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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/08/2000MUNICIPALITY OF ONTARIO DATE: MAY 8, 2000 PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on April 25, 2000 PRESENTATION Ganaraska Wolves Juvenile Volleyball Team - All- Ontario Championships DELEGATIONS 1. Dave Roberts, 24 Liberty Place, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 W8 - Property Standards Issue 2. Mike Sullivan, Visual Arts Centre, P.O. Box 52, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8 - Correspondence Item D - 1 3. William Irving, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, 27 - 1300 King Street East, Oshawa, L1H 8J4 - Correspondence Item D - 5 4. Valerie Dostie, 707 Waverley Road, Bowmanville, L1C 3K3 - Report PD- 045 -00 - Street Name Change 5. Colleen Groenveld, Block Parents, 2571 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville, L1C 3K7 - Motion Regarding $5000.00 for Signs 6. Keith Vey, 54 Queen Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 M4 - Personnel Matter COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - Senior Achievement Awards CORPORATION of THE MUNI IPAUTY OF C1 ARLINGTON 46 1EMPERANCE STREET ^ BCWMANVILI_E • ONTARIO ^ L1C 3A6 • (905) 623 -3379 = FAX 623 -4169 RECYCLED PAEE62 WE:BSITE: www. r;runicipality.clarington.on,ca Council Agenda - 2 - May 8, 2000 I - 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 27, February 17 and March 16, 2000 I - 3 H. Lisi, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Milton - Oak Ridges Moraine I - 4 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa - Provincial Offences Act Administration and Revenue Issues I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge - Provincial Offences Act I - 6 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering - Provincial Offences Act I - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Provincial Offences Act I - 8 The Honourable James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs - Provincial Offences Act I - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - By -laws for the 2000 Current and Capital Budgets for Regional General Purposes, Solid Waste Management and the Related 2000 Property Tax Rates 1-10 The Township of Brock - 2 °d Annual Charity Golf Tournament I - 11 Thomas W. Flood, Co- Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000 - Games Organizing Committee Newsletter I - 12 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 18, 2000 I - 13 David H. Tsubouchi, Solicitor General - National Emergency Preparedness Weelc I - 14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Safe Streets Act, 1999 Receive for Direction D - 1 Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington - Cream of Barley Mill Site D - 2 Ministry of Transportation - Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways Council Agenda -3 - May 8, 2000 D - 3 Terri Gray, Support Services, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living - Clarmgton Project Activity Centre D - 4 Lori Ullius, Program Manager, Health Department, Region of Durham - "Health Before Pregnancy" D - 5 The Waterfront Centre - Waterfront Projects D - 6 Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Region of Durham - Enforcement of the Weed Control Act D - 7 Newton Reed, Secretary, York Presbytery - Oak Ridges Moraine D - 8 William Irving, V.P. 4- Pitch, Courtice Parks Baseball & Softball Association - Requesting a Grant for Batting Cage and Storage Unit MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 1, 2000 2. Tuition Assistance and Membership Fees for Members of Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Nomination for the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence (memorandum distributed under separate cover) BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE MAY 8, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1- 1 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising Council of the Senior Achievement Awards. Each year the Government of Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month to celebrate the experience, accomplishments and contributions seniors make to Ontario's way of life. Across the province, community organizations and local governments host special events to recognize the countless contributions seniors make to our communities. The Province of Ontario is proud to host the Senior Achievement Awards. These Awards recognize twenty individuals over the age of 65 for voluntary or professional achievements in a broad range of fields. Past recipients include: a woman who ran the first library in her town from her own home until public space could be found; a couple who have spent many hours giving one -on -one help to children at a local school; and a gentleman who taught refugees the basic requirements and skills necessary to start building a new life in Canada. The deadline for receiving the nomination form is Friday, May 12, 2000. (Receive for Information) I — 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 27, February 17 and March 16, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I — 3 H. Lisi, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Milton, advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Milton passed on April 17, 2000, the following resolution: "THAT the Town of Milton endorse the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999 and the Regional Municipality of Halton Resolution of February 9, 2000, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND THAT the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report PD -29 -00 and its related resolution concerning the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Halton and all Greater Toronto Area Member Municipalities." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - May 8, 2000 I - 4 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on April 17, 2000, passed the following resolution: 641. That the City of Oshawa enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the Region of Durham, representatives of the First Nations Band and other area municipalities to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham on the following basis: a) Oshawa accepts the Region of Durham, as an agent of the area municipalities, as the sole service provider. b) The net revenues resulting from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities based upon their taxable assessment. An appropriate provision be included to secure the agreement of the First Nations Band. C) The Region of Durham agrees that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy. d) The Oshawa share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Oshawa General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Oshawa General Levy. 2. That in the event that a tentative agreement is adopted unanimously by the other nine partners, the City of Oshawa agrees to the tentative agreement. The tentative agreement amending the split of the net revenues with 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities for the years 1998 and 1999 and a split of 40% to the Region of Durham and 60% to the area municipalities for the subsequent years. The agreement to also include an appropriate provision to secure the agreement of the First Nations Band. 3. That the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the adopted intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the City together with any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer. Summary of Correspondence -3 - May 8, 2000 4. That the Region of Durham, other area municipalities, representatives of the First Nations Band and Durham MPP's be advised of the City of Oshawa position." (Receive for Information) I - 5 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge on April 17, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the recommendation passed by the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at its meeting held on March 27, 2000, Item 9(a) Other Business pertaining to the Provincial Offences Act, 1997 be rescinded: NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED THAT: 1. That the Township of Uxbridge enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of. (a) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; (b) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split between the Region of Durham and the area municipalities, with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment, as follows: Year Region % Area Municipalities 1998 50 50 1999 50 50 2000 & on 40 60 2. That the Mayor and the Cleric be authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Township and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer; 3. The Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly; and Summary of Correspondence - 4 - May 8, 2000 4. That the foregoing approval is conditional on the Region and all area municipalities agreeing to its terms and that no further discussions or negotiations will take place." (Receive for Information) I - 6 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on April 17, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Report L11 A/00 regarding the Streamlining of Administration of the Provincial Offences Act be received and that subject to the endorsement of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Pickering Council: 1. Endorse the Consultant's recommendation that the Region of Durham be the Service Provider for the courts administration and prosecution of proceedings pursuant to the Streamlining of Administration of the Provincial Offences Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.4 (Bill 108); 2. That net POA revenues, after payment of costs to the Service Provider, be split 50% to the Region and 50% to the area municipalities for 1998 and 1999 and 40% to the Region and 60% to the area municipalities thereafter. The area municipalities' share would be distributed amongst the eight lower tier municipalities based upon taxable assessment subject to the Region agreeing that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy; 3. Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Intermunicipal Service Agreement and other related documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer; 4. Direct and such Intermunicipal Service Agreement include, among other matters, the establishment of a Joint Board of Management /Committee (made up of representatives from the municipalities and the Region) that will monitor the performance and activities of the Service Provider; Summary of Correspondence - 5 - May 8, 2000 5. That at the end of the first full calendar year of operation by the Service Provider, a financial and management audit be undertaken. (Receive for Information) I - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that the Regional Municipality of Durham on April 19, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the area municipalities in the Region to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the following basis: i) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; ii) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50 per cent to the Region and 50 per cent to the Area Municipalities based upon their taxable assessment for the years 1998 and 1999; and iii) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 40 per cent to the Region and 60 percent to the Area Municipalities based upon their taxable assessment for the year 2000 and subsequently; b) THAT the Region agrees that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy; c) THAT the Clerk and Chair be authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Region together with any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer; and d) THAT the Province of Ontario and the Area Municipalities be advised accordingly of the Regional position." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - May 8, 2000 I - 8 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, providing Council with a progress report following the first year of implementation of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative. The POA transfer was designed to give local communities responsibility for local justice matters. Over 50 per cent of the court service areas in the province either are managed by municipal partners or have scheduled implementation dates. In addition, close to 40 per cent of the POA caseload is being municipally managed. He is pleased to report that POA responsibilities have now been successfully transferred to the Regional Municipality of Hamilton - Wentworth for the Hamilton court service area (February 7), Regional Municipality of Waterloo for the Kitchener and Cambridge court service areas (February 14), County of Oxford for the Woodstock court service area (February 28), County of Perth for the Stratford court service area (March 13), and City of Kingston for the Kingston court service area (March 27). (Receive for Information) I - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with certified copies of By -law Nos. 30 -2000 - 33 -2000 inclusive, being by -laws for the 2000 Current and Capital Budgets for Regional General Purposes, Solid Waste Management and Related 2000 Property Tax Rates. (Receive for Information) 1-10 The Township of Brock, presenting to Council the Township of Brock's 2 "d Annual Golf Tournament at Cedarhurst Golf Club in Beaverton on June 22, 2000. All proceeds from this fund - raising event will be used to assist local organization in completing quality youth- oriented recreational projects in their township. The Municipality of Clarington is invited to participate in this fun filled day of golfing activities. The Township of Brock is also looking for sponsors and prize donations. (Receive for Information) I - 11 Thomas W. Flood, Co- Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000, providing Council with the Ontario Summer Games 2000, Games Organizing Committee Newsletter. They have also provided Council with a copy of the promo for the "banner program" which they are requesting that our staff review in case the Municipality of Clarington receives any enquiries. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I - 12 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated April 18, 2000. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - May 8, 2000 1-13 David H. Tsubouchi, Solicitor General, advising Council of the National Emergency Preparedness Week that is held each year during the first week of May, and runs this year from May 1 - 7, 2000. They are inviting our community to participate in this important event. During Emergency Preparedness Week, many communities in all the provinces and territories will be participating in activities aimed at increasing awareness of emergency preparedness. The slogan for Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 is: Together We Prepare: The Family, The Community and the Country. His ministry will be marking Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 by launching Project Storm Watch, a program developed in partnership by Emergency Measures Ontario and the Meteorological Services of Canada - Ontario Region. Project Storm Watch is a program designed to raise awareness in communities about severe summer weather phenomena, and precautions that should be taken in the event of severe weather conditions. In Ontario, April marks the beginning of the severe summer weather season, which can last well into October. This year, the focus of Project Storm Watch is tornadoes. Each year, an average of 15 tornadoes touch down in Ontario. Over the next year as part of Project Storm Watch, Emergency Measures Ontario will offer workshops on tornadoes and severe weather in various communities, in cooperation with Meterorological Services of Canada. He invites us to participate in these sessions. (Receive for Information) 1-14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Council with respect to the Safe Streets Act, 1999, which he understands has given rise to certain concerns in some municipalities and community fund raising groups. The Highway Traffic Act has always made it an offence for someone, while on a roadway, to stop or attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any commodity or service to anyone in the vehicle. Traditionally, law enforcement agents have worked co- operatively with non - profit charitable organizations. The Safe Streets Act simply adds that it is an offence to approach a vehicle to offer a commodity or service, or to solicit for money while on a roadway. It does not prevent someone from soliciting money in a non - aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if the person soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard, median or other place that is not a roadway. This government appreciates the valuable contributions voluntary organizations make to the quality of life in the province and recognizes how much these activities contribute to the well -being and strength of Ontario communities. Mr. O'Toole encourages charities to work with local police services in advance of their activities so that charities' activities are in compliance with the Safe Streets Act and the Highway Traffic Act. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - May 8, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising that on March 22, 2000, the Board of Directors passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is a vibrant and growing organization dedicated to promoting the arts within this community; AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre requires additional physical space to carry on and expand it's programming; AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre has requested for several years that it be permitted to expand to occupy the entire premises of the Cream of Barley Mill site including that portion of the building currently occupied by the Bowmanville Baseball Association for storage purposes. RESOLVED that this board request that the Municipality of Clarington provide alternative accommodation to the Bowmanville Baseball Association and that the latter be given a reasonable opportunity to surrender the premises currently occupied by it at the Cream of Barley Mill site." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Property Manager) D-2 Ministry of Transportation, providing Council with the third draft of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (the "Standards ") for our review and comments. This draft of the Standards is presented as a draft regulation. This will enable us to review the Standards, as they would appear in their final format, as a regulation under the Municipal Act. The deadline for submission of written comments is August 4, 2000. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) D - 3 Terri Gray, Support Services, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, writing to Council regarding the future needs of Clarington residents with developmental disabilities. She would like to thank the Municipality for all the support they have received with their Activity Centre located at 132 Church Street in Bowmanville. The Centre has been very successful in providing supports and services to people of Clarington with developmental disabilities. They have been in operation since November 1997. The location of 132 Church Street provided them with their beginning. The support they have received from the community, partnership agencies and the families has allowed for exciting results. Summary of Correspondence - 9 - May 8, 2000 As part of their role they are looking at future needs in Clarington. They are aware that within a two year period 25 students with developmental disabilities will be graduating from Courtice Secondary School. This is not taking into account the regular referrals they receive from the community at large. Currently there are 35 registered active members at the centre. With this in mind, they are planning around the support demands these changes will bring to Clarington. With all partners involved, the building at 132 Church Street is being used to its maximum. The youth Centre has experienced a significant increase in activity. The space in the rest of the leased portion of the building is being used to its full capacity. It has become apparent that they are in need of a larger space. They are requesting that the Municipality consider the Clarington Project Activity Centre for the Library location on Church Street when it becomes available. Realizing that the Library will not be moving for some time, consideration and confirmation to relocate to the Library location would give the Clarington Project the opportunity to make the plans needed for a smooth transition to a new location. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Property Manager) D-4 Lori Ullius, Program Manager, Health Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim June 2000 as "Health Before Pregnancy" month in the Municipality of Clarington. During this month, Durham Region Health Department Public Health Nurses will highlight lifestyle habits before pregnancy that can affect the health of the baby. The overall theme is "Health Before Pregnancy Makes A Difference" with the following topics given special consideration: • Healthy nutrition (a diet which includes foods rich in folic acid) • Active living (healthy body weight) • Avoidance of alcohol and substance use • Awareness of community resources Throughout this month, the campaign will include radio and television announcements, displays, newspaper articles and posters throughout Durham Region. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 5 The Waterfront Center, providing Council with the Waterfront Projects entry guidelines. 2000 Excellence on the Waterfront is a juried competition to recognize: top - quality urban waterfront projects; comprehensive waterfront plans and outstanding citizen efforts. There are seven project types so that undertakings of a like nature are judged against each other. Projects may be from any time period, current or historic; submittals of classic projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk are encouraged. If new work, the project must be substantially built. Summary of Correspondence -10- May 8, 2000 The following examples given are meant to be suggestive only and do not restrict entries to the listed types of projects: Artistic /Cultural /Educational Fountains, concert facilities, public art or aquariums /nature centers. Deadlines must be postmarked by July 1, 2000. (Motion to direct Municipal Cleric to place an advertisement in the local newspapers to advise residents of the competition) D-6 Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising Council that within accordance of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5, the Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for the enforcement of the Act within the Region. As allowed for under section 16 of the Act, the Region requires that Council pass a resolution directing the Regional Weed Inspector(s) to: • Destroy any noxious weeds or weed seeds on any subdivided portions of the municipality and on lots not exceeding 10 acres; • The municipality advertise in a newspaper having general circulation in our municipality notice of this action. The Region of Durham will require certified copies of the Notice to Property Owners and the resolution. The Notice of Property Owners should be advertised in a newspaper between May 15, 2000 and May 19, 2000. (Motion to authorize the publication of a Public Notice, regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario and direct the Regional Weed inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of this municipality against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under The Municipal Act) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - May 8, 2000 D - 7 Newton Reed, Secretary York Presbytery, writing Council regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine. York Presbytery of the United Church of Canada passed the following resolution: "Faith Base: We believe in the abundance of God's creation and our responsibility to nurture and share it. The New Creed of The United Church of Canada states that we are called to live with respect in Creation. Background: The Oak Ridges Moraine covers a large number of hectares in the middle of York Presbytery, extending beyond our eastern and western borders. The Moraine is an environmentally sensitive area which is not yet fully understood. It is the source of several streams and rivers. York Presbytery feels the need for much more comprehensive scientific study to be done on the Moraine and adjoining regions. The Moraine is a part of several municipalities, and those municipalities have not come together to form a common approach to development on the Moraine. The Provincial Government, the only body capable of the required research and coordination, has adopted a `hands -off approach, which may very well leave the critical decisions by default to a few members of the non - elected Ontario Municipal Board. It is our view that the potential exists for irreparable damage to be done to the environment by hasty or ill - considered development on the Moraine. THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that York Presbytery contact the various municipalities, and the Federal and Provincial Governments, and the Ontario Municipal Board, asking that a freeze be placed on development on the Oak Ridges Moraine until such time as a common environmental study may be made, and so that the Province, in consultation with the Federal and Municipal governments, can provide a common, responsible, and properly funded approach, to ensure both the viability of the ecosystem and due attention to housing needs; and THAT copies of this motion be sent to the offices of other religious groups; and Summary of Correspondence -12- May 8, 2000 THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Sierra Club, the Canadian Wildlife Society, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine, Save the Rouge Moraine, and the Federation of Ontario Naturalists; and THAT York Presbytery petition Toronto Conference to pass a similar resolution on Development on the Oak Ridges Moraine." (Motion for Direction) D - 8 William Irving, V.P. 4- Pitch, on behalf of the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, requesting support and some assistance in the construction of a Batting Cage and Storage Unit for the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association. The C.P.B.S.A. has, for the last 13 years, been providing summer baseball, softball, 4 -pitch and T -Ball programs for young people ages 4 to 18 yrs. in the Courtice area. They are a non - profit association, operated by volunteers, funded solely through player registration fees and team sponsorships. This year they have over 500 players registered and a total of 41 teams. The Batting Cage and Storage Unit they are proposing will greatly enhance their ability to develop players fundamental skills as well as provide a more convenient and less costly storage place for uniforms and equipment. A letter outlining their proposal for the project was sent to Mr. Stephen Vokes, Director of Public Works. This letter prompted further discussions with Public Works with respect to project design, costs estimates, etc. and they value our experience and appreciate our help in this matter. Their Association has fundraised specifically for this purpose and has $25,000.00 allocated for the project. Current estimates suggest that this will not likely cover the entire cost of the project and therefore they are asking Council's assistance in the form of a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to help them with this project. (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS MAY 8, 2000 BY -LAWS 2000 -59 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Lizjan Developments Inc.) (Report PD- 042 -00) 2000 -60 being a by -law to amend By -law 86 -112, a by -law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 47 of Report #1) MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON COUNCIL MEETING MAY 8, 2000 - 7:00 P.M. FILE THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Meeting: Council File # Date: Monday, May 8, 2000 Res. # Addendum to Report #: PD -042-00 File #: ZBA 99-029; 18T-99018 By-law # Subject: REZONING AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS APPLICANT: LIZJAN DEVELOPMENTS INC. PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWN OF 13OWMANVILLE FILE NO.: ZBA 99-029; 18T-99018 Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended to Council the following: THAT Addendum to Report PD -042-00 be received; 2. THAT Council approve the revisions of the conditions of draft plan approval and the zoning by-law for the subject lands as contained in this Report; 3. THAT a copy of the report and Council's decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Ontario Municipal Board; and 4. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report PD -042-00 was forwarded to the General Purpose and Administration Committee for consideration on May 1, 2000 recommending a proposed set of conditions of draft plan approval and a zoning by-law for endorsement by Council. 2. School Board Conditions The conditions regarding the school site were not settled at the time of the General Purpose and Administration Committee. The School Board and applicant accepted conditions 35 and 36. Both parties did not concur with condition 28. The original Condition # 28 required the applicant to arrange the conveyance of Block 141, contained within the abutting Registered Plan 40M-1776, to the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board prior to final approval and registration of this plan of subdivision. Through previous approvals, this Block was intended for consolidation with the proposed ADDENDUM REPORT PD -042-00 PAGE 2 school block in the subject plan. The applicant was concerned that this requirement could stall the registration of the subdivision plan indefinitely if a satisfactory agreement for transfer of this Block could not be reached. The School Board does not want to purchase the site. Condition # 28 has been revised so that it only prohibits the issuance of Building Permit on Block B, a future residential block, until Block 141 has been appropriately conveyed to an abutting property or properties (See Attachment No. 1). This could include either a transfer to the future school site or to abutting residential properties. This condition will ensure that no landlocked land parcels are created, staffs primary objective. It effectively freezes one lot comprised of land in both the Eiram (Melody Homes) and Lizjan subdivisions until this issue is resolved. 3. Zoning By-law The applicant has requested the following minor amendments to the zoning by-law since Monday, May 1, 2000, which Staff are willing to support. The .proposed changes are contained in Attachment No. 2 and have been bolded for Council's convenience. a) The interior side yard setback has been amended for 9.5 metre and 10.5 metre single detached lots, which do not contain an attached garage or carport. Instead of containing 3.0 metre and 1.2 metre setbacks, the 1.2 metre setback has been decreased to 0.6 metres. This makes it consistent with the lots with attached garages and allows for greater design flexibility. This could encourage the applicant to site detached garages in the rear yard. Staff feel the request is minor and desirable. b) Although unenclosed porches can extend into a front yard by 1.5 metres, these structures cannot extend into an exterior side yard. This provision has been amended to allow unenclosed porches to extend into an exterior side yard by 1.5 metres to permit development of wrap-around porches. This design feature creates an urban feel and orients development towards the street. The developer must still fulfil all site triangle requirements for corner visibility. Staff have no objection to this amendment. 4. Parking Plan One of the final approval requirements was the submission of an on -street parking plan. The applicant submitted this plan for review, which was found to be satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. ADDENDUM REPORT PD -042-00 PAGE 3 Conclusion The Solicitor will be presenting Report PD -042-00 and this Addendum at the Board Hearing commencing Monday morning. The Solicitor will be requesting the Board to withhold its decision until it has been advised that Council has adopted the recommendations contained in this Addendum Report. lufomefM.C.I.P., R.P.P. of Planning & Development RH*DJC*cc May 5, 2000 Reviewed by, Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Chief Administrative Officer Attachment No. 1 - Revisions to Conditions of Draft Plan Approval Attachment No. 2 - Revisions to Zoning By-law Interested parties to be notified of Council and Committee's decision: Mr. Philip Litowitz Lizjan Developments Inc. 3845 Bathurst Street Suite 103 Downsview, Ontario M511 3N2 Mr. Julius DeRuyter PMG Planning Consultants 227 Bridgeland Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6A lY7 Mr. John Rackstraw 7 Hooper Square Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 4X7 Attachment No. 1 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAN REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN SUBDIVISION AGREEMENT (CONT'D) The wording in Condition # 28 as contained in Attachment No. 4 of Report PD -042-00 should be deleted and replaced with the following wording: 28. That the Owner agrees that no Building Permit shall be issued on a Lot comprised of Block B, as contained in this draft plan of subdivision, until Block 141 and Block 142, as contained in Registered Plan 40M-1776, are appropriately consolidated with other lands in a manner satisfactory to the Director of Planning and Development. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ATTACHMENT N2 BY-LAW NUMBER 2000 - being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle. WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle in accordance with application ZBA 99-029 and 1 ST -99018 to permit the development of a residential plan of subdivision. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clatington enacts as follows: Section 13.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO (R2) ZONE" is hereby further amended by adding thereto, the following new Subsection 13.4.26, as follows: "13.4.26 URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (R2-26) ZONE Notwithstanding Section 13.1 i iii) and 3.2, those lands zoned (R2-26) on the schedules to this By-law shall also be subject to the following zone regulations: a) Lot Area (minimum) 280 square metres b) Lot Frontage (minimum) i) interior lot 9.5 metres i) exterior lot 11.5 metres C) Yard Requirements (minimum) i) front yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport 4.5 metres to dwelling ii) interior side yard 1.2 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other side with attached private garage or carport 3.0 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other side without an attached private garage or carport iii) exterior side yard 3.0 metres to dwelling, 1.5 metres to unenclosed porch" Section 13.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO (R2) ZONE" is hereby further amended by adding thereto, the following new Subsection 13.4.27, as follows: "13.4.27 URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (R2-27) ZONE Notwithstanding Section 3.11 Iii) and 13.2, those lands zoned (R2-27) on the schedules to this By-law shall also be subject to the following zone regulations: a) Lot Area (minimum) 310 square metres b) Lot Frontage (minimum) i) interior lot 10.5 metres ii) exterior lot 12.5 metres -2- c) Yard Requirements (minimum) i) front yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport 4.5 metres to dwelling ii) interior side yard 1.2 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other side with attached private garage or carport 3.0 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other side without an attached private garage or carport iii) exterior side yard 3.0 metres to dwelling, 1.5 metres to unenclosed porch" Section 13.4 "SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS - URBAN RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO (R2) ZONE" is hereby further amended by adding thereto, the following new Subsection 13.4.28, as follows: "13.4.28 URBAN RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (112.28) ZONE Notwithstanding Section 13.2, those lands zoned (R2-28) on the schedules to this By-law shall also be subject to the following zone regulations: a) Lot Frontage (minimum) i) exterior lot 14.0 metres b) Yard Requirements (minimum) i) front yard 6.0 metres to private garage or carport 4.5 metres to dwelling ii) exterior side yard 3.0 metres to dwelling, 1.5 metres to unenclosed porch." 2. Schedule "3" to By-law 84.63 as amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zone designation from: "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R1-42) Zone" "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Type Two ((H)R2) Zone" "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-26) Zone" "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-27) Zone" "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Holding - Urban Residential Exception ((H)R2-28) Zone" "Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Environmental Protection (EP) Zone" 3. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall form part of this By-law. 4. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act. BY-LAW read a first time this day of 2000. BY-LAW read a second time this day of 2000. BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this day of 2000. MAYOR CLERK MUNICIPALITY OF Iarington ONTARIO DATE: MAY 8, 2000 PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on April 25, 2000 PRESENTATION Ganaraska Wolves Juvenile Volleyball Team - All -Ontario Championships DELEGATIONS Dave Roberts, 24 Liberty Place, Bowmanville, LIC 1 W8 - Property Standards Issue 2. Mike Sullivan, Visual Arts Centre, P.O. Box 52, Bowmanville, LIC 3K8 - Correspondence Item D - 1 3. William Irving, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, 27 - 1300 King Street East, Oshawa, L I H 8J4 - Correspondence Item D - 5 4. Valerie Dostie, 707 Waverley Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3 - Report PD -045-00 - Street Name Change Colleen Groenveld, Block Parents, 2571 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K7 - Motion Regarding $5000.00 for Signs 6. Keith Vey, 54 Queen Street, Bowmanville, LIC 1M4 - Personnel Matter COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - Senior Achievement Awards CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET - BOWMANVILLE • ONTARIO • LIC 3A6 • (905) 6233379 . FAX 623-4169 WEBSITE: www.munin PalNy.cla,,nglon.on.ca �emnroroex Council Agenda -2- May 8, 2000 1-2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 27, February 17 and March 16, 2000 I - 3 H. Lisi. Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Milton - Oak Ridges Moraine I - 4 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa - Provincial Offences Act Administration and Revenue Issues I - 5 -Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, The Corporation of the TownsIgP— f Uxbridge - Provincial Offences Act I - 6 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk_, The Corporation of the City of Pickering - Provincial Offences Act I - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Provincial Offences Act 1 - 8 The Honourable James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs - Provincial Offences Act I - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - By-laws for the 2000 Current and Capital Budgets for Regional General Purposes, Solid Waste Management and the Related 2000 Property Tax Rates 1- 10 -The Township of Brock - 2"d Annual Charity Golf Tournament [ - 11 Thomas W. Flood, Co -Chair, Ontario Summer Games 2000 - Games Organizing Committee Newsletter I - 12 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated April 18, 2000 1- 13 David H. Tsubouchi, Solicitor General - National Emergency Preparedness Week I - 14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Safe Streets Act, 1999 Receive for Direction D - 1 Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington - Cream of Bazley Mill Site D - 2 Ministry of Transportation - Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways Council Agenda -3 - May 8, 2000 D - 3 Terri Gray, Support Services, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living - Clarington Project Activity Centre D - 4 Lori Ullius. Program Manager, Health Department, Region of Durham - "Health Before Pregnancy' D - 5 The Waterfront Centre - Waterfront Projects D - 6 Mike Slocombe. Operations Technician, Region of Durham - Enforcement of the Weed Control Act - D - 7 Newton Reed, Secretary, York Presbytery - Oak Ridges Moraine -_ D - 8 William Irving, V.P. 4 -Pitch, Courtice Parks Baseball & Softball Association - Requesting a Grant for Batting Cage and Storage Unit MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS I . General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May I , 2000 2. Tuition Assistance and Membership Fees for Members of Council UNFINISHED BUSINESS Nomination for the 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence (memorandum distributed under separate cover) BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Council Minutes MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday. April 25, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYER Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. - ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Harare Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young April 25, 2000 Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Camana (attended until 9:28 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Creme Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer. M. Marano (attended until 9:28 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:28 p.m.) Division Fire Chief, G. Weir (attended until 9:28 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #4 and also By-law #2000-55. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-209-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 10, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 2 - April 25, 2000 PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION DELEGATION In accordance with Section 20 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is holding a hearing into a complaint filed by Aird & Berlis on behalf of Ridge Pine Park Inc., owner and operator of Wilmot Creek. David Rice, addressed Council on behalf of Rice Development and Ridge Pine Park. Mr. Rice is of the opinion that the development agreement entered into in 1981 between the Town of Newcastle and Ridge Pine Park is grandfathered by the municipality's new Development Charge By-law. He is requesting Council to stand behind this development agreement and direct staff to return funds which have been over paid for building permits in March 2000. Mr. Rice proceeded to explain the design of the homes in Wilmot Creek to illustrate that they truly are mobile homes. Kim Kovar, Aird & Berlis, Suite 1800, Box 754, 181 Bay Street, Toronto, M5J 2T9 reiterated Mr. Rice's comments that the 1981 agreement is grandfathered with the new Development Charge By-law and stated that parties of an agreement cannot alter the agreement at their desire. Susan Arends, Marketing, Tourism and Communications Department, indicated that the municipality, in partnership with Ontario Power Generation - Darlington, sponsored the "Frozen in Time" photo contest this past winter. Of the 27 entries which were received, the photo "Lighthouse on Guard" by photographer Timothy Cadden. has been chosen as the winner. Together with Phil LeSauvage, Manager, Public Affairs, Ontario Power Generation Darlington, Mayor Hamre presented a digital camera to Mr. Cadden in recognition of his prize entry. Scott Creed, 150 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO appeared before Council to request to be added to Schedule "C" of the municipality's Exotic Animal By-law to allow him to keep exotic cats which he uses in relation to his business for education purposes. Mr. Creed has been operating from this property for several years, however, it has recently come to his attention that he has been doing so in contravention of both the zoning by-law and the exotic animal by-law. He has submitted a rezoning application to the Planning and Development Department. Council Minutes 3 - April 25, 2000 DELEGATIONS Otto Provenzano. 309 Kenwood Road. Whitby, LIN 2G2 addressed Council with respect to snow clearing on sidewalks adjacent to 1678 Highway 2. Courtice, Ontario. Mr. Provenzano indicated that this property has a frontage of 625 feet on Highway 2. The sidewalk is generally being used for residents to access the Courtice Community Centre, therefore, Mr. Provenzano is of the opinion that the municipality should clear the sidewalk of snow rather than the property owner. With such a large frontage, he feels it is unfair to have to shovel the entire sidewalk. Resolution #C-210-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-211-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 7, I - 27,1 - 28 and 1 -29. "CARRIED" I - 1 P.M. Madill. Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council C I O.MO of the Region of Durham on April 5, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding Waste Diversion Organization: "THAT Report #2000 -WR -7 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington and Councillor David Ryan, City of Pickering." (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 4 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council C10.MO of the Region of Durham on April 5, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding the Interim Report from the Public Works Officials "Who does What" Committee: "a) THAT the `Who Does What' Service -ReviewInterim Report from the Public Works Officials within Durham, attached to Report #2000-W-31 of the Comm_ is'sioner of Works, be received for information; b) THAT the progress made so far by the 'Who Does What' Committee be supported; C) THAT the 'Who Does What' Committee be encouraged to continue and to meet the guidelines set by Regional Council; and d) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-31 be forwarded to the area municipalities." (Received for Information) 1-3 Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha E05.GE Conservation Authority, announcing that Kawartha Conservation is now the distributor of Arbour rain barrels. The use of rain barrels to collect water for later use in lawn and garden watering is an excellent means of conserving water and ensuring a healthier and cleaner environment. Public response to this initiative has been very positive and they are seeking our cooperation to further promote this conservation initiative. The barrels cost $70.00 plus PST. People wishing to purchase barrels can do so from the Kawartha Conservation office at Ken Reid Conservation Area. They believe that the barrels are a good means of conserving water and that the public very much appreciates the opportunity of obtaining them locally, at a reasonable cost, with the knowledge that their purchase supports conservation. (Received for Information) I - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council C 10.M0 of the Region of Durham on April 5. 2000, passed the following resolution regarding the review of the Durham Regional Official Plan: "a) THAT the initiation of the Durham Regional Official Plan review, outlined in Report #2000-P-26 of the Commissioner of Planning, be endorsed: and Council Minutes - 5 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS b) THAT a copy of Report #2000-P-26 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities, Conservation Authorities in Durham and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing." (Received for Information) I - 5 Executive of the Clarington Boy's Slo-Pitch Association, thanking the R04.GE Municipality of Clarington for the warm reception they received when they presented their cheque to Council. They believe that this is the direction that all teams should take as a partner in the community. This will improve the diamonds for all the kids without taxing the Municipality's budget. Hopefully this sets a precedent for other Leagues to follow. This way, in a short time, there will be a lot more diamonds available to our children and our town. (Received for Information) 1 - 6 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee C061A dated March 21, 2000. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) 1 -8 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting dated March 23, C06.VA 2000.- (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) 1 - 9 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting dated April 6, C06.VA 2000. (Received for Information) 1 - 10 John Wiersma, President & Chief Executive Officer, Veridian E06.GE Corporation, providing a copy of the press release on their acquisition of Port Hope Hydro. Port Hope Hydro is in their long term strategic interest due to its proximity to Clarington. The new Clarington/Port Hope Service Centre will have the critical mass for their field operations east of Oshawa. Port Hope Hydro also has significant in terms of long term shareholder value. The distribution system is in excellent condition and Port Hope has a high proportion of industrial load. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 6 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS I - 11 Hazel McCallion. Mayor, City of Mississauga, writing to The Honourable C10.MO Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that the City of Mississauga on March 29, 2000, passed the following recommendation: "WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing was sent a copy of the report dated January 2000 prepared by the mayors of Markham, Vaughan, Burlington, Brampton, Newmarket and Mississauga which requested that the Province proceed with the job of restructuring in the 905 areas; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Mississauga at its meeting on January 19. 2000, passed Resolution 0018-2000 requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing deal with the six Mayors' report on the restructuring of municipal government in the 905 Regions by the end of February 2000; AND WHEREAS the Minister has advised by letter dated March 16, 2000, that the Provincial Government is awaiting the report of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) regarding its roles and responsibilities; AND WHEREAS the Mississauga Members of Council are concerned that this report be dealt with by the current members who are familiar with the GTSB; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing request that this report be submitted to the GTSB at the latest by early November 2000 in order that the present members are able to deal with the matter." (Received for Information) 1- 12 Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs, responding to the Administrator -Clerk. Township of Scugog regarding the recent changes in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs. He is pleased to provide further clarification about the future business direction of the ministry. This direction, while significant, is in fact a stage is an evolution that has been occurring for some time. As we enter the new millennium, the ministry must provide provincial leadership on a number of critical issues facing rural Ontario. A framework is under development to balance livestock production, environmental concerns, and rural non-farm interests. Council Minutes - 7 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS The ministry will focus on the quality and accessibility of our rural water supply, as well as address food safety and on-farm food quality concerns, continue to improve pesticide use, and explore the potential of genetically modified foods. The realignment of OMAFRA will assist in meeting these challenges. Through their provincial specialists and program leads, as well as regional economic development staff, they will continue to provide information directly to clients in a number of ways including their popular publications, factsheets, and over the Internet. Ministry specialists located in 13 resource centres and seven co -locations will have many opportunities to meet and interact with farmers across the province as they continue to tackle key issues facing the agriculture and food sectors. Staff at six northern sites will work regionally with clients while 16 regional information coordinators will be located across southern Ontario. Their role will be to help increase awareness in the agri-food community of emerging trends and technologies and identify issues that arise in the region. They will co-ordinate and market the resources of the ministry to the agri-food and rural community by providing information through media releases, articles and speaking engagements to various groups. They will also work closely with staff of Government Information Centres, two of which are located in Whitby and Lindsay, to ensure that information is also made available to clients through these locations. (Received for Information) 1- 13 Charles E. Packer, Site Vice President, Darlington Nuclear Generating E05.GE Station, providing Council with the annual report cards for Ontario Power Generation Nuclear and Darlington Nuclear. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) 1- 14 Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs, Pickering Nuclear, providing Council with E05.GE their monthly Report Card for Ontario Power Generation Nuclear and Pickering and Darlington Nuclear. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 8 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 15 Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, advising Council of a letter sent to Sandy Archibald regarding her concerns for the future of the Integrated Pest Management program. This government is committed to providing the information to farm and rural families that will ensure they are able to make sound business decisions. Several of their strong provincial grower organizations, private. sector consultants and not-for-profit sector groups have the abitity46= as - deliverers of information and expertise. It is now necessary t'a redirect resources to providing solutions to the key critical piovinciatissues identified by farm organizations. These issues include the quality and accessibility to our rural water supply, food safety and on-farm food quality concerns, improved pesticide use and exploring the potential of genetically modified foods. The realignment of OMAFRA will assist in meeting these challenges. OMAFRA will establish 13 sites across Ontario, known as resource centres where specialists will be able to provide expert information to farmers and agri-business across the province. An enhanced number of pathways are being developed to deliver information, including the award winning Internet web site and contact through provincial events, such as the Horticultural Crops Conference and the media and farm press. In addition, specialist staff will provide new technology interpretation and training to agri-business staff and private consultants through workshops, seminars and conferences. Farm and rural organizations are maturing and well organized to be key points of delivery for OMAFRA programs. They are working closely with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association and the Ontario Apple Commission to ensure the continuity of technology transfer to Ontario growers. - (Received for Information) 1- 16 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, requesting M02.GE nominations for the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship recognizes and encourages the virtues of good citizenship by honouring Ontarians who have made outstanding public contributions through exceptional long-term efforts. The award reflects their acts of selflessness, generosity and kindness, and outstanding contributions to community life. Among the 336 past recipients of this award are the founders of Bereaved Families of Ontario, a self-help, mutual aid organization, who were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the province; a woman who co-founded the Kingston and District Association of Parents of Physically Handicapped Children to help parents of disabled children; and the co-ordinator of the Sault Search and Rescue Unit who was responsible for exceptional volunteer training and fund-raising events for the unit. Council Minutes - 9 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS The deadline for receiving nomination forms is April 28, 2000. (Received for Information) 1- 17 I.L. Goucher, Public Information Coordinator, VE55 Camp X on the Air M02.GE Again, advising Council of a commemoration for the heroes of Camp X with the return of Camp X to the air. Camp X was where 'secret agents' _- - trained before being parachuted into Nazi occupied territory to not only lead the resistance movement, but to provide valuable information to invading Allied Armies. This event will commemorate the fifty-fifth anniversary of VE Day, May 8, 2000. On May 6"', 7°i and 8"', Amateur Radio operators will be setting up a Special Event Amateur Radio station on the grounds of Camp X Intrepid Park, Whitby. (Received for Information) Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home F2 LDE Builders' Association, advising Council of a letter Mr. Murphy sent to the Mayor of the City of Brampton regarding alternative financing proposals for various projects within the City of Brampton. The City of Brampton suggested that a "voluntary" payment of approximately $1,000 be applied to every single family home in Brampton to finance a theatre and central square in downtown Brampton. At the meeting there were other ideas tabled for creative financing. They wish to inform the City of Brampton that the building and development industry cannot afford to pay .,voluntary" charges for projects, no matter how important. The second reason for writing this letter is to suggest that municipalities across the GTA and indeed Ontario all face the same challenge - dealing with increased responsibilities from the province and federal governments while financing costs from a limited tax base - property taxes, development charges and building permit fees. The development and building industry pays the majority of these costs that are then passed along to purchasers. GTHBA would suggest that in Mayor Robertson's role as Chair of the GTA Mayors and Chairs, they strike a Municipal Finance Sub -Committee to examine other revenue sources to these traditional revenues. These could include many creative measures that several American municipalities have access to but are prohibited within Ontario. (Received for Information) 1- 19 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee Meeting dated March 15, C06.AN 2000. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 10- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 Deb Street sending a post card to the Mayor and Members of Council M02.GE thanking them for their generosity and support in the "Call Ship Millennium Challenge. She thanks Council for making her dreams come true. Ms. Street will update us on her amazing experience on the high seas when she returns. Because of our support she has reached her goals and she is ready to take her challenge aboard these tall ships to represent youth/Canada/B owmanvi l le. (Received for Information) 1-21 Charlene Lavigne, Deputy City Clerk, the City of Guelph, advising that C10.MO the Council of the City of Guelph on April 33.'2000. passed the following resolution: "THAT By-law (1995)-14892, known as the smoking by-law, be amended to designate bingo halls and bowling alleys to be smoke free by September 30, 2000; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and municipalities with a population of 50,000 or greater." (Received for Information) 1-22 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated March 20, 2000. CO6.NE (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Received for Information) 1-23 David Anderson, Minister of Environment, advising Council that he expects to table the Species at Risk Act (SARA) in the House of Commons next week. Following years of consultation and debate, the federal government has developed comprehensive legislation to protect species at risk on all lands throughout Canada. To provide effective species and habitat protection, they have chosen a balanced approach that works on the ground. SARA will ensure that science is the foundation for assessing which species are at risk. It creates mechanisms and powers to act upon scientific assessments by mandating plans to recover species. Furthermore, SARA will provide encouragement and incentives for Canadians, including landowners, land users and municipalities, to protect critical habitat through voluntary stewardship activities. Such cooperative activities are the best means to protect species, and are the preferred approach. However, where such measures are insufficient, SARA will provide the federal government with the authority to protect critical habitat anywhere in the country. Council Minutes - I 1 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS SARA will also enable compensation to be paid to landowners and land users for losses suffered as a result of unexpected and unusual impacts from the user of prohibitions against alteration or destruction of identified critical habitat. Mr. Anderson is hoping that he can count on the Municipality of Clarington's support as a municipal representative to meet our responsibility to the world and to future generations to protect our wildlife and species at risk. (Received for Information) 1-24 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the M02.GE Municipality of Clarington to participate in the Communitv Action Awards. The Province of Ontario recognizes individuals who have endeavoured to improve the lives of persons with disabilities and make Ontario a better place. Each spring fifteen Ontarians are chosen to receive the Community Action Award. These individuals will have made a significant contribution to their communities by promoting integration and independence, or will have shown commitment and dedication to developing the integration and independence, or will have shown commitment and dedication to developing the potential of persons with disabilities and improving their quality of life. As in past years, recipients will be people who have shown leadership in preventing and removing barriers that impede the full participation of persons with disabilities in our society and economy. The deadline for returning nomination forms is Friday, May 5, 2000. (Received for Information) 1 - 25 Tony Clement. Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that he is introducing legislation that would establish rules relating to questions on municipal ballots and make the results of such questions binding on local councils if voter turnout was sufficient. This government feels that putting questions on municipal ballots is a means of improving accountability and public trust in government. This bill is therefore intended to strengthen the role of voters in the local democratic process. The Direct Democracy Through Municipal Referendums Act, 2000 also builds on the initiatives of the Fewer Municipal Politicians Act, 1999. so it addresses reform in other municipalities as well. (Received for Information) 1-26 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting C06.CL dated April 18. 2000. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Council Minutes - 12- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-30 The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that the C 10.MO Township of Uxbridge passed the following resolution: "THAT the recommendation passed by the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at its meeting held on March 27, 2000, Item_ 9(a) Other Business pertaining to the Provincial__Offettees_Act, 1997 be rescinded: NOW THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED THAT: That the Township of Uxbridge enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of: (a) the Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; (b) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split between the Region of Durham and the area municipalities, with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment, as follows: - Year Region % Area Municipalities 1998 50 50 1999 -& 50 50 2000 on 40 60 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Township and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer; The Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly; and That the foregoing approval is conditional on the Region and all area municipalities agreeing to its terms and that no further discussions or negotiations will take place. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 13 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 31 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, introducing Direct Democracy M06.GE through Municipal Referendums Act, 2000. Minister Clement has introduced new legislation, Bill 62, that deals with a number of issues, including: • Provisions for a binding municipal referendum (council initiated, not voter initiated) _ - • The elimination of the provision that would allow 75 electors to petition the Minister to appoint a restructuring commission • Greater discretion to the Minister in defining the area subject of a restructuring commission, to make the area larger or smaller • The ability to maintain the different tax ratios between residential and other property tax classes when separated municipalities and countries amalgamate • The direct -election of council in the Region of Waterloo and reduction of the size of local councils • New Provisions and changes to the Fewer Municipal Politicians Act, 1999 as it relates to the recent restructuring in four regions, and includes the repeal of the power for Cabinet to amend any Act (generally referred to as the Henry VIII clauses) (Received for Information) 1-32 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, clarifying what is "Within the Municipal Jurisdiction". In response to Minister Clement's introduction of municipal referendum legislation, AMO President Michael Power said, "Credibility, accountability and consistency and the wise use of taxpayer's dollars cannot be achieved by this legislation if we cannot clarify for the public and ourselves what is within the municipal jurisdiction. If this is to be done on a case-by-case basis as the Minister has stated, then there will be greater confusion and frustration for the public and the two orders of government." There is an overwhelming need to complete the job of setting out what is a provincial versus a municipal government responsibility. AMO has asked the province to not proceed with this legislation until the credibility and value of the province -wide referendum legislation is proven. Municipal government leads all orders of government in terms of direct access, openness and accountability. At the municipal level, public consultation is carried out as good practice. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 14- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1 - 7 Milt Wilson, Fire Chief, City of Oshawa, advising that the Council of the City of Oshawa passed the following recommendation regarding Fire and Fire/Emergency Emergency Services training: Training H12.TR "THAT Council supports the concept of a jointly managed training facility and that this recommendation is forwarded to all Durham municipal councils seeking their participation in a feasibility study of the concept." Resolution #C-212-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-213-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-212-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the correspondence be referred to the Fire Chief for review and comment back to Milt Wilson, Fire Chief, City of Oshawa." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-212-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." 1-27 Sam Synard, President. Federation of Canadian Municipalities, encouraging the Municipality of Clarington to apply for the FCM-CH2M FCM-CH2M Sustainable Community Award. The Federation of Canadian Award Municipalities (FCM) and CH2M Hill, one of North America's leading AOLFE engineering and environmental services firms, are proud to recognize excellence in municipal service delivery that contributes to a sustainable future. Municipal governments can be key players in global efforts to protect out climate. Sharing municipal best practices makes good economic sense too. Council Minutes - 15 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Building retrofits, more effective water treatment and distribution, waste reduction, improved fleet management, innovative policies and by-laws, etc., can help reduce municipal operating costs, while having a positive impact on the environment. They encourage municipal governments of all population sizes to apply for the FCM-CH2M Sustainable Community - Award. Winners will receive prizes that help advance sustainable development in their communities. Application forms must be received by FCM no later than April 28, 2000. Resolution #C-214-00 Moved by COLInCillor Rowe. seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1-28 Gary Lounsbury, Chair, District Health Council, sending Council a copy of their inaugural newsletter. The Council is committed to communicating District Health with the many stakeholders within the District Health Council's Council geographic planning area and their newsletter is one venue that they hope M04.GE will assist in disseminating information about Council and its activities. Resolution 9C-215-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item I - 28 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1-29 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General. Minister Responsible for Native Safe Streets Affairs, regarding the Safe Streets Act. 1999, which he understands has Act, 1999 given rise to certain concerns in some municipalities. This legislation forms part of the government's overall commitment to ensuring that the L1 LPR people of Ontario can feel safe in their communities, streets, cars and homes. It fulfills their Blueprint promise to stop aggressive solicitation and squeegee activity and to protect and maintain people's ability to use public places in a safe and secure manner. The Highway Traffrc Act has always made it an offence for someone, while on a roadway, to stop or attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any commodity or service to anyone in the vehicle. The Su%e Streets Act simply adds that it is an offence to approach a vehicle to otter a commodity or service, or to solicit for money while on a roadway. Council Minutes - 16- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS It does not prevent someone from soliciting monev in a non-aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if the person soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard, median or other place that is not a roadway. This government appreciates the valuable contributions voluntary organizations make to the quality of life in the province and _ recognizes how much these activities contribute to the -wellbeing and strength of Ontario communities. He continues to encourage charities to - work with local police services in advance of their activities so that charities' activities are in compliance with the .Safe Streets Act and the Highway Traffic Act. Resolution #C-216-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-217-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-216-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: - "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Community Care and to the Durham Regional Police Department." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-216-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Resolution #C-218-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D - I and D - 5 through D - 10, inclusive. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 17- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 2 Nancy Savoie. 3 Downham Drive, Bowmanville, LIC 4G8. advising of T02.GE concerns regarding residentiai parking in her own and several other neighbourhoods. Several neighours have recently received a ticket for being illegally parked on their street. They had not left a one meter requisite distance at either end of their vehicle and thus were too close to their own driveways. The span between driveways on their street is inadequate for anything bigger than a motorcycle or small vehicle to legally park. Ms. Savoie feels this by-law is unjust, unfair, and if one is a tourist this is not a very welcoming gesture. Having said all the above she must also stress that no signs are posted informing people of the by-law for this offence. She doubts most residents could recite or memorize all the by-laws that are on the books in our municipality. She urges the Mayor and Council to consider changing or ridding the books of this by- law. She suspects other neighbourhoods have the same problem with this particular by-law concerning parking. By-laws should serve a practical and/or safety oriented purpose and not bejust a revenue generating opportunity or a perceived eyesore and nuisance to neighbours. (Correspondence referred to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer) D - 3 Norman R. Johnston, 30 Farncomb Crescent, Bowmanville, LIC 4L5, T02.GE regarding on -street parking between 3:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. Mr. Johnston has a few questions and concerns about street parking: I. Where were our "ticket police" during the winter months when they have to worry about snow removal? 2. Why would the town allow for such a small amount of parking space near their parks? Elephant Park and Barley Mills are just two parks that come to mind. 3. Why do our town planners allow builders to construct "single car" garages which are only useful if you have the smallest car on the market. and then only if you are a contortionist. 4. He frequently stops at North End Market on Libertv Street. About two years ago the owners provided a safe, off street parking lot, for their customers. In front of the store on the light stand, there is a "No Parking" sign, yet he has never seen nor heard of anyone receiving a ticket for parking in front of the store! Why is this? Council Minutes - 18 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Which by-law is being broken by overnight parking on our streets? There is no sign on his street indicating that parking is prohibited. Without signage how is one to know if parking is prohibited? (Correspondence referred to the By-law Enforcement Division and the Public Works Department) D-4 M06.GE Mark R. Joly, Vice Principal, St. Stephen's Secondary School, requesting permission to hold a walk-a-thon, Thursday, June 1. 2000. This event would begin at approximately 9:00 a.m. with staff and students proceeding north on Middle Road in a staggered fashion. They would walk 5 km. North, just before Taunton Road, turn around, and retrace their path, heading south on Middle Road to St. Stephen's. They anticipate that everyone would be back to the school by 12:00 noon for a barbecue and spirit activities. Mr. Joly has been in touch with Mr. Baker, Traffic Co- ordinator. They have discussed the route and Mr. Baker has advised him that they must acquire approval from both the fire and police departments. A proposal to the Clarington Fire Department and the Durham Regional Police has been made. (Request approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit for the Public Works Department) D - I Sherry Bonazza, President, Darlington Soccer Club, requesting that an alternative location be found to hold a fireworks display. It has been Fireworks Display brought to their attention that the Municipality of Clarington will be M02.GE holding a fireworks display at the Darlington Soccer fields on May 22. 2000. They feel that a community fireworks display is a terrific idea. however they do have a few reservations regarding the venue. For the past 4 years their club has been paying for a regular field maintenance at the Darlington fields. This past year, for example, they paid close to $12,000 to aerate, fertilize, seed, sod, roll, sand and for extra cuts, so the fields will be in tip top shape. They did some extra maintenance this past fall, in the hopes that the fields will be in extremely good shape for the Ontario 2000 Games. They are proud of the fields. and of their municipality and are trying to assist in any way they can. All money put into these fields have been raised by their club's fundraising, and the sheer hours of volunteer work to raise the funds shouldn't be ignored. Their concerns are that all the work put into these fields over the past few years could be negated by the number of people attending the fireworks display, especially if there is rain beforehand and the fields are soggy. They do not have a watering system for the fields, so they have been trying to lighten the soil through aeration and sanding, which will enable a deeper root growth. Council Minutes - 19- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS If the conditions are right, lawn chairs, blankets and thousands of feet could set them back immeasurably. Resolution #C-219-00 - Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak==_ THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to the Director -of Public Works and the Marketing and Tourism Officer. - "CARRIED" D - 5 Robert G. Doumani, Aird & Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors, filing a complaint in accordance with Section 20 of the Development Charges Act. Development Aird & Berlis are counsel to Ridge Pine Park Inc. which owns and Charges Act operates Wilmot Creek, a retirement lifestyle community in the Complaint Municipality of Clarington. On February 28, 2000, his client submitted _ F21.DE applications for building permits to allow five units at Wilmot Creek. Subsequently, his client received a letter from David Crome dated February 25, 2000, stating that units at Wilmot Creek are now going to be treated by Clarington as "single detached dwellings" for the purposes of Development Charge By-law 99-125 and charged a development charge - of $5,458.00 per unit, as opposed to the $615.00 rate applied by the Municipality to every other unit at Wilmot Creek to date, in accordance with the terms of an Agreement entered into between R.P.P.I. and the Town of Newcastle in 1981. The position taken by the Municipality not only contravenes the specific terms of the 1981 Agreement and the provisions of the 1989 Act and O. Reg 82/98, but, in addition, contravenes the well established and consistent practice of the municipality over the past several years in dealing with numerous similar or virtually identical building permit applications at Wilmot Creek. His client has relied on this consistent (and correct) practice on the Town's part and has entered into agreements to sell these latest five units, and six others for which permit applications have yet to be submitted are pending, on the understanding that a development charge of $615.00 would be required in accordance with the terms of the 1981 Agreement. The municipality is estopped by its past conduct in this matter from taking the position it now takes and purporting to charge the higher rate, which rate, they note, they have appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and which will be the subject of a hearing before the Board in the fall. Council Minutes - 20 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-220-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session in order to receive legal advice from the Solicitor. "CARRIED" - D-6 John Fletcher. Committee Member, Canada Day 2000. Orono, requesting permission to rent the Orono Park Swimming Pool for the afternoon of Canada Day Saturday, Julv I, 2000, to provide free swimming to the many visitors who 2000 they expect to attend their parade through the Village to the Orono Park. M02.GE They are also requesting that the municipality waive any parking fees that might be imposed during the event. Resolution #C-221-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Director of Community Services for review and preparation of a report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" D - 7 R.J. Douglas, "town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, advising that the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill on April 3, 2000, passed the Adult Entertainment following resolution: Parlours C10.M0 "WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill has considered the views of the ratepayers and electors of the Town on the subject of businesses which offer adult entertainment services within the Town; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill has determined that it is contrary to the public interest to allow the operation of businesses which offer adult entertainment services anywhere within the Town of Richmond Hill; and Council Minutes - 21 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that, as a matter of common law, it is not open to a municipality to prohibit absolutely a class of lawful business from operating anywhere within the municipality, and has further confirmed that adult entertainment services can constitute lawful business activities; and WHEREAS, by virtue of the common law as aforesaid, the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill is unable to give effect to the clear public interest in prohibiting businesses which offer adult entertainment services from operating within the Town of Richmond Hill: NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill does hereby resolve that: The Legislature of the Province of Ontario is hereby requested to consider the enactment of an amendment to Section 225 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.M.45, as amended, so as to authorize the council of a local municipality, at its option, to prohibit the establishment of businesses which offer adult entertainment services at any location within the municipality if such a prohibition is deemed to be within the public interest, by by-law duly enacted for that purpose. 2. This Resolution shall be forwarded to the councils of all municipalities in the Province of Ontario which have a current population of 30,000 or more, together with a request that those municipalities consider the enactment of a similar resolution requesting the Provincial Legislature to enact the statutory amendment described above." Resolution #C-222-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill regarding adult entertainment services be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Council Minutes -22- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the Cultural Clubs resolution passed by the City of Welland as follows: C 10.M0 "WHEREAS cultural clubs and non profit halls were -previously assessed for property tax purposes under residential rates; and WHEREAS present legislation has changed the assessment class applied to culture clubs and non profit halls from residential to commercial; and WHEREAS this change has resulted in property tax increases to cultural clubs and non profit halls in the order of 2 to 2.5 times more than previous; and WHEREAS this additional cost results in significant -losses in funding available for local worthy causes; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Welland City Council petition the Province of Ontario to amend assessment legislation to include cultural clubs and non profit halls in the assessment classification for non profit serve organizations and non profit private clubs for the purposes of exempting cultural clubs and non profit halls from paying commercial tax rates; and THAT this resolution be circulated to AMO and all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their endorsement." Resolution #C-223-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Treasurer for review and preparation for a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee. "CARRIED" Council Minutes 23 - April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Brian Knott, Director of Legal Services/Clerk, Municipality of Chatham - Kent, advising that the Council of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent on Review of April 3. 2000, passed the following resolution: Drainage Act _C10.MO "THAT the Provincial Government has initiated a review of - - Sections 85 to 90 of the Drainage Act dealing With grants. This review could result in grants being eliminated totafly, partially, or - not at all. AND WHEREAS the Drainage Act has remained in its present state since approximately 1982. Grants paid by the Ministry of Agriculture. Food and Rural Affairs are applied to properties that are deemed to be agricultural. These grants have been essential in helping farmers to maintain and or improve their crops production. AND WHEREAS there are areas in Ontario, particularly in southwestern Ontario, that are at lake level or below. An extensive system of pumped drainage schemes and dykes has created an infrastructure to which on-going maintenance is critical. The protection provided by these schemes transforms otherwise marginal farmland into some of the most productive land in Ontario. AND WHEREAS fuel prices are now at all time highs and commodity prices are unacceptably low. Ontario farmers face a difficult economic situation. Fertilizer, machinery, chemical and seed prices continue to drive up the price of production. Grants have been a dependable constant for many years. In these difficult and challenging times for the agricultural community, it is imperative that these grants be continued. AND WHEREAS the potential reduction or elimination of the grant program will have lasting negative effects on the infrastructure necessary to the agricultural community. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent petition the Government of the Province of Ontario to retain the present Municipal Outlet Drainage grant program as well as the Tile Loan program without any reductions. Council Minutes -24- April 25, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS AND FURTHER THAT the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent circulate this resolution to all Members of Provincial Parliament in Ontario, all Municipalities in Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture stressing the importance of and the need for the continuation of the grant programs-tmder the Drainage Act." Resolution #C-224-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing resolution of the Municipality of Chatham -Kent with respect to Section 85 to 90 of the Drainage Act be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. Resolution #C-225-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Municipality of Clarington purchase a 1/12 page message of support in Kin's National magazine, as has been done in previous years. "CARRIED" "CARRIED" D - 10 Carol Bowie and Steve Best, 1999-2000 National Presidents, Kinsmen Kinette, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington place a "Message - Message -of- of -Support" in Kin's national magazine. Service clubs are the heart and Support soul of many communities. They raise funds that government dollars C07.AD cannot provide, they undertake service projects to meet local community needs; and they train members and help them learn skills that are transferable to home, work and other volunteer situations. Our community is no different. They need our community's support for their annual "Message -of -Support" campaign so Kinsmen and Kinettes can continue to provide assistance to the many groups, individuals and organizations that rely on them. They invest the revenue in their members by providing leadership training, personal development activities and team -building opportunities. Strengthening and encouraging members is an excellent investment because it pays off year atter year in increased community service work. It is our community that will benefit from this investment. Resolution #C-225-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Municipality of Clarington purchase a 1/12 page message of support in Kin's National magazine, as has been done in previous years. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 25 - April 25, 2000 NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #C-226-00 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; 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" "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Council Member Yea Nay Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe x Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim x Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre }( Council Minutes -26- April 25, 2000 NOTICE OF MOTION Resolution #C-227-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton WHEREAS the world is celebrating the millennium year 2000; WHEREAS there are many special organized events to marl -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"' 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. "CARRIED" REPORTS Report #I Resolution #C-228-00 G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell April 17, 2000 THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on April 17, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Report #2 Resolution #C-229-00 Special G.P.A. Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim Report April 17, 2000 THAT Report TR -14-00 be received for information; THAT the 2000 Current Budget which includes the Executive Summary and external budgets, be approved, with the non -controllable and Priority #1 items identified on Attachment #1 to Report TR -14-00, with an overall impact of 0%; THAT Council give consideration to those items identified as Priority #2 (Library), on Attachment #1 to Report TR -14-00; Council Minutes -27- April 25. 2000 REPORTS THAT the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2000 tax rates for Municipal, Region and Education purposes be recommended to Council for approval; THAT Council authorize the following recommendations for the Clarington Older Adults Association and the Beech Centre - a) The funding for the approved Capital Project Elevator at - the Beech Centre from the principal Portion,of-tte Older Adults Capital Reserve Fund; b) The $40,000 for Clarington Beech Centre included prior to Finalization of the Capital Budget requests, on page 28 of the Capital Budget, be redirected to the Municipal operating budget, to assist in the zero percent impact; C) The Older Adults additional capital and operating requests per Attachment #2 to Report TR -14-00 in the amount of $47,000 be approved (reduced by any Trillium Funding or other Provincial grants received applicable to these requests) from the interest portion of the Older Adults Capital Reserve Fund; THAT any funds remaining in the Ontario Senior Games Reserve be available for use on promotional banners, etc. for the upcoming games; THAT Clarington Library Board, Clarington Older Adults — Beech Centre, Visual Arts Centre and Museums be advised of Council's actions; and THAT the Garbage Reserve be consolidated with the Rate Stabilization/Working Funds Reserve. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Mayor and Members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer's Department be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Clerk's Department be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Finance Department and Unclassified Administration be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Fire Department be approved. Council Minutes - 28 - April 25. 2000 REPORTS THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Public Works Department be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Community Services Department be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget submitted for the Planning -and-- - Development Department be approved. THAT the requests received from the Bowmanville and Clarke Museums be combined and divided between the two museums equally. THAT the 2000 Current Budget for the Visual Arts Centre be approved. THAT the 2000 Current Budget for the Clarington Public Library be approved. "SEE FOLLOWING MOTION" Resolution #C-230-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-229-00 be divided to allow for consideration of the budget requests of the Bowmanville and Clarke Museums separately from the remainder of the budget. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-229-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:" Council Minutes - 29 - April 25. 2000 REPORTS Report #3 Future Prospects of the Municipality Clarington Recorded Vote Council Member Yea Nay Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton x Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe x X Councillor Schell x Councillor Trim x X Councillor Young x x Mayor Harare x The foregoing Resolution #C-229-00 pertaining to the budget submissions of the Bowmanville and Clarke Museums was then put to a vote and "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE:" Recorded Vote Council Member Yea Nay j%ecu�niarvinterest Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell x Councillor Trim x Councillor Young x Mayor Harare X Resolution #C-231-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report ADMIN -12-00 be received; THAT the contents of Report ADMIN -12-00 be approved as the basis of completion of a Comprehensive Study that would provide Council with all the necessary information in order to determine the future prospects of Clarington for the benefit of all its residents; Council Minutes -30- April 25. 2000 REPORTS THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that Report ADMIN -12-00 as approved by Council of the Municipality of Clarington, represents our response to the Region of Durham pertaining to our local initiated process dealing with the issue of potential amalgamation or governance reform; and THAT a copy of Report ADMIN -12-00 be forwarded to all4ocal _ municipalities within Durham Region, the Township of Hope,- the Town of Port Hope, the County of Northumberland, the G.T.S.B., Mr. John O'Toole, M.P.P. and the Honourable Mr. Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Council Member Yea Nay Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre X Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #SOLIC-2-00 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that the report deals with Blue Circle Canada Inc. who is his employer. Resolution #C-232-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report SOLIC-2-00 be received; and Council Minutes 31 - April 25, 2000 REPORTS THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Municipality to execute an agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 to extend the "Unwinding -Date" from April 30, 2000 to May 31. 2000, and on the exchange of written notices by the Solicitors for the Parties to a date which is not later -than 3une 30, 2000, with all other terms and conditions to remain the same -and time to _ remain of the essence. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-233-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the confidential verbal report of the Solicitor regarding a legal matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED_BUSINESS Resolution 9C-234-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Scott Creed be received; THAT Mr. Creed be granted an exemption from By-law 93-161, a by-law to prohibit and regulate the keeping of a certain animals within the municipality, in order to allow for the keeping of exotic animals at his property located at 150 Tamblyn Road, Orono, Ontario, conditional upon final approval of the rezoning application for the property; and THAT Mr. Creed be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 32- April 25, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-235-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Otto Provenzano be received for information; and THAT Mr. Provenzano be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" - Resolution #C-236-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2000-52 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (1138337 Ontario Inc.) 2000-53 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2000-54 being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public highways and to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2000-55 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3. 1997 2000-56 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with 1378115 Ontario Limited of Plan of Subdivision 18T- 89092 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-89092 Council Minutes 33 - April 25, 2000 BY-LAWS 2000-57 being a by-law to appointment members to the Clarke Museum Board "SEE FOLLOWING MOTION" Resolution #C-237-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-236-00 be divided to allow for consideration of By-law 2000-55 separately. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-236-00, with the exception of By-law 2000-55, was then put to a vote and "CARRIED." Resolution #C-238-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-52 to 2000-54, and By-laws 2000-56 and 2000-57 inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law 2000-55; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that the by-law deals with Blue Circle Canada Inc. who is his employer. Resolution #C-239-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-55 and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time: 2000-55 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 "CARRIED" Council Minutes34 - April 25. 2000 BY-LAWS Resolution #C-240-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-55 be approved. "CARRIED" - - OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Councillor Mutton advised that the Finance Administration Committee is just coming out from under the pressures of the budget process which he felt was one of the most open processes since he has sat on Regional Council. Councillor Novak advised that the Health and Social Services Committee is trying to provide temporary relief for Bethesda House. Also at the District Health Council members were advised that the Provincial Government provides funding to the jumbo jails in excess of that provided for senior citizens. Committee Boards Councillor Mutton indicated that at the latest Best Practises meeting of the Update GTSB a presentation was received on e-commerce and big box development which outlines growth trends within the Greater Toronto Area. He also advised that the Clarke Museum is holding its 30°i anniversary celebrations this weekend. Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum is undertaking a project on the history of Courtice and requested anyone with historical information on the area to please contact the museum. Councillor Rowe distributed to the Members of Council a newly published visitor's guide which the Friends of Second Marsh have published. On Saturday, May 6, 2000, in recognition of Pet Awareness Week an open house is being held at the Animal Shelter and a booth is being set up at Pet Smart where staff and volunteers will be available for adopting out of animals. Also on May 6, 2000. the Visual Arts Centre is holding an open house and Councillor Rowe pointed out an article in the Durham College Chronicle which indicates that Durham College Art is being displayed in the Municipal Administrative Centre. Councillor Schell recently attended a citizenship ceremony which the Pathfinders held. During this ceremony the participants stated an oath which they had written themselves on being good and proper citizens. Council Minutes -35 - April 25. 2000 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Trim advised of the following activities: • The Durham Central Agricultural Fair Board and Kendal Athletic Association hosted a dance wherein they raised $4100 to be used by the groups _ • April 5, 2000, a general meeting was held to diseesstheSlrono Sewer Project • April 6, 2000, a general meeting was held in -Orono to -discuss the Forestry Lands and Mill Pond Project and to select a committee to work on those -projects • April 8, 2000, Councillor Trim attended the Newcastle Village Gift Shop open house and tea followed by a skating competition in Orono and that evening the I P" Annual Dinner and Auction of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority • April 13, 2000, Wilmot Creek Watershed Meeting -was -held at which the general public was invited to attend • The Ganaraska Forest is working on an update of a mutual fire plan and the municipality's Fire Chief hosted a meeting to get things underway. The area has been toured in order to familiarise all parties and work is coming along very nicely in this area . Councillor Young advised that the Tyrone Community Centre has received a donation from a developer in the area which will be put towards repairing counter tops in the hall. The Clarke Museum hosted a painting party in order to prepare for its anniversary party this Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Councillor Young extended congratulations to the businesses who took part in the business exhibition held at the Rickard Complex last week. He indicated that the response was overwhelming and next year the group is probably going to be looking for more space. Resolution #C-241-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to receive a legal report from the Solicitor. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 36 - April 25, 2000 OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-242-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be confirmed. "CARRIED" Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the confidential verbal report of the Solicitor pertaining to the public hearing held in accordance with Section 20 of the Development Charges Act 1997 be received for information; and THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 from Robert Doumani submitting a complaint pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges Act on behalf of Wilmot Creek be received for information; and THAT David Rice, Kim Kovar and Robert Doumani be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-243-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-58 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 25th day of April 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 37 - April 25, 2000 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-244-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-58 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-245-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:15 p.m. "CARRIED" M. MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE MAY 8, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising Council of the Senior Achievement Awards. Each year the Government of Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month to celebrate the experience, accomplishments and contributions seniors make to Ontario's way of life. Across the province, community organizations and local governments host special events to recognize — the countless contributions seniors make to our communities. The Province of Ontario is proud to host the Senior Achievement Awards. These Awards recognize twenty individuals over the age of 65 for voluntary or professional achievements in a broad range of fields. Past recipients include: a woman who ran the first library in her town from her own home until public space could be found; a couple who have spent many hours giving one-on-one help to children at a local school: and a gentleman who taught refugees the basic requirements and skills necessary to start building a new life in Canada. The deadline for receiving the nomination form is Friday, May 12, 2000. (Receive for Information) I — 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated January 27, February 17 and March 16, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I —3 H. Lisi, Town Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Milton, advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Milton passed on April 17, 2000, the following resolution: "THAT the Town of Milton endorse the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999 and the Regional Municipality of Halton Resolution of February 9, 2000, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND THAT the Town Clerk forward a copy of Report PD -29-00 and its related resolution concerning the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the Greater Toronto Services Board; the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Halton and all Greater Toronto Area Member Municipalities." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence 2 - May 8, 2000 1-4 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on April 17, 2000, passed the following resolution: 111. That the City of Oshawa enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the Region of Durham, representatives of the First Nations Band and other area municipalities to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham on the following basis: a) Oshawa accepts the Region of Durham, as an age€jt Qf the area municipalities, as the sole service provider. — - b) The net revenues resulting from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities based upon their taxable assessment. An appropriate provision be included to secure the agreement of the First Nations Band. C) The Region of Durham agrees that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy. d) The Oshawa share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Oshawa General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Oshawa General Levy. 2. That in the event that a tentative agreement is adopted unanimously by the other nine partners, the City of Oshawa agrees to the tentative agreement. The tentative agreement amending the split of the net revenues with 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities for the years 1998 and 1999 and a split of 40% to the Region of Durham and 60% to the area municipalities for the subsequent years. The agreement to also include an appropriate provision to secure the agreement of the First Nations Band. 3. That the Clerk and Mayor be authorized to execute the adopted intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the City together with any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer. Summary of Correspondence 3 - May 8, 2000 4. That the Region of Durham, other area municipalities, representatives of the First Nations Band and Durham MPP's be advised of the City of Oshawa position." (Receive for Information) I - 5 Walter E. Taylor. Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge on April 17, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the recommendation passed by the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at its meeting held on March 27, 2000, Item 9(a) Other Business pertaining to the Provincial Offences Act, 1997 be rescinded: NOW THEREFORE BE RESOLVED THAT: l: That the Township of Uxbridge enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of: (a) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; (b) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split between the Region of Durham and the area municipalities, with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment, as follows: Year Region % Area Municipalities 1998 50 50 1999 50 50 2000 & on 40 00 2. That the Mayor and the Clerk be authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Township and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer; 3. The Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly; and Summary of Correspondence - 4 - May 8. 2000 4. That the foregoing approval is conditional on the Region and all area municipalities agreeing to its terms and that no further discussions or negotiations will take place." (Receive for Information) I - 6 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on April 17. 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Report LI IA/00 regarding the Streamlining of Administration of the Provincial Offences Act be received and that subject to the endorsement of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham, Pickering Council: - - Endorse the Consultant's recommendation that the Region of Durham be the Service Provider for the courts administration and prosecution of proceedings pursuant to the Streamlining of Administration of the Provincial Offences Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.4 (Bill 108); 2. That net POA revenues, after payment of costs to the Service Provider, be split 50% to the Region and 50% to the area municipalities for 1998 and 1999 and 40% to the Region and 60% to the area municipalities thereafter. The area municipalities' share would be distributed amongst the eight lower tier municipalities based upon taxable assessment subject to the Region agreeing that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy,- Authorize evy; Authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Intermunicipal Service Agreement and other related documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor and Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer; 4. Direct and such Intermunicipal Service Agreement include, among other matters, the establishment of a Joint Board of Management/Committee (made up of representatives from the municipalities and the Region) that will monitor the performance and activities of the Service Provider; Summary of Correspondence 5 - May 8, 2000 5. That at the end of the first full calendar year of operation by the Service Provider, a financial and management audit be undertaken. (Receive for Information) 1 - 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising Council that the Regional Municipality of Durham on April 19, 2000, passed the following resolution: ,a) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham enter into an intermunicipal service agreement with the area municipalities in _ the Region to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the following basis: i) The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; ii) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50 per cent to the Region and 50 per cent to the Area Municipalities based upon their taxable assessment for the years 1998 and 1999; and iii) The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 40 per cent to the Region and 60 percent to the Area Municipalities based upon their taxable assessment for the year 2000 and subsequently; b) THAT the Region agrees that their share of the net revenues from the administration of the Provincial Offences Act be used to reduce the financial impact of the Net Regional General Levy by decreasing the amount of taxes collected to meet the requirements of the approved Net Regional General Levy; C) THAT the Clerk and Chair be authorized to execute the intermunicipal agreement on behalf of the Region together with any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Act transfer; and d) THAT the Province of Ontario and the Area Municipalities be advised accordingly of the Regional position." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - May 8, 2000 1- 8 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, providing Council with a progress report following the first year of implementation of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative. The POA transfer was designed to live local communities responsibility for local justice matters. Over 50 per cent of the court service areas in the province either are managed by municipal partners or have scheduled implementation dates. In addition, close to 40 per cent of the POA caseload is being municipally managed. He is pleased to report that POA responsibilities have now been successfully transferred to the Regional Municipality of Hamilton -Wentworth for the Hamilton court service area (February 7), Regional Municipality of Waterlog for the Kitchener and Cambridge court service areas (February 14), County -of -Ox -ford for _ the Woodstock court service area (February 28), County of Perth for the Stratford court service area (March 13), and City of Kingston for the Kingston court service area (March 27). (Receive for Information) I - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with certified copies of By-law Nos. 30-2000 - 33-2000 inclusive, being by-laws for the 2000 Current and Capital Budgets for Regional General Purposes, Solid Waste Management and Related 2000 Property Tax Rates. (Receive for Information) 1-10 The Township of Brock, presenting to Council the Township of Brock's 2 n Annual Golf Tournament at Cedarhurst Golf Club in Beaverton on June 22, 2000. All proceeds from this fund-raising event will be used to assist local organization in completing quality youth -oriented recreational projects in their township. The Municipality of Clarington is invited to participate in this fun filled day of golfing activities. The Township of Brock is also looking for sponsors and prize donations. _(Receive for Information) I - 11 Thomas W. Flood, Co -Chair. Ontario Summer Games 2000, providing Council with the Ontario Summer Games 2000, Games Organizing Committee Newsletter. They have also provided Council with a copy of the promo for the "banner program" which they are requesting that our staff review in case the Municipality of Clarington receives any enquiries. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) I - 12 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated April 18, 2000. (A copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - May 8, 2000 I - 13 David H. Tsubouchi, Solicitor General, advising Council of the National Emergency Preparedness Week that is held each year during the first week of May, and runs this year from May 1 - 7. 2000. They are inviting our community to participate in this important event. During Emergency Preparedness Week, many communities in all the provinces and territories will be participating in activities aimed at increasing awareness of emergency preparedness. The slogan for Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 is: Together We Prepare: The Family, The Community and the Country. His ministry will be marking Emergency Preparedness Week 2000 by launching Project Storm Watch, a program developed in partnership by Emergency Measures Ontario and the Meteorological Services of Canada - Ontario Region. Project Storm Watch is a program designed to raise awareness in communities about severe summer weather phenomena, and precautions that should be taken in the event of severe weather conditions. In Ontario, April marks the beginning of the severe summer weather season, which can last well into October. This year, the focus of Project Storm Watch is tornadoes. Each year, an average of 15 tornadoes touch down in Ontario. Over the next year as part of Project Storm Watch, Emergency Measures Ontario will offer workshops on tornadoes and severe weather in various communities, in cooperation with Meterorological Services of Canada. He invites us to participate in these sessions. (Receive for Information) I = 14 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Council with respect to the Safe Streets Act, 1999, which he understands has given rise to certain concerns in some municipalities and community fund raising groups. The Highway Traffic Act has always made it an offence for someone, while on a roadway, to stop or attempt to stop a vehicle to offer or provide any commodity or service to anyone in the vehicle. Traditionally, law enforcement agents have worked co-operatively with non-profit charitable organizations. The Safe Streets Act simply adds that it is an offence to approach a vehicle to offer a commodity or service, or to solicit for money while on a roadway. It does not prevent someone from soliciting money in a non-aggressive manner from people in vehicles, if the person soliciting is positioned on a sidewalk, shoulder, boulevard, median or other place that is not a roadway. This government appreciates the valuable contributions voluntary organizations make to the quality of life in the province and recognizes how much these activities contribute to the well-being and strength of Ontario communities. Mr. O'Toole encourages charities to work with local police services in advance of their activities so that charities' activities are in compliance with the Safe Streets Act and the Highway Traffic Act. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - May 8, 2000 CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Margaret Rodgers, Curator Director, The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising that on March 22, 2000, the Board of Directors passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington is a vibrant and growing organization dedicated to promoting the arts within this - community; AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre requires additional physical space to carry on and expand it's programming; AND WHEREAS the Visual Arts Centre has requested for several years that it be permitted to expand to occupy the entire premises of the Cream of Barley Mill site including that portion of the building currently occupied by the Bowmanviile Baseball Association for storage purposes. RESOLVED that this board request that the Municipality of Clarington provide alternative accommodation to the Bowmanville Basebair Association and that the latter be given a reasonable opportunity to surrender the premises currently occupied by it at the Cream of Barley Mill site." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Property Manager) D-2 Ministry of Transportation, providing Council with the third draft of the Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways (the "Standards") for our review and comments. This draft of the Standards is presented as a draft regulation. This will enable us to review the Standards, as they would appear in their final format, as a regulation under the Municipal Act. The deadline for submission of written comments is August 4, 2000. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works) D - 3 Terri Gray, Support Services, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, writing to Council regarding the future needs of Clarington residents with developmental disabilities. She would like to thank the Municipality for all the support they have received with their Activity Centre located at 132 Church Street in Bowmanville. The Centre has been very successful in providing supports and services to people of Clarington with developmental disabilities. They have been in operation since November 1997. The location of 132 Church Street provided them with their beginning. The support they have received from the community, partnership agencies and the families has allowed for exciting results. Summary of Correspondence - 9 - May 8, 2000 As part of their role they are looking at future needs in Clarington. They are aware that within a two year period 25 students with developmental disabilities will be graduating from Courtice Secondary School. This is not taking into account the regular referrals they receive from the community at large. Currently there are 35 registered active members at the centre. With this in mind, they are planning around the support demands these changes will bring to Clarington. With all partners involved, the building at 132 Church Street is being used to its maximum. The youth Centre has experienced a significant increase in activity. The space in the rest of the leased portion of the building is being used to its full capacity. It has become apparent that they are in need of a larger space. They are requesting that the Municipality consider the Clarington Project Activity Centre for the Library location on Church Street when it becomes available. Realizing that the Library will not be moving for some time, consideration and confirmation to relocate to the Library location would give the Clarington Project the opportunity to make the plans needed for a smooth transition to a new location. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Property Manager) D-4 Lori Ullius, Program Manager, Health Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim June 2000 as "Health Before Pregnancy" month in the Municipality of Clarington. During this month, Durham Region Health -Department Public Health Nurses will highlight lifestyle habits before pregnancy that can affect the health of the baby. The overall theme is "Health Before Pregnancy Makes A Difference" with the following topics given special consideration: — • Healthy nutrition (a diet which includes foods rich in folic acid) • Active living (healthy body weight) • Avoidance of alcohol and substance use • Awareness of community resources Throughout this month, the campaign will include radio and television announcements, displays, newspaper articles and posters throughout Durham Region. (Motion to Proclaim) D-5 The Waterfront Center, providing Council with the Waterfront Projects entry guidelines. 2000 Excellence on the Waterfront is a juried competition to recognize: top-quality urban waterfront projects; comprehensive waterfront plans and outstanding citizen efforts. There are seven project types so that undertakings of alike nature are judged against each other. Projects maybe from anytime period, current or historic; submittals of classic projects like the San Antonio Riverwalk are encouraged. If new work, the project must be substantially built. Summary of Correspondence ] 0 - May 8, 2000 The following examples given are meant to be suggestive only and do not restrict entries to the listed types of projects: Artistic/Cultural/Educational Fountains, concert facilities, public art or aquariums/nature centers. Deadlines must be postmarked by July 1, 2000. (Motion to direct Municipal Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspapers to advise residents of the competition) D-6 Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising Council that within accordance of the Weed Control Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter -W.5, the - Regional Municipality of Durham is responsible for the enforcement of -the Act within the Region. As allowed for under section 16 of the Act, the Region requires that Council pass a resolution directing the Regional Weed Inspector(s) to: • Destroy any noxious weeds or weed seeds on any subdivided portions of the municipality and on lots not exceeding 10 acres; • The municipality advertise in a newspaper having general circulation in our municipality notice of this action. The Region of Durham will require certified copies of the Notice to Property Owners and the resolution. The Notice of Property Owners should be advertised in a newspaper between May 15, 2000 and May 19, 2000. (Motion to authorize the publication of a Public Notice, regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario and direct the Regional Weed inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of this municipality against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under The Municipal Act) Summary of Correspondence - I 1 - May 8, 2000 D - 7 Newton Reed, Secretary York Presbytery, writing Council regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine. York Presbytery of the United Church of Canada passed the following resolution: "Faith Base: We believe in the abundance of God's creation and our responsibility to nurture and share it. The New Creed of The United Church of Canada states that we are called to live with respect in Creation. - Background: The Oak Ridges Moraine covers a large number of hectares in the middle of York Presbytery, extending beyond our eastern and western borders. The Moraine is an environmentally sensitive area which is not yet fully understood. It is the source of several streams and rivers. York Presbytery feels the need for much more comprehensive scientific study to be done on the Moraine and adjoining regions. The Moraine is a part of several municipalities, and those municipalities have not come together to form a common approach to development on the Moraine. The Provincial Government, the only body capable of the required research and coordination, has adopted a `hands-off approach, which may very well leave the critical decisions by default to a few members of the non -elected Ontario Municipal Board. It is our view that the potential exists for irreparable damage to be done to the environment by hasty or ill- considered development on the Moraine. THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that York Presbytery contact the various municipalities, and the Federal and Provincial Governments, and the Ontario Municipal Board, asking that a freeze be placed on development on the Oak Ridges Moraine until such time as a common environmental study may be made, and so that the Province, in consultation with the Federal and Municipal governments, can provide a common, responsible, and properly funded approach, to ensure both the viability of the ecosystem and due attention to housing needs; and THAT copies of this motion be sent to the offices of other religious groups; and Summary of Correspondence - 12- May 8, 2000 THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Sierra Club, the Canadian Wildlife Society, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, Save the Oak Ridges Moraine, Save the Rouge Moraine, and the Federation of Ontario Naturalists; and THAT York Presbytery petition Toronto Conference to pass a similar resolution on Development on the Oak Ridges Moraine." (Motion for Direction) D - 8 William Irving, V.P. 4 -Pitch, on behalf of the Courtice Parks Baseball and - Softball Association, requesting support and some assistance in the construction of a Batting Cage and Storage Unit for the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association. The C.P.B.S.A. has, for the last 13 years, been providing summer baseball, softball, 4 -pitch and T -Ball programs for young people ages 4 to 18 yrs. in the Courtice area. They are a non-profit association, operated by volunteers, funded solely through player registration fees and team sponsorships. This year they have over 500 players registered and a total of 41 teams. The Batting Cage and Storage Unit they are proposing will greatly enhance their ability to develop players fundamental skills as well as provide a more convenient and less costly storage place for uniforms and equipment. A letter outlining their proposal for the project was sent to Mr. Stephen Vokes, Director of Public Works. This letter prompted further discussions with Public Works with respect to project design, costs estimates, etc. and they value our experience and appreciate our help in this matter. Their Association has fundraised specifically for this purpose and has $25,000.00 allocated for the project. Current estimates suggest that this will not likely cover the entire cost of the project and therefore they are asking Council's assistance in the form of a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to help them with this project. (Motion for Direction) COUNCIL INFORMATION GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY January 27, 2000 FA 2/00 1. Welcome and Call to Order: -The-hair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Delanty, John Lindsay, Raymond Banns, Forrest Rowden, Murray Weppler, Roseanna Vachon, Harry Boyton, Larry Hall ALSO PRESENT: - Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Steve McMullen, Ganaraska Forest Co-ordinator Judy Herod, Communications Co-ordinator ABSENT WITH Ian Tate, Chair, Forest Recreational Users Committee REGRETS: John Mutton, Charlie Trim ALSO ABSENT, Neal Cathcart, Jim Hunt 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest• None. 3. Adoption of the Agenda: FA 8/00 MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Harry Boyton THAT the agenda be adopted. CARRIED. 5. Presentation FA 9/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: John Lindsay Ray Benns THAT the Full Authority move in camera. CARRIED. I-2 Minutes FA 2/00 - January 27, 2000 Page 2 FA 9/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Rav Banns Forrest Rowden THAT the Full Authority move out of camera, CARRIED. _ FA 10/00 MOVED BY: - John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden THAT the Full Authority accepts "in principal" the partnership venture as presented. CARRIED. FA 11/00 MOVED BY: - - John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Harry Boyton THAT the Full Authority recommends that further investigation be carried out by the proponent in consultation with the Forest Prospectus Steering Committee. CARRIED. FA 12/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: - Forrest Rowden Ray Benns THAT the Full Authority request the representative of Manvers to set up an "In Camera" meeting with the members of Council, Steering Committee and the proponents. CARRIED. Murray Weppler expressed concern that this was not a public process. It was discussed at the Board that after the meeting at Manvers Township, an open house would be planned inviting the public as well as organizations such as the Willow Beach Field Naturalists and SAGA. 14. Adjourn: The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m, on a motion by Peter Delanty. CHAIR � j GENERAL MA AGER/ SECRETARY -TREASURER GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING FEBRUARY 17, 2000 The Chair called the 2000 annual meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Peter Delanty, John Lindsay, Raymond Berms-, Forrest - Rowden, Murray Weppler, Harry Boytonr -Roseanna Vachon, Larry Hall, Jim Hunt, John Mutton, Charlie Trim ALSO PRESENT: STAFF: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary/Treasurer Judy Herod, Communications Coordinator George Elgear, General Superintendent Robert Franklin, Planner Holly Bickerton, Ecologist _ Bill Newell, Forest/Resource Technician Jennifer St. Pierre, GIS Specialist Scott MacNeill, Watershed Fisheries Biologist Steve McMullen, Forest Program Coordinator Michelle Giddings, Bookkeeper OTHERS PRESENT: Bonnie Fox, Conservation Ontario Gerry Houston Glenn Tozer, Auditor, Lynch Rutherford Tozer ABSENT WITH REGRETS: ALSO ABSENT: Neal Cathcart 1999 Business: 1. Opening Remarks The Chair, Larry Hall, welcomed guests to the Conservation Authority's Annual Meeting and introduced Authority members and staff. The Chair announced to the Board that Neal Cathcart had resigned from the Board. He stated that Mr. Cathcart was very busy as Reeve and wished the Board well, Bonnie Fox, Conservation Ontario, brought greetings from the association. Annual Meeting - February 17, 2000 Page 2 2. Disclosure of Interest: There were no disclosures of interest. Mr. Weppler raised reference to a letter he received dated February 7h, 2000 that he felt was an attempt to silence him. - Mr. Hunt raised a point of order. Chair Hall ruled that point of order be granted. MOVED BY: Jim Hunt SECONDED BY: John Lindsay THAT this item be dealt with at another meeting of the Board. CARRIED. Mr. Weppler asked that the matter of privilege be raised as set out in Roberts Rules of Order. The Chair stated that this would be dealt with at the regular meeting in March. Mr. Weppler stated that he challenged the Chair. MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: John Mutton - THAT the agenda be followed. Mr. Weppler repeated that he challenged the Chair. Mr. Mutton put forward the following amendment to the original motion. MOVED BY: John Mutton SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden THAT the members support the action of the Chair and, FURTHER THAT the agenda be followed. CARRIED. Annual Meeting - February 17, 2000 3. Minutes of 1999 Annual Meetino• Page 3 MOVED BY: John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty THAT the minutes of the February 18, 1998 Annual Meeting be approved as circulated. CARRIED. 4. Reoorts: I) Presentation of the 1999 Annual Report Larry Hall, Chair, presented the 1999 Annual report and thanked the members and staff for their dedication and continued commitment. MOVED BY: Ray Benns SECONDED BY: John Mutton THAT the Chair's report on the 1999 Annual Report be adopted as presented. CARRIED. ii) Presentation of the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer's Report Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, presented the report to the members. MOVED BY: Jim Hunt SECONDED BY: John Mutton THAT the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer's report be received as presented. CARRIED. iii) Presentation of Auditor's Report Glen Tozer representing Lynch Rutherford Tozer accounting firm and Linda Laliberte, m General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer presented the 1999 Financial Statements. MOVED BY: Charlie Trim SECONDED BY: John Mutton THAT the 1999 Financial Statements be adopted as presented. CARRIED. Annual Meeting - February 17, 2000 5. Conclusion of 1999 Business• Chair Larry Hall thanked the Board for their support. MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Harry Boyton Page 4 THAT the 1999 business of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be concluded and that the meeting adjourn. CARRIED. 2000 Business: 1. Election of Officers for 2000• MOVED BY: John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty THAT Gerry Houston be appointed the Election Chair. CARRIED. Mr. Larry Hall relinquished the Chair to Mr. Houston. MOVED BY: John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty THAT Bonnie Fox and Ian Macnabb be appointed Scrutineers. CARRIED. MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty THAT, in the event of an election, the ballots be destroyed by the scrutineers. CARRIED. MOVED BY: Jim Hunt THAT Larry Hall be nominated for the office of Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000. Annual Meeting — February 17, 2000 MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Lindsay THAT nominations for the position of Chair be closed. CARRIED. Page 5 Larry Hall was declared the Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000. MOVED BY: John Mutton THAT John Lindsay be nominated for the office of Vice -Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000. MOVED BY: Peter Delanty SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim THAT nominations for the position of Vice -Chair be closed. CARRIED. John Lindsay was declared Vice -Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000. Larry Hall assumed the Chair and thanked the members for their support. 2. Appointment of Banking Institution and Signing Officers: MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: **See Attached** CARRIED. John Lindsay Harry Boyton 2000 Borrowing Resolution - General Operating MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: **See Attached** CARRIED. Peter Delanty Charlie Trim Annual Meeting - February 17, 2000 Page 6 3. Appointment of Authority Solicitors: MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Ray Banns THAT the firm Brooks, Harrison, Mann, & Cracken, Port Hope, be appointed as the solicitor for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000 regarding general administrative and land matter. CARRIED. 4. Appointment of Authority Auditors: MOVED BY: John Lindsay SECONDED BY: Roseanna Vachon THAT the firm Lynch Rutherford Tozer, Port Hope, be appointed as the auditor for the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for 2000. CARRIED. 5. Appointment of Conservation Ontario Votino Delegate and Alternate: MOVED BY: Harry Boyton SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden THAT the Chair be appointed the Conservation Ontario voting representative and the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer serve as the alternate. CARRIED. 6. Other Business: Mr. Weppler requested to put a motion on the floor for discussion. Mr. Hunt stated he would second it in order to discuss it. Mr. Weppler asked that the process be delayed. He stated that when you clear-cut a mile of forest to put in a golf course you jeopardize the headwaters. Mr. Hunt stated that he believes everyone in the room is concerned about conservation but the proposal should not be pre -judged. It should be dealt with in an unbiased and open manner with conservation and the environment in mind. Annual Meeting - February 17, 2000 Page 7 John Mutton stated that Clarington has concerns but those will be brought forward as we go through the process. Peter Delanty stated that the public will be involved and an open house will be planned. -- Roseanna Vachon reported that the matter had gone to Manvers Township and a resolution of support "in principle" had passed in an open meeting. John Lindsay stated that the Authority is looking for revenue streams and people can bring forward other proposals that will contribute to the revenues of the Conservation Authority. MOVED BY:_ Murray Weppler SECONDED BY: Jim Hunt WHEREAS the Full Authority, on January 20, 2000, endorsed the recommendations of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority contained in its Report on the Future of the Oak Ridges Moraine and, supported the call for a long term strategy for the Moraine, and WHEREAS Hamilton Township council, on February 15, 2000, unanimously adopted, at the request of this authority, the same recommendations, and WHEREAS the General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer recommended on January 20, 2000, that "New large developments that impact the above three systems (Natural Heritage System, Water Resource System and Landform Conservation System) such as subdivisions, large commercial or industrial projects or major changes to the landscape such as new aggregate extraction operations must be limited." THEREFORE, I move THAT this Authority delay proceeding with any large developments in the Ganaraska Forest until the Government of Ontario takes action to implement a provincial policy to protect the moraine. DEFEATED. 7. Adjourn: Mr. Weppler apologized for the strenuous debate generated earlier. Annual Meeting — February 17, 2000 MOVED BY: Murray Weppler Page 8 THAT the 2000 business of the Annual Meeting be concluded and the meeting adjourn. CARRIED. CHAIR GENERAL MANAGER/ SECRETARY -TREASURER GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY March 16, 2000 FA 3/00 1. Welcome and Call to Order, The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welcomed all in attendance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Cutmore, Peter Delanty, Raymond Banns, Forrest Rowden, Murray Weppler, Roseanna Vachon, Harry Boyton, Jim Hunt, Larry Hall ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Mark Peacock, Watershed Services Co-ordinator Steve McMullen, Ganaraska Forest Co-ordinator Judy Herod, Communications Co-ordinator George Elgear, General Superintendent ABSENT WITH REGRETS: John Lindsay, John Mutton, Charlie Trim ALSO ABSENT: The Chair welcomed Dean Cutmore, Township of Cavan -Millbrook -North Monaghan to the board. _ 2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest: None. Mr. Weppler addressed the members on the matter of privilege. He apologized for his outburst at the last meeting and read a prepared statement, which is attached. FA 13/00 MOVED BY: Murray Weppler SECONDED BY: Jim Hunt THAT the Full Authority receive the statement. CARRIED. Minutes FA 3/00 — March 16, 2000 Page 2 3. Minutes of the last meeting FA 14/00 MOVED BY: Ray Banns SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the January 20`h, 2000 meeting. CARRIED. Mr. Weppler questioned the minutes of January 27" and the fact `that the - delegation was not listed. The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer-explained that the group was asked to make a presentation by the Conservation Authority, they did not request to speak as a delegation. Mr. Weppler further questioned the fact that the Conservation Authority had entered into an agreement and that there should have been a public opening for the tender. Mr. Hunt stated that this was out of order. He stated that the issue had been dealt with in camera and Mr. Weppler has moved it right out into a public forum. FA 15/00 MOVED BY: Ray Banns SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden THAT the Full -Authority approve the minutes of the January 27`", 2000 meeting. CARRIED. 4. Adoption of the Agenda• - The Chair informed the members that correspondence items #16 and #22 would be moved "in camera". There was also discussion as to the item identified on the agenda as 13.b) Personnel/Member. It was decided that this discussion would not take place in camera. FA 16/00 MOVED BY: Roseanna Vachon SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty THAT the agenda be adopted. CARRIED. 5. Delegations: None. Minutes FA 3/00 - March 16, 2000 Page 3 6. Business Arising from Minutes: a) Correspondence from Manvers tabled from last meeting - attached FA 17/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Jim Hunt Peter Delanty THAT the Full Authority refer this matter to staff. CARRIED. Mr. Weppler suggested a cost benefit analysis be done on the different uses. The General Manager explained that much of this type of analysis was done during the forest study, which was completed by Dr. Marsh of Trent University. It was found that a cost benefit analysis was difficult because the impacts of the various uses on the Forest were varied. It was suggested that a copy of the executive summary of the Forest Study report be distributed to the members for their review. b) Minutes of January 27 h, 2000 Mr. Weppler moved that until a formal agreement was reached, no money be spent investigating the proposal for the Ganaraska Forest. There was no seconder. 7. Chair and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Remarks The Chair reported that he had attended a Policies and Issues meeting of Conservation Ontario. He reported that the issues of water and the moraine were a concern of Conservation Authorities but all had different viewpoints. The Chair also reported that Jim Anderson had resigned from Conservation Ontario and was going to Ducks Unlimited. The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer reported that preparations for the conservation dinner were coming along nicely and if any member wanted a ticket there were still some available. 8. Business from the Board members Forrest Rowden reported he had sold 20 tickets for the dinner. 9. Corresoondence FA 18/00 MOVED BY: Peter Delanty SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden Minutes FA 3/00 - March 16, 2000 Page 4 THAT the correspondence #9 to #26 with the exception of #16 and #22 be received and filed. CARRIED. 10. Applications under Ontario Regulation 148/90• Permits approved by Executive: a) 148/90-471-03/00 (Greydafton Farm's Inc.) — Haldimand Township b) Renewal 148/90-472-03/00 (1088580 Ontario Ltd. — Dairy Queen) - Cobourg FA 19/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY Peter Delanty Roseanna Vachon THAT the approved permits by the executive be received for information. CARRIED. Permits requiring Full Authority discussion: None. 11. Committee Reports: None. 12. New Business: a) Earth Day/Conservation Ontario Bottle Drive — staff report attached FA 20/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Harry Boyton Roseanna Vachon THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report for information purposes. CARRIED. 13. Other Business a) Tredree Property Update — verbal The Watershed Services Co-ordinator reported that there had been a concern received by the office as to some activity on the property. Staff investigated and stated that there seems to have been some fill placed but it is outside the fill line. b) Personnel/Member Matter There was a discussion among the members as to what had taken place recently. Mr. Hunt stated that he felt there had been a misunderstanding by Mr. Weppler that the Conservation Authority had entered into some kind of contractual agreement, Minutes FA 3/00 — March 16, 2000 Page 5 which had not happened. The Chair stated that there were questions that needed to be answered as to whether this type of proposal is even feasible. Mr. Rowden stated that we should not prejudge proposals before the information has been gathered and presented and there were many questions that had to be answered. Mr. Weppler stated that the process had been changed and the Conservation Authority has entered into an agreement. Mr. Delanty expressed concerns that the letters published in the papers have tried to slant the process and that it was implied the Conservation Authority was working behind people's backs. He stated that it had always been an understanding by the Board that there would be open consultation with the public. Ms. Vachon stated Manvers Township had dealt with the matter at a meeting on February 15'h and pass a resolution to approve in principal the partnership. She also stated that a public meeting will be held in Manvers Township in the future. FA 21/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Forrest Rowden Jim Hunt THAT the newspaper articles be received for information. CARRIED. C) Oak Ridges Moraine Staff Report FA 22/00 MOVED BY: Jim Hunt SECONDED BY: Ray Banns THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report on the Oak Ridges Moraine dated March 15, 2000 for information and it be forwarded to the meeting of March 29, 2000. CARRIED. d) Correspondence FA 23/00 MOVED BY: Jim Hunt SECONDED BY: Murray Weppler THAT the Full Authority move in camera. CARRIED. FA 24/00 MOVED BY: Forrest Rowden SECONDED BY: Ray Banns Minutes FA 3/00 — March 16, 2000 Page 6 THAT the Full Authority move "out of camera". CARRIED. FA 25/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Jim Hunt Peter Delanty THAT the Full Authority direct staff to seek more information regarding correspondence item #16. CARRIED. FA26/00 MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: Jim Hunt Peter Delanty THAT the Full Authority forward correspondence item #22 to the Conservation Authority lawyer. CARRIED. 14. Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. on a motion by Peter Delanty. CHAIR 1 f G NERAL MANAGER// SECRETARY -TREASURER _Mrs. Patti Barrie Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, Ontario LIC 3A8 Dear Ms. Barrie: '0OHP '2„ 1 Fr; .-52, COUNCIL INFORMATION t Oti April 20, 2000 Please find attached issue three of the Ontario Summer Games 2000, Games Organizing Committee Newsletter. I would appreciate if you would include a copy of this newsletter on your next Council agenda, as a correspondence item. Also attached is a copy of the promo for the "banner program" which I would appreciate you reviewing in case staff or Council members receive any enquiries. :JfJ i tt.. Regards,CKWf— ;gl2WL Thomas W. Flood " / Co -Chair _. Ontario Summer Games 2000 -- -- --- -- — — — TWF/lk Encl. cc: S. Crosby, General Manager VIC J. Caruana, Director Community Services 0 c/o Town of Ajax, 65 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario, LIS 2H9 Phone: (905) 619-2529, ext 7264 ■ Toll Free: 1-888-879-9906 ■ Fax:(905) 427-3821 0 e-mail: OSGatownofajax.com Newsletter Hosted by the Municipalities of Durham Region Mission Statement The Ontario Summer Games 2000 will foster an atmosphere of sportsmanship, camaraderie and goodwill through the -combined efforts and partnerships developed between athletes, volunteers, sponsors and staff, which will reflect the community spirit found within the Region and its eight area municinalities. Volume I alssue 3 Published by the Games Organizing Committee — 17A04/00 Executive Committee Happenings Ceremonies Committee - Happenings -gateway signage is now being installed to promote the Games throughout the region. -the Games Organizing Committee had its banner and volunteer kick-off in March and information on both Programs can be obtained from the Games Headquarters.(see attached) -the executive committee has approved the ensuing policies which will be important for a smooth operation of the Games. -Harassment -Participant -Food services -Travel Policy -Competition Agreement General Manager's Office - Happenings -in conjunction with volunteer recruitment, a train the trainer seminar was held in April for approximately twenty people who will be running volunteer training programs in each Municipality in June. -June 7" has been set to meet with the Provincial Sports Organizations to review registration procedure. .changes have been made to where the athletes' socials are to be held. The Saturday August 12w event is still at Iroquois Park while negotiations are still going on re: the location for Friday August 116. -planning is proceeding re: the opening ceremonies at the Oshawa Civic fields invitations to all dignitaries will be distributed in the near future. -an announcement on the torch run will also be made soon. Iroquois Park - Whitby Ontario Mt Y. i.4u. v - "EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE" Promotion Committee - Happenings -the tender has been let for Official Games Souvenirs - they will be on sale soon in the various Recreation Centres in each Municipality. -the committee is presently investigating options for the publishing of the official games program. Fundraising Committee Happenings -following is a list of Official Games Corporate Sponsors: -Ontario Power Generation -Tim Hortons -Rogers Group of Companies -Idea People -McDonald's -LaFarge Pressure Pipe -Vicdom Aggregates -Stacey Electric -Lodwick Transport -Bradstone -KX 96 FM -The Miller Group -General Motors -Hayball _ - _ Ajax Senior's Friendship Club -Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce A&P Service Committee Happenings -accommodations for all participants to be finned up by the end of April. -the committee is still having difficulties in procuring beds for the accommodation of athletes in schools. Contact has now been made with several suppliers which should bring this matter to a close by the ena of April. -negotiations are ongoing with food services and transportation. Sports Technical Committee - Happenings -there are still some minor issues to be cleaned up re: venues -it has been established that the region will be divided into three geographical areas with a .o -ordinator for each. The venue site directors will report to a specified co-ordinator. -a meeting was held with the Sports for Disabled on April 17/00 to clarify their needs. -the competition agreement has been drafted, vetted by the Region's Legal and Insurance staff, approved by the executive committee and sent to the Provincial Sports Organizations fortheir signature. c a __11iQSFWfc Ontario -*Tr.-t:,rgames. 20 P, "EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE" COUNCIL INFORMATIONrz L' J`' V J CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY MINUTES - NO. 3 AUTHORITY MEETING Tuesday. April 18th 2000 - 7:00 P MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM Present: R. Johnson, Chairman D. Moffatt, Vice -Chairman B. Boychyn - ' S. Crawford _ J. Drumm - — J. Gray D. Hamre - - L- Harrell B'Nicholson B. Northeast M. Novak P. Perkins J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer - S.L. Hanson, Director - Corporate Services - D. Wright, Director - Environmental Approvals & Planning R. Perry Sisson, Director - Environmental Engineering Services M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent Mrs. K.L. Tate, Administrative Assistant/Recording Secretary Ti 4 9" The Chairman called the meeting to order at 6:58 p.m. .CN. BY . ORiCkM d DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE �E ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. #30 Moved by R. Boychyn Seconded by J. Gray THAT the Authority minutes of March 21, 2000 be adopted as circulated. --- CARRIED CORRESPONDENCE CO Io CL� (1) NEWS RELEASE from Jim Flaherty, M.P.P. Whitby -Ajax Re: Jim Flaherty announces New Footbridge at Lynde Shores Conservation Area Res. #31 Moved by D. Hamre Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the above News Release (attached as Schedule 3-1 of Apr. 18, 2000) be received for information and fled. CARRIED P. Perkins arrived at 7:00 p.m. 1l'THORITY NIIN'L"TES NO. 3 -April 18. 2000 Page 2 DIRECTOR. ENVIRONMENTAL. APPROVALS & PLANNING REPORTS ( 1) Staff Report #4400-00 Applications For Construction, To Place Fill and To Alter a Watercourse - March 1-31, 2000 Res. #32 Moved by D. Moffatt Seconded by P. Perkins THAT the applications (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-3 of Apr. 18, 2000) be approved and the respective permits be issued. CARRIED -- -(2) Staff Report #: 4401-00 (attached as Schedule 4-4 to 4-7 of Apr. 18, 2000) = File: 000-090-F,C (IMS: RPRG836) Applicant. Mr. Gerald Smith — - - Application: To construct a storage shed/workshop and associated filling. - Location: 583 Harmony Road South, Oshawa aes. #33 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by J. Gray THAT the application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The project stall be carried out generally according to the plans and specifications submitted in support of the application as they may be amended by the following conditions. 2. A Professional Engineer shall provide confirmation in writing, that the plans, design and construction drawings submitted in support of the application will withstand anticipated vertical and horizontal hydrostatic pressures acting on the structure. 3. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the approved plans for works within the flood plain shall be stamped by c Professional Engineer. 4. A Professional Engineer shall provide written verification that the works were completed in accordance with the approved plans. 5. The applicant/owner shall enter into a Save Harmless Agreement with the Authority to be registered on title at the owner's expense. CARRIED M. Novak arrived at 7:10 p.m. Res. #34 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by L Harrell THAT the meeting convene "In Camera". CARRIED Res. #38 Moved by J. Drumm Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the meeting reconvene and that the actions of the "1n Camera" session be adopted. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Res. #39 Moved by D. Moffatt Seconded by P. Perkins THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ONTARIO SUMMED GAMES 2000 BANNED f FWFAM PU( PDE: To create aben beofcelebration throughoutthe municipal ities of Durham. To provide an economic vehicle for Small buoines5, Service clubs, community groups and families toshowtheir5upportforthi5 comm Uri ityevent. BANNEP: 0 26N 72", double -sided • 4colourtyvek, one ofthe mootdurabic materialoknown to mankind ■ personaIizedwith your corn pany/community name • hardware and installation included ■ Ondi5playJune, i-Augu5t15,2000 ■ your peroonaIEouvenirofthe 0ntario5ummerGamco COST. 1banner $300.00 2banner5 $550.00 3banner5 $500.00 4banners $1,000.00 5banners $1,125.00 ONTARIO SUMMER GAMES 2000 BANNER PROGRAM NAME: ORGANIZATION: ADDRESS: PHONE: NAME TO APPEAR ON BANNER: PREFERRED LOCATION(if applicable) (Although the Games Organizing Committee will make every effort to accommodate your preferred location, there may be circumstances beyond our control which prevent us. You will be advised of an alternate location) NUMBER OF BANNERS: COST: l BANNER $300.00 2 BANNERS $550.00 3 BANNERS $800.00 4 BANNERS $1000.00 5 BANNERS $1125.00 PAYMENT: Please make cheques payable to the Ontario Summer Games 2000. Cheques and application forms can be sent to: Ontario Summer Games 2000 65 Harwood Ave South Ajax, Ontario "AUNICIPALITY OF -C larrington ONTARIO REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 8, 2000 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, MAY 1, 2000 RECOMMENDATIONS: FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATION FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION Report PD -042-00 - Rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applicant: Lizjan Developments 2. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: 1319164 ONTARIO LIMITED PART LOT 262 CONCESSION 12 FORMER VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE THAT Report PD -039-00 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by D. G. Biddle & Associates Limited on behalf of 1319164 Ontario Limited be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -039-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: WILLIAM BRYANS PART LOT 32. CONCESSION 22 FORMER TOWNSHIP OF DARLINGTON THAT Report PD -040-00 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Tunney Planning Inc., on behalf of William Bryans, be referred back to staff for further processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET • BOWMANVILLE • ONTARIO • L1C 3A6 - (905) 623 3719 - FAX 6234169 •ccrcuoroee WEBSITE. www. municipalit,. claringlonon. ca Report #1 2 - May 1, 2000 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -040-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 4. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: LANDCREST DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT INC. ON BEHALF OF ST. STEPHENS ESTATES INC. PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 2, FORMER TOWN OF BOWMANVILLE THAT Report PD -041-00 be received; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the -former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Landcrest Development Management Inc. on behalf of St. Stephens Estates Inc., be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments: and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -041-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. DEFFERAL #38 TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AS REQUESTED BY BRUCE BROWN PART LOT 31, CONCESSION 1 FORMER TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE THAT Report PD -043-00 be received; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve the Clarington Official Plan land use designation as it applies to the area shown as Deferral #38; THAT the acquisition of the lands owned by Mr. Bruce Brown for the Newcastle Village Community Park be referred to Planning and Development Department for consideration in the preparation of the land acquisition strategy; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD -043-00; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -043-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 6. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF APRIL 20 2000 THAT Report PD -044-00 be received; THAT Council concur with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on April 20, 2000 for Applications A2000/011 to A2000/016, inclusive; and Report #1 - 3 - May 1, 2000 THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment for Applications A2000/011 to A2000/016, inclusive, in the event of an appeal. 7. MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON - PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE FORE A PORTION OF WAVERLY ROAD AND WATSON DRIVE THAT Report PD -045-00 be received; THAT By-law 86-112, being a by-law to establish a Street Name M*gnd Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington, be amended to provide for the following street name changes: a portion of "Waverly Road" to "Watson Crescent", "Watson Drive" to "Watson Crescent", and a portion of "Waverly Road" to "Cedar Crest Beach Road"; THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the by-law attached to Report PD -045-00 to amend By-law 86-112 being a by-law to establish the Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -045-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 8. REMOVING ROADBLOCKS - A STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE GTA AND HAMILTON - WENTWORTH GREATER TORONTO SERVICES BOARD (GTSB) THAT Report PD -046-00 be received -and endorsed as the Municipality's comments on "Removing Roadblocks - A Strategic Transportation Plan for the GTA and Hamilton -Wentworth"; THAT a copy of Report PD -046-00, the GO Station Location Study (1993), and the Bowmanville West Main Central Secondary Plan and Urban Design Plan be forwarded to the GTSB for their consideration; and THAT a copy of Report PD -046-00 be forwarded to the Commissioner of Works and Commissioner of Planning for Durham Region. 9. GREATER TORONTO AREA - AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC STUDY THAT Report PD -032-00 be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington adopt the eight recommendations of the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study; Report #1 4- May 1, 2000 THAT a copy of Report PD -032-00 be forwarded to the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture and to the Greater Toronto Area Federations of Agriculture Project Management Committee; and THAT the representatives of the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture be thanked for their presentation and their valuable input. 10. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT FOR MONTH OF MARCH, 2000 THAT Report CD -18-00 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD -18-00 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. _ - 11. PARKING ENFORCEMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2000 THAT Report CD -19-00 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CD -19-00 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. 12. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT - PERSONNEL MATTER THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report ADMIN -I1-00 pertaining to a personnel matter be approved. 13. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT - PERSONNEL MATTER THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report ADMIN -13-00 pertaining to a personnel matter be approved. 14. PRESENTATION OF MR. CHARLES PACKER AND GENE PRESTON PERTAINING TO THE ONTERIO POWER GENERATION THAT the presentation of Mr. Charles Packer and Gene Preston from the Ontario Power Generation be acknowledged with appreciation REPORT 02 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON REPORT Meeting: COUNCIL File # Date: May S 2000 Res.# Report # ADMIN. 16 - 2000 — _= Subject: Tuition Assistance and Membership Fees for Members -of C=wrncif Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. That Report ADMIN. 16 - 2000 be received 2. That Council approve the policies regarding tuition assistance for Members of Council as contained in Report ADMIN. 16 - 2000. REPORT: 1. Background 1.1 The Mayor has drawn to the attention of the Chief Administrative Officer that the Municipality does not have any policy regarding tuition assistance- for Members of Council. To the extent there is a policy void, it has been the past practice that the Mayor will exercise discretion to either approve or disapprove the request of any Member of Council for payment of the tuition fee on education courses, including the annual membership fee for professional association such as the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers (A.M.C.T.). 1.2 Since municipal staff are permitted full reimbursement for educational courses that are necessary to upgrade their work skills, such policy has generally been used on those rare occasions when a Member of Council requested tuition assistance for educational courses. Comments The Chief Administrative Officer has reviewed the subject matter and would offer the following comments: 2.1 The lack of policy has created several problems, such as: • Inconsistency in application of criteria and qualification of courses eligible for payment by the Municipality. • Not all Members of Council are interested in having the Municipality pay for their educational pursuit, while others may decide to seek payment. 2.2 Tuition assistance to staff has been in place for several years and was recently updated (attachment #1). The purpose is to encourage professional development of employees who will enhance his/her skills and knowledge in the work place. This principle, however, cannot be applied to Members of Council for the very simple reason that they are not employees and therefore the need to upgrade work related skills and knowledge is not applicable. Therefore, it would be difficult to justify using tax dollars to subsidize part or all tuition fees for any Member of Council enrolled in any educational courses, as the benefits of such are largely personal in nature as opposed to a requirement of the job. Policies That effectively immediately upon Council's approval, the Municipality will not pay for any educational courses to any Member of Council, including any membership fee of any professional association. The only exception is orientation seminars offered to new Members of Council by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Respectfully submitted, 0 �-Qa'c'c Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Art. #1 Art. 111 to Report ADMIN.16-00 Municipality of Clarington Administrative and Corporate Policies SUBJECT: TUITION ASSISTANCE APPROVED BY: ❑ Council SECTION: G SUBSECTION: G4 DATE APPROVED® PDATED:O February 21, 2000 APPLICATION: ® Affiliated Employee ® Non -Affiliated Employee PURPOSE To provide for a system to encourage the self -development of employees by continuing their education and professional development. POLICIES 1. The Department Head shall ensure funds are provided in the Department budget prior to authorization for the employee to proceed. 2. If an employee is requested to attend a course by the Department Head or Chief Administrative Officer, the Municipality will pay full course fees. 3. If an employee requests to attend a course that is approved by the Department Head or Chief Administrative Officer and is job related, the Municipality will pay full course fees. 4. Consideration of a 50% refund may be given by the Department Head to courses that are deemed to be Departmentally related and of significant benefit to the Department, and provided the employee has successfully completed the course. 5. In consideration of an employee's request under policies 2 or 3, the Department Head shall give priority to the employee with a good record, above average work performance, promotability and enhancement of skills. 6. Requests from an employee must be in writing and detail the reasons for tuition assistance. 7. Employees shall be relieved from his/her usual work to attend the course under policy 1. Where instructional hours are in the evening, the employee shall be entitled to time -off -in -lieu on a straight hour basis. B. Employees attending courses under policies 3 and 4 may be allowed to be excused from his/her normal work hours at the discretion of the Department Head. There will be no consideration for any compensation for courses taken beyond normal working hours. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS MAY 8, 2000 BY-LAWS 2000-59 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Lizjan Developments Inc.) (Report PD -042-00) 2000-60 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #7 of Report #1)