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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/2001PAUNICIPALlTY CiF ONTARIO DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2001 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of a meeting of Council held on April 2, 2001 DELEGATIONS 1. Clarington Board of Trade — Clarington Business Exhibition 2. Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, L1 E 21_5 - Report PD- 033 -01 (Item #5 of Report #1) COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 1 - 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Appointment of Area and Municipal Weed Inspectors 2001 1 - 3 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby - Review of the Greater Toronto Services Board Final Report by Deloitte Consulting "Getting Started" 1 - 4 Doug Johnson - Parking By -law 1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated March 15, 2001 1 - 6 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2001 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARIINGTON 40 1 EMPE:RANGE STRI E T s BOWMA.NVILLE • ONTARIO • L1C 3A6 • (905) 613 -3319 • FAX 623 -4169 nECYCLE0PAPER WFB,q ITF: www.municic>alitV.clai ' ington. an.ca Council Agenda - 2 - April 17, 2001 1 - 7 John Wiersma, Veridian Corporation - Services Offered Through Clarington District Office 1 - 8 Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Card - All Sites for the Month of February 2001 1 - 9 Peter Watson, Manager of Waste Management, Region of Durham - Waste Management Reports 1 - 10 Paul Foster, Transportation Special Projects, Region of Durham - Road Construction By -law I - 11 Alain Levac - Parking By -law 1 - 12 Sherry Bonazza, President, Darlington Soccer Club - Indoor Soccer 1 - 13 James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance - Property Taxation 1 - 14 Janet Burgess, Ontario Citizens Against Road Safety Privatization - Privatization of Ministry of Transportation Services 1 - 15 W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham - Character Education Seminar 1 - 16 James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance - City of Toronto's Budgetary Challenges, Equalization of Social Assistance and Social Housing Costs 1 - 17 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated March 14, 2001 1 - 18 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - Memorandum of Understanding on Procedures to Address Conservation Authority Delegated Responsibility 1 - 19 Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship - Community Action Awards for 2001 1-20 Patricia Short - Galle, Regional Manager, Greater Toronto Area Programs - Pickering Lands 1-21 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 14, 2001 1-22 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Local Housing Programs 1-23 Anita Dubeau, Mayor, Town of Penetanguishene — Information Session — North Simcoe Correctional Facility Council Agenda - 3 - April 17, 2001 I - 24 Helen Zimerling — Overnight Parking, Sidewalk Clearing and Unleashed Pets 1-25 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers Association - Hospital Expansion Funding through Building Development Charges 1-26 Cam Jackson, Minister Responsible for Seniors and Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Senior of the Year Awards 1-27 Ron Trewin, Transportation Department, Region of Durham — Highway No. 2 at Holt Road 1-28 Wayne Ostermaier, Manager, Land Assessment and Remediation, Hydro One Networks Inc. — Courtice Distribution Station (DS) Receive for Direction D - 1 R.D. Morton - North Part of Henry Road D - 2 Sue Veinot - Request to Resurface Concession Street, Bowmanville D - 3 R.D. Benham - Rezoning Residential to Commercial, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice D - 4 Alain Guilbert, Vice - President, Communications, Canada Post - 2001 Canada Post Literacy Awards D - 5 Tim Hudak, Minister, Tourism, Culture and Recreation - 2nd Annual 2001 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence Program D - 6 Pete Maartense - Olympic Size Ice Pads D - 7 Elinor St. Louis, The Hearing Care Counselling Program, The Canadian Hearing Society - "Hearing Awareness Month" D - 8 John Bray, Director General, Communications Branch, Indian Northern Affairs Canada - National Aboriginal Day D - 9 Richard Law — Port of Newcastle Rezoning D - 10 S. Wilkinson, Deputy Clerk, Village of Merrickville- Wolford - Family Farms D - 11 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph - Cost Breakdowns of Social Housing Council Agenda - 4 - April 17, 2001 D - 12 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph - Student - Focused Funding Model D - 13 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph - West Nile Virus D - 14 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph - Provincial Funding of Health Units D - 15 City of Welland - Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs D - 16 Orono Pee Wee Hockey Team - Request for Financial Assistance D - 17 Pam Allin, Contact Guider, 2nd Orono Guide Unit - Various Concerns in the Village of Orono D - 18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Enactment of Peat Extraction Legislation MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS at the March 5, 2001, General Purpose and Administration meeting, Council passed a resolution approving in principle the developing of a major outdoor park facility; WHEREAS an appropriate parcel of approximately 22 acres is available west of West Beach Road; AND WHEREAS the sports park could be developed in the former cornfield, not affecting the present woodlot or the proposed re- routing of the creek, and still leave a link between the marsh lands; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff investigate the feasibility of locating the park facility at this location. 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 9, 2001 2. Report of the Solicitor — Amendment to the Principles of Understanding with Blue Circle Cement (To be distributed under separate cover) Council Agenda - 5 - April 17, 2001 3. Confidential Report PD- 037 -01 - Property Matter (To be distributed under separate cover) 4. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor — Property Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Confidential Property Matter (Confidential memorandum distributed under separate cover) BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 17, 2001 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION I - 1 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on March 21, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the proposed draft Terms of Reference for a Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee outlined in Attachment 1 of Report #2001 -P -20 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; b) THAT an advertisement be placed in local newspapers throughout the Region seeking input on the Terms of Reference; and c) THAT a copy of Report #2001 -P -20 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities and the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture." (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on March 21, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the following Weed Inspectors be appointed by by -law to administer the Weed Control Act within the Region of Durham, with their primary areas of responsibility as noted: 1. The Townships of Brock, Scugog - Vern Mason and Uxbridge, the Town of Ajax and the City of Pickering 2. The City of Oshawa and the Town - Daniel Adams of Whitby 3. The Municipality of Clarington - Reginald Parker 4. The Regional Municipality of - Mike Slocombe Durham b) THAT the by -law fix the salaries of the contracted inspectors at $90.00 /day, plus expenses; and c) THAT the Ministry of Agriculture and Food be advised." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 17, 2001 1 - 3 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Whitby on March 26, 2001, passed the following resolution: 491. THAT the GTSB continue with its studies and initiatives on developing a Transportation /Public Transit Strategy; Movements of Goods and Services and Countryside and Environmental Strategies; GTA, GIS mapping; Dispute Resolution Settlements between municipalities and coordinating economic development issues, etc. 2. THAT if the mandate of the GTSB is to change based on the Consultant's Report, the Council of the Town of Whitby hereby adopts Opinion A - Planning Authority as its preferred alternative save and accept: (a) The Board's role specific to growth management strategy pronouncement policies be confined to matters on Transportation /Public Transit; (b) That GO Transit (GT Train) capital funding and budget requirements continue to require Board approval as part of its on -going review and consideration of transit initiatives and transportation planning and in the GTA and Hamilton - Wentworth; (c) The legislation not provide for the appointment of an Executive Committee; (d) That the Consultant's proposition of appointing a GTA Appeals Tribunal replacing the Ontario Municipal Board be the subject of separate full examination as to its full implications on future decisions by GTSB and member municipalities; 3. THAT the GTSB continue to pursue sustainable capital transportation funding from the Federal and Provincial Governments to enable it to act in the future upon approved plans; 4. THAT Administrator's Report 02 -1 be received and forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board, The Hon. Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and area municipalities within Durham. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 17, 2001 1 - 4 Doug Johnson, advising Council that he is upset that he cannot park his car in front of his daughter's house in Courtice while visiting his grandchildren. Mr. Johnson lives in Ottawa and to drive down and back in one day is too much. Over the years they have visited their daughter and son -in -law with no problems, they would take them out for supper at a local restaurant, also if any repairs to the house had to be done, they would buy the parts or material needed from a local store. Over the years when visiting, they have bought new tires, passes for the local zoo and the list goes on. Last year, Mr. Johnson received two parking tickets and his son -in -law paid them for him. The parking problem has been created by the Planning Department when they approve permits to build a subdivision with narrow streets. Small lots create more taxes and now you want to fix the problem by ticketing over night guests. Ticketing visitors is not the answer and trying to sell him a monthly parking permit for $800 per year is a joke. Please make Courtice tourism friendly, don't turn your back on visitors. (Receive for Information) 1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated March 15, 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 6 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) -7 John Wiersma, Veridian Corporation, advising Council on how Veridian Corporation plans to implement a new strategy for servicing the Clarington area. The first phase will be the temporary closure of the office for renovations on April 30th for a period of approximately one month. They will re -open on June 4th as Veridian's Clarington District Office. The re- opening of the office will also change the scope of their operation in Clarington and in Port Hope. Customers will notice better support in their field operations and better emergency response. All billing inquiries will be handled by telephone and referred to their Pickering Office. The local Clarington customer accounts reps will also be moved to Pickering. This move will result in better response time and more flexibility in the deploying of staff. Customers will likely still drop off payments but these payments will be couriered to Pickering for processing. (Receive for Information) 1 - 8 Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Card for all sites for the month of February 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 17, 2001 1 - 9 Peter Watson, Manager of Waste Management, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on March 7, 2001, received for information the following three waste management reports: No. 2001 -WR -03 - Report on the weekly organics pilot program in Ajax; No. 2001 -WR -04 - Residential curbside composition studies; No. 2001 -WR -05 - Weekly food and yard waste pilot program in Clarington In Report No. 2001 -RD -03 on the weekly organics pilot program in Ajax, there is an additional matter to be considered. The Region requests the Area Municipalities to consider the benefits of an increased leaf and yard waste collection program. (Receive for Information) I - 10 Paul Foster, Transportation Special Projects, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the newspaper advertisement which gives notice to the public that the Region may pass by -laws authorizing construction of various road projects. Those projects affecting Clarington are: • Taunton Road /Liberty Street • Taunton Road at Wilmot Creek • Highway 2 /Holt Road (Receive for Information) I - 11 Alain Levac, advising Council that he is disappointed the over night parking has not been reworked to a more practical solution for the citizens of Clarington. Mr. Levac understands that unregulated parking does cause some problems, snow removal being one of them. However, enforcement of this by -law in its current state is not the solution and will lead to other problems and undesired effects in some residential neighbourhoods where citizens have no choice but to park on the street due to insufficient space in their driveways. At close to $800 per year for monthly parking permits, it should not be surprising that only one resident purchases this permit. In their case, as a two vehicle family, they regularly park one of their vehicles on the road in front of their home. This is also the case for many other two vehicle families on their street, as the space between the sidewalk and the street does not allow parking a second vehicle in the driveway without infringing on the sidewalk and the garages are built too small to house a large vehicle. When this by -law was first introduced, some residents widened their driveways to be able to park a second vehicle. Widening the driveway and the initial enforcement of the by -law has led to the following eyesores: Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 17, 2001 Reduction in green space Driveways have been widened, but the extensions have not been paved Residents park on grass Residents park their cars sideways between the sidewalk and the street so as to not infringe on the sidewalk (Receive for Information) 1 - 12 Sherry Bonazza, President, Darlington Soccer Club, advising Council that they would be interested in helping in any way with the new sports complex. For the last four years, they have been running an Indoor Soccer program. Indoor Soccer is a relatively inexpensive sport for children to play over the winter. This year they exceeded 400 players registered, ages 5 to 15, and unfortunately, had to turn children away, as they can no longer secure more viable gym time. As always, the need for more soccer fields is an ongoing concern. With their number of players more than doubling over the past 5 years, making them one of the largest soccer clubs in Durham, fields are at a premium. (Receive for Information) 1 - 13 James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance, informing Council on the decisions made by the Province relating to property taxation. The decisions deal with transition ratios, 2001 education tax rates, standard tax bills and provincial threshold ratios that will govern restrictions on levying municipal tax increases. The Province will not be establishing new transition ratios for 2001. The transition ratios that were regulated in 1998 and, in certain circumstances, in 1999 and 2000, will remain in effect to ensure the relative tax burden on heavily taxed property classes cannot increase. More importantly, tax burdens on business across the province need to be reduced to ensure a healthy climate for business investment. They will continue to work with municipalities in efforts to reduce these high tax burdens by accelerating business education tax cuts. Their government remains committed to reducing education tax rates. The Ministry of Finance will be providing the preliminary 2001 education rates. As well, a new standard tax bill will be regulated for 2001 implementation. Bill 140, the Continued Protection for Property Taxpayers Act, 2000, created a new provincial restriction prohibiting municipalities from levying municipal tax increases on commercial, industrial and multi - residential property classes if their tax burdens are above provincial average burdens. The Province is regulating the provincial average burdens for each of the three property classes so that municipalities will know whether they are subject to the levy restriction. (Receive for Information) I - 14 Janet Burgess, Ontario Citizens Against Road Safety Privatization, advising Council that she has launched a new organization /lobby group called Ontario Citizens Against Road Safety Privatization (OCARSP). (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 17, 2001 1 - 15 W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham, inviting Council to attend an important conference on Character Education. During the past four years, a large number of communities across the USA have redefined themselves as character communities. The conference will take place at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel on Friday, April 27, 2001, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Receive for Information) 1 - 16 James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance, responding to our letter dated February 15, 2001, regarding the City of Toronto's budgetary challenges, the equalization of Social Assistance and Social Housing costs across the GTA, and the impacts of Local Services Realignment (LSR). When LSR became effective in 1998, the provincial and municipal levels of government set out to streamline service delivery, and make that delivery more accountable to taxpayers. To achieve these objectives, the Province provided municipalities with additional property tax revenue, in the form of residential education tax room, in exchange for new service responsibilities. Province -wide LSR costs have declined by approximately $0.5 billion since the original March 1998 costs estimates. The LSR exchange is working by eliminating duplication and cost reduction. Residential education tax room made available by the Province was in excess of net LSR costs by $2.7 million in 1999, for the Municipality of Clarington. In addition to this benefit, Clarington's LSR costs have decreased by more than $1 million since the March 1998 estimates. These savings have been a direct benefit to Clarington's taxpayers, who have also benefited from an $18 million decrease in Durham Region's LSR costs over the same time period. As part of its commitment to a fair and even exchange of responsibilities through LSR, the Province equalized social assistance and social housing costs within the GTA. These social services benefit all taxpayers in the GTA, no matter which municipality they live in. The Ministry believes it is fair for the municipalities which share these benefits to also share the funding responsibilities. (Receive for Information) 1 - 17 Minutes of the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority Meeting dated March 14, 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 18 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority forwarding a Memorandum of Understanding on Procedures to Address Conservation Authority Delegated Responsibility. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 17, 2001 1 - 19 Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, announcing the Community Action Awards for 2001. Through the Community 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. Mr. Jackson is inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in these special awards by nominating a deserving individual who has made a difference for people with disabilities in Ontario. The deadline for nominations is May 1, 2001. (Receive for Information) 1-20 Patricia Short - Galle, Regional Manager, Greater Toronto Area Programs, advising Council that the federal government has decided to proceed with the designation of the Pickering Lands as an `airport site' under the Aeronautics Act. This is a necessary step and represents prudent long term technical planning. It does not, in any way, mean that a decision to proceed with an airport has been made. The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) who is responsible for serving the Greater Toronto Area's aviation needs, has been asked to conduct, on behalf of Transport Canada, interim planning which is required before the Government decides whether to proceed with an airport on the Pickering Lands. This planning will require extensive public consultation and will determine overall requirements for a reliever airport. (Receive for Information) 1 - 21 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 14, 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-22 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that 47 municipalities in Ontario will be getting approximately $100 million for capital improvements, transfer and start -up costs of local housing programs. Municipal governments were given responsibility for planning and delivery of social housing services under the Social Housing Reform Act, as they are best situated to meet the local needs of Ontario communities. The province will provide $29.5 million for entitlements of employees who were transferred from the province to the local level and an additional $6.1 million for start -up costs. The municipalities will also receive a further $9.1 million to help them find efficiencies in administration, technology, staff training, business realignment and other costs. Additionally, the province is distributing $58 million in federal funding related to the federal housing program. These new funds can be used for building reviews, capital repairs and other social housing purposes. Responsibility for most federally funded social housing programs was transferred to the province under the Federal Provincial Social Housing Agreement signed in November 1999. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 17, 2001 1-23 Mayor Anita Dubeau, Town of Penetanguishene, inviting Council to an information session on May 4, 2001, regarding the important issues concerning the North Simcoe Correctional Facility. The construction of the 1184 bed superjail in their town has been completed and the commissioning of the facility is underway. The jail is slated to open this summer or early fall. Over the past 16 months, Penetanguishene Council has been involved in ongoing discussions with the Ministry of Correctional Services. Much of this discussion has centred on the planned privatization of the facility, but they have also been very concerned regarding day -to -day operations at the site. These discussions have not been reassuring. In fact, many issues of considerable importance to their community have not been addressed by the Ministry, despite the jail being only months away from accepting its first inmates. On May 4, 2001, they will be providing a detailed overview of how the provincial government has responded to their Council with respect to their concerns and questions. Mayor Dubeau is also trying to arrange a tour of the facility for those who are attending. (Receive for Information) 1-24 Helen Zimerling, congratulating Council for addressing the night street safety problem and taking the opportunity to raise other concerns. Winter sidewalk ice and snow hazards for pedestrians along the north Highway #2 sidewalk from Varcoe to Townline Road. Also unleashed pet i {hap{ parks. Please do not wait until a tragedy occurs. Ms. Zimerlin g suggests increasing posted fines could be a solution. (Receive for Information) 1-25 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers Association, writing to John O'Toole to thank him for the letter containing the remarks made by Ms. Hilary Short, Vice President, Policy and Public Affairs of Ontario Hospital Association and Ms. Gale Mossman, Chair, GTA -905 Health Alliance, to the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce. At a Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers Association meeting, members passed a motion supporting Mayor Mutton and the other Municipalities in Durham, in their endeavor to persuade the Provincial Government to allow funds to be raised for hospital expansion through the building development charges. (Receive for Information) 1-26 Cam Jackson, Minister Responsible for Seniors and Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council of the Senior of the Year Awards. Each year the Government of Ontario designates June as Seniors' Month to celebrate the countless experiences, accomplishments and contributions of seniors. Across the province, community organizations and local governments host special events to recognize seniors and the countless contributions they make to Ontario's way of life. They are inviting the municipality to participate in the 2001 Senior of the Year Awards. This award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 17, 2001 local senior. Recipients are individuals who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. Nominations must be received by May 4, 2001. (Receive for Information) 1-27 Ron Trewin, Transportation Department, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the Preliminary Engineering Survey newsletter advising that the Region has initiated a topographic survey for the design of traffic control signals and intersection improvements on Highway No. 2 at Holt Road. (Receive for Information) 1-28 Wayne Ostermaier, Manager, Land Assessment and Remediation, Hydro One Networks Inc., advising Council that the remediation work is now complete at the Courtice Distribution Station. In August 2000, Hydro One completed a Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment at the Courtice Distribution Station (DS). The assessment confirmed contamination in the soil within the station property, as well as adjacent properties at levels exceeding Ministry of Environment (MOE) guidelines. These results were communicated to the directly affected property owners, the York Durham MOE and the Durham Regional Health Unit. Remediation measures were developed in consultation with the MOE, the Health Unit and the directly affected property owners. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 R.D. Morton, requesting that the north part of Henry Road be improved to make it safer and more useful to all concerned. Although the south half of this road has been improved to accommodate local residents and to facilitate snow removal, the north part remains relatively unimproved. In recent years the road has become so overgrown that it no longer can be used by farmers to move their bigger, and more modern equipment. Alternate roads are Newtonville Road and Vickers Road, each of which more than doubles the distance to be traveled and increases the possibility of accidents. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Public Works for response) D - 2 Sue Veinot, requesting that the remainder of Concession Street be paved and that a stop sign be placed at the corner of Concession Street and Prospect Street. Ms. Veinot lives on Farncomb Crescent, just north of Concession Street. A few years ago Concession Street was paved to about 200 feet west of Liberty Street. She cannot believe that all the equipment was there and the municipality did not finish paving the rest of Summary of Correspondence _10- April 17, 2001 Concession Street. Everyone north of Concession Street comes up Scugog Street, turns onto Wellington Street and makes a quick turn onto Concession Street. This is a short cut instead of traveling all the way down the main street. (Motion to advise of the proposed construction schedule) D - 3 R.D. Benham, advising Council that he is appalled that Council is considering rezoning Joe Domitrovic's operation of a body shop and car repair shop. There are numerous reasons why this should not be allowed, the least of which having this type of business in the middle of a residential area with a school not more than 300 yards away could and would pose a serious health problem for the people who live in the near vicinity of this business. The fumes from this place would drift a long way, and the potential for liquids to leak into the ground and affect the water table is very great. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development and advise of Council's decision in this matter) D - 4 Alain Guilbert, Vice - President, Communications, Canada Post, advising Council of the 2001 Canada Post Literacy Awards. What if you couldn't read a newspaper, browse the Internet or make sense of the ingredients listed on an item in the grocery store or pharmacy? What if you couldn't read a story to a child? For more than seven million Canadians, these "what ifs" are a reality. Since 1993, Canada Post have worked hard to change that reality by supporting learners and literacy organizations across the country and by celebrating their achievements through the annual Canada Post Literacy Awards. Preparations for the 2001 Canada Post Literacy Awards are now underway and they are actively seeking nominations from every province and territory. Mr. Guilbert is urging Council to participate in this nationwide event. The deadline for nominations is May 31, 2001. (Motion to direct the Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspapers) D - 5 Tim Hudak, Minister, Tourism, Culture and Recreation, inviting Council to participate in the 2nd annual 2001 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence program. The Syl Apps Awards of Excellence were created to recognize the contributions that Ontario's youth make to their communities. Syl Apps was a Canadian pole -vault champion, a proud member of the Canadian Olympic Team, star centre for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Ontario's Athletic Commissioner and a member of the Provincial Legislature for 12 years, working tirelessly to represent the Kingston Region. Serving as Minister of Correctional Services, he took a great interest in finding new ways young people could make a lasting contribution to their community. The 2000 Syl Apps Awards of Excellence Summary of Correspondence - 11 - April 17, 2001 were a great success with 126 young Ontarian being recognized for their abilities and contributions in sport, volunteerism and leadership. Each community in Ontario has the opportunity to honour 1 male and 1 female in each age category by nominating them for a Regional Syl Apps Award of Excellence. It will be a tremendous honour for youth in your community to be nominated and an exciting opportunity to be considered for the Provincial Syl Apps Award. Nomination forms must be received no later than May 18, 2001. (Motion to direct the Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspapers) D - 6 Pete Maartense, providing Council with his input on the feasibility of making one of the ice pads in the proposed Courtice twin pad Olympic size. Mr. Maartense feels that this would be a colossal waste of tax payers money at a time when residents are already facing huge tax increases. The National Hockey League (NHL), where players average over 6 feet in height and over 200 pounds in weight, does not have one ice surface of Olympic dimensions. The new Air Canada Centre for example, has an ice surface measuring 200'X 85'. This incidentally is the same size as the two ice pads in the Garnet Rickard Complex. The major ice user in Clarington is Minor Hockey. Is it really necessary or reasonable for Clarington to even consider putting in an ice pad with dimensions bigger than what is currently used in the NHL? (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Community Services) D - 7 Elinor St. Louis, The Hearing Care Counselling Program, The Canadian Hearing Society, requesting that the month of May be proclaimed as "Hearing Awareness Month ". This is an occasion to promote public understanding and awareness of the needs of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing Canadians, and to emphasize the importance of protecting our hearing. The aging of our population and the increase in noise pollution have made hearing loss the fastest growing disability in North America. Often referred to as the "invisible disability ", more than one million Ontarians experience some degree of hearing loss, with the greatest incidence occurring among the elderly. For deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, the key to enjoying an independent life is keeping the lines of communication open. The barriers to communication can be lifted through the use of technology, sign language interpreters, closed captioning, assistive devices such as TTYs (teletypewriter phones) and American Sign Language. This year national, provincial and regional organizations will be working to promote programs and services designed to ensure equal access for all deaf, deafened or hard of hearing Canadians. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -12- April 17, 2001 D - 8 John Bray, Director General, Communications Branch, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to take part in celebrating National Aboriginal Day on June 21, 2001. Mr. Bray is requesting that the municipality contact a national or local Aboriginal organization or connect to www.inac.gc.ca this May /June to find out what events are taking place across the country. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 9 Richard Law, providing Council with a copy of a letter addressed to Mr. William Daniels, regarding his property at 208 Shipway Avenue and the numerous complaints he has on the actual construction and dealing with Kaitlin Group Ltd. staff members. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning and Development) D - 10 S. Wilkinson, Deputy Clerk, Village of Merrickville - Wolford, advising Council that the Village of Merrickville - Wolford on March 26, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the family farms are the backbone of Canada; AND WHEREAS the family farms feed all of Canada with pride and the safest food; AND WHEREAS the industry has not faced this much difficulty in decades from the high input costs and the subsidy war that has helped to drive world prices to all time lows; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Council of the Village of Merrickville - Wolford does in the strongest terms urge the Federal Government to grant the Farmers of Canada, in all commodities, the one billion dollars which was promised by our Government prior to the last federal election; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario and to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville for their support." (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, The City of Guelph, advising Council that the City of Guelph passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS municipal councils need to be accountable to their citizens for the use of tax dollars collected; AND WHEREAS municipal councils are now responsible for recovering the cost of social housing from property taxes; Summary of Correspondence - 13 - April 17, 2001 BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Guelph demands a full cost breakdown of the cost of all social housing units within the Wellington County catchment area; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and cities with populations of 50,000 and over." (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph, advising Council that the City of Guelph on March 5, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS in 1998 the Province of Ontario introduced the Student - Focused Funding Model and now provides all capital and operating revenue to School Boards; AND WHEREAS the Provincial rationale for establishing a new funding model was to ensure efficient and effective school operations, adequate financial resources, accountability and flexibility to enable School Boards to meet their responsibilities; AND WHEREAS a component of the Funding Model is a Pupil Accommodation Grant which is to be utilized for school building operational costs, building renewals and the construction of new schools; AND WHEREAS new Pupil Place Grants are only available to School Boards which have a greater enrolment than its pupil accommodation review capacity; AND WHEREAS the grants available for the construction of new schools are significantly higher than those available for school renewal; AND WHEREAS the administrative criteria applying to the Funding Model limit the number of alternative approaches which may be possible for School Boards to pursue in meeting their educational responsibilities; AND WHEREAS the effect of the Funding Model and the associated administrative criteria include the rationalization of pupil accommodation placements through school closures and consolidations primarily within inner -city locations; AND WHEREAS the City is concerned about the overall impact of such decisions on City services including recreational facilities and programs, social programs, roads and the impact on the urban form of the community; Summary of Correspondence -14- April 17, 2001 AND WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement issued pursuant to the Planning Act includes principles and policies promoting development, redevelopment, intensification and revitalization of established areas so that the efficient use of land, resources, infrastructure and public service facilities, including schools, occurs; AND WHEREAS inner -city school closures and consolidations are directly counter to the previously noted Provincial planning principle; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that City of Guelph petition the Minister of Education to review and re- evaluate the Funding Model and its associated administrative criteria to ensure consistency amongst Provincial land use planning and educational objectives and to provide flexibility for School Boards to meet such objectives; AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario municipalities over 50,000 population, the Association of Ontario Municipalities, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and the local M.P.P." (Motion for Direction) D - 13 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph, advising Council that the City of Guelph on March 14, 2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Ontario Government co- ordinate surveillance measures for the presence of West Nile Virus in Ontario, and be responsible for the funding and carrying out of the necessary remedial action; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and cities with populations of 50,000 and over." (Motion for Direction) D - 14 Karen Farbridge, Mayor, City of Guelph, advising Council that the City of Guelph on March 14, 2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Ontario Government change its procedures so that approval of funding for health units is approved as soon as possible in the first quarter of the year; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and cities with populations of 50,000 and over." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 15 - April 17, 2001 D - 15 City of Wellington, advising Council that the City of Wellington on March 20, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the provision of fire services in Ontario is currently the financial responsibility of local municipal government, funded through municipal property taxes; and WHEREAS the Fire Protection and Prevention Act (FPPA) mandates every municipality to provide suppression and public Fire Education and Prevention Programs; and WHEREAS the role of the Fire Services has changed dramatically over the past two (2) decades with fire personnel more involved with emergency vehicle extrications; and WHEREAS Fire Services are becoming the first providers of defibrillation services assuring quick intervention in many emergency health situations; and WHEREAS the promotion of public education and prevention has had a significant impact on community fire safety across North America and more particularly in Ontario; and WHEREAS Provincial funding to help fire department implement new programs or enhance existing programs in the areas of education and prevention has the potential to further reduce fire losses dramatically; and WHEREAS the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC) believes that a Provincially funded program for Fire Service can dramatically enhance the good work already being done by the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office and local Fire Departments; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Welland supports the strategies and recommendations of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, petitioning the Provincial Government to initiate an adequately funded Provincial Fire Service Program focused on targeted areas with high benefit potential that reflects a commitment by the Government of Ontario to protect its citizens, particularly the young and the elderly who, statistically, are at higher risk of being victims of fire tragedies; and FURTHER BE IT, RESOVLED THAT this resolution requesting the Provincial Government to implement the financial strategies put forth by the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs in its 2001 Provincial Budget Recommendations, be circulated to all Ontario municipalities for support and endorsement. (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -16- April 17, 2001 D - 16 Orono Pee Wee Hockey Team, requesting financial assistance to assist the team as it strives to attain the All Ontario Final Championships. The boys appreciated that Mayor Mutton and Councillors have participated in their opening ceremonies and visited their dressing room. However, five series of playoffs across Ontario have been excessively expensive to the seventeen boys and their respective families. Due to the expansion of the Orono Arena, all fundraising efforts must be directed to this project and they are not permitted to do additional fundraising to offset their costs. (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Pam Allin, Contact Guider, 2nd Orono Guide Unit, forwarding letters from the Guides regarding the Village of Orono. The members would like to see the following: an off ramp to the Pines Senior School sidewalks on upper Main Street by Taunton Road more buses sidewalks on Main Street from Taunton Road to Centre Street (Motion for Direction) D - 18 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on March 21, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS there is a need to protect and preserve Significant Wetlands and Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI); AND WHEREAS Provincial Policy and the Durham Regional Official Plan provide for the protection and management of natural heritage features such as forests, woodlots and wetlands, and areas of natural and scientific interest for their environmental, social, and economic benefits; AND WHEREAS some of these wetlands and ANSIs are the sources of peat; AND WHEREAS there is no legislative authority to protect wetlands and ANSIs by regulating peat extraction; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham urges the Province of Ontario to enact the necessary legislation to enable local and regional municipalities to regulate peat extraction; THAT by copy of this resolution, the area municipalities within Durham Region be urged to endorse this resolution; Summary of Correspondence - 17 - April 17, 2001 AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Natural Resources, all Durham Region M.P.P.s, the conservation authorities within Durham Region and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario." (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS APRIL 17, 2001 BY -LAWS 2001 -059 being a by -law to adopt Amendment No. 23 to the Clarington Official Plan 9 (Item #5 of Report #1) 2001 -060 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item #5 of Report #1) 2001 -061 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 (Item #6 of Report #1) 2Q01 -062 being a by -law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 4525 Concession Road 5, Newtonville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Item #10 of Report #1) 2001 -063 being a by -law to designate the property known for municipal purpose as 3335 Lambs Road, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Item #10 of Report #1) 2001 -064 being a by -law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 5277 Main Street, Orono, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Item #10 of Report #1) 2001 -065 being a by -law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 5161 Main Street, Orono, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Item #10 of Report #1) 2001 -066 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 (Report #2) 2001 -067 Confidential Property Matter (Report #3)