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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2000DATE: APRIL 10, 2000 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on March 27, 2000 PRESENTATION Ron Collis, 177 Vail Meadows Crescent, Bowmanville, LlC 4T4 - Clarington Business Exhibition Trade Show DELEGATIONS There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I- I Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 8, 2000 1-2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 21, 2000 1-3 First Annual Report of the Child Advocates' Committee dated March 16, 2000 1-4 John R. O'Toole, MPP - Oak Ridges Moraine 1-5 Greater Toronto Services Board - Procedural By-law Working Group 1-6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Courtice Health Centre CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON & 40 TEMPERANCE STREET , BOWMANVILLE � ONTARIO • LC 3A6 ^ (905) 623-3379 = FAX 623 -4i B9 RECYCLED PAPER WEBSITE: www.rnuniciG)aiity.clarrigton,on.ca Council Agenda - 2 - April 10, 2000 I - 7 M. de Rond, Cleric, Town of Ajax - Durham Provincial Offences Act Task Force Report and Recommendations I - 8 Paul J.M. Szabo, MP - National Awareness Campaign on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I - 9 Donald G. McKay, Town Cleric - Transfer of the Administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham 1-10 Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community Care Association - The Safety Streets Act I - 11 Kern Majid, President, Bowmanville Tennis Club - Relocation of Tennis Courts 1-12 Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator /Cleric, Township of Scugog - Provincial Offences Transfer 1-13 Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Financial Statements 1-14 Shelley Ryall, President of Durham Deaf Club - Smoke Detectors 1-15 Ronald C. Lathan, City Cleric and Director, City of Burlington - Oak Ridges Moraine 1-16 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - Clause 1 of Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report No. 1 1-17 Doug Anderson, Durham Business News - New Internet Initiative 1-18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO and MFOA Announce a New Way of Doing Business 1-19 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - The Lincoln M. Alexander Awards 1-20 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 10, 2000 1-21 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham - Management and Control of Canada Geese Council Agenda - 3 - Receive for Direction April 10, 2000 D - 1 Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator, Earth Day Canada - Earth Day 2000 D-2 Ontario Power Generation - Intersection of Holt and Nash Road, Courtice D - 3 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - 2000 Senior of the Year Awards D - 5 Monica M. Hoy, Co- Chair, St. Joseph's School Council - Request for Grant D-4 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation - The Heritage Community Recognition Program D-6 Andrea Adamson - Tall Ship Millennium Challenge D-7 Shane Hartwell, Kirby Centennial School Council - Request for Grant D - 8 County of Elgin - Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains D - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Ontarians with Disabilities Act MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton WHEREAS youth and children sometimes find themselves in places and situations that may create fear and difficult times for them; WHEREAS youth and children in the downtown areas don't have any place to seek assistance or protection; WHEREAS youth, and especially children, have been taught not to speak or go anywhere with strangers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council of the Municipality of Clarington invite merchants and businesses throughout the Municipality to volunteer to provide assistance and a safe temporary site for our children and youth during business hours; Council Agenda - 4 - April 10, 2000 THAT the Municipality provide funds up to $5,000 to be drawn from Account #7007 -X -298 for indoor displays and material required for this project and the project be called: "We Care About Our Young People" Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton REPORTS WHEREAS the world is celebrating the millennium year 2000; WHEREAS there are many special organized events to mark this time in our history; WHEREAS Clarington is holding the `Back Yard Festival" which commences on April 29th with the Clarke Museum's 30"' Anniversary and ending with a huge fireworks display on May 22, 2000; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Clarington's Council encourage all property owners within Clarington to plant a tree of their choice to mark this milestone and if possible make it a family event. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 3, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS 1. Committee Appointments: a) Clarke Museum Board b) Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee c) Transportation Master Plan Community Advisory Committee (Applications circulated under separate cover) BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 10, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 8, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 21, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 3 First Annual Report of the Child Advocates' Committee dated March 16, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I - 4 John O'Toole, MPP, informing Council that the resolution from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine has been forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Tony Clement. The Government recognizes the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine. This is demonstrated on its reliance on the Implementation Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine, which set direction for municipal planning documents and development proposals in the area. (Receive for Information) I - 5 Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting on March 3, 2000, adopted as amended the report from Steve Parish, Chair of the Procedural By -law Working Group regarding membership on Board committees. (Receive for Information) I — 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of Regional Council on March 22, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the efforts of the Oshawa Clinic to locate diagnostic imaging services at the Courtice Health Centre be supported; and b) THAT the Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, Durham Region's MPPs, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Clinic be so advised." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 10, 2000 I - 7 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on March 20, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council endorse the Durham Provincial Offences Act Task Force recommendations that the Region of Durham be selected as the preferred POA service provider and that revenue be shared on the basis of the recommendations supported by eight of the nine municipal treasurers." (Receive for Information) I - 8 Paul J.M. Szabo, MP, advising Council that in 1996 he launched a National public awareness campaign on the responsible use of alcohol. Posters and brochures were sent to all members of the FCM and he was delighted that 55% of the municipalities passed resolutions in support of the Drink Smart Canada campaign. To date over 8,000 posters and 60,000 brochures have been distributed across Canada and he is very grateful for the support. The risks associated with the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy are serious and the consequences, such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other Alcohol - Related Birth Defects, are severe and tragic. (Receive for Information) 1-9 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Whitby on March 27, 2000, considered the following: "The Town of Whitby is prepared to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of, (a) the Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole services provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; and, (b) the net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based upon taxable assessment." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -3 - April 10, 2000 1-10 Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community Care Association, writing to Durham Region MPPs, regarding the Safe Streets Act. The potential impact of the Safe Streets Act on charitable fund raising has significant importance to Community Care's programs. Each year, a number of their local offices hold Tag Days as part of their annual fund raising plan. The Tag Days provide an opportunity to inform the public about their home support, mental health and respite services. They are also successful fund raisers. This year they expect to receive $30,000 from these activities. Materials have been purchased and volunteers recruited in many communities. They understand the need to limit personal approaches for monies that directly benefit the individual asking for money. However, they don't believe that the government intended to limit community participation in supporting causes of Registered Charitable organizations that service the community at large. They would hope that clarification regarding this matter can be made very quickly. (Receive for Information) I - 11 Kem Majid, President, Bowmanville Tennis Club, regarding the possible relocation of the tennis courts from the Clarington Older Adult Centre. The Bowmanville Tennis Club provides a very much needed community tennis facility that is one of the best in Clarington. The cost to the Municipality of Clarington is incidental since the courts and all tennis needs are funded by the Bowmanville Tennis Club members through their fees. The cost to current and future generations of tennis players in Clarington would be significant if the traditions of the Bowmanville Tennis Club are lost because of the possible relocation of the tennis courts. (Receive for Information) I - 12 Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator /Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Township of Scugog enter into an Intermunicipal Service. Agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities within the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of: The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; and 2. The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment; Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 10, 2000 AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and Cleric be authorized to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Transfer and that the Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly." (Receive for Information) 1-0 Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing Council with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1999, as approved by the Board of Directors on March 21, 2000. (Receive for Information) 1-14 Shelley Ryall, President of Durham Deaf Club (DDC), advising that they have been working to get legislation passed which will require that all buildings be installed with strobe lights for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Durham Deaf Club is a voluntary non - profit organization. The club provides support and advocacy for Deaf rights and political issues related to access and the rights of the Deaf. It also provides a variety of events for children, adults and Senior Citizens, workshops and presentations. Ms. Ryall would like to make a suggestion in laying charges for homeowners who do not put smoke detectors in their homes. The smoke detectors, which warn people of fire /smoke by sound, are not effective for the Deaf /hard of hearing community, people with hearing loss, senior citizens (old age), parents of deaf /hard of hearing children or people who lost some hearing at some point in life. The cost of buying the smoke /fire detectors with strobe lights is from $129 each to $279 (US funds) with strobe lights and bed vibrator. The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), Toronto sells fire alarms with strobe lights costing $159 each plus tax and it has to be installed by an electrician. The electrician could take a couple of hours so add possibly another $200 to the cost of the fire alarm. The question is how will we help people in getting them installed or to offset the cost. She is also questioning why there is only one TTY for all of Durham Region. (Receive for Information) I - 15 Ronald C. Lathan, City Cleric and Director, City of Burlington, advising Council that the City of Burlington on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council for the City of Burlington endorses the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; and THAT the Cleric forwards a copy of this resolution to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and all Greater Toronto Area member municipalities." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -5 - April 10, 2000 1-16 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting held on March 3, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report No. 1 and by so doing, adopted a Dispute Resolution Process and made provision for review and possible refinement of the protocol as part of the Board's statutory review process to be recommended by the Strategic Planning and Review Committee. (Receive for Information) 1-17 Doug Anderson, Durham Business News, informing Council of a bold new internet initiative launched right here in Durham Region a couple of weeks ago. They are bombarded daily by dot.com mania but by and large internet success stories have bypassed all but the major centres in North America. When he was approached a couple of months ago to help create the Durham aboutcity portal, he saw that the idea was not only brilliant but had the potential to really make the internet work for local communities. Mr. Anderson's job is to pull together the local content. They intend to assemble in one portal everything that anyone needs to know about Durham and its constituent communities. They want to include the businesses, the community groups, sports, entertainment, news, schools, libraries and, of course, governments. For the first time, business will be able to create and update their own websites on -line at no cost other than a very reasonable hosting charge. Aboutcity will bring customers to those business with its own multi - tiered search engine so that people can search for a particular business locally by name or product, or broaden their search to the province and beyond. (Receive for Information) 1-18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, announcing to Council that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers Association have found a new way of doing business. AMO will be utilizing the expert technical staff of the MFOA to support its municipal policy interests in property assessment and taxation. This new way of doing business, approved by the Associations' respective Committees, will strengthen the policy and advocacy work of both organizations. A strong, united voice is critical when it comes to affecting change. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 10, 2000 1-19 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, requesting nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Awards. Every year this award honours two young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. One recipient of the award will be an Ontario senior secondary school student who is expected to be admitted into a post- secondary institution for full -time studies. The other recipient will be a youth, 16 to 25 years old, who is nominated by a community organization. The award is sponsored jointly by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and the Ministry of Education. The Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Education, is writing to secondary schools to invite them to nominate a deserving full -time student. The deadline for nomination is Friday, April 28, 2000. (Receive for Information) 1-20 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 10, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, advising that the Region of Durham endorses the resolution passed by the Town of Whitby regarding Management and Control of Canada Geese. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator, Earth Day Canada, requesting that Council officially declare April 15 to April 30, 2000, Earth Weeks in the Municipality of Clarington. As in previous years, she would also like the opportunity to use the foyer of City Hall to set up a display of posters and brochures during this period. (Motion to Proclaim) D-2 Ontario Power Generation, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington Council install a four way flashing stop at the intersection of Holt and Nash Roads. On February 24, 2000, Stan Mroz, a Major Panel Operator at Darlington, was killed in a vehicle accident. Stan was travelling north on Holt Road on his way home from work when the tragedy occurred. The intersection of Holt and Nash Road is a hazard known to many people. Since the accident, a number of people have come forward with concerns about that particular intersection as well as other traffic hazards on Holt Road. There are three specific, notable concerns: 1. Vehicles southbound on Holt Road are using the on ramp to westbound Highway 401. This on ramp is designed for the use of northbound vehicles only. Summary of Correspondence _ 7 _ April 10, 2000 2. Heavy traffic on Highway 2 during peals hours makes it difficult to turn onto or cross Highway 2. 3. There is a jog in Holt Road at Bloor Street. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) D - 3 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in the 2000 Senior of the Year Awards. This award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, b without thought of personal or financial gain. The certificate, provided Y Ontario Government, is signed by the Honourable Hilary M. Weston, Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Ontario; the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister Responsible for Seniors; and the local Head of Council. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 5, 2000. (Motion to direct staff to forward correspondence to Community Care and the Older Adults Association and to place an advertisement in the local newspapers requesting nominations) D-4 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in two important heritage recognition programs. The Heritage Community Recognition Program, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Participating municipalities have confirmed that the program is an excellent way to promote awareness of local heritage preservation projects and recognize the people who make them happen. This year, the Heritage Community Recognition Program has been enhanced to allow communities to recognize more people. Councils may submit up to three nominations - one in each of the heritage areas - built, cultural and natural. Also, nominations may include more than one individual where there has been a shared accomplishment. With support from London Life Insurance Company, the Ontario Heritage Foundation is introducing a new program for youth. Young Heritage Leaders enables communities to recognize young people, 18 years old and under, for significant contributions to heritage preservation. The deadline for all nominations is May 31, 2000. (Motion to direct staff to forward correspondence to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and to place an advertisement in the local newspapers requesting nominations) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 10, 2000 D - 5 Monica M. Hoy, Co- Chair, St. Joseph's School Council, requesting a grant for playground equipment for St. Joseph's Elementary School. St. Joseph's is currently undergoing extensive renovations and their school is presently housed at the Concession Street property which is now owned by Great Lalces College, but which had, in one of its many past lives, been the Provincial Boys' Training School. Construction is proceeding well on Parkway Crescent and they anticipate being able to begin the new school year in September in their expanded facility. In anticipation of their move back to St. Joseph's, their School Council has undertaken various fundraising activities; namely, a chocolate almond sale, pizza lunches, a raffle and a Valentine's Dance and have raised over $8,000 with which they plan to purchase playground equipment. They would be very grateful if the Municipality would grant them the maximum amount allowed for such projects to supplement their own efforts and enable them to purchase as many components as possible. (Motion for Direction) D- 6 Andrea Adamson, requesting sponsorship from the Municipality of Clarington for the Tall Ship Millenium Challenge. Tall Ship Millenium Challenge Inc., is a non- profit Canadian corporation that is going to provide Canada with a great entry into the new Millennium by way of participation in the Tall Ship 2000 Race deemed the "race of the century" and OPSail the largest gathering of Tall Ships in history. To achieve this great entry, "Tall Ships Millenium Challenge Inc." and selected crew members are actively raising funds to support the 500 Canadian youth who will make up the Official Canadian Tall Ship Crew for the Millenium event. Ms. Adamson is one of the 500 crew members that have been selected to sail around the world. She will be sailing from Luenburg, Nova Scotia to Amsterdam, Netherlands, and return home 36 days later. This event is going to be very beneficial to her, increasing her sailing knowledge and other skills for future tasks. One of her future goals is to join the Navy and continue with her sail training. In order for her to participate, she will need to raise the funds to pay for her uniform, travel expenses and activities while on shore leave. This is a youth initiative that tries to promote opportunities for leadership, self - development and sportsmanship, as well as interest in Tall Ship youth training throughout Canada. Although Ms. Adamson's goal is to reach $5000, any amount of sponsorship would be gladly appreciated. (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 10, 2000 D-7 Shane Hartwell, Kirby Centennial School Council, requesting a late grant to assist the School Council in funding for a new playground. The existing structures are old and are becoming potentially hazardous to the children who might use them. They are in the process of conducting several fundraising projects; however, as Kirby Centennial Public School is such a small school, raising the projected $20,000 needed to replace the playground equipment is an arduous task to say the least. As the project stands now, they have raised less than half of the estimated monies required. (Motion for Direction) D - 8 County of Elgin requesting Councils endorsement of a legal opinion with respect to Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Motion for Direction) D - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of the Region of Durham on March 22, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the following resolution regarding an Ontarians with Disabilities Act outlined in Appendix B to Report #2000 - MOH -08 and the eleven principles embodied in the Ontario Legislature's October 29, 1998 resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, outlined in Appendix C to Report #2000 - MOH -08, be endorsed; WHEREAS Ontarians with disabilities face many barriers when they seek to participate in all aspects of Ontario life; and WHEREAS there is an urgent and pressing need for a new, strong and effective law to achieve a barrier -free Ontario for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS Premier Harris promised, in writing, during the 1995 provincial election to work together with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee to develop a new law, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and to pass it in his first term of office; and WHEREAS the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a resolution on October 29, 1998 calling on the Ontario Government to keep this promise and to pass a law that is strong and effective by embodying the principles listed in the resolution; and Summary of Correspondence _10- April 10, 2000 WHEREAS Bill 83, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which was introduced by the Ontario Government in the fall of 1998 but was never passed, was unacceptable in that it did not embody the principles in the Legislature's October 29, 1998 resolution and did not require a single barrier to even be eliminated; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to introduce new legislation to enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in all aspects of Ontario life by creating a barrier -free society through the elimination of all existing barriers and the prevention of new ones; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass this legislation, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, before the next provincial election; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass a strong and effective Ontarians with Disabilities Act that embodies the principles in the Ontario Legislature's October 29, 1998 unanimous resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act; b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and Durham Region's MPPs be so advised; C) THAT Durham Region's area municipalities and Boards of Education, be so advised and their endorsement requested; and d) THAT this resolution be submitted to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (a1PHa) for consideration at its 2000 Annual Conference." (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS APRIL 10, 2000 BY -LAWS 2000 -45 being a by -law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1929 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #3 of Report #1) 2000 -46 being a by -law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1994 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #5 of Report #1) 2000 -47 being a by -law to amend by -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #5 of Report #1) 2000 -48 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Shoalts and Zaback Architect Ltd., Ontario, for the Architectural Services for the Main Branch Library (Item #7 of Report #1) 2000 -49 being a by -law to Repeal By -law 2000 -23 2000 -50 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council on February 21, 2000) MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. FILE MUNICIPALITY OF larinc, ton ONTARIO DATE: APRIL 10. 2000 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on March 27, 2000 PRESENTATION Ron Collis, 177 Vail Meadows Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1 C 4T4 - Clarington Business Exhibition Trade Show DELEGATIONS There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I- 1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 8, 2000 I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 21, 2000 I - 3 First Annual Report of the Child Advocates' Committee dated March 16, 2000 I - 4 John R. O'Toole, MPP - Oak Ridges Moraine I - 5 Greater Toronto Services Board - Procedural By-law Working Group I - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Courtice Health Centre L LI CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF COARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET • BOWMANVILLE • ONTARIO L1C 3A6 (905) 6233310 •FAX 623 WEBSITE: www.m unicipalily.cl aringlon.on.ca aecrcuovu•x Council Agenda - 2 - April 10, 2000 I - 7 M. de Rend, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Durham Provincial Offences Act Task Force Report and Recommendations I - 8 Paul J.M. Szabo. MP - National Awareness Campaign on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome I - 9 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk - Transfer of the Administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham I-10 Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community Care Association - The Safety Streets Act I - 11 Kem Maj id, President, Bowmanvi Ile Tennis Club -Relocation of Tennis Courts 1-12 Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk, Township of Scugog -Provincial Offences Transfer I - 13 Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Financial Statements I - 14 Shelley Ryall, President of Durham Deaf Club - Smoke Detectors I - 15 Ronald C. Lathan, City Clerk and Director, City of Burlington - Oak Ridges Moraine 1- 16 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - Clause I of Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report No. I 1- 17 Doug Anderson, Durham Business News - New Internet Initiative 1- 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO and MFOA Announce a New Way of Doing Business I - 19 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - The Lincoln M. Alexander Awards 1-20 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 10, 2000 1-21 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham -Management and Control of Canada Geese r L. Council Agenda , ' April 10, 2000 Receive for Direction D - I Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator. Earth Day Canada - Earth Day 2000 D - 2 Ontario Power Generation - Intersection of Holt and Nash Road, Courtice D - 3 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - 2000 Senior of the Year Awards D - 5 Monica M. Hoy, Co -Chair, St. Joseph's School Council - Request for Grant D - 4 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation - The Heritage Community Recognition Program D - 6 Andrea Adamson - Tall Ship Millennium Challenge D-7 Shane Hartwell, Kirby Centennial School Council -Request for Grant D - 8 County of Elgin - Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains D - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Ontarians with Disabilities Act MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton WHEREAS youth and children sometimes find themselves in places and situations that may create fear and difficult times for them; WHEREAS youth and children in the downtown areas don't have any place to seek assistance or protection; WHEREAS youth, and especially children, have been taught not to speak or go anywhere with strangers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Council of the Municipality ofClarington invite merchants and businesses throughout the Municipality to volunteer to Provide assistance and a safe temporary site for our children and youth during business hours; Council Agenda - 4 - April 10, 2000 THAT the Municipality provide funds up to $5,000 to be drawn from Account 97007-X-298 for indoor displays and material required for this project and the project be called: "We Care About Our Young People" Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton REPORTS WHEREAS the world is celebrating the millennium year 2000; - WHEREAS there are many special organized events to mark this time, in our history; WHEREAS Clarington is holding the "Back Yard Festival" which commences on April 29`x' with the Clarke Museum's 30°i Anniversary and ending with a huge fireworks display on May 22, 2000; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Clarington's Council encourage all property owners within Clarington to plant a tree of their choice to mark this milestone and if possible make it a family event. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 3, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - Committee Appointments: a) Clarke Museum Board b) Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee C) Transportation Master Plan Community Advisory Committee (Applications circulated under separate cover) BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT r W Council Minutes ;MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday. March 27. 2000. at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYER Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL March 27, 2000 Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton (attended until 8:30 p.m.) Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Creme (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:20 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-146-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 6, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 2 - March 27, 2000 PRESENTATIONS Roger Anderson. Regional Chair. Region of Durham. 605 Rossland Road East, P.O. Box 623, Whitby, LIN 6A3 was present to outline the Regional achievements over the past year and what is in store for the Region in the coming years. During 1999. the Region: • Continued to enjoy AAA credit rating • Saw over 3500 new housing starts • Commenced a Regional Insurance Pool • Enjoyed new business ventures • Was the home of several film shoots • Was awarded the 2000 Summer Games • Formulated an economic development strategy • Saw commencement of work on the widening of Highway 401 and new interchanges • Completed construction of the Ajax Water Supply Plant • Formulated a long-term strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine • Successfully handled downloading of services from the Province, ie, ambulance • Saw an extension of GO Transit service The year 2000 will see the following achievements: • Work towards a Transportation Master Plan • All day GO Train service as of Mav I. 2000 • Additional work on Highway 401 widening • Widening of Taunton Road • Many road repairs in the Municipality of Clarington • Numerous water and sewer improvements in Clarington • The Zone 2 Reservoir Project in Clarington • A long-term waste management strategy • Construction of a new 300 -bed Hillsdale Manor Chair Anderson stated that the Regions Transportation Infrastructure is following behind other municipalities and we must urge the Federal Government to complete Highwav 407 and decide on the future of the Pickering Airport lands. Restructuring of local government is upper most on the agenda for the Region and the Council must look at all options in order to carry on business better and more efficiently for its residents. Donna Lucas -Astley and Peter Niklaus, Co -Chairs, Boys Slo-Pitch presented Mayor Hamre with a cheque in the amount of $6,000 on behalf of the Boys Slo-Pitch Association for improvements to the Lord Elgin Park Baseball Diamond. Council Minutes -3 - March 27, 2000 DELEGATIONS Dianna Eastwood. Co-ordinator. John Howard Society. together with David Smith. Program Co-ordinator. Firehouse Youth Centre thanked the municipality for the $30,000 grant and outlined the methods in which they have begun to implement the recommendations contained in the - municipality's staff report of January 2000. David Smith outlined several changes and the resulting growth in the Youth Centre and outlined various activities which are planned at the centre in the upcoming months. Mayor Hamre presented a cheque in the amount of $15,000 (being one half of the total grant) to Dianna Eastwood and David Smith. Scott Creed. Chair of the Animal Advisory Committee. 150 Tamblyn Road. Orono. LOB I MO requested proclamation of Responsible Pet Ownership Week. May 6 - 14. 2000. Ile outlined various activities which the Committee has planned for Responsible Pet Ownership Week as well as ongoing activities being undertaken. Resolution #C-147-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Carl VanBelle be added as a delegation to address Council. "CARRIED" Allan Vaillancourt, 1946 Highway 2, Bowmanville. LIC 3K7 advised Council that on February 21, 2000, lie was visited by his neighbour Paul Watson. Mr. Watson advised him that the large piles of brush located on his property on Highway 2 were going to be burnt. A permit had been issued by the Fire Department to allow for this activity. Mr. Vaillancourt questioned why this activity would be sanctioned when it would allow large amounts of noxious fumes to be emitted into the air. He indicated that the Fire Department permit had been signed on August 23, 1999, and questioned why it would take 6 months for Mr. Watson to advise the neighbours of this activity. He also questioned whether the Valleys 2000 Committee could have used the cleared brush for chipping and whether a farmers right to burn outweighs the right of other residents to enjoy clean, fresh air. Council Minutes - 4 - March 27. 2000 DELEGATIONS Paul Watson. 1583 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville. LIC 3K3 advised Council that the subject property was farmland many years ago. However it has been allowed to grow up with brush which is of no value. His family is attempting to return the property to its natural state and. in so doing, they applied for permits to burn the unwanted brush. The Ministry of Environment have no objections to the burning and a permit was properly obtained from the Fire Department. All requirements of the Fire Department have been complied with, including notification of immediately adjacent property owners. The notification was delayed from the date of issue of the permit to ensure that people would be aware of the activity at the time the burn was to begin. Mr. Watson advised that he has only received one complaint related to the burn and the burn was stopped at the time the complaint was received. Manpower is on site at all times to monitor the activity. Carl VanBelle. VanBelle Garden Centre, 1973 Highway 2, Bowmanville, LIC 3K7, advised Council that he has been experiencing problems with the smoke which is emanating from the bum on the Watson farm. He is presently venting his greenhouses and on Thursday of last week he had to send people home from work from the amount of smoke which was entering into the greenhouses. He has spoken with the Watsons on the impact that this is having on his business. Resolution #C-148-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:45 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-149-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 9,1 - 11, 1 - 15,1 - 21, I - 27 and I - 29. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 5 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS I - I Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated C06.NE February 21, 2000. (Received for Information) I — 2 Lori Ullius. Parenting Program Manager, Durham Region Health M02.GE Department, advising that individuals and organizations serving Durham Region have come together to organize an Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) Forum. The Durham ODA Forum entitled `Breaking The Barriers" will take place on March 29. 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the HMS Ajax Room at the Ajax Community Centre. The purpose of the Forum is to help educate the community about the barriers disabled people face everyday in their lives and to advocate for an effective Ontarians with Disabilities Act. As a result of barriers, children and youth growing up with disabilities and special needs are disadvantaged in many ways - socially, vocationally, emotionally and educationally. Ms. Ullius is requesting that a forum flyer be posted for public viewing. (Received for Information) 1-3 Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha D02.OA Conservation Authority, advising that the Board of Directors of Kawartha Conservation on February 9, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT, Kawartha Conservation supports all efforts to preserve and protect the Oak Ridges Moraine; and THAT, all development on the Oak Ridges Moraine should be suspended until Provincial policy on preservation and protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine is adopted." (Received for Information) I - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a CO2.13Y certified copy of By-law 411-2000. being a by-law to provide for the exemption of area municipal official plan amendments from Regional approval. (Received for Information) I - 5 Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the E05.GE January 2000 performance report card for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. (Received for Information) Council Minutes 6- March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the E05.GE January 2000 performance report card for the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. (Received for Information) 1 - 7 Jan Godfrey, Campaign Manager, United Way, writing a letter in praise of M02.GE the municipality United Way team. This group is hard working, diligent folks really outdid themselves in '99. They overshot the '98 total by approximately $1,500.00. These totals reflect the dedication that this group have for the United Way. Ms. Godfrey is thanking Council for the time allowed to the team, for backing their efforts, and she also wanted to let Council know how much the people at United Way appreciate what they do for their community. (Received for Information) 1- 8 Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, C10.M0 regarding the recent changes in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). He is advising Council that this government remains committed to keeping Ontario's farm and rural families competitive by ensuring that they have the information they need to make sound business decisions. For example, they are partnering with their strong provincial agricultural organizations as well as with private and emerging not-for-profit sector groups. As technology continues to become more vital to communication and more complex in nature, the need for specialized staff with specialized skills increases. This realignment of ministry field operations allows OMAFRA the flexibility to increase both the number of different channels by which information is provided, and the number of specialized staff whose efforts will help secure an enhanced future for Ontario's family farms. In the future, 13 sites across Ontario will house OMAFRA staff. They will be able to provide expert information to farmers and agri-businesses across the province, in a variety of ways, to optimize the use of public funds. (Received for Information) 1- 10 Lynn Morrow, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the D02.GR Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4. 2000, received for information the proceedings from the November 30, 1999, Best Practices Workshop and directed that they be distributed to workshop participants. At the same meeting the Board also received the report. "State of the GTA in 1999" and directed that the report and the proceedings be distributed to the Councils of all GTSB member municipalities, GTA MP's and MPP's. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 7 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 12 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham. advising that the Works C 10.MO Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region await the results of ongoing studies and necessary revisions to the `Highway Traffic Act' and the 'Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices liefore considering the use of fluorescent yellow -green school zone signs; b) THAT the area municipalities be advised that proceeding with the installation of non-standard fluorescent vellow- green school zone signs would expose the municipality to a potential risk of liability; and C) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-28 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the area municipalities and to Ms. Tara Donaghey." (Received for Information) I - L P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Works C I O.MO Committee of Regional Council passed the following resolution regarding the 1999 Waste Management Annual Report: "THAT Report #2000 -WR -4 of the Commissioner of Works received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the area municipalities." (Received for Information) 1- 14 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, D02.GR advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No. 6, in connection with the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study. (Received for Information) 1- 16 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the C10.MO Planning Committee of Regional Council on March 8, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of York and Peel, immediately proceed to prepare a co-ordinated strategy for the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine; Council Minutes - 8 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS b) THAT the Province of Ontario be advised that the Region of Durham would still welcome their participation in this process; C) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regions of York and Peel for their endorsement; and further d) THAT a copy of this resolution also be forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Dalton McGuinty. Leader of the Official Opposition, Liberal, The Honourable Howard Hampton, Leader, New Democratic Party, the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Environment and Natural Resources, MPP's and MP's for Durham, York and Peel, Area Municipalities in Durham. City of Toronto, GTSB, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario. Uxbridge Conservation Association, Save the Ganaraska Again, Green Door Alliance Inc., Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, Pickering Conservation Association, Citizen's Alliance of Uxbridge. Federation of Ontario Naturalists, Scugog Shores Naturalist Club and the GTA Land Use Planning Coalition." (Received for Information) 1- 17 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, updating Council on the New M06.GE Model Gas Franchise Agreement. AMO, along with City of Toronto, and the Region of Ottawa Carleton made oral presentations to a panel of OEB members on January 25`h. At the conclusion of that hearing, the Board commented that they were surprised that some of the municipal positions had not been negotiated by the industry and resolved. As a result, further negotiations ensued and agreement was reached on seven (7) of the 10 matters before the Board. These included: duration of agreements and legislative change effects, insurance and liability, geodetic information, as -built drawings, warranty as to condition of right of way, and abandoned gas pipes. Matters that are left for the OEB to determine include: payment of permit fees, compensation for the use of municipal ROWS and default provisions. Council Minutes - 9 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS The agreed -to changes have been submitted to the OEB along with the various Reply Submissions, which deal with the unresolved matters requiring OEB determination. (Received for Information) 1- 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, calling for nominations to its AO1.AM Annual Honour Roll. In 1999, the AMO Board of Directors formally recognized a number of municipal officials for outstanding contributions to AMO and the municipal sector. These individuals were honoured during a special ceremony held at the annual conference in August, 1999. Given the overwhelming success of the special ceremony, the Board has authorized the creation of an "AMO Honour Roll." Each year, a limited number of individuals will be selected and formally recognized at the annual AMO conference. The 2000 AMO conference will be held in Ottawa from August 13 - 16, 2000. (Received for Information) 1- 19 John O'Toole, MPP Durham, advising Council of the upcoming pavement T05.HW rehabilitation of the westbound lanes of the Highway 401 from Park Road to Highway 35/115 by the Ministry of Transportation. This project will improve the existing pavement condition and safety for this 19 km section of Highway 401 and is tentatively scheduled for construction this summer. (Receive for Information) 1-20 Office of the Administrative Officer, Organization of Small Urban A04.CO Municipalities, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the Organization's 47°i Annual Conference & Trade Show on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000, in Belleville. As a result of a number of amalgamations of small urban and rural municipalities, they are concerned about maintaining a strong membership in their organization. Accordingly, it is hoped that new municipalities will continue to send their urban representatives to the OSUM Annual Conference and formally participate in the OSUM Caucus. This program has a wide variety of topics and allows opportunity for delegate participation. (Received for Information) 1-22 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, C 10.MO advising that the Council of the Town of Whitby on March 13, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Whitby endorses the principles referred to in Motion #33 passed by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham on January 26, 2000; Council Minutes - 10- March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: That the Council of the Town of Whitby strongly endorses a modified two-tiered system of regional government within Durham based on, (a) Whitby retaining a significant role as a lower tier municipality and, where practicable, growing in terns of service delivery responsibilities: and, (b) the upper tier continuing to deliver provincially - mandated services and to continue to provide those services on behalf of local municipalities where it is determined that region -wide service provision represents best practices: 2. That Whitby, having an area of 56 square miles and a current population of 86,000, believes that it has the capacity and the growth potential to continue as a separate municipality within a modified two-tier system: That Whitby will continue to demonstrate its capability and its commitment to continuous improvement of efficient and effective service delivery through a series of initiatives to be completed by early 2001 so as to provide guidance to the new Council taking office at that time: That Whitby will initiate by June 30", 2000, a comprehensive governance study in Consultation -with its citizens which will make recommendations designed to strengthen the governing machinery and processes currently used in Whitby and to forge closer links between the Town, its residents and municipal partners in Durham; That Whitby will continue to take initiatives to promote joint ventures and is committed to increased sharing of services and partnership arrangements with all other municipalities where such arrangements can benefit the Whitby taxpayer: and Council Minutes I 1 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 6. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Durham; Jim Flahertv. MPP, Whitbv- Ajax: Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering -Ajax -Uxbridge; John O'Toole, MPP, Durham: Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa: Chris Hodgson, MPP, Victoria -Hal iburton-Brock: and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce". (Received for Information) 1- 23 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated February 2000. C06.130 (Received for Information) 1-24 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated February 9. 2000. C06.AN (Received for Information) 1-25 Jane Clohecy, Manager, Development Services, Watershed Management D02.OA Division, The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, 5 Shoreham Drive, Downsview, M3N 1 S4, advising that The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on January 7, 2000, passed the 2" `' TRCA Report on the future of the Oak Ridges Moraine. The report was prepared to provide direction on the required steps for establishing a policy context, technical framework and land management program for the protection of the Moraine; and to provide comments from the Regions of Peel, York and Durham and the City of Toronto regarding the previous November 26, 1999, resolution supporting the three Regions initiative, "A Coordinated Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy." (Received for Information) 1-26 Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario F22.TA Property Assessment Corporation, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, L 1 V 3P2, advising Council that the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) are in collective agreement negotiations. OPSEU was certified as the employees' representative in August 1999, and first contract negotiations started last November. The parties are currently in the conciliation phase of the bargaining process. Mr. Richards is writing at this time to update us on the status of negotiations, and to let its know how it might affect our organization. OPAC's objectives in these negotiations are to ensure that they have a collective agreement which recognizes the needs of their customers, as well as the interests of our employees. To this end, they are negotiating for provisions in the agreement which will give them the flexibility to meet their needs for timely, accurate and complete property assessments at a reasonable cost. At the same time, they are trying to provide their employees with a contract which will encourage them to be both productive and customer focused. Council Minutes - 12- March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Negotiations to date have been professionally handled and fruitful. They are, however. approaching the final stages of negotiations, at which time they will have to deal with the more difficult issues. (Received for Information) 1-28 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. sending M02.GE Council the Bid Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games and the 2004 Ontario Winter/Summer Games. It is her great pleasure to extend an invitation to our municipality to bid for the 2002 and/or the 2004 Ontario Winter or Summer Games. The Winter Games traditionally take place in March followed by the Summer Games in August. The Ontario Games are designed to strengthen sport development. promote the benefits of sport to youth and local communities, build partnerships and provide the opportunity for Ontarians to learn more about themselves. The Games provide a significant boost to the economy of the host community and create a sense of recognition and civic pride among the residents. Municipalities interested in submitting a bid to host these Games must submit a letter of intent by April 20, 2000. The deadline for submitting completed bid proposals is 5:00 p.m. on May 26, 2000. After thorough review and recommendations by the ministry, an announcement of the successful host is expected for July of 2000. (Received for information) 1- 30 Greg Bales, Area Technician, Ministry of Natural Resources, advising D05.GE Council of the first public meeting being held on Thursday March 23. 2000, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Orono Arena and Community Centre, 2 Princess Street, Orono, regarding the Orono Dam and Orono Forest Land Property. The Orono Dam and Mill Pond are located on Orono Creek at the 5`h Concession in the Municipality of Clarington. Village of Orono. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) currently owns the dam and mill pond and the Aurora District Office manages and operates the dam. The Orono Mill Pond dam was reconstructed in 1954 and was built to create a reservoir for the irrigation operations at the Orono Nursery. Water from the reservoir was drawn through an intake structure to the nursery for irrigation of the tree stock. Operation of the existing dam is no longer required for tree nursery operations. Nursery operations have ceased and two portions of the property have been sold with the remainder in the title of MNR. The Aurora District MNR office has hired Gartner Lee Limited consultant company to carry out a study of the mill pond and dam structure. The objective of the proposed study is to assess options for the dam and potential effects on upstream high and low water levels and downstream flooding. Any proposed change in operation of a dam is subject to a Class Environmental Assessment (E.A.) process. Council Minutes - 13 - March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS At the public meeting comments and information collected regarding this proposal will be kept on file and unless otherwise requested. will be available for public review. Final notice of this project will be sent to those who reply to this notice and to those who are most directly affected. (Received for Information) I -31 Honourable David M. Collenette. Minister of Transport, writing to Mayor D03.TO Wayne Arthurs, Pickering regarding the federally owned Pickering Lands Site and the update on the Stakeholders Committee's work. Ile would like to advise us that progress is being made on the Pickering Lands issue and that meaningful, ongoing dialogue is taking place among the interested parties. Mayor Arthur's letter references the support of all affected municipalities, with the exception of Markham, for the Sub -committee's recommendation in principle to adopt the "agreements" approach as the proposed alternative. It is imperative that all affected municipalities enter into sound and sustainable agreements in support of the accepted alternative. To this end, he asks that Pickering obtain or reconfirm the views of all of the municipalities concerned, including Seugog and Toronto, with respect to: a) their support of the Sub -committee's recommendation to utilize municipal by-laws as the proposed alternative to enacting federal airport zoning regulations. and b) proceeding with the declaration of the Pickering Lands Site as an "airport site". With respect to the latter point. lie understands that there is now wide understanding and acceptance that the "declaration as an airport site" must proceed under either alternative. Therefore, he considers it prudent to proceed with the "declaration" phase in order to allow the more detailed work to commence. (Received for Information) 1-32 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the AO LAM March 31, 2000, deadline for setting upper tier tax rates has been extended to April 30, 2000. Minister Clement filed Ontario Regulation 181/00 on Friday, March 17, 2000, which implemented the extension to April 30. 2000, for the deadline for setting upper tier rating by-laws. AMO has pressed Ministers Clement and Eves to make this change since upper tiers, in the absence of the 2000 LSR/CRF allocations have not been able to complete their budgets. The date for release of the LSR/CRF information has not been announced, but since the tax rate date was extended in recognition of the delay in LSR/CRF information, one can speculate that it should be released sooner rather than later if councils are to be given time to make informed budget and tax rate decisions. Council Minutes - 14- March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Regulations providing for a new optional propertv class for specified professional sports facilities located in Toronto and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa -Carleton were filed on March l3, 2000. The regulations define the class, extend the date for adopting the optional class to April 30, prescribe the range for fairness for the class and exclude the sports facilities from the applicable property tax cap system for the two municipalities. (Received for Information) 1-33 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that at a AO1.AM meeting held on February 25. 2000, the AMO Board heard from three delegations. including the Deputy Minister of Finance. Dr. Bryne Purchase. Dr. Purchase outlined Ontario's positive fiscal forecast. Board members raised several municipal concerns including: • The exit strategy for Bill 79 tax capping; • The need for municipalities to know how much new infrastructure money will be available through the Superbuild program: • The need for municipal, rural and northern representation on the Superbuild Board; • The need for federal infrastructure dollars to be invested in tripartite programs; • The continuation of the CRF and SCF grants; and • The frozen assessment roll (and communications of this issue to property taxpayers). The final delegation was from the Hicks. Morley, Hamilton. Stewart, Storie law firm which ahs been retained by AMO to review important labour issues which are impacting the municipal sector. They include: • Interest Arbitration: • Regulation 10/99 and seniority rights of provincial employees transferred to municipalities: • Volunteer fire fighters: • The collective bargaining framework for paramedics: • Alternative Service Delivery in the fire and police sectors: and • Utilizing Boards of Conciliation more frequently. The AMO Board will meet again on April 28, 2000. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 15 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1 — 9 Ron Hope, Newcastle B.I.A., keeping Council up-to-date on the Newcastle Newcastle Parkette. The application for the grant from the Federal Parkette Government has passed the first stage. Their contact in the grant program FI LCI I is optimistic the next stage will be completed by the end of April. The Chamber of Commerce hosted a Video Dance, Saturday. March 18, 2000, at the Community Hall. Proceeds from this event are targeted for the Parkette. Resolution #C-150-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor frim THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" I - 11 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, The Region of Durham, advising that Durham the Council of the Region of Durham on February 23, 2000, passed the University following resolution: CIO.MO "a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham fully endorses the establishment of `Durham University' based at the Windfields Farm Campus in Durham Region; and b) THAT the Regional Chair advise the Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Dianne Cunningham, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, local M.P.P.'s and area municipalities." Resolution #C-151-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 1 I be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Council Minutes - 16- March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-152-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-151-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham regarding the establishment of a Durham University be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-151-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." 1- 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the status of Long Term the Joint AMO/Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Land Ambulance Care Implementation Steering Committee (LAISC). The purpose of the M06.GE Committee is to identify and provide advice to the Minister on issues related to the transfer of Ambulance services. The Committee is made up of elected officials and senior staff from municipalities and the provincial government. In addition, sub -committees have been established to work on specific issues such as provincial funding, dispatch, human resources and purchasing. The Committee has raised and helped resolve numerous issues including the following: • The extension of the transfer date from January 1. 2000 to January 1, 2001; • The release of the 1996-1998 ambulance call data, and 1998 detailed budget information; and • Keeping the Judson Street Stores and the Ontario Government Pharmacy open for municipal purchasing of ambulance vehicles, supplies and equipment. There are several issues that LAISC has recommended to the Minister which are awaiting Provincial action. There issues include: • Funding the municipal cost of delivering land ambulance services, including transition costs, service enhancements for meeting the 1996 legislated standard and developing consistent service levels within and between communities; • Placing paramedics in an Essential Service Agreement bargaining environment in those municipalities that were downloaded the service under the LSR arrangement; Council Minutes - 17 March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Setting up municipally managed dispatch pilot projects where municipalities desire this; and The release of the 1999 call data. Resolution #C-153-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1 - 21 Tony Clement, Minister, Ministry of the Environment, advising Council of Clarington a letter sent to Mr. Sam Cureatz, Banister, Solicitor and Notary Public, Waste Processing regarding his clients, Clarington Waste Processing Centre. Ltd. It has Centre been a long-standing practice of the Ministry of the Environment to E05.GE designate large private landfill sites. A designating regulation is the routine method of applying the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) requirements to potentially environmentally significant private sector undertakings. In view of the potential environmental impacts associated with this project, it has been designated subject to the EAA. Resolution #C-154-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 be received for information and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Committee of Clarke Constituents. "CARRIED" 1-27 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking us for the use of our council Thank You chambers on the first of March to hold a meeting of the Ontario Gas Prices Letter Review Task Force. The Bowmanville hearing was a success as they M04.GE received extensive and useful input from both local and provincial stakeholders in this very topical issue. Mr. O'Toole would also like to note that Linda Bruce was especially helpful and provided the Task Force with exceptional hands on assistance. Council Minutes - is - March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-155-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information and a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Linda Bruce, Confidential Secretary to the Mayor. "CARRIED" 1-29 Robert W. Runciman. MPP. Leeds -Grenville. Minister of Consumer and Fraud Free Commercial Relations, providing Council with a copy of the Fraud Free Calendar 2000 Calendar. Thev have undertaken the project to help seniors become P16. more secure in their homes. The Fraud Free 2000 Calendar offers a practical approach to protecting people from unethical promoters when their homes become the marketplace. It includes tips to help them recognize deceitful practices and the names and telephone numbers of organizations that help seniors. Resolution #C-156-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I Resolution #C-157-00 29 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution 9C-156-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence, together with material brought forward by Councillor Rowe regarding Phone Busters, a National Call Centre successfully combating telemarketing fraud, be forwarded to Community Care, the Older Adult Association and all seniors groups within the municipality." "CARRIED" Council Minutes - l9 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS The foregoing Resolution #C-156-00 was the put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed confidentially to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-158-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D - 10 to D-16, inclusive. "CARRIED" D - I Angela Mastrangelo, Chapter Chairperson, Multiple Sclerosis Societv of M02.GE Canada, Durham Regional Chapter, requesting Council to approve May 11, 12 and 13, 2000, as "Tag Days". May is "MS Carnation Month" across Canada. The Multiple Sclerosis Society, Durham Chapter, are geared up to make the 2000 Carnation Campaign the best ever. MS Carnation sales traditionally coincide with Mother's Day weekend, with this year's event taking place on May 11, 12 and 13. 2000. The sale of carnations at locations within the Durham Region helps them raise approximately $2 million across Canada to support vital on-going research for persons with MS and their families. Right now over 50.000 Canadians, primarily in their family and career -building years, have MS. Although the cause of the disease is still unknown and a cure has not vet been discovered, research is making process. (Granted permission to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada to sell carnations on May 11, 12 and 13, 2000, provided all funds raised are donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society) Council Minutes - 20 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 2 Ramona Kaptyn, Executive Director. National Kids' Dav/The Smile Trust, M02.GE requesting Council to proclaim Saturday, June 10. 2000. National Kid's Day. Last year. 172 Mayors across Canada proclaimed the dav, almost double the number from the year before. It was an overwhelming success and significant funds were raised for 22 Canadian children's charities. A good part of this success can be attributed to the mayors who proclaimed the day and held events. Mayors' involvement encouraged Canadian corporations, associations and the public to participate in celebrating the special place our children hold in our hearts and in our society and contributed greatly to helping Canadian kids in need. Their fundraising initiative this year is their Change for Change Campaign. Children are being asked to seek out spare change to bring about change that will benefit kids less fortunate than themselves. Corporations and other supporters of National Kids' Day will also be joining in this fundraiser. Coins can be dropped off across Canada at various locations including participating Town/City Halls, participating shopping malls. all Toys '`R" Us stores and all CIBC branches. (Proclaimed) D - 3 Louise Bujarsky, 47 Cecil Found Crescent, Courtice, L I E 2W 1, regarding M04.CO concerns she has about the construction near her home. The developer has built a house in front of her home so a fence would not be needed, however, the dirt, dust and litter has not ceased; as a matter of act it is worse. Ms. Bujarsky would like to know what the builder's plans are to repair the damage that has been done to the lawns. There is also the extra work in keeping her property clean inside and outside. Another concern has arisen and that is the builder is starting construction in the back of the house and now she has a big pile of dirt directly at the fence. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) D-4 John Kock, 84 Rhonda Boulevard, Bowmanville, L IC 3Y9, regarding lack M04.GE of service. One night, Mr. Kock was awakened at 3:30 a.m. by the sound of the snowplow at the school next door. He has tried to deal with the school board and they seem quite polite and willing to help. However. this is the sixth consecutive winter in which he has had to call and complain. lie is in the process of trying to apply a bit more pressure via the by-law enforcement office, but they tell him that what they can do, adds up to a letter to the board. Quite often, he arrives at home shortly after 3:15 p.m. Mr. Kock cannot get into his driveway because of the cars parked in front of it, or on occasion parked in it. There is a no stopping zone in front of his house, because of the school. Mr. Kock has asked the by-law enforcement office for help, but of course, when they show up no one parks illegally that day, but the next day is right back to business. Council Minutes - 21 - March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS One day last summer he found a golf ball in the backyard, he assumes from the park which is located behind him. Later that dav, he found the broken window which goes with it. These is a sign in the park which states that there is a by-law prohibiting golfing. However, the violators always practice their golf outside of the business hours of the by-law enforcement officers. The park behind him is at a higher elevation than his property. After dark the park becomes a refuge for teens and young adults who engage in illegal activity. There is a drainage ditch, which is meant to direct the water around his and his neighbour's homes. In the spring they often get a quick thaw/freeze cycle, which causes this ditch to fill with ice. This makes it ineffective for any following rains. He has had the Works Department out to look at it but has been told that any changes will make the grass hard to cut. Mr. Kock has a manhole cover in his front lawn. His wife tries hard to cover it with grass or decorate it, but every year the Works Department comes and digs it up. When they are done with it, they leave it uncovered. His house and his neighbour's are slightly isolated. As a result, the garbage and/or blue box collection people occasionally overlook them. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works, the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and to the Durham Regional Police, 16 Division) D - 5 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Communitv P17.GE Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the Sunset Boulevard Area. 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 the 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. They have met all criteria as set out in the Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch Guidelines' and have received a commitment from their fellow neighbours of a least 75% participation. (Approval granted to install Neighbourhood Watch signs in this area) Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 72 - March 27. 2000 D - 6 Ellen Logan, Secretary/Treasurer. Bowmanville Museum Board, C12.130 nominating Susan Laing (Friends of the Museum President), as a replacement for the Friends Representative Board position made vacant by the death of Gladys Ashton. (Appointment of Susan Laing to the Bowmanville Museum Board and to pass the appropriate by-law) D-7 R.B. Rickard. 507 Mill Street South, Newcastle, L I B 1 G7, resigning as a C12.WI member of the Wilmot Creek Nature Area Association. Mr. Rickard is assisting the Courtice Lions Club and therefore has a time conflict. (Letter of resignation referred to the Clerk for appropriate action) D - 8 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, introducing M02.GE Council to the newly created Syl Apps Awards of Excellence aimed to recognize and celebrate Young Ontarians personal accomplishments, strength of character and contribution to their community. Syl Apps was a Canadian pole-vault champion, a proud member of the Canadian Olympic Team, a star centre and Caption for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ontario's Athletic Commissioner. She is inviting our community to participate in the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence program. Each community in Ontario has the opportunity to nominate up to four young people, one male and one female for each of the two age categories, for the Regional Syl Apps Awards. It will be a tremendous honour for youth and an exciting opportunity to be considered for the Provincial Syl Apps Award, part of the Ontario Sports Awards program. Nominations must be delivered to our local Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, Regional Services Office no later than May 12. 2000. (Staff directed to place an advertisement in the local papers requesting nominations) Council Minutes 23 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director. Greater Toronto Services Board, D02.GR advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board on March 3, 2000. adopted without amendment, Clause I of Transportation Committee Report No. 8 including recommendations that the report and Recommended Actions for Implementation of the GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton - Wentworth (Appendix A) be circulated to member municipalities and other stakeholders for comments. The deadline for comments -on the Recommended Actions and the draft Strategic Transportation Plan has been extended to May 15, 2000. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and Development) Resolution #C-159-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" D- 10 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising that New Library the Association passed a resolution that a letter be sent to the Clarington A19.GE Council asking that we delay the proceedings in regards to the construction of a new library in Bowmanville for the time being. In no way is their group suggesting that additional space is not required, but with plans to proceed with restructuring of local governments throughout all the 905 area, they feel it would be prudent for Council to study all scenarios, including parking. Possibly adequate space will become available in the present town hall when restructuring occurs. If overcrowding of the present facility is a problem then, possibly the hours of operation could be extended for the short-term. Resolution #C-160-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 24 - March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - I I Reeve harles Sangster. The Corporation of the Township of South Provincial Giengarry. advising that. pursuant to advice from the Honourable Water Protection Tony Clement, the Council of the Township of South Glengarry passed Fund the following resolution on February 28. 2000: C 10.MO "BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Provincial Water Protection Fund was created to fix water and sewage infrastructure that is creating problems for human health and the environment. This fund is now fully expended and we understand that there are some in Government that are not convinced that this fund is needed; The program identified priority projects and provided a funding level that considered the ability to pay. This program is extremely important to rural municipalities that have low growth rates and limited population to support the capital cost involved in constructing these essential water and sewage projects. Without this continued form of assistance essential water and sewage projects are not affordable. THEREFORE the Council of the Township of South Glengarry hereby petitions the Treasurer of Ontario and the Minister of the Environment to ensure that an adequate amount of funding be included in the forthcoming Provincial Budget to ensure that areas that have identified environmental problems be given adequate funding assistance to help them deal with problems that affect the quality of drinking water and/or are polluting the environment." Resolution #C-161-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of South Glengarry regarding the Provincial Water Protection Fund be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" D - 12 Gordon Ludington. Clerk -Treasurer, the Corporation of the Township of Downloading Wellesley, advising that the Council of the Corporation of the Township C10.MO of Wellesley on March 6. 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Provincial Government collected $592 Million in Fuel tax, $2.068 Billion in gas tax and $890 Million in license and registration tax for a total of $3.55 Billion in 1998/99; and Council Minutes --25 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS the Provincial Government has budgeted to collect $592 Million in fuel tax. $2.153 Billion in gas tax and another $883 Million in license and registration tax for a total of $3.628 Billion: and WHEREAS the Provincial Government to date has downloaded 5166 km of roads to the lower tier (Cities. Counties. Regions, etc.); and WHEREAS Municipalities do not have the funds to maintain these downloaded roads without increasing property taxes: and WHEREAS taxpayers feel they are already paying for the maintenance of these roads through the above mentioned taxes; and THEREFORE be it resolved that the Provincial Government turn a percentage of the above taxes collected over to the lower tier Governments; Wellesley Township Council further recommended that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities for their consideration, support and action and that you send a copy of your endorsement to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Finance and Local M.P.P." Resolution #C-162-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of Wellesley regarding Fuel Tax be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" D - 13 Walter Taylor, Clerk. Township of Uxbridge, advising that the Council of Chalk River the Township of Uxbridge on February 28, 2000, passed the following Nuclear Labs resolution: C10.MO "WHEREAS the National Research Council and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited are proposed to building the Canadian Neutron Facility at Chalk River Nuclear Labs at an estimated cost of $400 million. with funding to be provided by the federal government; Council Minutes - 26 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS the Council of the County of Renfrew where Chalk River Nuclear Labs is located, has asked municipalities across Ontario to support its call for the government of Canada to proceed with the Canadian Neutron Facilitv: WHEREAS the Canadian Neutron Facility is intended for use primarily by nuclear power utilities and private industry with some academic research and training also being conducted; WHEREAS nuclear reactors as currently designed emit radioactive pollution both to air and water during normal operations, and have a risk of severe accidents that may cause considerable health and environmental damage; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: THAT the Township of Uxbridge request of the government of Canada that it require the users of the proposed Canadian Neutron Facility to pay for the construction and operation costs of the facility, and that the Canadian Neutron Facility be designed to have zero radiation emissions during normal operation and a full containment system which will function reliably during any nuclear reactor accident. 2. THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with a request that AMO circulate the resolution to all Ontario municipalities, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the federal and provincial members of Parliament for Pickering/Ajax/Uxbridge, the federal Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Industry and Minister of Finance and the Presidents of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the National Research Council." Resolution #C-163-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor 'Frim THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 27 - March 27, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 14 Garth Gilpin, Secretary -Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville BIA Signs Business Improvement Centre, requesting to install two additional signs D18.BO with which to advertise their various festivals. These signs, which would be of the same design and size as the ones already in existence next to Baker's Dozen and east of the bridge over Barber's Creek (also known as Bowmanville Creek), are proposed to be located on Municipal property near the Tourist Information Centre on Liberty Street South, and on Regional Road 57, on land occupied by the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. The signs would each involve two decorative posts positioned perpendicular to the roads mentioned and would contain signage on both sides to accommodate both north and south traffic. The signage would be changed from time to time, as the events advertised come and go. The cost of installing and maintaining these signs would, of course, be paid for out of their Annual Budget. It is their plan to attempt to have one or both of these signs in place for the Fabulous Fifties Festival which takes place in late June. D- 15 2000 Provincial Edition M02.GE Resolution #C-164-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to review with the appropriate staff and to prepare a report for consideration of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Raymond Carriere. Communities in Bloom, providing the Municipality of Clarington was their 2000 Provincial Edition Registration Form. Registration deadline is March 31, 2000. The benefits for municipalities are: An improved quality of life Information exchange • Economic advantages An excellent way to build participation and pride. Registration fee for the municipality would be $550. Council Minutes - 28 - March 27. 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution v4C-165-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" MOTION Resolution #C-166-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young WHEREAS the Municipal Grant process has not been reviewed for many years; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to investigate the processes and policies of other municipalities within the Region of Durham regarding criteria for their grant applications and report back in time for the 2001 Grant process on the results of their investigation and with any recommendations for restructuring and/or enhancement of the process. "CARRIED" REPORTS Report #1 Resolution #C-167-00 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell March 20, 2000 THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on March 20, 2000, be approved with the exception of Item 11. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 29 - March 27, 2000 REPORTS Item I I of Report # 1 POA Report T02.GE Resolution #C-168-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD -16-00 be received: THAT the following recommendations of the Durham POA Task Forces Report be approved: (a) That the Regional Municipality of Durham be selected as the preferred POA service provider: (b) That the recommendation of a 50:50 split of revenues between the area Municipality and the Region be approved; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, and the Local Service Agreement; THAT the authorizing By-law be passed at the appropriate time; and THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's actions. "CARRIEDAS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-169-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 be amended in the third paragraph by deleting the words "Memorandum of Understanding" and replacing them with the words "Intermunicipal Agreement'. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-168-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Council Minutes - 30 - March 27. 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Responsible Pet Ownership P14.AN BY-LAWS Resolution #C-170-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is recognized and promoted by the Association of Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the focus of "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is to raise awareness of owner responsibility issues such as licencing, stoop and scoop, leashing, neutering, and permanent identification of pets: AND WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week' gives an opportunity for the Clarington Animal Shelter to promote services such as lost and found and pet adoption: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week of May 6 - 14, 2000, be proclaimed as "Responsible Pet Ownership Week' in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-171-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegations of Allan Vaillancourt, Paul Watson and Carl VanBelle be referred to the Fire Chief: and THAT the Fire Chief host a meeting in an attempt to Find a resolve to the concerns of the residents with respect to the burning on Watson's property. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-172-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor "Crim THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: Council Minutes 31 - March 27, 2000 BY-LAWS 2000-39 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63. the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1317870 Ontario Limited) 2000-40 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2000-41 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for General Municipal Purposes 2000-42 being a by-law to repeal By-law 93-213 being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund - Fire Primary Response 2000-43 being a by-law to appoint a member to the Bowmanville Museum Board "CARRIED" Resolution #C-173-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-39 to 2000-43, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Councillor Novak indicated that the Conservation Authority has produced new pamphlets with respect to the Long Sault Conservation Area. The Regional Health Department is issuing a media release advising of a women's quit smoking group and an upcoming meeting. Also on Wednesday, March 29, 2000, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ajax Community Centre, a Community Forum is taking place entitled "Breaking the Barriers" which will highlight the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Childrens Advocate Committee now has its first annual report available. They have also drafted their charter. Mayor Hamre indicated that the Finance Committee is consumed with work on the 2000 budgets. At the Works Committee, plans are going ahead for the Zone 2 Reservoir, the Courtice Water Plant and installation of a traffic signal at Bennett Road and Highway 2. Council Minutes 32 - March 27, 2000 OTHER BUSINESS Committee Boards Update Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum is holding an open house on April 1, 2000, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Councillor Rowe advised that at the Animal Advisory Committee, Scott Creed has recently been appointed Chair and Dr. Bill Mingrim has agreed to sit on the Committee as a veterinary representative. Friends of the Library are holding a book sale on April 1. 2000. Friends of -the Second Marsh have received approval from the Province for their advanced funding application. The Visual Arts Winter Harvest was a very interesting exhibit and the Mayors Award was awarded to Rick Pettit for his three bat lights display. Councillor Rowe attended the 1" Annual Speed Skating meet at the Rickard Complex and was asked to convey the Association's thanks to the municipality for their support. Councillor Schell represented the Mayor at a Joint Venture of the Oshawa Band and Clarington Concert Band and commented that the music was of the highest calibre. The Bowmanville BIA is holding their Maple Fest and All That Jazz on May 6, and the Hampton Community is preparing for a street sale on June 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a joint venture with surrounding communities. Councillor Trim indicated that the Ministry of Natural Resources hosted the I s` public meeting regarding the Orono Dam and Forestry Lands last week, at which a large number of residents turned out. Councillor Young advised that the Clarke Museum is reorganizing interior space and displays and is hosting a painting party on April 18, 2000, at which everyone is welcome. The Newcastle Arena season is winding down and the Tyrone Board is working towards implementation of a Youth drop in centre in the basement. In recognition of Canada Day a three day music fest will be held in Orono. Resolution #C-174-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a personnel issue. "CARRIED" Council Minutes 33 - March 27. 2000 OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-175-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-176-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-44 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 27th day of March 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-177-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-44 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 34 - March 27, 2000 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-178-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:24 p.m. "CARRIED" 'G7 MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 10, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 8. 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1 — 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 21, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) = (Receive for Information) 1-3 First Annual Report of the Child Advocates' Committee dated March 16. 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1 - 4 John O'Toole. MPP, informing Council that the resolution from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine has been forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Tony Clement. The Government recognizes the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine. This is demonstrated on its reliance on the Implementation Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine, which set direction for municipal planning documents and development proposals in the area. (Receive for Information) 1- 5 Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting on March 3, 2000, adopted as amended the report from Steve Parish, Chair of the Procedural By-law Working Group regarding membership on Board committees. (Receive for Information) I — 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of Regional Council on March 22. 2000. passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the efforts of the Oshawa Clinic to locate diagnostic imaging services at the Courtice Health Centre be supported; and b) THAT the Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, Durham Region's MPPs, the Municipality of Clarington, the Citv of Oshawa and the Oshawa Clinic be so advised." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 10, 2000 I -7 M. de Rond. Clerk. Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on March 20. 2000. passed the following resolution: "THAT Council endorse the Durham Provincial Offences Act Task Force recommendations that the Region of Durham be selected as the preferred POA service provider and that revenue be shared on the basis of the recommendations supported by eight of the nine municipal treasurers." (Receive for Information) 1 -8 Paul J.M. Szabo, MP, advising Council that in 1996 he launched a National public awareness campaign on the responsible use of alcohol. Posters and brochures were sent to all members of the FCM and he was delighted that 55% of the municipalities passed resolutions in support of the Drink Smart Canada campaign. To date over 8.000 posters and 60,000 brochures have been distributed across Canada and Ile is very grateful for the support. The risks associated with the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy are serious and the consequences, such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other Alcohol -Related Birth Defects, are severe and tragic._ (Receive for Information) I — 9 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Whitby on March 27, 2000, considered the following: "The Town of Whitby is prepared to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of, (a) the Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole services provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham- and. (b) the net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based upon taxable assessment." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 10, 2000 I - 10 Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director. Durham Region Community Care Association, writing to Durham Region MPPs, regarding the Safe Streets Act. The potential impact of the Safe Streets Act on charitable fund raising has significant importance to Community Care's programs. Each year, a number of their local offices hold Tag Days as part of their annual fund raising plan. The Tag Days provide an opportunity to inform the public about their home support, mental health and respite services. They are also successful fund raisers. This year they expect to receive $30,000 from these activities. Materials have been purchased and volunteers recruited in many communities. They understand the need to limit personal approaches for monies that directly benefit the individual asking for money. However, they don't believe that the government intended to limit community participation in supporting causes of Registered Charitable organizations that service the community at large. They would hope that clarification regarding this matter can be made very quickly. (Receive for Information) Kem Majid, President, Bowmanville Tennis Club, regarding the possible relocation of the tennis courts from the Clarington Older Adult Centre. The Bowmanville Tennis Club provides a very much needed community tennis facility that is one of the best in Clarington. The cost to the Municipality of Clarington is incidental since the courts and all tennis needs are funded by the Bowmanville Tennis Club members through their fees. The cost to current and future generations of tennis players in Clarington would be significant if the traditions of the Bowmanville Tennis Club are lost because of the possible relocation of the tennis courts. (Receive for Information) I - 12 Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Township of Scugog enter into an Intermunicipal Service Agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities within the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of: The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; and The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment; Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 10, 2000 AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Transfer and that the Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly." (Receive for Information) I - 13 Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing Council with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1999, as approved by the Board of Directors on March 21, 2000. (Receive for Information) 1- 14 Shelley Ryall, President of Durham Deaf Club (DDC), advising that they have been working to get legislation passed which will require that all buildings be installed with strobe lights for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Durham Deaf Club is a voluntary non-profit organization. The club provides support and advocacy for Deaf rights and political issues related to access and the rights of the Deaf. It also provides a variety of events for children, adults and Senior Citizens. workshops and presentations. Ms. Ryall would like to make a suggestion in laying charges for homeowners who do not put smoke detectors in their homes. The smoke detectors, which wam people of fire/smoke by sound, are not effective for the Deaf/hard of hearing community, people with hearing loss, senior citizens (old age), parents of deaf/hard of hearing children or people who lost some hearing at some point in life. The cost of buying the smoke/fire detectors with strobe lights is from $129 each to $279 (US funds) with strobe lights and bed vibrator. The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), Toronto sells fire alarms with strobe lights costing $159 each plus tax and it has to be installed by an electrician. The electrician could take a couple of hours so add possibly another $200 to the cost of the fire alarm. The question is how will we help people in getting them installed or to offset the cost. She is also questioning why there is only one TTY for all of Durham Region. (Receive for Information) I - 15 Ronald C. Lathan, City Clerk and Director, City of Burlington, advising Council that the City of Burlington on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council for the City of Burlington endorses the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; and THAT the Clerk forwards a copy of this resolution to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and all Greater Toronto Area member municipalities." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 10. 2000 1- 16 Lynn Morrow. Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting held on March 3, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report No. 1 and by so doing, adopted a Dispute Resolution Process and made provision for review and possible refinement of the protocol as part of the Board's statutory review process to be recommended by the Strategic Planning and Review Committee. (Receive for Information) 1- 17 Doug Anderson, Durham Business News, informing Council of a bold new internet initiative launched right here in Durham Region a couple of weeks ago. They are bombarded daily by dot.com mania but by and large internet success stories have bypassed all but the major centres in North America. When he was approached a couple of months ago to help create the Durham aboutcity portal, he saw that the idea was not only brilliant but had the potential to really make the internet work for local communities. Mr. Andersons job is to pull together the local content. They intend to assemble in one portal everything that anyone needs to know about Durham and its constituent communities. They want to include the businesses, the community groups, sports, entertainment, news, schools, libraries and, of course, governments. For the first time, business will be able to create and update their own websites on-line at no cost other than a very reasonable hosting charge. Abouicity will bring customers to those business with its own multi -tiered search engine so that people can search for a particular business locally by name or product, or broaden their search to the province and beyond. (Receive for Information) 1- 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, announcing to Council that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers Association have found a new way of doing business. AMO will be utilizing the expert technical staff of the MFOA to support its municipal policy interests in property assessment and taxation. This new way of doing business, approved by the Associations' respective Committees, will strengthen the policy and advocacy work of both organizations. A strong, united voice is critical when it comes to affecting change. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 10, 2000 1- 19 Helen Johns. Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, requesting nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Awards. Every year this award honours two young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. One recipient of the award will be an Ontario senior secondary school student who is expected to be admitted into a post- secondary institution for full-time studies. The other recipient will be a youth, 16 to 25 years old, who is nominated by a community organization. The award is sponsored jointly by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and the Ministry of Education. The Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Education, is writing to secondary schools to invite them to nominate a deserving full-time student. The deadline for nomination is Friday, April 28, 2000. (Receive for Information) 1-20 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 10. 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) 1-21 P.M. Madill. Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable David Anderson. Minister of the Environment, advising that the Region of Durham endorses the resolution passed by the Town of Whitby regarding Management and Control of Canada Geese. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator, Earth Day Canada, requesting that Council officially declare April 15 to April 30, 2000, Earth Weeks in the Municipality of Clarington. As in previous years, she would also like the opportunity to use the foyer of City Hall to set up a display of posters and brochures during this period. (Motion to Proclaim) D-2 Ontario Power Generation, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington Council install a four way flashing stop at the intersection of Holt and Nash Roads. On February 24. 2000, Stan Mroz, a Major Panel Operator at Darlington, was killed in a vehicle accident. Stan was travelling north on Holt Road on his way home from work when the tragedy occurred. The intersection of Holt and Nash Road is a hazard known to many people. Since the accident, a number of people have come forward with concerns about that particular intersection as well as other traffic hazards on Holt Road. There are three specific, notable concerns: 1. Vehicles southbound on Holt Road are using the on ramp to westbound Highway 401. This on ramp is designed for the use of northbound vehicles only. Summary of Correspondence _ 7 _ April 10, 2000 2. Heavy traffic on Highway 2 during peak hours makes it difficult to turn onto or cross Highway 2. 3. There is ajog in Holt Road at Bloor Street. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) D - 3 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in the 2000 Senior of the Year Awards. This award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. The certificate, provided by the Ontario Government, is signed by the Honourable Hilary M. Weston, Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Ontario; the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister Responsible for Seniors; and the local Head of Council. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 5. 2000. (Motion to direct staff to forward correspondence to Community Care and the Older Adults Association and to place an advertisement in the local newspapers requesting nominations) D-4 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in two important heritage recognition programs. The Heritage Community Recognition Program, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Participating municipalities have confirmed that the program is an excellent way to promote awareness of local heritage preservation projects and recognize the people who make them happen. This year, the Heritage Community Recognition Program has been enhanced to allow communities to recognize more People. Councils may submit up to three nominations - one in each of the heritage areas - built, cultural and natural. Also, nominations may include more than one individual where there has been a shared accomplishment. With support from London Life Insurance Company, the Ontario Heritage Foundation is introducing a new program for youth. Young Heritage Leaders enables communities to recognize young people, 18 years old and under, for significant contributions to heritage preservation. The deadline for all nominations is May 31, 2000. (Motion to direct staff to forward correspondence to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and to place an advertisement in the local newspapers requesting nominations) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 10, 2000 D - 5 Monica M. Hoy. Co -Chair, St. Josephs School Council, requesting a grant for playground equipment for St. Joseph's Elementary School. St. Joseph's is currently undergoing extensive renovations and their school is presently housed at the Concession Street property which is now owned by Great Lakes College, but which had, in one of its many past lives, been the Provincial Boys Training School. Construction is proceeding well on Parkway Crescent and they anticipate being able to begin the new school year in September in their expanded facility. In anticipation of their move back to St. Joseph's, their School Council has undertaken various fundraising activities; namely, a chocolate almond sale, pizza lunches, a raffle and a Valentine's Dance and have raised over $8,000 with which they plan to purchase playground equipment. They would be very grateful if the Municipality would grant them the maximum amount allowed for such projects to supplement their own efforts and enable them to purchase as many components as possible. (Motion for Direction) D- 6 Andrea Adamson, requesting sponsorship from the Municipality of Clarington for the Tall Ship Millenium Challenge. Tall Ship Millenium Challenge Inc.. is a non- profit Canadian corporation that is going to provide Canada with a great entry into the new Millennium by way of participation in the Tall Ship 2000 Race deemed the "race of the century" and OPSaii the largest gathering of Tall Ships in history. To achieve this great entry, "Tall Ships Millenium Challenge Inc." and selected crew members are actively raising funds to support the 500 Canadian youth who will make up the Official Canadian Tall Ship Crew for the Millenium event. Ms. Adamson is one of the 500 crew members that have been selected to sail around the world. She will be sailing from Luenburg, Nova Scotia to Amsterdam, Netherlands, and return home 36 days later. This event is going to be very beneficial to her, increasing her sailing knowledge and other skills for future tasks. One of her future goals is to join the Navy and continue with her sail training. In order for her to participate, she will need to raise the funds to pay for her uniform, travel expenses and activities while on shore leave. This is a youth initiative that tries to promote opportunities for leadership, self -development and sportsmanship, as well as interest in Tall Ship youth training throughout Canada. Although Ms. Adamson's goal is to reach $5000, any amount of sponsorship would be gladly appreciated. (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 10, 2000 D - 7 Shane Hartwell. Kirby Centennial School Council, requesting a late grant to assist the School Council in funding for a new playground. The existing structures are old and are becoming potentially hazardous to the children who might use them. They are in the process of conducting several fundraising projects: however, as Kirby Centennial Public School is such a small school, raising the projected $20,000 needed to replace the playground equipment is an arduous task to say the least. As the project stands now, they have raised less than half of the estimated monies required. (Motion for Direction) D - 8 County of Elgin requesting Councils endorsement of a legal opinion with respect to Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Motion for Direction) D-9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk. Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of the Region of Durham on March 22. 2000, passed the following resolution: ,,a) THAT the following resolution regarding an Ontarians with Disabilities Act outlined in Appendix B to Report #2000 -MOH -08 and the eleven principles embodied in the Ontario Legislature's October 29, 1998 resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, outlined in Appendix C to Report #2000 -MOH -08, be endorsed; WHEREAS Ontarians with disabilities tate many barriers when they seek to participate in all aspects of Ontario life; and WHEREAS there is an urgent and pressing need for a new, strong and effective law to achieve a barrier -tree Ontario for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS Premier Harris promised, in writing, during the 1995 provincial election to work together with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee to develop a new law, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and to pass it in his first term of office; and WHEREAS the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a resolution on October 29, 1998 calling on the Ontario Government to keep this promise and to pass a law that is strong and effective by embodying the principles listed in the resolution; and Summary of Correspondence - 10- April 10, 2000 WHEREAS Bill 83, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which was introduced by the Ontario Government in the fall of 1998 but was never passed, was unacceptable in that it did not embody the principles in the Legislature's October 29, 1998 resolution and did not require a single barrier to even be eliminated: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to introduce new legislation to enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in all aspects of Ontario life by creating a barrier -free society through the elimination of all existing barriers and the prevention of new ones; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass this legislation, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, before the next provincial election: AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass a strong and effective Ontarians with Disabilities Act that embodies the principles in the Ontario Legislature's October 29, 1998 unanimous resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act; b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and Durham Region's MPPs be so advised: C) THAT Durham Region's area municipalities and Boards of Education, be so advised and their endorsement requested: and d) THAT this resolution be submitted to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (a1PHa) for consideration at its 2000 Annual Conference." (Motion for Direction) COUNCIL INFORMATION I-1 �IIh Stenon 1 I IFS �—_Ih_I3O��'��I;�N�'ILLE 11USI�Ui11 13 ) — 1ZL 1_1 /111118000 PRF,SI?NT: ,\. Karl;: C. ;Morgan: D• RlcKettzie: ill, Novak: S. Lcclotizc: L. Paradis Logan REGRETS: 1V. Fell": T. Tufts; .I. Schell 2. 3 4. The mee(ing was called t777 o order at 7:OOpM by the Chairman. Arnold Bark, The Chairman spoke ()"tile death of"Gladvs Ashton, who was a veru strop, Member and supporter of the Museum- Ile noted that she will be b Board Sreatfv Missed. Motion - to adopt the agenda, with an a Vacancy. Business to New Moved by Al. Novak — 2^" U. nlrKcnzic carried 0 Board Motion - to approve the February 91h presented. 2000 Board Meeting illinutcs as Moved by S. l.eclooze — 2^a D. McKenzie carried BU INE ARl IN • 00-A-3 0O A-32 Grant Av,ihl Ic ( id to Charles reported that Ontario Tuwism are ()niv giving grants lur marketing just now but they are putting together a brochurmuseums — and art galleries listede with all of Durham Regions w , hich we will be involved in. The OMA have a grant available for preservinand the forms will] the criteria in mid-Marchg maintenance and he will. — CP have funding available if we get is a possibility. Charles will discuss bis v hcspeClaytoitb and print a new back bolo month informed about it, lt Trillium has a grant, which might not be appropriate to us from what Charles was next Board but (lie forms come out in mid-March and he will report at the Meeting arry information he receives about it The Board inquired into why some museums did not receive the Provincial Grant. Charles was not sure wit but does not forey, perhaps because they were not open for the full season, see anv problem with us receivin r a grant new standards issued This year and lie Will call Ministry for Further utf rina onr There lande will report to the Board when we receive this information. Page 2 % inutes%March 8%nn Swim I V luulec.r Allllreci:llion PI:�Ifl1le 11011On - If) defer for dlscusslflll of file next Board 111cetin 1lnvcd by i[Nl. ,`:ovale Fill April. 2°1 U.111cKenzie carried 00-t1-43 ................. Sorin � Clc•fninK An estimate has not been received vet. Millennitf�eCt Sher reported that according to the computer in Ottawa our allotted number is still on the "active projects" file but if you talk to a person in the ofTice we are olr. Alex Sheppard is looking intn this matter and Sher will report back to the Board at the next Board Meeting, Building Inst>_ecfion Schedule Larry put together a building inspection schedule. It does not include the replacement Board Member, but that can be discussed later. 5. CORRESPONDENCE: 'rhe secretary confirmed that a copy of fife Museums special events and exhibits was faxed to the Board of Trade. The Canadian I feritage Information Network is having a meeting re a Virtual Museum of Canada. Charles will submit our info and photos when he has more information. Motion - to accept the correspondence for information. Moved by C. llorgall god S. Lcctoozc carried 00=A-34 b. PRESENTATION OF FEBRUARY 20110 1311 1 4 1Motion - In drop the price of the lieanie Ilabies to $6.95 to sell off the remaining stock. Moved by S. Lcctoozc 2nd D.11IcKenzie carried 00 -A -3S Motion - to acknowledge payment of the February 2000 bills, as listed in Section 3. — Moved by L. Paradis — 2nd C. Morgan carried 0O -A-36 7. FINANCE & PI ANNING C01111111T-I,E RFPORT Motion - In approve the Finance Conullitlee Report as presented. Mimed by 111. Novak 2" 1,. Paradis carried 00-A-37 0 page 3 Minutes/March 8/00 CQUICI'1ONS 0AIMITTE �E ru 1 y R 1 Added the (nllechons Committee The Collections Committee aReport was a babv walker donated by Lucille Bower. re meetin(, at I Lampton Storage to review the collection on Saturday. March I ill, at IOam. Motion - to accept the Collections ('onu11"Ice Report for information. Moved by D. McKenzie 2"d C. Allorgan carried I. 00=A-38 ROPER COA111fITTFC RFPnR7 Dianne reported that she has org Cleaning. anized two a Cub packs and Beaver pack for Spring Bobby Lawn will submit an estimate to fertilize the full yard this vear. She noted that we still do not have anv new bench promised last year es or garbage cans Irom the Town as Re the Town heritage Recognition Program, Dianne wondered if she could nominate the children (Cubs, Brownies, Beavers, etc. ) that have been cleaning the Museum yard for the past five years. She is not sure if she can nominate groups and will report back to the Board when she receives this information It was suggested that we could print our own certificates for these groups. Larry reported that the renovation to the Museum office is almost complete. A shelving unit, which is being fitted into the unused doorway, should be ready next week. lie approved the installation of a more ornate trim round the ceiling in the Dining Room. Also, a medallion and circle are being put round the light. The secretary will meet with Fred Horvath, Town Facilities Manager, to discuss what the Town covers in repairs to the Museum building and grounds. \Iso, will check if he can clean the lire side ofthe boilers. She will report hack to the Board. Motion - to approve the 1'1'013erty Conrrnittee Reports for information. Moved by C. Morgan — 2" S. LeMoozc carried 00sA-39 ORATOR'S Fl, BR �. . ___ n r 2000KhI I(1 The Curator reported 350 visitors to the Museum during the month of February, Dianne asked if re the Special Events that we could add a Craft Sale on the Museum lawns with the Fabulous 50's Annual Sidewalk Sale. The Museum usually sells a strawberry dessert but she felt that adding a Craft Sale would d araw more people to the Museum on that day. We could rent spots (they would hi iug their own tables and chairs) for um It was agreed to add this event.S 10. Charles reported that we have ordered three sandwich boards from Swan Signs. They will have the Museum information on top with a event. chalk board on which to write the special Motion - to approve the Curator's Report for information. Moved by Ni. Novak 2" L. Paradis carried oo-A_at) Pace d Minutes/March 8/00 FRIENDS Of MUSEUM REI'OR"1': drapes in the Dining Room Charles reported that Susan Laine, and Florence Griffin will get I;lbric samples for the 'fltev may hnve them mnde at Mother Mod's. The Friends \%ill resume their meetings on Tuesday nights in March. 10 NEW BUSINFSS: Gladys Memorial Clayton spoke of what a valuable and hard working member Gladys Ashton was to the Museum; noting that the main reason we are well known for our Doll Gallery is in part due to her. I le put before the Board that we name the Doll Gallery in her memory. 1llolion - to name the Doll Gallerti the "Gladys Ashton Doll Gallery", with a plaque and unveili"R cerenumy, and invite all her friends and family. — Moved by C. illort;an — zed M. Novak carried 00 -A -4i Charles will touch base with her family and confirm a date at the next Board Meeting. Museum Huard Oren Ho use The Museum Board Open I louse will be held on Saturday, April 1, 1:00 to 3:30pm. The Board is asked to attend. There will be free admission, refreshments and entertainment. The Friends will serve the re Geshments and the Teddy Bear Connection will be displaying and selling their hand made bears. Museum BOnrd V•tcnncv Susan Laing, Friends President, has agreed to put her name forward to Town to fill the vacancy for Friends Representative Board Member. 10. Motion - •a adjourn at 8:161)m. 1%I0ved by A. Bark carried oOsA-42 ►zown►nNv►�► r �nl r ln► Moms►) CURATORS RETOWr MARCH 2000 March 4: Teddy Bear Connection borrowed slide projector for upeon'ing lecture. March 8: Met with Kevin Bigford, of S.T. Worden School. lie and his students are working on a local history web site. Loaned photos to Flying Dutchman. They made copies and are using them for display. March 11: Collections Committee and Board Members met at I lampton to view collection. March 15. Mrs. Falls and 1 were at Darlington Visitor Centre all day lir pioneer Programme. I gave an introductory speech, using artilacts, on local pioneers. 500pp. March 16: Met I Ielen Schmid, of Orono, and Donna I lilditch re items f -or Dominion Organ and Piano Exhibit. March 17: Clarington Backyard Festival Meeting. March 18: Went to Ottawa to pick up donation from the Weir's. Wedding Photos, 25pp. March 21: Donated two Museum passes for Trinity Church Auction. March 22: Picked up donation in Port Mope. Fire extinguishers checked. March 24. Visited Bob Allin to borrow antique steam engine. Miniature Club willing to do Doll I louse Rallle again, with profits coming to Museum. March 28: Cleaners in. New drapes for Dining Roorn arrived. Anna Blake, of Drama Club, agreed to help tidy up I lampton. March 30: Player Piano delivered. March 31: Met with Brenda Ashton re Gladys' dolls. Katrina Edwards and Doris Falls were in weekly to help with cleaning, set-up, cataloguing, and research. Much of March was spent preparing for Pioneer lecture and getting Doll and Dominion Organ & Piano Exhibits ready. Charles D. Taws Curator Page 2... Curator/March 2000 IOtt Report for SUndaVS in lanuary to March January ** 27 visitors 10 telephone calls February ** 46 visitors 17 telephone calls March ** 41 visitors I I telephone calls. ** includes non-paying visitors. 1999 Adults Family Children Seniors ADMISSIONS DOOR DONATIONS UNPAID VISITORS MEMBERSHIP / WEDDING VISITORS Y'EAk TO DA'C`E 42 $126.00 (47) 188 $329.00 23 $46.00 34 $68.00 287 $56900 $132.03 385 163 835 1,340 2000 Adults Family Children Seniors ADMISSIONS DOOR DONATIONS UNPAID VISITORS MEMBERSHIP / WEDDING VISITORS TOTAL:.. YEAR TO DATE 5 $15.00 (4) 16 $28.00 3 $6.00 2 $4.00 26 $53.00 $19.66 392 25 ! qq 1,068 COUNCIL INFORMATION I-2 CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES - NO. 2 AUTHORITY MEETING '00HAR3j FIS Tuesday, March 21st 2000 - 7:00 P M �'�s024 MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA \DMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. BOARDROOM Present. R. Johnson, Chairman D. Moffatt, Tice Chairman TLiON10 B. Boychyn ' S. Crawford ;;I:, nV J. Drumm G. Emm J. Gray I. Harrell i B. Nicholson B. Northeast M. Novak P. Perkins 1.R. Powell. Chief Administrative Officer S.L. Hanson, Director, Corporate Services D. Wright. Director, Environmental Approvals & Planrtiail_-. M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent M. Stauffer, Adm nistrative Assistant/Recording Secretary R. Hersey, Planner Absent: D. Harare The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. i/16 Moved by I. Harrell Seconded by J. Gray THAT the Authority minutes of January 18, 2000, be adopted as circulated. CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE ll Correspondence Item NAPJA2C22, from The Hon. Michael D. Harris, MPP, Premier of Ontario3-1 Re: Oak Ridges Moraine Res. #17 Moved by G. Emm Seconded by B. Nicholson THAT Correspondence Item NAPJA2C21 (attached as Schedule 3-1) be received for information and fled. CARRIED U TllORI'TY MINUTES NO. 2 -March ll, 2000 Page 2 DIRECTOR, ENVIRONMENTAL APPROVALS & PLANNING REPORTS Staff Report 74�<)I-nt) (Attached as Schedule 4-1 & 4-2) \plAbcations ;,,: Construction. To Place Fill and To Alter a Watercourse - February i-_9. 2000 Res. 713 Moved by B. Buvchcn Seconded by M. Novak THAT the applications (attached as Schedule 4-2) be approved and the respective permits be issued. CARRIED f 2) Staff Report #: 4396-00 (attached as Schedule 4-3 to 4-6); File: C00 -014-F.0 (IMS: RPRG769) Applicant: Martin Topolie (John and Arina Panhuyzeh - Owner) Application: To construct a new 2 -storey single family dwelling and garage and place associated fill to replace an existing l-storev dwelling. Location: 133 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville, Pt. Lot 12, BFC. Clarington (Darlington) \lr. 1\ right stated that [tic applicant was in agreement with the recommendation in Staff Report #4396-00. Res. 719 -Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by 1. [Jarrell THAT the application be approved subject to the following, conditions: 1. The project shall be generally carried out according to the plaits and specifications submitted in support of the application, as may be amended by the following conditions. 1. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the owner agrees to enter into a Save -Harmless Agreement with the. Authoritv, to be registered on title at the owner's expense, which shall incltme a clause to identify the: property as being located within a flood damage centre, and subject to erosion along the Lake Ontario' shoreline. 3. A Professional Engineer shall provide confirmation in writing, that the new .structure as proposed will withstand anticipated horizontal and vertical hvdrostatic pressures acting upon the structure. 4. Written confirmation shall be provided by a professional engineer or licensed Ontario Land Surveyor, that the lowest opening into the structure is at an elevation of 151.6 feet or higher. 5. All disturbed areas shall be seeded, sodded or stabilized in some other manner acceptable to the Authoritv. CARRIED Councillor Perkins arrived at 7:07 p.m. and declared a conflict of interest in Staff Report #4391-00. Permit Application for Fill 000-024-F. City of Oshawa/Oshawa Airport Golf Club, and did not take part in discussions nor voted on the matter. 3) Staff Report #: 4395-00 (attached as Schedule 4-7 to 4-9); File: C00 -039-C (IMS: RPRG814) cant: Bob Currie sucation: To construct an outdoor patio structure. ..,,cation: 70 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, Pt Lot 10, BFC, Clarington (Darlington) \it. Wright stated that the applicant syas in agreement with the recommendation in Staff Report #4395-00. Res. #20 Moved by M. Novak Seconded by 1. Drumm THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be generally carried out according to the plots and specification submitted in support of the application. 2. The owner agrees to enter into a Save Harmless Agreement with the Authoritv, to be registered on title at the owner's expense. 3. :111 disturbed areae Mall be .seeded, sodded or stabilized in sone other manner acceptable to the Authoray. CARRIED \t1TiiORITY MINITTES NO. 2 - March 21, 2000 Page 3 14) Staff Report #: P 4397-00 (attached as Schedule 410 to 4-13); File: C00-027-F,C (IMS: RPRG794) Applicant Patrick Flontek (Doug Bramle} - Owner) Application: To construct a new I-storey single family dwelling and attached garage, and place associated till. Location: 145 Cedar Crest Beach Road. Bowmanville, Pt Lot 12, QFC, Clarington i Darlington) fir. \Vright stated that the applicant seas in aereement with the recommendation in Staff Report #4397-00. Res. #21 Moved by M. Novak Seconded be S. Crawford THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: I. The project shall be generally carried out according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application, as may be amended by the following conditions. 2. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the owner agrees to enter into a .Save-Harndess.4greenrent with the Authority, to be registered on title at the owner's expense, which shall include a clause to identify the property as being located within a flood damage centre, and subject to erosion along the Lake Ontario ` shoreline. 3. Written confirmation shall he provided by a professional engineer or licensed Ontario Land .Surveyor, that the lowest opening into the structure is at an elevation oj'252.8 feet or higher. 4. All disturbed areas .shall be .seeded, sodded or stabilized in some other manner acceptable to the Amhority. CARRIED (5) Staff Report #: 4398-00 (attached as Schedule 4-14 to 4-17); File: C00-044 Applicant Martin Topolie (Gail A. Gratton - Owner) -F,C (IMS: RPRG8I7) Application: To construct an addition and new second storey on an existing dwelling. Location: 81 Cedar Crest Beach Road. Bowmanville, Pt Lot 13, BFC, Clarington (Darlington) Mr. Wright stated that the applicant was in agreement with the recommendation in Staff Report #4398-00. Res. #22 Moved by B. Bovchvn Seconded by J. Gray THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be generally carried out according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application, as may be amended by the following conditions. 2. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the owner agrees to enter into a Save-Harmless Agreement with the Authority, to be registered on title at the owner's expense, which shall include a clause to identify the property as being located within a flood damage centre, and subject to erosion along the Lake Ontario shoreline. 3. A Professional Engineer shall provide confirmation in writing, that the new .structure as proposed will withstand anticipated horizontal and vertical hydrostatic pressures acting upon the structure. 4. Written confirmation shall be provided by a professional enugineer or licensed Ontario Land Surveyor, abut the lowest opening into the structure is at an elevation of 151.83 feet or higher. 5. All disturbed areas shall be seeded, sodded or stabilized in some other manner acceptable to Ute Authorlrv. CARRIED DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES REPORTS (1) Staff Report #4392-00 (attached as Schedule 5-1) 1999 Audited Financial Statement (previously circulated to members and staff) Res. #23 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by J. Drumm THAT Staff Report #4392-00 be received for information; and, THAT the 1999 Audited Financial ,Statement be approved as presented and the reported surplus be transferred to the Atthoritv's Reserve for Working Capital. CARRIED 1( TIIORI"rY MINUTES NO. 2 - March 21, 2000 Page 4 ' 2) Staff Report 74393-00 (attached as 5-2 S 5-3) 2000 CLOCA Qudget - Region of Durham Funding Allocation (budget report previously circulated to members and staff) Councillor Nicholson reported that the Regional budget process has been delayed until April 19, 2000. Res. x34 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by J. Grav RESOLVED THAT Ute draft 2000 Budget estimates totalling $1,581,000 be approved as presented, antd further THAT rhe Region of Durham be requested to approve a base levy of $1,313,800 and approve a special regional capital levy in the amount of $546,000, andfurther resolved - - - - THAT projects outlined in the Budget report be adopted as projects of the Authority; and fnnirher resolved THAT copies of the 2000 Budget report be distributed to the Region of Durham and member municipalities for their information on projects and programs of the Authority. CARRIED '= Cranberry Marsh Manaeement Zone Implementation - Update (verbal report) Sandra Hanson distributed a draft ropy of a Lvnde shores Conservation Area Management Plan Update. March 2000 - Issue x5 (attached as H-1 and H-2). Ms. Hanson reported that CLOCA has established a partnership with Ducks Unlimited to implement the draining of the marsh for one summer season (before the end of April 2000), to construct a permanent water level control structure (mid summer 2000) and to assist in managing the control of water levels. Ducks Unlirrted has expert experience in evaluatinc_ wetlands, designing water management structures and effectively managing the control of water levels to ensure their success. Councillor Nicholson pointed out a spelling error on page 2 of the handout. Councillor Harrell stated that he was very pleased with the partnership with Ducks Unlimited, which is recognized in Nonh America as an organization that has expertise in evaluating and successfully rehabilitating wetlands. Res. #25 Moved by G. Firm Seconded by J. Drumm T11AT the Lynde Shores Conservation Area Management Plan Update, .(larch 2000 - Issue #5 be received for information; and. THAT rhe Update be forwarded to those individuals on the Lynde Shores mailing list and the local media. CARRIED CHIEF ADMIMSTRAT", OFFICER'S REPORTS l l) Staff Report #4394-00 (attached as Schedule 6-1 to 6-2) Canada - CLOCA Fish Habitat Management Agreement Res. #26 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by J. Drumm THAT .Staff Report #4394-00 be received for informations aid filed. CARRIED COUNCIL INFORMATI1-20 NOTES OF MEETING Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee Monday, January 10, 2000 Blue Circle's Techical Centre Attendance: Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Cement Carol Chisholm, Blue Circle Cement Dave Ashcroft, PDCA Glenda Gies. PDCA Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington Brent Mavin, Municipality of Clarington Absent: Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association Introduction and Welcome Cynthia reported that Frank lerfino has left the Municipality and introduced Brent Mavin as his replacement on the Committee. 2. Review and Adoption of Previous Notes The Notes of the November 15, 1999 meeting were adopted. 3. Issues Arising from the Notes Dostie's Address The Municipality will initiate the process to change the Dostie's street address shortly. Opening of Bridge Discussions among the Municipality, Blue Circle and Ontario Hydro are continuing. The deadline for the Principles of Understanding has been extended until February 29, 2000. Although the bridge has been completed and is currently being used, it has not yet been officially dedicated as a public highway, therefore the haul road remains the official route for Cedarcrest Beach Road residents. Condition of Haul Road f lam; Trucks are trailing mud out onto the haul road and creating a safety issue for residential The quantity of mud also creates excessive dust and dust suppression is required. Pot holes are not currently considered problem. '!"N. '`1` - c Dock Berm Cynthia received the letter from Blue Circle, indicating the value of Cynthia has requested the Treasury Dept. reduce the letter of credit, confirm that this has been completed. 4. Issues regarding Cedar Crest Beach i) PDCA Executive has not met since November 15. Dave will report back to the Committee as soon as he has received a response regarding the use of concrete barriers vs limestone blocks to deter access to Blue Circle's lakefront property. ii) Cynthia reported that, according to her sources, the brush is on Blue Circle's property. It is not yet clear who placed the brush on this site. Lynn confirmed that Blue Circle will place concrete barriers at the entry point. The removal of the brush will be deferred until the fish compensation plan is implemented. If the brush is in the way of the fish compensation plan activities, it will be removed at that time. iii) Carol contacted Wilson Little regarding Blue Circle's survey. Wilson reported that Blue Circle's survey is being carried out only on Blue Circle property. Cynthia reported that the Municipality's records indicate that Blue Circle owns the land up to Cedarcrest Beach Road. As Blue Circle's survey is not complete, it is not yet clear whether Blue Circle's lands do abut Cedarcrest Beach Road. Cynthia reported that there is not a standard road allowance width for Cedarcrest Beach Road. Cedarcrest Beach Road is a forced road. Following the survey and when the agreement is finalized, Blue Circle will deed the land to the Municipality and the Municipality will then deed the land to CLOCA. Cynthia reported that CLOCA would prefer to have all land claims settled prior to the land transfer. Action: The next PDCA newsletter will encourage residents with a land claim on the north side of Cedar Crest Beach Road, to take their deeds to the municipal office for confirmation. 5. Mobile Air Monitor Action: Cynthia will contact Gary Miller at the MOE for clarification of the monitoring procedures in terms of locations, duration, availability of data and attendance at a future Community Relations Committee meeting. 6. Representation of Aspen Springs Community Association No response has been received from Kathlynn Hoch as her position on the Committee. Action: Anthony will report on the availability of an alternate for Kathlynn Hoch. 7. Draft Community Relations Committee Annual Report 1998 - 1999 The following revisions to the Draft Community Relations Committee Annual Report: - corrections to the membership - outside sources to be named - recommendation from third last paragraph to be listed under separate heading Action: Cynthia will confirm that this report can be presented at the February 7 meeting of Council. Action: Lynn and David will finalize the report and bring sufficient copies for distribution during their presentation. 8. CBM Relocation Lynn reported that preparation of the new site will begin shortly and the relocation will be completed approximately midway through 2001. The last aggregate hauled from Blue Circle to CBM was end of November 1999 so that the existing inventory can be utilized prior to the relocation. Cynthia advised Lynn that site plan approval was required and recommended that Blue Circle contact the Planning Dept. 9. Overburden Removal Lynn acknowledged that it has been very dusty over the past number of weeks. Lynn has contacted the overburden contractor to arrange a meeting to be held this week to review procedures to minimize dust. Blue Circle's previous supervisor of the overburden contractor was reassigned and continuity of experience was not maintained. Action: Lynn will report back within two weeks on new dust control procedures implemented with the contractor. 10. Next Meeting Next meeting: Date: Monday March 20, 2000. Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Blue Circle's Technical Centre Notes prepared by Glenda Gies Adopted by Committee: COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE — Annual Report 1998 - 1999 Members: David Ashcroft, Port Darlington Community Assoc. (Co -Chair) Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Assoc. Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Committee Assoc. To be advised, Aspen Springs Committee Assoc. Kathlyn Hoch, Aspen Springs Committee Assoc. (Past Member) Carol Chisholm, Blue Circle Cement Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Cement (Co -Chair) Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington Frank lerfino, Municipality of Clarington — Replaced by Brent Brent Mavin 1 Jan 2000 Purpose: To build on the improved relationship and create an opportunity for open dialogue between the Community and Blue Circle Cement. Fulfillment of Mandate: Meetings were conducted on the following dates - 24 Sep 98, 19 Oct 98, 23 Nov 98, 18 Jan 99, 15 Feb 99, 16 Apr 99, 7 Jun 99, 20 Sep 99, 15 Nov 99 A survey was completed as a tool for issue prioritization. Issues in order of priority included: 1.Air quality, emissions and dust; 2 -Vibrations, blasting and cracked basements; 3.Noise, diesel smells and scheduled removal of overburden; 4. Dock operations, expansion and screening; 5.Schedule of works as it relates to the Principles of Understanding; 6. Noise from plant, crushers etc; 7. Shoreline erosion; 8.Others issues as they arise. Page 1 of 2 Meeting agendas addressed issues and concerns. • Presentations on specific issues such as air emissions, blasting, cement manufacturing process as well as a site tour were provided by Blue Circle. • Information relating to Municipal requirements and approvals re: the dock expansion and the Cove Road expropriation were provided by the Municipality. • Outside sources (such as Tony Yan from Vibration Assessment Limited and Stuart Stanley from Totten Sims Hubicki) were utilized to provide specific information on topics such as the Westside Marsh Bridge construction process and road development etc. • Committee groups raised concerns and questions and stakeholders provided information and solutions where possible such as the overburden stripping contract modifications. Notes and Conclusions: It has been noted as the year progressed that the nature of the meetings has transformed from an issue and concern based format towards one of information -sharing and problem resolution. It is expected that future meetings will focus heavily on the implementation of the Waterfront Regeneration Plan, the processes and environmental issues and concerns arising out of the design and construction phases. It is expected that the future communication will follow the format of information -sharing and problem resolution. Recommendations: Committee members would conclude that the improved relations between all parties has continued to move in a very positive direction. The Committee recommends that Council support the continuation of the Committee and its Mandate. Prepared By: David Ashcroft and Lynn Davidson, January 2000 Page 2 of 2 03/23/00 23:39:43 EST: ASSOCIATION OF?-> 905 623 0030 CLEAN-Clarington Nun Page BBZ COUNCIL DIRECTION D_8 MOR -23-00 THI 04:53 PM A110 u:a-zs-20FOX NO. 416 971 6:91 P. 01 rL:.e 1 16 :CL!J7Y CF ELGIN 1 519 633 7661 P.03.165 m 02 d't 'OGHAR2�3 o rnp QIP �r" ()4:12 The Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin, at its March 14, 2000 meeting adopted the following legal opinion and requests your support of its content; and that such endorsement be forwarded to A.M.O., Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Ministerof Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada, and Local M.P,P,: _PAROIAN _AP [,�,�,_�„x.M.Pa„"„ BARRISTERS SOLICITORS lJ -Department of Fisheries & Oceans 867 Lakeshore Road P.O. Box 5050 BURLINGTON, Ontario ••oQrx.nMaQc•u9x L7R 4A6 A D 4uraaQc (1915-19..1 G &A RAOe •9r+MM9P.c¢c •nM.a,R,Ia"nc W6uA3W,4LQC oAwaru • PavrR VCA, I.weQ WKvn •M,wnO.Oivm, vMA9Ruo�1, R.9eKr� Q.ueQraRR..n IIM.P.OWR Pm�KIMnvx Nxc�I.rnwa+e„ c.ImPxfnlnaw ITml.f,msaw 1 WWNMUM wu"rcmwv OmR aswu. rwwAeaxm Pw4i 0195P 4vR1.DOMa9r IIxTLrgr 0.volbAe MAnrvurmunvr 16MtPMW1 w+o,rt P"ort A.wpRC.1R}q N,RP.Nmg crcOURs¢ •la"rueuM ¢e rO,CIRr IA, aQ119, 199n M",anl On,minc 1191L,wsl •oM,e,e«..,a.ae ewvn4 rame.Qe "mu.u.wwuno, 'VNTNb.SNJy(q(lyy V„a GMNM . MtWAw,n Inv byrtn a, Awr. 1 Mw,taMNgMµpu Atm_ Christine Stoneman Biolo ist Dear Madam: February 1, 2000 FEB 4 20 CGui l i Y 0'- ELGIN pmml! E SEOC'E-S COPY U: Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains Subsequent to the presentation by your large delegation at the meeting of the Council of the County of Elgin on September 28, 1999, I have been directed to draft a response to your proposed guidelines. I have expressed my opinion to the County that DFO has no jurisdiction under the Fisheries Act to regulate, issue guidelines, or expend public funds on matters pertaining to drainage works constructed under the Drainage Act (Ontario), unless those drains are natural watercourses. Arguably, municipal drains constructed as improvements to natural watercourses are subject to a shared jurisdiction. The Fisheries Act is legislation designed to protect and regulate the commercial fishing industry. For DFO to extend that mandate to virtually every situation where water accumulates, is over -reaching and not supportable in law, in my view. The County is aware of its options, including an application to the courts to determine the jurisdiction of the respective levels of government, ajudicial review of any action taken by an official of DFO and the defence ofeny prosecution for an alleged offence conceming drain maintenance. Having said that, the County recognizes that DFO has a legisimptFktg`Ilte conservation of natural resources, for the benefit of society a;.gddwhol are sure that UFO recognizes that the County also has a legilimatb intere4d property rights of its ratepayers, which also constitutes thepublfd'i JA9l91HAt P0. Box 17e.7TQemPyrREyr•p.. TIuM, ONmpIO Nop 2LO- (519) 68r-1644 FAX (519) 682.1146 EMAQAIbOry®puaun.com 03/23/00 Z3:40:34 EST.' ASSOCIATION UF?-> MAP, -23-00 THU 04:53 PM AMO tIRR-23-2900 13:55 COUNTY OF ELGIN . 9 905 623 H030 CLERK-Clarington Hun Page 003 FAX M0. 416 971 6191 P. 02 1 519 633 7661 P.02%04 Page —2- BARQIGTE! RS DFO's current position does not in any way balance the interests of the fishing & ry'SO OLICITORs industry as against those of other sectors of the economy, which we believe is a requirement. DFO is simply not in a position to perform that balancing. The County, its constituent municipalities and other local or upper tier municipalities are capable, competent and willing to ensure that all interests are heard, evaluated and reconciled fairly and publicly. Accordingly, the County of Elgin is willing to accommodate DFO by receiving tha guidelines, in an amended form, and using them to evaluate drainage projects in light of the Fisheries Act, on natural watercourses and on drains constructed under the Drainage Act which were clearly once natural watercourses which supported a fishery. The County would expect your published guidelines to refrain from any reference to artificially constructed drains, except to indicate that the guidelines are not applicable to those drains. The County does not see a role for Conservation Authorities in this process, either in data collection or in approvals, The source of the dataisthe local Drain Superintendents and, to date, it seems that the Conservation Authority has merely obtained the data from the local Superintendent, or made unwarranted assumptions based on questionable conclusions. Approvals should be granted by the Council of the municipality. I stress that approval is byouonil as opposed to the municipality, because, this situation is akin, in my opinion, to the expropriation process in Ontario. Under that legislation, there is an expropriating authority and an approval authority. In the municipal context, the municipality, as a corporation personified by its administration, requests an approval to expropriate a property right, That approval is granted or denied by the Council of the municipality, as the representative of the broader public interest of all its citizens. Appeals lio from decisions- made, but the basic process recognizes that the municipal Council can act as a judicial body, even to the extent of adversely affecting what might be seen to be the interests of its own administration in particular projects. h7 US/Z3/BB 23:41:16 ESTI ASSOCIATION OF?-> NAR -23-00 THU 04:54 PH AMO MPR -23-2000 13:55 COUNTY OF ELGIN PARoLAv 'RApHAFT 985 623 0830 CLERK-Clarington thin Page 004 FAX NO, 416 971 6191 P. 03 1 519 633 7661 P,03:04 Page —3- OAMIAM. KAVMA61. W %R,. c0.dN. nWSWV BARRES7ERS &Sowrx-roRB Since in the case of drain maintenance the work is not for the benefit of the municipality as a corporate entity, but rather for an identifiablegroupof landowners, the balancing process is ideally suited for Council. The County of Elgin is prepared to formalize such a procedure with DFO, but will requira that it have more influence on the fmal form of the -guidelines that it will be considering when dealing with applications for approvals. The County will utilize its own data on the history of each drain, but will certainly have regard to information collected by DFO so far, . Council, using the guidelines, would require mitigation measures where possible and practicable, legally, physically and economically. As responsible, senior government organizations, DFO and municipalities share a common mandate of public service in an efficient manner. In our respectful submission, DFO ought to seize on an opportunity to create a working relationship with the local body most closely related to the issue and most capable of accomplishing the task. There is no need to introduce another body to police the municipality. Municipalities have been charged with the responsibility for drainage and the Drainage Act does recognize that environmental issues arise. If DFO is of the view that attention to the environmental issues to date has been insufficient, then the municipality is prepared to address that concern. It will not be acceptable to place a subordinate agency in a position of approving the actions of the municipality which created it. Such a regime would be offensive to the municipality, is an added layer of bureaucracy, adds cost and blurs the statutory mandates of the respective organizations, On behalf of the Warden and Council, I ask that you give your prompt consideration to these suggestions and pmvide us with at least your preliminary response as soon as possible. The County has been receiving expressions of interests from many municipalities around tho province and anticipates that this matter will come to a head very shortly. n3/Z3/trtr Zd:41:58 EST; ASSOCIATION OF?-> 985 6Z3 0838 CLERK-Clarington Nun Page 085 MAR -23-00 THU 04:54 PM AMO FAX NO. 416 971 6191 P. 04 14RR-23-2009 13;56 COUNTY OF ELGIN 1 519 633 7661 P. 94/04 RAPHAEL Y�MOIeH M, WVy CObYPY, [ORva n WPryY BARRISTERS &SOLICITORS Page -d- I look forward to hearing from you and oust that this matter will be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties shortly. Yours truly, 0 11 PC/TK cc/ Warden McPhail✓ cc/ Mark McDonald, C.A.O.✓ 'tis ntnterial is provided under contract as a paid service by the originating organization, and does no ecessat* I e3ecl the views or positions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), its u6sidiary companies, o[tiecrs, directors or agents. 69 MUNICIPALITY OF IU.Iarington ONTARIO REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 10, 2000 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE - MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 3, 2000 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION a) Report CS -03-00 - Race Against Drugs Program 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION a) - Purchase of Mobile Skateboard Park 3. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: TUNNEY PLANNING INC. ON BEHALF OF 765400 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PD -031-00 be received; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 115 to 131 inclusive, on 40M-1929 be approved; THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD -030-00 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 -031-00 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEM PERANGE STREET - BOWMANVILLE - ONTARIO • LIC 3A6 • (905) 6233379 • FAX 6234169 'NESSITE: wwwmunici0 alit rrmcceorucn y. ciarin glon. on.ca Report Jfl - 2 - April 3, 2000 4. GREATER TORONTO AREA - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY THAT Report PD -032-00 be tabled until such time as representatives of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture make their presentation. 5. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL AND REMOVAL OF HOLDING (H) SYMBOL APPLICANT: CLARET INVESTMENTS LIMITED & 1351739 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PD -033-00 be received; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control for Lots 45 to 63 all inclusive, on 40M-1994 and the removal of the Holding (H) symbol with respect to 40M- 1994 be approved, and that the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PD -033-00 be adopted and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; THAT the by-law attached to Report PD -033-00 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -033-00 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT RE: PROPERTY MATTER THAT Report PD -034-00 be received; and THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PD -034-00 be approved. 7. RFP 2000-1, ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES - MAIN BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION OF MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE THAT Report TR -12-00 be received; THAT Shoalts and Zaback Architectd Ltd., Kingston, Ontario with a total bid (including disbursements) in the amount of $299,000.00 + GST, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP 2000-1, be awarded the contract for the architectural services for the Main Branch Library/Expansion of Municipal Administrative Centre; THAT a contingency of $50,000.00 be provided for any additional Professional Services that may be required; Report #1 - 3 - April 3, 2000 THAT the total funds required be drawn from Account #7027-00001-0501 financed from the Debenture Retirement Reserve Fund as per Report Admin -33-99; and THAT the By-law marked Schedule "B", attached to Report TR -12-00, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS APRIL 10, 2000 BY-LAWS 2000-45 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1929 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #3 of Report #I) 2000-46 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1994 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Item #5 of Report #1) 2000-47 being a by-law to amend by-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #5 of Report #I) 2000-48 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Shoalts and Zaback Architect Ltd., Ontario, for the Architectural Services for the Main Branch Library (Item #7 of Report #1) 2000-49 being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2000-23 2000-50 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council on February 21, 2000)