps with this request, both times nothing that the `regulars' start speeding through at exactly 5.45 a.m. and it continues until about 7:45 a.m. every weep day. Summary of Correspondence - 11 - October 25, 1999 One must assume that those headed to work at this time are the same ones who then return between 3:15 and 4:15, when Old Scugog is extremely busy with walking school children and buses. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report) D-6 Correspondence from George Latter, 30 Morgandale Crescent, Bowmanville, L1C 3N2, regarding safety in Soper Creek Park. At a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 21, 1999, a recommendation was made that he would be advised of Council's decision. As of this date he has received no communications. Surely it does not take 3 months to come up with proposals and solutions, or is the Consultant paid by the hour and therefore it's in his best interest to prolong the procedure? On another topic - Cat Tax. If a person owns a cat which is both neutered and declawed, and never goes outside since it would be unable to defend itself, and is therefore no burden to neighbours, etc., should it not be treated the same way as a car which never leaves the property and is not required to be taxed? Another thing that bothers him about this Cat Tax. Where and /or what are these taxes going to be applied to? This has never been made clear to him in the newspaper articles. Is it a simple "get rich" scheme on the back of pet owners and do we really think people are going to admit to having a cat(s) to the "cat cops ?" This law is a bad one since it is bound to fail. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk for response) D-7 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising Council that the Board at its meeting of October 1, 1999, adopted clause 2 in Transportation Committee Report No. 5 as amended. Included in the clause was arecommendation Board's August 10th Transportation Committee that the proceedings f m Transportation Workshop be sent to GTSB member municipalities and transit authorities for comment within 60 da(Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works for preparation of a report) Summary of Correspondence -12- October 25, 1999 D - 8 Steve Oke, Chairman Poppy Campaign, The Royal Canadian Legion, requesting permission to distribute poppies in the Municipality of Clarington between November 1 to November 11, 1999. They are also asking permission to fly the Poppy Flag during that period. Our permission for the above duties in their Poppy Campaign is important to the success of our campaign and fulfillment to the veterans and their spouses in need. (Motion to approve request to distribute poppies and to fly the Poppy Flag) D - 9 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services /Clerk, Municipality of Chatham -Kent, Civic Centre, P.O. Box 640, Chatham, N7M 5K8, advising that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the agri -food sector has been a cornerstore of the economy, locally, provincially, and nationally; AND WHEREAS the current returns to the farmer in many of the major commodities are at or near all time lows with expected gross return to corn, soybean, wheat, pork and beef in Chatham -Kent at 75 million dollars below the five -year average; AND WHEREAS the impact of these low prices spreads throughout the whole economy; AND WHEREAS once again the Canadian farmer must sit helplessly as support from the national treasuries of many of our trading competitors is directed to meet this price crisis in other countries; AND WHEREAS the courts have recently identified at least two examples of marking fixing that added artificial costs to our farmers; AND WHEREAS there has been a rapidly increasing concentration of ownership of agricultural suppliers by transnational interests; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Municipality of Chatham - Kent go on record as recognizing the impact of this looming price disaster; AND FURTHER that the Municipality of Chatham -Kent urge the Provincial and Federal governments to ensure that the programs that are available to our farmers keep them competitive with our other primary trading partners /competitors; AND FURTHERMORE that we insist that both levels of government pursue aggressively any hint of market collusion that would create unfair costs or decrease market prices to our farmers; Summary of Correspondence -13- October 25, 1999 AND FURTHERMORE that this resolution be forwarded to the Provincial and Federal Agriculture Ministers, to the local MPs and MPPs, and to all municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement and support." (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS OCTOBER 25,1999 BY -LAWS 99 -98 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #7 of Report #1) 99 -99 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #7 of Report #1) 99 -100 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #7 of Report #1) 99 -101 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #7 of Report #1) 99 -154 being a by -law to authorize The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (the "Corporation ") to enter into the Agency Agreement, between CHUMS Financing Corporation and Local Authority Services Limited, as Agent, and Eligible Investors with respect to "ONE - The Public Sector Group of Funds" and to authorize the Mayor and Cleric to execute the necessary documents for that purpose (Item #14 of Report #1) 99 -155 being a by -law to authorize a purchase agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, in respect to the Purchase of Kendal Public School, Kendal (Item #19 to Report #1) 99 -156 being a by -law to amend By -law 98 -10, a by -law to Appoint Members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council October 12, 1999) 99 -157 being a by -law to amend By -law 98 -12 to appoint Members to the Newcastle Arena Board (Approved by Council October 12, 1999) 99 -158 being a by -law to amend By -law 83 -83, as amended a by -law to constitute a Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Planning Act 1983 (Approved by Council October 12, 1999)