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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/17/2003Leading the Way DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2003 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 24, 2003 DELEGATIONS 1. Ross MacEachern, Manager, Regional Health Department - West Nile Virus 2. Rick Maeder, 7 Auburn Lane, Courtice, L1 E 2135 - Correspondence Item D - 11 COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Regional Headquarters 1 - 2 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Application to SuperBuild 1 - 3 TSH Engineers, Architects, Planners - Highway 407 1 - 4 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Draft Stage 2 Nutrient Management Regulations CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - March 17, 2003 1 - 5 Marisa Kraus, Administrator, LCBO Agency Store Program - LCBO Agency 1 - 6 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham- Durham Region Official Plan Review - Status Report 1 - 7 Paul Stewart, Planner, Policy and Special Projects, City of Oshawa - Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan 1 - 8 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Aggregate Resources Act 1- 9 David H. Tsubouchi, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet - Reliable Energy and Consumer Protection Act I - 10 Dr. Avis E. Glaze, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Creating our Future Together, December 2002 I - 11 Lakeridge Health Oshawa - Cancer Centre and Central Utility Plant I - 12 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card - Darlington Nuclear, Fourth Quarter 2002 I - 13 Alice Johnson, Voluntary Chair, Pitch -In Canada - National Civic Pride Recognition Program 1- 14 Ontario Municipal eDirectory - On -Line Municipal Directory 1 - 15 Robert W. Runciman, Leeds - Grenville, Minister- Central East Correctional Centre I - 16 Minutes of the Clarington Physician Recruitment Committee Meeting I - 17 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library Board Meeting 1- 18 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Courthouse in Durham 1 - 19 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee Meeting I - 20 Ontario Smart Growth - Managing Future Growth 1 - 21 Royal Poulin, Chair, Nuisance Bear Review Committee -Nuisance Bear Problems Council Agenda - 3 - March 17, 2003 1 - 22 Phil LeSauvage, Manager, Public Affairs, Darlington Nuclear - Operating Licence 1-23 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Ontario Municipal Board Process 1-24 Ontario Power Generation - Restructuring Activities 1-25 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Government of Canada's 2003 Budget 1-26 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting 1-27 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting 1-28 Minister of Transportation - Directional Guide Signs 1-29 Terri Gray, Operations Manager, Support Services /Clarington Project, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living - Transitional Aged Youth Foundations Proposal 1-30 William Harford, President, Durham Region Labour Council - Regional Headquarters 1 - 31 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, the Township of Brock - Regional Headquarters I - 32 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington - Thank You Letter 1-33 Sunni Locatelli, Communication Manager, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission - Darlington Nuclear Generating Station 1-34 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting 1-35 Larry J McCabe, Secretary- Treasurer, Organization of Small Urban Municipalities - 50th Annual Conference 1-36 Ken Boshcoff, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - 2003 Annual Conference 1-37 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Council Agenda - 4 - March 17, 2003 1 - 38 Marianne White, Biosolids Co- ordinator, Ministry of the Environment Central Region York Durham District Office - Sewage Biosolids Program 1-39 R.K. Goody General Manager, Oshawa Transit Commission -Public Transit Service 1-40 Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - 41 James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Smoke -Free Public Places: You Can Get There 1-42 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - 2002 Financial Statements and the 2002 Annual Report 1-43 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Community Emergency Response Volunteers Programme 1-44 C. Sander, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiiers (CADS) - Thank You Letter 1-45 Des Steel, Committee Chairman, Royal Canadian Naval Association - Thank You Letter 1-46 Jim Murphy, Director, Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association -Smart Growth in the GTA 1-47 Joel Sloggett, Manager of Planning and Assessment, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board - Trustees 1-48 George Tzalis, 591617 Ontario Limited -Interim Control By -law I - 49 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - 2003 Current and Capital Budgets for Water Purposes 1-50 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - 2003 Current and Capital Budgets for Sewage Purposes 1 - 51 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham - Thank You Letter 1-52 Ontario Municipal Board - Annual Report and the Board of Negotiation 1-53 Steve Cruickshank, Director, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville and Vice President of Operations, Green Gael Lacrosse Club - Thank You Letter Council Agenda - 5 - March 17, 2003 1-54 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board Meeting I - 55 Gregory Smith, Senior Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation, Inc - Five -Year Operating Licence I - 56 Glenn Case, Project Director, Port Hope Area Initiative - Port Granby Project Receive for Direction D - 1 Shawn Walsh, Communications Chair, Durham District Council - Easter Seal Month D - 2 Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association - New Homes Month D - 3 Mark Brogno, Coordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - 2003 Super Cities Walk for MS D - 4 Joe Hand, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council - Day of Mourning D - 5 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society - Cancer Month in Clarington D - 6 Karen Monaghan, Community Relations and Public Affairs, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Nursing Week D - 7 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Garbage Pickup D - 8 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog - Ontario Senior Games D - 9 Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre - Request for Street Closings D - 10 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association - Tag Days D - 11 R. & S. Maeder - Snow Removal Bill D - 12 Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, Pitch -In Canada/Ontario - Pitch -In Ontario D - 13 John K. Bice, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Thorold - The Future of Health Care in Canada D - 14 The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills - Safe Drinking Water Act Council Agenda - 6 - March 17, 2003 D - 15 Doug Hately - Freight Trains D - 16 M. Elyse Allan, President and CEO, The Toronto Board of Trade - GTA- Wide Transportation Authority D - 17 GTA Task Force - OMB Reform D - 18 Susan Gordon, Municipality of Trent Hills - Rural Schools MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 3, 2003 2. Confidential Report PSD- 028 -03 - Property Matter (to be distributed under separate cover) 3. Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer - Personnel Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS a) Appointments to the Clarington Public Library Board (to be distributed under separate cover) BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE MARCH 17, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on February 10, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Council of the City of Oshawa requests the Council of the Region of Durham to undertake a review of all options for addressing the Region's space needs, that all outstanding information regarding this project be made available, and that the Region of Durham consider and report on the economic impact of Regional offices moving out of downtown Oshawa before proceeding with this project; and further, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the Region of Durham." (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of correspondence he received from the Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance, regarding the Waterfront Regeneration Trust Corporation's application to SuperBuild. (Receive for Information) 1 - 3 TSH Engineers, Architects, Planners, providing Council with a copy of the Highway 407 east completion notice and a copy of Appendix B and C of the Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference. (Receive for Information) 1 - 4 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food, advising that the Region of Durham on February 12, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -13 be endorsed as the Region's comments on the Draft Stage 2 Nutrient Management Regulations; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -13 be forwarded to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Durham MPP's, Area Municipalities in Durham, the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee, and the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 17, 2003 1 - 5 Marisa Kraus, Administrator, LCBO Agency Store Program, writing to Mr. and Mrs. James Cockerham, regarding the new LCBO Agency at the Hampton General Store. The LCBO uses a competitive process to ensure the LCBO Agency store operators are selected in an equitable manner. An advertisement announcing a competition is placed in a publication serving the area and interested businesses advised of the process and deadlines for the competition. Businesses that respond to the advertisement and submit complete applications by the deadline in the required form are rigorously assessed against set criteria. Parking, storage facilities, and accessibility for physically challenged customers, are three of the many varied criteria evaluated. The applicant with the highest overall rating in each competition is chosen to host the LCBO Agency store. Ms. Kraus also addresses in her letter issues of mandatory Working SMAART (Strategies for Managing Age and Alcohol - Related Troubles) training, hours of which alcohol is purchased, consuming alcohol in public, storage of alcohol within the store and parking. (Receive for Information) 1 - 6 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Region of Durham on February 12, 2003, passed the following resolution regarding the Durham Region Official Plan Review - Status Report: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -15 be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report NO. 2003 -P -15 be forwarded to the Area Municipalities." (Receive for Information) -7 Paul Stewart, Planner, Policy and Special Projects, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on February 3, 2003, passed the following resolution: 1. THAT Report DS -03 -23 dated January 145, 2003, from the Commissioner of the Department of Development Services be endorsed as the City of Oshawa's comments regarding the proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; 2. THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to confirm that municipalities have the ability to recognize lawfully existing uses that do not conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan in municipal Official Plans and Zoning By -laws; Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 17, 2003 3. THAT the Region of Durham be requested to ensure that the proposed Amendment 'A' to the Durham Regional Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moriane Conservation Plan: (a) Provides the City with the ability to recognize lawfully existing uses that do not conform with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan in the City's Official Plan and Zoning By -law; (b) Does not require an amendment to the Durham Regional Official Plan to permit low intensity recreational uses and enables such uses to be dealt with in area municipal Official Plans and Zoning By -laws; (c) Requires that new major recreational uses need an amendment to either the Durham Regional Official Plan or the area municipal Official Plan; (d) Continues to provide area municipalities with the ability to further refine the boundaries of Durham Regional Official Plan land use designations in area municipal Official Plans and Zoning By -laws; and (e) Continues to respect the two - tiered planning system in the Region of Durham in terms of level of detail and responsibilities. 4. THAT the Region of Durham provide area municipalities with the opportunity to review and comment on any subsequent revisions to the proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan to implement the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan; 5. THAT a copy of Report DS -03 -23 dated January 15, 2003, from the Commissioner of the Department of Development and City Council's resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, other Durham area municipalities, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing; and, 6. THAT the correspondence from the City of Pickering dated December 17, 2002, regarding its recommendations on the proposed amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan on the Oak Ridges Moriane Conservation Plan be received for information." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 17, 2003 1 - 8 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on February 12, 2003, passed the following resolution regarding the Aggregate Resources Act: "THAT Correspondence Item #083 be referred to the Works and Planning Committees and also circulated to the Area Municipalities." (Receive for Information) 1 - 9 David H. Tsubouchi, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, providing Council with a brochure and a question and answer summary to provide more information about the Reliable Energy and Consumer Protection Act. (Receive for Information) I - 10 Dr. Avis E. Glaze, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, providing Council with a copy of the Director's Annual Report, Creating our Future Together, December 2002. (Receive for Information) I - 11 Lakeridge Health Oshawa, providing Council with information related to the construction of the Cancer Centre and Central Utility Plant at the Lakeridge Health Oshawa facility. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 12 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for Darlington Nuclear, fourth Quarter 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 13 Alice Johnson, Voluntary Chair, Pitch -In Canada, advising Council that Pitch -In Canada has launched the National Civic Pride Recognition Program to recognize Canadian communities that have implemented public - private partnership programs to enhance their local environment. The Recognition Program's three levels recognize communities which have implemented a year -round waste management and litter control program and one or more of the following: a recycling, composting and /or beautification program. The National Civic Pride Recognition is the highest national recognition available from Pitch -In Canada and communities who qualify become "Partners in Civic Pride." (Receive for Information) 1 - 14 Ontario Municipal eDirectory, advising Council that three of Ontario's largest municipal associations have combined their efforts to develop Ontario's first comprehensive on -line municipal directory of information that will make the task of finding municipally elected officials or municipal senior staff easier. The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario, the Ontario Good Roads Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario have each agreed to merge their core contact information into a combined master database to then be offered via the Internet. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 5 - March 17, 2003 1 - 15 Robert W. Runciman, Leeds - Grenville, Minister of Public Safety and Security, writing to advise Council of the commissioning plans for the Central East Correctional Centre. Inmates from the Millbrook Correctional Centre, the Mimico Correctional Centre and the Rideau Correctional and Treatment Centre will be transferred to the Central East Correctional Centre. Following the transfer of inmates, the physical and administrative decommissioning process of these sites will commence. In addition, inmates previously accommodated at the Whitby Jail and Lindsay Jail will be transferred to the Central East Correctional Centre. These sites are currently in the process of being decommissioned. (Receive for Information) 1- 16 Minutes of the Clarington Physician Recruitment Committee meeting dated February 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 17 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library Board meeting dated February 26, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 18 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has recently written to the Honourable Robert Runciman, Minister of Public Safety and Security, on the need for the new Courthouse in Durham. Clarington's input on this important priority for Durham Region is appreciated. Mr. O'Toole is confident Clarington's resolution will be helpful in making progress towards the timely construction of the new Courthouse. (Receive for Information) 1- 19 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated January 14, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 20 Ontario Smart Growth, providing Council with a copy of a notice of a public consultation taking place in Peterborough on March 6, 2003. Led by Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion, the panel was appointed by the Ontario government. It was asked to build consensus on ways to manage future growth. (Receive for Information) 1 - 21 Royal Poulin, Chair, Nuisance Bear Review Committee, advising Council that the Minister of Natural Resources has established the Nuisance Bear Review Committee to examine the biology, literature and geographic and socio- economic factors relating to perceived nuisance bear problems. The committee is currently accepting submissions from the public and stakeholder groups until March 31, 2003. They are inviting municipalities to become involved in this process and they are very interested in municipal input on all aspects of the nuisance bear issue. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - March 17, 2003 1-22 Phil LeSauvage, Manager, Public Affairs, Darlington Nuclear, advising Council that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has granted Ontario Power Generation's Darlington nuclear generating station a five -year operating licence. The licence was granted following two days of hearings before the CNSC in Ottawa. The new licence, which begins on March 1, 2003, will be valid until February 29, 2008. Darlington Nuclear's four CANDU reactors provide approximately 3400 megawatts of electricity, about 15 per cent of the province's peak demand and enough power to supply the City of Toronto. (Receive for Information) 1-23 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO, the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute, the Toronto Board of Trade and the Urban Development Institute /Ontario have developed a number of positions with respect to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) process, which they have jointly submitted to the province. The joint positions address the following five issues of mutual interest: 1. OMB appointments, Term of Office and Member Training and Compensation; 2. Public Involvement; 3. OMB Pre - hearing Process; 4. Case Management of "Failure to Proceed" appeals; and 5. Completeness of Development Application Review. (Receive for Information) 1-24 Ontario Power Generation (OPG), advising Council that Ontario Power Generation has announced it will relocate nuclear engineers and other expert support staff into a new office that will be located at Brock Road and Clements Road in Pickering. OPG's recent restructuring activities have focused on attaining greater levels of integration and alignment within the organization. Along with efficiency gains, this relocation of about 450 engineers and expert staff will save time and money by having key resources and staff much closer to the work sites at Pickering and Darlington. OPG will be issuing shortly a Request for Proposal to design, build and lease back this new 115,000 sq. ft. facility. The facility should be ready for occupancy in late 2004 or in early 2005. (Receive for Information) 1-25 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that the Government of Canada's 2003 Budget does little to alleviate pressure on crumbling community infrastructure and gridlock. Over the next 10 years, the Budget commitment is $3 billion, with $2 billion allocated to the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and $1 billion to smaller infrastructure projects. The Budget, however, allocates only $100 million next year and $150 million in 2004 -2005. There is no certainty regarding how or when the remaining funds will be allocated. Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 17, 2003 The budget also does not meet the needs of small, rural and northern communities by failing to commit to the funding flexibility needed to ensure communities without the capacity to participate in traditional tripartite funding arrangements proceed with needed water and transportation projects. FCM has asked for 1.2 billion this year for transportation, transit and environmental infrastructure, and for affordable housing and homelessness initiatives. This Budget delivered less than one third of the minimum amount needed. (Receive for Information) I - 26 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated February 18, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-27 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated February 11, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 28 Minister of Transportation, advising Council that the ministry is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of highway directional and information signing policies. The review, which is expected to be completed in early 2004, will result in the publication of Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 8 - Directional Guide Signs. (Receive for Information) 1- 29 Terri Gray, Operations Manager, Support Services /Clarington Project, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, thanking. Council for the letter of support for their Transitional Aged Youth Foundations Proposal. Their proposal "Passport For Outcomes" was very well received by the Durham Systems Management Committee. (Receive for Information) 1-30 William Harford, President, Durham Region Labour Council, writing to Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, congratulating them on the passing of the resolution for the building of the new regional headquarters. They are of the understanding that Regional administration is spread all over the Region of Durham making it somewhat inconvenient for staff to travel to different locations to attend a meeting. They are also aware that some members of Local 1764 are working in less than ideal conditions. It is hoped that new headquarters will alleviate a number of these problems. The building of the new headquarters is something that will be shared by all residents of the Municipality of Durham Region. (Receive for Information) 1 - 31 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, the Township of Brock, advising Council that the Township of Brock supports a new consolidated Regional administrative headquarters facility, recognizing the savings to the ratepayers of the Region of Durham and the need to centralize staffing and operations. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - March 17, 2003 1-32 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, thanking Council for providing the agency with a municipal grant in the amount of $2,500.00. As a charitable organization, they rely heavily on the support of the community and they appreciate both Clarington's donation and well wishes. (Receive for Information) 1-33 Sunni Locatelli, Communication Manager, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, providing Council with the Record of proceedings published on February 21, 2003, relating to the application for the renewal of the operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. (Receive for Information) 1-34 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting dated January 21, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 35 Larry J. McCabe, Secretary- Treasurer, Organization of Small Urban Municipalities, advising Council that the Organization will be holding their 50th Annual Conference on April 30 - May 3, 2003, in the County of Prince Edward. The Conference Program has a wide variety of topics and allows for opportunity for delegate participation. (Receive for Information) I - 36 Ken Boshcoff, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that the 2003 AMO Annual Conference at the Royal York Hotel on August 17 to 20, 2003. Topics will be timely, networking opportunities will be extensive and there will be significant opportunities to hear members of the provincial cabinet. (Receive for Information) 1-37 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA), advising Council that Mayor John Mutton was acclaimed Chair of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for the second year in a row during elections at the annual meeting. The GRCA Full Authority Board member Forrest Rowden was acclaimed Vice Chair, for a third one -year term. (Receive for Information) 1-38 Marianne White, Biosolids Co- ordinator, Ministry of the Environment Central Region York Durham District Office, advising Council that a formal presentation on the Sewage Biosolids Program will not be made to the Council by the Ministry of the Environment. Any presentation that the Ministry would make on this program would repeat the information that Ms. Elaine Collis of the Regional Municipality of Durham presented to the Council on December 2, 2002. However, this does not mean that the Ministry will not address the questions that Council members may have. Summary of Correspondence - 9 - March 17, 2003 Ms. White suggests that if the Members of Council have specific questions regarding the Ministry's responsibilities and actions relating to biosolids utilization in Clarington, these questions be forwarded to the York - Durham District Office of the Ministry of the Environment. (Receive for Information) 1-39 R.K. Goody, General Manager, Oshawa Transit Commission, advising Council that as of noon on March 3, 2003, the CAW was on strike. There will be no public transit service for Oshawa and Bowmanville residents. Talks between Oshawa Transit and the CAW Local 222, Transit Unit, failed in an effort to reach a tentative agreement. (Receive for Information) 1-40 Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee meeting dated February 3, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 41 James Knight, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that Health Canada has developed a new resource called "Smoke -Free Public Places: You Can Get There ". The FCM is partnering with Health Canada to test this resource in ten selected Canadian communities throughout 2003. Funding from $8,000 to $14,000 will be provided to each selected community to help raise awareness, to build support for by -laws, or to maintain commitment to existing by -laws. (Receive for Information) 1-42 Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, providing Council with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's 2002 financial statements and the 2002 Annual Report. The general base levy chargeable to Clarington is $208,110.00. The five Conservation Authorities are in negotiations currently with the Region of Durham and are proposing a 6% increase in the base levy. (Receive for Information) I — 43 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 5, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT CC #435 -2002 from Ms. M. Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington concerning the organization and funding for a Community Emergency Response Volunteers programme be received for information; Summary of Correspondence - 10 - March 17, 2003 b) THAT following the completion of Provincial pilot programmes and the production of evaluation reports, the Director of Emergency Measures, following consultation with local area municipalities, prepare a report to Council on how best to proceed with establishing such a programme in Durham Region; and c) THAT Report #2003 -A -9 of the Director of Emergency Measures be forwarded to all local area municipalities." (Receive for Information) I — 44 C. Sander, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiiers (CAD), thanking Council for their grant. Without donations the CADS program would not be possible. (Receive for Information) I — 45 Des Steel, Committee Chairman, Royal Canadian Naval Association, thanking Council for their donation of $500.000 towards setting up their 50th annual reunion next year. Mr. Steel would like to also express thanks to the Community Services Department for their unfailing courtesy and help. (Receive for Information) I — 46 Jim Murphy, Director, Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association, providing Council with a copy of their last report on Smart Growth in the GTA, and recommendations related to Ontario Municipal Board reform. (Receive for Information) I - 47 Joel Sloggett, Manager of Planning and Assessment, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, advising Council that the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington District School Board passed the following resolution: "THAT the number of trustees for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board for the 2003 municipal election be set at seven; and THAT the distribution of these trustees remain unchanged from the 2000 election, with one representative to be elected from each of Peterborough County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lake, and two representatives elected from each of the City of Peterborough, and the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT, in accordance with governing legislation, the decision of the Board concerning trustee determination and distribution for 2003 election purposes be summarized in an appropriate report and forwarded to the Ministry of Education and municipal election clerks by April 3, 2003." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - March 17, 2003 1-48 George Tzalis, 591617 Ontario Limited, requesting Council to inform him on any proceedings regarding the new Interim Control By -law 2003 -01. Should there be any meetings or hearings he would certainly like to be informed. Mr. Tzalis is the owner of 240 King Street East, Bowmanville. He is also requesting to be informed of any developments regarding the property just behind /beside his property. He understands that a developer owns this property and is considering building a large residential development there. This property owner owns a 66 foot road allowance adjacent to Mr. Tzalis' and it is essential that he be granted a right of way and entrance off this probable road so that he can access the rear portion of his lot. (Receive for Information) I - 49 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a certified copy of By -law #08 -2003, being a by -law to approve and adopt the 2003 Current and Capital Budgets for Water Purposes. (Receive for Information) I - 50 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a certified copy of By -law #09 -2003, being a by -law to approve and adopt the 2003 Current and Capital Budgets for Sewage Purposes. (Receive for Information) 1 - 51 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, thanking Council for the generous donation. The donation means that those who face life - threatening illness, and their families, will not be alone, but will have the opportunity to be matched with specially trained volunteers who visit in the home and provide non - medical, emotional support. (Receive for Information) 1-52 Ontario Municipal Board, providing Council with a copy of the Annual Report of the Ontario Municipal Boards and the Board of Negotiation for the year 2000 -2001. (Receive for Information) 1-53 Steve Cruickshank, Director, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville and Vice President of Operations, Green Gael Lacrosse Club, thanking Council and the Community Services Department for the municipal grants. In conjunction with the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness, the Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville have taken on the "Huggums Bear" child identification program. The grant funds will go a long way toward the success of the inaugural session in Bowmanville and pave the way future support from their local corporate partners through Kinsmen /Kinette administration. He also thanks Council for the grant to the Green Gael Lacrosse Club. Three National Championships since coming to Clarington is something they are very proud of as an organization. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -12- March 17, 2003 1 - 54 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated February 18, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-55 Gregory Smith, Senior Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation, Inc., thanking Council for their continuing interest in their operation and for the faith that Council has shown Ontario Power Generation, Inc. by submitting to the CNSC a letter of endorsement of their licence application. Darlington nuclear station has been given a five - year operating licence. (Receive for Information) 1-56 Glenn Case, Project Director, Port Hope Area Initiative, inviting Council to the third workshop for the Port Granby Project that is scheduled for March 29, 2003. During the previous two workshops, participants identified a variety of ideas for alternative ways to carry out the cleanup and long -term management of low -level radioactive wastes and marginally contaminated soils currently located at the Port Granby site. Mr. Case has provided Council with a summary report on the Second Alternative Means Workshop held on October 23, 2002. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Shawn Walsh, Communications Chair, Durham District Council, requesting Council to proclaim the month of March to be "Easter Seal Month." The Easter Seal Society's Spring Campaign runs through the month of March and features exciting fundraisers throughout the Durham Region. In fact, communities across Ontario are coming together to help raise much - needed funds in support of young people with physical disabilities. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 2 Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association, requesting Council to proclaim April 2003 as "New Homes Month" in recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in their economic progress and the quality of lives. This year the Durham Region Home Builders' Association will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 13 - March 17, 2003 D - 3 Mark Brogno, Coordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, requesting permission to hold the 2003 Super Cities Walk for MS in Bowmanville. The event date is Sunday, April 13, 2003. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. and be completed shortly after noon, not including setup and takedown. They are anticipating between 300 and 350 walkers this year, plus an additional 50 -75 volunteers. (Motion to approve provided the organization applies for and obtains a road occupancy permit) D - 4 Joe Hand, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council, requesting Council to proclaim Monday, April 28, 2003, as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers killed, injured or disabled on the job and that flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in honour of those killed at the workplace. (Motion to Proclaim and to approve the lowering of the flags on municipal buildings) D - 5 Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, requesting Council to proclaim April as "Cancer Month in Clarington". Mr. Yeo is also requesting permission to have a Cancer Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice Recreation Complex and the Municipal Administrative Centre. The official flag raising ceremony is to take place at the Municipal Administrative Centre at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 1, 2003. Mr. Yeo would also like to request the proclamation of Friday, April 4, 2003, as "Daffodil Day ". (Motion to Proclaim April as Cancer Month and to proclaim April 4, 2003, as Daffodil Day and to raise the Cancer Society flag at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice Recreation Complex and the Municipal Administrative Centre) D - 6 Karen Monaghan, Community Relations and Public Affairs, Lakeridge Health Corporation, requesting Council to proclaim the week of May 12, 2003, as "Nursing Week". During the week of May 12, 2003, Lakeridge Health will be celebrating Nursing Week. Each year a full week is set aside to honour all nurses at all of their sites. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 7 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Council expressing a concern regarding garbage pickup for a constituent living in Orono. The gentleman has been limited to three bags per pickup, as assigned to residential homes. However, he points out that he also owns the restaurant on the floor below his apartment. It is his view that he should be entitled to both commercial and residential collection because both an apartment and a business are at this location. Summary of Correspondence -14- March 17, 2003 To date, he has been restricted to the same three -bag limit as customers who are strictly residential users. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Operations) D - 8 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on February 10, 2003, considered correspondence from the Ontario Senior Games President, inviting Council to consider hosting the Games. Council directed that staff contact the area municipalities to determine their interest in approaching the 2007 Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships in a fashion similar to that of the 2000 Summer Games. (Motion to advise that the Municipality of Clarington is not interested in jointly hosting the 2007 Ontario Senior Games) D - 9 Garth Gilpin, Secretary- Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting Council to approve the following street closings: Closings to occur at the following sites - King and George Streets, King Street and Scugog Road, Temperance (north) at Church Street and (south) at the hold in the wall, Division Street (north) at the municipal parking lot and (south) at the Royal Bank parking lot. Friday, May 2, 2003 - 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street north) and the balance of the (above) closings at 9:00 p.m. for the Maple Festival and All That Jazz, Saturday, May 3, 2003, to be reopened on May 3, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2003 - 5:00 a.m. for the Fabulous Fifties Festival, to be re- opened on June 21, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 - 4:30 p.m. for the August Midnight Madness, to be re- opened on Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 12:30 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2003 - 7:00 p.m. (Temperance Street south), at 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street north) and at 9:00 p.m. (King Street East and West) for the Apple Festival and Craft Sale to be re- opened on Saturday, October 18, 2003, at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2003 - 4:30 p.m. for the Moonlight Magic Evening, to be re- opened on Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 12:30 a.m. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) Summary of Correspondence -15- March 17, 2003 D - 10 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association, requesting Council to proclaim June 5, 6 and 7, 2003, as "Tag Days ". This three -day event is a major fundraiser for Community Care's home support and mental health programs. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 11 R. & S. Maeder, writing to Council requesting a court date to argue the recent snow remove bill they received. As new residents they were not aware that they were required to remove the snow from Glenabby Drive. When they purchased their home last May, they were told by the previous owner that the sidewalk was the municipality's responsibility. They were under the impression that they had to clear the snow only in front of their house and not the sidewalk on the side street. They were shocked and saddened that Clarington would take such a drastic measure as to just send an invoice for $124.18. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, Pitch -In Canada/Ontario, requesting Council to renew or become a member of Pitch -In Ontario. Pitch -In started in Ontario in 1979. The Pitch -In Program is the only province -wide litter control, beautification campaign in Ontario. More than 300,000 Ontario volunteers participate in almost every Ontario community. They are enthusiastic about keeping the community and the Province's urban and wilderness areas litter free, for all Ontarians as well as tourists to enjoy. A portion of their very limited budget must come from membership fees from local governments to demonstrate local support for their program in order for them to continue to access funding from Foundations. The downturn in the economy over the past few years reduced the level of support they received from local governments. Annual membership fees start at only $95.00 for a small community. (Motion for Direction) D - 13 John K. Bice, City Clerk, Corporation of the City of Thorold, advising Council that the City of Thorold passed the following resolution on February 4, 2003: "WHEREAS, in April 2001 the Prime Minister established the Commission on the Future of Health Care in Canada to review medicare, engage Canadians in a national dialogue on its future, and make recommendations to enhance the system's quality and sustainability; AND WHEREAS Roy J. Romanow was appointed as its sole Commissioner; AND WHEREAS it was determined that achieving and maintaining good health and ensuring universal access to quality health care services is a matter of concern to all Canadians; Summary of Correspondence -16- March 17, 2003 AND WHEREAS in September 2000, all First Ministers, in addition to agreeing on specific measures, committed themselves and their governments to a partnership to strengthen and renew health care services for Canadians; AND WHEREAS Canadians strongly believe in a health care system that meets the needs of all Canadians and the commitment of all levels of government to work together on the long -term sustainability of Canada's publicly funded health care system; AND WHEREAS Mr. Romanow conducted an 18 month study, both internationally, nationally and through public hearings in each province across Canada; AND WHEREAS information was compiled through submissions from Canadians, the Commission's website, petitions from various communities, resolutions from municipal governments and input from health care professionals, hospital administrators, private sector providers, and government officials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Thorold hereby endorses the Romanow Report entitled "Building on Values ", The Future of Health Care in Canada; AND FURTHER that the federal and related provincial governments be requested to implement the recommendations outlined in the Romanow Report expeditiously in order to improve health care for all Canadians in a timely manner; AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Federal Health Minister, the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Health, Anthony Tirabassi, M.P. Cary Pillitteri, M.P. Bart Maves, M.P.P., Peter Kormos, M.P.P., all Municipalities in Ontario requesting their support and to the Niagara Health Coalition for information." (Motion for Direction) D - 14 The Corporation of the Municipality of Trent Hills, advising Council that the Municipality of Trent Hills passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS, the Municipality of Trent Hills owns and operates three small drinking water systems with service populations of 725 persons (Village of Warkworth), 1260 persons (Village of Hastings) and 3,647 persons (Town of Campbellford); AND WHEREAS, the construction of regulated upgrades to the water treatment facilities represents a major expense to the limited customer base for the three centres, even after factoring in the OSTAR funding for the projects; Summary of Correspondence -17- March 17, 2003 AND WHEREAS, an alarming trend of escalating high costs through the combined impact of the Drinking Water Protection Regulation 459/00, Bill 195, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and of Bill 175, the Sustainable Water and Sewer Systems Act, has resulted in an immediate increase in daily operating expenses and annual capital investment necessary to meet the high standards set by the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS, a similar trend will unfold as small urban centres across Ontario begin a similar analysis process; AND WHEREAS, to fund the Municipal portion of the costs, it will be necessary to borrow capital funds over lengthy debenture periods which will add additional significant costs to the limited customer base, as well as increased labour and material costs, additional testing and compliance monitoring, new and improved machinery to contribute to immediate cost increases; AND WHEREAS, a similar concern can be raised for health and safety needs in the areas of wastewater treatment and road and bridge infrastructure where an equal investment will be required as the Province of Ontario continues to target infrastructure for improvement through comparable legislation; AND WHEREAS, the result of escalating costs to the user pay systems will be negative growth as small centres become less and less viable as residential and business centres; AND WHEREAS, the demonstrated trend towards escalating monthly user fees will negatively impact the sustainability of small urban centres which will be in jeopardy relative to the major urban centres in the surrounding area; AND WHEREAS, the cost of the new Provincial Statutes and Regulations will threaten the sustainability of "Small Town Ontario'; BE IT RESOVLED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills requests that the Provincial government recognize and acknowledge the unsustainable burden being placed on "Small Town Ontario" and that a new funding formula be developed to eliminate the high costs associated with mandated drinking water system upgrades in order to ensure that small urban centres can not only grow but, indeed, survive; AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, ROMA/OGRA, OSUM, and our local M.P.P. for their support and endorsement." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 18 - March 17, 2003 D - 15 Doug Hately, requesting Council to have restricted speed requirements applied to freight trains carrying toxic and explosive commodities through Clarington. He is concerned that these trains are moving through the community at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. From Toronto to Oshawa, these trains must move at restricted speeds. If the goods are classified "Special Dangerous" the speed must not exceed 25 miles per hour, while "Dangerous" goods may move at 35 miles per hour. When the trains reach the Clarington boundary, a speed of 60 miles per hour is permitted. (Motion for Direction) D - 16 M. Elyse Allan, President and CEO, The Toronto Board of Trade, advising Council that the Toronto Board of Trade is recommending a GTA -wide transportation authority that would: develop a regional transportation plan; prioritize, fund and coordinate new projects; and expand and integrate the transportation network. The business community is solidly behind the proposal. The Toronto Board of Trade joined with other GTA chambers of commerce and boards of trade to release The Case for a Greater Toronto Area Transportation Authority. The Toronto Board of Trade believes a GTA transportation coordination body is urgently required to strengthen the region's transportation network and enhance its competitiveness. (Motion for Direction) D - 17 GTA Task Force, writing to the Clerks of the Greater Toronto Area Municipalities, requesting Council to endorse the Final Report of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform and to inform the Task Force Chair of Council's decision. (Motion for Direction) D - 18 Susan Gordon, Municipality of Trent Hills, advising Council that the Municipality of Trent Hills on February 17, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the KPR Board of Education jurisdiction is composed primarily of a rural sparsely populated area; AND WHEREAS a great percentage of the Board's students have to be bused to school; AND WHEREAS in many cases these buses travel great distances to complete their runs - translating into great costs in terms of student time on the road, fuel and operation of buses, and the environment; AND WHEREAS KPR and the Province of Ontario are closing schools and consolidating the student population in a few centres; AND WHEREAS this action would impact students and their families detrimentally (socially, emotionally, financially); Summary of Correspondence - 19 - March 17, 2003 AND WHEREAS closing of rural schools will detract from the existing high quality of life that our rural communities enjoy; AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is investing (with partners) considerable finances for the Early Years to give students a healthy start to life and better preparation for school entry; AND WHEREAS many communities have started (and will continue to expand) breakfast programs at locations near the schools for needy students to help them cope with already long days; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government states it is in support of economic development and growth in its rural areas; AND WHEREAS the Government has contributed significant sums of money to Rural Job Strategy and SuperBuild projects in the interest of job creation and economic development; AND WHEREAS it is a known fact that a good school in a community is a key element in attracting residents, services, and economic development; AND WHEREAS municipalities are actively endeavouring to promote economic development; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills requests the Province of Ontario to change its funding formula for KPR from urban to rural status and provide adequate funding to keep rural schools open and ensure busing service to those schools; AND FURTHER, that this resolution be forwarded to the KPR Board of Education, and all lower and upper tier municipalities in the Board's jurisdiction for their consideration and support; AND FURTHER, that letters of support be forwarded to MPP's responsible for the KRP jurisdiction." (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS MARCH 17, 2003 BY -LAWS 2003 -028 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing Services Inc. (Item # 3 of Report #1) 2003 -029 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (approved by Council on June 25, 2001) 2003 -030 Confidential By -law (Confidential Report PSD- 028 -03)