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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/14/2003Leading the Way DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003 "17114301110M PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS IWETTAY0 ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on March 31, 2003 PRESENTATION 1. 2002 Heritage Community Recognition Awards - Janie Dodds DELEGATION 1. Derick Biss, 23 Jane Street, Bowmanville, L1 C 1 G3 — Water Build Up in Front of Residence (Correspondence Item D - 1) COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I- 1 Adam Quipp, Project Director, Associate, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. - Air Quality Regulations 1 - 2 Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance - 2003 Taxation Year 1 - 3 Hospice Durham - Hospice Heartlights 1 - 4 Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario - Regulations 1 - 5 Regional Municipality of Durham - Water Charges CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - April 14, 2003 1 - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Area Weed Inspectors 1 - 7 Nuclear Canada - Canadian Nuclear Association — Electronic Newsletter - March 25, 2003 1 - 8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel's Draft Discussion Paper - Shape the Future 1 - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - 2002 Annual Building Permit Activity Review 1 - 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Transport Canada's Urban Transportation Showcase Program 1- 11 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting 1 - 12 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - 13 Ontario Power Generation - News from Darlington Nuclear Neighbours 1 - 14 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Budget Initiative 1 - 15 Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario - 2003 -2004 Provincial Budget 1 - 16 Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State — Funding under the Canadian - Ontario Infrastructure Program 1 - 17 Allan D. Hewitt, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee — Earth Day 1 - 18 Andrea Maenza, Durham Children's Aid Society — 'Community Connections' Newsletter 1 - 19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation — 2003 Special Projects 1-20 Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee 1 - 21 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board 1-22 Association of Municipalities of Ontario — Bill 191 1-23 Andy Harvey, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference — Fluorescent Yellow /Green School Signs Council Agenda - 3 - April 14, 2003 I — 24 Frank Klees, Minister, Ministry of Transportation — The Ontario Transit Renewal Program I — 25 Sheila Richardson, Chair, OCMBP Steering Committee — Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices 1-26 Nuclear Canada - Canadian Nuclear Association Electronic Newsletter - April 2, 2003 1-27 Federation of Canadian Municipalities — FCM Urges Municipal Governments to Participate in National Antenna Tower Policy Review 1-28 The Regional Municipality of Durham, Health Department News Release — Community Concerns About SARS I — 29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities — Municipal - Aboriginal Co- operation for Economic Development I — 30 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee I — 31 Fernando Pellegrino, District Manager, Canadian Waste — Notice of the filing of an Application for a Provisional Certificate of Approval for a Waste Transfer Station, Courtice I — 32 Durham Region, Durham Environmental Advisory Committee — 2003 Environmental Achievement Awards I — 33 Minutes of the Port Granby Community Advisory Committee Receive for Direction D - 1 Keri and Derick Biss - Water Build Up D - 2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church - Fireworks Display D - 3 Petition from the Residents of Longworth Avenue - Request to Implement Traffic Calming Measures D - 4 Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Ministry of Public Safety and Security — National Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week D - 5 Colleen Flanagan, Coordinator of the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign, Child Find Ontario - Green Ribbon of Hope Month Council Agenda - 4 - April 14, 2003 D - 6 Margaret Howe, Chair, Winter Lights Celebration — Winter Lights Program D - 7 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and Archives - Newcastle Village and District Historical Society D - 8 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and Archives - Library Building D - 9 Janis Lankester, Clerk, Haldimand County — Septage Strategy D -10 Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock - New Property Taxation Regime D -11 Senator Consiglio Di Nino - Products Made in China MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 7, 2003 2. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 14, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY -LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS APRIL 14, 2003 BY -LAWS 2003 -044 being a by -law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T -89064 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -89064 (Vermont Village Homes Limited) (Approved by Council March 12, 1990) 2003 -045 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Lot 46 Church Street, Block 29 Plan, Village of Newcastle Hanning Plan from Part Lot Control (511060 Ont. Ltd.) (Item # 5 of Report #1) 2003 -046 being a by -law to regulate the draining, cleaning and clearing of lands within the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By -law 90 -160 being a By -law respecting the deposit of and retention of certain waste on lands in the former Town of Newcastle (Item # 8 of Report #1) SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 14, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Adam Quipp, Project Director, Associate, Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc., providing Council with a copy of a technical paper pertaining to Air Quality Regulations. With increasing public scrutiny, the Ministry of Environment (MOE) has been under pressure to be more responsive and accountable. As a result, regulatory compliance and industrial responsibility have become top priorities at the MOE. Under the Ontario "Mandatory Air Monitoring and Reporting" Regulation 127, all facilities are required to report their air emissions by June 1St. Like the Certificate of Approval, this regulation applies to factories, hospitals, schools, municipalities and even office buildings. (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance, writing to Council to advise of the regulations that were recently filed to facilitate property tax billing for the 2003 taxation year. In keeping with the policy that was applied in the previous reassessment, the Province has reset education property tax rates for the 2003 taxation year to ensure that the Province does not gain additional revenue due to the reassessment. The 2003 uniform residential education tax rate is 0.335 %, reduced from the rate of 0.373% that applied to the 2001 and 2002 taxation year. The business education tax rates for 2003 have been reset for each upper -tier and single -tier municipality to maintain revenue neutrality by offsetting the impacts of the 2003 reassessment. (Receive for Information) 1 - 3 Hospice Durham, providing Council with their newsletter entitled "Hospice Heartlights ". They are also advising Council of the 2003 Walk Run for Hospice Durham which will take place on June 8, 2003, at the Ajax Rotary Park at 9:00 a.m. (Receive for Information) 1 - 4 Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, advising Council that the Ministry of Finance has announced the finalization and release of the following two regulations: 0. Reg 73/03 prescribing threshold tax ratios for the purposes of the levy restriction; the method for calculating 2003 tax ratios for municipalities subject to the levy restriction, and; the method for applying levy adjustments under the 5% cap for commercial, industrial and multi - residential properties; 0. Reg 74/03 prescribing the education tax rates for the residential and business property classes for 2003 (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - April 14, 2003 1 - 5 Regional Municipality of Durham, providing Council with a media advisory regarding water charges. The Region of Durham completed a resolution of the outstanding charges that had been laid against it, in 2002, under the Ontario Water Resources Act. Durham Region pleaded guilty to six charges and agreed to pay a fine of $40,000, plus a victim fine surcharge payable to the Province of Ontario. The charges relate to events that occurred following the implementation of Regulation 459/00 under the Ontario Water Resources Act. There are three categories of charges to which Durham Region has pleaded guilty. (Receive for Information) 1 - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Mike Slocombe and Paul Foster be appointed as Area Weed Inspectors under the Weed Control Act and that the area of responsibility be identified as the Regional Municipality of Durham; and b) THAT the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the area municipalities be advised." (Receive for Information) 1 - 7 Canadian Nuclear Association, providing Council with a copy of the Association Electronic News letter for March 25, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -36 be endorsed as the Region's comments (which are noted in italics) on the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel's draft Discussion Paper - Shape the Future; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -36 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham M.P.P's, Smart Growth Secretariat, and all Durham area municipalities." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - April 14, 2003 1 - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following resolution regarding 2002 Annual Building Permit Activity Review: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -32 be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -32 be forwarded to the local municipalities." (Receive for Information) I — 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 26, 2003, passed the following resolution: $$a) THAT Regional Staff continue to participate in the development of Stage 2 submission of the "Greater Toronto Area Transportation Demand Management Program" application for funding under Transport Canada's Urban Transportation Showcase Program; b) THAT Regional Staff report back when the key elements and costs of participating in the program have been determined; and c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -31 be forwarded to the City of Toronto and local municipalities in Durham." (Receive for Information) I - 11 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting dated December 3, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 12 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated March 4, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1- 13 Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of News from Darlington Nuclear Neighbours. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 14 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Minister of Finance, Janet Ecker, kicked off a budget initiative with a commitment to an 18% increase, over the next three years, representing $106 million. The other announcements related to transit, water and highways should provide some immediate assistance. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - April 14, 2003 1- 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO will be attending the Ontario budget presentation and requesting the following: • A clear signal that they will be moving ahead with a 'new deal' with the Province. A good first step would be access to the gas tax to support the municipal transportation systems, from roads and bridges to transit; • Other actions that make sense: matching the right service with the right tax base would see more uploading of the financing of social and community health programs. Zero - rating the provincial sales tax for the municipal government's purchase of services and goods would help stretch the property tax; • An overall financing strategy for drinking water and sewer services that reflects the capital requirements for upgrading municipal systems and the policy directions related to Justice O'Connor's recommendations for a multi- barrier approach to ensuring safe drinking water; • A comprehensive, province -wide West Nile prevention strategy that is funded by the province; • Extension of the Provincial Homelessness Rent Supplement Program beyond 2005 and working with municipalities to fast -track through pilot programs that would provide about 2,000 affordable rental housing units as part of the Community Rental Housing Program; • To work with them on a plan that will address the current inequities and complexity of the Current Value Assessment system that arise from along other matters, the capping /clawback program. (Receive for Information) 1 - 16 Andy Mitchell, Secretary of State, (Rural Development) writing to the Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance regarding funding under the Canadian- Ontario Infrastructure Program. He states the Government of Canada is very proud to partner with the Province of Ontario in this important program. Together they have jointly approved and announced 381 projects across Ontario to date, representing a federal investment of $525 million and total project costs of more than $2.2 billion. The federal government's record on infrastructure funding is solid. Since 1994, a federal investment of more than $2.7 billion has been made for infrastructure projects in Ontario. Along with commitments for affordable housing and Toronto waterfront revitalization, programs such as Canada - Ontario Infrastructure Works (COIW), COIP, Cultural Spaces Canada, Strategic Highways Infrastructure Program (SHIP) and the Federation of Canada Municipalities (FCM) Green Funds have all contributed greatly to the quality life in Ontario. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 5 - April 14, 2003 1-17 Allan D. Hewitt, Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee, advising Council that on Saturday, April 26, 2003, starting at 10:00 a.m. they will be celebrating Earth Day at the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Events will begin in the east parking lot. The day's events will also include the opening of their new parking lot, the unveiling of their new Snake Hibernaculum, a presentation and exhibit of live native snakes by the Indian River Reptile Zoo and volunteer shrub planting. (Receive for Information) I — 18 Andrea Maenza, Durham Children's Aid Society, providing a copy of the latest issue of the `Community Connections', a community newsletter. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I —19 Central Lake Ontario Conservation, providing Council with a copy of their 2003 Special Projects, as follows: • Purple Woods Maple Syrup Festival — March 8 —16 and Weekend March 22, 23 School Environmental Education Programs (All Year) G.L. Roberts Earth Day Events (Partnership) — Community Cleanup April 23 • Cranberry West Tree Planting — April 26 — Scout Trees Canada Public Conservation Area Cleanup Days - From April 23 — May 15 — Dates and locations to be announced 2 Long Sault Conservation Area Management Plan Open Houses — Tentative Date May 10 and Sept. (TBA) • 2 Lynde Creek Watershed Management Plan Open Houses — Tentative Dates TBA (June and Sept.) Private Landowner Stewardship Family Bike & Hike Picnic (Partnership with South Oshawa Community Police Partners) — Sat. June 28 • Ontario Family Fishing Weekend (Partnership) Tentative July 4 — 6 Fishing Day — Heber Down Conservation Area — Date TBA • Communities in Bloom — Partnership with City of Oshawa Earth Keepers Environmental Day Camp (June 30 to Aug. 22) Durham Children's Groundwater Festival — Sept. 29 — Oct. 3 (Receive for Information) I — 20 Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I — 21 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on March 18, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - April 14, 2003 1-22 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, informing Council that Bill 191, the Highway Traffic Act Amendment Act (Emergency Vehicle Safety) 2002 was passed by Legislature last December and now proclaimed. The bill protects police officers, firefighters, paramedics, public utility workers and other emergency personnel whose vehicles are stopped on roadway shoulders. (Receive for Information) I — 23 Andy Harvey, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference informing Council that the following resolution related to reserving fluorescent yellow /green school signs for school crossing use only was passed on Friday, March 28, 2003: "THAT until the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario revises the Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 6 "Warning Signing" the OTC can not condone the use of non - standard signing, which contradicts the Ministry standard and it should also be noted that the sheeting is currently used on the "Stop /slow paddle" as well as on the back of zone painting trucks ". (Receive for Information) 1-24 Frank Klees, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, thanking Council for their continuing efforts to improve the community's access to Transit. The Government of Ontario is committed to working in partnership with municipalities to assist in this effort. The Ministry would like to help ensure that the province has a transit system that will help strengthen the economy and protect the environment. Listed below are some measures that the Ministry is pursuing to ensure the Ontario Transit Renewal Program (OTRP) meets its goals: • In 2003, the provincial government would be providing $103.9 million in transit renewal funds. After consulting with municipal stakeholders, OTRP will allocate up to one -third of this funding for fleet replacement and major refurbishment expenditures. • OTRP is also designed to support Smart Growth's goals, such as improving the natural environment. In 2003, the government will provide incentive funding to promote ridership and encourage the purchase of alternative fueled vehicles. • With OTRP, the province has created a new partnership that will reduce the municipalities' share of capital investment in transit fleets. A comparable commitment needs to be made by the government of Canada. The government of Ontario will continue to encourage the federal government to become an equal parter in funding highway and transit infrastructure and equipment. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - April 14, 2003 1— 25 Sheila Richardson, Chair, OCMBP Steering Committee, informing Council that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing officially launched the Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices ( OCMBP) with the mandate to: Continue the evolution of a standard performance measurement framework; Identify 'best practices'; and Prepare reports offering guidance for practitioners in applying the 'best practices'. The first series of seven best practices are now on the web page (www.ocmbp.ca), which they encourage everyone to access. (Receive for Information) I — 26 Nuclear Canada, providing Council with a copy of the Canadian Nuclear Association Electronic Newsletter for April 2, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I — 27 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Members Advisory, urging Municipal Governments to Participate in National Antenna Tower Policy Review. Increased demand for wireless services, such as cellular phones and pagers, has prompted telecommunications companies to develop plans for additional antennas. (Receive for Information) 1-28 The Regional Municipality of Durham, Health Department News Release informing Council that staff have received over 1,400 calls from area residents related to the SARS outbreak. Health Department staff are currently investigating and managing five probable and two suspect cases of SARS in the Region and are following up on 260 contacts that have been identified throughout the community. Currently, all suspect and probable cases, and those under investigation in Durham Region are linked to the Scarborough Hospital Grace Division SARS investigation. A suspect case of SARS involves sudden onset of fever of over 38 degrees C, one or more respiratory symptoms including cough, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, contact with a probable case or travel to Asia within the last 10 days. A probable case includes suspect cases that progress to severe respiratory illness. If you have concerns, please contact Durham Regional Health Department at (905) 723 -8521 or 1- 800 - 841 -2729. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - April 14, 2003 1-29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities informing Council of the Municipal - Aboriginal Co- operation for Economic Development. Neighbouring municipal governments and First Nations across Canada are working together to create economic opportunities and improve the quality of life in their communities. A new report identifies best practices in municipal and First Nations' partnership building for economic development. It is an important resource for municipal governments and First Nations interested in pursuing similar partnerships. Partnerships in Practice: Case Studies in Municipal and First Nations' Economic Development Co- operation documents the experiences of five partnerships and provides practical advice on pursuing joint economic development initiatives. By pooling assets, municipal governments and First Nations can improve their local and regional economies. Joint initiatives can open up a larger market for both, as First Nations' land holds a full range of untapped opportunities for economic development. (Receive for Information) I — 30 Minutes of a meeting held on February 13, 2003, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee. (Copy attached) (Received for Information) 1-31 Fernando Pellegrino, District Manager, Canadian Waste informing Council that on March 28, 2003, Canadian Waste Services Inc. filed an Application with the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch of the Ministry of the Environment for a Provisional Certificate Of Approval for a solid, non - hazardous waste transfer station. The lands affected by the Application are located adjacent to the easterly limits of McKnight Road in the Municipality of Clarington. The nature of the proposed undertaking for which a Provisional Certification Of Approval is being sought from the Ministry of the Environment by Canadian Waste Services Inc. is briefly summarized as follows, namely: • The development of transfer station to facilitate the receipt and shipment off -site, to an approved waste management facility for disposal, of up to a maximum of 800 tonnes of solid, non- hazardous waste per day; • A maximum storage capacity of up to 1100 tonnes of waste within the transfer station at any one time for a period of 24 hours (average) and 96 hours (maximum); • The outside storage of a maximum of 100 tonnes of recyclable /reusable materials (i.e. cardboard, metal, wood, tires etc.) in containers to be located in the yard to the east of the proposed transfer station, east of McKnight Road; and • The ability to operate the proposed waste transfer station 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Received for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - April 14, 2003 1— 32 Durham Region Durham Environmental Advisory Committee informing Council of the 2003 Environmental Achievement Awards. The Region of Durham and D -EAC have established an awards program to recognize significant contributions in creating, maintaining or promoting a healthy environment in Durham Region. Award Categories include: • George Scott Stewardship Award: for the maintenance, protection, or preservation of the natural environment. • Dr. J. Murray Speirs Restoration Award: for the restoration of degraded natural environments. Irene Kock Education /Communication Award: for fostering effective communications, sharing knowledge, or exhibiting leadership in helping others to learn about the natural environment. Innovative Plans /Policies /Initiatives Award: for forward- thinking efforts to encourage positive change with respect to the natural environment. • Jessica Markland Partnerships Award: for cooperative efforts to enhance the environment involving public, community and private interests. To nominate an individual or organization in the public, private or non- profit sector, submit applications no later than April 25, 2003 to Mr. Chris Darling, Planning Department, Regional Municipality of Durham. (Receive for Information) 1-33 Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting dated March 3, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Keri and Derick Biss, writing to Council with concerns about the water build up in front of their house and the lack of drainage at 23 Jane Street, Bowmanville. They feel that this is a serious problem which needs to be solved immediately. The amount of water build up on the sidewalk is extreme. It stretches all along the sidewalk in front of their house and forms a huge pool on their driveway. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Directors of Engineering Services and Operations) Summary of Correspondence -10- April 14, 2003 D - 2 Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, requesting permission to set off fireworks on their property on Sunday, June 29, 2003. The fireworks will be set well back from the public in a cleared off field. There will also be two flat bed trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the display. The fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display company as well as a member of their congregation who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. (Motion to approve setting off fireworks on June 29, 2003, provided they are set off by an individual over the age of 21) D - 3 Petition from the residents of Longworth Avenue between Scugog Street and Liberty Street, Bowmanville, requesting Council to implement traffic calming measures on Longworth Avenue. With the elementary school on the street and the large number of children residing on Longworth Avenue, they feel that their safety and the safety of their children are at risk. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D— 4 Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, informing Council of the National Emergency Preparedness (EP) Week from May 4th — 10th. During EP Week, communities across the country participate in activities aimed at increasing awareness of emergency management. Public awareness and education are crucial components for successful emergency management at the community level. Public and community awareness of emergency management and individual family preparedness will help us toward our goal of building disaster resilient communities throughout Ontario. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 5 Colleen Flanagan, Coordinator of the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign, Child Find Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the month of May as Green Ribbon of Hope Month and to proclaim May 25, 2003, as National Missing Children's Day. Each year, over 66,000 cases of missing children are reported in Canada, enough to fill every seat in the SkyDome. These children and teenagers are classified as runaways, wandered off, or the victims of parental or stranger abduction. Thankfully, over 90% of missing children are recovered. Council can play a vital role in publicizing this issue to citizens, as well as promoting child safety, by support the 12th Annual Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - April 14, 2003 D — 6 Margaret Howe, Chair, Winter Lights Celebration, inviting Council to participate in the 2003 edition of the Winter Lights Celebrations program. The goal of the program is to encourage communities throughout Canada, to decorate with lighting displays, with the objective of creating attractions for tourism from within Canada and from abroad. Winter Lights Celebrations is committed to fostering civic pride, cultural and heritage awareness and the enhancement of quality of life through community involvement. Registration deadline is September 12, 2003. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Corporate Services) D - 7 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and Archives, advising Council that the Clarington Museums Transitional Board on March 12, 2003, passed the following resolutions: "THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board recommend to Council that there be an amendment to By -law 2002 -044 to include the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society within Clarington Museums and Archives." "THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board recommend to Council that Joan Anderson be appointed to the Clarington Museums Transitional Board to represent the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Community Services) D - 8 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and Archives, advising Council that the Clarington Museums Transitional Board on March 12, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board continues to support the option that the museum have the entire library building to meet its current space requirements; and THAT any decision made by Council will honour the bequest of the donating family; and THAT the Clarington Museums Transitional Board will respect the decision made by Council." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Community Services) Summary of Correspondence -12- April 14, 2003 D — 9 Janis Lankester, A.M.C.T., Clerk, Haldimand County, advising Council that Haldimand County on March 10, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT Report PS -WW -2003 dated March 6, 2003 RE: Municipal Septage Strategy Addendum to Report PS -WW -01 -2003, be received; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature, to the Ministry of the Environment requesting that the Ministry reconsider the proposed five year phase -out of land application of untreated septage by further investigating, through consultation with septage haulers, the current policy regarding the use of sewage lagoons and land application of untreated septage; AND THAT the letter state Council's position that approval of the proposed regulation and resultant requirement for a municipal septage strategy, would significantly impact the County's current waste water disposal capabilities, necessitating upgrades to these facilities to maintain the current capacity of the facilities in addition to providing additional capacity to treat municipal septage; AND THAT the letter stress that funding from the Province to implement these upgrades would be imperitive, to allow Haldimand County and other municipalities to comply with the proposed regulations and required municipal septage strategy; AND THAT the letter stress that a consultative process take place with all stakeholders prior to implementation of the proposed regulations; AND THAT the letter request that the MOE include AMO and ROMA in the consultation process regarding the proposed regulations; AND THAT a copy of the letter to the MOE be forwarded to AMO, MPP's Tim Hudak and Toby Barrett and Rural Municipalities, advising them of Haldimand County Council's position regarding the Ministry's proposed regulations for the proposed five year phase -out of land application of untreated septage." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -13- April 14, 2003 D - 10 Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising Council that the City of Woodstock on March 6, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT whereas the purpose of the new property taxation regime was to provide a tax system that was fair, understandable and comparable across the province; AND WHEREAS the introduction of the various capping programs to protect certain classes has resulted in a system that is complex, difficult to understand and unfair to many property taxpayers; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the City of Woodstock request that the Province of Ontario immediately review it's capping program with an aim to eliminate it completely; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers Association for their support." (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Senator Consiglio Di Nino, urging Council to review their buying practices and to consider alternatives to products made in China. The few pennies saved come at the expense of the fundamental rights and freedoms of hundreds of millions of Chinese citizens. Mr. Di Nino is a strong supporter of the Dalai Lama's efforts to free Tibet from Chinese occupation. Unfortunately, the mass consumption of products produced in China has been misinterpreted by Chinese leaders as approval of their repressive regime. The income derived from exports has allowed the Chinese government to further expand its apparatus of control and brutality. (Motion for Direction)