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DATE: MARCH 6, 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 21, 2000
PRESENTATIONS
1. John Weirsma, President, Veridian Connections, 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering,
L1W 3R6 - Veridian Rates
2. John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1,
Lindsay, K9V 4R1 - Advertisement in 1999 Bird Report
DELEGATIONS
1. Port Darlington Community Association, 119 Cove Road, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3 - Report PD- 022 -00
2. Blue Circle Canada Inc., 400 Waverly Road South, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3 - Report PD- 022 -00
3. Ian McNaughton, McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, Planning Consultants,
171 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, N2H 5C5 - Report PD- 022 -00
4. Bill Humber, 15 Beech Street, Bowmanville, L1C 3A1 - Old Bowmanville
Neighbourhood Group
5. Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, L I C 21-18 - Black Farewell
Creek Provincial Significantly Wetland
6. Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, LIE 2L3 - Ministry of Natural
Resources Mapping for Birchdale Development
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIN ETON
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Council Agenda - 2 - March 6, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
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I- 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 17, 2000
I - 2 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation Authority, Kenrei Park Road,
R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4R1 - Advertisement in 1999 Bird Report
I - 3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Nutrient Management and Intensive
Agricultural Operations
I - 4 William Humber, 15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3A1 - Old Bowmanville
Neighbourhood Association
I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Heritage Uxbridge,
Superbuild Growth Fund
I - 6 Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville - OSUM 2000 Conference
I - 7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham - Modified Two -Tier System
I - 8 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario, Office of the Minister of Transport -
Hours of Service for Commercial Truck Drivers
I - 9 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2, 1999
1-10 Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South,
Newcastle - Senior Citizen Snow Clearing
I - 11 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Open House - Golf Course
Proposal for Heber Down Conservation Area
1-12 K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power
Generation, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, P.O. Box 150, Pickering,
L1V 2R5 - Pickering A: Return to Service Environmental Assessment
1-13 CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill,
L3T 7P9 - Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation Accord
1-14 Bruce Taylor, City Cleric, The Corporation of the City of Pickering - Joint Fire
Communications Centre
1-15 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager /Secretary - Treasurer, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority - 2000 General Levy
Council Agenda -3 - March 6, 2000
I - 16 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Request for Provincial Funding
of Costs Related to the Gan Eden Application
I - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - 2000 Regional Budget
Timetable
I - 18 Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046, 280
Slater Street, Ottawa, KIP 5S9 - Radiation Dose
I - 19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - 25th Annual Maple Syrup Festival
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D - 1 Fred Upshaw, Secretary- Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L1H 7N1 - "Day of Mourning"
D - 2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road
North, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K4 - Canada Day - Fireworks Display
D-3 J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
L I C 3Z2 - Navy League Tag Days for 2000
D - 4 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association,
26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3A2 - Annual "Tag Days"
D - 5 Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - UN International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
D - 6 Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas
Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5 - Organ Donor Awareness Week
D - 7 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library - Library
Board's Current Budget Request
D - 8 Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary /Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum
and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB 1MO - Vacancies on Board
D - 9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - GTSB
Strategic Transportation Plan
D -10 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit,
Durham Regional Police Services, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4137 -
Implementation of a Community Neighbourhood Watch - Victoria Woods
Council Agenda - 4 - March 6, 2000
D-11 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8 - Cancer Month in Clarington and Daffodil
Day
D -12 Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3 H2 - Grant Request
D-13 Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, Transportation and
Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham - Region of Durham
Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter - Agency Team Commencement Meeting
D-14 Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby -Canada
Geese
D-15 Association of Municipalities -Child Pornography
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 28, 2000
2. Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
February 28, 2000
3. Report PD- 022 -00 - Request for Amendments to Aggregates Extraction Licence -
Blue Circle Canada Inc.
4. Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor - Legal Matter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
MARCH 6, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
January 17, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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1-2 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1,
Lindsay, K9V 4R1, advising Council that they are producing their 4th Annual Bird
Report for Victoria County. The report highlights sightings, programs, natural
areas and feature articles relating to a variety of environmental issues. In 1998,
they had to eliminate some sections of the report due to cost. This year they are
approaching all their watershed municipalities for their support. The ads run
between $20 and $100 with revenues going to cover the costs of printing. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701,
Toronto, M5 1E6, advising that the AMO has submitted reports to Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) outlining solutions
to deal with the impacts of Intensive Farming. Ontario municipalities recognize
and are very proud of the province's agricultural industry. At the same time, there
are emerging environmental, economic and social issues arising from intensive
livestock operations that create conflicts within Ontario's rural communities.
Municipalities want a balanced approach and want to work with provincial
officials, the agricultural industry and stakeholders within Ontario's communities
to resolve these problems. AMO is proposing several initiatives:
i. Research;
ii. Education and Communication;
iii. Voluntary Initiatives;
iv. Regulatory Framework;
V. Monitoring /Enforcement.
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Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 6, 2000
I - 4 William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville, Neighbourhood Association,
15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L I C 3A1, advising Council of their
organization. Neighbours in that part of the historic residential area bound by
Wellington, Concession and Liberty streets in the old town of Bowmanville have
recently organized themselves for the purposes of developing proactive ideas for
the future enhancement of their neighbourhood. This initiative is partly in
response to the future implications of increasing traffic and public works upgrades
to sewers and water services, etc. Their primary goal is to develop a well- founded
streetscape plan for the entire area which respects the existing character of the
neighbourhood, and provides for the area's environmental and aesthetic
enhancement. They are interested in ensuring that future upgrades to area
services occur within the context of a streetscape plan. They would also like to
recommend the introduction of positive design features in response to traffic and
public safety concerns.
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I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street
South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, L9P 1T1, writing to The Minister of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation advising that the Council of the Township of Uxbridge on
February 14, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS construction involving resolution/renovation of buildings
provides opportunities for private sector job creation;
WHEREAS restoration of heritage structures provides opportunities for
training of skilled workers;
WHEREAS the restoration/renovation of buildings contributes to the
conservation of built and natural resources, extends their economic
lifespan and represents a wise reuse of resources;
WHEREAS heritage structures contribute to tourism's economic benefits;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Heritage Uxbridge request that
heritage structures be included in the proposed Government of Ontario's
Infrastructure Program of the $20 billion public /private SuperBuild
Growth Fund."
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1-6 Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville, inviting all OSUM members to
participate in the OSUM 2000 Conference being hosted in their "Friendly City"
on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000. The OSUM Conference is being held at the Ramada Inn
on the beautiful Bay of Quinte and the Trade Show will be situated on site at the
Ramada on May 3 and 4.
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Summary of Correspondence -3 - March 6, 2000
I - 7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, thanking the Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for their letter of January 28, 2000.
Mr. Anderson would like to respond to several of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce's points and clarify the position of the Regional Municipality of
Durham. When Regional Councillors adopted the eight resolutions at Fern
Resort, they did so unanimously and were aware of the Oshawa Chamber of
.Commerce's position regarding governance. The recommendations indeed do not
define a modified two -tier system or slimmed down Region. Those issues are part
of the discussion regarding future governance in Durham. They need to decide
what modifications they would like to see implemented. In the final analysis,
they will require cost analysis data and business case models before they are able
to make an informed decision on what model(s) best meet these objectives. He
would appreciate receipt of the data and existing information the Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce has used to lead them to your position on a preferred
model. The Region agrees completely with their statement "governments must be
more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the people ". This is exactly why
they are conducting such a review process. It is the position of the Region of
Durham that a two -tier system is the most realistic model at this time, particularly
with all the major services added to the Region from the Province, and is in the
best interests of their citizens. While at Fern they recognized it might be that
some lower tier municipalities need to consider potential amalgamations.
However, that is an issue that needs to be discussed and resolved at the lower tier
level.
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1-8 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario Office of the Minister of Transport,
thanking Council for their letter dated January 5, 2000, to the Honourable David
M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, regarding the hours of service for
commercial truck drivers. The hours of service standard that currently applies to
commercial vehicle drivers is being reviewed by a committee under the auspices
of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators ( CCMTA). This
committee is composed of federal and provincial regulators, industry and labour
representatives and other interested parties. The task of the committee is to
undertake a review of the current regime covering the work rules that apply to
commercial vehicle drivers and to improve safety by employing recent findings in
the areas of fatigue and fatigue countermeasures. It has been noted that the
current rules are difficult to understand and enforce and would benefit from
simplification and updating. The department shares our views that commercial
vehicle drivers' on -duty hours should not be increased. Indeed, discussions by the
CCMTA committee have focused on providing greater opportunities for drivers to
obtain more rest on a daily basis by increasing the minimum off -duty time that a
driver must observe. This being the case, a 25 per cent increase in mandatory off -
duty time has been proposed, which would result in a reduced workday. This
proposal has been well received by industry representatives.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 6, 2000
The committee is also recommending changes to several other aspects of the
regime in order to provide further opportunities for drivers to rest and intends to
develop the text of a revised standard later this year. At that time, it is anticipated
that information sessions will be conducted in selected locations across Canada.
Subsequently, federal and provincial governments will consider the committee's
recommendations.
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I — 9 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2, 1999. (A copy of
the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-10 Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South, Newcastle,
writing to thank the Municipality for their quick and efficient service in clearing
senior citizen's driveways of snow after a snow fall. They are most impressed,
pleased and satisfied with the service.
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I - 11 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation,
advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has received a
proposal for a golf course at Heber Down Conservation Area. Prior to proceeding
with the environmental evaluation of this proposal, the Authority is hosting a
public open house to provide an opportunity for their partners in conservation and
the general public to provide their comments. The open house will be held at the
Cullen Garden's Restaurant, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby on March 9 and 10
from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on both days. The proposal is to
develop a golf course using 100 acres of land in the northeast section of the
conservation area that is largely degraded and in the past has been used as a
landfill site and gravel pit. The proposal also includes 60 acres of adjacent lands
that are primarily worked out gravel pits and currently not under Authority
ownership,
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I - 12 K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power
Generation, providing Council with a copy of the fourth issue of their newsletter
about the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering.
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Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 6, 2000
I - 13 CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, UT 7P9,
advising Council that it has been CAA's policy to support an integrated and
balanced plan for urban transportation, a plan that calls for investment in roads as
well as public transit. Although the clubs were an active partner in the process
leading up to the signing of the Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation
Accord, they declined to sign the accord because they believe the GTSB
transportation plan does not call for a balanced approach to transportation in the
GTA. They are concerned that the focus of the GTSB, as outlined in its
Removing Roadblocks study, is transit - centered and ignores motorists or proposes
to penalize them. As they told GTSB staff, they agree with parts of the accord
and disagree with others. We need a solution that is acceptable to the public and
embraced by residents living and working in the GTA and Hamilton - Wentworth.
Without a balanced approach in shaping the plan or widening the scope to include
a multi - disciplined proposal, CAA can not, and will not support the GTSB
Transportation Accord.
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I - 14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising that
the Council of the City of Pickering on February 21, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT Report to Council CAO 03 -00, concerning the establishment of a
Joint Fire Communications Centre be received for information;
THAT City Council agree to proceed with Phase 1 of the Joint Fire
Communications Project, and authorize the expenditure of $3,672 as the
City's contribution to this Phase;
THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the municipalities of Ajax,
Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington."
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I - 15 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager /Secretary- Treasurer, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority on January 20, 2000, approved the 2000 general levy as per the
notification, which was forwarded to each municipality on December 17, 1999,
with a copy of the 2000 preliminary budget. The general levy chargeable to our
municipality is $144,946.66. The levy is payable in two installments, April 15th
and October 15"'. Copies of the Authority's 1999 financial statements and the
Annual Report were forwarded also.
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Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 6, 2000
I - 16 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide funding to
the Region of Durham to recover the legal and consulting costs to
be incurred in preparing and presenting a defense with regard to
the Gan Eden application before the Ontario Municipal Board; and
b) THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Honourable
Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, the Durham
MPPs, the Township of Uxbridge and all municipalities within the
Greater Toronto Area."
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I - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 2000
Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage, Solid
Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set forth in
Attachment #1 to Report #2000 -F -11 of the Commissioner of
Finance, as amended, which provides for Council approval of the
2000 Budgets and Regional Tax Rates on March 29, 2000
contingent upon the receipt by the Region of the Provincial
estimates for the 2000 Local Services Realignment and the GTA
Pooling costs;
b) THAT if the receipt of the Provincial financial data for the Local
Services Realignment and GTA Pooling is delayed, then the 2000
Regional Budget Timetable be revised accordingly to ensure that
the 2000 Regional Budget for General Tax Purposes and 2000
Regional Tax Rates are not approved by Regional Council until
such time as the Provincial information is received and
incorporated into the Regional Budgets; and
C) THAT a copy of Report #2000 -F -11 of the Commissioner of
Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Services
Board, the Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities."
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Summary of Correspondence - 7 -
March 6, 2000
I - 18 Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046,
280 Slater Street, Ottawa, K1P 5S9, reporting to Council the radiation dose due to
emissions from the Darlington Nuclear Station. Anyone wishing to receive copies
of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by contacting them by
telephone. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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1-19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council of the 251h
Annual Maple Syrup Festival being held at Purple Woods Conservation Area on
March 11 to 19 and March 25, 2000. With the approach of spring a person may
be sure of several things; birds will be singing, sap will be flowing and pancakes
will be flipping at Purple Woods Conservation Area. The syrup festival will be
open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Fred Upshaw, Secretary- Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, LIH 7Nt, requesting that Council proclaim Friday,
April 28, 2000 as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers killed, injured or
disabled on the job. The Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the
Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 19991, (An Act Respecting a Day of
Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace) passed through all
stages of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Bill which now proclaims
April 28 of each year as a National Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on
February 1, 19991, and is now law.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road
North, Bowmanville, L1C 3K4, requesting permission to set off fireworks on their
property on Canada Day, July 1, 2000. As in previous years, the fireworks will be
set well back from the public in a cleared off field. There will also be two flat bed
trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the display. The
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fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display company as well as a member
of their congregation who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The
fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. This
company will also be providing the permit.
(Motion to approve provided the organizers
apply for and obtain the necessary permit)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 6, 2000
D - 3 J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
L1C 3Z2, advising the Municipality when the Navy League Tag Days for 2000
will occur. As in the past, this is a major fund - raiser for the Royal Canadian Sea
Cadet Corps, #279 Bowmanville, and their Cadets will once again be in uniform
in front of businesses throughout Clarington. The days specified for the Tag Day
canvassing are October 5, 6 and 7, 2000.
(Motion to grant permission to the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 to hold
their Tag days October 5 to 7, 2000)
D - 4 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association,
26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3A2, requesting permission for Community
Care to once again canvas the local municipality in support of their Annual "Tag
s" on June 1, 2 and 3, 2000. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover
locations in Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars
collected will once again go towards service provision in Clarington.
(Motion to grant permission for Durham
Region Community Care Association to
hold their Tag Days June 1 to 3, 2000)
D - 5 Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting that
March 21, 2000, be proclaimed as the UN International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination. Participation by municipalities from all parts of Canada
has become an annual tradition which he urges us to follow. Our society is
changing and becoming more diverse. Appreciating diversity and showing
respect and tolerance for everyone go hand -in -hand with human rights. Canada
has become a good example to the rest of the world. At the local and community
level where it counts most, municipal governments continue to lead the way.
With the Department of Canadian Heritage, FCM urges all communities to make
2000 the best year in planning March 21 initiatives.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas
Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5, requesting that the week of April 22
through 29, 2000, be proclaimed Organ Donor Awareness Week. The Volunteer
Committee of Durham Region was activated in May of 1999. Since that time
they have worked to increase awareness providing speakers for Service Clubs,
Church Groups, Women's Institutes, etc., as requested, attending Blood Donor
Clinics, and providing information pamphlets and donor cards to various sites
within the Region. Organ donation and transplantation offers positive outcomes
for recipient patients as well as donor families.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 6, 2000
D- 7 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, submitting to
Council the Library's Board current budget request. The request, including non-
controllable impact items for 2000, is $1,235,705.00. The detailed budget
adopted by the Board is background materials for this request. That
documentation has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for
inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials which will come
before members of Council in the course of the budget process. In submitting this
budget, the Library Board continues its commitment to the provision of library
service to all residents of the Municipality. Their 2000 request includes a
provision for access to library service on Sundays and Mondays, days which they
are not currently open to the public.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
D - 8 Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary /Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum
and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB 1MO, requesting that Council fill two
vacant positions on the Board one due to absenteeism in violation of Board
policy.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the Clerk
for appropriate action)
D-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray
Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater Toronto Services
Board on February 4, 2000, adopted the following recommendation:
"The GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area
and Hamilton - Wentworth be circulated to member municipalities and
other stakeholders for comments by April 3, 2000, and staff report back on
comments at the May 26t" Transportation Committee meeting."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
Summary of Correspondence - 10 - March 6, 2000
D- 10 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit,
Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4137,
requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area
of Victoria Woods. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs,
dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their
communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is
Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple
technique of "neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats of crime
against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of concerned
citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence,
devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a
Neighbourhood Watch within their community with at least 75% participation
from.their fellow neighbours.
(Motion to approve the installation of
approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in
this area)
D - 11 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, requesting Council to declare April as
"Cancer Month in Clarington ". He is also requesting permission to have a Cancer
Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice
Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Town Hall, with the official flag
raising ceremony taking place at the Bowmanville Town Hall at 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, March 27, 2000. Mr. Yeo is also requesting that Friday, March 31,
2000, be declared "Daffodil Day ".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 12 Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street,
Bowmanville, L I C 31-12, requesting from Council that the Clarington Tiger Cats
be considered for a late grant. A considerable amount of money is required to run
a Minor Football Organization; for example equipment, field rentals, payment of
game officials, League registration which includes adequate insurance, footballs,
blocking pads, busing, etc. The Founder of this club is the same one who
organized the Minor Football Clubs in Pickering and in Oshawa, so there is no
lacking of experience in this endeavour.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
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March 6, 2000
D- 13 Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, Transportation and
Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham, regarding the Region of
Durham Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter - agency Team Commencement
Meeting. The Region of Durham is preparing a Transportation Master Plan
(TMP) to help guide the Region's transportation programs and investments for the
next twenty years and beyond. The Plan will identify str, 4 --: -
growth and the transportation system improvements requ
growth in an environmentally and economically sustainal
is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of t]
Environmental Assessment (EA), and will address Phase:
and 2 (identify alternative solutions to the problem) of thi
Study is intended to satisfy the consultation and documen
any Schedule "A" and `B" projects covered by the Munic
plan to meet with the Inter - agency Team at least three times during the project.
These meetings, in addition to written documentation, will provide us an
opportunity to remain informed and give them our feedback as the project
proceeds. They recognize that it may be necessary to meet with individual
members during the TMP Study to discuss specific issues.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 14 Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising
that the Town of Whitby is experiencing on -going problems with the high
numbers of Canadian Geese inhabiting their community. Clarington is one of
nine G.T.A. lakeshore municipalities. He is confiul- +'' itizens of and the
visitors to the parks and waterfrnn* pality of Clarington
have all too soon discovered t - !on has increased
immensely and continues to ei the outdoors. Mayor
Brunelle has contacted the Car. ( ting approval of
culling and /or any other effecti s and financial
assistance. He is requesting Cl, endeavour to
remedy this situation and will bk ether lakeshore
municipalities in the Greater Toi lopes that collectively we may
persuade the Federal Government, Lo approve such measures to control the adult
molt population.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 15 Mayor Wayne Arthurs, advising that the Council of the City of Pickering on
February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the City of Pickeri -
recognize the highest r '
0
ddents of the City impassionedly
children; and
Summary of Correspondence - 12 - March 6, 2000
WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on Social
Development in its report entitled "the progress of Canada's Children in
the Millennium" notes that the child sex trade is increasing in Canada; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal from a
British Columbia Court of Appeal decision that found the Criminal Code
law against possession of child pornography to be unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue that
Ontario must continue to have the authority to charge and prosecute child
pornographers;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents respectfully
request that the Provincial and the Federal Governments give the utmost
priority to the protection of children from sexual exploitation as they
deliberate this important case; and
THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne McLellan,
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mike
Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Attorney General
of Ontario, the Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Pickering- Ajax- Uxbridge,
Dan McTeague, M.P., Pickering- Ajax- Uxbridge, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and
Save the Children (Canada); and
THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario distribute
this City of Pickering resolution to their membership requesting their
support and similar resolutions to be sent to the Honourable Anne
McLellan and copies to the City of Pickering.
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
MARCH 6, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
January 17, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
1-2 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R.R. 41,
Lindsay, K9V 4R1, advising Council that they are producing their 4t1' Annual Bird
Report for Victoria County. The report highlights sightings, programs, natural
areas and feature articles
sections of the report environmental g
they had to eliminate so due t cost. This year they are
approaching all their watershed municipalities for their support. The ads run
between $20 and $100 with revenues going to cover the costs of printing. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
1-3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701,
Toronto, M5G 1E6, advising that the AMO has submitted reports to Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) outlining solutions
to deal with the impacts of Intensive Farming. Ontario municipalities recognize
and are very proud of the province's agricultural industry. At the same time, there
are emerging environmental, economic and social issues arising from intensive
livestock operations that create conflicts within Ontario's rural communities.
Municipalities want a balanced approach and want to work with provincial
officials, the agricultural industry and stakeholders within Ontario's communities
to resolve these problems. AMO is proposing several initiatives:
i. Research;
ii. Education and Communication;
iii. Voluntary Initiatives;
iv. Regulatory Framework;
V. Monitoring /Enforcement. (Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 6, 2000
I - 4 William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville, Neighbourhood Association,
15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3A1, advising Council of their
organization. Neighbours in that part of the historic residential area bound by
Wellington, Concession and Liberty streets in the old town of Bowmanville have
recently organized themselves for the purposes of developing proactive ideas for
the future enhancement of their neighbourhood. This initiative is partly in
response to the future implications of increasing traffic and public works upgrades
to sewers and water services, etc. Their primary goal is to develop a well- founded
streetscape plan for the entire area which respects the existing character of the
neighbourhood, and provides for the area's environmental and aesthetic
enhancement. They are interested in ensuring that future upgrades to area
services occur within the context of a streetscape plan. They would also like to
recommend the introduction of positive design features in response to traffic and
public safety concerns.
(Receive for Information)
1- 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street
South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, L9P 1T1, writing to The Minister of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation advising that the Council of the Township of Uxbridge on
February 14, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS construction involving resolution/renovation of buildings
provides opportunities for private sector job creation;
WHEREAS restoration of heritage structures provides opportunities for
training of skilled workers;
WHEREAS the restoration/renovation of buildings contributes to the
conservation of built and natural resources, extends their economic
lifespan and represents a wise reuse of resources;
WHEREAS heritage structures contribute to tourism's economic benefits;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Heritage Uxbridge request that
heritage structures be included in the proposed Government of Ontario's
Infrastructure Program of the $20 billion public /private SuperBuild
Growth Fund."
(Receive for Information)
1-6 Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville, inviting all OSUM members to
participate in the OSUM 2000 Conference being hosted in their "Friendly City"
on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000. The OSUM Conference is being held at the Ramada Inn
on the beautiful Bay of Quinte and the Trade Show will be situated on site at the
Ramada on May 3 and 4.
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence -3 - March 6, 2000
-7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, thanking the Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for their letter of January 28, 2000.
Mr. Anderson would like to respond to several of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce's points and clarify the position of the Regional Municipality of
Durham. When Regional Councillors adopted the eight resolutions at Fern
Resort, they did so unanimously and were aware of the Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce's position regarding governance. The recommendations indeed do not
define a modified two -tier system or slimmed down Region. Those issues are part
of the discussion regarding future governance in Durham. They need to decide
what modifications they would like to see implemented. In the final analysis,
they will require cost analysis data and business case models before they are able
to make an informed decision on what model(s) best meet these objectives. He
would appreciate receipt of the data and existing information the Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce has used to lead them to your position on a preferred
model. The Region agrees completely with their statement "governments must be
more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the people ". This is exactly why
they are conducting such a review process. It is the position of the Region of
Durham that a two -tier system is the most realistic model at this time, particularly
with all the major services added to the Region from the Province, and is in the
best interests of their citizens. While at Fern they recognized it might be that
some lower tier municipalities need to consider potential amalgamations.
However, that is an issue that needs to be discussed and resolved at the lower tier
level.
(Receive for Information)
I - 8 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario Office of the Minister of Transport,
thanking Council for their letter dated January 5, 2000, to the Honourable David
M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, regarding the hours of service for
commercial truck drivers. The hours of service standard that currently applies to
commercial vehicle drivers is being reviewed by a committee under the auspices
of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators ( CCMTA). This
committee is composed of federal and provincial regulators, industry and labour
representatives and other interested parties. The task of the committee is to
undertake a review of the current regime covering the work rules that apply to
commercial vehicle drivers and to improve safety by employing recent findings in
the areas of fatigue and fatigue countermeasures. It has been noted that the
current rules are difficult to understand and enforce and would benefit from
simplification and updating. The department shares our views that commercial
vehicle drivers' on -duty hours should not be increased. Indeed, discussions by the
CCMTA committee have focused on providing greater opportunities for drivers to
obtain more rest on a daily basis by increasing the minimum off -duty time that a
driver must observe. This being the case, a 25 per cent increase in mandatory off -
duty time has been proposed, which would result in a reduced workday. This
proposal has been well received by industry representatives.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 6, 2000
The committee is also recommending changes to several other aspects of the
regime in order to provide further opportunities for drivers to rest and intends to
develop the text of a revised standard later this year. At that time, it is anticipated
that information sessions will be conducted in selected locations across Canada.
Subsequently, federal and provincial governments will consider the committee's
recommendations.
(Receive for Information)
I — 9 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2, 1999. (A copy of
the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
I - 10 Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South, Newcastle,
writing to thank the Municipality for their quick and efficient service in clearing
senior citizen's driveways of snow after a snow fall. They are most impressed,
pleased and satisfied with the service.
(Receive for Information)
I - 11 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation,
advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has received a
proposal for a golf course at Heber Down Conservation Area. Prior to proceeding
with the environmental evaluation of this proposal, the Authority is hosting a
public open house to provide an opportunity for their partners in conservation and
the general public to provide their comments. The open house will be held at the
Cullen Garden's Restaurant, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby on March 9 and 10
from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on both days. The proposal is to
develop a golf course using 100 acres of land in the northeast section of the
conservation area that is largely degraded and in the past has been used as a
landfill site and gravel pit. The proposal also includes 60 acres of adjacent lands
that are primarily worked out gravel pits and currently not under Authority
ownership.
(Receive for Information)
I - 12 K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power
Generation, providing Council with a copy of the fourth issue of their newsletter
about the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering.
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 5- March 6, 2000
1-13 CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, UT 7P9,
advising Council that it has been CAA's policy to support an integrated and
balanced plan for urban transportation, a plan that calls for investment in roads as
well as public transit. Although the clubs were an active partner in the process
leading up to the signing of the Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation
Accord, they declined to sign the accord because they believe the GTSB
transportation plan does not call for a balanced approach to transportation in the
GTA. They are concerned that the focus of the GTSB, as outlined in its
Removing Roadblocks study, is transit - centered and ignores motorists or proposes
to penalize them. As they told GTSB staff, they agree with parts of the accord
and disagree with others. We need a solution that is acceptable to the public and
embraced by residents living and working in the GTA and Hamilton - Wentworth.
Without a balanced approach in shaping the plan or widening the scope to include
a multi - disciplined proposal, CAA can not, and will not support the GTSB
Transportation Accord.
(Receive for Information)
1-14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising that
the Council of the City of Pickering on February 21, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT Report to Council CAO 03 -00, concerning the establishment of a
Joint Fire Communications Centre be received for information;
THAT City Council agree to proceed with Phase 1 of the Joint Fire
Communications Project, and authorize the expenditure of $3,672 as the
City's contribution to this Phase;
THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the municipalities of Ajax,
Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington."
(Receive for Information)
I - 15 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager /Secretary- Treasurer, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority on January 20, 2000, approved the 2000 general levy as per the
notification, which was forwarded to each municipality on December 17, 1999,
with a copy of the 2000 preliminary budget. The general levy chargeable to our
municipality is $144,946.66. The levy is payable in two installments, April 151h
and October 1511i. Copies of the Authority's 1999 financial statements and the
Annual Report were forwarded also.
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 6, 2000
I - 16 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide funding to
the Region of Durham to recover the legal and consulting costs to
be incurred in preparing and presenting a defense with regard to
the Gan Eden application before the Ontario Municipal Board; and
b) THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Honourable
Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, the Durham
MPPs, the Township of Uxbridge and all municipalities within the
Greater Toronto Area."
(Receive for Information)
I - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 2000
Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage, Solid
Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set forth in
Attachment #1 to Report #2000 -F -11 of the Commissioner of
Finance, as amended, which provides for Council approval of the
2000 Budgets and Regional Tax Rates on March 29, 2000
contingent upon the receipt by the Region of the Provincial
estimates for the 2000 Local Services Realignment and the GTA
Pooling costs;
b) THAT if the receipt of the Provincial financial data for the Local
Services Realignment and GTA Pooling is delayed, then the 2000
Regional Budget Timetable be revised accordingly to ensure that
the 2000 Regional Budget for General Tax Purposes and 2000
Regional Tax Rates are not approved by Regional Council until
such time as the Provincial information is received and
incorporated into the Regional Budgets; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2000 -F -11 of the Commissioner of
Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Services
Board, the Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities."
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 6, 2000
1-18 Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046,
280 Slater Street, Ottawa, KIP 5S9, reporting to Council the radiation dose due to
emissions from the Darlington Nuclear Station. Anyone wishing to receive copies
of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by contacting them by
telephone. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
1-19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council of the 25th
Annual Maple Syrup Festival being held at Purple Woods Conservation Area on
March 11 to 19 and March 25, 2000. With the approach of spring a person may
be sure of several things; birds will be singing, sap will be flowing and pancakes
will be flipping at Purple Woods Conservation Area. The syrup festival will be
open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
(Receive for Information)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Fred Upshaw, Secretary- Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L1H 7N1, requesting that Council proclaim Friday,
April 28, 2000 as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers killed, injured or
disabled on the job. The Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the
Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 19991, (An Act Respecting a Day of
Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace) passed through all
stages of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Bill which now proclaims
April 28 of each year as a National Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on
February 1, 19991, and is now law.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road
North, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K4, requesting permission to set off fireworks on their
property on Canada Day, July 1, 2000. As in previous years, the fireworks will be
set well back from the public in a cleared off field. There will also be two flat bed
trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the display. The
fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display company as well as a member
of their congregation who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The
fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. This
company will also be providing the permit.
(Motion to approve provided the organizers
apply for and obtain the necessary permit)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 6, 2000
D - 3 J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3Z2, advising the Municipality when the Navy League Tag Days for 2000
will occur. As in the past, this is a major fund - raiser for the Royal Canadian Sea
Cadet Corps, #279 Bowmanville, and their Cadets will once again be in uniform
in front of businesses throughout Clarington. The days specified for the Tag Day
canvassing are October 5, 6 and 7, 2000.
(Motion to grant permission to the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 to hold
their Tag days October 5 to 7, 2000)
D-4 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association,
26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3A2, requesting permission for Community
Care to once again canvas the local municipality in support of their Annual "Tag
Days" on June 1, 2 and 3, 2000. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover
locations in Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars
collected will once again go towards service provision in Clarington.
(Motion to grant permission for Durham
Region Community Care Association to
hold their Tag Days June 1 to 3, 2000)
D - 5 Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting that
March 21, 2000, be proclaimed as the UN International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination. Participation by municipalities from all parts of Canada
has become an annual tradition which he urges us to follow. Our society is
changing and becoming more diverse. Appreciating diversity and showing
respect and tolerance for everyone go hand -in -hand with human rights. Canada
has become a good example to the rest of the world. At the local and community
level where it counts most, municipal governments continue to lead the way.
With the Department of Canadian Heritage, FCM urges all communities to make
2000 the best year in planning March 21 initiatives.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 6 Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas
Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5, requesting that the week of April 22
through 29, 2000, be proclaimed Organ Donor Awareness Week. The Volunteer
Committee of Durham Region was activated in May of 1999. Since that time
they have worked to increase awareness providing speakers for Service Clubs,
Church Groups, Women's Institutes, etc., as requested, attending Blood Donor
Clinics, and providing information pamphlets and donor cards to various sites
within the Region. Organ donation and transplantation offers positive outcomes
for recipient patients as well as donor families.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 9 -
March 6, 2000
D- 7 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, submitting to
Council the Library's Board current budget request. The request, including non-
controllable impact items for 2000, is $1,235,705.00. The detailed budget
adopted by the Board is background materials for this request. That
documentation has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for
inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials which will come
before members of Council in the course of the budget process. In submitting this
budget, the Library Board continues its commitment to the provision of library
service to all residents of the Municipality. Their 2000 request includes a
provision for access to library service on Sundays and Mondays, days which they
are not currently open to the public.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary /Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum
jjand Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB 1MO, requesting that Council fill two
vacant positions on the Board one due to absenteeism in violation of Board
policy.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the Clerk
for appropriate action)
D-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray
Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater Toronto Services
Board on February 4, 2000, adopted the following recommendation:
"The GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area
o and Hamilton - Wentworth be circulated to member municipalities and
other stakeholders for comments by April 3, 2000, and staff report back on
~ comments at the May 26th Transportation Committee meeting."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
Summary of Correspondence - 10 -
March 6, 2000
D-10 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit,
Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4137,
requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area
of Victoria Woods. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs,
dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their
communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is
Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple
technique of "neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats of crime
against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of concerned
citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence,
devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a
Neighbourhood Watch within their community with at least 75% participation
from their fellow neighbours.
(Motion to approve the installation of
approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in
this area)
D - 11 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, requesting Council to declare April as
"Cancer Month in Clarington ". He is also requesting permission to have a Cancer
Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice
Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Town Hall, with the official flag
raising ceremony taking place at the Bowmanville Town Hall at 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, March 27, 2000. Mr. Yeo is also requesting that Friday, March 31,
2000, be declared "Daffodil Day ".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D- 12 Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3H2, requesting from Council that the Clarington Tiger Cats
be considered for a late grant. A considerable amount of money is required to run
a Minor Football Organization; for example equipment, field rentals, payment of
game officials, League registration which includes adequate insurance, footballs,
blocking pads, busing, etc. The Founder of this club is the same one who
organized the Minor Football Clubs in Pickering and in Oshawa, so there is no
lacking of experience in this endeavour.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
Summary of Correspondence - 11 - -ch 6, 2000
D- U Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation ) J/ rtation and
Construction Services Branch, Region of n of
Durham Transportation Master Plan Stuc mcement
Meeting. The Region of Durham is prep _ Plan
(TMP) to help guide the Region's transportation programs and investments for the
next twenty years and beyond. The Plan will identify strategic directions for
growth and the transportation system improvements required to achieve this
growth in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. The project
is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (EA), and will address Phases 1 (identify the problem)
and 2 (identify alternative solutions to the problem) of this process. The TMP
Study is intended to satisfy the consultation and documentation requirements for
any Schedule "A" and "B" projects covered by the Municipal Class EA. They
plan to meet with the Inter - agency Team at least three times during the project.
These meetings, in addition to written documentation, will provide us an
opportunity to remain informed and give them our feedback as the project
proceeds. They recognize that it may be necessary to meet with individual
members during the TMP Study to discuss specific issues.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 14 Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising
"WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City impassionedly
recognize the highest priority of protecting children; and
that the Town of Whitby is experiencing on -going problems with the high
numbers of Canadian Geese inhabiting their community. Clarington is one of
nine G.T.A. lakeshoi -- inalities. He is confident the citizens of and the
visitors to the parks "- Mvs in the Municipality of Clarington
have all too soon di / ;e population has increased
immensely and coy oyment of the outdoors. Mayor
Brunelle has contE ° rvice requesting approval of
culling and /or and (�' Arol measures and financial
,assistance. He is rt of Whitby's endeavour to
(
remedy this situ, me request to other lakeshore
municipalities in the GreaLt,. _ he hopes that collectively we may
persuade the Federal Government to apps,_ _ such measures to control the adult
molt population.
(Motion for Direction)
or Wayne Arthurs, advising that the Council of the City of Pickering on
tfl� nary 7, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City impassionedly
recognize the highest priority of protecting children; and
Summary of Correspondence -12- March 6, 2000
WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on Social
Development in its report entitled "the progress of Canada's Children in
the Millennium" notes that the child sex trade is increasing in Canada; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal from a
British Columbia Court of Appeal decision that found the Criminal Code
law against possession of child pornography to be unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue that
Ontario must continue to have the authority to charge and prosecute child
pornographers;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents respectfully
request that the Provincial and the Federal Governments give the utmost
priority to the protection of children from sexual exploitation as they
deliberate this important case; and
THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne McLellan,
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mike
Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Attorney General
of Ontario, the Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Pickering- Ajax- Uxbridge,
Dan McTeague, M.P., Pickering- Ajax- Uxbridge, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and
Save the Children (Canada); and
THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario distribute
this City of Pickering resolution to their membership requesting their
support and similar resolutions to be sent to the Honourable Anne
McLellan and copies to the City of Pickering.
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
MARCH 6, 2000
BY -LAWS
2000 -31 being a by -law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1984
as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #4 of Report #1)
2000 -32 being a by -law to appoint Kenneth Sherwood as a By -law Enforcement
Officer (Item #7 of Report #1)
2000 -33 being a by -law to appoint Terry Beauvais as a By -law Enforcement
Officer (Item #7 of Report #1)
2000 -34 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing
Services Inc. (Item #5 of Report #1)
2000-35 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 on July 5, 1999)
2000 -36 being a by -law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Clarington
Fieldcrest Developments Limited of Plan of Subdivision 18T -99006 and
any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation
of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -99006 (approved by
Council on July 5, 1999);
2000 -37 being a by -law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet, until
the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the
year 2000
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 6, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
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DATE: MARCH 6, 2000
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PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 21, 2000
PRESENTATIONS
John Weirsma, President, Veridian Connections, 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering,
LI W 3R6 - Veridian Rates
2. John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R.R. # 1,
Lindsay, K9V 4R1 - Advertisement in 1999 Bird Report
DELEGATIONS
1. Port Darlington Community Association, 119 Cove Road, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3K3 - Report PD -022-00
2. Blue Circle Canada Inc., 400 Waverly Road South, Bowmanville,
LIC 3K3 - Report PD -022-00
3. Ian McNaughton, McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, Planning Consultants,
171 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, N2H 5C5 - Report PD -022-00
4. Bill Humber, 15 Beech Street, Bowmanville, LIC 3A1 - Old Bowmanville
Neighbourhood Group
5. Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LIC 21-18 - Black Farewell
Creek Provincial Significantly Wetland
6. Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, L1 E 2L3 - Ministry of Natural
Resources Mapping for Birchdale Development
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I - I Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 17, 2000
I - 2 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation Authority, Kenrei Park Road,
R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4R1 - Advertisement in 1999 Bird Report
I - 3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Nutrient Management and Intensive
Agricultural Operations
1-4 William Humber, 15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3A1 - Old Bowmanville
Neighbourhood Association
I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Heritage Uxbridge,
Superbuild Growth Fund
I - 6 Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville - OSUM 2000 Conference
I - 7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham - Modified Two -Tier System
I - 8 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario, Office of the Minister of Transport -
Hours of Service for Commercial Truck Drivers
1-9 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2, 1999
I - 10 Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South,
Newcastle - Senior Citizen Snow Clearing
I - ] 1 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Open House - Golf Course
Proposal for Heber Down Conservation Area
I - 12 K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power
Generation, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, P.O. Box 150, Pickering,
LI V 2R5 - Pickering A: Return to Service Environmental Assessment
I - 13 CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill,
L3T 7P9 - Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation Accord
1- 14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering - Joint Fire
Communications Centre
I - 15 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority - 2000 General Levy
Council Agenda - 3 - March 6, 2000
1-16 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham -Request for Provincial Funding
of Costs Related to the Gan Eden Application
I - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - 2000 Regional Budget
Timetable
I - 18 Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046, 280
Slater Street, Ottawa, KIP 5S9 - Radiation Dose
I - 19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - 251h Annual Maple Syrup Festival
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Fred Upshaw, Secretary -Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L I H 7N1 - "Day of Mourning"
D-2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road
North, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K4 - Canada Day - Fireworks Display
D-3 J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
LIC 3Z2 - Navy League Tag Days for 2000
D-4 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association,
26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3A2 - Annual "Tag Days"
D-5 Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - UN International
Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
D-6 Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas
Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5 - Organ Donor Awareness Week
D-7 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library - Library
Board's Current Budget Request
D-8 Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary/Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum
and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB I MO - Vacancies on Board
D-9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - GTSB
Strategic Transportation Plan
'
D-10 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit,
Durham Regional Police Services, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L 1 G 4137 -
1.
Implementation of a Community Neighbourhood Watch - Victoria Woods
Council Agenda - 4 - March 6, 2000
D-11 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, LIC 3K8 - Cancer Month in Clarington and Daffodil
Day
D-12 Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3H2 - Grant Request
D-13 Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, Transportation and
Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham - Region of Durham
Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter -Agency Team Commencement Meeting
D -14 Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby - Canada
Geese
D-15 Association of Municipalities -Child Pornography
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 28, 2000
2. Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
February 28, 2000
Report PD -022-00 - Request for Amendments to Aggregates Extraction Licence -
Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Confidential Verbal Report from the Solicitor - Legal Matter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Council Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, February 21, 2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
PRAYER Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
February 21, 2000
Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Absent: Councillor J. Schell (due to illness)
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Direction, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 7:50 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Young stated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 15.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Resolution #C-83-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
February 7, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 2 - February 21, 2000
DELEGATIONS
Terry Burns, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, LIE 1 W1, addressed Council
requesting that action be taken to put into place a solution to reduce both
speed and volume of traffic on Claret Road. Mr. Bums suggested the
following actions be taken:
That re-routing of traffic to larger arteries take place as soon as
possible as per the development plan for the area
That the intersections of Claret and Prestonvale, and Claret and
Sandringham be equipped with 3 -way stops or another form of traffic
control device such as speed bumps to ensure that traffic entering
Claret Road will do so at a reduced speed, giving neighbourhood
children a fighting chance
That only local traffic be allowed on Claret Road, Saturdays and
Sundays
Mr. Bums stated that the Public Works Department has already completed
a traffic survey and he has been advised that the volume of traffic does not
warrant stop signs by the standards applied. He suggested that perhaps the
length of the street had not been taken into consideration when evaluating
traffic volumes and asked that this decision be made at the level of the
Council who is empowered to implement a resolution without delay.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-84-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items I - 2, I - 6, I - 8,1 - 13 and I -14.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
C06.CL February 1, 2000.
(Received for Information)
1-3 OntarioPower Generation, advising Council of their performance report
E05.GE card for the month of December 1999.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes
3 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 4 M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town
C 10.MO 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."
(Received for Information)
1- 5 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation,
M02.GE 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.
Each community will have the opportunity to host at least one sport,
creating excitement across the largest regional municipality in Ontario.
(Received for Information)
1-7 Allan Evelyn, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, 19000 Leslie
H12.TR Street, Sharon, LOG 1 V0, advising that the Council of the Town of East
Gwillimbury on January 10, 2000, passed a resolution that does not
support ajoint training facility for the GTA. Their Council does support
joint training facilities provided it is within an area that would make it
economically feasible.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 4 - February 21. 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I — 9 Bernard Richard, Program Specialist, Radiation and Environmental
E07.GE 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. 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.
(Received for Information)
I - 10 Peter M. Crockett, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, 20 Carlton
H12.TR Street, Suite 121, Toronto, M513 2H5, inviting the Mayor and Members of
Council to participate in the 501h 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.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 5 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Provincial
M02.GE 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
(Received for Information)
1- 12 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
M06.GE 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.
(Received for Information)
1- 15 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, reminding the Municipality
M06.GE 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.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 6 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 16 Air Canada, notifying Council that Air Canada and Canadian Airlines will
M06.GE 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.
(Received for Information)
1- 17 Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
AOLAM 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.
(Received for Information)
1- 18 Carol Brown, Executive Director, Intercede Diversion Program, 40 King
PITGE Street West, Suite 506, Oshawa, L I H 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 1/2 that of similar cases processed
through the courts.
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 7 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 19 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that the Council of the
C10.MO 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;
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."
(Received for Information)
1-20 The Social Development Council of Ajax -Pickering, 132A Commercial
S00.SO Avenue, Ajax, LIS 2H5, providing Council with a copy of the Community
Wellness Study of Durham Region.
(Received for Information)
1-21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
C 10.MO 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
Council Minutes - 8- February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
c) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-13 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the area municipalities."
(Received for Information)
1-22 Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising Council that the Newcastle
C 10.MO Ratepayers Association passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario are encouraging municipal
amalgamations;
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."
(Received for Information)
I -23 Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Halton,
C 10.MO advising Council that the Region Municipality of Halton on February 9,
2000, passed the following recommendations:
111. THAT Regional Council endorse the Greater Toronto Services
Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak
Ridges Moraine;
2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report
PPW 17-00/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."
(Received for Information)
Council Minutes - 9 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
2 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 12, 2000
Bowmanville Resolution #C-85-00
Museum Minutes
C12.130 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 2 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
1-6 Canadian Radio -television and Telecommunications Commission,
advising that telephone numbers in the 905 area code are projected to run
905 Area Code out sometime in 2004. The Canadian Radio -television and
Al2.13E 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.
Resolution #C-86-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-87-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications
Commission be advised that the Municipality of Clarington wishes
to be kept informed of the work being done by the 905 Relief
Planning Committee."
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 10- February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
The foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
I - 8 Shirley Farr, Secretary, Clarington Girls Hockey Association, extending
their thanks to Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, for her part in the
Clarington Girls receipt of monies in the amount of $1,384.61 from the Ontario Lottery
Hockey Association Corporation. They appreciate the support of their league and the
P09.GE promotion of girl's hockey in the Municipality of Clarington.
Resolution #C-88-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information and a copy
be forwarded to Marie Knight Stanley.
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
"CARRIED"
1- 13
Jena Cameron, FCM Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, advising that FCM files submission on behalf of municipal
CRTC Rights-
of -Way
governments regarding CRTC right-of-way proceeding. "Municipal
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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.
Resolution #C-89-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes - 11 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
1- 14
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising the Municipality
of Clarington that CLOCA has acquired over 1000 acres in land donations
CLOCA Receives
recently. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority owns over
100 Acres in
3,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands in Durham Region,
Land
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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.
Resolution #C-90-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-91-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 10, D - 11, D - 12, and D -14 to D - 18, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
D - 1 Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, Office Galleria, Suite
M02.GE 115, 419 King Street West, Oshawa, L 17 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.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to fly
the Red Cross flag)
Council Minutes - 12- February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
D-2 Beat and Edith Niklaus, expressing their concerns as to why they did not
D02.OA 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.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
D-3 David and Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB I MO, advising
D02.OA 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 took 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.
Council Minutes - 13 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
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 took 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 walk 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.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
D-4 Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Regional Home Builders'
M02.GE 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 21"
(Proclaimed)
D-5 Garth Gilpin, Secretary -Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
M02.GE 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 May 6 Closings to take place from
All That Jazz 9:00 p.m. on May 5 until 7:00 p.m.
on May 6
Fabulous Fifties June 24 Closings to take place from 5:00 a.m.
Festival on June 24 to 8:00 p.m. (same day)
Council Minutes - 14 - February 21, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
Midnight Madness August 28 Closings to take place from 5:00
p.m. on August 18 to 12:30 a.m. on
August 19
Apple Festival and October 14 Closings to take place from
Craft Sale 7:00 p.m. on October 13 to 8:00 p.m.
on October 14
Moonlight Magic December 1 Closings to take place from
and Tree -Lighting 5:00 p.m. on December 1 to
12:30 p.m. on December 2
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.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
an obtain road occupancy permits)
D-6 Marilyn Holm and Bob Attwell, Senior Development Associate, United
M02.GE 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 I 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.
(Proclaimed)
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D-7 John Laracy, Director, Resource Development, Young Women's Christian
M02.GE 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.
(Permission granted to the Young Women's
Christian Association to sell silk lapel
daisies and bookmarks at the Municipal
Administrative Centre)
D-8 Craig Brown, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising that at
F05.CA 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.
(Correspondence referred to the Treasurer
for inclusion with the 2000 budget)
D-9 Eric Greenspoon, President - Noise Watch, 65 Front Street West,
M02.GE Suite 0116, Box 35, Toronto, M5J I E6, requesting that the Municipality of
Clarington proclaim April 12, 2000, International Noise Awareness Day.
April 12, 2000, marks the 5°i 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.
(Proclaimed)
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D - 13
Umberto Sapone, Sapone & Cautillo, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201,
DOO.GE
Box 17, Toronto, M6A 2T3, questioning the construction and use of
buildings at 3 King Street, Hampton.
(Correspondence referred to staff for review
and report)
D- 10
Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising that the
Council of the City of Woodstock on December 2, 1999, passed the
Health Care
following resolution:
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"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 tum
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."
Resolution #C-92-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Woodstock requesting the
Federal and Provincial Governments to fund Health Care be endorsed in
principle by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D - 11 Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, advising that the Council of
Amalgamation York Region on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution:
C10.M0 "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
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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."
Resolution #C-93-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D-12 Bill Salter, Ontario Senior Games Association President, 1185 Eglinton
Avenue East, Suite 204, North York, M3C 3C6, inviting Council to apply
Ontario Senior as the host of the Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships,
Games known as Actifest 2002. Actifest is a program of the Ministry of
M02.GE 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.
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Resolution #C-94-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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
Special Purpose resolution:
Community
Organizations "WHEREAS Agricultural Societies in Ontario are Special Purpose
C 10.MO 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;
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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;
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;
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D- 15
CRF Funding
Issue for
Farmland
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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."
Resolution 4C-95-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Brant regarding
Agricultural Societies in Ontario be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 15 and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Young advised that his family owns land
on which a managed forest is located.
Gordon M. Bums, 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
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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 of North Perth
hereby:
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
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."
Resolution #C-96-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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
Special
following resolution:
Circumstances
Funding
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario
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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;
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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."
Resolution #C-97-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Hastings requesting the
reinstatement of the Special Circumstances Funding be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D - 17 David A. Smith, Arthur Street, Newcastle, advising Council that he is
agreeing with an article in the local newspaper regarding Clarington cat
Cat Licensing licensing as being a "money grab" by local politicians. There seems to
P14.AN 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 thinks that we have made
an error.
Resolution #C-98-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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
2 -Tier System resolution:
C10.MO
"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:
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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;
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;
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;
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.
Development of automatic aid response programs.
iv Participation in Regional co-operative purchasing
group.
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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.
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."
Resolution #C-99-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham with respect to
the Regional Municipality of Durham's Action Plan for restructuring be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Council Minutes -25 - February 21, 2000
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Recorded Vote
Council Member
Yea
Nay
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
X
Councillor Rowe
X
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
X
Councillor Young
X
Mayor Hamre
X
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 Resolution #C-100-00
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
February 7. 2000
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on February 7, 2000, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Blue Circle Resolution #C-101-00
Canada Inc.
L04.BL Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report SOLIC-1-00 be received; and
THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk, 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.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -26- February 21, 2000
REPORTS
Resolution #C-102-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Director of Community
Services be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a
"closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rezoning Resolution #C-103-00
Application
Eric Cameron Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
D14.DEV.98.061
THAT Report PD -016-00 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-104-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
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 to Report PD -016-00 be forwarded to Council
for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD -016-00 be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning Department;
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -016-00 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -27- February 21, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Rationalizing
Transit Service
T03.
Resolution #C-105-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report WD -14-00 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-106-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
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 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 principle with Report WD -14-00 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.
"DEFEATED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Yea
Nay
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
x
Councillor Rowe
x
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
x
Councillor Young
x
Mayor Hamre
}{
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28 - February 21, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-107-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD -14-00 be received;
THAT the recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the
Regional Transit Coordinating Committee form the basis for further
discussions and implementation by the transit operators in Durham toward
the achievement of service improvements, but that the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington not support the use of tax dollars to subsidize
GO Transit fares; and
THAT a copy of Report WD -14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit
Coordinating Committee.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Yea
Nay
Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Absent
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
X
Councillor Rowe
X
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
X
Councillor Young
X
Mayor Hamre
X
Resolution #C-108-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the delegation of Terry Bums be received and referred to the Public
Works Department for review and report; and
THAT Terry Bums be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -29- February 21, 2000
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-109-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-18 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
2000-19 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
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 1 ST -88047
2000-21 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
2000-22 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
2000-23 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the
Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the
Municipality of Clarington
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
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 1818 High Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario
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BY-LAWS
2000-26 being a by-law to amend a certain portion of Plan 685 as
not being subject to Part Lot Control
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
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
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
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-110-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-18 to 2000-29,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update Councillor Mutton advised that the Finance Committee has issued a zero
percent guideline for the 2000 budget. Within that budget, the police will
realize a ratio of 1 officer for every 790 residents. The standard ratio of 1
officer for every 750 residents is expected to be reached in the year 2002.
Also, the police budget will include the acquisition of a helicopter. During
the trial period, the helicopter has responded to 680 calls, saving a total of
4,200 man-hours and realising a 53 % rate of arrest. The Economic
Development Office has received an Award of Excellence for the
commemorative coin and also an Award of Distinction for the 25th
Anniversary Projects.
Councillor Novak advised that social housing will be coming to the
Regional level under the umbrella of the Health and Social Services
Department effective January 1, 2001.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Mayor Hamre advised that the Works Committee has considered the
budget for water and sewer and staff have included in this budget work for
Zone II within the Municipality of Clarington. This work has been moved
ahead one year from its original anticipated date. Mayor Hamre provided
an update on the Governance Committee which the Mayors and Regional
Chairs sit on and advised that John Weirsma, President, Veridian
Connections will be making a presentation to Council on March 6, 2000,
to address rate increases.
b) Committee's and Councillor Mutton indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority
Board's Update has approved a zero percent budget and have issued a request for
proposals for revenue generating ideas. One of the ideas that has come
forward is an Audobon golf course and work in that area is in its very
early stages.
Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum Board has
created a partnership with Ontario Hydro which will see students working
with the two organizations during March break.
Councillor Rowe stated that Friends of Second Marsh have held their
annual general meeting and have a new board and some new staff
members. They have contacted the Public Works Department to inquire
about extending the Yellow Fish Road Project and are on the brink of
some very exciting times with the Visitors Guide and web site nearing
completion.
The Visual Arts Centre elected a new Board of Directors at their annual
general meeting on February 16, 2000, and a new part time Assistant to
the Director has been hired. The next show is scheduled for March 19 to
April 28, 2000, being the 16`h Annual Winter's Harvest. A Questionnaire
2000 has been prepared with which the Visual Arts Centre hopes to
receive input from the community related to their programs. Councillor
Rowe circulated copies of the outgoing President's address and the
Curator/Director's Reports for Members of Council and the Chief
Administrative Officer.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee is working
towards an Education Program to address school children with respect to
dog bites.
Councillor Trim indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority held
a public meeting last week to present the Wilmot Creek Watershed update
and on February 22, 2000, the Wilmot Nature Trail Committee will be
meeting.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Young advised that the Kawartha Conservation Authority has
adopted their 2000 budget. At the annual general meeting of the Tyrone
Hall Board, new members were put in place.
Resolution #C-111-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss property and personnel
matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-112-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-113-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-30 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 21st day of February 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-114-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-30 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -33 - February 21, 2000
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-115-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
MARCH 6, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
January 17, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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1-2 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R. R. # 1,
Lindsay, K9V 4R1, advising Council that they are producing their 4`h Annual Bird
Report for Victoria County. The report highlights sightings, programs, natural
areas and feature articles relating to a variety of environmental issues. In 1998,
they had to eliminate some sections of the report due to cost. This year they are
approaching all their watershed municipalities for their support. The ads run
between $20 and $100 with revenues going to cover the costs of printing. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701,
Toronto, M5G 1E6, advising that the AMO has submitted reports to Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) outlining solutions
to deal with the impacts of Intensive Farming. Ontario municipalities recognize
and are very proud of the province's agricultural industry. At the same time, there
are emerging environmental, economic and social issues arising from intensive
livestock operations that create conflicts within Ontario's rural communities.
Municipalities want a balanced approach and want to work with provincial
officials, the agricultural industry and stakeholders within Ontario's communities
to resolve these problems. AMO is proposing several initiatives:
i. Research;
ii. Education and Communication;
Voluntary Initiatives;
iv. Regulatory Framework;
V. Monitoring/Enforcement.
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Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 6, 2000
I - 4 William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville, Neighbourhood Association,
15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3A 1, advising Council of their
organization. Neighbours in that part of the historic residential area bound by
Wellington, Concession and Liberty streets in the old town of Bowmanville have
recently organized themselves for the purposes of developing proactive ideas for
the future enhancement of their neighbourhood. This initiative is partly in
response to the future implications of increasing traffic and public works upgrades
to sewers and water services, etc. Their primary goal is to develop a well-founded
streetscape plan for the entire area which respects the existing character of the
neighbourhood, and provides for the area's environmental and aesthetic
enhancement. They are interested in ensuring that future upgrades to area
services occur within the context of a streetscape plan. They would also like to
recommend the introduction of positive design features in response to traffic and
public safety concerns.
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I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, 51 Toronto Street
South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, L91? 1T1, writing to The Minister of Citizenship,
Culture and Recreation advising that the Council of the Township of Uxbridge on
February 14, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS construction involving resolution/renovation of buildings
provides opportunities for private sector job creation;
WHEREAS restoration of heritage structures provides opportunities for
training of skilled workers;
WHEREAS the restoration/renovation of buildings contributes to the
conservation of built and natural resources, extends their economic
lifespan and represents a wise reuse of resources;
WHEREAS heritage structures contribute to tourism's economic benefits;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Heritage Uxbridge request that
heritage structures be included in the proposed Government of Ontario's
Infrastructure Program of the $20 billion public/private SuperBuild
Growth Fund."
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1-6 Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville, inviting all OSUM members to
participate in the OSUM 2000 Conference being hosted in their "Friendly City"
on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000. The OSUM Conference is being held at the Ramada Inn
on the beautiful Bay of Quinte and the Trade Show will be situated on site at the
Ramada on May 3 and 4.
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Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 6, 2000
I - 7 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, thanking the Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for their letter of January 28, 2000.
Mr. Anderson would like to respond to several of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce's points and clarify the position of the Regional Municipality of
Durham. When Regional Councillors adopted the eight resolutions at Fern
Resort, they did so unanimously and were aware of the Oshawa Chamber of
Commerce's position regarding governance. The recommendations indeed do not
define a modified two-tier system or slimmed down Region. Those issues are part
of the discussion regarding future governance in Durham. They need to decide
what modifications they would like to see implemented. In the final analysis,
they will require cost analysis data and business case models before they are able
to make an informed decision on what model(s) best meet these objectives. He
would appreciate receipt of the data and existing information the Greater Oshawa
Chamber of Commerce has used to lead them to your position on a preferred
model. The Region agrees completely with their statement "governments must be
more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the people". This is exactly why
they are conducting such a review process. It is the position of the Region of
Durham that a two-tier system is the most realistic model at this time, particularly
with all the major services added to the Region from the Province, and is in the
best interests of their citizens. While at Fern they recognized it might be that
some lower tier municipalities need to consider potential amalgamations.
However, that is an issue that needs to be discussed and resolved at the lower tier
level.
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I - 8 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario Office of the Minister of Transport,
thanking Council for their letter dated January 5, 2000, to the Honourable David
M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, regarding the hours of service for
commercial truck drivers. The hours of service standard that currently applies to
commercial vehicle drivers is being reviewed by a committee under the auspices
of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). This
committee is composed of federal and provincial regulators. industry and labour
representatives and other interested parties. The task of the committee is to
undertake a review of the current regime covering the work rules that apply to
commercial vehicle drivers and to improve safety by employing recent findings in
the areas of fatigue and fatigue countermeasures. It has been noted that the
current rules are difficult to understand and enforce and would benefit from
simplification and updating. The department shares our views that commercial
vehicle drivers' on -duty hours should not be increased. Indeed, discussions by the
CCMTA committee have focused on providing greater opportunities for drivers to
obtain more rest on a daily basis by increasing the minimum off-duty time that a
driver must observe. This being the case, a 25 per cent increase in mandatory off-
duty time has been proposed, which would result in a reduced workday. This
proposal has been well received by industry representatives.
Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 6, 2000
The committee is also recommending changes to several other aspects of the
regime in order to provide further opportunities for drivers to rest and intends to
develop the text of a revised standard later this year. At that time, it is anticipated
that information sessions will be conducted in selected locations across Canada.
Subsequently, federal and provincial governments will consider the committee's
recommendations.
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1-9 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2, 1999. (A copy of
the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-10 Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South, Newcastle,
writing to thank the Municipality for their quick and efficient service in clearing
senior citizen's driveways of snow after a snow fall. They are most impressed,
pleased and satisfied with the service.
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I - 11 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation,
advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has received a
proposal for a golf course at Heber Down Conservation Area. Prior to proceeding
with the environmental evaluation of this proposal, the Authority is hosting a
public open house to provide an opportunity for their partners in conservation and
the general public to provide their comments. The open house will be held at the
Cullen Garden's Restaurant, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby on March 9 and 10
from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on both days. The proposal is to
develop a golf course using 100 acres of land in the northeast section of the
conservation area that is largely degraded and in the past has been used as a
landfill site and gravel pit. The proposal also includes 60 acres of adjacent lands
that are primarily worked out gravel pits and currently not under Authority
ownership.
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I - 12 K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power
Generation, providing Council with a copy of the fourth issue of their newsletter
about the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering.
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Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 6, 2000
1- 13 CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, UT 7P9,
advising Council that it has been CAA's policy to support an integrated and
balanced plan for urban transportation, a plan that calls for investment in roads as
well as public transit. Although the clubs were an active partner in the process
leading up to the signing of the Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation
Accord, they declined to sign the accord because they believe the GTSB
transportation plan does not call for a balanced approach to transportation in the
GTA. They are concerned that the focus of the GTSB, as outlined in its
Removing Roadblocks study, is transit -centered and ignores motorists or proposes
to penalize them. As they told GTSB staff, they agree with parts of the accord
and disagree with others. We need a solution that is acceptable to the public and
embraced by residents living and working in the GTA and Hamilton -Wentworth.
Without a balanced approach in shaping the plan or widening the scope to include
a multi -disciplined proposal, CAA can not, and will not support the GTSB
Transportation Accord.
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I - 14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising that
the Council of the City of Pickering on February 21, 2000, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT Report to Council CAO 03-00, concerning the establishment of a
Joint Fire Communications Centre be received for information;
THAT City Council agree to proceed with Phase 1 of the Joint Fire
Communications Project, and authorize the expenditure of $3,672 as the
City's contribution to this Phase;
THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the municipalities of Ajax,
Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington."
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1- 15 Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority on January 20, 2000, approved the 2000 general levy as per the
notification, which was forwarded to each municipality on December 17, 1999,
with a copy of the 2000 preliminary budget. The general levy chargeable to our
municipality is $144,946.66. The levy is payable in two installments, April 15`h
and October 15`h. Copies of the Authority's 1999 financial statements and the
Annual Report were forwarded also.
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I - 16 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide funding to
the Region of Durham to recover the legal and consulting costs to
be incurred in preparing and presenting a defense with regard to
the Gan Eden application before the Ontario Municipal Board; and
b) THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Honourable
Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, the Durham
MPPs, the Township of Uxbridge and all municipalities within the
Greater Toronto Area."
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I - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of
Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 2000
Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage, Solid
Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set forth in
Attachment #I to Report #2000-F-1 I of the Commissioner of
Finance, as amended, which provides for Council approval of the
2000 Budgets and Regional Tax Rates on March 29, 2000
contingent upon the receipt by the Region of the Provincial
estimates for the 2000 Local Services Realignment and the GTA
Pooling costs;
b) THAT if the receipt of the Provincial financial data for the Local
Services Realignment and GTA Pooling is delayed, then the 2000
Regional Budget Timetable be revised accordingly to ensure that
the 2000 Regional Budget for General Tax Purposes and 2000
Regional Tax Rates are not approved by Regional Council until
such time as the Provincial information is received and
incorporated into the Regional Budgets; and
C) THAT a copy of Report #2000-F-11 of the Commissioner of
Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Services
Board, the Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities."
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Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 6. 2000
1- 18 Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046,
280 Slater Street. Ottawa, KIP 5S9, reporting to Council the radiation dose due to
emissions from the Darlington Nuclear Station. Anyone wishing to receive copies
of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by contacting them by
telephone. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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1- 19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council of the 25`h
Annual Maple Syrup Festival being held at Purple Woods Conservation Area on
March 11 to 19 and March 25, 2000. With the approach of spring a person may
be sure of several things; birds will be singing, sap will be flowing and pancakes
will be flipping at Purple Woods Conservation Area. The syrup festival will be
open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Fred Upshaw, Secretary -Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L1H 7N1, requesting that Council proclaim Friday,
April 28, 2000 as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers killed, injured or
disabled on the job. The Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the
Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 19991, (An Act Respecting a Day of
Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace) passed through all
stages of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Bill which now proclaims
April 28 of each year as a National Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on
February I, 19991, and is now law.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road
North, Bowmanville, LIC 3K4, requesting permission to set off fireworks on their
property on Canada Day, July 1, 2000. As in previous years, the fireworks will be
set well back from the public in a cleared off field. There will also be two flat bed
trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the display. The
fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display company as well as a member
of their congregation who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The
fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. This
company will also be providing the permit.
(Motion to approve provided the organizers
apply for and obtain the necessary permit)
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 6, 2000
D - 3 J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 3Z2, advising the Municipality when the Navy League Tag Days for 2000
will occur. As in the past, this is a major fund-raiser for the Royal Canadian Sea
Cadet Corps, #279 Bowmanville, and their Cadets will once again be in uniform
in front of businesses throughout Clarington. The days specified for the Tag Day
canvassing are October 5, 6 and 7, 2000.
(Motion to grant permission to the Royal
Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 to hold
their Tag days October 5 to 7, 2000)
D-4 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association,
26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3A2, requesting permission for Community
Care to once again canvas the local municipality in support of their Annual "Tag
Days" on June 1, 2 and 3, 2000. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover
locations in Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars
collected will once again go towards service provision in Clarington.
(Motion to grant permission for Durham
Region Community Care Association to
hold their Tag Days June 1 to 3, 2000)
D-5 Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting that
March 21, 2000, be proclaimed as the UN International Day for the Elimination
of Racial Discrimination. Participation by municipalities from all parts of Canada
has become an annual tradition which he urges us to follow. Our society is
changing and becoming more diverse. Appreciating diversity and showing
respect and tolerance for everyone go hand-in-hand with human rights. Canada
has become a good example to the rest of the world. At the local and community
level where it counts most, municipal governments continue to lead the way.
With the Department of Canadian Heritage, FCM urges all communities to make
2000 the best year in planning March 21 initiatives.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-6 Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas
Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5, requesting that the week of April 22
through 29, 2000, be proclaimed Organ Donor Awareness Week. The Volunteer
Committee of Durham Region was activated in May of 1999. Since that time
they have worked to increase awareness providing speakers for Service Clubs,
Church Groups, Women's Institutes, etc., as requested, attending Blood Donor
Clinics, and providing information pamphlets and donor cards to various sites
within the Region. Organ donation and transplantation offers positive outcomes
for recipient patients as well as donor families.
(Motion to Proclaim)
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 6, 2000
D- 7 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, submitting to
Council the Library's Board current budget request. The request, including non-
controllable impact items for 2000, is $1,235,705.00. The detailed budget
adopted by the Board is background materials for this request. That
documentation has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for
inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials which will come
before members of Council in the course of the budget process. In submitting this
budget, the Library Board continues its commitment to the provision of library
service to all residents of the Municipality. Their 2000 request includes a
provision for access to library service on Sundays and Mondays, days which they
are not currently open to the public.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
D - 8 Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary/Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum
and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB 1 MO, requesting that Council fill two
vacant positions on the Board one due to absenteeism in violation of Board
policy.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the Clerk
for appropriate action)
D - 9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray
Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater Toronto Services
Board on February 4, 2000, adopted the following recommendation:
"The GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area
and Hamilton -Wentworth be circulated to member municipalities and
other stakeholders for comments by April 3, 2000, and staff report back on
comments at the May 26`h Transportation Committee meeting."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
Summary of Correspondence - 10- March 6, 2000
D- 10 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit,
Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, LIG 4137,
requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area
of Victoria Woods. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs,
dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their
communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is
Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple
technique of "neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats of crime
against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of concerned
citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence,
devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a
Neighbourhood Watch within their community with at least 75% participation
from their fellow neighbours.
(Motion to approve the installation of
approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in
this area)
D - 11 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society,
P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, LIC 3K8, requesting Council to declare April as
"Cancer Month in Clarington". He is also requesting permission to have a Cancer
Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice
Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Town Hall, with the official flag
raising ceremony taking place at the Bowmanville Town Hall at 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, March 27, 2000. Mr. Yeo is also requesting that Friday, March 31,
2000, be declared "Daffodil Day".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 12 Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street,
Bowmanville, L 1 C 3H2, requesting from Council that the Clarington Tiger Cats
be considered for a late grant. A considerable amount of money is required to run
a Minor Football Organization; for example equipment, field rentals, payment of
game officials, League registration which includes adequate insurance, footballs,
blocking pads, busing, etc. The Founder of this club is the same one who
organized the Minor Football Clubs in Pickering and in Oshawa, so there is no
lacking of experience in this endeavour.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget
process)
Summary of Correspondence 11 - March 6, 2000
D - 13 Gene Chartier. Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, Transportation and
Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham, regarding the Region of
Durham Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter -agency Team Commencement
Meeting. The Region of Durham is preparing a Transportation Master Plan
(TMP) to help guide the Region's transportation programs and investments for the
next twenty years and beyond. The Plan will identify strategic directions for
growth and the transportation system improvements required to achieve this
growth in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. The project
is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Class
Environmental Assessment (EA), and will address Phases I (identify the problem)
and 2 (identify alternative solutions to the problem) of this process. The TMP
Study is intended to satisfy the consultation and documentation requirements for
any Schedule "A" and "B" projects covered by the Municipal Class EA. They
plan to meet with the Inter -agency Team at least three times during the project.
These meetings, in addition to written documentation, will provide us an
opportunity to remain informed and give them our feedback as the project
proceeds. They recognize that it may be necessary to meet with individual
members during the TMP Study to discuss specific issues.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 14 Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising
that the Town of Whitby is experiencing on-going problems with the high
numbers of Canadian Geese inhabiting their community. Clarington is one of
nine G.T.A. lakeshore municipalities. He is confident the citizens of and the
visitors to the parks and waterfront walkways in the Municipality of Clarington
have all too soon discovered that the Canada Goose population has increased
immensely and continues to encroach on their enjoyment of the outdoors. Mayor
Brunelle has contacted the Canadian Wildlife Service requesting approval of
culling and/or any other effective population control measures and financial
assistance. He is requesting Clarington's support of Whitby's endeavour to
remedy this situation and will be making the same request to other lakeshore
municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area in the hopes that collectively we may
persuade the Federal Government to approve such measures to control the adult
molt population.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 15 Mayor Wayne Arthurs, advising that the Council of the City of Pickering on
February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City impassionedly
recognize the highest priority of protecting children; and
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WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on Social
Development in its report entitled "the progress of Canada's Children in
the Millennium" notes that the child sex trade is increasing in Canada; and
WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal from a
British Columbia Court of Appeal decision that found the Criminal Code
law against possession of child pornography to be unconstitutional; and
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue that
Ontario must continue to have the authority to charge and prosecute child
pornographers;
NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents respectfully
request that the Provincial and the Federal Governments give the utmost
priority to the protection of children from sexual exploitation as they
deliberate this important case; and
THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne McLellan,
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mike
Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Attorney General
of Ontario, the Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Pickering -Ajax -Uxbridge,
Dan McTeague, M.P., Pickering -Ajax -Uxbridge, the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and
Save the Children (Canada); and
THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario distribute
this City of Pickering resolution to their membership requesting their
support and similar resolutions to be sent to the Honourable Anne
McLellan and copies to the City of Pickering.
(Motion for Direction)
COUNCIL INFORMATION (Y\ . �>� Vv, ?,Z> (!>-"^I-I
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NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall
Board held on January 17, 2000 at 7:00 PM in the Council
Chambers,
Present Were:
C. Abraham
R.B. Rickard
S. DeJong
J. Mutton
C. Trim
D. Schmiegelow
G. Worsley (secretary)
MINUTES
Motion by J Whitton, seconded by D. Schmiegelow
THAT minutes be adopted as presented. "CARRIED"
2. BUSINESS ARISING
- Christmas was played - received one complaint about playing too late at night -
muste was on a timer and went off the same time each day, it was telt it was not ocr
music being heard.
- C. Trim's contact for the tower top is no longer doing this kind of work. R.B. Rickard
will take a look at it and see if he can't fix it. J. Mutton will speak with his neighbor
about using his cherry picker to install when it is ready.
- Correspondence received from BIA and Patti Barrie regarding the millenium project.
BIA would like our support and a member of board to sit on the committee: town has
given a grant of $25,000.00 and an interest free loan of $75,000.00 Committee has
to find support for 1/3 of this project and fundraise for another l/3. D Schmiegelow
agreed to attend their first meeting. Lengthy discussion on how much we should and
could support this project; it was suggested we use some of the Montague fund $.
John and Charlie left meeting to obtain information on balance in fund, so we could
finalize this discussion.
Suggested that we combine our project for front entrance with the millenium project.
C. Abraham will look for checklist book.
Contribution plaque has been hung to the left of the stage.
Fire alarms have been checked artd are o.k. :sI� TION
Furnaces were checked this week. no report on any problems to date.
Dayco has returned check for overpayment. t.ERK .r
- Scrolls and map will be taken by G. Worsley to get quotes on fixing them ire, BY
- Basement lobby still to be painted.
- S. DeJong has lowered counter in kitchen near stove because it was get r JRI�}i AE
the stove - stove will be moved over a little to make sure the other srde
burned.
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D. Schmiegelov suggested come up with a 5 year pian for ,, c all, i.c. projects
we would like to see done - P A. system needs to be brought up to date. S. Deicing
will have it looked at for a quote.
Soap dispenser to be installed in bar room
Fire department has stated that caretaker's room must not have anvthing on the floor
at any time. R.B. Rickard made sure this was tidied up.
R.B Rickard has done a number of small repairs to caretaker's tools. It was noted
that the caretaker had not reported any of these items broken.
It was agreed that the hockey nets in furnace room would be disposed of It was also
agreed to sell the Ping pong tables.
Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by K. Moffatt
THAT ping-pong tables be sold to D. Schmiegelow and C. Trim for $20.00 each.
- "CARRIED"
- Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by K. Moffatt
THAT the 32 broken chairs be repaired now. "CARRIED"
Secretary will call M. Couch or. Mondays for report on damages from rentals in
future.
J. Mutter. and C. Trim returned with info -nation on Montague fund there xas
further discussion and the following motion made:
Motion by C. Abraham, seconded by S. DcJong
THAT we offer $10,000.00 from Montague Fund to millenium pry err on conditinn
that application to municipality is granted to release dollars. Send BIA a letter of
commitment.
"CARRIED"
J. Mutton reported, no answers for air conditioning yct, he v:i" rcfcr to rI Irina:h.
Ceiling in bowling alley is still falling down, refer to F. Horvath
Quote for auditorium floor from Higgins is $2500.00ecret a, wi!1 obtain more
quotes and ask for a 3 -year commitment.
R B. Rickard will investigate cost of upkeep of garden from millenium project.
Masonic storage room will be cleaned up, but they do not have any room to spare for
us.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Motion by C. Trim, seconded by K. Moffatt
THAT the financial be approved as reported. "CARRIED"
d. BILLS
Motion by J Mutton, seconded by C Abraham
THAT bills be paid as presented. "CARRIED"
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Thank you note received from BIPI for usa of parking lot for flea markot last summer
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6, NEW BUSINESS
It was a@reed that community groups could use oid tablCS in the fU1000. ChrlStian
Crossroads Church has already borrowed them once.
C. Trim suggested a dividing wall at back of cenotaph as part of mille nium project; this
would have to be passed by the cenotaph committee.
Secretary given permission to purchase a new Christmas tree and omaments up to
$300.00
Motion by C ,Abraham, seconded by C. Trim
THAT at T-shirt is donated to chamber of commerce for their video dance.
ADJOURNED 9:00 PM
February 10, 2000
COUNCIL INFORMATION
Kenrci Park Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
(705) 328-2271 or 1-800-668-KRCA
Fax (705)328-2286
e-mail: krca@lindsaycomp.on.ca 100FEBI4 Pri
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
BOWMANVILLE, ON.
L1C 3AG
ATTN:
RE:
Dear Mrs. Barrie:
Mrs. Patti Barrie, Clerk
APPEAR BEFORE COUNCIL
(Advertisement in 1999 Bird Report)
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The Friends of Kawartha Conservation are producing their 41h Annual Bird Report for Victoria
County. The report highlights sightings, programs, natural areas and feature articles relating to
a variety of environmental issues.
In 1998, we had to eliminate some sections of the report due to cost. This year we are
approaching all our watershed municipalities for their support. I would like to appear before
council and inform them of our publication, as well as request their support in the form of an
advertisement. The ads run between $20 and $100 with revenues going to cover the costs of
printing.
Please find enclosed:
- Advertising agreement
- Excerpts from '97 and '98 Reports
I can be reached at 328-2271 (days) or 878-3900 (evenings) to discuss a meeting date or any
questions or concerns that you may have.
Thank you,
John Abati
Friend of KC
Encls:
Friends of Kawartha Conservauon is a community based, non-profit orgammuon, dedicated to ensurim• he conservation of natural resources.
Becoming a Friend is a step towards securing a healthy environment, good water quality, and beautiful places for all to enjoy.
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COUNCIL INFORMATION
ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Minutes of a meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee
held on Thursday, December 2, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. at
Chief Administrative Centre - Ante Room
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Laurie Davis, Durham Animal Adoption
Sheila Elkington, Sr. Animal Control Officer
Wolf Klose, Orono Cat World
Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Councillor Jane Rowe
Nick VanSeggelen
Donna MacKay
Absent Were: Scott Creed, Orono Cat World
Laurie Ovenden
Marie Knight Stanley chaired the meeting.
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Laurie Davis, seconded by Nick VanSeggelen
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Animal Advisory Committee held on
October 14, 1999 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. COMPOSITION OF ANIMAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Discussion was held and everyone was in agreement that the composition of the
Committee has been met and is satisfactory. Marie will approach Scott Creed, Orono
Cat World to see if he will be available to attend future meetings and if not will
determine Marie Home's interest in joining the Committee.
Sheila will approach the Courtice Veterinary Clinic owners to see if they would be
interested in attending our meetings.
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Animal Advisory Committee Minutes I
- December 3. 1999
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4.
SCRAPBOOK
Laurie Ovenden and Laurie Davis have started updating the scrapbook, they will bring
in to the next meeting on February 9, 1999.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) A letter was sent to Constable Mounsteven & Chase congratulating them on
their award.
b) Public Works advises signs posted at corner of Liberty/Baseline and
Liberty/Highway #2 are not possible. They are Regional roads and are out of
our jurisdiction.
C) A tender is not needed for the mural, however, MTO require a permit.
Concerns regarding mural distracting drivers as they exit Highway 401 on
Liberty Street.
It was agreed to apply to MTO for permit first.
Resolution #AAC-3-99
Moved by Nick VanSeggelen, seconded by Wolf Klose
THAT Clerk's Department prepare and forward a report to G.P.A. for approval
of the mural to be painted by Paul Livingston at the Animal Shelter.
"CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY"
5. OTHER BUSINESS
Nick Van Seggelen - suggested switching meeting days from Thursday to Wednesday,
meets better with his schedule. Everyone agreed to meet Wednesdays. Will discuss
whether it be I'` or 21 Wednesday of every month.
Laurie Davis - gave us statistics of O.S.P.C.A.
About 60% of cats are euthanized - 70,000-80,000/year
About 20% of dogs are euthanized - 20,000/year
These figures are doubled (Humane Societies and Pounds)
Dogs - 40,000/year approximately &
Cats - 140,000-160,000/year approximately
Anyone wishing to adopt a 4 year old Lab mix?
Animal Advisory Committee Minutes
December 2. 1999
Jane Rowe - discussion was held regarding preparing Activity Book for Elementary
School children promoting Responsible Pet Ownership. Visual Arts may be able to help
with having children do some of the drawings/activities.
A suggestion was made for each Committee member to bring to the next meeting, 1
sample page and a sponsor to be submitted towards the Activity Book,
Resolution #AAC-4-99
Moved by Jane Rowe, seconded by Sheila Elkington
That Committee pursue the idea of an Elementary School Activity Book promoting
Responsible Pet Ownership.
"CARRIED"
Sheila - Animal Services number in phone book is listed under Animal Control.
St. Stephen's Elementary School wants to donate articles to the Animal Shelter. Sheila
will fax their wish list. Also Sheila suggested asking students to submit their favourite
pet name to Animal Shelter so the Officers have more names to chose from.
Marie - distributed the new Set Fine Schedule, Animal Services Officers are able to
charge fines according to this schedule. Fines will be paid at office. If not paid, their
they go to court.
Interviews for part-time Animal Services Officer are Thursday, December 9, 1999.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
Chair
D nna MacKay, Secr tary
Attn: Mayor Diane Hamre Page: 1 of 4
Municipality of Clar COUNCIL INFORMATION
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The radiation doses due to emissions are for the most exposed persons living near the station.
They would typically apply to persons living just outside the station boundary who are at their
residences 24 hours a day, who drink local water, and eat local fish and produce. The doses were
calculated using actual data from routine analysis of air, water, fish and vegetation samples, as
well as station emission data.
Most persons would actually receive less than the doses indicated because they have different
eating habits or live farther away from the station. Radiation doses decrease significantly as the
distance from the station increases.
Since the pathway for liquid emissions is less dominant, more than 90% of the radiation dose
received from the stations was due to air emissions.
Anyone wishing to receive copies of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by
contacting us by telephone at 1.800668.5264, or by writing to:
Atomic Energy Control Board
Communications Division
P.O. Box 1046, 280 Slater Street
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Attn: Mayor Diane Hamra Page: 3 of 4
Municipality of Clair
Radiation Index
The radiation doses due to emissions are for the most exposed persons living near the station.
They would typically apply to persons living just outside the station boundary who are at their
residences 24 hours a day, who drink local water, and eat local fish and produce. The doses were
calculated using actual data from routine analysis of air, water, fish and vegetation samples, as
wall as station Omission data.
Most persons would actually receive less than the doses indicated because they have different
eating habits or live farther away from the station. Radiation doses decrease significantly as the
distance from the station increases.
Since the pathway for liquid emissions is less dominant, more than 90% of the radiation dose
received from the stations was due to air emissions.
Anyone wishing to receive copies of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by
contacting us by telephone at 1-800.668-5284, or by writing to:
Atomic Energy Control Board
Communications Division
P.O. Box 1046, 260 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON
K1 P 5S9
Fax: (613) 995-5086
Internet email: info®atomcon.gc.ca
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'AUNICIPALITY OF
larington 13
ONTARIO
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2000
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2000
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
a) Report WD -15-00
2. REZONING APPLICATION
Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
for January, 2000
APPLICANT: JAMES TREMBLAY AND JOHN TOWN ON BEHALF OF
KEN PASRICHA
THAT Report PD -019-00 be received;
THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the
former Town of Newcastle, submitted by James Tremblay and John Town on
behalf of Ken Pasricha be referred back to staff for further processing and the
preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency
comments; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -019-00 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET - BOWMANVILLE - ONTARIO • L1C 3A6 • (905) 623-3379 - FAX 623-4169
WEBSITE: wwwmuniapahly.clanngton. on. ca R°0YO1
Report #1 -2 - February 28, 2000
3• REZONING APPLICATION
APPLICANT: TSC STORES LIMITED
THAT Report PD -020-00 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Norlon Builders (London) Limited on
behalf of TSC Stores Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and
preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -020-00 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL (40M-1984)
APPLICANT: KELVIN WHALEN ON BEHALF OF 1138337
ONTARIO INC.
THAT Report PD -021-00 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control in respect of Lots 17 to 23, 36
to 44, and 77 to 82 inclusive on 40M-1984 be approved;
THAT the By-law attached to Report PD -021-00 be approved and forwarded to the
Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act;
and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -021-00 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
5. MARK STEWART - ANIMAL LICENCING SERVICE INC.
AGREEMENT
THAT Report CD -09-00 be received
THAT Animal Licencing Service Inc., be given the exclusive rights to sell dog and
cat licences door to door in the Municipality of Clarington for the year 2000
commencing on March 7, 2000 until September 30, 2000 and subject to review by
Council at the termination of the agreement;
THAT the Agreement be executed by the Mayor and Municipal Clerk and the
authorizing By-law be forwarded to Council for approval; and
THAT Mark Stewart, Animal Licencing Services Inc., be advised of Council's
decision.
Report #1 - 3 - February 28, 2000
6. PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
JANUARY, 2000
THAT Report CD -10-00 be received for information; and
THAT a copy of Report CD -10-00 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business
Centre for their information.
7. APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS PERSONNEL AS BY-LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENFORCING
MUNICIPAL BY-LAW NO. 91-58 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC ACT
THAT Report CD -11-00 be received;
THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report CD -11-00 be forwarded to Council
for approval; and
THAT the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer provide the training and
instruction necessary for the appointed persons to perform the duties of a By-law
Enforcement Officer during the winter season.
8. PORT GRANBY LOW LEVEL RADIOACTIVE SITE
THAT Report ADMIN -08-00 be received for information; and
THAT Mr, Harvey Thompson be advised of Council's decision.
9. CLARINGTON BACKYARD FESTIVAL
THAT Report ADMIN -10-00 be received;
THAT Council endorse the overall promotion of the Clarington BackYard Festival
beginning Saturday, April 29 to May 31, 2000;
THAT Council approve the requested budget allocation of $20,000.00 (maximum)
for the purpose of confirming a fireworks display on Monday, May 22, 2000
(Victoria Day); and
THAT members of the Clarington BackYard Festival (Municipal "May-nia")
Committee be informed of Council's decision.
Report #1
10. WETLAND MAPPING — MNR
4- February 28. 2000
THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam be referred to staff to make a formal
request to the Ministry of Natural Resources to extend the wetland mapping
forthwith and prior to the OMB hearing for Birchdale Development scheduled for
April 10, 2000.
11. ACTION PLAN FOR YOUTHS
THAT the delegation of Sally Ward pertaining to a positive action plan for youths
be received and referred to staff.
12. APPOINTMENT TO CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Clarington Traffic
Management Committee:
Allan Hewitt
Mark S. Lenters
Clayton M. Morgan
Derek Plach
Gwen Woodcock; and
Officer Dana Collins, Traffic Co-ordinator, Durham Regional Police Service.
'AUNICIPALITY OF
larinc ton
ONTARIO
REPORT #2
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2000
SUBJECT: SPECIAL GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2000
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 2000 CAPITAL BUDGET AND FOUR YEAR FORECAST
THAT Report TR -08-00 be received;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget as outlined in Report TR -08-00, and the document
attached thereto, be approved;
THAT Council approve the Beech Centre Capital Budget request, in addition to the
capital projects identified in the budget document;
THAT Attachments 1, 2 and 3 to Report TR -08-00, identifying the Reserve Fund
and Reserve Fund balances and summaries of capital draws on these funds be
approved;
THAT the Four Year Forecast be approved in principle;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Mayor and
Members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officers Department be approved;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Clerk's
Department be approved;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Finance
Department and Unclassified Administration be apaproved;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Fire
Department be approved;
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Public Works
Department be approved;
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET • BOWMANVILLE • ONTARIO • LIC 3A6 • (905) 6233379 • FAX 6230169
WEBSITE wwwmuniciOalily.clannglonon. ca xcc.o.ro rorr
Report #2
February 28, 2000
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Community
Services Department be approved:
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast submitted for the Planning and
Development Department be approved; and
THAT the 2000 Capital Budget and Four Year Forecast for the Bowmanville Museum,
Clarke Museum and the Clarington Public Library be approved.
REPORT #3
DN: PD -022-00
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
REPORT
Meeting: Council File #
Date: Monday, March 6, 2000 Res. #
Report #: PD -022-00 FILE #: PLN 21.2.7 By-law #
Subject: REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS TO AGGREGATE
EXTRACTION LICENCE
BLUE CIRCLE CANADA INC.
PLN 21.2.7
Recommendations:
It is respectfully recommended to Council the following:
1. THAT Report PD -022-00 be received;
2. THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada Inc. for an
amendment to their site plan under their aggregate extraction license, subject to
(1) the transfer of the Closure Areas A and B of Waverly Road to Blue Circle
Canada Inc., (2) the release of the Temporary Public Highway (haul road) to Blue
Circle Canada Inc. and (3) the conditions set out in Appendix I to this report;
and
3. THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada Inc. for an
amendment to the aggregate extraction license to increase in annual tonnage from
3.0 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes subject to the conditions set out in
Appendix 1 to this Report; and
4. THAT Blue Circle Canada Inc., the Blue Circle Community Relations
Committee, the Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast
Guard, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Port Darlington Community
Association and any interested parties be advised of Council's decision.
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1. BACKGROUND
1.1 On November 7"i, 1997 Council endorsed the recommendations contained in
ADMIN -47-97 and the Principles of Understanding between the Municipality of
Clarington and Blue Circle Canada Inc. (herein referred to as Blue Circle) to
implement the recommendations from the Waterfront Regeneration Trust on the
Westside Marsh. In order to implement the terms and conditions contained in the
Principles of Understanding, an amendment to Blue Circle's aggregate extraction
license is required, specifically the site plan filed under the Aggregate Resources
Act.
On July 21, 1999 the Ministry of Natural Resources requested the Municipality of
Clarington to provide comments on Blue Circle's request to amendment the site
plan in order to implement the Principles of Understanding.
1.2 At the time of negotiating the Principles of Understanding, Blue Circle requested
that the Municipality of Clarington support an amendment to their aggregate
extraction license for an increase in annual tonnage extracted from the quarry
from 3.0 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes. Council agreed to support the
request provided technical reports were submitted demonstrating that, there would
not be a substantial change to the emission of noise, dust, or vibration or
unacceptable impact on the road system resulting from the increase.
On July 8, 1999, the Ministry of Natural Resources requested the Municipality of
Clarington to provide comments on Blue Circle's request to amendment the
aggregate extraction license to increase the annual tonnage extracted from 3.0
million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes.
1.3 The purpose of the report is to:
briefly describe the amendments to Blue Circle's site plan, required to
implement the Principles of Understanding;
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• briefly describe Blue Circle's request to increase the annual tonnage extracted
from the quarry and discuss the findings and recommendations contained in
the technical reports;
■ the consultation process; and
• recommend conditions to be imposed on the amendments to Blue Circle
aggregate extraction license.
2. DISCUSSION
2.1 Amendments to the Aggregate Extraction Site Plan
Blue Circle submitted an application to amend their license in the summer of
1999. Under the Aggregate Resources Act, the Municipality may comment on the
proposed amendment. Staff reviewed the amended site plan drawing and found
that all of the necessary changes have been made to accurately reflect the
requirements in the Principles of Understanding. The revised site plan is shown
on Attachment #1. The amended site plan includes the following changes:
■ revised property boundaries to reflect transfers in land ownership between
Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington;
• revised licensed boundary and limit of extraction to reflect the reconfigured
Westside Marsh, the portion of Waverly Road to be conveyed to Blue Circle
and the reduction of setbacks along Ontario Hydro's transmission corridors;
• new bridge connecting Cove Road and Cedar Crest Beach Road;
• the relocation of Blue Circle Aggregates operation west of the existing cement
plant;
• Westside Creek diversion channel
corridors and Marsh Link area;
overflow channels;
through Ontario Hydro's transmission
the emergency access from Cedar Crest Beach Road across Blue Circle's
licensed lands to Waverly Road and Highway 401;
• chain link security fencing on the partition berm and the perimeter of the site;
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■ detailed cross sections of slide slope and partition bene; and
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■ changes in zoning on the reconfigured marsh, marsh link area and hydro
transmission corridor.
2.2 Amendment to Increase the Annual Tonnage
Blue Circle has requested an amendment to their license from 3.0 million tonnes
to 4.5 million tonnes extracted from the quarry in order to compete in the cement
exporting market as well as the provide crushed stone throughout the Greater
Toronto Area.
Blue Circle's request for an increase in annual tonnage extracted from the quarry
is not a specific condition in the Principles of Understanding. It was an item
added during the negotiations process. In Council's consideration of ADMIN 47-
97, Council granted the increase in tonnage provided certain technical reports
were submitted. The technical reports address the impacts of the increase in
annual tonnage as well as the modified quarry operations as a result of the
Principles of Understanding.
2.2.1 Blasting Report
Golder VME Limited was retained by Blue Circle Cement to evaluate the impacts
of blasting associated with increasing the amount of extracted material from 3.0
million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes.
The Report examined blasting conditions at 3.0 million tonnes and the proposed
future extraction rate. Currently, Blue Circle does about 100 blasts per year, or an
average of slightly more than twice per week. These blasts are very often carried
out on the same day. A third blast may be shot the same day. Ground vibration
effects are monitored on a continuous basis at Blue Circle's Technical Centre by a
third party blasting consultant. Blue Circle's current blasting procedures are in
compliance with the provincial guidelines.
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In order to extract at the rate requested by Blue Circle, an average of 150 blasts
per year would be needed or about three blasts per week. This represents a fifty
percent increase in the current number of blasts per week. The consultant
concludes that the intensity of ground vibration effects from each blast would be
unaffected by the additional blast. The Consultant however, recommends that
once blasting progresses east of Waverly Road, the monitoring station at the
Technical Centre be moved to a location to the south, and one additional station
be placed in a location to east, which would detect ground vibrations near
residential areas. The locations for these monitors have yet to be determined.
2.2.2 Dust Report
Sophos Inc. was retained by Blue Circle Canada to examine the increase of
particulate matter. Current operations results in total emissions of 118.3 metric
tonnes of particulate from the limestone extraction process, overburden removal
and Blue Circle Aggregates (formally CBM) stone crushing operation.
Total emissions of particulate from future operations are estimated at 170.8 metre
tonnes per year, but will be reduced to 144.7 metric tonnes per year once the Blue
Circle Aggregates stone crushing operation is relocated. In addition, the material
from overburden stripping will be used as fill for the dock expansion and will be
transported via an internal haul road which will result in a reduction of particulate
matter to 85 tonnes per year or approximately 30% lower than the current levels.
The Consultant report recommends that Blue Circle continue with current dust
suppression and stockpile operating practices, which includes sweeping of paved
surfaces, seeding of overburden stockpiles where required and watering and use
of dust suppressant on unpaved roads.
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2.2.3 Noise Reports
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Aercoutics Engineering Limited was retained by Blue Circle to address potential
noise issues. The report did not address noise resulting from blasting. There are
three sources of noise originating from Blue Circle's operation, namely site
preparation, quarry functions and Blue Circle Aggregates operation.
i) Site Preparation:
The proposed increase in annual extraction does not inherently increase
noise from overburden removal and storage, due to the increase in setback
from the residential areas provided by the reconfigured marsh. As the
quarry operation moves east, the storage areas and haul routes will be
further from residential areas and shielded by berms. The consultant
recommends additional berms along the overflow channel near the dock
and at the mouth of the diversion channel where it discharges into the
newly reconfigured marsh. (see Attachment #2)
Quarry Functions:
a) Drilling Blast Holes
The increase in extraction will necessitate an increase in the number of
blast holes to be drilled. The area presently quarried is far enough
removed from the residential area that there is little impact. Extraction will
proceed in an eastward direction in two or more lifts. Drilling at levels
closer to the surface would increase the level of noise to 3dB, which is
very slight. To mitigate any noise, the Consultant has recommended noise
control zones be established east of Waverly Road. The noise control
zones would permit only one drill per zone in the first or second lift and as
drilling occurs at lower levels below 42 m.a.s.l., then a second drill may
operate concurrently in the same zone provided there is an acoustic
shielding equal to or better than 22m high and within 100m to the closest
house. (see Attachment #2)
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b) Rock Transport to Processing Plant
Large 100 ton trucks are used to move aggregate from the blast face to the
primary crusher which is located near the plant. In order to increase
trucking capacity, Blue Circle intends to use 150 ton trucks. The
Consultant recommends that the new trucks be equipped with a variable
speed fan and exhaust -heated body, which emit noise equivalent to 100
ton trucks.
C) Aggregate Operations:
The existing Blue Circle Aggregate operation will be relocated west of the
existing cement plant as required by the Principles of Understanding. This
would eliminate any noise impact originating from this site on Cedar Crest
Beach Road residences.
2.2.4 Roads Impact Analysis
Blue Circle did not retain a consultant to prepare a road impact analysis. In two
letters to the Municipality dated June 7`h and October 6, 1999, however, Blue
Circle provided information with respect to the traffic impact that would result
from the increased tonnage.
Currently 68% of Blue Circles material is transported by boat, 22% by truck and
10% by rail. The boat haulage consists mainly of cement material while the truck
and rail haulage consist of aggregates.
According to Blue Circle, the volume of cement plant materials shipped off-site
will increase by approximately 40% from 1997 to 2001. The volume of
aggregates shipped off-site would increase by approximately 28% between 1997
to 2001. Blue Circle expects that by 2001 approximately 3.5 million tonnes per
annum will be extracted. In the future, as extraction increases towards 4.5 million
tonnes and with an increase in the sales volume of aggregate, a portion of the
aggregate material will be transported by boat. Blue Circle predicts that
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approximately 70% of the truck traffic will remain within Durham Region and
that the remaining 30% would travel to the eastern Toronto area.
Blue Circle notes that the proximity of the cement plant and aggregate operation
to the Highway 401 minimizes any impacts on municipal road systems. Public
Works confirms this assessment and does not have any objections.
2.3 Consultation
Interagency Meeting
In order to co-ordinate the comments from all the affected agencies on the
amendments, Planning Staff convened an inter -agency meeting. The meeting was
held on September 13, 1999 and was attended by representatives of Blue Circle
Canada Inc, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ontario Hydro,
Ministry of Natural Resources and the Region of Durham Planning Department.
The meeting was useful in providing an opportunity to discuss and clarify the
details of the proposed amendments. Revisions to the proposed site plan were
submitted subsequent to initial comments.
Public Information Session
On September 23, 1999 Blue Circle Cement held a Public Information Session at
the Technical Centre to inform the public of their requests to the Ministry of
Natural Resources to increase the tonnage extracted from the quarry and to amend
the site plan. The consultants for noise, dust and blasting and the planning
consultant were available to speak with members of the community about the
proposed amendments. The Information Session was advertised in two local
newspapers and invitations were delivered to area residents. Approximately 30
attended the information session.
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Community Relations Committee
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At the regular meeting of the Community Relations Committee held on
September 20, 1999 the members of the Committee were briefed on Blue Circle's
proposal for amendments to their aggregate extraction license.
3. STAFF COMMENTS
3.1 Each consultant reviewed the existing operation and the effects from noise, dust,
and blasting. The current monitoring and migration measures were also discussed.
The consultants also projected the emission of noise, dust and blasting at the
proposed extraction rate. The blasting and noise consultants' reports did suggest
there would be minimal effects on neighbouring residents from the increase in
annual tonnage extracted from the site.
3.2 The blasting consultant recommends the monitor at the Technical Centre be
moved south and an additional one be added to the east to detect ground vibration
effect on the lakeshore residents. In the inter -agency meeting, Ontario Hydro
requested a monitoring station be located near their transmission corridor. The
Aspen Springs Community has also expressed concern about vibrations resulting
from blasting. As such, Staff recommend that three monitoring stations be
operated. The monitoring station at the Technical Centre should remain in place
to detect ground vibrations near the hydro corridor and the residential areas north
of Highway 401 (Waverly and Westvale Neighbourhoods). Two new monitoring
stations should be added in locations to the south and east as recommended by the
consultant.
3.3 Sophos Inc. suggested that there would be a reduction in particulate matter, to the
east of Waverly Road, particularly with the relocation of the aggregate operation
(CBM operation). The amount of dust resulting from over burden stripping has
been discussed at length at Community Relations Committee as it is a concern
with lakeshore residents. Blue Circle has certain dust suppression measures in
place to mitigate dust emitted from over burden stripping, and stockpiles,
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however, the report does not address the amount of particulate matter released
while the partition berm and diversion channel are under construction, nor does
the report discuss mitigation measures. During this process, some tolerance is
required in order to implement the solution for the marsh. As such, Staff
encourage Blue Circle to continue with current dust suppression practices.
3.4 Aercoutics Inc. recommends the installation of acoustical berms near the overflow
channel and on the partition berm where the newly diverted Westside Creek
discharges into the reconfigured marsh. The berms appear to be located on the
lands to be transferred to CLOCA. In addition, the berms are not shown on the
site plan drawings. Staff request that the site plan be modified to incorporate prior
to MNR amending the license.
3.5 To ensure that the conditions recommended by the consultants are implemented,
Staff recommend the approval of the increase in tonnage and the amendment to
the site plan be subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to this report.
Furthermore, it is noted that the Ministry of Natural Resources is not able to
approve the amendment for the site plan until such time that all the necessary
portions of Waverly Road are conveyed to Blue Circle and the lease for the
Temporary Public Highway being the haul road is released to Blue Circle (see
Attachment #3). This will only occur once Cove Road and the bridge are
dedicated as a Public Highway and all other related agreements (eg. Maintenance
and Monitoring agreement with Ontario Hydro) have been executed. This will be
the subject of a report by the Municipality's Solicitor in the near future. As such,
Staff recommend that Council's endorsement of the site plan be conditional upon
the conveyance of Closure Areas A & B to Blue Circle and the release of the lease
of the temporary public highway on the haul road.
The increase in the annual tonnage is not dependent on the issues regarding the
closure of Waverly Road and the release of the lease on the haul road.
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4. CONCLUSIONS
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Staff have no objection to the proposed amendments to Blue Circle's aggregate
license to amend the site plan or for the increase in annual tonnage extracted from
the quarry from 3.0 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes subject to the conditions
discussed in this report.
Reviewed by,
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D i Tome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director of Planning &Development Chief Administrative Officer.
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1 March 2000
Appendix 1 - Conditions for Amended Aggregate Licence and Site Plan
Attachment # 1 - Revised Site Plan
Attachment # 2 - Recommended Berming
Attachment # 3 - Road Closure and Conveyance
Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision:
Blue Circle Community Relations
Committee
c/o David Ashcroft
63 Cedar Crest Beach Road
R.R.#2, Group 5, Box 36
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario LIC 3K3
Lynn Davidson
Environmental Manager
Blue Circle Canada Inc.
400 Waverly Road South
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario LIC 3K3
Ian McNaughton
McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson
Planning Consultants
171 Victoria Street North
KITCHENER, Ontario N2H 5C5
A.L. Georgieff
Commissioner of Planning
Regional Municipality of Durham
Lang Tower, West Bldg. 4'h Floor,
Whitby Mall
1615 Dundas Street East
WHITBY, Ontario LIN 6A3
Cathy Douglas
Ministry of Natural Resources
Aurora District
40 Bloomington Road West
AURORA, Ontario L4G 31-18
Port Darlington Community Assoc.
c/o Glenda Gies
R.R.#2, Group 2, Box 36
BOWMANVILLE, Ontario. LIC 3K3
Appendix 1
to Staff Report PD -022-00
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS TO AMENDED AGGREGATE EXTRACTION
LICENCE AND SITE PLAN
FOR BLUE CIRCLE CEMENT BOWMANVILLE QUARRY
1. THAT, in addition to the blasting monitoring station located at Blue Circle's Technical
Centre, one additional monitoring station be installed in southerly location, and one installed
in an easterly location at such time as extraction commences on the east side of Waverly
Road. The locations for these monitors will be determined by a qualified blasting consultant
and in consultation with the Municipality of Clarington and the Port Darlington Community
Association.
2. THAT Blue Circle undertake best management practices for dust suppression and stockpile
operating practices, including sweeping of paved surfaces, seeding of overburden stockpiles
where required and watering and use of dust suppressant on unpaved roads.
3. THAT noise control zones be established and operated east of Waverly Road in accordance
with the recommendations of the report dated May 4, 1999 by Aercoutics Engineering
Limited. The noise control zones would permit only one drill per zone above 42 m.a.s.l. A
second drill may work concurrently in a zone below 42 m.a.s.l provided there is acoustic
shielding equal to or better than a face 22 metres high within 100m from the drill in the
direction of the closest houses.
4. THAT the company incorporate appropriate engineering controls when purchasing new 150
tonne trucks to ensure vehicle noise emission levels are not substantially increased from
baseline levels.
5. THAT prior to approval of the amendment to the site pian, the site plan be revised to
incorporate the acoustical berms on lands owned by Blue Circle Canada Inc. on the north and
west sides of the overflow channel.
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
MARCH 6, 2000
BY-LAWS
2000-31 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1984
as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #4 of Report # 1)
2000-32 being a by-law to appoint Kenneth Sherwood as a By-law Enforcement
Officer (Item #7 of Report #1)
2000-33 being a by-law to appoint Terry Beauvais as a By-law Enforcement
Officer (Item #7 of Report #1)
2000-34 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing
Services Inc. (Item #5 of Report #1)
2000-35 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 on July 5, 1999)
2000-36 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Clarington
Fieldcrest Developments Limited of Plan of Subdivision 18T-99006 and
any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation
of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-99006 (approved by
Council on July 5, 1999);
2000-37 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet, until
the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the
year 2000