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COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 21, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
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DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2000
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 7, 2000
DELEGATIONS
1. Terry Burns, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, LIE IWI - Traffic Situation
COMMUNICATIONS
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I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 1, 2000
1-2 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum dated January 12, 2000
1-3 OntarioPower Generation - December 1999 Nuclear Report Card
1-4 M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Region Study Retreat
1-5 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - Bid
Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games
1-6 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commissions - 905 Area
Code
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Council Agenda - 2 - February 21, 2000
I - 7 Allan Evelyn, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury - Integrated /Shared
Training Programs for GTA Firefighters
1- 8 Shirley Farr, Secretary, Clarington Girls Hockey Association - Thank you Letter
regarding the Ontario Lottery Corporation
I - 9 Bernard Richard, Program Specialist, Radiation and Environmental Protection
Division, Atomic Energy Control Board - Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
`A' Return to Service
I - 10 Peter M. Crockett, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, 20 Carlton Street,
Suite 121, Toronto, M513 2H5 - 50" Annual Convention and "Best Ball" Golf
Tournament
I - 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Makes Pre - budget Submission
I - 12 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Ontario Energy Board Issues Decision
Regarding Electricity Rates
I - 13 Jena Cameron, FCM Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian Municipalities -
FCM Files Submission on behalf of Municipal Governments
1-14 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - CLOCA Acquires Over 100 Acres
in Land Donations
I - 15 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Dogs are Required to be on a
Leash at all Times While in the CLOCA Conservation Areas
I - 16 Air Canada - Air Canada and Canadian Airlines adds 30 New Routes and 11 New
Destinations
I - 17 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Thanking us
for our Continued Support of the Association
I - 18 Carol Brown, Executive Director, Intercede Diversion Program, 40 King Street
West, Suite 506, Oshawa, L1H IA4 - Intercede Diversion Program
I - 19 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Four Year Municipal Term of Office
I - 20 The Social Development Council of Ajax - Pickering, 132A Commercial Avenue,
Ajax, L I S 2115 - Community Wellness Study of Durham Region
I - 21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Street Crossing Agreement
I - 22 Newcastle Ratepayers Association - Municipal Amalgamation
Council Agenda -3 - February 21, 2000
I - 23 Pat Crimmins, Deputy Cleric, The Regional Municipality of Halton - Oak, Ridges
Moraine
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D - 1 Steve Stewart, President, Canadian Red Cross - Proclaim March as Red Cross
Month
D - 2 Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus - Oak Ridges' Trail Association
D - 3 David and Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB 1MO - Oak Ridges'
Trail Association
D - 4 Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Regional Home Builders' Association -
New Homes Month
D - 5 Garth Gilpin, Secretary - Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business
Centre - Request for Street Closings
D - 6 Marilyn Holm and Bob Attwell, Senior Development Associate, United Nations
World Health Organization - Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day
D - 7 John Laracy, Director, Resource Development, Young Women's Christian
Association - International Women's Day
D - 8 Craig Brown, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library - 2000 Capital Budget
and Four -year Forecast
D-9 Eric Greenspoon, President, Noise Watch, 65 Front Street West, Suite 0116,
Box 35, Toronto, M5J IE6 - International Noise Awareness Day
D - 10 Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock - Health Care
D - 11 Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region - Amalgamation
D - 12 Bill Salter, Ontario Senior Games Association President - Invitation to Apply as
the Host of the Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships
D - 13 Umberto Sapone, Sapone & Cautillo, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201, Box 17,
Toronto, M6A 2T3 - 3 King Street, Hampton
D - 14 Jayne Carman, Deputy Clerk, County of Brant - Agricultural Societies
Council Agenda - 4 - February 21, 2000
D - 15 Gordon M. Burns, Clerk, Town of North Perth - CRF Funding Issue for
Farmland /Managed Forest Tax Rebate /Ratio
D - 16 W.M. Bouma, Clerk- Administrator, County of Hastings - Special Circumstances
Funding
D - 17 David A. Smith, Arthur Street, Newcastle - Cat Licensing
D - 18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Modified 2 -Tier System
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 14, 2000
2. Report SOLIC -0 1 -00 - Further Extension of "Unwinding Date" Provided in the
Principles of Understanding with Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of
Clarington Dated November 3, 1997
3. Confidential Verbal Report from the Director of Community Services regarding a
Property Matter.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report PD- 016 -00 - Rezoning Application - Eric Cameron - Part Lot 10,
Concession 3, Former Township of Darlington, 2681 Concession Road 4 (Tabled
to Council by the General Purpose and Administration Committee
February 14, 2000)
2. Report WD -14 -00 - Rationalizing Transit Service, Highway No. 2 /Highway
No. 401 Corridor (Tabled to Council by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee February 14, 2000)
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
(a) Regional Update
(b) Committee /Boards Update
Council Agenda -5 - February 21, 2000
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 1, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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I — 2 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 12, 2000.
(A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-3 OntarioPower Generation, advising Council of their performance report card for
the month of December 1999. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the
Summary of Correspondence.)
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I - 4 M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town of Ajax
on February 7, 2000, the following resolution:
"THAT the resolution and action plan approved by the Region of Durham
Council regarding the recent Region Study Retreat recommendations be
endorsed."
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I - 5 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, informing
the Municipality of Clarington that they will be sending Bid Guidelines for the
2002 Ontario Winter /Summer Games and the 2004 Ontario Winter /Summer
Games in the near future. The ministry is requesting bids for two complete sets of
Games in order to allow municipalities greater time to fundraise and seek
corporate sponsorship for the Games. The Bid deadline will be approximately 10
weeks after the Guidelines are distributed. The Games are held every two years
and are the highest profile multi -sport competition for amateur athletes in Ontario.
The Games provide an opportunity for Ontario's amateur athletes to develop their
skills and move on to other provincial, national and international competitions.
The Winter Games are traditionally held in March followed by the Summer
Games in August. The Ontario Games offer substantial benefits to the host
communities; in fact, previous Games have generated an economic impact of over
$2.0 million dollars. Host communities gain recognition from across the
province, generating interest in the local economy and increasing tourism. The
Region of Durham, the first Regional Municipality of its size to host the Summer
Games, will bring over 3000 athletes, coaches, managers and officials to the eight
communities hosting the major sporting events in the region.
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Each community will have the opportunity to host at least one sport, creating
excitement across the largest regional municipality in Ontario.
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1-6 Canadian Radio - television and Telecommunications Commission, advising that
telephone numbers in the 905 area code are projected to run out sometime in
2004. The Canadian Radio - television and Telecommunications Commission has
set up a relief plan working group to introduce a new area code in the 905 area.
Considering the interest this issue may generate, if the Municipality of Clarington
wishes to participate or be kept informed of the work being done by the 905
Relief Planning Committee, please write to the Secretary General.
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I - 7 Allan Evelyn, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, 19000 Leslie Street,
Sharon, LOG 1VO, advising that the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury on
January 10, 2000, passed a resolution that does not support a joint training facility
for the GTA. Their Council does support joint training facilities provided it is
within an area that would make it economically feasible.
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I - 8 Shirley Farr, Secretary, Clarington Girls Hockey Association, extending their
thanks to Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, for her part in the receipt of
monies in the amount of $1,384.61 from the Ontario Lottery Corporation. They
appreciate the support of their league and the promotion of girl's hockey in the
Municipality of Clarington.
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1-9 Bernard Richard, Program Specialist, Radiation and Environmental Protection
Division, Atomic Energy Control Board, following notification by Ontario Power
Generation (OPG) that it intended to apply for regulatory approval for the return
to service of the Pickering NGS -A reactors at the Pickering NGS facility, the
Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) determined that an environmental
assessment was required in accordance with the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act (CEAA) before a regulatory decision on this licensing request
could be made. Accordingly, the AECB drafted a scope of assessment document,
which was issued for public comment in the fall in 1999. The "scope of
assessment" document provides OPG with guidance and direction from the AECB
for the conduct of the assessment, the assessment process and schedule, and the
structuring of the environmental assessment report to be submitted to the AECB
for review and decision. The AECB has completed its review of the comments
received from the public and other stakeholders on the draft version of the
document, and has issued the scope of assessment document to OPG. The next
step in the CEAA process is for OPG to prepare a draft environmental assessment
screening report and submit it to the AECB for review.
Summary of Correspondence -3 - February 21, 2000
The draft environmental assessment screening report will be made available to the
public and other stakeholders for comment prior to its finalization. The public
and other stakeholders will also have an opportunity to comment on the
environmental assessment screening report when it is presented to the Board for
approval, which is expected to occur sometime in the summer of 2000 or later.
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1-10 Peter M. Crockett, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, 20 Carlton Street,
Suite 121, Toronto, M513 2H5, inviting the Mayor and Members of Council to
participate in the 50th Annual Convention. In 1950, a small group of municipal
officials, traffic engineers and police officers met in Kitchener to discuss the need
for a co- ordinated effort to improve traffic management in Ontario. Their goal
was to develop a collective approach to Traffic Safety by drawing together the
knowledge and expertise of those in the field of Enforcement, Engineering and
Education. Fifty years later, elected officials, traffic engineers and police officers
will be meeting at the Four Points Hotel, Sheraton Kitchener from June 4 - 6,
2000, to discuss today's traffic enforcement and safety issues.
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I - 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Provincial Standing
Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs seeks input in the 2000 Ontario
Provincial Budget. Municipalities and the Province share a common objective, to
improve the economic outlook for Ontario, its communities and taxpayers. AMO
has called on the Province to work with them to ensure that they provide the
people of Ontario with better government at a reasonable cost without
compromising representation and the principles of good government. The
submission builds on the expectation that a balanced budget is likely. AMO sent
the following five simple, key messages:
i. A balanced budget and income redistribution programs
ii. The balanced budget and local service realignment support
iii. The balanced budget and the regulatory environment
iv. The balanced budget and a new Municipal Act
V. The balanced budget and infrastructure, the backbone of economic success
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1-12 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Ontario
Energy Board (OEB) issues decision regarding electricity rates. AMO provides
the Municipality with a summary of the OEB decision on matters relating to the
proposed rate handbook. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the
Summary of Correspondence.)
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Summary of Correspondence - 4 - February 21, 2000
1-13 Jena Cameron, FCM Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
advising that FCM files submission on behalf of municipal governments
regarding CRTC right -of -way proceeding. "Municipal governments must ensure
that public land is used responsibly by everyone - including telecommunications
companies - and that all users pay their share." This is the message the Federation
of Canadian Municipal wants heard as the Canadian Radio - television and
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) begins a key proceeding to look at
telephone and cable company use of municipal property known as rights -of -way.
FCM is urging the CRTC to define clear principles of access from which
municipalities may negotiate with telephone and cable companies.
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1-14 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising the Municipality of
Clarington that CLOCA has acquired over 1000 acres in land donations recently.
The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority owns over 3,000 acres of
environmentally sensitive lands in Durham Region, concentrated on the Oak
Ridges Moraine, Lake Iroquois Shoreline, Lake Ontario Waterfront and the
connecting valley lands. Wetlands, forests, wildlife habitat, groundwater
recharge /discharge and provincially significant natural heritage sites are priorities
for acquisition and stewardship. Recently 106 acres of environmentally sensitive
land came under the Authority's protection through private donation and
development dedication. The land acquisitions of 106 acres includes 86 acres
added to the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and 26 acres by Olive Street and
Townline Road, in Oshawa, known as Toad Hollow.
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1-15 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, reminding the Municipality of
Clarington and pet owners that they are required to have their dog on a leash at all
times during their visit to the conservation areas and also are asked to cleanup
after their pet (stoop and scoop). Currently dogs are allowed in all of the CLOCA
conservation areas with the exception of Lynde Shores C.A. due to its
environmental sensitivity. The Authority would like to thank the majority of dog
owners that follow the two -metre leash regulation and also clean up after their pet
when they visit the conservation areas. The leash regulation was put in place by
the Authority not only to protect nature and pets but other people using the
conservation area. The Authority is issuing a warning that pet owners that do not
follow the leash regulation will be subject to a fine of up to $1,000.
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Summary of Correspondence - 5 - February 21, 2000
1-16 Air Canada, notifying Council that Air Canada and Canadian Airlines will add 30
new routes and 11 new destinations and over 380 more transborder flights a week.
Starting in April 2000, customers will see a greater choice of convenient
departure times in selected markets and more convenient connections. This
summer, by realigning aircraft types and departure times, Air Canada and
Canadian will be able to start offering new non -stop domestic routes such as
Montreal - Edmonton, Halifax- Vancouver and Toronto - Victoria, along with an
improved spread of daily departures featuring hourly service between Toronto -
Calgary and Toronto - Vancouver. Air Canada's regional carriers and Canadian
Regional Airlines will also significantly increase service in Ontario.
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1-17 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, thanking the
Municipality for our continued support of the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario. Our membership renewal has been processed and we will continue to
receive all the benefits and privileges of AMO membership. Our ongoing support
will ensure that AMO continues to speak for the betterment of municipalities in
every part of Ontario. By combining their voices through our provincial
municipal association, 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. Our 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.
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1- 18 Carol Brown, Executive Director, Intercede Diversion Program, 40 King Street
West, Suite 506, Oshawa, L1H 1A4, updating the Municipality of Clarington on
the status of the Intercede Diversion Program. At present, they are continuing to
work with offenders and provide an opportunity for the community and victim to
have a voice in the consequences given to those persons who commit low -risk
crimes. At the same time, Intercede provides the offender with avenues that assist
them with their rehabilitation process in order to divert them from their path of
criminal behavour. The success of their model is demonstrated in their low
recidivism rate which is less than' /2 that of similar cases processed through the
courts.
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I - 19 J.D. Leach, City Cleric, City of Vaughan, advising that the Council of the City of
Vaughan on January 31, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the City of Vaughan not support an extension for this term of
office;
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THAT the City of Vaughan does lend support for a four (4) year
municipal term of office following the next term;
THAT there are merits in amalgamation and that a transition plan be put in
place after the 2000 municipal election to identify firstly amalgamation
alternatives, the roles, responsibilities and time frames of affected local
governments;
THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities involved, the
Region of York and the Province of Ontario;
THAT the City of Vaughan Council does not support some of the
recommendations in the Mayors' Position Paper, respecting the lack of
consultation with local governments, time frames and process."
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1-20 The Social Development Council of Ajax - Pickering, 132A Commercial Avenue,
Ajax, L 1 S 21-15, providing Council with a copy of the Community Wellness Study
of Durham Region.
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I - 21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on February 9, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the Regional Chair and the Clerk be authorized to execute a
Street Crossing Agreement with W.F.I. Urbanlink Ltd. in a form
acceptable to the Regional Solicitor and the Commissioner of
Works;
b) THAT Municipal Consent permits be issued to W.F.I. Urbanlink
Ltd. for the installation of conduits at designated crossings of
Regional Roads on the condition that no fibre optic cable be
installed within the conduits until the Street Crossing Agreement
has been executed; and
C) THAT a copy of Report #2000 -W -13 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the area municipalities."
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I - 22 Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising Council that the Newcastle
Ratepayers Association passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario are encouraging municipal
amalgamations;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newcastle Ratepayers
Association wish to go on record only supporting boundary changes or
amalgamations that include the entire Municipality of Clarington, and
FURTHER THAT, in the case of any amalgamation of the Municipality of
Clarington, the Newcastle Ratepayers Association supports only
amalgamation models with Durham Region Municipalities."
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I - 23 Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Halton, advising
Council that the Region Municipality of Halton on February 9, 2000, passed the
following recommendations:
"1. THAT Regional Council endorse the Greater Toronto Services
Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak
Ridges Moraine;
2. THAT the Regional Cleric forward a copy of Report
PPW17- 00 /CA- 08 -00, Halton Comments on the Greater Toronto
Services Board Resolution Concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to
the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, and all Greater Toronto Area member
municipalities."
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, Office Galleria, Suite 115, 419
King Street West, Oshawa, L1J 2K5, requesting the proclamation of March as
Red Cross Month in the Municipality of Clarington. They would like to take this
opportunity to increase the awareness of the community in regards to the various
Red Cross services available to those in need. Red Cross is also requesting that
Council allow them to fly the Red Cross flag at the Municipal Administrative
Centre during this month.
(Motion to Proclaim and grant permission to
fly the Red Cross flag)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - February 21, 2000
D-2 Beat and Edith Niklaus, expressing their concerns as to why they did not receive
any information from the Oak Ridge's Trail Association regarding the proposed
usage of the unopened road allowances. Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus own Part Lot 33,
Concession 8, in Clarke Township. It is a large area of farmland and bush. The
north end of their farmland abuts a road allowance between Concession 8 and
Concession 9, for which they want kept unopened for the following reasons.
They are already experiencing trespassers, hunters, dirt bikers who damage the
fences and property. Any opening to the main road will not only allow, but
encourage, more of the trespassers and usage by vehicles and unauthorized users.
Last summer, Mr. Niklaus repaired broken fences for days. His hard work and
material cost was due to the damage caused by irresponsible adults. He has put
up `no trespassing' signs, only to see them disappear. The Trail Association
boasts that they do not trespass or climb fences. Yet despite this Trail not even
being finalized, not only Trail Association members, but the Chair of this chapter
of the O.R.T.A., have, as recently as January 29, 2000, trespassed on their
property and climbed their fences. The Association has not given proper
notification to the land owners as specified by Council. The Association has no
regard for their own association rules, why would he expect any different actions
toward the landowners.
(Motion to refer the correspondence to the
Director of Public Works)
D - 3 David and Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB 1MO, advising Council
of their concerns regarding the Oak Ridge's Trail Association. Saturday,
January 9, 2000, they were surprised to see a group of people staring down their
driveway looking at their house. Mr. Gould went to investigate and they drove
off. He tools his car and looked to see where they had gone and discovered that
they were parked at the corner of Leskard and Skelding Roads. Mr. Gould went
home and a group of people were coming from the west of his property; again he
investigated to see who they were. They said that they were from the ORTA. Mr.
Gould told them they were trespassing and to identify themselves. They did not
and the police were called. They carried on climbing over fences, knocking down
small trees until they reached Mosport Road. They crossed the road and were
heading for Leskard and Skelding. Mr. Gould tools his video camera and went to
that location. He videotaped them in the adjacent field. When they observed him
they quickly headed for the unopened road allowance and proceeded to walls
toward him. When they arrived, they climbed the fence and exited to their
vehicles. Mr. Gould did identify three of these people, one being Mr. Forrester.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Public Works)
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February 21, 2000
D-4 Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Regional Home Builders' Association,
requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2000 as "New Homes Month"
in recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in our
economic progress and the quality of our lives. Brian Collins, President, will be
calling hoping that the Mayor will be able to be a guest at their dinner on
Tuesday, March 21, 2000, along with the other Municipal Mayors of the Durham
Region and the Regional Chair. Their industry is a major component of life in our
local municipalities and he hopes that we will take the time to recognize the
significance of the Home Building participants by joining them on the 21St
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 5 Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business
Centre, requesting that Council approve the following street closings for the dates
and times indicated:
King Street from the west side of George Street to the east side of Scugog Road,
Temperance Street from the south side of Church Street to the hole in the wall,
and Division Street from the south side of Church Street to the north side of the
Royal Bank parking lot. Also, Silver Street from Church Street to King Street to
become two -way traffic during the times indicated.
Maple Festival and All That Jazz May 6
Fabulous Fifties Festival
Midnight Madness
Apple Festival and Craft Sale
Moonlight Magic and Tree-
June 24
Closings to take place from
9:00 p.m. on May 5 until
7:00 p.m. on May 6
Closings to take place from
5:00 a.m. on June 24 to
8:00 p.m. (same day)
August 28 Closings to take place from
5:00 p.m. on August 18 to
12:30 a.m. on August 19
October 14 Closings to take place from
7:00 p.m. on October 13 to
8:00 p.m. on October 14
December 1 Closings to take place from
5:00 p.m. on December 1 to
12:30 p.m. on December 2
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Because of the on -going success of all of their annual events, and in the interest of
public safety on these occasions, they believe that the Maple Festival and the
Midnight Madness events also now require a full closing of the Downtown to
motor vehicle traffic.
(Motion to approve provided the organizers
apply for an obtain road occupancy permits)
D - 6 Marilyn Holm and Bob Attwell, Senior Development Associate, United Nations
World Health Organization, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington
support Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day on Friday, March 3, 2000. Many
people are shocked to learn that arthritis is a crippling disease that affects an
average of 1 in 1000 children under the age of 16 in Canada alone. This means
that more children live with the pain of arthritis than either diabetes or cystic
fibrosis. Juvenile Arthritis is very real to kids that have it. It can cause great pain
and suffering.. March 3, 2000, is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day, a day of hope
and a day to show our support for thousands of children who suffer with arthritis
every day 365 days a year, 24/7. It is very easy to participate. As a partner in JA
Awareness Day they are asking that each person donate a toonie and wear a blue
ribbon of hope.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 7 John Laracy, Director, Resource Development, Young Women's Christian
Association, requesting permission to sell their silk lapel daisies and bookmarks at
the Municipal Administrative Centre. The Oshawa YWCA will be launching its
month -long fundraising Daisy Campaign on March 8 in conjunction with
International Women's Day. This day is a worldwide event promoting the
prevention of violence against women in our society. As Durham Region's only
provider of emergency housing for women and children, their annual Daisy
Campaign provides an opportunity for the YWCA to encourage financial support
from our community, while raising awareness of the issues facing homeless
women and children in Durham. These are the children who are deemed at risk -
the innocent victims of domestic violence, neglect and apathy.
(Motion to give permission to the Young
women's Christian Association to sell sills
lapel daisies and bookmarks at the
Municipal Administrative Centre)
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D - 8 Craig Brown, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising that at the
Clarington Public Library's regular meeting of December 15, 1999, the Board
adopted a 2000 capital budget and four -year forecast. The Board approved this
budget for submission to Council. The Library Board's capital budget request for
2000 is $70,000. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with
By -law 85 -85. The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background material
for this request. That documentation in print and, where necessary, in computer -
readable form has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for
inclusion in the overall capital budget presentation materials which will come
before members of Council in the course of the budget process.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion with the 200 budget)
D - 9 Eric Greenspoon, President Noise Watch, 65 Front Street West, Suite 0116,
Box 35, Toronto, M5J 1E6,questing that the Municipality of Clarington
proclaim April 12, 2000, International Noise Awareness Day. April 12, 2000,
marks the 5th International Noise Awareness Day. More than 25 nations around
the world will be participating this year. As the world population continues to
grow at an unprecedented pace, so too does the amount of man -made noise
pollution. While air, soil and water pollution remain prime environmental
concerns, noise pollution has overtaken them and become the most ubiquitous of
all forms of pollution. Research continues to prove that noise pollution is a
serious environmental and health hazard.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 10 Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising that the Council of the
City of Woodstock on December 2, 1999, passed the following resolution:
"THAT on behalf of the citizens of Woodstock, Council request that the
Federal and Provincial Governments fund Health Care to sufficiently
alleviate the backlog of patient waiting lists and in turn set up Universal
Med Care to the standard acceptable to the OMA;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities
in Ontario for their endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 11 Denis Kelly., Regional Clerk, York Region, advising that the Council of York
Region on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Report dated January 2000 entitled "Reforming the 905
Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB)
Maintaining the Momentum" was submitted to the Province of Ontario
without the endorsement of any Council within the Region of York and
public consultation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that York Regional Council
does not endorse the recommendations including the time schedule to
implement the proposals in the Report; and
THAT York Regional Council requests the Province of Ontario to allow
the nine area municipalities and the regional municipality an adequate
time frame to investigate amalgamation options; conduct a review;
undertake extensive public consultation and to report back to the Province
in the next term of Council; and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minster
of Municipal Affairs and to all MPP's representing the 905 area; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to all 905 municipalities requesting
their endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D -12 Bill Salter, Ontario Senior Games Association President, 1185 Eglinton Avenue
East, Suite 204, North York, M3C 3C6, inviting Council to apply as the host of
the Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships, known as Actifest 2002.
Actifest is a program of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation in
partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association. The Ontario Senior
Games - Actifest Games are held every two years and are the highest profile
multi -event summer competition for seniors in Ontario. Actifest is traditionally
held in mid to late August. Ontario Senior Games - Actifest offers substantial
benefits to the host communities. Host communities gain recognition across the
province, as seniors come to participate, generating interest in the local economy
and increasing tourism. Mr. Salter has forwarded the Bid Guidelines for the
Ontario Senior Games - Actifest 2002, which has been prepared in conjunction
with the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation. The Bid Guidelines
outline what needs to be included in our Bid Proposal. It is anticipated that the
2002 host community will be announced at the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest
2000, which is being hosted by the Ottawa - Carleton Region August 8 - 10, 2000.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 13 - February 21, 2000
D - 13 Umberto Sapone, Sapone & Cautillo, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201, Box 17,
Toronto, M6A 2T3, questioning the construction and use of buildings at 3 King
Street, Hampton.
(Motion to refer correspondence to staff for
review and report)
D - 14 Jayne Carman, Deputy Clerk, County of Brant, advising that the Council of the
County of Brant on February 1, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Agricultural Societies in Ontario are Special Purpose
Community Organizations that have existed for approximately 140 - 150
years and have been established by Provincial Legislation (An Act
Respecting Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations, 1988 - Bill 66, as
well as previous Acts thereto) to provide various services including:
to promote agriculture through programs and activities such as
Annual fairs, livestock competitions, harness racing, agricultural
awareness, etc.
to provide various services and activities which promote the rural
way of life
to provide facilities which are needed within their mandate, but
also provides local communities with a wide range of needed
community facilities;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs ( OMAFRA), which is the lead agency responsible for
administrating the legislation, has recently initiated a major review of the
need and relevance of Bill 66 and also the programs operated thereunder;
AND WHEREAS the review of the legislation and also the role of
OMAFRA may result in Agricultural Societies having to pay municipal
property taxes on their fairgrounds and further that any annual grants paid
to Societies by OMAFRA could be eliminated;
AND WHEREAS two very active Agricultural Societies are located in
Brant County - the Paris Agricultural Society, which owns and operates
the Paris Fairgrounds and the Burford Agricultural Society which owns
and operates the Burford Fairgrounds ;
AND WHEREAS the changes in property tax status would have
devastating effects on both Agricultural Societies which might lead to
payments of between 10 percent of the Society's annual revenues being
held in taxes;
Summary of Correspondence -14- February 21, 2000
AND WHEREAS the two Agricultural Societies in Brant County are
major contributors to our local community in terms of tourism and
economic development, as well as facilities that are made available to
individuals, groups, businesses and organizations;
AND WHEREAS the two local Agricultural Societies have made it very
clear to County Council that the organizations could not survive if they
had to pay property taxes on their grounds and further the members of
both organizations would be unwilling to donate countless hours of
volunteer time if any tax dollars had to be paid on volunteer efforts to
maintain community facilities as well as operate needed community
programs and services;
AND WHEREAS the loss of any fairs, programs, activities, facilities or
equipment would have major detrimental effects on our Brant County
communities, as well as potentially creating the need for the County to
divert additional tax dollars to operate and maintain facilities as well as
services that were formerly provided by volunteers;
AND WHEREAS the possible loss of any fair or fairgrounds and also the
need for any tax dollars to be rediverted is totally unacceptable to County
Council;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of
Brant respectfully petitions the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs to instruct Ministry staff to cease and desist any review of the
legislation affecting Agricultural Societies and Horticultural Organizations
which would lead to the elimination of tax exempt status of Society owned
fairgrounds;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of
Brant requests the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to
reinstate the full amount of grant funding that assists Agricultural
Societies, it being recognized that the recent annual payments for
approximately 240 Agricultural Societies and 230 Horticultural
Organizations across the Province amounts to only 1.2 million dollars per
year;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, all municipalities in Ontario, and all MPPs in the Province for
their support and action."
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 15 - February 21, 2000
D - 15 Gordon M. Burns, Clerk, Town of North Perth, advising that the Council of the
Town of North Perth on February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, the Town of North Perth experienced a funding deficiency
with regard to the Local Services Realignment (LSR) as part of the
Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) for 1998 and 1999; and
WHEREAS, the calculation of the Farmland /Managed Forest Rebate did
not equitably take into account the effect of the changes and shifts in
assessment under the Current Value Assessment (CVA); and
WHEREAS, the tax ratios have resulted in further shifts in taxes between
tax classes in an effort to finance the revenue deficiency created by the
Farmland /Managed Forest Rebate creating unfair tax burdens; and
WHEREAS, the comparative tax calculation has been complicated and
obscured by the LSR, the CVA, tax ratios and supposed tax room; and
WHEREAS, the net result is that the Town of North Perth is left without
adequate funding and without tax room; and
WHEREAS, the Council and staff of the Town of North Perth have
brought this issue to the attention of the Minister of Finance, the Minster
of Municipal Affairs and the local MLA on numerous occasions without a
satisfactory response;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town o f North Perth hereby:
1. Petitions the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Finance,
to retroactively fund the revenue deficiency created by the LSR
Farmland /Managed Forest Rebate calculation, for all affected
municipalities in rural Ontario
2. Insists that action on this matter be taken immediately to enable
planning and financing considerations for fiscal year 2000
FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all rural municipalities
in Ontario, to related Farm Business Organizations and to related
Municipal Organizations for their consideration, support and action.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence -16- February 21, 2000
D - 16 W.M. Bouma, Clerk- Administrator, County of Hastings, advising that the Council
of the County of Hastings on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario Works,
land ambulance, social housing, child care and Provincial Offences
programs to the County of Hastings through the Consolidated Municipal
Services Management Agreement;
AND WHEREAS the County of Hastings is responsible for providing
staff, accommodation and studies on how to most effectively implement
these programs;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Hastings
petition the Government to reinstate Special Circumstances Funding to
cover transitional and implementation costs for these downloaded
services. Further that a copy of this special resolution be circulated to
A.M.O. and all other Counties with the Province of Ontario to request that
they petition the Provincial Government in support of this request.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 17 David A. Smith, Arthur Street, Newcastle, advising Council that he is agreeing
with an article in the local newspaper regarding Clarington cat licensing as being
a "money grab" by local politicians. There seems to have been very little public
input, and seemed to have been rushed through, instead of letting the public
become involved over a period of a couple of years. It is up to our local
representatives to `hold the line' on all increases, to stop marking us pay
additional fees, parking fees, etc. The Municipality has done a lot of good but he
things that we have made an error.
(Motion for Direction)
D — 18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Report of the Facilitator, Action Plan and following
recommendations, from the Regional Council Study Retreat of
January 11 -12, 2000, be adopted by Regional Council and forwarded to
the eight Area Municipalities for endorsement:
THAT a modified 2 -tier system of Regional Government be
retained in Durham, with a slimmed -down Region acting as an
agent of the lower tier;
Summary of Correspondence -17- February 21, 2000
2. THAT, recognizing the Province's direction in pursuing a
reduction in the number of municipalities, the Region supports and
encourages potential amalgamations or governance reform
processes to be determined by June 30, 2000, with a final report by
June 30, 2000, with a final report by June 30, 2001;
THAT the Region endorses the Public Works W.D.W. review and
progress to date and directs staff to continue the process with all
Area Municipalities with a comprehensive decision report to be
tabled at Regional Council and the Area Municipal Councils by
May 31, 2000;
4. THAT the Region endorses the early completion and
implementation of the Durham Insurance Pool by no later than
March 31, 2000 and requests that Pickering and Oshawa Council
endorse participating so that taxpayers savings can be maximized;
5. THAT the Region requests that the P.O.A. process be completed
and dealt with by all Councils no later than April 1, 2000, so that
implementation can be started April 1, 2001, with projected
revenues of $4.0 M to the Region and Area Municipalities;
6. THAT, in order to strengthen the Area Municipal Fire Services, the
Region encourage the Fire Chiefs to investigate, prioritize and
report on the following items:
Development of a joint emergency medical services
training program.
ii Joint purchase of fire flashover simulation equipment.
iii Development of automatic aid response programs.
iv Participation in Regional co- operative purchasing group.
v Joint fire communications resource centre.
vi Development of a Regional arson investigation task force.
vii Joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York Region co-
operative purchasing group.
Summary of Correspondence - 18 - February 21, 2000
7. THAT the Regional Council will review the issue of the number of
politicians in Durham Region after the receipt of the local
government studies and their outcomes, and will determine if
further changes are needed. As well, at that time, the issue of
direct, or indirect, election of the Region Chair will be reviewed.
8. THAT the Regional Council strike a Committee comprised of the
Regional Chair, and eight Mayors to review our involvement with
the G.T.S.B. and to consult with the Regional Council and Area
Municipal Councils to form a position with respect to G.T.S.B.
reform."
(A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
BY -LAWS
2000 -18 being a by -law to assume certain streets with the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10
of Report #1)
2000 -19 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10
of Report #1)
2000 -20 being a by -law to authorize the execution of a Pipe Crossing Agreement
between Canadian Pacific Railway and The Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington for the construction and future maintenance of
a proposed storm sewer at Mileage 165.60, Plan 18T -88047 (Item #9 of
Report #1)
2000 -21 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #I I
of Report #1)
2000 -22 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item # 11
of Report #1)
2000 -23 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item # 13
of Report #1)
2000 -24 being a by -law to amend By -law 97 -138 respecting the acceptance and
assumption by the Municipality of Clarington of certain public highways
shown on Registered Plan IOM -826 (Item #13 of Report #1)
2000 -25 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Veltri & Sons, Bowmanville, Ontario, to
enter into an agreement for the sale of 163, 169, 185 and 181 High Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario (Confidential Report TR- 01 -00)
2000 -26 being a by -law to amend a certain portion of Plan 685 as not being subject
to Part Lot Control (Confidential Report TR- 01 -00)
2000 -27 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Report PD- 016 -00)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
2000 -28 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the
Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the
Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 (Report SOLIC -1 -00)
2000 -29 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Approved
by Council June 29, 1996)
Council Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, February 7, 2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
PRAYER Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
February 7, 2000
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Manager Development and Review Branch, L. Taylor
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell stated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to the presentation of Blue Circle Cement
Community Relations Committee.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-63-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT theminutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
January 24, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 2 - February 7, 2000
PRESENTATIONS
Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect the
following presentation and vacated his chair. Councillor Schell indicated
that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement.
Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Co -Chairs, Blue Circle Cement
Community Relations Committee, c/o 400 Waverley Road South,
Bowmanville, LIC 3K3 presented the Committee's annual report for
1998/1999. They indicated that the purpose of the Committee was to
build on the improved relationship and create an opportunity for open
dialogue between the Committee and Blue Circle Cement. In order to
fulfil the mandate, eight meetings have been held and a survey was
completed as a tool for issue prioritisation. Issues to be addressed, in
order of priority, included:
• Air quality emissions and dust;
• Vibrations, blasting and cracked basements;
• Noise, diesel smells and scheduled removal of overburden;
• Dock operations, expansion and screening;
• Schedule of work as it relates to the principles of understanding;
• Noise from plant, crushers, etc;
• Shoreline erosion;
• Other issues as they arise
They noted that as the year progressed, the nature of the meetings has
transformed from an "issue and concern based format" toward one of
information sharing and problem resolution. The members have
concluded that the improved relations between all parties has continued to
move in a very positive direction and they are recommending Council
support the continuation of the Committee and its mandate.
George Khouri, President and Victoria Greene, Business Development
Officer, Clarington Board of Trade, P.O. Box 434, Bowmanville, LIC 3Z2
presented the Board's 2000 annual work program and proposed budget to
Council. They outlined their proposed work program as follows:
• Goal #1 - increase Board membership to 500;
• Goal #2 - raise profile of Board in the community;
• Goal #3 - complete marketing plan;
• Goal #4 - proactive contact with businesses;
• Goal #5 - increase awareness of local businesses;
• Goal #6 - become the main business development resource in
Clarington.
Council Minutes
PRESENTATIONS
DELEGATIONS
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February 7, 2000
Victoria Greene described how the Board plans on obtaining their goals
for the Year 2000. George Khouri presented the proposed 2000 budget in
which they have broken out the costs associated with running a Board of
Trade office for 500 members with part-time staff. He requested that
Council speedily approve the contents of the annual work program and
proposed budget and that the previously agreed amount of $75,000 for
their services in the Year 2000 be forwarded as soon as possible.
Leon Sterling, 7 Hillhurst Crescent, Courtice, L 1 E 2A5 was called but was
not present.
Terry Bums, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, LIE 1 W 1 advised prior to the
meeting that it was necessary for him to reschedule his delegation.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-64-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Item I - 8.
"CARRIED"
I - 1
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
C06.CL
January 18, 2000.
(Received for Information)
1-2
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
C06.GA
January 20, 2000.
(Received for Information)
1-3
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
C06.NE
November 15, 1999.
(Received for Information)
1-4
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
C06.GA
December 16, 1999.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 4 - February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 5 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C 10.M0 January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT as a result of the overwhelming mandate given to us by the
citizens of our city in the 1996 referendum and in the 1997
municipal election, the Council of the City of Oshawa continues to
oppose Oshawa's involvement in any amalgamation, political or
administrative, with the City of Toronto or with any other body
dominated by the City of Toronto;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
1-6 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C 10.M0 January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham to strike a committee, comprised
of the Regional Chair and the eight Mayors of the area
municipalities, to review the Region's involvement with the
Greater Toronto Services Board and that the Council agrees to
consult with the Regional Municipality as it develops a position on
GTSB reform;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality of
Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 5 - February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
1-7 Michael Power, AMO President, advising of registration for the 2000
AMO Annual Conference. After the tremendous success of the 1999
AO LAS AMO Annual Conference, they have been overwhelmed with requests to
register for the 2000 AMO Annual Conference. As a result, they are
already providing us with the opportunity to register and realize
substantial savings. By registering early, before the Early Bird deadline,
AMO members can save more than 30% over the on site fee. To mark the
new millennium, the AMO Annual Conference is being held in the
nation's capital from August 13 - 16, 2000. As our host, Ottawa has
pledged to make this conference a truly memorable event. As local
government officials, we all face considerable challenges. Over a dozen
practical workshops will be offered that will ensure that we receive critical
and timely solutions to these challenges. As well, AMO will be inviting
senior Cabinet and provincial government officials to answer our
questions and hear our concerns.
(Received for Information)
1-9 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C 10.MO January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS our participation on the Greater Toronto Services
Board is fundamentally in opposition to the expressed will of the
citizens of our City;
AND WHEREAS in its current configuration, the GTSB facilitates
the domination of smaller municipalities, including Oshawa, by the
City of Toronto and the larger municipalities on the GTSB;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa
continues to oppose our forced participation in the current Greater
Toronto Services Board;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes
6- February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
1-10 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C10.MO January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham that supports the retention of a
modified two tier system of Regional Government, with the
slimmed down Regional Government acting as an agent of the
lower tier;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C10.MO January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT, in recognition of the Province's direction in pursuing the
reduction in the number of municipalities, the Council of the City
of Oshawa endorses the draft position of the Region of Durham
that supports and encourages potential amalgamations or
governance reform processes;
AND THAT Council further agrees to actively work with the
Region and our neighbouring municipalities to develop an action
plan by
June 30, 2000, and to work towards a final report by no later than
June 30, 2001;
AND THAT full public consultation be held;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 7 - February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATION
1-12 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C10.MO January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT in order to facilitate consultation between the Region of
Durham and its member municipalities, the Council of the City of
Oshawa agrees to:
endorse the proposed Public Works Who Does What
review, and directs our staff to continue to work with the
staff of the Region and area municipalities to prepare a
comprehensive report to be tabled at the Regional Council
and at the Councils of the area municipalities by
May 31, 2000;
2. review its participation in the Durham Insurance Pool and
forward its position to the Regional Council by no later
than March 31, 2000;
work with the Region and area municipalities to facilitate
the completion of the Provincial Offences Act review
process by no later than April 1, 2000, in order to meet a
target implementation date of April 1, 2001;
4. work with the Region and area municipalities to strengthen
the Area Municipal Fire Services by directing our staff to
investigate, prioritise and report on the following items:
- development of ajoint emergency medical services
training program
- joint purchase of fire flashover simulation
equipment
- development of automatic aid response programs
- participation in Regional co-operative purchasing
group
- joint fire communications resource centre
- development of a Regional arson investigation task
force
- joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York
Region co-operative purchasing group
- any other services that be similarly beneficial across
area municipal boundaries.
Council Minutes - 8 - February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
I - 13 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
C10.M0 January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa endorses the draft
position of the Region of Durham that indicates that the Region
will review the issue of the number of politicians in Durham
Region after the receipt of the local government studies and their
outcomes; and,
FURTHER, the Council endorses the draft position that the issue
of direct or indirect election of the Regional Chair is to be
reviewed at the same time as the number of politicians;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario."
(Received for Information)
1-14 Thomas W. Flood, Co -Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000, c/o Town of
Ajax, providing a copy of the second issue of the Ontario Summer Games
M02.GE 2000 newsletter. Through this, it is the desire of the Games Organizing
Committee to keep all regional and local municipal Councils informed as
to how things are evolving.
(Received for Information)
1- 15 Axel P. Starck, Executive Vice President Distribution, Veridian
Connections, acknowledging our letter of January 5, 2000, regarding
L04.HY Veridian Connection's policy on development costs. John Wiersma,
President and CEO of their parent company Veridian Corporation has met
and continues to participate with representatives of Durham UDI and the
Durham Home Builders Group to explain their position on and their goals
for this issue.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 9 - February 7, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
1-16 The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, thanking the
Municipality for the letter in support of a resolution by the Regional
C 10.M0 Municipality of Durham regarding income tax legislation relating to film
production in Canada. The Durham Resolution recommends the
elimination of provisions in the Income Tax Act that require foreign actors
working on Canadian productions to pay income tax on the full amount of
their earnings in Canada. The resolution also recommends that the Film or
Video Production Services Tax Credit (FVPSTC) remain unchanged. The
FVPSTC generally supports foreign producers. In 1999, a private -sector
film advisory group recommended to the Minister of Canadian Heritage,
the Honourable Sheila Copps, that the FVPSTC be made available only to
Canadian producers. While the group's recommendations do not represent
government policy, its recommendations and advice are sought and
seriously considered by the government. He understands that the
Department of Canadian Heritage is continuing to consider the report of
the advisory group. Regarding the issue of the payment of tax by non-
resident actors, he would like to mention that income taxes paid in Canada
by non-residents can generally be credited against their tax liability in
their country of residence. For U.S. residents, for instance, a foreign tax
credit against U.S. federal taxes almost completely offsets Canadian taxes.
That is, the imposition of tax by Canada will simply re -direct tax from the
U.S. government to the Canadian government. This relief is provided for
in the Canada -U.S. Income Tax Convention. In the case of state taxes,
however, California and some other U.S. states have not adopted the
Canada -U.S. Income Tax Convention agreed to by the U.S. federal
government. Consequently, there may be a slight overlap of taxation for
residents of those states. This state tax issue is currently under review by
the Film Industry Advisory Committee of the Canada Customs and
Revenue Agency (CCRA). The advisory committee is reviewing the
concerns expressed by the film industry as a result of the CCRA's
compliance initiative requiring all non-resident actors to file income tax
returns in accordance with Canadian law.
(Received for Information)
1- 17 L.J. Mikulich, City Clerk, Clerk's Division, Legal Services Department,
City of Brampton, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, L6Y 4R2,
C 10.MO advising that the City of Brampton passed the -following resolution on
January 17, 2000:
"WHEREAS it is known that Brampton was first settled some 180
or more years ago; and
WHEREAS Brampton was incorporated as a village in 1853; and
Council Minutes - to- February 7, 2000
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WHEREAS Brampton was established as the County Seat; and
WHEREAS Brampton was incorporated as a town in 1873; and
WHEREAS Brampton became a City in 1974; and
WHEREAS Brampton has a long and rich history of community
and growth; and
WHERAS the City of Brampton continues to experience growth
and will soon be the third largest city in Ontario; and
WHEREAS Brampton is a unique diverse community with a
population of over 300,000 that is expected to double in the next
twenty years; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has given strong indication
by recent action in other communities that government
restructuring and the amalgamation of municipalities are
possibilities that exist in the future of the 905 Area within the
Greater Toronto Area including the Region of Peel and the City of
Brampton; and
WHEREAS Brampton wants to ensure that any restructuring of
local government has a positive benefit to its constituents and that
those constituents have a voice in their future; and
WHEREAS such restructuring has resulted in the creation of
municipalities with single tiered governments; and
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has given other indications
that Municipalities, such as Brampton, have an opportunity to put
forward or to take some steps on their own to restructure
government; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the City of Brampton
formally notify the Provincial Government by correspondence of
our desire and intention to continue to exist as an independent, self
governing Municipality as either a two-tier format or as a one -tier
city; and further
THAT the City of Brampton Council will immediately embark on
a plan that will:
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- downsize government by 2003
- explore single tier versus two tier governance models
- include community consultation with the residential and
business community, local Provincial Members of
Parliament, the Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel
- address realigning ward boundaries
- consider financial implications on assessment and tax
payers
- respect its position in the Greater Toronto Area; and
FURTHER, that a Committee of Council be established for the
above -noted purposes; and
THAT this recommendation be circulated to the Region of
Durham, City of Oshawa, Municipality of Clarington, Town of
Ajax, Town of Pickering, Town of Whitby, Township of Brock,
Township of Scugog, Township of Uxbridge, Region of Halton,
City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton, Town
of Oakville, Region of York, City of Vaughan, Town of Aurora,
Town of Markham, Town of Georgina, Town of Richmond Hill,
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Town of East Gwillimbury,
Town of Newmarket, Township of King, City of Mississauga,
Town of Caledon and the Region of Peel."
(Received for Information)
I - 18 Tim M. Jones, Mayor, Town of Aurora, advising that the Council of the
C I O.MO Town of Aurora on January 11, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Town of Aurora recognized in the mid 1990's
that the demands on growth were so great that it undertook a
growth management study, which had the effect of temporarily
freezing new development while the study was being conducted;
AND WHEREAS the Town has already established a precedence
on a freeze in development through this process;
AND WHEREAS the Town has continued to receive applications
for development on the Oak Ridges Moraine and considers the
timeliness of this issue crucial;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Aurora advises
the Region of York that it will not support the Region's Oak
Ridges Moraine Strategy review unless the following conditions
are implemented as part of the review:
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that a freeze be implemented immediately for any
development on the Oak Ridges Moraine;
2. that no grandfathering of development applications be
considered until the long term strategy is completed;
3. that the Region request the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing to implement a Minister's Order thereby
ensuring that no development applications are approved
during the study;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Minister of
Environment, and the Mayors of the municipalities within York,
Peel and Durham Regions."
(Received for Information)
1-19 Associations of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Federal
government's Standing Committee on Finance has recommended the
M06.GE creation of a long term infrastructure program in partnership with the
Provinces and Municipalities.
(Received for Information)
1-20 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
C10.MO recommendations:
"a) THAT an Interim 2000 Regional Tax Levy be imposed on
the Area Municipalities for all property tax classes;
b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality by
equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the 1999
Regional Taxes;
C) THAT the Interim 2000 Regional Tax Levy be paid by the
Area Municipalities in two installments, fourteen days
subsequent to the two installment due dates established by
each Area Municipality for the collection of their respective
interim municipal property taxes;
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d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities of the imposition of the Interim 2000
Regional Tax levy for all property tax classes; and
e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved."
(Received for Information)
1-21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
C 10.M0 recommendation regarding confirmation of the Region's AAA Credit
Rating by Moody's Investors Services:
"a) THAT Report #2000-F-02 from R.J. Clapp, Commissioner
of Finance, be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2000-F-02 of the Commissioner
of Finance be forwarded to Area Municipalities and School
Boards."
(Received for Information)
1-22 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding
C10.M0 the Race Relations Committee:
"a) THAT Report #I 999-A-59 of the Chief Administrative
Officer be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of this report be sent to the Area
Municipalities, existing Race Relations Committees,
School Boards, and
Mr. Roland Rutland."
(Received for Information)
1-23 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
C061A dated January 18, 2000.
(Received for Information)
1-24 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
C 10.M0 resolution regarding Status Report - Highway 401 Improvements:
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"a) THAT Joint Report #2000-J-1 of the Commissioners of
Planning, Works and Finance be received for information
and a copy of this report be forwarded to all municipalities
within the Region; and
b) THAT a detailed financing strategy for the Highway 401
improvements and related Regional road work be included
in the 2000 Regional Road Servicing and Financing
Study."
(Received for Information)
1-25 Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, regarding a "Made in Durham
Solution" before the Province takes action and imposes one. Regional
Councillors unanimously adopted eight resolutions outlining restructuring
plans from their recent retreat. Although a good start, local municipal
Councils, without being given a clear direction or process will now be
asked to endorse these resolutions. The recommendations do not outline
or define what is meant by a modified 2 -tier system, a slimmed -down
Region, nor does it detail what is meant by "acting as an agent of the
lower tier". The recommendations also encourage municipalities to
amalgamate but did not offer up the elimination of Regional Government
as an option. The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has strongly
advocated that government must be more cost effective, efficient and
accountable to the people. One stop shopping for government services is
important to both business and citizens. This process should only be
looked upon as a first step to achieving 1 -tier governance. The Chamber
recognizes that all councillors in all municipalities must make difficult
decisions but they believe it is very important that the elected officials
consider all the available options, for the taxpayers must live with those
decisions. They encourage us to look beyond our municipal or regional
borders. Now is the time to map out the long-term future for our
communities. The Chamber is concerned that none of the resolutions
considered the elimination of Regional Government. They have
advocated that in any review of region wide governance the elimination of
the Upper Tier "Regional Government" must be considered. Without it
being considered, elected officials are not giving their constituents all the
options. All municipalities must look at regional services, community
demographics, census market areas, transportation infrastructure, common
issues and common services with the purpose of creating more efficiency
and eliminating duplication.
(Received for Information)
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1-26 Ontario Power Generation, 700 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G 1X6,
advising Council of the gamma ray survey results. An airborne survey of
E05.GE gamma radiation sources near the Pickering and Darlington nuclear
generating stations has found no unexpected sources of man-made gamma
radiation beyond the stations' boundaries. The survey, carried out in
October 1999, showed natural sources of gamma radiation from
potassium, uranium and thorium were prevalent across the survey grid,
which extended 10 kilometres beyond the boundaries of the two stations.
However, they were within the normal values for Ontario, as reported by
the Geological Survey of Canada. As expected, man-made sources of
cesium -136, cobalt -60 and nitrogen -16 were recorded within the stations.
Man-made sources of cesium -137 detected outside the stations were
attributed to fallout from atomic weapons testing in the 1950s and `60s,
and were typical of those found around the world at the same latitudes.
Gamma rays can only travel from 10 to 20 cm through rock or soil before
they are significantly reduced in intensity. As a result, roads, parking lots
and buildings, as well as trees reduce the intensity level and this effect
shows up prominently on the radioactivity maps. For example, Highway
401 and other roads showed up as a strip of low radioactivity across most
of the survey area. The findings at the two nuclear stations were:
Nitrogen -16 was detected directly over the operating units at each
station, and is due to normal operations.
Cobalt -60 was detected at six locations within the Pickering plant
boundary, as well as Cesium -137 in at least one of these sites.
These sources of radiation were known to Ontario Power
Generation prior to the survey, and were either located in storage
facilities or the result of normal plant operations.
Apart from the Nitrogen -16, Cobalt -60 and Cesium -137 detected
within the boundaries of the two plants, and the weapons fallout,
no other man-made sources of gamma radiation were detected
within the survey area.
(Received for Information)
1-27 Joel Sloggett, Manager of Planning, Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board and Paul
F21.DE Brace, Manager of Planning Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board, regarding Education Development Charges. The
Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District
School Board and the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board have
engaged a consultant to complete an Education Development Charge
study in preparation for the implementation of an E.D.C. by-law. The
draft study has been completed and presented to the K.P.R. Board on
Thursday, January 20, 2000, and to the P.V.N.C. Board on Tuesday,
January 25, 2000.
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Under the E.D.C. legislation, municipalities are required to collect the
education development charge on behalf of the Boards and remit to the
Boards. We are cordially invited to a meeting jointly sponsored by the
two boards, where information and data from the study will be shared. A
representative from the Urban Analysis Group (the Boards' consultant)
will be present to answer questions and hear our comments. The meeting
will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2000, in the General Meeting Room
on the lower level of the K.P.R. Education Centre at 1:00 p.m.
(Received for Information)
1-8 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
Governance January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
Review
Committee "THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa establishes a Special
C10.MO Sub -Committee of the Strategic Initiatives Committee called the
Governance Review Committee, comprised of all members of City
Council, to:
(a) liaise with the Region of Durham, the Area Municipalities,
the GTSB and the Province of Ontario on governance
issues that could impact upon the City of Oshawa and its
residents,
(b) investigate and develop governance positions for the
consideration of the Council of the City of Oshawa,
AND FURTHER, that Council Iry Harrell is appointed Chair of
the Governance Review Committee and Councillor Robert
Boychyn is appointed Vice -Chair;
AND FURTHER THAT City Manager, John Brown, is directed to
provide administrative support to the Governance Review
Committee;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities, and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
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Resolution #C-65-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-66-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 1, D - 4, D - 5 and D - 7 through D - 11, inclusive
"CARRIED"
D-2 Bev Azevedo, 132 Tumberry Crescent, Courtice, L1E 1132, requesting
(, permission to organize a 1 Ok run/walk fund raiser for Epilepsy research on
M02.GE Sunday, June 4, 2000. Ms. Azevedo has mapped out a proposed course
with room for change if necessary and will be sending a copy to the roads
department for possible closures along with any other important
information that would be required. She has been in touch with Debbie
Tuckwell of the Durham Epileptic Society and she feels there will be no
problem with the million dollar liability insurance coverage for the race.
She is also requesting that they have the use of the Courtice Complex
where the race would have the start and finish line. Most importantly it
would be a convenient place for the runners and walkers so they may have
use of parking, washrooms and access to water. They are also aware that
the general public must also have access to the Complex.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Public Works Department and to refer
the correspondence to the Community
Services Department to address the request
to use the Courtice Complex)
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D-3 Nestor Chomobay, Director, Strategic Planning, Region of Durham,
advising that the Region of Durham on December 9, 1999, passed the
C10.MO following resolution:
"THAT a copy of Report #1 999 -RTC -3 of the Commissioner of
Planning and the recommendations of the Conventional Transit
Operators Sub -Committee of RTCC, acting as the Steering
Committee for the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit
Service Review, be forwarded to the Towns of Pickering, Ajax and
Whitby, the City of Oshawa, and the Municipality of Clarington to
request their input by February 2000."
(Correspondence referred to the Public
Works Department)
D-6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
C10.M0 resolution:
"a) THAT the resolution of the County of Peterborough
concerning the cost of emergency telephone lines be
supported;
b) THAT the Solicitor General be requested to approach the
CRTC on behalf of all municipalities in Ontario to secure a
special rate for dedicated telephone lines in municipal
emergency operations centres; and
C) THAT this resolution be circulated to other municipalities
in Ontario and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO) asking for their support."
(Advised of Council's earlier decision to
support Peterborough's resolution)
D - 1 Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, PITCH -IN ONTARIO, c/o National
Office, Box 45011, Ocean Park, R.P.O., White Rock, B.C., V4A 9L1,
Pitch -In Canada advising Council that Pitch -In Canada Week is a well-known project
Week among volunteers in their community. They are inviting us, as well as
M02.GE schools, youth and service groups, the media and many others to join in
for the first Pitch -In Canada Week of the new millenium, dubbed "The
First Clean Up of the Century!" and taking place May 1 - 7, 2000. It's
easy to Participate.
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The municipality can either appoint a local coordinator to help volunteers
in our community identify and spearhead local clean-up and beautification
projects or we can support their voluntary efforts by offering assistance
with, and access to free, waste disposal. Many Councils also offer local
recognition to Pitch -In volunteers.
Resolution #C-67-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to the Director of Public
Works and a copy be forwarded to the Healthy Communities Committee
of Bowmanville.
"CARRIED"
D-5 Craig Brown, Chairman, Clarington Public Library Board, advising
Council that Freedom to Read Week is the week of February 27 -
Freedom to March 4, 2000. To celebrate our intellectual freedom, libraries,
Read Week bookstores and schools across Canada will promote displays of censored
M02.GE materials and educate the public about censorship during Freedom to Read
Week, an annual event sponsored by the Canadian book and magazine
industry. At the Clarington Public Library, they will host displays of
materials in their collection which have been banned, challenged or
removed from libraries, school libraries and bookstores. In support of this
event they are asking that Council approve the following declaration:
"WHEREAS the right to pursue the truth through free inquiry is
essential to democratic decision-making; and
WHEREAS the freedom to read is the essence of free inquiry; and
WHEREAS the freedom to read is under assault from left and right
in our society;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of
Clarington recognizes, reaffirms and defends the right of the
citizens of this community individually to decide what he or she
will or will not read (the freedom to read);
AND FURTHER IN SUPPORT OF THIS RESOLUTION, this
Council, on behalf of the citizens of Clarington proclaims this
municipality henceforth a Freedom to Read Zone in which
freedom to read is inviolable where allowed by Canadian Law."
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Resolution #C-68-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT February 27 to March 4, 2000, be proclaimed "Freedom to Read
Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance
with Municipal policy; and
THAT Craig Brown, Chairman, Clarington Public Library Board be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
D-4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following
Retirement Homes resolution:
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"a) THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to ensure that
boarding or lodging houses, including rest and retirement
homes, are required to register with local boards of health
and municipalities;
b) THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to ensure that
minimum standards for personal care are established for
boarding and lodging houses, including rest and retirement
homes, that provide such care for their residents;
C) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long
Term Care, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
Minister Responsible for Seniors' Issues are so advised of
this recommendation; and
d) THAT the Region's MPPs and area municipalities, the
Association of Local Public Health Agencies and the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario are so advised and
their support is requested."
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Resolution #C-69-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham be endorsed by
the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D-7 A.C. Wong, Manager, Environmental Health, Region of Durham, Health
Department, advising that the Durham Regional Police have advised them
Water Sample that they can no longer maintain the space for the public to pick-up and
Drop-off drop-off water samples at their premises on Waverley and King Street,
E05.GE Bowmanville, due to extensive renovations to their facility. In the past 4
years, they estimate that approximately 3,000 samples are collected yearly
from this location. As a result, they are seeking our assistance to help
them find another location in our community in order that they can
continue with this valuable service. Ideally, considerations for another
location should be similar to the existing location:
permanent location
good accessibility which includes free parking, extended hours of
operation
unimpeded public access such that they can pick up water bottles
or drop-off samples for testing without required assistance.
Resolution #C-70-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Chief Administrative
Officer.
"CARRIED"
D-8 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region
Oak Ridges Conservation Authority Board of Directors on January 20, 2000, passed
Moraine the following resolution:
D02.OA
"THAT the GRCA endorse the recommendations of the Toronto &
Region Conservation Authority report "The Future of the Oak
Ridges Moraine"; and
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THAT the GRCA support the conclusions of the Regions of
Durham, York and Peel in "The Oak Ridges Moraine, Towards a
Long Term Strategy, September 1999" and participate in the
ongoing discussions where appropriate; and
THAT a copy of this resolution and staff report be sent to all
watershed stakeholders being affected; and
FURTHER THAT a copy of this staff report and recommendations
be forwarded to all watershed municipalities asking for support
and requesting a letter be sent to the local MPP of the municipality
indicating support of the position taken by the Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority."
Resolution #C-71-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D-9 E.C. Wagg, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls, advising that the Council of
Niagara Falls on January 17, 2000, endorsed a petition calling on the
Young Offenders Federal Government to make amendments to the Young Offenders Act
Act that would cause it to become a deterrent to young offenders and
C10.MO requesting Council's support of the petition. The text of the petition is as
follows: -'
"We the undersigned residents of Canada, draw the attention of the
House of Commons to the following:
THAT crimes committed by serious, habitual and violent youths
are of great concern to Canadians
THAT the number of serious crimes committed by youths would
decrease if the Young Offenders Act or other legislation were
amended to hold youths more fully accountable for their behaviour
and to increase periods of incarceration, to deter young persons
from committing criminal acts;
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THEREFORE your petitioners call upon Parliament to
significantly amend the Young Offenders Act or other legislation
to include, but not be limited to:
Making protection of society the number one priority and
removing "least intrusive interventions" rules.
Creating criteria to identify serious, habitual and violent young
offenders; ensuring swift automatic consecutive sentencing for
these offenders; ensuring these offenders are kept separated from
other young offenders; allowing the publishing of these offenders'
names; and ensuring these offenders are transferred to adult
facilities upon turning 18 years of age.
Increasing the penalty for murder to a minimum of 15 years, and a
maximum of 7 years for other offences.
Ensuring automatic sentencing for the criminal use of weapons.
Adding anti -racketeering and street gang provisions with
consecutive sentences for criminal gang members.
Removing restrictions hindering police in dealing with youth;
ensuring Social Services aggressively intervene with youth under
12."
Resolution #C-72-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Niagara Falls be endorsed in
principle by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D- 10 Municipality of South Bruce, Box 540, Teeswater, NOG 250, advising that
the Council of the Municipality of South Bruce on January 18, 2000,
Importance of passed the following resolution:
Agricultural
Industry "WHEREAS the majority of our ratepayers rely on Agriculture for
C 10.M0 their livelihood;
AND WHEREAS there is a serious concern that our Provincial
Government is devaluing the importance of Agriculture and
Agricultural Business in our Province by continually slashing
funding, over the last few years, to the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs;
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Opposition to
Mayor's Report
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AND WHEREAS the support, information and education available
through local OMAFRA Offices and Staff are vital to obtaining
independent professional advice;
AND WHEREAS Government programs that offer financial
support need to be more easily accessible and funding paid out
more promptly;
AND WHEREAS recently announced programs appear to make
funding available to farmers, in reality they eliminate the eligibility
of many of our grass roots producers -family farmers;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the
Municipality of South Bruce demands that all members of the
Provincial Government be made to realize the importance of the
Agricultural Industry to this Province and that the Provincial
Government ensures the future of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs by continuing a level of funding that
reflects this importance;
AND FURTHER that the Provincial Government re-examine their
actions over the past few months that might indicate a lack of
appreciation for this very important part of over economy and
well-being, and revisit some of the cost cutting decisions that they
have made.
Resolution #C-73-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the forgoing resolution of the Municipality of South Bruce be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising
that the Council of the City of Oshawa, at its meeting held
January 17, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa opposes the procedures
used in developing the GTA Mayors' report entitled, `Reforming
the 905 Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board'
released January 2000;
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FURTHER the Council of the City of Oshawa requests the Premier
and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to re -affirm
their support for the continuation of the moratorium on governance
reform in the GTA until after the 2000 municipal elections;
FURTHER, that, as the GTSB will be presenting a report of
governance reform in December of 2000, the Premier and the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to commit
to frill consultation (including public meetings) with all GTA
municipalities on the GTSB report. The full consultation to be
undertaken prior to any actions to amend governance in the GTA
following the 2000 municipal election;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa directs
staff to write to all municipalities in the GTA to request their
endorsement of this resolution;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of
ti Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Leaders of the two Opposition parties, the Regional Municipality
of Durham and its member municipalities, all Durham MPP's and
MP's, the Greater Toronto Services Board, all other GTA
municipalities and to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario."
Resolution #C-74-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - I 1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #1 Resolution #C-75-00
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
January 31, 2000
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on January 31, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-76-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the presentation of Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Blue
Circle Cement Community Relations Committee be received with
appreciation; and
THAT the continuation of the Community Relations Committee and its
mandate be heartily supported by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-77-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the presentation of the Clarington Board of Trade be received; and
THAT the Board of Trade's annual work program and proposed budget
2000 be referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
deliberations.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-78-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-14 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington (Derek Baird Holdings Inc.)
2000-15 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
2000-16 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
OTHER BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-79-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-14 to 2000-16,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
There were no items of business considered under this section of the
agenda.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
Council Minutes -28- February 7, 2000
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-80-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-17 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 7th day of February 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-81-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-17 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-82-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:52 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
COUNCIL INFORMATION I-1
CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES NO. 1
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tuesday February 1 2000 - 5.00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM
Present. R. Johnson, Chairman
D. Moffatt. Vice -Chairman -
B. Boychyn
J. Drumm
G. Emm
J. Gray
D. Hamre
I. Harrell
B. Nicholson
B. Nuldlenbt
M. Novak : o.
P. Perkins
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer _
S.L. Hanson, Director - Corporate Services
M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent
Mrs. K.L. Tate, Administrative Assistant/Record'i
Excused: S. Crawford _
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained
L C(..0 P. Perkins declared a conflict with respect to CONFIDENTIAL Staff Report 114383-00 and neither took part in discussions nor
voted on the matter.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES of Tuesday, September 21, 1999
Res. of Moved by J. Gray
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT the Committee of the Whole minutes of September 21, 1999 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
1) Correspondence from The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning Department
re: CLOCA 2000 and Beyond
Res. N2 Moved by D. Hamre
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT the correspondence listed above (attached as Schedule 3.1 to 34 of Feb. 1, 2000) be received
for information and fled.
CARRIED
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES - FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 2
P. Perkins arrived at 5:08 p.m.
(2) Correspondence to The Hon. Michael D. Harris, MPP, Premier of Ontario
re: Oak Ridges Moraine
Res. .#3 Moved by D. Hamre
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT the correspondence listed above (attached as Schedule 3-5 of Feb. 1, 2000) be received for
information and filed.
CARRIED
4. CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR'S REPORTS
(1) Staff Report #4385-00 (attached as Schedule 4-1 of Feb. 1, 2000)
New Authority General and Conservation Area Brochures
Res. #4 Moved by B. Nicholson
Seconded by D. Moffatt
THAT staff be directed to proceed with producing the general and conservation areas brochures using
the format presented and printing cost to be included in the 2000 budget.
CARRIED
Members commended staff for an excellent job done on the new brochures and requested that both brochures be made available in a
"pocket size" for the public.
5. CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER'S REPORTS
(1) Staff Report #4384-00
Members Attendance at Meetings
Res. #5 Moved by 1. Harrell
Seconded by J. Gray
THAT Staff Report #4384-00 (attached as Schedule 5-1 of Feb. 1, 2000) be received for information.
CARRIED
Res. #6 Moved by B. Boychyn
Seconded by J. Gray
THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting convene "In Camera" to discuss property and personnel
matters.
CARRIED
Res. #9 Moved by D. Moffatt
Seconded by J. Gray
THAT the Committee of the Whole meeting reconvene.
CARRIED
Res. #10 Moved by B. Nicholson
Seconded by D. Hamre
THAT the actions of the ,In Camera" session be adopted.
CARRIED
OMMITI'EE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES - FEBRUARY 1, 2000 PAGE 3
6. MUNICIPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
B. Nicholson raised the matter of the timing of program funding requests to the Region of Durham. Staff were directed to
prepare the necessary submissions as soon as possible.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Res. #11 Moved by P. Perkins
Seconded by J. Gray
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
COUNCIL INFORMATION
NIINU"TTS OF TILE 130NVNiANVILI EMUSEUM BOARD
JANUARY 12'", 2000
PRESENT: L. Paradis; D. ,McKenzie; J. Schell; T. Tufts; S. Leetooze; W. Fehn
E. Logan
REGRETS: C. Taws; A. Bark; G. Ashton; M. Novak
ABSENT: C Morgin
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Section I
The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by the Vice -Chairman, Larry Paradis.
2. Motion - to adopt the agenda as presented.
Moved .l. Schell
2nd D. McKenzie carried 00-A-0
3. Motion - to approve the December 8ih, 1999 Board Meeting Minutes as
presented.
— Moved by S. Leetooze
— 2nd W. Felin carried OOwtS O
4. BUSINESS ARISING:
Grants Available
Defer to next Board Meeting as Charles was not available.
Volunteer Pins
Defer to next Board Meeting.
Estimate for Renovation of Office
An estimate was received from Norm Grawert to strip wallpaper, repair plaster and paint
wall and trim. Strip tiles off floor, install plywood underlay and new tiles, total cost
$1,800. Another estimate to construct a new desk and shelf units was received for
$3,000.
Motion - to proceed with both estimates to renovate the Museum office, total
cost $4,800.
— Moved by D. McKenzie
2nd T. Tufts carried 00443
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
Motion - to accept the correspondence for information.
Moved by W. Felin
— 2"d S. L.ectooze carried 00-A-04
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Jan 12/00 Minutes
G. PRESENTATION OF DECEMBER 1999 BILIS:
Motion to ac1knowledge payment of the December 1999 bills, as listed in
Section 3.
Moved by .1. Schell 00-A4.5
2n`1 T. Tufts carried
7.
FINANCE & PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Tim Tufts presented the Finance Report to the Board. He noted that we still have to
receive the cheque from the Provincial Grant and that, due to the sales of Beanie Babies,
the Museum Shop was looking very profitable this year.
Motion to approve the December Finance Reports as presented.
Moved by .1. Schell 00 A-06
2n'' D. McKenzie carried
COI LECTI_ONS COMMITTEE REPORT:
Warner Felin presented the Collections Report to the Board.
Motion - to accept the Collections Committee Report for information.
Moved by S. Leetooze UO
2... T. Tufts carried
PROPERTY COMMTPTEE REPORTS:
Dianne reported on the purchase of Christmas lights and decorations for the Museum
during December.
She suggested that when we receive the estimates for the cutting of the lawn that the
cultivation of the gardens be included with this estimate. Also, she would like the spraying
by Bobby Lawn to include the back lawns as there was a problem with bugs in that area
last year.
Motion - to proceed with the recommendations of Dianne McKenzie re the
inclusion of the cultivation of the gardens with the grass cutting and
the spraying of back and front lawns by Bobby Lawn Spray.
Moved by W. Felin pp;.0$
2"d J. Schell carried -
Larry reported about the on-going renovations of the Marion Wiseman Gallery and that
the Shop area and back stairs will be next Ibr painting. Either the Dining Room or Office
will be after the Shop area.
Motion to approve the Property Committee reports for information.
— Moved by W. Fell" pO� —A 04
— 2nd S. Leetooze carried
3. ([tRnTOR'S DF�F�1fiER 1999 RFPQRT:
l'he Curator reported 1,599 visitors to the Museum during the month of December.
Page + Section 1.
Jan 12/00 Minutes
Motion - to accept the Curator's Report for information.
Moved by D. McKenzie
— 2" .1. Schell carried 00-A-10
9. FRIENDS OF MUSEUM REPORT:
Nothing to report as they are not meeting at this time.
10. NEW B ISI_NFSS.
Secretary Pay -1:21 Vacations
As the secretary will now be paid through the Town's Payroll she wanted her vacation
time clarified.
Motion - that the secretary receive three weeks paid vacation time, effective
immediately.
Moved by J. Schell
2"a T. Tufts carried 00441
Per_�r Plan
` It was put before the Board that the Curator and Secretary be put on the Town's Pension
Plan (OMERS). The Library staff are all on this plan also. The costs would be 4% of
both salaries, before tax, for both the employer and employee. Due to extra revenue in the
fund there would be no payments necessary until January 2002.
Motion - to approve the Curator and Secretary joining the Town Pension Plan
(OMERS), effective immediately.
- Moved by W. Felin
2" J. Schell carried 00 -A -;1Z
Web Silc
Two estimates for a Bowmanville Museum Web Site setup were put before the Board.
The secretary noted that the simpler setup was more appropriate as we mainly want to
have up to five pages - the first page the main information of the Museum with perhaps a
map, then the lead offs to upcoming events, changing exhibits, available literature and
archive into, which can be changed approx every three months.
Motion - to approve the hiring of Consulting Principles Inc. to create a
Bowmanville Museum Web Site, total cost $435.00.
Moved by J. Schell
2"" W. f ehn carried 00 A-13
2000 Current/Capital Budgets
Larry Paradis and Tim Tufts presented the Current 2000 Draft Budget. They outlines the
changes re salary raises. A discussion was held on the secretary's salary, comparing it to
the lowest paid Grade I office clerk at Town. It was agreed to raise the secretary's hourly
rate to match the Grade 1 rate; $14.55 per hour.
Section I
J Minutes
"Motion - to adjust the secretary's hourly rate to $14.55 per hour.
"9oved by T. Tufts
— 2"'' J. Schell carried 00-A•14
Motion - to approve the Current 2000 Draft Budget, with the amendment to
the Secretary's Salary and the related CPP and UIC accounts.
— "loved by W. Felin
2" J. Schell carried 00-A-15
A discussion was held on the Five Year Capital Forecast Budget. The year 2000 projects
are the Museum office and the Potting Shed. The secretary will look into costs of old
bricks and what is really needed to be done to preserve this building. Dianne, Larry and
Tim will be available when any contractors are looking at the Potting Shed. It was
suggested that the gingerbread be removed in the spring to help preserve it.
Motion - to approve the Five )'car Capital Forecast Budget as presented.
Moved by S. Leetooze
— 2"'' W. Fehu carried 00-A-16
Motion - to adjourn at 8:I5pm.
Moved by L. Paradis carried 00 A-,17
Section S
BONN'NlikNVILLE.\IUSI;Ui\1 BOARD
CURATOR'S REPORT
JANUARY2000
January 5: Returned from holidays.
Gallery renovations alreadv well underway.
Put away quilts and souvenir china.
January 6: Finance Meeting in evening.
January 8: Warner in to catalogue artifacts.
Provided pictures and information for John O'Toole's office.
January 11: Doris Falls in two days a week to help with research and redo the doll display
gallery.
Dorothy Somerville in for toys. She loaned them for exhibit.
Val help students with I ligh School Year Book.
Jan. I 1-15: I was off sick.
January 12: Board Meeting.
January 15: Val begins working Sundays. She is keeping track of the number of visitors and
telephone calls. She has helped with the doll display and is changing the costumes
on the dressmaker dummies.
January 18: Canadian Statesman using Museum photos for Hwy #2 story.
Brian Purdy in to get more pictures for 2001 calendar project.
Clarington This Week in to take photo for article on Museum funding.
Christina Tighe in to research for St. Andrew's Church.
January 19: Carol Anderson into work on Teddy Bear Slide Show.
Visited Jean Payne to pick up membership dues and see doll collection.
Teddy Bear Connection meeting in evening.
January 20: Met with Darlington Nuclear Visitor Centre re March Bread Activities. Agreed to
help out on March 15" for $200.
January 21: Attended Cultural Tourism Meeting in Port Perry re Marketing and Funding.
January 22: Larry Paradis and Carol Anderson in to take photos of teddy bears for slide show.
Susan Laing and Florence Griffin in to pick new wallpaper for Dining Room. The
paper has been ordered (Abernethy's gave us 40% ofd and will be here by end of
February.
January 26: Met Roger Leetooze at Legion to discuss exhibit for their 70' Anniversary.
January 27: New student volunteer, Katrina Edwards, in for first time. She helped with doll
display and research.
January 28: Clarington Tourism Meeting with Jennifer Cooke. Museum will take part in May
event that is being planned.
Met with Kevin Bigford of S.T. Warden School in Courtice. l will assist his class
in making a web site on the history of Courtice.
January 29: Katrina in to work on teddy bear research.
Charles D. Taws
Curator
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Jan/2000 Curator
Section 5
1999
2000
Adults
2
$6.00
Adults
4
$12.00
Family
(1) 4
$5.00
Family
(2) 8
$14.00
Children
10
$20.00
Children
1
$2.00
Seniors
0
$0.00
Seniors
0
$0.00
ADMISSIONS
16
$31.00
ADMISSIONS
13
$28.00
DOOR DONATIONS
$8.10
DOOR DONATIONS
$24.39
UNPAID VISITORS
162
UNPAID VISITORS
262
MEMBERSHIP /
WEDDING VISITORS
TgTAL
0
178
178
MEMBERSHIP /
WEDDING VISITORS
Tq�AI.a
XI?
0
s
275
OUTREACH
0
OUTREACH
0
BOWMANVILLE MUSEUM
2000 SPECIAL EVENTS
JANUARY -JUNE Dominion Organ & Piano Co. Exhibit
APRIL 1 Museum Board Open House, 1:00-3:30pm
"Bear Connection" Display and Sale
MAY 5 Spring Spree - Free Admission - 6:30-8:30pm
JUNE 10 Book & Yard Sale, 10:00-2:00pm
JULY -OCTOBER Bowmanville Legion Exhibit
JULY I Canada Day Celebrations, 11:00am-3:30pm
JULY 11 -AUGUST 29 Children's Heritage Crafts Day
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm
JULY 12 -AUGUST 30 Afternoon Teas on Verandah
Wednesdays, noon-3:30pm
OCTOBER 6 Free Fall - Free Admission - 6:30-8:30pm
NOVEMBER Antique Quilt Display
NOVEMBER 18 "Friends" Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
DECEMBER Antique Toys and Christmas Cards Display
DECEMBER 1 Edwardian Christmas Open House, 7:00-9:00pm
DECEMBER 2 + 3 Edwardian Christmas Open House, 1:00-3:30pm
37 Silver Street, P.O. Box 188, Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 3K9
Tel: 905-623-2734 Fax: 905-623-5684 Toll Free: 1-888-567-2598
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ONTARIOPOWER COUNCIIINFOR1iATZON I-3
GENERATION DECEMBER 1999
NUCLEAR REPORT (CARD
PERFORMANCE REPORT CARDS are published monthly by Ontario Power Generation to measure the
effectiveness of its operations. The performance of Ontario P4,@Ge3era204rXfAea08'arions is evaluated against
nuclear industry standards. Note. Performance Rrfed worse than target is 2l)( an Indication that reactors are unsafe.
Nuclear Performance Index and Improvement Plan
The Performance Index ism overall nuclear index based on nine performance measures used by Nuclear Performance Inde
the World Association of Nuclear Operators. The nine mcasurea included in this index are:
100 91.7
Capability Pacts uh
Unplred Capability loss Furor Reactor Trip Rate v et.o 76,9 rE rte'
Safety system Performance Thermal Performance Fuel Reliability M.
a sal Eta
Chemistry Perfonnen" Collective Radiation Exposure Industrial Safety Accident Rete rd.,rc rase,
yvn
The Nuclear Performance Index (NPI) is calculated and reported quarterly. For the seventh � dzo
consecutive quarter the Index has registered en improvement. Them was a 2.6 point increase over
Q3/99 and better than the target of 76.9. All stations recorded improved Index scores. Perform a.
once an IIP Key Milestones Met was at 74% this month. This was achieved by having met 63 of 'A
85 milestones by the end of December.
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Performance Indicator (Units)
Nuclear Performance Index (Out of t00) (Nine standard
Industry performance measures, reported quarterly) '
IIP Key Milestones Mat (x) (170 percentage
of miYeestorrs drat were mer on or hef,e the
achethtted completion dare)
runuc
Performance Indicator (Units)
Q4/99 Q4/99 Performance Yt YE oro ora Jamar
Actual Target 97 IN W Qov9 uvdiw
Tialhl
81.0 76.9 Bcner than target
74
:)t;A,
met target or wars tette s,than target in December.
Public Safety Level I and Level'2
A£CB Reportable Events* (a)
Reactor Trlp Rah (p/7,000 bra critical) (7he number, of
unplanned outomarre, reactor rhuldawnr) (ace chant
Special Safety System Performance (sys/stn) (The
number of special safety systems which eraeaded their
yearty urhwallability large,)
AECB Commitments Met (x) (Compliance to a
Reactor Trip Rate
Production Performance
All Production Performance indicators were better than uMgt in December.
Capability Factor
Performance Indicators (Unita)
Net Electrical Production ffWh) (771e ei cojeAl energy
generated mums slooms needy)
Capability Factor (x) (Amount of emrgy capable V being
produced per month as a percentage of perfect perform,,,,,
arsumtng no external COmtrorna, eg. (rorarmustan
limilatroru)isee: chart)
Outage Days: Planned + Extensions (per unit) (Number of
days reactor is not operating)
YE YE Performance
Actual Target
61.4 56.7 Better than target
81.3 74.9 Better than terga
47.6 49.2 Better than target
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Level t= A highly significant event that is repotttble to the AECB and that "uses a major reduction in the margin of
safety to the public.
Level 2: A significant event that is reportable to the AECB and that causes some reduction in the margin of safety to the
public.
(see over)
2.0
YE
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Performance
Actual Target
I31.0
1.0
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2a
49
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0.71 99n 1.0
0.2
1.0
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0.0
1.0
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100
100
Meets target
Production Performance
All Production Performance indicators were better than uMgt in December.
Capability Factor
Performance Indicators (Unita)
Net Electrical Production ffWh) (771e ei cojeAl energy
generated mums slooms needy)
Capability Factor (x) (Amount of emrgy capable V being
produced per month as a percentage of perfect perform,,,,,
arsumtng no external COmtrorna, eg. (rorarmustan
limilatroru)isee: chart)
Outage Days: Planned + Extensions (per unit) (Number of
days reactor is not operating)
YE YE Performance
Actual Target
61.4 56.7 Better than target
81.3 74.9 Better than terga
47.6 49.2 Better than target
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safety to the public.
Level 2: A significant event that is reportable to the AECB and that causes some reduction in the margin of safety to the
public.
(see over)
REPORT CARD DECEMBER 1999
Environment
The overall Radioactive Waste Produced continued better than target at the OPG Nuclear level. Continued efforts to reduce the
volume of waste produced, especially during outages, are underway. Thera were no MOE reportable spills in December. However,
OPG Nuclear exceeded its year-end target.
Performance Indicators (Units)
YE YE
Radioactive Waste Produced (res) (The rotal volume of low and
Actual Target Performance
inrermedtate-level solid radioactive waste produced)
4178 4720 Better than target
Dole to Public (mrennifacility) (!Theoretical public exposure.
Gross Capability Net Energy (GWh)
based on measured radiological emisaions)
Reported at the site level only
Spills - Major & Moderate (N) (Number of major and moderate
Factor Since In Since In Service
preventable spills)
5 2 Worse than target
Employee Safety
Collective Radlatloe Eapoaere continued worse than target due to maintenance work on
shutdown cooling and moderator systems and increased scope of outage work at Bruce 5 earlier this
Year. The Industrial Safety Accident Rate is worse than target. Programs in the arias of safe
driving, ergonomics, and winter slipping hazards are in plaoc. The Accident Severity Rate is worse
than target due to injuries experienced earlier this year. We have nor achieved our target for year-
end. However, there is now a positive trend in the accident severity rare.
Performance Indicators (Units)
YE VE
Minot Target Performance
Collective Radiation Exposure (reintunit) (The
radiation exposure to all on -rite personnel and visitors) 73.1 71.5 Worse than target
Industrial Safety Accident Rate (#1200k workboan)
(The number of accidents that result in lost time work,
restricted work injurtes or fatalities per 200.000 hours worked) 0.44 0.40 Worse than target
Accident Severity Rate (day5t20ok workhuura)
(The member of days lose to injuries per 200,000 hours worked) 69.7 5.0 Worse than target
Industrial Safety
Accident Rate
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Station
In -Service
Maximum Caputo.
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Date
Ity Rating. Net
Factor Since In Since In Service
11,111.11.0%Servlee
P11-4
1971 to 1973
2,060
P7-4 currently in laid -up state
P5-8
1983 to 1988
2,084
79.2 216,741
B1-4
1977 to 1979
3,076
B1-4 currently in laid -up state
B5-8
1984 to 1987
3.140
82.2
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1990 to 1993
3,624
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radiation exposure) MW megawatt
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February 9, 2000- FYI - 00/003
Ontario Energy Board (OEB) Issues Decision Regarding Electricity Rates
Background:
• Bill 35 The Electricity Restructuring Act requires the OEB to approve, among other matters the rate
structure. The OEB is an arms -length agency of the Province.
• Municipal utilities control a relatively small portion of the total electricity bill. Approximately 85% of the cost
of electricity is attributed to generation and transmission with 15% of the cost being bome by local
distributors. Of that 15%, approximately half is in the form of capital, i.e., wires, poles and physical plant
and the remaining 7%% accounts for the cost of labour and other overhead.
• The Provincial distribution and transmission utility has made and received approval for more than 9% on
investment.
Summary of the OEB Decision on Matters Relating to the Proposed Rate Handbook:
It should be noted that no municipal utility has made application to the Board to raise utility rates, but rather
the OEB has decided certain issues regarding the "performance-based regulation" for licensed distributors
for market opening, which is anticipated November 2000, The 60 page Decision With Reasons is available
from the OEB website (www,oeb,gov.on.ca),
The Decision concludes that:
• The Board authorizes an allowable maximum increase of 10% of a customer's total bill for "low volume
users," i.e., residential and small business users,
• In establishing initial rates, the Board makes findings on three issues that impact these rates:
1) Market-based return, including the requirement for utilities to now pay taxes: "With respect to market-
based return, the Board authorizes the distribution utilities to propose rates targeted at earning the
Board -approved return but leaves that decision at the local level. The Board, however, expresses
concern about undue rate impact and cautions that unless rate Impacts are adequately addressed by
a utility, the Board will either seek anew proposal from the utility, or will itself fix the rates. To provide
the utilities with flexibility to address rate impact, the Board authorized the recording of the deferred
revenue for disposition at a later time."
ii) Treatment of historical contributed capital' "With respect to historical contributed capital, the Board
finds that such capital should be included in rate base. Beginning January 1, 2000, new contributed
capital will not be included in rate base."
iii) Transition costs: "The Board classifies transition costs into two categories. The first category is costs
related to corporate reorganization and to the municipal transfer by-law. The Board finds these costs
to be to the account of the shareholder, not recoverable from rates. The second category is costs
related to business re-engineering of the incorporated distribution utility to conform to the new
business orientation and requirements of a 'wires only' company. The Board finds these costs to be
considered for recovery through rates. However, since these latter costs will be Incurred over a period
of time that will likely extend beyond the date of the initial rates being in place, they are being deferred
and thus will not to be included in the Initial rates."
• Transition costs incurred by municipal utilities will be deferred and not included in the initial rates. They
may be recovered In the second year. Costs incurred to incorporate and prepare by-laws, etc. will not be
recoverable through rates.
• Utilities will be allowed to earn market-based returns, but the OEB has cautioned that the rate Impacts
must be adequately addressed by the utility.
The Municipal Electric Association (MEA) has prepared some questions and answers around the issue of
electricity restructuring and the OEB decision, a copy of which is attached.
For further info: Contact 416-971-9856, Pat Moyle, Executive Director, ext. 306 or Pat Vanini, Director of Policy
and Government Relations, ext.316
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ELECTRICITY RESTRUCTURING
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
February 2000
As the date for market opening draws closer, the media and general public in the
province are beginning to pay some attention to the changes to Ontario's electricity
system.
As more is written, some misconceptions may occur. To help members with the task
of accurately communicating with their customers, councils and local media, we
have compiled the following Qs & As with some of the most commonly asked
questions. Some of this information may not be new; however, to those who have
not been closely following the restructuring in our industry, the answers bear
repeating.
If there are some questions you'd like addressed in future, please contact Bob
Kanduth tel: 4161383-7739 at the MEA office.
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Electricity Restructuring Qs & As
Q: Why is the electricity industry in Ontario changing?
A: in October 1998, the Ontario government passed legislation — the Energy Competition Act, 1998—
to restructure the province's electricity industry. The changes to the electricity industry include:
• The break-up of Ontario Hydro into five successor entities (Ontario Power Generation Ind., Ontario
Hydro Services Company Inc., Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, Independent Electricity
Market Operator and the Electrical Safety Authority);
• The introduction of competition in the wholesale and retail sale and purchase of power;
• The regulation and licensing of all market participants by the Ontario Energy Board;
• The incorporation, by November 7, 2000 of all municipal electric utilities as companies under the
Ontario Business Corporations Act;
• A payment regime for the retiring of the former Ontario Hydro's stranded debt.
Q: How will the new electricity system work?
A: Ontario is going from a monopoly -based electricity system to a competitive electricity market, in
which electricity can be produced and supplied by any number of companies and sold by a variety
of licensed retailers. Starting in March 2000, companies that have been licensed by the Ontario
Energy Board will be able to contract with customers to sell electricity when the market opens in
November 2000, Customers will continue to be served by their current electricity supplier (their local
utility) unless they choose to change to another competing electricity retailer.
Local distribution companies (the local utility) will distribute all of the electricity in their service area
The local distribution company will also be required to sell electricity to customers within their service
area, if those customers so wish. The electricity sold by the local distribution company will be sold
at rates based on the electricity spot market prices and approved by the Ontario Energy Board.
Q: How will the changes affect municipal electric utilities (MEUs)?
A: For almost a century, Ontario's MEUs have been not-for-proflt, publicly owned entities overseen by
utility commissions made up of locally elected or appointed officials. MEUs have been responsible
for maintaining local electricity distribution systems (i.e. the poles and wires), supplying electricity
and offering related services to customers within their service territories.
MEUs were required to buy their electricity from the former Ontario Hydro, and customers were
required to buy their electricity from MEUs. These former monopolies will end when the competitive
electricity market opens in November 2000.
t= The Energy Competition Act, 1998 requires all municipalities to incorporate their MEUs as
companies under the Ontario Business Corporations Act by November 7, 2000. Once incorporated,
the new local distribution companies (LDCs) will operate on a commercial basis, with the option of
earning a profit.
The new LDCs will still be responsible for maintaining the local distribution network that delivers
electricity to customers, They will also continue to supply electricity to customers who choose not
to sign a contract with an electricity retailer, or if the customer's chosen supplier defaults. The initial
owner and sole shareholder of the LDC will be the municipality. The municipality can choose to form
one or more affiliated companies to competitively sell (or retail) electricity and energy products and
services, or it can decide to sell off all or part of its ownership in the company. Municipalities can
also choose to acquire or merge with other utilities, or pursue joint ventures and leasing options.
Q: How will the changes affect electricity customers?
A: Customers will face the same types of choices as they have with gas and telephone companies,
They will be able to buy electricity from a choice of electricity retailers (i.e. suppliers) and they will
be able to select from a variety of service packages.
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Q: What happens if customers don't want to switch suppliers?
A: The current provider, likely the local municipal utility, will continue to supply customers with power
if they don't want to switch to another supplier.
Q: What will happen to electricity rates?
A: Even Ontario's Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology has acknowledged that there will be
short-term cost pressures associated with moving to a competitive electricity market. It's been
known since the introduction of the Energy Competition Act, 1998 that distribution costs would
increase. These Increases, however, were to be offset by reductions in costs in other parts of the
system, especially from competition in generation.
There are new taxes on the distribution system that will increase distribution costs. While these taxes
are to be used to pay off Ontario Hydro's debt, they do, nevertheless, still represent new costs to
utilities, In addition, MEUs must incur new costs related to:
• Fees and technical and prudential requirements of the IMO (Independent Electricity Market
Operator);
• New software for the purchase and billing of electricity (deferred initially);
• New regulatory costs and licensing fees of the OEB, some of which are to be offset against the
shareholder's rate of return;
• The expectation to earn a rate of return comparable to that approved for Ontario Hydro Services
Company (OHSC) and the private utilities.
The Energy Competition Act 1998 clearly contemplated such a return on equity, In fact, the Act gives
the Minister of Finance the authority to calculate the taxes on a different basis if the utility tries to
operate on a not-for-profit basis. MEUs must be Incorporated under the Ontario Business
Corporations Act (OBCA) by November 7, 2000, Case law suggests that the directors of business
corporations have a responsibility to enhance shareholder value. It will be difficult to hold down
electricity rates In the short term in the face of these new costs. The hope is that rates will come down
in the long term.
Q: Can municipal electric utilities absorb any potential increases In rates by using their
accumulated assets?
A: In theory, utilities could borrow against these assets to artificially subsidize the rates, but this is not
in keeping with the market-based competitive system set up by the Energy Competition Act, 1998,
Q: Can municipal electric utilities hold down any potential increase in rates by cost cutting?
A: The cost of running the local municipal electric utility is, on average, about 45 per cent of a
customer's total electricity bill. About half of these costs are fixed. Although MEUs are continually
looking to squeeze further cost savings out of their distribution systems to reduce rates to customers,
the reality is that there is much more potential for cost savings in the generation of electricity, which
will account for roughly half of a customer's total electricity bill. In other jurisdictions, the expectation
has been that most savings would come from competition in generation.
Q: Should customers sign up with an electricity retailer now orwalt until the competitive market
opens in November, 2000?
A: Although electricity retailers will be starting to sign up customers in March, 2000, there is no deadline
for making a decision on who your electricity supplier will be when the competitive market opens.
Customers can take their time to shop around and compare offers before making any decision to
switch suppliers.
Q: When will local utilities be able to tell customers what price they will be charging for
electricity?
A: The specific rates that will be charged to customers have not yet been determined. They will be
known closer to market opening, in November 2000.
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The Regional
Municipality
of Durham
Clerk's Department
605 ROSsland Rd. East
P.O. Box 623
Whitby, Ontario
Canada L7 N 6A3
(905)668-7711
Fax: (905) 668-9963
P.M. Madill, km.c.T.
Regional Clerk
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COUNCIL DIRECTION
January 31, 2000
FEB 3 Z 44 PM '00
Mrs. P. L. Barrie
Clerk
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
L1 C 3A6
Mrs. Barrie, at their meeting held on January 26, 2000 the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Report of the Facilitator, Action Plan and following
recommendations, from the Regional Council Study Retreat of January
11-12, 2000, be adopted by Regional Council and forwarded to the eight
Area Municipalities for endorsement:
THAT a modified 2 -tier system of Regional Government be
retained in Durham, with a slimmed -down Region acting as an
agent of the lower tier.
2. THAT, recognizing the Province's direction in pursuing a
reduction in the number.of municipalities, the Region supports
and encourages potential amalgamations or governance reform
processes to be determined by June 30, 2000, with a final report
by June 30, 2001.
3. THAT the Region endorses the Public Works W.D.W. review and
progress to date and directs staff to continue the process with all
Area Municipalities with a comprehensive decision report to be
tabled at Regional Council and the Area Municipal Councils by
May 31, 2000.
4. THAT the Region endorses the early completion and
implementation of the Durham Insurance Pool by no later than
March 31, 2000 and requests that Pickering and Oshawa
Councils endorse participating so that taxpayers savings can be
maximized.
5. THAT the Region requests that the P.O.A.. process be completed
and dealt with by all Councils no later than April 1, 2000 so that
implementation can be started April 1, 2001 with projected.
revenues of $4.0 M to the Region and Area Municipalities.
100% Post Consumer
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6. THAT, in order to strengthen the Area Municipal Fire Services, the
Region encourage the Fire Chiefs to investigate, prioritize and
report on the following items:
Development of a joint emergency medical services
training program.
ii Joint purchase of fire flashover simulation equipment.
iii Development of automatic aid response programs.
iv Participation in Regional co-operative purchasing group.
v Joint fire communications resource centre.
A Development of a Regional arson investigation task force.
vii Joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York Region
co-operative purchasing group.
7. THAT the Regional Council will review the issue of the number of
politicians in Durham Region after the receipt of the local
government studies and their outcomes, and will determine if
further changes are needed. As well, at that time, the issue of
direct, or indirect, election of the Region Chair will be reviewed.
8. THAT the Regional Council strike a Committee comprised of the .
Regional Chair, and eight Mayors to review our involvement with
the G.T.S.B. and to consult with the Regional Council and Area
Municipal Councils to form a position with respect to G,T.S.B.
reform."
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Dick Tindal, Regional Council Study Retreat of January 1l1"rtg 9 TO
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Report of the Facilitator
Regional Council Study Retreat
January 11-12, 2000
Dick Tindal
Facilitator
Report from the Facilitator
Preamble
I indicated toward the end of the Retreat that I would send along my thoughts on what
had transpired, as background information for the Regional staff preparing their summary
for you. The following are my perspectives and reflections, which I have asked be provided
to all those attending in the hope that it may be of some use.
Observations
I commend members of regional council for the progress that they made at the Fem
Retreat in reforming the system of government in Durham region. There were many frank
exchanges (sometimes brutally frank!), but members also showed a willingness to
compromise and to search for common ground in pursuit of reforms which will serve the
needs of the region while taking into account the reform objectives of the Province. This
spirit of cooperation was reflected in the virtually unanimous support for the series of
motions appended to this report.
Members affirmed their support for continuation of the two tier system of regional
government in Durham. They endorsed a region which acts as an agent of the lower tier
municipalities. In my view, this concept recognizes the fact that quite apart from its role in
offering a number of services mandated by the Province, the Region supports the local
municipalities by providing those services with cross -boundary implications or which are
most efficiently or effectively delivered over a wider area. Members also endorsed pursuit
of a "slimmed down" Region, a particular philosophy of government. Consistent with this
philosophy is the consideration of alternative service delivery options. These include
everything from direct provision of a service by the Region, to reassignment of a service
responsibility to the local municipalities or to combinations of local municipalities, to
contracting out of service provision through a partnership arrangement. [Since I understand
that the Region has entered into a number of partnership arrangements over the years, what
has been endorsed is essentially a continuation and advancement of this practice.]
Members also agreed to support and encourage locally initiated studies of governance
reform or potential amalgamation, which are to be launched with specific terms of reference
by mid -year, with final reports by mid -2001. While the outcome is obviously unknown at
this point, I regard it as significant that there is a commitment to address this highly sensitive
issue, and am encouraged to hope that the municipalities directly involved may resolve this
matter themselves—while they still have the time and local discretion to do so.
Members also acted on several matters concerning the handling of specific services
including roads, the Durham insurance pool, the Provincial Offences Act transfer, and fire
services. In all instances, I very much hope that full cooperation will be forthcoming from
all municipalities in the provision of information needed for any analyses, and that decisions
on any new service arrangements will be consistent with the various objectives endorsed at
the Retreat concerning not only slimming down and streamlining but also lowering costs and
maintaining or enhancing the provision of services.
There was considerable discussion of the perceived need to reduce the number of
municipal politicians and, indeed, municipalities, in the Durham region, even as members
also noted the paradox that this action was being urged by the Province at a time when the
workload for councillors has increased markedly. Strong support was shown for the
importance of local democracy and public accessibility. The members agreed that a final
decision on the changes which might be needed with respect to the size of regional and local
councils could be best determined after it was known what services might be shifting where
as a result of the series of servicing studies underway or endorsed, and after it was known
what municipal amalgamations might occur as a result of the local governance initiatives
which are to result in final reports by mid -2001. Accordingly, they gave a firm commitment
to return to the issue of the number of politicians within Durham region at that time. They
decided not to deal with the issue of direct or indirect election of the Regional Chair until
that later date as well.
A Note of Caution
It is a very fragile foundation that you have constructed at the Fern Retreat. It will
quickly crumble if personal agendas return to the fore. Please don't look at any of the
motions adopted to see "what can I get out of it from my municipality?" or "how can this be
used to advance my pet project?" Keep in mind the total package and the path down which
you have barely begun to move. You have to demonstrate to the Province that you are
working together, moving forward on a coordinated plan which will lead to reduced costs,
while retaining or enhancing services, and which will result in fewer municipal politicians
and municipalities. At this point, you can have a made in Durham solution. You are still the
authors of your own fate. Please don't lose this opportunity. It will not come again.
It was a pleasure being part of your governance exercise, and I wish you well in the
challenges that lie ahead.
Dick Tindal
January 13, 2000
Action Plan (Follow up Steps)
January 14
A report on the areas of agreement reached at the Retreat is to
be compiled and faxed to all local municipalities.
January 26
The report on the Retreat is to be presented to Regional Council
for endorsement at its next meeting, and is then to be referred to
all local municipalities, with an invitation for their responses
and with the suggestion that they pursue local public
consultations with respect to these matters.
January 26
Appointment of a committee to prepare a position with respect
to the GTSB.
March 31
Completion and implementation of the Durham Insurance Pool.
April 1
Completion of the POA process.
May 31
Report from the Public Works W.D.W. review to come to
regional and local councils.
June 30
Terms of reference for local initiatives relating to governance
review and potential amalgamations.
To be determined.
Report from the Cross -Boundary Transit Committee
To be determined.
Report from the Fire Chiefs re various initiatives relating to
area municipal fire services.
June 30, 2001
Final reports from the local initiatives on governance and
potential amalgamations.
Fall 2001
Consideration by Regional Council, in light of results of the
service and governance reviews listed above, of what further
changes may be needed with respect to the number of
municipal politicians in the Region of Durham, and with
respect to the direct or indirect election of the Regional Chair.
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MUNICIPALITY OF
larington
ONTARIO
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 21, 2000
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report FD -05-00 - Monthly Fire Report - January, 2000
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION
a) Report TR -01-00 - Confidential Report - Property Matter
3. REZONING APPLICATION
APPLICANT: 1138337 ONTARIO INC.
THAT Report PD -015-00 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Kelvin Whalen on behalf of 1138337
Ontario Inc. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of
t., a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -015-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
4. REZONING APPLICATION REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: ERIC CAMERON
THAT Report PD -016-00 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled for
February 21, 2000.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET - BOWMANVILLE - ONTARIO • LIC 3A6 • (90S) 623-3379 • FAX 623-4169
WEBSITE: www.municiPalily.claringlon.on.ca
Report #1
- 2 - February 14, 2000
5. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3 2000
THAT Report PD -017-00 be received;
THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on
February 3, 2000 for Applications A2000/001 to A2000/004; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for applications A2000/001 to
A2000/004, in the event of an appeal.
6. VALLEYS 2000 CONCEPT PLAN
THAT Report PD -018-00 be received;
THAT the Concept Plan for the Valleys 2000 project be approved, save and except
for the by-pass channel around Goodyear's pond pending further investigation
regarding its viability;
THAT Council approve the projects and budget for the year 2000/2001 as set out
in Section 2.6 of Report PD -018-00; P
THAT the Municipality of Clarington provide an interest free loan to Valleys 2000
(Bowmanville) Inc. for the sum of $138,000.00 to be taken from Impact Escrow
Reserve Fund 5070-50-407, conditional upon the terms and conditions set out in
Section 2.7 of Report PD -018-00;
THAT prior to December 31, each year, Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. submit
a list of projects for the upcoming year and a budget for Council's approval; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -018-00 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
7. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT FOR MONTH OF
JANUARY, 2000
THAT Report CD -08-00 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD -08-00 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada
and the Animal Advisory Committee.
Report #1
- 3 - February 14, 2000
8. CL 2000-1, TWO (2) ONLY CAB AND CHASSIS, 56,000 G.V.W.
TANDEM DIESEL DUMP TRUCKS C/W PLOW EQUIPMENT
THAT Report TR -07-00 be received;
THAT Sheehan's Truck Centre, Burlington, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount
of $295,274.00 (including taxes), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all
terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL 2000-1, be awarded the contract
to supply two (2) only Cab and Chassis, 56,000 G.V.W. Tandem Diesel Dump
Trucks c/w plow equipment, as required by the Municipality of Clarington,
Department of Public Works; and
THAT the funds be provided from 2000 Public Works Equipment Reserve Account
#2900-00010-0000.
9. PIPE CROSSING AGREEMENT WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC
RAILWAY FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
STORM SEWER
THAT Report WD -05-00 be received;
THAT the proposed By-law attached to Report WD -05-00 (Attachment No. 2),
authorizing the execution of a Pipe Crossing Agreement between Canadian Pacific
Railway and The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, be passed; and
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute this agreement at such time
as it has been prepared to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
10. ASPEN SPRINGS SUBDIVISION, BOWMANVILLE
PHASES 2C AND 3
THAT Report WD -08-00 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a `Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services constructed within Plans
40M-1734 (part of) and 40M-1796; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD -08-00, assuming
certain streets within Plans 40M-1734 (part of) and 40M-1796 as Public
Highways.
Report#1
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11. COURTICE GLEN SUBDIVISION PHASE 2 (MALLORY STREET)
THAT Report WD -09-00 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-1860; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD -09-00, assuming
certain streets and blocks within Plans 40M-1860 and 1OM-823 as Public
Highways.
12. WILLOWBROOKE SUBDIVISION STAGE 2 (BRADSHAW STREET)
THAT Report WD -10-00 be received; and
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a `Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Storm Sewer System constructed within Bradshaw Street,
adjacent to Plan 40M-1676.
13. HIGHLAND GARDENS SUBDIVISION PHASE 2C
THAT Report WD -11-00 be received;
THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of
Acceptance' for the Roads and Above Ground Services, which include final stage
roads and other related Works, constructed within part of Plan IOM -826; and
THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD -11-00, assuming the
streets within part of Plan IOM -826 as Public Highways.
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14. CLARNEW SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 EDWARD - BEAVER STREET
THAT Report WD -12-00 be received;
THAT the Purchasing By-law 94-129, Section 5.06, be waived and that the
Developer (Clarnew Developments Inc.), be reimbursed in the amount of
$71,516.81 for the cost of the Edward Street urbanization; and
THAT the funds be obtained from Account No. 7205-99004-0261.
Report#1
-5 - February 14, 2000
15. REQUEST TO UPGRADE BASEBALL FACILITY AT LORD ELGIN PARK
THAT Report WD -13-00 be received;
THAT the proposal from the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association to upgrade the
baseball facility at Lord Elgin Park be approved;
THAT Municipal staff be authorized to install all of the materials provided by the
Association at the Municipality's expense;
THAT the application from the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association for use of
the facility in the year 2000 be approved and that the Association be further
advised that they must apply for use of the facility on an annual basis as per
current municipal policy; and
THAT the Clarington Boys Slo-Pitch Association be advised of Council's
decision.
16. RATIONALIZING TRANSIT SERVICE HIGHWAY NO 2/401 CORRIDOR
WHEREAS a Regional Widespread Transit System would represent a significant
expenditure to Clarington;
AND WHEREAS the introduction of lower fares would have to be subsidized by
the Municipality;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that, because of the importance and
seriousness of this issue, Report WD -014-00 be tabled to the Council meeting
scheduled for February 21, 2000.
17. ON -STREET PARKING
THAT staff prepare a comprehensive report as soon as possible on the pros and cons of
on -street parking in the Municipality of Clarington.
18. DELEGATION OF ROY FORRESTER
THAT the delegation of Roy Forrester pertaining to Veridian be received with thanks.
REPORT #2
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting: Council
File #
Date: February 21, 2000 Res. #
Report #: Soli"1-00 By-law #
Subject: EXTENSION OF THE "UNWINDING DATE" PROVIDED IN THE PRINCIPLES
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN BLUE CIRCLE CANADA INC. AND THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON DATED NOVEMBER 3,1997
1.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. THAT this report be received.
2. THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Cleric on behalf of the Municipality
to execute an agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle
Canada Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 to extend the
"Unwinding Date" from February 29, 2000 to April 30, 2000, with all other terms and
conditions to remain the same and time to remain of the essence.
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2.1 Council approved the Principles of Understanding (("Principles') between the Municipality
and Blue Circle Canada Inc. ("Blue Circle") at its meeting on November 3, 1997. The
Principles deal with a number of matters to implement recommendations made by the
Waterfront Regeneration Trust including the acquisition by the Municipality of Cove Road
and land required for the extension of Cove Road to the Westside Creek, the construction of
abridge over the Westside Creek to connect Cedar Crest Beach Road via Cove Road to West
Beach Road, and the transfer of a large part of the Westside Marsh and certain other lands
to the Municipality or to CLOCA at the Municipality's direction.
2.2 The Closing Date on which the transfer of lands by Blue Circle and the completion of other
arrangements provided in the Principles of Understanding is conditional on several events
occurring. These include the transfer of an easement by Ontario Hydro to accommodate the
planned diversion of Westside Creek through its transmission corridor, and the execution by
Blue Circle and the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority of a maintenance and
monitoring agreement with respect to certain works that are to be constructed by Blue Circle
Report Solic41-00
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February 21, 2000
for the diversion of Westside Creek and the separation of the area of the Westside Marsh
which is to be conserved from the area of the Marsh that can be quarried by Blue Circle.
2.3 At the meeting on December 13, 1999, Council approved the recommendation contained in
Report Solic-02-99 that the "Unwinding Date" provided for in paragraph 24 of the Principles
of Understanding be extended from December 31, 1999 to February 29, 2000 in order to
allow necessary documentation to be drafted and to allow time for completion of
negotiations with Ontario Hydro respecting the transfer of an easement for the planned
diversion of the Westside Creek-
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reek
2.4 Unfortunately, the negotiations between the Municipality, Blue Circle and Ontario Hydro
have taken more time than was anticipated last November. However, agreement in principle
has now been reached at the staff level. The documentation between Ontario Hydro, Blue
Circle, the Municipality and CLOCA, is being revised at the present time. This work will
not be completed soon enough to allow the transaction between Blue Circle and the
Municipality to close before the amended Unwinding Date of February 29, 2000. A further
extension is required.
2.5 An extension of the Unwinding Date to April 30, 2000 should allow enough time to
complete the documentation, surveys and closing documents.
3.1 Accordingly, it is recommended that Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the
Municipality to execute an amendment to the Principles to extend the Unwinding Date to
April 30, 2000, with all other tenors and conditions of the Principles to remain the same and
time to remain of the essence of the Principles.
Respectively submitted
,
Dennis Hefferon
Solicitor
Received by
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Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
ng: General Purpose and Administration Committee
Monday, February 14, 2000
t #: PD -016-00 File #: DEV 98-061
File # no(al
Res. #Ci
By-law #
ct:. REZONING APPLICATION REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: ERIC CAMERON
PART LOT 10, CONCESSION 3, FORMER TOWNSHIP OF
DARLINGTON
2681 CONCESSION ROAD 4, DARLINGTON
FILE: DEV 98-061
mendations:
respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
upend to Council the following:
THAT Report PD -016-00 be received;
THAT the request submitted by Eric Cameron for the removal of the Holding (H)
Symbol from the subject lands be APPROVED and that the amending By-law attached
hereto be forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning
Department;
THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegation be advised of
Council's decision.
BACKGROUND
The property for which the removal of Holding (H) symbol was made is located in Part
Lot 10, Concession 3, Former Township of Darlington. The municipal street address is
2681 Concession Road 4, Darlington. The removal of the Holding (H) symbol will
facilitate the issuance of a building permit on the property. A home industry
woodworking shop (accessory to a residential dwelling) of a maximum size of 128 square
metres, with an indoor parking space for one vehicle, is to be built.
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A site plan development agreement between Eric Michael Cameron and Bettsy Lee
Hennessy and the Municipality of Clarington was executed December 7, 1999 and
registered January 21, 2000. Among other things, this agreement ensures adequate
parking and loading areas, garbage and snow removal, grading and drainage,
illumination, fencing, landscaping, sidewalk reconstruction, architectural control and
performance guarantees. There were no transfers of lands or easements to the
Municipality. Execution of a site plan development agreement is one of the requirements
for removal of the Holding (H) symbol.
COMMENTS
The Holding (H) Symbol may be removed upon Council being satisfied that the uses to
be permitted will be used for purposes intended by the By-law. In reviewing the
proposal, Staff is satisfied that the conditions required for the removal of holding have
been met. The removal of the Holding (H) symbol is recommended as illustrated in the
attached By-law (see Attachment #2).
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Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to
amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle to
implement DEV 98-061;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality
of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Schedule "I" to By-law 84-63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone
designation from:
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illustrated on the attached Schedule "A" hereto.
2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Section 34 and 36 of the Planning Act.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
ng: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE File # /O
FEBRUARY 14, 2000 Res. #/-0 0 -
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ct: RATIONALIZING TRANSIT SERVICE
HIGHWAY NO.2/HIGHWAY NO. 401 CORRIDOR
CLARINGTON OPPORTUNITIES
nmendadons:
respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
mend to Council the following:
THAT Report WD -14-00 be received;
'_. THAT Council take the opportunity through this report, WD -14-00, to comment on the
Highway No.2/Highway No. 401 transit report and recommendations prepared by ENTRA
Consultants and the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee, prior to the end of February
2000;
THAT Council agree in principal with the report and recommendations prepared by
ENTRA Consultants and the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee to foster continued
discussions towards implementing service improvements; and
THAT a copy of report WD -14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit Coordinating
Committee.
)RT
ATTACHMENTS
No. 1: Highway No. 2 Highway No. 401 Corridor Transit Service Review — Final
Report, Report No. 1999 -RTC -3 to the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee
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including the recommendations of the Conventional Transit Operators Sub -
Committee, and the December 9, 1999 Minutes of the Regional Transit Co-
ordinating Committee
No. 2: "Floating" Two Zone Fare Boundary and Clarington Passenger Price Comparison
BACKGROUND
2.1 Changes to transit funding policies by the Province have seen the elimination of both
capital and operating subsidies to municipal transit systems. Municipalities are
reviewing ways to reduce costs by increasing operational efficiencies. Transit riders
are demanding more co-ordinated services for both timing and ease of transfers with
simplified fares. This lack of "seamless" and coordinated transit service has
contributed to the continuing loss of overall market share to passenger vehicles.
As a result of these demands and increasing friction between GO Transit and local
transit operators within Durham Region, a plan was needed to co-ordinate services.
At one point, GO Transit indicated they were considering discontinuing bus service
in Clarington. The Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee worked with local
municipalities to fund an impartial study by ENTRA Consultants to review the
existing transit services and make recommendations to restructure services to
provide co-ordinated and equitable travel opportunities across the corridor.
On December 9, 1999, the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee (RTCC) passed the
following resolution:
"THAT a copy of Report #1999 -RTC -3 of the Commissioner of Planning
and the recommendations of the Conventional Transit Operations Sub -
Committee of RTCC, acting as the Steering Committee for the Highway 2 —
Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review, be forwarded to the Towns
of Pickering, Ajax and Whitby, the City of Oshawa, and the Municipality of
Clarington to request their input by February 2000."
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Report No. 1999 -RTC -3, including the recommendations of the Conventional Transit
Operators Sub -Committee, and the December 9, 1999 Minutes of the Regional Transit Co-
ordinating Committee are included as Attachment No. 1.
This resolution was reviewed by Regional Planning on January 18, 2000 and referred to
local Councils on January 19, 2000 for input to the RTCC to be received by February 29,
2000. Responses from the local Councils will permit the RTCC to "sign off' on the report
completed by ENTRA. The report and comments will form the basis for finther discussions
and refinements. This will also enable the participants to begin worldng on the details of
how the recommendations approved through consensus can be implemented and further
refine cost estimates.
Definitions:
Local Trips - Those trips which begin and end within the boundaries of a single
municipality.
Inter -municipal Trips - Those trips which begin in one municipality and end in another
municipality within Durham Region.
Regional Trips - Those trips which begin in Durham Region and end outside of
Durham Region. (At the present time, Clarington residents from
both Newcastle and Bowmanville are accessing the GO Transit
regional service to connect with other service areas within Durham
Region.)
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REVIEW AND COMMENT
Recommendations by ENTRA Consultants
ENTRA Consultants, having solid experience in the transititransportation field, worked
closely with the RTCC, the RTCC Steering Committee, as well as having consultation with
area Chief Administrative Officers and making presentations to local Councils. The
recommendations prepared by ENTRA were realistic in that proposed solutions needed to
be technically as well as economically and politically acceptable to ensure implementation
within a short period of time. Transit studies have been completed in the past by various
individual transit operators but remain simply as recommendations because there was
insufficient incentive to push forward and make changes. ENTRA'S report dated October
1999 shows consensus on many issues including recommendation of:
• A simplified fare structure incorporating a "floating" two -zone fare with the
base fare of $1.75 with a one time premium fare of $1.75. Attachment No. 2
shows how the zones work. A Clarington resident would pay $1.75 to travel
within Clarington (first zone) or Oshawa, (second zone) with a single premium
fare of $1.75 required to enter Whitby, Ajax or Pickering.
• A cost allocation model, which calculates net deficits from intermunicipal costs
and revenues and allocates the deficit among the municipalities, based on the
amount of service each receives.
• Most cost effective service provider in corridor, confirmed as GO Transit
(based on current funding formulas), with local transit services continuing to
have access to Highway No. 2 for local routings such as the Courtice loop. At
this point, Oshawa Transit has not agreed to transfer their main services along
Highway No. 2 to other providers.
• The approval process would see local municipalities sharing costs of
intermunicipal service. There would be no change to local autonomy in transit
decisions and no changes to the roles of Municipal or Regional Councils. To
facilitate the municipal approval process, dealing with inter -municipal matters,
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a new step has been added involving a Chief Administrative Officer
Administrators group. This group would meet at the request of the RTCC,
where service change proposals would require Municipal Council decisions.
The process continues to rely on the approval of individual Municipal Councils
for services to be implemented, yet provides an overall coordination context to
ensure that proposals support the development of coordinated transit services
throughout the corridor.
Existing Conventional Transit Services
The report by ENTRA recommends that the existing services in Clarington remain
unchanged, but with future options available. The residents of Clarington are presently
receiving regional bus service from GO Transit from Newcastle to Courtice and beyond.
Oshawa Transit is presently providing inter -municipal service in Courtice with a single loop
leaving Oshawa, easterly along Nash Road, south on Courtice Road then west along
Highway No. 2. The initiative by Public Works, to work with the private sector, has
resulted in Clarington transit riders obtaining benches and/or illuminated bus shelters with
no expense to the Municipality, while simultaneously producing annual general revenue of
approximately $31,000.00.
Clarington Opportunities
Extension of the more frequent intermunicipal transit services to Newcastle would have
significant impact on the existing service providers and be a major new expenditure to the
Municipality of between $100,000.00 to $180,000.00. This higher level of service in the
Clarington corridor would be difficult to justify in the short-term based on the current
ridership and projected costs. As an example, if 60 riders are using the hourly bus service
and the more frequent inter -municipal buses began operating without sufficient demand, it
may only result in splitting the 60 passengers between buses. The deficit would be large due
to the extent of rural area between the urban centres, which produce less revenue. A slower
staged growth of intermunicipal and local transit must be based on demand.
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In the short to medium term, ENTRA has suggested an alternative which minimizes initial
investment by using existing hourly GO Transit buses which have spare capacity. If the
inter -municipal service were not extended beyond Courtice, but instead extended the
proposed lower fare arrangement of $1.75, "floating" zone structure, local riders would pay
the same lower inter -municipal fares proposed along the rest of the Highway No. 2 corridor.
If Clarington Council approved of this proposal to subsidize the lower fares, estimated costs
would be as follows:
Courtice $13,000 share of deficit from intermunicipal service (Courtice loop)
$ 8,000 deficit for regional service fare arrangement
Courtice Total =$21,000
Bowmanville +$12,000 deficit for regional service fare arrangement =$33,000
Newcastle +$10,000 deficit for regional service fare arrangement =$43,000
The Courtice loop provided by Oshawa Transit, with a total length of approximately 6.8
kilometres, has been free during the trial period because it was seen as a profitable route,
based solely on operating cost, which could be accommodated with existing equipment and
staff. Under the cost allocation model, a price tag of $13,000.00 has now been applied to it
as a portion of the average overall deficit. Discontinuation of the Courtice loop would
receive criticism from students who are the main users for the service and their parents.
This loop passes three schools and discontinuation would affect this transportation link to
the Courtice Community Complex.
To maintain the deficit at $13,000.00 and maintain the existing transit services, Council
could defer the $30,000.00 implementation of the regional service fare arrangement to a
later date when the other recommendations have been implemented and cost estimates
reviewed. Oshawa Transit has not indicated how long it will continue to provide the
Courtice loop on a no charge basis.
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Public transit has an environmental and social impact on entire communities by reducing air
pollution and traffic congestion, but only directly serves a small segment of the population
as passengers. Public transit is expensive and, without subsidized ridership, levels would
continue to decline as riders found other modes of transportation less expensive. Although
in Clarington there were 115,000 passenger trips taken, the actual number of residents using
the system is estimated at 575 which represents approximately three-quarters of one per cent
of Clarington's population of 65,000. It is estimated that ninety per cent of the 575 residents
use transit on a daily basis while the remaining ten percent would be infrequent users.
When comparing daily transportation trips and the modal split between passenger vehicles
and transit, transit represents only one half of one percent. There is also no direct correlation
between price and ridership. If fares increase even in small amounts, passengers may leave
the system to find other modes of transportation if they are cheaper. If fares drop by 50%,
ridership will see an increase, but not double, as many residents still find the personal
automobile more convenient or faster. Cost is not the only factor. Many riders are attracted
or lost to the system due to ease of transfers, simplified fares, direct routes to their required
destinations, and timing of service.
Although not a recommendation of the report, Clarington has future options to establish
internal boundaries between Courtice and Bowmanville and between Bowmanville and
Newcastle, with premium fares required upon entering the new zones. The estimated
deficits are based on Clarington remaining as one single municipal zone, although it is
almost as wide as the service areas of Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax combined. The person
boarding in Newcastle obtains the greatest benefit, by paying the same $1.75 as the person
boarding in Courtice to enter Oshawa but having travelled a much greater distance. Internal
boundaries would make residents taking the longer trips within Clarington pay a little more
and help reduce the deficit, but would complicate the fare structure and divide the
Municipality.
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Steps Towards Local Transit Loops and Routes
The improvements being proposed to the Highway No. 2/11ighway No. 401 corridor will
improve transit opportunities along this main transportation spine and encourage new
ridership. The initial parameters of the review process by ENTRA are nearing completion.
Once the efficiency of the Highway No. 2 corridor is improved, future loops in Courtice,
Bowmanville and Newcastle, or major expansion to Orono can be reviewed separately.
Those service options should be taken in steps, which can be monitored to provide further
expansion as demand increases. The timing or possible results of those future reviews
should not deter Council from reaching concensus on the present Highway No. 2/11ighway
No. 401 corridor recommendations before them.
Budget Preparation
Cost estimates provided by ENTRA Consultants are derived from current ridership and
operating costs. Any significant increase or decrease in ridership affects the operational
efficiency as a whole. Fare subsidy expenditures by the Municipality will increase as
ridership increases, but utilization of existing spare capacity will reduce the overall
operating deficit. This trade-off makes it difficult to determine the final effect on the deficit.
For additional short distance riders, paying the base $1.75 fare, the deficit would increase by
approximately $1.00 per passenger. For longer distance riders, the costs would generally be
offsetting, since intermediate length trips are more expensive than current fares and long
distance trips are less expensive than current.
Implementation Phase
The transit review and consensus process has been a lengthy one. Once local Councils have
submitted their comments, the report can be finalized and detailed plans for the
implementation can begin in the areas of consensus. The implementation phase will again
require ongoing discussions with all stakeholders to confirm the desired course of action.
CONCLUSIONS
From the above, it is concluded that this is Council's opportunity to comment on the
recommendations presented to the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee and
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Clarington's desired course of action. An agreement in principal to consensus
recommendations listed in the report will form a foundation for further discussion towards
implementing service improvements in the transportation corridor. Staff recommend such
an agreement in principal. In particular, staff agree that:
1) GO Transit is the most cost effective service provider along Highway
No. 2;
2) Existing levels of service in Clarington remain unchanged, but with
future options available; and
3) The Proposed "floating" zone structure be extended across
Clarington with an associated subsidy cost of $43,000.
2espectfully submitted,
en�es, P
for of Public Works
"SAV*ce
/00
Reviewed by,
Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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REVISED
anning Department
:)mmissioner's Report to the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee
Sport No. 1 999 -RTC -3
ate: December 9, 1999
JBJECT
ghway 2 — Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review- Final Report, File:
2.7
its report is an addendum to Report No. 1999 -RTC -1
COMMENDATION
THAT Commissioner's Report No. 1999 -RTC -1 be received for information;
THAT the recommendations of the Conventional Transit Operators Sub -
Committee of RTCC, acting as the Steering Committee for the Highway 2 —
Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review, be received; and
3. THAT copy of Commissioner's Report No. 1999 -RTC -3 be forwarded to the
Town of Pickering, the Town of Ajax, the Town of Whitby, the City of
Oshawa, the Municipality of Clarington, and GO Transit.
=PORT
On June 15, 1999, the Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee (RTCC)
met to consider Report No. 1999 -RTC -1, which outlined the findings and
recommendations of the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service
Review. The RTCC raised some concerns and referred the report back to
the Conventional Transit Operators Sub -Committee, who were acting as the
Steering Committee for the study.
On September 28, 1999, the Steering Committee met to address the
concerns raised by RTCC on June 15, 1999.
The Steering Committee reviewed the findings and recommendations of the
consultant (see Attachment 2 - Co-operation and Consensus: Rationalizing
Transit Service in the Hwy.2 /Hwy. 401 Corridor.) and agreed, in principle, to a
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majority of the recommendations. The Steering Committee's report and their
recommendations are contained in Attachment 1.
Consensus on these recommendations by the Conventional Transit
Operators forms a foundation for further discussion towards implementing
service improvements in the study area. The Planning Department will
continue to facilitate discussions between the Conventional Transit Operators
toward this objective.
A.L. Georgieff,/M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Commissioner of Planning
Attachment: 1. Highway 2 -Highway 401 Corridor Transit Review, Steering
Committee Report
2. Co-operation and Consensus: Rationalizing Transit Service in the
Hwy.2 /Hwy.401 Corridor
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UBJECT:
!ighway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review - Final Report
ile: 4.2.7
ECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the final report of the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor Transit
Service Review entitled "Co-operation and Consensus: Rationalizing Transit
Services in the Highway 2 - Highway 401 Corridor" prepared by ENTRA
Consultants Inc., be received; and
THAT the recommendations of the Conventional Transit Operators Sub -
Committee of RTCC, acting as the Steering Committee for the Highway 2 -
Highway 401 Corridor Transit Service Review, form the basis for further
discussion and implementation by the Transit Operators in Durham.
DaPORT
On June 15, 1999, Commissioner's Report 1999 -RTC -1 was presented to the
Regional Transit Co-ordinating Committee (RTCC). The report presented the
key findings and recommendations of the Highway 2 — Highway 401 Corridor
Transit Service Review. After much discussion, RTCC adopted the following
resolution:
"THAT Report #1999 -RTC -1 of the Commissioner of Planning be
referred back to the Steering Committee for the purpose of addressing
the concerns that have been raised with respect to how capital costs
will be dealt with and also with respect to how routes will actually work,
particularly with respect to the shopping centres in Oshawa and
Whitby, and report back to the Regional Transit Co-ordinating
Committee by September 15, 1999."
Councillor Novak also asked that the costs for extending service to
Bowmanville and Newcastle, respectively, also be included in the final report.
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I Since then, the project consultant addressed the matters raised by the
Committee, by incorporating the following.into the final report:
• updates to the maps and descriptions on the Service Option figures;
• revisions to ridership tables and clarify Clarington totals;
• revisions to language regarding the eastern terminus;
• additional detail in discussion of the common elements;
• revisions to Option 3E service design to reflect:
- maintaining Highway 2 service connections to Ajax GO Station;
- maintaining portions of local service in Whitby and Oshawa;
- allocating deficit for fare structure changes on service to Courtice
• revisions to Table 4, 'Intermunicipal Service Cost Summary", to include
preferred fare option only and updated cost figures
• revisions to and expansion of the section on cost estimates for service in
Clarington
• additional detail to clarify the fare payment and implications;
clarification of local approaches to rationalizing local services; and
• discussion of potential for local route diversions.
Key Findings and Recommendations.
The Conventional Transit Operators Sub -Committee of the Regional Transit
Coordinating Committee, acting as the Steering Committee for this project,
met on September 28, 1999. The purpose of the meeting was to address the
direction given by RTCC at its June meeting and to review the results of the
work undertaken by ENTRA Consultants Incorporated, with the objective of
arriving at a consensus on matters that could be recommended for
implementation. The Terms of Reference for this study provided for the
Steering Committee to report through the Planning Department to RTCC on
this study.
At the outset, the Steering Committee agreed that the consultant had
addressed the Terms of Reference guiding the scope of their assignment.
The Steering Committee also noted that the consultant had incorporated the
additional items requested by RTCC in its final report.
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3 The Steering Committee subsequently considered the results of the Report
and arrived at a consensus on the majority of the recommendations offered
within the Technical Report of the consultant, as illustrated in Attachment 1.
Consensus on these recommendations forms a foundation for further
discussion towards implementing service improvements in the study area.
The Steering Committee agreed in principle to:
• a set of service standards and policies (ie. hours of service, frequency of
service, transfers, fare policy), which will guide the design of new and
revised services, and establish a framework for improved mobility across
the service area;
• fare structures and levels (ie. floating zone boundary, $1.75 base fare plus
$1.75 premium fare), which introduce consistent fare levels, integration
with local services, and reasonable financial return;
• a variety of technical issues related to routes and services, and
communications and accessibility (ie. terminus locations, public, bus to
bus and agency communication, fare collection technology, future
accessibility for riders with special needs), which will improve service
levels, establish a single source for information, improve interagency
communication and establish a framework for integrating improvements to
accessible services; and
• the formula to share the deficits which may be created by the revised fare
structure and inter -municipal services, ensuring that each municipality
pays a fair share based on the amount of service received.
The Steering Committee was unable to reach a complete consensus on the
consultant's recommendations related to GO Transit as the inter -municipal
operator (with impacts on the types of vehicles and specific service design
details), and the inclusion of the CAO administrators group in the roles and
responsibilities. While each of these issues is important to the success of
services in the corridor, the lack of agreement by individual operators does
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not delay nor impede the process of implementation of the areas of the
agreement.
.5 As such, the Steering Committee recommends that:
• the revised report from the consultant be received; and
• that the recommendations identified in Attachment 1, form the basis for
further discussion and implementation by the Transit Operators in
Durham.
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Pickering Transit
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operation and Consensus:
ionalizing Transit Service in the Hwy. 21
y. 401 Corridor
focument summarizes the study process and recommendations of the Hwy. 2/Hwy.
orridor Transit Service Review. Details of the analysis can be found in the Hwy.2/
401 Corridor Transit Services Review . Technical Report to the Steering Committee,
September 1999 by ENTRA Consultants Inc.
Study Objectives
Introduction
The overall goal was
to develop a strategy
ids for intermunicipal travel within Durham Region have increased significantly
which rationalizes the -
roles and
ie years and spawned a growth of transit demands for both commuter and local
responsibilities of the
!s in the Hwy. 2/Hwy 401corridor. The individual local services and the inter•
five operators in
al GO Transit services have not been well-equipped to respond to intermunicipal
operating transit
services in this
eeds, hampered by subsidy restrictions, jurisdictional issues, and economic realities.
corridor.
esidents must rely on the regional services for travel within Durham, with multiple
ares, no transfer privileges and typically expensive overall fares. Local services
The objectives of this
rovide no continuous service across the region and are not coordinated with the
study were to.,
Ll services. The result has been service gaps and duplications, inequitable fares
- enhance inter-
ystem which does not best meet the needs of Durham residents.
municipal mobility,
by providing a
attempts have been made in the past to resolve these issues, with a variety of
more attractive and
id Regional studies examining possible solutions. None of these studies has led
effitransit
uccessful coordination of transit services in the corridor. A major reason for
servient
service between
municipalities in
k of progress has been the cost of the recommended changes, and the inability
Durham and into
ess the overall duplication of services between the proposed local service
Toronto;
` is and the regional services.
- improve customer
host -term, it is crucial to restructure services to meet the immediate need of
service, by
enhancing quality
ated, equitable travel opportunities across the corridor. Improved marketing and
and raising public
:ing to promote public awareness of the travel opportunities are crucial to short-
awareness of the
ccess. In the longer term, this restructured service must serve as the base from
system;
respond to
p growth pressures in the corridor and throughout the Region.
- reduce costs and
achieve greater
rent economic and political environment provides a new o
p opportunity to overcome
operating
efficiencies; and
orical inertia and to make effective changes in the corridor. This study has
I not only on the technical solutions to the transportation aspects of the
'increase ridership
is, but also on the proceeds of consensus building and partnerships. This
and revenues.
resulting in more
its a new direction in developing the process of local municipal partnerships and
efficient and flexible
[ion. Without encouraging and supporting this new process, new outcomes cannot
transit service.
:ted.
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2. Study Process
This section highlights the key steps taken in the analysis and the consensus building
approach of this study.
Itative - Each transit operator met with the consultant to review their concerns or perspectives
as operators, as well as to identify the perspective of the individual municipalities.
- Through this process, a list of issues was developed to be addressed. As the review
proceeded, new issues were added in response to the various evolving options.
- A one -day work session was held with the Steering Committee. This session was an
opportunity to review and discuss all of the analyses and, in a facilitated session, to
begin to reach a consensus on several of the key issues.
- A special session was held with the members of the Regional Transit Coordinating
Committee (RTCC) following the Steering Committee workshop. The objective of this
meeting was to identify and discuss the issues which had been resolved and to seek
additional input on those issues which were still outstanding.
- A briefing session was held with the municipal CAO's and with GO Transit senior
management. These meetings confirmed the support for the gen--.7L' conclusions.
- A series of meetings was held with each of the municipal councils to review the
progress of the study and solicit input. Each Council raised specific issues, including
equity of various fare structures, the need to accommodate and utilize GO Transit's
continued presence in the corridor, assurance of continued access to similar or better
levels of service, and minimizing overall cost to individual municipalities.
- A final working session was held with the Steering Committee to:
- confirm the selection of the preferred service design;
- identify and resolve outstanding issues with respect to fares;
- review options regarding fare payment methods;
- review cost allocations and implications; and
- discuss implementation timing and strategies.
Following a review by RTCC, further modifications were made and a Steering
Committee held to review the consensus positions of the Steering Committee. These
modifications included adding specific calculations of costs for extensions of service
in Clarington, additional detail regarding the eastern terminus, opertions interface
with local operators, revisions to the detailed service design and additional analysis
of common elements. These changes are reflected in summary form in this report;
details of this and all the analyses can be found in the report: Hwy.2/Hwy. 401
Corridor transit Services Review - Technical Report to the Steering Committee, dated
September 1999 by ENTRA Consultants Inc.
An implementation program was also developed, providing a detailed list of activi-
ties to be completed in advance of a proposed launch date. It is expected that a
launch date can be set approximately 12 months after approval to proceed with
implementanon.
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:xisting Situation
Local Trips
section describes the various transit services operating in the corridor and the types
Local trips are those
which are completed
vel patterns they accommodate. This description is presented to help develop an
within the boundaries of
-standing of the current situation, as a base for the evolution of integrated services.
a single
These tri s are tyacty.
P tyPicalty
Current Demand Profiles
carried by the local
municipal transit
service.
Iximately 2.2 million trips are made each year on the variety of transit services
ble in the Highway 2 corridor.
Inter -municipal Trips
Inter -municipal trips are
SERVICE
those that begin in one
sin the H
trips Hwy. 2 corridor include approximately 500,000 annual trips provided by
municipality and end in
another municipality
cal municipal services and approximately 125,000 trips on GO Transit. A review of
within Durham Region,
_al trip patterns shows a strong inverse correlation between the number of local
plus local Pickering
Irovided by GO Transit and the amount of municipal transit service available in the
routes which serve
Rouge Hill GO station.
or. For example, Oshawa operates the most frequent municipal service on Hwy. 2
Transit carries the fewest local trips in this area.
Regional Trips
INICIPAL SERVICE Regional trips are those
which are be-
tunicipal trips prodded by the local municipalities account for approximately tween Durhamade and the
3,000 annual trips. In addition to these, GO Transit carnes about 225,000 trips annually City of Toronto, plus
n the Highway 2 service and approximately 400,000 on the Train Meet buses connecting trips between Newcastle
larington and the Durham GO Rail stations. or Bowmanville and the
remaining service area
EGlONAL SERVICE in Durham Region.
Kdmately 65 percent of the passengers carried by GO Transit on the Hwy. 2 service
Jonal trips accounting for approximately 650,000 annual trips. Of these, westbound
re destined for the Scarborough Town Centre and North Toronto (York Mills,
de and Finch) in approximate equal proportions with a small portion destined to
s Scarborough area.
al trips per capita between Toronto and the Durham municipalities generally
se as travel distance increases, with the largest number of per capita trips coming
ickering and the smallest from Oshawa
Growth Scenarios There is substantial
potential for growth
copulation and Employment Growth
s considerable opportunity for growth in transit ridership in Durham. If transit
ip grows at or near the rate of population growth through 2011, this represents a
al growth of approximately 50 percent, or approximately 2,500 daily
inicipal and local trips in the corridor.
Nodal Split Increases
,st change in modal split from the existing Durham modal split of l0 percent to
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11 percent of all travel, would increase overall trips in the corridor by more than 15
percent. This same increase, combined with population and growth increases, results in a
potential ridership increase of 60 percent.
3.2.3 Implications for Growth
The types and extent of growth described here can be expected over the medium to long-
term planning horizons 2011 and 2021. In the immediate term, modest ridership
increases can be expected to result from increased travel opportunities and revised fare
structures, but may be reduced by some initial ridership loss resulting from fare and
service changes. For the purpose of this analysis, ridership was assumed to be constant in
the immediate period following implementation.
4. Corridor Service Model
4.1 Service Standards and Principles
One of the principal objectives of this study process was to develop consistent rational
standards for the coordination of services in the Hwy. 2 Corridor. Service standards
related to hours and frequency of service, fare strictures and transfers are used to guide
the introduction of new and revised services and application of the standards ensures a
consistent response to new service requests. The Steering Committee developed service
standards with the general philosophy to ensure no reduction of service in any area.
4.2 Recommended Service Plan
The recommended service plan illustrated in Figure 1 includes integrated service in the
Hwy. 2 corridor and retention of the existing Train Meet service connecting Clarington
communities with the Durham GO Rall stations as well as the Hwy. 401 services.
HOURS AND FREQUENCY of SERVICE
Continuous intermunicipal service will be provided at base levels no less than that
e levels currently provided by the regional services. In almost all periods, intermunicipal service
It in supplemented by a continuous service link from Courtice Road to Port Union Road,
led by operating exclusively on Hwy. 2. in peak periods, intermunicipal service is further
vices. supplemented to meet peak demands in Whitby. Oshawa and Courtice.
FARE POLICY
(rage Fare structures will include a fare which encourages intermunicipal travel within Durham.
travel This fare structure will protect the current fare agreements already in place for
intermunicipal travel between several Durham municipalities. Free transfers will be
+ill be permitted between all local services and the intermunicipal service, subject to an
'en applicable premium fare if a fare boundary is crossed. No free transfers will be permitted
between local or intermunicipal services and the regional services.
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PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
uld' all
1 9ne of the critical elements of a comprehensive, integrated service is communication with
nd ustomers. Apart from the actual connection of various services, customers' ability to get
-^cation- 11 the necessary travel information from a single source is the most important aspect of
d be he service. 1n the short-term, all operators should share route and schedule information.
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ori- `h the proposed Hwy. 2 intermunicipal service replacing or modifying many of the local
's Ia res currently operating in the corridor; it is essential that buses assigned to rhe new
y. 2 corridor service be able to communicate directly with the local routes in each
:nicipality. All local and corridor service vehicles should be equipped with cell phones.
;figured to provide easy and effective bus -to -bus communication.
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-ov r -agency communication, particularly between local operators and the regional carrier
r
n , ey to the success of integrated Services..A process for planning andcmplementation of
v: ices will provide a forum to foster communication and cooperative planning.
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is
The proposed operational service plan could be operated by any of the four eTdsting local
led as the
operators, GO Transit, or a third -party contractor. However, there are substantial cost
integrated
implications related to the choice of operators and this study concludes that GO Transit
ervices
should provide the integrated services in the corridor, with local planning control.
4.3.2 Western Terminus
nal
The selection of an appropriate western terminus is an operational decision that should
Illi
Port
be tailored from time to time to meet the specific demands of the passengers. Three
'n the
options for a western terminus include the Rouge Hill GO Station, the htorttingside TTC
of
loop and the Port Union Road area. In the short term, Port Union Road is recommended.
4.3.3 Eastern Terminus
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-vices to
Intermunicipal service were originally designed to provide service.to the community of
and
Newcastle, using an on -street loop to provide limited local service in the village. While still
ould be
detail by
an option for the medium- to long-term, however, the short-term intermunicipal service
is
stops at Courrice Road, using the same on -street loop as the current Oshawa Route 2.
e,
Regional services to Bowmanville and Newcastle will continue as they are today.
the
Mur, ality of
4.3.4 Equipment
Clar. con.
The conclusions of the fare options analysis (see Section 6), suggests that single -door
sereshould be
operation will be regll±red in the short- to medium-term, making the existing
prop d with single-
configuration of vehicles used in the corridor services acceptable.
n.
4.3.5 Communications
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
uld' all
1 9ne of the critical elements of a comprehensive, integrated service is communication with
nd ustomers. Apart from the actual connection of various services, customers' ability to get
-^cation- 11 the necessary travel information from a single source is the most important aspect of
d be he service. 1n the short-term, all operators should share route and schedule information.
d br:
a iter, information services should be transferred to a central call facility.
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ori- `h the proposed Hwy. 2 intermunicipal service replacing or modifying many of the local
's Ia res currently operating in the corridor; it is essential that buses assigned to rhe new
y. 2 corridor service be able to communicate directly with the local routes in each
:nicipality. All local and corridor service vehicles should be equipped with cell phones.
;figured to provide easy and effective bus -to -bus communication.
fan
tat;,: 'I,."NCy COMMUNICA17ON
-ov r -agency communication, particularly between local operators and the regional carrier
r
n , ey to the success of integrated Services..A process for planning andcmplementation of
v: ices will provide a forum to foster communication and cooperative planning.
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Fare Collection Technology
;cuing that each municipality has its own revenue management system in place, the
upended fare option can be accommodated within the existing fare equipment on
gional buses.
corridor service grows, advancing to a more efficient faze payment/registration
ss may be justified. This could be accommodated by the introduction of smart card
ology throughout the region. Introduction of a more advanced technology may be an
ent opportunity for a GTSB demonstration project to highlight the initiatives being
in Durham Region.
Accessibility
ling accessible services is recognized as an important element of an integrated
e. Several local municipalities have short-term plan to introduce accessible vehicles
it regular route services in the Hwy. 2 corridor. For the intermunicipal services, it
appropriate to introduce specialized equipment ( including low -floor buses) as
during certain periods of the day. As the local operators and municipalities expand
ccessibility plans to serve the overall needs of their municipality, the requirements
v -floor or other accessible vehicles in the Hwy. 2 corridor should be considered.
Fare Issues
5.1 Fare Boundaries
-he recommended faze option divides the service area into two faze zones. These zones
1^ 0 based on the origin of the passenger's trip. The first zone includes the municipality
_h the trip begins and the adjacent Durham municipality to both the east and the
-ravel anywhere within this zone requires payment of the local municipal fare,
ng transfers. Travel outside of this first zone requires an additional faze.
Initial fare media and
technology should
comprise cash, tickets
and passes, with
further examination of
smart card
applications.
Integrated transit
services should be
introduced to the Hwy.
2 corridor with
existing equipment
features.
Corridor services
should integrate
accessibility options
with other regional
and local accessibility
initiatives.
A 'floating 'two -zone
fare is recommended
Fare Levels
is of fare levels attempted to balance the desire to maintain fare levels as close to
g as possible with the need to minimize any operating deficits. Each municipality
Base fares should be
irrently maintains a variety of concession fazes for different demographic groups
similar to existing
Deis of transit use. It was deemed crucial by the committee to keep the base faze
local fare structures
i the current level with the existing discount structures in place, so as not to affect
g passengers who will only use the local system
:ommended fare levels include a base faze of S 1. 75, with the typical concession
Base fares should be
pplied for seniors, children, monthly passes and such and a premium for two zone
51.75 with premium
fare of 51.75
if S 1.75 with NO discounts applied.
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6. Cost Allocation Models
'ges Integrated regional and intermunicipal services in the Hwy. 2 corridor make use of spare
ility capacity on the regional services by introducing a new intermunicipal faze structure.
)unt o/ while overall ridership increases, revenue decreases because of the lower faze structure
+lively
on all intermunicipal trips. The lower revenue creates a deficit, which was the basis for
tte and investigating several cost allocation models.
The preferred model, accepted by Steering Committee members, councils and staff was
one which calculates net deficits from intermunicipal costs and revenues and allocates
ages the deficit among the municipalities based on the amount of service each receives. The
service amount of intermunicipal service is calculated from the quantity of revenue -kilometers
operated in each municipality.
vidually
peciftc 7. Costs
S.
7.1 GO Transit -Related Costs
Elimination of the GO Transit bus services in Durham was examined as an option and
found to have several implications for the GO Transit system as a whole and for Durham
Region. GO Transit bus services in the Hwy. 2/Hwy. 401 corridor currently operate at a
cost recovery level of approximately 100 percent, with an operating budget of
approximately S5.7 million. This means that elimination of services would reduce costs
GO uit services AND revenues by an equal amount, with no net savings.
an Also, GO Transit's H
stem wY• 2 /Iiwy. 401 corridor services are operating as an integrated
system, and making substantial changes to any of the elements has implications for the
others. Significant change to the Hwy. 2 portions of the service, for example, would result
in higher costs on the Hwy. 401 components, along with ridership and revenue impacts.
The result would be to move the corridor services into a deficit position.
7.2 Implications of Separating Regional and Inter -municipal
Services
The cost implications of providing regional and intermunicipal service as two completely
separate operations was also investigated. During peak periods, the existing regional
service levels are designed to meet passenger demands for service at the peak point on
the route, which is approximately the Pickering/Toronto boundary. This has two
important implications for the intermunicipal services. First, it means that there is spare
capacity east of the current peak point. During peak hours, this comprises almost all of
the service area of the proposed intermunicipal services. Spare capacity increases to the
east, and provides an opportunity for an integrated intermunicipal service to use that
capacity before needing to add additional vehicles. This results in cost savings.
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t. the existing regional vehicles in service during the peak hours are all required to
ne peak point demands for regional trips at the regional boundary. This means that
all intermunicipal riders (approximately one-third of the peak period riders) were
d from the regional buses to a new intermunicipal service, regional service could
reduced. As a result, there would be no regional cost savings to help offset the
f the intermunicipal services.
plication of separating the regional and intermunicipal services - a'split service'.
tantial higher operating costs than the existing system. While the proposed
unicipal service operates at a deficit, there are offsetting municipal savings which
the overall costs of service in the corridor. With split services, the higher
anicipal costs exceed the potential local municipal savings, resulting in a net
e in corridor costs. Recommendation of an alternative with this result would be
y to the study objective to reduce costs and achieve greater operating efficiencies.
_ost Details
summarizes the costs of the recommended intermunicipal services under the
vended scenario. This scenario combines regional and intermunicipal services in
y. 2 corridor. The table also presents representative costs of a'split service' option.
)al cost shares for the intermunicipal services are determined based on the
Bended cost allocation model which apportions net costs according to the amount
. .,ce each municipality receives.
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:termunicioal Cost summary
Total Cost Net Cost Pickering? Ajax Whitby Oshawa ClarinZon
oht Service
Regional Component
4900
750
125
156
158
166
145
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2375
568
147
129
130
113
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1300
272
285
288
279
196
ed Service 6550 270 55 59 60 72 21
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n costs in Split Service options include costs o/Operating Intermunicipal service to Newcastle.
riicipality of Clarington is in a unique position since it does not provide its own
insit services. Introducing intermunicipal services represents a significant new
ture for the Town, and options were requested by Clarington which minimized the
ivestment. In the future. services could be extended in one of two ways. First, the
re structure applied to the proposed intermunicipal services could be applied to
Ung regional services to Bowmanville and Newcastle, increasing the operating
or the Train Meet service. Service to Bowmanville, would increase Clarington's
ttion by approximately S 12,000 to a total of approximately 533,000 overall.
extending the fare arrangement to Newcastle would increase Clarington's
ition by an additional S 10,000 to 543,000 overall. These are short-term estimates
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ipaliry of which could increase in subsequent years.
, with the Second, integrated intermunicipal services could be extended from Courtice Road to
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should Newcastle, with adjustments to the regional train meet service. This would provide a
L, future higher level of service, and in the short-term, this level of service is not likely warranted.
nd fare Because of the large gaps between the urban areas where revenues would be low, the
s for overall deficit increases by over S 100.000.
opal and
vices.
8. Organizational Structures
to local Defining new processes for the integrated planning and implementation of transit
in transit services in the Region is critical to the plan's success. Previous studies have examined and
proposed recommended a variety of technical solutions which have not been implemented for a
number of reasons. The recommendations propose revisions to streamline the decision-
making process and improve communication and coordination among the Operations
Subcommittee of RTCC. Without a different process, there cannot be a different outcome.
8.1 Participants
The proposed concept makes slight adjustments to the current responsibilities of the
participants in terms of funding and decision-maldng.
LOCAL OPERATORS
Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa will continue to be responsible for funding and
operarng their own local services. GO Transit will continue to be responsible for and
make decisions regarding regional transit services.
OPERATIONS SUB-COMMTTTEE
The Operations Sub -Committee members will continue to use their own individual staff
resources, initiate proposals and respond to requests from the RTCC and report to the
RTCC. In this context however, the Operations Subcommittee will also examine service
requirements for intermunicipal services and make recommendations to the RTCC.
RTCC
The RTCC will continue with its current membership and mandate.
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troup is This group is introduced to facilitate the introduction of issues to the municipal approval
tportant process. The sir chief administrative officers and the Managing Director of GO Transit
als result would meet with the RTCC, at the RTCC's request, where service change proposals will
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i of the local municipalities will continue to determine their own transit requirements
be responsible for their operations with the approval of the municipal councils. Each
icipal council will continue to be responsible for determining and approving transit
ations and expenditures in their own municipality, or for their municipal component
.ared expenditures. The role and function Durham Regional Council and its Planning
mittee will not change.
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Approval Process
iplement transit system changes in Durham Region under the proposed system, this
recommends that intermunicipal transit services be operated and coordinated as
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)cal municipal transit services are operated by the existing municipal operators;
O Transit operates integrated regional and intermunicipal services;
to Operations Subcommittee of RTCC determines the intermunicipal operations and
service details; and
local municipalities sharing costs of intermunicipal services.
t is important to note that this process does not require Regional Council to.seek or
)btain authority to operate transit services. The process continues to rely on the approval
ividual municipal councils for services to be implemented, yet provides an overall
;nation context to ensure that proposals support the development of coordinated
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10. Summary
10.1 Goal and Objectives
The goal of this study is to develop a strategy which rationalizes the roles and
responsibilities of the five operators in the delivery and operation of the transit services
in this corridor. Table 2 reviews the study objectives and how the recommended service
meets those objectives.
Table 2
Review of Study Objectives
OBJECTIVE
enhance inter -municipal mobility, by
providing a more amacrive and efficient
transit service between municipalities in
Durham and into Toronto
improve customer service, by enhancing
quality and raising public awareness of the
system and how it operates;
reduce costs and achieve greater operating
efficiencies, by eliminating duplication,
sharing resources, and streamlining
operations; and
increase ridership and revenues, resulting
in more efficient and flexible transit service,
which better meets the needs of current
and future users.
SOLUTION
service designs provide for higher levels of
service for local and inter -municipal trips;
fare structure permits substantial areas of
travel at local fares
service designs provide higher levels of
service; communication recommendations
include centralized information,
coordinated planning and improved
operational communication
inter -municipal services operate at deficit
shared by local municipalities; overall
system cost reduced; service designs
use existing spare capacity to eliminate
duplication and reduce cost
estimates show stable ridership through
implementation, with substantial growth
potential; revised roles and responsibilities
ensure coordinated planning of expansion
services.
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?Issues and Resolution
ighout the study, the process was designed to identify and resolve as many issues as
ble in an open and consultative fashion. Table 3 is a complete list of the issues that
identified throughout the study and their resolution.
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and Resolution Summary
access to Hwy. 2 for local services J local services will continue to have access
to Hwy. 2 for local routings
accessibility and low -floor buses / to be addressed in context of local plans
- bus -to -bus communication cell -phones recommended
.omplicated information system - no coordinated information system through
single source of information q sharing, then centralization
equitable fare structure; rationalized local
consistency of fare structures J fares recommended but not required in
short-term
duplication of services spare capacity used to reduce costs and Each Issue raised
eliminate duplication throughout the study
was de fined, examined
r and equitable distribution of costs J unanimously supported cost allocation and resolved.
and revenues model
fare collection and payment methods J fare collection accommodated with
existing equipment
flat fare for travel in Durham J unanimously rejected based on revenue
projections
uses for GO Transit local operators eliminating duplication to reduce costs
will reduce local driver requirements; jobs
may be reassigned.
lack of communication between revised planning process recommended
municipal operators and GO Transit to be determined during implementation
local stop frequency and placement maintained without change
nici al autonomy over for example, J maintained without change
Tares and local route structures
.ust reschedule local services due to required anyway to coordinate services
corridor change
presence of GO Transit in corridor confirmed as most cost effective
•oute diversions and stop frequency requires additional local analysis
serving local surges in demand
/ice to local trips by regional carrier
.gle-door versus two -door operation
timed connections in corridor
western terminus point
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eliminated
confirmed single door appropriate
addressed through planning process
flexible in medium and long term
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
BY-LAWS
2000-18 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10
of Report #1)
2000-19 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #10
of Report #1)
2000-20 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Pipe Crossing Agreement
between Canadian Pacific Railway and The Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington for the construction and future maintenance of
a proposed storm sewer at Mileage 165.60, Plan 18T-88047 (Item #9 of
Report #1)
2000-21 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #11
of Report #1)
2000-22 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #I I
of Report #1)
2000-23 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highway in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #13
of Report #1)
2000-24 being a by-law to amend By-law 97-138 respecting the acceptance and
assumption by the Municipality of Clarington of certain public highways
shown on Registered Plan IOM -826 (Item #13 of Report #1)
2000-25 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Veltri & Sons, Bowmanville, Ontario, to
enter into an agreement for the sale of 163, 169, 185 and 181 High Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario (Confidential Report TR -O1-00)
2000-26 being a by-law to amend a certain portion of Plan 685 as not being subject
to Part Lot Control (Confidential Report TR -01-00)
2000-27 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Report PD -016-00)
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
FEBRUARY 21, 2000
2000-28 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the
Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the
Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 (Report SOLIC-1-00)
2000-29 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Approved
by Council June 29, 1996)