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Home My WebLink About09/15/2003f Leading the Way ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS Minutes of a meeting of Council held on June 23, 2003 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 8, 2003 PRESENTATION Mavis Carlton - Senior of the Year Award PUBLIC MEETING In accordance with Sectionof hearing of reeresenitations with espept public the passage being held for the purpose g p of a by -law regulating Body Rub Parlours. DELEGATIONS a) Ron Hoogeboom, 63 King Street West, Apt. 2, Bowmanville, L1 C 1 R2 - Skateboarders b) Rosemarie Ratchford, 14 Chance Court, Bowmanville, L1 C 4F4 - Rezoning for Max Milk and Garbage Storage Issues CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - September 15, 2003 c) Andrew Ward, 60 Fenwick Avenue, Bowmanville, L1 C 4S1 - Transit Buses d) Jennifer McNutt, 64 Fenwick Avenue, Bowmanville, L1 C 4S1 - Transit Buses COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association - Litter Increase 1 - 2 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting 1 - 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - January - March, 2003 Building Permit Activity Review 1 - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Proposed Airport Zoning Regulations 1-5 5 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - SARS Relief Funding I - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Watershed -Based Source Protection Planning 1- 7 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - SARS Inquiry 1- 8 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Methadone Clinics 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library Meeting I - 10 Larry Godfrey, Regional Sales Ma Music So Hold of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of I - 11 Allan Rock, Minister of Industry - Safety of Traveling to Canada 1- 12 Andy Koopmans, Executive Director, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario - Association's Certified Municipal Officer Accreditation - Marie Knight Stanley 1 - 13 John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation - 2002 Annual Report 1 - 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting Council Agenda - 3 - September 15, 2003 I - 15 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting 1 - 16 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Townline Road across Farewell Creek I - 18 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting I - 19 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Recent Proposals of the Government of Ontario 1-20 M. Bredeson, Executive Correspondence Officer, Officer of the Prime Minister - Iter Project 1 - 21 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association - Kawartha/Pine Ridge Board of Education 1-22 Steve Lipsett, Chair, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion Environment Assessment 1-23 Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health and Social Services Committee, Region of Durham - Shortage of Physicians 1-24 Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship - Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 1-25 Jolyne Fergueson, Administrative Assistant, Constituency Affairs - Iter Project 1-26 Joanne Lindgren, Registrar, Ladies Recreational United na Soc Soccer League Treasurer, Darlington League IThank You Letter 1-27 Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, the Regional Municipality of Halton - Algae (Cladophora) Accumulation 1-28 Anne Wright, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Durham Regional Cancer Centre I - 29 The Honourable Don Boudria, Minister Municipal Elections of the Government in the House Council Agenda - 4 - September 15, 2003 1-30 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting 1 - 31 Durham Region Planning Department - Building Permit Activity Review for January - March 2003 1-32 P.C. Tregunna, Chairman, Cornwall County Council, Truro - Cornish Associations I - 33 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Border Beef Rally 1- 34 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Population Figures on Provincial Highways I - 35 Terry Slobodian, Vice - President Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Brochure 1- 36 Gabrielle Bell, Hall Coorindator, Newcastle Community Hall Board - 2003 Budget I - 37 Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce - Iter Project 1- 38 Peter Richtig, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham - 9t" Annual AIDS Walk I - 39 Ernie Eves, MPP, Premier of Ontario - District School Board Representation 1-40 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting 1 - 41 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Durham Region - Certified By -laws 1-42 Marcel Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby - Terms of References for the Highway 407 East Completion 1-43 Janice Badgley, Aboriginal & Community Relations Liaison, Eastern Region - Natural Gas Pipelines Public Safety - 44 Jerry Shao, Property Manager, The Great Lakes College of Toronto - Closing Bowmanville Campus I - 45 Steve tehRo Highway Community Committee- Tms of Reference for he Highway 407 East Completion Environment Assessment 1-46 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk- Highway 407 East Completion Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference Council Agenda _ 5 _ September 15, 2003 1 - 47 Andrea Maenza, Communications, Durham Children's Aid Society - Annual Report (2002/2003) I - 48 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting I - 49 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting I - 50 Minutes of the GO Transit Meeting 1 - 51 Jeff Brooks, Chair, Clarington Museum Transitional Board - Canada Day Celebrations 1-52 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Requesting the Province to Amend the Education Act 1-53 Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State - Iter Project 1-54 Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation - Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion I - 55 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation - 2002 Annual Report I - 56 Ric Cameron, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada - Cleanup and Long -Term Safe Management of Low - Level Radioactive Waste 1-57 John Butler, Special Advisor, Office of the Minister of Finance - Iter Project 1-58 Allan Rock, Minister of Industry - Impacts of SARS on the Toronto Tourism Industry 1-59 Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada - Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Office - Phase 1 Timeline 1-60 Jane Peatch, Executive Director, The Canadian-Council for Public-Private Partnerships - Membership D ry for 1 - 61 Bruce Hartley, Executive Assistant to the Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister - Meeting with the Prime Minister 1-62 Thomas Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Pickering - Durham Region Fire Chiefs Association Council Agenda _ 6 _ September 15, 2003 I - 63 Francoise Guenette, Corporate H r, cy munications, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Lakeridge ealth I - 64 Sandy Archibald, Chair, Clarington Youth Advisory Committee - Back Yard Festival 1-65 Robert Hann, President, Valiant Property Management - Iter Project 1-66 Randy Reid, Assistant Chief, Community Prror ms, Ministry of Public Safety and Security Emergency Management 1-67 M. Bredeson„ Executive Correspondence Officer, Officer of the Prime Minister - Timing of Elections 1-68 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums - Thank You Letter I - 69 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Government of Ontario Taxpayers Protection Act Proposals I - 70 Karen Landry, Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills - Rates of Taxation I - 71 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Meeting 1- 72 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham - Annual Report 1-73 Judi Longfield, M.P., Whitby-Ajax- Iter Project 1-74 The Honourable Art Eggleton, M.P., York Centre - Iter Project 1-75 Wayne Tod, Director of Corporate Services /City Clerk, City of Belleville - Veridian Board of Directors 1-76 Marion Irwin, President, Durham Chapter, The ALS Society of Ontario - Walk to D'Feet ALS 1-77 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Veridian Corporation I - 78 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Appointment to the Police Services Board 1-79 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association - Increase Tax Revenues 1-80 Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee - Items of Relevance Council Agenda _ 7 _ September 15, 2003 I - 81 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living - 2002/2003 Annual Report 1-82 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Durham Regional Police Services Board 1-83 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - New Sidewalk Proposed for Enniskillen on Old Scugog Road 1-84 Terry Mosey, President, Customer Operations, Bell Canada - Bell Community Development Fund 1-85 Liz Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear st Study Management Organization - Nuclear Waste Management Organization 1-86 Michael Stephenson, A/Regional Director, Civil Aviation, Ontario Region - Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations Open Houses I - 87 Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College - Newest Annual Report I - 88 The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada - Iter Project 1-89 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre Meeting 1-go Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre Meeting 1 - 91 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting 1-92 Federation of Canadian Municipalities- New 10 -Year Long -Term Infrastructure Program 1-93 David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services, Veridian Corporation - Shareholders Agreement 1-94 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Draft Terms of References for the Highway 407 East Completion 1-95 David Young, Minister of Municipal rAff andbook, Housing Municipal Performance Measurement Pr g a 1 - 96 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion Council Agenda _ 8 _ September 15, 2003 1-97 Durham Regional Police Service -Retirement from the Police Services Board I - 98 Marlene and John Waters - Highway 407 East Completion 1- 99 Libby Racansky - 407 East Completion Draft Terms of Reference 1 - 100 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting 1 - 101 Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada - Security Classification of Federal Offenders I - 102 Durham Region - Annual Report for 2002 I - 103 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Durham Region - Annual Report for 2002 I - 104 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Bridging the Gap" Campaign I - 105 Minutes of the GO Transit Meeting I - 106 Peter Hume, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation - Initiatives Underway I - 107 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario eHeritage Foundation - Heritage Community Recognition Program I - 108 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting I -109 Don MacKinnon, President, Power Workers' Union - Iter Project I - 110 The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada - Iter Project I - 111 Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation - Bill 25 I - 112 Neil McKerrell, Chief, Ministry of Public Safety and Security - Essential Level Emergency Management Program I - 113 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act I - 114 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Community AccessAbility grants for 2003/04 I - 115 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee Meeting Council Agenda _ 9 _ September 15, 2003 1- 116 Federation of Canadian Municipalities Strengthen Women's Involvement in Municipal Public Consultation Proc esses 1 - 117 Ministry of the Environment - Roles and Responsibilities of Owners and Operator of Municipal Drinking Water Systems I - 118 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting I - 119 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting I - 120 Association of Municipalities of Ontario r Compensating Municipalities for Costs Incurred while Dealing with the Recent 1- 121 Durham Region - Durham Regional Official Plan I - 122 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Ac I - 123 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - 124 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 125 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 126 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 127 Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada - Bill C -23 I - 128 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Industry Canada's Antenna Towers Approval Policy I - 129 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Population Figures I - 130 Durham Region - Beaverton Water Supply System I - 131 Brian Malcolm, Executive Director, Parkwood Foundation - 2002 Annual Report Council Agenda _10- September 15, 2003 Receive for Direction D - 1 Nancy Swan - Speeding on Concession Street D - 2 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club - Walk for Dog Guides D - 3 Nick Vyfschaft - Skateboarders D - 4 Sandi Hughes, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham - Invite Us Along Vegetable and Fruit Month D - 5 Susan Shelter, Founder, Durham Region, People Against Pornography - White Ribbon Week D - 6 Bonnie Parisien - Residential Pool Maintenance By -law D - 7 Stephanie Misken, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project - Breakfast for Learning Month D - 8 Eileen McLean, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region - International Walk to School Day D - 9 Marjory Morden, Presid nt, Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc - Highway 115/35 Tunnel D - 10 The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - Canada's Citizenship Week D - 11 Newcastle Business Improvement Association - Annual Village Fall Festival D - 12 Petition from Brownsville Road North Residents - Request for Speed Bumps D - 13 The Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Enterprise Opportunity and Innovation - Ontario Global Traders Awards D - 14 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent - Four Way Stop at Edward Street and Glass Court D - 15 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Vandalism D - 16 James DaCosta - Resignation from the Port Granby Community Advisory Committee D - 17 Jim Russell - Walmart's Application Council Agenda - 11 - September 15, 2003 D - 13 Helen Schmid - Sports Hall of Fame D - 19 Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee - Unwanted Farm Tires D - 20 Frank Gill, Reeve, Township of Armour - Inquiry regarding SARS Y D - 21 Sylvia Pivko, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic - Seeds of Hope Campaign D - 22 J.W. Jamieson, County of Bruce - Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy - 23 John Arkelian, Durham Council for the Arts - New Complex located at Taunton and Harmony D Roads, Oshawa D - 24 Elaine Clark, Acting Clerk Administrator, Town of Ingersoll - Tobacco Products in a Public Place D - 25 Elaine Clark, Acting Clerk Administrator, Town of Ingersoll - Prohibit Smoking in all Public and Work Places D 26 T. McHarg, Town Clerk, Executive Services Department, the Corporation of the Town of Milton -The Road Ahead A Fair Deal for Municipalities D - 27 Greg Farrant, Government Relations raters oBill u gg tions Manager, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hu D - 28 M. Toft for the City Clerk, City of Toronto - Sale of Hydro One D - 29 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Referendums Relating to Property Tax Increases Neil Rod ers, President, Urban Development Institute /Ontario - Central D -30Ne 9 Ontario Smart Growth Panel D - 31 Janice Auger Szwarz, Port Granby Project CAdvisory Committee Committee - Appointment to the Community D - 32 George Vadeboncoeur, CAO/Town Clerk, Town of Penetanguishene - Payment in Lieu of Taxes D - 33 Jim Hie, Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst - Group Homes D - 34 Jane Steller, Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of Wilmot - Insurance Premiums and Gas Prices Council Agenda - 12 - September 15, 2003 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS at a meeting held on June 10, 2002, to review the passed a resolution requesting the Regional Municipality of Durham charged for people with septic systems; AND WHEREAS there are many residents of the hMunicipality i of Clarington who utilize holding tank systems for the treatment NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVT AT the Regional Municipality pality of Durham MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON the be requested to include in this review waiving Regional he homeowner charges who uses a contractor and place the average sewage charge on holding tank." REPORTS General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 16, 2003 2. Report CLD -34 -03 - Body Rub Parlours 3. Report EGD -32 -03 - The Opening by By -law an Unopen Portion of the Boundary Road situated between the Former Geographic Townships of Darlington and Clarke 4. Confidential Report PSD- 102 -03 - Property Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 Addendum to Report PSD -99 -03 - Highway a Assessment East Completion Draft Terms of Reference for the Environmental BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS SEPTEMBER 15 2003 BY -LAWS 2003 -122 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Richard Bouma on Behalf of Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church) (Item #3 of Report #1) 2003 -123 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1138337 Ontario Inc. (Kelvin Whalen)) (Item #8 of Report #1) 2003 -124 being a by -law to initiate the study of the Orono Urban Area as a Community Improvement Area (Item #9 of Report #1) 2003 -125 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Towchester Developments Limited and Halloway Holdings Limited) (Item #10 of Report #1) 2003 -126 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -2152 from Part Lot Control (Towchester Developments Limited and Halloway Holdings Limited) (Item #10 of Report #1) 2003 -127 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1994 from Part Lot Control (1441660 Ontario Inc. (Sunrise Homes Durham)) (Item #13 of Report #1) 2003 -128 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barry -Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Architectural Services, for the Indoor Soccer Facility and Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl (Item #19 of Report #1) 2003 -129 being a by -law to authorize a contact between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and U.S. Bank National Association, to enter into agreement for the Purchasing Card Program (Item #21 of Report #1) 2003 -130 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dol Turf Restoration, of Innisfil, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Soccer Field Construction of South Courtice Park (Item #22 of Report #1) Summary of By -laws -2. September 15, 2003 2003 -131 begin a by -law to authorize eti n, Corporation the Municipality of Clarington and Trisan Constuc Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Sidewalk Construction, Various Locations (Item #22 of Report #1) 2003 -132 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Elirpa Construction and Materials Ltd., of Pickering, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Bowmanville Creek Valley Recreational Trail (Item #22 of Report #1) 2003 -133 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College, The Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission, and The Corporation of the.Town of Whitby (Item #15 of Report #1) 2003 -134 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between The Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, The Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission, and The Corporation of the Town of Whitby (Item #15 of Report #1) 2003 -135 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington Board of Trade to continue the economic development functions on behalf of the Municipality (approved by Council on June 23, 2003) 2003 -136 being a by -law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T -94008 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -94008 (Keith Allin) (approved by Council on April 14, 1997) 2003 -137 being a by -law to authorize an agreement between the C Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Her Majesty the Queen in right of Ontario as presented by the Minister of Natural Resources, for the purposes of the GeoSmart programme, $500,000 in funding to facilitate the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (approved by Council on April 14, 2003) Summary of By -laws _ 3 _ September 15, 2003 2003 -138 being a by -law to license, regulate and govern the type of adult entertainment establishments known as "body rub parlours" in the Municipality of Clarington (Report #2) SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association, expressing concerns to Council regarding the litter that is increasing in the Clarington area. (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting dated June 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on June 18, 2003, passed the following recommendation regarding January - March, 2003 Building Permit Activity Review: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -64 be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -P -64 be forwarded to the local municipalities." (Receive for Information) 1 - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to The Honourable Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, advising that the Region of Durham on June 18, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Ministry of Transport be advised that the Region of Durham supports the proposed Airport Zoning Regulations for a possible future airport in the City of Pickering; b) THAT the Ministry of Transport be requested to continue working with the affected municipalities to confirm the measures required to mitigate bird hazards; and c) THAT the area municipalities in Durham Region, the Region of York, the Town of Markham, and the Township of Whitchurch - Stouffville be so advised." (Receive for Information) 1 - 5 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on June 18, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT staff be directed to prepare a report and application to the Provincial Government for SARS relief funding for the Tourism Industry and that the area municipalities be advised accordingly." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - September 15, 2003 1 - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to The Honourable David Young, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that the Region of Durham on June 18, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Report #2003 - COW -03 be endorsed as the Region of Durham's comments on the Final Report of the Advisory Committee on Watershed -based Source Protection Planning and submitted to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE); b) THAT the Province be advised to undertake the following actions in developing an effective source water protection framework: i) Develop the Source Protection Planning Framework as one section of the provincial Source to Tap Water Policy Manual, which would: describe all linkages to related legislation and policy such as the Planning Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Environmental Protection Actor Provincial Policy Statement, etc.; contain comprehensive source water protection provisions including policies and strategies for protection of Great Lakes and boundary rivers as the primary drinking water sources for Ontarians; ii) Within the legislative and policy framework for source protection planning, offer several models for delivering the mandatory components of a source protection plan including: a model that permits delivery of the Source Protection Plan by single or upper tier municipalities (similar to the York Peel Durham model); iii) Avoid administrative duplication and jurisdictional complexity by building on and enhancing the current land use and watershed planning processes and mechanisms to achieve source protection planning objectives; iv) Within the municipal delivery model, build on existing mandated roles and responsibilities, and the expertise of Conservation Authorities, Public Health Departments and municipalities, to deliver source protection planning by: Summary of Correspondence - 3 - V) September 15, 2003 making Conservation Authorities the lead for development of science -based watershed plans; making single /upper tier municipalities responsible for integrating the watershed(s) into a single Source Protection Plan to guide municipal plans, operations and decision - making in regard to source water protection; having the single /upper tier municipality seek approval of the integrated municipal source protection plan for MOE; Commit to a sustainable financing strategy for province -wide source protection planning that includes: - shifting the burden to core funding for mandated Conservation Authority functions from municipalities back to the Province; - making an estimated multi -year budget for work outlined in the Source Protection Plan a requirement for Plan approval; - making a test of affordability of the Plan for the municipality part of the MOE approval process; - incorporating the Provincial commitment to funding its share of the Source Protection plan into MOE's approval of the Plan; vi) Create a legislated focus on source water protection as a land use planning priority that is integrated into the existing land -use planning framework by: revising the Provincial Policy Statement to place a much higher priority on source water protection and greater attention to watershed planning; amending the Planning Act to require municipalities and the OMB to ensure that Official Plans and planning decisions conform to the source water protection requirements of the PPS; using the precautionary principle as the test for planning appeal decisions where the impact of a proposed development on source water is unclear; Council Agenda - 4 - September 15, 2003 I - 30 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting 1 - 31 Durham Region Planning Department - Building Permit Activity Review for January - March 2003 1-32 P.C. Tregunna, Chairman, Cornwall County Council, Truro - Cornish Associations I - 33 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Border Beef Rally 1-34 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Population Figures on Provincial Highways 1-35 Terry Slobodian, Vice - President Advancement, University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Brochure 1-36 Gabrielle Bell, Hall Coorindator, Newcastle Community Hall Board - 2003 Budget I - 37 Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce - Iter Project I - 38 Peter Richtig, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham - 9t" Annual AIDS Walk I - 39 Ernie Eves, MPP, Premier of Ontario - District School Board Representation I - 40 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting I - 41 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Durham Region - Certified By -laws I - 42 Marcel Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby - Terms of References for the Highway 407 East Completion I - 43 Janice Badgley, Aboriginal & Community Relations Liaison, Eastern Region - Natural Gas Pipelines Public Safety I - 44 Jerry Shao, Property Manager, The Great Lakes College of Toronto - Closing Bowmanville Campus I - 45 Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation - Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion 1- 46 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk- Highway 407 East Completion Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference Council Agenda - 5 - September 15, 2003 1 - 47 Andrea Maenza, Communications, Durham Children's Aid Society - Annual Report (2002/2003) I - 48 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting I - 49 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting I - 50 Minutes of the GO Transit Meeting 1 - 51 Jeff Brooks, Chair, Clarington Museum Transitional Board - Canada Day Celebrations 1-52 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Requesting the Province to Amend the Education Act 1-53 Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State - Iter Project 1-54 Steve Lipsett, Chair, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion Environment Assessment 1-55 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation - 2002 Annual Report 1-56 Ric Cameron, Canada Cleanup anup ands Long Term Safe eManagement l of Low - Resources Cana p Level Radioactive Waste 1-57 57 John Butler, Special Advisor, Office of the Minister of Finance - Iter Project I - 58 Allan Rock, Minister of Industry - Impacts of SARS on the Toronto Tourism Industry 1-59 Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada - Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Office - Phase 1 Timeline 1-60 Jane Peatch, Executive Director, The Canadian - Council for Public- Private Partnerships - Membership Directory for 2003 1 - 61 Bruce Hartley, Executive Assistant to the Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister - Meeting with the Prime Minister 1-62 Thomas Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Pickering - Durham Region Fire Chiefs Association Summary of Correspondence - 6 - September 15, 2003 g) THAT the Minister of Health Canada, Ontario's Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, Durham Region's MPs, MPPs and municipal Councils, alPHa, AMO and OPHA, be so advised." (Receive for Information) 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library meeting dated May 28, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 10 Larry Godfrey, Regional Sales Manager, Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada ( SOCAN), advising Council that under Canadian copyright law, all types of businesses that use "music on hold" including government offices, need to obtain permission from the copyright owners. Music plays an important role in creating a positive ambience when it is necessary for you to place people who are calling the office "on hold ". In order to enjoy the benefits of playing "music on hold" a SOCAN Music Licence is needed. (Receive for Information) I - 11 Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, providing Council with information on the safety of traveling to Canada. The Canadian Tourism Commission will be pleased to offer additional updated information, and can be contacted at (613) 946 -1000. (Receive for Information) 1 - 12 Andy Koopmans, Executive Director, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, advising Council that Marie Knight Stanley has successfully completed the intensive process to attain the Association's Certified Municipal Officer (CMO) accreditation. Successful applicants must demonstrate extensive skill and knowledge in four areas of competency: municipal knowledge, management, leadership and communication skills. (Receive for Information) I - 13 John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, providing Council with a copy of Veridian's 2002 Annual Report. (Receive for Information) 1 - 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated June 10, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 15 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement meeting dated March 25, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 16 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated April 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - September 15, 2003 1- 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Sandra Kranc, Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the Region of Durham on June 18, 2003, passed the following resolution regarding the extension of Townline Road across Farewell Creek, City of Oshawa and Municipality of Clarington: "a) THAT Report #2003 -W -82 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2003 -W -82 be forwarded to the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington for information." (Receive for Information) 1- 18 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated May 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 19 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario, advising that the Town of Ajax on June 9, 2003, passed the following resolution related to "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities ": "THAT Council endorse the resolution of the Council of the Town of Whitby opposing recent proposals of the Government of Ontario." (Receive for Information) I - 20 M. Bredeson, Executive Correspondence Officer, Officer of the Prime Minister, acknowledging receipt of Council's correspondence dated April 28, 2003, regarding Iter. Be assured that the views expressed in the resolution have been carefully reviewed. (Receive for Information) 1 - 21 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association, writing to The Honourable E. Witmore, Minister of Education, advising that the Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association strongly opposes the appointment of a person from Peterborough by the Kawartha/Pine Ridge Board of Education to be Clarington's interim Board member following the death of Bob Wilshire. They are requesting that the Minister not approve this appointment and that one of the applicants from Clarington be appointed as Clarington's interim member until the November election. (Receive for Information) 1-22 Steve Lipsett, Chair, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, writing to The Honourable Frank Klees regarding the draft Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion Environment Assessment. Mr. Lipsett is expressing support of Council's request to extend the deadline for comments on the EA Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion to September 15, 2003. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 8 - September 15, 2003 1-23 Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health and Social Services Committee, Region of Durham, writing to The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long Term Care regarding the shortage of physicians in Durham Region. Durham Region consists of 8 municipalities (Ajax, Pickering, Brock, Uxbridge, Clarington, Oshawa, Whitby and Scugog). Each is affected by the physician shortage. To administer to the needs of the current and future populace these municipalities have initiated or completed the process of completing proposals for review by the Ontario Underserviced Area Program of the Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care. The Health and Social Services Committee supports these municipalities in their efforts to seek underserviced designated status in order to serve the needs of Durham's residents. (Receive for Information) 1-24 Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship, writing to Council to advise that the first of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001, accessibility plans are to be made public by September 30, 2003. Planning strategically to improve accessibility is also planning for the future. As our population ages, the proportion of people with disabilities will also increase. Two decades from now, it is estimated that approximately 20 per cent of our population will have a disability. (Receive for Information) I - 25 Jolyne Fergueson, Administrative Assistant, Constituency Affairs, advising Council that John Williams, St. Albert Constituency acknowledges receipt of Council's letter regarding Iter. Mr. Williams appreciates Council keeping him apprised of the organization's perspective, (Receive for Information) 1-26 Joanne Lindgren, Registrar, Bowmanville United Soccer Club and Treasurer, Darlington Ladies Recreational Soccer League, thanking Council for their support in assisting the Darlington Soccer Club Inc., and all the children in Clarington in acquiring additional venues to play and enjoy the wonderful sport of soccer. (Receive for Information) 1-27 Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, the Regional Municipality of Halton, requesting Council to share information pertaining to algae (Cladophora) accumulation both on -shore and in the near shore waters, and the noxious odours given off as it decays. In response to the concerns of many residents, the Regional Municipality of Halton has launched three initiatives to study the causes of and possible ways to mitigate this problem. (Receive for Information) I - 28 Anne Wright, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health Corporation, thanking Council for the ongoing support and counsel as they attempt to obtain the necessary Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care approvals to go to tender on the Durham Regional Cancer Centre (DRCC). (Receive for Information) Council Agenda - 9 - September 15, 2003 1 - 116 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Strengthen Women's Involvement in Municipal Public Consultation Processes I - 117 Ministry of the Environment - Roles and Responsibilities of Owners and Operator of Municipal Drinking Water Systems I - 118 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting I - 119 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting I - 120 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Compensating Municipalities for Costs Incurred while Dealing with the Recent Power Outage 1- 121 Durham Region - Durham Regional Official Plan I - 122 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario - Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act I - 123 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee Meeting I - 124 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 125 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 126 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Meeting I - 127 Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada - Bill C -23 I - 128 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Industry Canada's Antenna Towers Approval Policy 1- 129 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Population Figures I - 130 Durham Region - Beaverton Water Supply System I - 131 Brian Malcolm, Executive Director, Parkwood Foundation - 2002 Annual Report I - 132 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting Summary of Correspondence - 10 - September 15, 2003 1-37 Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, providing Council with a copy of a letter from The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, writing to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce thanking them for their letter of support for the ITER Project. (Receive for Information) I - 38 Peter Richtig, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham, inviting Council to attend the 9th Annual AIDS Walk Durham on September 21, 2003. This is their largest annual fundraising event and normally raises $17,000 for their agency to provide HIV /AIDS related services to the Region of Durham. (Receive for Information) I - 39 Ernie Eves, MPP, Premier of Ontario, advising Council that their resolution regarding the district school board representation has been forwarded to The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Education. (Receive for Information) I - 40 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated July 15, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 41 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Durham Region, providing Council with a certified copy of the following by -laws: 45 -2003 By -law regarding Development Charges 46 -2003 A New Area Specific By -law regarding Development Charges for Water Supply Services for the Carruthers Creek Development Area 47 -2003 A New Area Specific By -law regarding Development Charges for Sanitary Sewerage Works for the Carruthers Creek Development Area (Receive for Information) 1-42 Marcel Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising Council that he has polled each member of Whitby Council to gather a consensus on Clarington's resolution to extend the period for comments on the draft Terms of References for the Highway 407 East completion. Whitby Council feels it would not be in the Town's best interest to support the resolution. (Receive for Information) 1- 43 Janice Badgley, Aboriginal & Community Relations Liaison, Eastern Region, providing Council with brochures regarding natural gas pipelines public safety. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - September 15, 2003 I - 44 Jerry Shao, Property Manager, The Great Lakes College of Toronto, advising Council that the students at Bowmanville Campus were relocated to Toronto Campus on July 17, 2003. They will keep this property under their maintenance and the soccer fields will be still be open to the community. (Receive for Information) 1-45 Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, advising Council that he has received Clarington's request to extend the comment period of the draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion to September 15, 2003, and that the request has been denied. The Ministry has received a number of comments from Durham Region residents that reflect a high degree of frustration with the length of time it is taking to complete the planning and environmental work for this project. (Receive for Information) I - 46 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, writing to John Slobodzian, Senior Planner, Ministry of Transportation and Gemma Connolly, Acting Special Project Officer, Ministry of Environment, advising that the Region of Durham on July 9, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -J -18 be endorsed as the Region's response to the Highway 407 East Completion Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003 -J -18 be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Environment, Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities." (Receive for Information) 1- 47 Andrea Maenza, Communications, Durham Children's Aid Society, providing Council with copies of their Annual Report (2002/2003). (Receive for Information) I - 48 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated May 8, 2003 and June 19, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-49 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated June 19, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 50 Minutes of the GO Transit meeting dated June 13, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 12 - September 15, 2003 I - 51 Jeff Brooks, Chair, Clarington Museum Transitional Board, thanking the Mayor for participating in the Canada Day celebrations at the Bowmanville Museum. (Receive for Information) 1-52 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, forwarding a resolution from the Municipality of Clarington requesting the Province to amend the Education Act to require that trustees for a district school board represent the geographic area in which they are qualified to vote. At the present time, a candidate need only live within the geographic area of a school board in order to serve as a trustee in any community within the Board. (Receive for Information) 1-53 Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Secretary of State, thanking Council for their letter regarding the Iter Project. The Government of Canada has been supporting the efforts of Iter Canada and its predecessor, the Iter Sitting Board, since 1995. Dr. Pagtakhan has forwarded Council's correspondence to the Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada. (Receive for Information) 1-54 Steve Lipsett, Chair, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, writing to The Honourable Jim Wilson, Acting Minister of Environment, informing the Minister of their disappointment that the request for an extension of the comment period for the draft Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion Environment Assessment was denied. (Receive for Information) 1-55 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation, forwarding Council a copy of their 2002 Annual Report. - (Receive for Information) I - 56 Ric Cameron, Assistant Deputy Minister, Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada, advising Council that Natural Resources Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada approved the proposed amendment to the Agreement for the Cleanup and Long -Term Safe Management of Low -Level Radioactive Waste. (Receive for Information) I - 57 John Butler, Special Advisor, Office of the Minister of Finance, thanking Council for their letter regarding the Iter Project and advising that he has forwarded a copy of the letter to The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -13- September 15, 2003 1-58 Allan Rock, Minister of Industry, advising Council that he is continuing to promote the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in Toronto. As a Member of Parliament for a Toronto riding, and as Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Canadian Tourism Commission, he shares concerns about the negative economic impacts of SARS on the Toronto tourism industry. (Receive for Information) 1- 59 Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada, requesting that the Chief Administrative Officer meet with the Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Office to discuss opportunities for reducing the Phase 1 timeline as well as Phase 1 costs that are within the municipalities' purview. (Receive for Information) I - 60 Jane Peatch, Executive Director, The Canadian - Council for Public- Private Partnerships, providing Council with a copy of their Membership Directory for 2003. (Receive for Information) 1 - 61 Bruce Hartley, Executive Assistant to the Prime Minister, Office of the Prime Minister, thanking Council for inviting The Right Honourable Jean Chretien to meet during the week of May 5, 2003. The Prime Minister's schedule did not permit him to attend the meeting due to a previous engagement. (Receive for Information) 1- 62 Thomas Quinn, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Pickering, writing to Bill Douglas, Fire Chief, Pickering Fire Services Division, commending the Durham Region Fire Chiefs Association on the way business was dealt with at their meeting dated May 21, 2003. (Receive for Information) 1- 63 Francoise Guenette, Corporate Director, Communications, Lakeridge Health Corporation, providing Council with a copy of a policy regarding the involvement of Lakeridge Health during any and all election campaigns. The policy, which is to maintain a non - partisan approach during election campaigns, contains guidelines for their staff to follow. (Receive for Information) 1-64 Sandy Archibald, Chair, Clarington Youth Advisory Committee, thanking Council for the opportunity to participate in this years' Back Yard Festival as the "Charity of Choice ". It is estimated that approximately 15,000 turned out with family and friends to enjoy the hospitality of the Municipality of Clarington. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 14 - September 15, 2003 1 - 65 Robert Hann, President, Valiant Property Management, thanking The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, for his letter regarding the Iter Project. (Receive for Information) 1-66 Randy Reid, Assistant Chief, Community Programs, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, acknowledging receipt of Council's resolution articulating their support for the Town of Tecumseh's resolution, requesting Emergency Management Ontario to amend the essential program timelines. The request is being considered for discussion purposes. (Receive for Information) 1- 67 M. Bredeson„ Executive Correspondence Officer, Officer of the Prime Minister, advising Council that their correspondence endorsing the Municipality of Central Elgin's resolution regarding the timing of elections has been forwarded to The Honourable Don Boudria, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons. (Receive for Information) 1- 68 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums, thanking Council for their generous donation to their Canada Day raffle. The Canada Day Celebration at the Bowmanville Museum is an important community event. (Receive for Information) 1-69 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario, advising that the Town of Ajax on June 23, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the resolution of the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham re: the Government of Ontario Taxpayers Protection Act proposals be endorsed ". (Receive for Information) 1- 70 Karen Landry, Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, writing to the Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Halton Hills on June 23, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS municipal councils are elected by their constituents to conduct the business affairs and to supply various services required by the municipality; and WHEREAS municipal councils are granted powers to approve capital and operating budgets and to establish rates of taxation in accordance with the Municipal Act; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Halton Hills conducts annual budget meetings to which the public is invited to attend and express its opinion on budget matters; and Summary of Correspondence - 15 - September 15, 2003 WHEREAS the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario has released a policy paper entitled "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities "; and WHEREAS the policy paper includes a proposal to require voter approval "before a municipality introduces a new tax or increased the rate of an existing tax "; and WHEREAS municipal corporations are required by law to engage independent auditors to prepare annual financial reports and management advice for submission to the municipal council and the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario which states, in part, "The Province recognizes municipalities as responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction "; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum was intended to build "on the strong relationship between the Province and the municipalities and formalizes the Province's support for the principle of consultation with the municipal sector "; and WHEREAS the Memorandum states "In the spirit of fairness, openness and good faith, any proposed change in legislation or regulations that, in the Province's opinion, will have a significant financial impact on the current municipal budget year, or on the current municipal budget planning cycle, will be accompanied by prior consultation "; and WHEREAS the policy paper "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities" contains proposals that have not been considered in consultation with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT Council for the Town of Halton Hills hereby supports the resolution of the Town of Whitby; 2. THAT the Council of the Town of Halton strongly opposes the erosion of municipal council authority set out in the policy paper "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities "; 3. THAT the Town of Halton Hills strongly opposes the introduction of an Ontario Municipal Services Quality Auditor that will create a new layer of bureaucratic duplication at an additional and unnecessary cost to taxpayers; Summary of Correspondence - 16 - September 15, 2003 4. THAT the Town of Halton Hills expresses, in the strongest terms, that voter approval to increase a rate of taxation will result in the gradual decline of municipal services, including those dedicated to the protective safety and general health of our residents and taxpayers; and 5. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ted Chudleigh, M.P.P., the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area." (Receive for Information) 1 - 71 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated June 13, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-72 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, providing Council with a copy of their Annual Report. (Receive for Information) 1-73 Judi Longfield, M.P., Whitby -Ajax, advising Council that she is a very vocal advocate in support of the Iter project and that she has reiterated this support with a recent letter to the Federal Cabinet urging the Ministers to support and endorse this initiative. (Receive for Information) 1-74 The Honourable Art Eggleton, M.P., York Centre, assuring Council of his support along with the Greater Toronto Area Liberal Caucus for the Iter project. The Ontario Ministers have been asked to champion Iter at the Cabinet table towards a positive decision. (Receive for Information) I - 75 Wayne Tod, Director of Corporate Services /City Clerk, City of Belleville, writing to Veridian Corporation /Veridian Connections Inc., advising that the City of Belleville on July 21, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Belleville endorses the resolution received by the City of Pickering regarding the number of seats granted to the City of Belleville on the Veridian Board of Directors." (Receive for Information) - 76 Marion Irwin, President, Durham Chapter, The ALS Society of Ontario, advising Council of their Walk to D'Feet ALS which will take place at Rotary Park in Ajax on Saturday, September 27, 2003. The walk this year will be the chapter's third annual walk through which funds are raised for research and patient services. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -17- September 15, 2003 1 - 77 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on June 23, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Veridian Corporation represents the single largest investment the City of Pickering has in any form; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering's share of Veridian's worth is difficult to define but is clearly in the tens of millions of dollars; and WHEREAS Members of Council are directly responsible back to the electorate - an electorate that holds them directly accountable for the fiscal health and management of the municipal corporation; and WHEREAS public participation in the management of Veridian does play an important role and should be present in a minority position on the Board of Directors to offer a different perspective on issues before the Board; and WHEREAS the City of Belleville's ownership equity in Veridian is nearly equal to the Municipality of Clarington yet they only have one seat on the Board of Directors; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby gives its approval to amend the shareholder agreement for Veridian Corporation so that the Veridian Board of Directors be comprised of no less than one appointed member of the public, per member municipality, with the remainder being comprised of Members of Council from the municipalities that have ownership in the Corporation; and THAT the composition of the Board of Directors remain unchanged in terms of number of Board members for Ajax, Clarington and Pickering but that the City of Belleville be granted one additional seat." (Receive for Information) I - 78 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on June 23, 2003, endorsed Clarington's resolution requesting one of the members of Regional Council appointed to the Police Services Board be a member of either Clarington or Pickering Council. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 18 - September 15, 2003 1-79 B. Skitch, Secretary, Newcastle /Bond Head Ratepayers' Association, providing Council with a copy of a letter addressed to Premier Ernie Eves, advising that they feel that their elected representatives are in office to make decisions such as to increase tax revenues when needed, and that this is the acceptable basis of our Canadian democracy and that the Ontario government in conjunction with development fees should pay for increased services and facilities which arise because of increased population i.e., hospital expansions. (Receive for Information) 1 - 80 Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee on June 1.9, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT all department heads be advised that any items of relevance to agriculture in Clarington be forwarded to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee." (Receive for Information) I - 81 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, providing Council with a copy of their 2002/2003 Annual Report. (Receive for Information) 1-82 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written to The Honourable Bob Runciman, Minister of Public Safety and Security, regarding Council's suggestion that one of the new appointments to the Durham Regional Police Services Board be a member of Clarington or Pickering Council. Minister Runciman has given his assurance that this recommendation will be given full consideration when candidates are being considered. (Receive for Information) 1- 83 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to Tami and Laurence Robitaille, regarding their concerns of the new sidewalk proposed for Enniskillen on Old Scugog Road. Mr. O'Toole advises the Robitailles that he does not have the jurisdiction to intervene in municipal government decisions. (Receive for Information) 1-84 Terry Mosey, President, Customer Operations, Bell Canada, advising Council that Bell Canada is encouraging applications for the Bell Community Development Fund in support of building a stronger Ontario. This is the third year for their $1 million fund announced in 2001. To date they have awarded $506,000 in grants to 23 worthy projects. Deadline for applications is October 2, 2003. (Receive for Information) 'Summary of Correspondence - 19 - September 15, 2003 1-85 Liz Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), providing Council with an update on the work of the NWMO. They have just finished Phase 1 of the NWMO Study plan, entitled Conversations about Expectations. They anticipate releasing their first discussion document later this fall, likely in November, which will describe the various management approaches and outline the key questions that might be used to assess them. They have just completed a nation wide survey of public attitudes concerning expectations and awareness of the NWMO and its study of long term management approaches for used nuclear fuel. A workshop has been planned for the fall, bringing together approximately 25 people who can reflect a range of community based perspectives, together with representatives of the NWMO. (Receive for Information) 1-86 Michael Stephenson, A/Regional Director, Civil Aviation, Ontario Region, updating Council on the series of nine Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations ( PASZR) Open Houses. A summary report of the PASZR Open House process can be obtained by visiting www.tc.qc.ca/OntarioRegion/pickerinci/azr/en/menu.htm. (Receive for Information) 1-87 Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College, providing Council with a copy of their newest annual report. (Receive for Information) 1-88 The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, advising Council that he enjoyed meeting the Mayor and colleagues in Ottawa in May 2003 regarding the Iter project. The review of Canada's role in Iter is at an important stage, and a decision will be required in the near future. The potential benefits of the project will have to be carefully weighted against the potential costs and risks and other demands on the Government of Canada. Mr. Dhaliwal will make every effect to ensure that this decision is reached expeditiously. (Receive for Information) 1-89 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre meeting dated June 21, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 90 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre meeting dated July 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 91 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated August 7, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -20- September 15, 2003 1-92 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising that the Government of Canada has released the broad criteria for the new $3 billion 10 -year long -term infrastructure program announced in the 2003 budget. FCM submission to Infrastructure Canada asked that the new infrastructure program strike a balance between large and small municipal projects to meet the needs of urban, rural, northern and resource -based communities. Most significantly it asked that the funding criteria be flexible and open to both small and strategic projects. (Receive for Information) 1-93 David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services, Veridian Corporation, advising Council that they have received notification that the By -laws to amend the Shareholders' Agreement affecting the Belleville appointees to the Board of Directors to Veridian Corporation were not approved by Councils for the City of Pickering and the Municipality of Clarington. As the double majority requirement has not been met, the Shareholders' Agreement will remain unchanged. Pickering Council has proposed an alternate amendment to the Veridian Corporation Shareholders' Agreement with respect to appointments to the Board of Directors. Veridian understands that Councils of Belleville, Clarington and Ajax support and have endorsed this resolution. Veridian will direct, its legal counsel to draft a replacement amending agreement and supporting by -laws that would enable the proposal. It is expected that the completed agreements and by -laws could be presented to Councils by no later than September 30, 2003. (Receive for Information) I - 94 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa, received for information Clarington's correspondence dated July 4, 2003, regarding the extension of the deadline for comments on the Draft Terms of References for the Highway 407 East Completion. (Receive for Information) 1-95 David Young, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing Council with a copy of the newly released Municipal Performance Measurement Program Handbook, 2003. (Receive for Information) I - 96 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on July 28, 2003, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT Council receive for information Report CAO 08 -03 concerning the Draft Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference for the Highway 407 East Completion, prepared by Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (TSH) and Gartner Lee Limited for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO); 2. THAT Council endorse the following recommendations with respect to the Highway 407 East Completion Draft EA Terms of Reference: Summary of Correspondence -21 - September 15, 2003 a) THAT the City be provided clear and compelling supportive arguments prior to considering any preferred alignment and associated links of the Highway 407 East extension that deviate significantly from the previously recommended alignment anticipated in Pickering; b) THAT options for the location, design and number of interchanges, transit stations, truck inspection stations and commuter parking lots in Pickering be developed and reviewed in consultation with the City; 3. THAT Council request MTO to expedite the Highway 407 East Completion EA process wherever possible and commence construction of the extension of Highway 407 from Brock Road eastward immediately following the conclusion of the EA process; 4. THAT Council request MTO to assist the City and Region of Durham in funding improvements to existing City /Regional roads that have been negatively impacted /and deteriorated from significant increased local traffic movements and volume resulting from the current Highway 407 East terminus being located in Pickering; 5. THAT a copy of this Report and Council recommendations be forwarded to MTO and the Region of Durham." (Receive for Information) 1-97 Durham Regional Police Service, advising Council that Robert Boychyn is retiring from the Police Services Board. After six years as Chair of the Durham Regional Police Services Board, Oshawa Regional Councillor Robert Boychyn is stepping down to take on a new challenge. The new appointment takes effect in mid - August and Board Vice Chair Doug Moffatt will serve as interim leader until the next Board meeting, which is scheduled for September 2, 2003. (Receive for Information) 1-98 Marlene and John Waters, providing Council with their thoughts and concerns regarding the 407 East Completion. They believe that it is evident that the findings of the Smart Growth Panel are not being considered, such as, the in -depth investigation of alternative modes of transportation. The following questions are still needing answers by the Ministry of Transportation, the cost of the 407 east extension, the ownership as to whether it will be private or public, and if the extension will be a tolled highway or not? The Terms of Reference must include a plan describing how the Federal and Provincial Environmental Assessment processes are co- ordinated. Summary of Correspondence -22- September 15, 2003 The public deserves to know what issues are being considered for the EA and to be given opportunities to comment before it is too late. (Receive for Information) 1 - 99 Libby Racansky, writing to The Honorable Frank Klees, regarding the 407 East Completion Draft Terms of Reference. The Municipality of Clarington on behalf of its residents are acting in good faith to give everybody a change to participate in this process. Summer is the least suitable and unfair season to ask people to be active in any process. A 30 -day period for comments on an important issue like 407 is absolutely inadequate. Ms. Racansky is requesting a reconsideration for extending the comment deadline until September 19, 2003, so that all residents, Council and planners have sufficient and suitable time to comment. (Receive for Information) I - 100 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated July 15, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 101 Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada, writing to Council regarding Clarington's concerns of the Canadian Association of Police Boards (CAPB) regarding the security classification of federal offenders. His officials have aided in the establishment of a Police Association Advisory Committee that includes the Canadian Police Association, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police and the CAPB. Mr. Easter emphasizes that the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) has exclusive jurisdiction with respect to classification and placement of federal offenders. Offenders are normally accommodated in an institution that offers a regime of control, supervision, programs and services consistent with their assigned security classification. The Government has enacted a number of measures in recent years that contribute to public safety. Some of these include strengthening rules for dangerous offenders, the creation of a long -term offender designation and the establishment of the national screening system to check the background of people working with children. (Receive for Information) I - 102 Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of their Annual Report for 2002 entitled "Attracting, Supporting and Promoting Business ". (Receive for Information) I - 103 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of their annual report for the year ending 2002. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -23- September 15, 2003 I - 104 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council of the FCM's "Bridging the Gap" campaign, mobilizing municipal governments to take action to highlight the critical need for infrastructure and other investments. Building on this awareness, they will go on to make the case for a new relationship with other orders of government. (Receive for Information) I - 105 Minutes of the GO Transit meeting dated July 11, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 106 Peter Hume, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), updating Council on a number of initiatives underway. They have initiated new business processes and applied modern technologies to eliminate paper bound process and improve the quality and delivery of products and services. (Receive for Information) 1- 107 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting Council to participate in the Heritage Community Recognition Program 2003. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, September 30, 2003. Now in its eighth year, this program provides communities the opportunity to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. (Receive for Information) I - 108 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated July 17, 2003. (copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 109 Don MacKinnon, President, Power Workers' Union, writing to The Right Honourable Jean Chretien, in support of the Iter project. The Power Workers' Union is Ontario's largest electricity union representing members in the electrical generation and distribution, research and development, regulatory and hospitality sectors. Iter will benefit not only Durham Region and Ontario but the whole country through the economic impact and technological innovation the project will provide. The high tech jobs, international investment, academic research and leading -edge construction makes Iter a solid choice for Canada's future. (Receive for Information) I - 110 The Honourable Herb Dhaliwal, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, writing to Robert Hann, President, Valiant Property Manager, advising that he has received Mr. Hann's letter supporting the Iter project. The potential benefits of the project have to be carefully balanced against the potential costs and risks and other demands on the Government. The review of Canada's role in Iter is at an important stage and a decision will be made in the near future, taking into account Canada's science and energy priorities as well as the potential costs and benefits of the project for Canada. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -24- September 15, 2003 I - 111 Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, providing Council with additional information to clarify the intent and purpose of Bill 25. Bill 25, if passed by the Legislature, does not exempt or alter transportation corridors from the provisions and requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. The province fully intends that proposals for specific infrastructure or development within any corridor planning area established under the OPDA would be subject to an environmental assessment. As infrastructure corridor plans are developed, the ministry would work closely with local municipalities to minimize impacts on communities. These plans would be developed in an open and transparent fashion, allowing interested parties to provide input. As well, the Smart Transportation Bill was introduced to provide additional long -range planning tools for transportation. This includes establishing Bus Bypass Shoulders on provincial highways, improving our ability to manage High Occupancy Vehicle lanes and carpool lots, and expanding their carpool lot program. (Receive for Information) I 112 Neil McKerrell, Chief, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, advising Council that they have adjusted the timeline for meeting the Essential Level emergency management program requirements. Emergency Management Ontario has determined that the adoption of a December 31, 2004, deadline for completion of the Essential Level program requirements would be of assistance to all stakeholders. (Receive for Information) I - 113 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a statement by The Honourable David Tsubouchi, Minister of Culture, regarding amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act. Minister Tsubouchi notes that a stronger Ontario Heritage Act would provide more tools and more flexibility to protect local and provincial heritage, while making Ontario one of the leading jurisdictions in heritage conservation. (Receive for Information) I - 114 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a letter and backgrounder from The Honourable Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship, concerning the Community AccessAbility grants for 2003/04. This material describes the program available to incorporated, not - for - project community -based organizations in Ontario. (Receive for Information) I - 115 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated August 12, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -25- September 15, 2003 I - 116 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that FCM is conducting research to strengthen women's involvement in municipal public consultation processes. The project consists of five main strategies: building and strengthening partnerships; surveying the "state of the art" of gender - inclusive participatory practices; participatory action research in six Canadian communities; developing national action plans; and creating a "Tool Kit" of gender inclusive public participation tools for municipal governments and women's groups. Community projects begin September 2003 and must be completed by April 2004. (Receive for Information) I - 117 Ministry of the Environment, providing Council with a copy of a backgrounder on Roles and Responsibilities of Owners and Operator of Municipal Drinking Water Systems. (Receive for Information) I - 118 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated June 19, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1- 119 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated July 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 120 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Province will compensate municipalities for costs incurred while dealing with the recent power outage. They expect the program will be similar to that created for the 1998 Ice Storm. (Receive for Information) 1- 121 Durham Region, advising Council that the Durham Regional Official Plan is currently under review. As part of the review the following Discussion Papers have been released: Towards a Sustainable and Health Environment; Population, Employment and Urban Land; Commercial Policy Review; and Protection Our Rural Resources. An Open House will take place on September 16, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarington Municipal Offices. (Receive for Information) I - 122 Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for Ontario, providing Council with a copy of the Disposition by the Commission pursuant to Subsection 23(1) of the Electoral Boundaries Readjustment Act of objections filed by Members of the House of Commons with respect to the Commission's report dated March 14, 2003. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -26- September 15, 2003 1 - 123 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting dated June 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 124 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee meeting dated June 17, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 125 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee meeting dated July 9, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 126 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee meeting dated August 6, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 127 Wayne Easter, Solicitor General of Canada, providing Council with material regarding Bill C -23, proposing measures to establish a comprehensive databank to record information regarding those convicted of sexual offences. (Receive for Information) 1 - 128 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that FCM urges municipal governments to participate directly in an online dialogue about Industry Canada's antenna towers approval policy. The manner in which Industry Canada exercises its regulatory powers respecting antennas has precipitated conflict with municipal governments. Municipal leaders, individuals, community groups and other stakeholders are invited to participate on an e -Town Hall Website launched on Wednesday, September 3, 2003. (Receive for Information) 1- 129 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter received from The Honourable Frank Klees, Minister of Transportation, regarding a change in the population figures on the Clarington road signs. Since numbers on the signs are based on OPAC population reports, Minister Klees suggests awaiting the publication of the 2003 report in September before making any changes. (Receive for Information) I - 130 Durham Region, providing Council with a media advisory regarding the Beaverton Water Supply System. The Durham Region's ongoing testing indicates that the Municipal water supply in Beaverton is safe, and that the water meets all Ontario Water Quality Standards as set by the Provincial Ministry of the Environment. (Receive for Information) 1- 131 Brian Malcolm, Executive Director, Parkwood Foundation, providing Council with a copy of the 2002 Annual Report. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -27- September 15, 2003 1 - 132 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting dated June 12, 2003. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Nancy Swan, requesting Council to readdress the situation of speeding on Concession Street from Liberty to Elgin. Ms. Swan wakes up at 6:00 a.m. to the sound of cars flying up the street. During the day she hesitates to let her son go across to his friends unless she is there to make sure no one runs him over. The passive traffic calming devises everyone was counting on to work are not meeting with her expectations. Ms. Swan suggests speed bumps, stop signs at Beech Avenue and Centre Street, police presence, speeding tickets and lowered speed limits. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Engineering Department) D - 2 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting permission to hold a Walk for Dog Guides. All proceeds from the walk will be donated to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The walk is 10 km through Newcastle on Saturday, October 4, 2003. Starting time will be 9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall. (Motion to advise organizers to apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) D - 3 Nick Vyfschaft, advising Council that he has a suggestion regarding skateboarders. Mr. Vyfschaft suggests that the municipality effect "use at own risk" after hours at business places, instead of "no skateboarding" signs. This way skaters will wait until after hours and they will not be able to sue the municipality because the skaters will be skateboarding at their own risk. This will also benefit security guards and police officers because they will not have to fine or arrest skateboarders at a place of business after hours. He notes if this is not a good idea then a skatepark should be built in Clarington. He suggests at Dr. G.J. Macgilivery Public School. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Community Services and the Clerk's Department) D - 4 Sandi Hughes, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim the month of September 2003, as "Invite Us Along!" vegetable and fruit month. Recent statistics indicate that only 34% of Durham Region residents consume the recommended 5 servings of vegetable and fruit per day as outlined by Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating. During September, Durham Region Health Department staff will focus on increasing community awareness about the importance of vegetable and fruit consumption in their daily diet. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -28- September 15, 2003 D - 5 Susan Shetler, Founder, Durham Region, People Against Pornography, requesting Council to declare October 19 to 26, 2003, as White Ribbon Week. White Ribbon Week is an annual national campaign to increase public awareness on the harmful effects of pornography in society. They particularly focus on child pornography, which has unfortunately flourished since the age of the "world wide web." (Motion to Proclaim) D - 6 Bonnie Parisien, providing Council with a petition containing 76 signatures requesting a new residential pool maintenance by -law to be implemented as soon as possible. This by -law should pertain to all residential pools. All pools should be either /or: 1. in working condition, with water circulating; 2. dismantled and /or filled in. This by -law should have a non - compliance fine of $5,000 as serious public health risks exist. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) D - 7 Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project, requesting Council to proclaim the month of September as Breakfast for Learning month. The goal of this month is to increase awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it relates to learning. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 8 Eileen McLean, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region, requesting Council to proclaim October 8, 2003, as International Walk to School Day ( IWALK). Last year more than 200,000 students and their families from over 600 schools participated in IWALK in Ontario, an increase of almost 200 schools over the previous year. In Durham Region a total of 27 schools participated. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 9 Marjory Morden, President, Ontario Trail Riders Association Inc., requesting Council to consider all other alternative solutions rather than closing or reducing access to the Highway 115/35 tunnel. The safety of all trail users is still of great concern to their association and they urge Council to reconsider the closure of this tunnel. The Ontario Trail Riders Association was instrumental in having this underpass constructed many years ago, when Highway 115/35 was being widened. They felt the safety of all trail users wishing to enjoy the Great Pine Ridge Trail and access the trails in the Ganaraska Forest was of great concern and made the proposal to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) Summary of Correspondence -29- September 15, 2003 D - 10 The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, requesting Council to proclaim October 13 - 19, 2003, as Canada's Citizenship Week. This event is a time to explore the nature of Canadian citizenship and the underlying values of respect, freedom and belonging that bring us together and make Canada such a great country to live in. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 11 Newcastle Business Improvement Association, requesting Council to close Highway 2 from Baldwin Street to Beaver Street in the Newcastle Village area on Saturday, October 4, 2003, for the Annual Village Fall Festival. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) D - 12 Petition from 26 residents of Brownsville Road North, requesting that Council provide several speed bumps or have increased police surveillance with radar. The residents have a concern about the safety of their families and pets due to the recent number of motorists who use this road as a speedway. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) D - 13 The Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Enterprise Opportunity and Innovation, advising Council of the Ontario Global Traders Awards. This award recognizes export success among the province's small and medium -sized enterprises in all industry sectors. The deadline for nominations is November 3, 2003. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspaper) D - 14 Mr. and Mrs. Vincent, providing Council with a petition containing 20 signatures advising that motorists use Edward Street East between Beaver Street and Brookhouse, Newcastle Village, as a section of road to accelerate on, as there are no stop signs or speed bumps to impede their speed, many surpassing the speed limit with little regard for the safety of others. This creates a dangerous street where many young children play in front of their homes or make their way to the school or park. Of particular concern is the intersection of Glass Court and Edward Street. Many Newcastle children must cross either Edward Street or Glass Court (or both) at this intersection to access the park or school or the Catholic School bus stop. Crossing these streets can be treacherous for two reasons: 1) the general high rates of speed achieved by motorists on the unimpeded stretch of Edward between Beaver and Brookhouse; 2) many east and westbound motorists make the turn to southbound Glass Court at speed and often without signaling. Residents feel that the solution is a four way stop at Edward Street and Glass Court. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) Summary of Correspondence -30- September 15, 2003 D - 15 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter from Anna Hamley regarding vandalism near her property in Courtice. Mr. O'Toole states that Ms. Hamley has some suggestions concerning a possible solution to this situation and he trusts that the Municipality of Clarington will follow up. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Direction of Operations and the Clerk's Department) D - 16 James DaCosta, advising Council that he is resigning from the Port Granby Community Advisory Committee. Mr. DaCosta acknowledges the work of Janice Swartz on this Committee. (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Jim Russell, advising Council that he was alarmed to hear of Walmart's application for West Bowmanville. Walmart's entry will devastate the downtown commerce of small towns. Bowmanville, Port Perry and Port Hope are all the traditional downtowns left in this area. It would be a shame to lose one of them. (Motion for Direction) D - 18 Helen Schmid, requesting Council to broaden the Sports Hall of Fame concept to one that includes other notable Clarington individuals. For example, from a historical standpoint, she suggests three persons for who plaques have been erected, namely Joseph Atkinson, Bishop Charles Henry Brent, Sir Ambrose Thomas Stanton, all born in Clarke Township. There are many other including Almon James Cotton who went to Manitoba from Clarke and became Wheat King and had other accomplishments; James Nevin of Leskard, who learned about fish propagation under Samuel Wilmot and became Commissioner of Fisheries in Wisconsin, U.S.A.; Adolphus Payne, probably Canada's most noted detective; Miss Elizabeth Barrett of Orono who became important as one of the signees of the famous Treaty No. 7 in Alberta. (Motion for Direction) D - 19 Arnot Wotten, Chair, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee, advising that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee on June 19, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS there are continued health and environmental changes in our society; WHEREAS our municipalities are trying as best they can to eliminate potential dangers such as breeding grounds for West Nile Virus; WHEREAS farmers have the need quite often for more than one hundred and fifty tires on their various machines; Summary of Correspondence -31 - September 15, 2003 WHEREAS the cost of disposal is often prohibitive due to the weight of large tires; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT farmers be allowed to deliver their unwanted farm tires to regional collection centres at no cost to the farmer; and FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to all Municipalities within Durham Region, the Durham Regional Health Department and Durham Region Works Department." (Motion for Direction) D - 20 Frank Gill, Reeve, Township of Armour, advising Council that the Township of Armour passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Nurses of the Toronto Hospitals seek an inquiry into the recent serious outbreak of the disease known as SARS; AND WHEREAS this caused great concern for all areas of Ontario and Canada; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council of Armour in the District of Parry Sound support the Nurses in their determination to get the Ontario Government to set up a Board of Inquiry; AND FURTHER that the Council of Armour seek support of all municipalities of Ontario to this resolution." (Motion for Direction) D - 21 Sylvia Pivko, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic, requesting Council to partner with them by advocating the merits of volunteer leadership to their Seeds of Hope campaign. They also request that Council encourage support from both business and community groups in advancing their campaign goal. Together, we can make available highly specialized supports and services to help address serious, and often systematically rooted, problems in the lives of children, youth and their families within Durham Region. (Motion for Direction) D - 22 J.W. Jamieson, County of Bruce, advising Council that the County of Bruce on June 12, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the announcement of a cow testing positive with Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has had an immediate negative impact on the livestock industry and related industries in all of rural Canada; AND WHEREAS the livestock industry is an important part of the Canadian economy; Summary of Correspondence -32- September 15, 2003 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Bruce encourage the senior levels of Government to take immediate action to show financial support to mitigate the negative impact being felt by implementing a BSE specific financial support program; AND THAT the senior levels of government be encouraged to expeditiously work towards reinstating the export of beef to the United States and other countries; AND FURTHER THAT the resolution be circulated to The Honourable Jean Chretian, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier of Ontario and all Premiers throughout Canada, Honourable Kyle Vanclief, Minister of Agriculture, the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food, local MP's and MPP's, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Bruce County Cattlemen's Association, the Ontario Cattlemen's Association, the Canadian Cattlemen's Association and all municipalities within the Province of Ontario." (Motion for Direction) D - 23 John Arkelian, Durham Council for the Arts, writing to elected representatives at the Region of Durham and the City of Oshawa, requesting that the arts community have the opportunity to incorporate facilities to benefit the arts in the new complex located at Taunton and Harmony Roads. Providing such facilities would cost the city very little, if it included them as part of a bigger complex and it would represent tangible, lasting support for the long neglected arts sector. (Motion for Direction) D - 24 Elaine Clark, Acting Clerk Administrator, Town of Ingersoll, advising Council that the Town of Ingersoll on June 9, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Legislature of Ontario has a responsibility to promote the health of young persons by restricting their access to tobacco products in light of the risks associated with the use of tobacco products; AND WHEREAS conclusive evidence implicates the use of tobacco products in the incidence of numerous debilitating and fatal diseases affecting the health of the residents of Ontario; AND WHEREAS Section 3 (1) of the Tobacco Control Act, 1994, S.O. 1994, Chapter 10, as amended, prohibits any person from selling or supplying tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old; Summary of Correspondence -33- September 15, 2003 AND WHEREAS it is not illegal for a person under the age of 19 to possess or smoke or otherwise consume tobacco products in a public place; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ingersoll hereby petitions the government for the Province of Ontario to enact legislation prohibiting the possession or smoking or otherwise consuming tobacco products in a public place in the Province of Ontario." (Motion for Direction) D - 25 Elaine Clark, Acting Clerk Administrator, Town of Ingersoll, advising Council that the Town of Ingersoll on June 9, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, allows for municipalities to regulate matters not specifically provided for by this Act or any other Act for purposes related to the health, safety and well -being of the inhabitants of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, as amended, allows for municipalities to prohibit or regulate the smoking of tobacco in public places and workplaces; AND WHEREAS certain municipalities have regulated a total smoking ban of tobacco in public places and workplaces and certain municipalities have certain exemptions for the smoking of tobacco in public places and workplaces; AND WHEREAS certain municipalities have not regulated smoking of tobacco in public places and workplaces; AND WHEREAS all residents of Ontario deserve legislation to protect their health, safety and well -being from smoking and second hand smoke; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of Ingersoll hereby petitions the Government of Ontario to enact legislation to prohibit smoking in all public and workplaces in the Province of Ontario." (Motion for Direction) D - 26 T. McHarg, Town Clerk, Executive Services Department, the Corporation of the Town of Milton, advising Council that the Town of Milton on July 7, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS municipal councils are elected by their constituents to conduct the business affairs and supply various services required by the municipality; and Summary of Correspondence -34- September 15, 2003 WHEREAS municipal councils are granted powers to approve capital and operating budgets and establish rates of taxation in accordance with the Municipal Act; and WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Milton conducts publicly - advertised annual budget meetings to which the public were invited to attend and express its opinion on budget matters; and WHEREAS the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario has released a policy paper entitled "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities "; and WHEREAS the policy paper includes a proposal to require voter approval "before a municipality introduces a new tax or increases the rate on an existing tax "; and WHEREAS municipal corporations are required by law to engage independent auditors to prepare annual financial reports and management advice for submission to the municipal council and the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Province of Ontario entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario which states, in part "The Province recognizes municipalities as responsible and accountable governments with respect to matters within their jurisdiction "; and WHEREAS the Memorandum of Understanding states that "The Province is committed to cooperating with municipalities in considering new legislation or regulations that will have a municipal impact "; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum was intended to build "on the strong relationship between the Province and the municipalities and formalizes the Province's support for the principle of consultation with the municipal sector "; and WHEREAS the Memorandum states "In the spirit of fairness, openness and good faith, any proposed change in legislation or regulations that, in the Province's opinion, will have a significant financial impact on the current municipal budget year, or on the current municipal budget planning cycle, will be accompanied by prior consultation "; and WHEREAS the policy paper "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities: contains proposals that have not been considered in consultation with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding; Summary of Correspondence -35- September 15, 2003 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: THAT the Council of the Town of Milton strongly opposes the erosion of municipal council authority set out in the policy paper "The Road Ahead - A Fair Deal for Municipalities "; 2. THAT the Town of Milton strongly opposes the introduction of an Ontario Municipal Services Quality Auditor that will create a new layer of bureaucratic duplication at an additional and unnecessary cost to the taxpayer; 3. THAT the Town of Milton expresses, in the strongest terms, that voter approval to increase a rate of taxation will result in the gradual decline of municipal services, including those dedicated to the protective safety and general health of our residents and taxpayers; and 4. THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, The Honourable Ted Chudleigh M.P.P. Halton North, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area." (Motion for Direction) D - 27 Greg Farrant, Government Relations and Communications Manager, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, requesting Council to pass the following resolution: "THAT, the federal government committed to the taxpayers of Canada that the National Firearms Registry for long guns under Bill C -68 would cost no more than $2 million dollars; THAT, the Auditor General's Report submitted to Parliament on December 3, 2002, determined that the minimum cost of the federal firearms registry for long guns will exceed $1 billion dollars; that a recent administrative review by a consultant for the Justice Department verified that the gun registry will cost an additional $541 million before being fully implemented, and another $1 billion to operate; and that these spending estimates do not include the cost of associated programs; THAT, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation has recently announced that they believe that the firearms registry for long guns will cost the taxpayers of Canada at least $2 billion; THAT, the Auditor General of Canada determined that the Justice Department has consistently failed to provide both the Members of Parliament and the Auditor General with accurate information regarding cost overruns of the registry; Summary of Correspondence -36- September 15, 2003 THAT, the government has failed to provide any conclusive or verifiable evidence that the registration of long guns is preventing crime or keeping guns out of the hands of criminals; THAT, the money spent on the firearms registry for long guns would have provided MRI's for every hospital in Canada, or provide for the hiring of at least 10,000 police officers; THAT, municipalities across Canada are in dire need of funding assistance to assist with the provision of local services including public transit, the maintenance of local infrastructure such as roads, bridges, sewers, hospital, and local law enforcement; THAT, eight Provinces, three Territories, police associations, police chief's and police officers across Canada have withdrawn their support of the firearms registry for long .guns; five recent public opinion polls have demonstrated that a majority of Canadian taxpayers support the abolition of the firearms registry in favor of spending on other national priorities; and that six provinces are refusing to prosecute charges associated with the firearms registry; THEREFORE, as elected representatives of the Municipality of Clarington, we call upon Parliament to retain the licensing component of Bill C -68; to strengthen the sentencing and penalties associated with the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime; and abolish the unworkable national firearms registry for long guns and redirect the tax dollars being spent on the registry to programs in support of municipal infrastructure, health care, education, and local law enforcement." (Motion for Direction) D - 28 M. Toft for the City Clerk, City of Toronto, advising Council that the City of Toronto on June 24, 25 and 26, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS City Council on April 16, 17 and 18, 2002, adopted a number of motions as part of Policy and Finance Committee Report No. 6, Clause No. 1, headed `Implications of the Sale of Hydro One for the City of Toronto', calling on the Provincial Government to stop the sale of Hydro One because of the many negative impacts such a sale could have on Torontonians; and WHEREAS City Council on April 16, 17 and 18, 2002, adopted a motion stating `that the Mayor and Members of the Toronto City Council ask the Provincial Government and the new Premier of Ontario, Ernie Eves, to cancel the decision to privatize Hydro One and deregulate the energy market'; and WHEREAS the Province is appealing the Superior Court decision made on April 19, 2002, that stopped the sale of Hydro One; and Summary of Correspondence -37- September 15, 2003 WHEREAS the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees are defending against the appeal launched by the Ontario Government with regards to the April 19, 2002, Superior Court decision to stop the sale of Hydro One; and WHEREAS given City Council's position on the sale of Hydro One, it is in the interest of the City to help the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees in their defence against the appeal launched by the Ontario Government with regards to the April 19, 2002, Superior Court decision to stop the sale of Hydro One; and WHEREAS timely support by the City to the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees in their defence against the appeal launched by the Ontario Government will greatly improve their ability to launch a successful defence; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City support the action of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada and the Canadian Union of Public Employees as they defend against the appeal launched by the Ontario Government with regards to the April 19, 2002, Superior Court decision to stop the sale of Hydro One at the Ontario Court of Appeal and that this support be 25 percent (or up to a maximum of $40,000.00) of legal fees; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT funds be drawn from this purpose from the Legal Department Account for outside legal advice; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Ontario cities with population over 50,000 be requested to consider joining the City of Toronto in providing financial support." (Motion for Direction) D - 29 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that the City of Vaughan on June 23, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the City of Vaughan supports the principle of accountability to taxpayers; AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Vaughan is accountable to its ratepayers through the direct election process; Summary of Correspondence -38- September 15, 2003 AND WHEREAS the City of Vaughan Council exercises fiscal responsibility in its annual budgetary process, including public notice, public input and public reporting of municipal budgets, both operating and capital; AND WHEREAS the new Municipal Act, 2001, requires increased public notice and input in the preparation of municipal budgets thereby providing greater accountability to the taxpayer; AND WHEREAS the City of Vaughan supports a budget process that is open, consultative and provides an opportunity for public interaction; AND WHEREAS the budget process is a comprehensive and complex exercise and has implications in the short term and for long term fiscal planning and trade -offs can not be easily articulated through a referendum; AND WHEREAS the cost of a provincially mandated process, i.e. the referendum, will add an additional and unnecessary cost to the local property taxpayer; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of Vaughan requests that the Provincial government not consider future legislation that will impose the use of referendums relating to property tax increases; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Ernie Eves, Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance, David Young, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Regional Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and municipalities in the Province of Ontario with a population over 50,000." (Motion for Direction) D - 30 Neil Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute /Ontario, advising Council that the Urban Development Institute /Ontario passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Urban Development Institute of Ontario (UDI) has maintained a high degree of interest and involvement in the deliberations and consultations of the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel ( "Panel "); AND WHEREAS the position of UDI with respect to smart growth is stated in our report entitled "Investing for Tomorrow: Moving Forward with Smart Growth in Ontario (January 2003) "; AND WHEREAS UDI is supportive of: Summary of Correspondence -39- September 15, 2003 The goals of smart growth towards improving competitiveness, increasing opportunities, investment in infrastructure, creating transportation choices and building livable and sustainable communities; The vision of smart growth and the overarching goals of the Panel's advice to the government, particularly on matters related to transportation and transit; The provisions of the Provincial Policy Statement in providing a balanced policy framework that offers direction to municipal councils, developers and the public in the planning process; The role and independence of the Ontario Municipal Board in the adjudication of land use planning matters; The coordination of cross jurisdictional infrastructure (water and sewers), transportation and transit; Bill 25 (The Smart Transportation Act) and the 2003 Provincial Budget announcement of the creation of the Central Ontario Transportation Authority (COTA) as an agency that can deliver integrated and seamless transportation and transit functions; The advise of the Panel with respect to the appointment of a Provincial Facilitator. AND WHEREAS UDI has significant concerns with: The Panel's advice to the government relating to the Implementation Framework, particularly the notion of the "Central Ontario Coordinating Body" that would create powerful boards and special purpose bodies, who are not elected and not accountable, that will erode provincial authority and decision making, perpetuate governance debates between upper and lower tier governments, fetter local decision making and the role of the Ontario Municipal Board. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of UDI requests the Provincial Government to: a) Undertake to consult with UDI and other invited stakeholders, within 60 days, to review workable options concerning inter - regional coordination of transportation, transit, municipal infrastructure and smart growth implementation; b) Convene a meeting of the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel within 60 days to discuss specifically matters related to the implementation framework and next steps expressed in their Report; and Summary of Correspondence -40- September 15, 2003 c) Act on the recommendation of the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel and appoint a Provincial Facilitator at the earliest possible date." (Motion for Direction) D - 31 Janice Auger Szwarz, Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee, advising Council that the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee on June 26, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Community Advisory Committee suggest to Council that, as a result of the resignation of Jim DeCosta from the committee, John Stephenson be appointed to the Community Advisory Committee for the balance of its term." (Motion of Direction) D - 32 George Vadeboncoeur, CAO/Town Clerk, Town of Penetanguishene, advising Council the Town of Penetanguishene passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PIL) paid by the Province to municipalities for hospitals, institutions and correctional facilities is currently set at $75.00 per bed; AND WHEREAS the $75.00 per bed PIL has not increased in over 25 years and is no longer reflective of the cost of the provision of municipal services such as roads, fire and police protection; AND WHEREAS local municipalities must share the PIL with the upper tier municipality thereby reducing the amount of revenue available for local services; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene is of the view that the PIL should be increased so that it is more in keeping with the cost of providing services to Provincial facilities; BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene respectfully requests the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Finance and our local MPP, Garfield Dunlop to increase the amount of the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PIL) per bed rate paid for hospitals, institutions and correctional facilities paid to municipalities where these facilities are located; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene directs the Clerk to copy this motion to all Ontario Municipalities where hospitals, institutions and correctional facilities are located requesting their support of this initiative; Summary of Correspondence -41 - September 15, 2003 BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Penetanguishene respectfully requests the support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) in this initiative." (Motion for Direction) D - 33 Jim Hie, the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst, advising Council that the Town of Gravenhurst passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Gravenhurst has received a petition signed by neighbours in the area of a proposed Group Home; AND WHEREAS the petition cites the neighbours' concerns with the proposal to establish the Group Home; AND WHEREAS Section 35(2) of the Planning Act, RSO. Chapter P.13 does not allow municipalities to pass by -laws that distinguish between persons who are related and persons who are unrelated in respect of the occupancy or use of a single housekeeping unit; AND WHEREAS there appears to be a conflict between applicable planning Legislation, policy and regulation, and case law with respect to the regulation'of Group Homes through the use of zoning by -laws; AND WHEREAS recent court cases have quashed municipal zoning by -laws that were passed in an effort to establish spatial separation regulations for Group Homes; AND WHEREAS high concentrations of Group Homes within small urban communities may alter the character of the community in which they are located; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Gravenhurst hereby requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing consider amendments to the Planning Act to authorize municipalities to pass by -laws that are sensitive to the size and makeup of our smaller Ontario communities." (Motion for Direction) D - 34 Jane Steller, Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of Wilmot, advising Council that the Township of Wilmot on August 11, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT WHEREAS insurance premiums are rising to and in excess of 100 %; AND WHEREAS fuel prices are historically high and fluctuate as much as $0.10 /litre or more in a matter of hours; Summary of Correspondence -42- September 15, 2003 AND WHEREAS these changes cause hardships for businesses, large and small to the point of bankruptcies and closings; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that governments at both senior levels, who are responsible for the regulation of these costs, be requested to investigate and make improvements to resolve these financial hardships; AND FURTHER that the Township of Wilmot requests this resolution be distributed to AMO for distribution to all municipalities in Ontario for support, and to MP's and MPP's." (Motion for Direction) I _ Leading the Way REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2003 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR'INFORMATION ( (a) Report EGD -27 -03 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for June, 2003 (b) Report EGD -28 -03 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for July, 2003 (c) Report EGD -31 -03 - Clarington Transit Quarterly Status Report (d) Report ESD- 008 -03 - Monthly Response Report, May — July 2003 (e) Report FND- 020 -03 - Insurance Coverage for the Municipality of Clarington 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION (a) Durham Region Transit Improvement Plan 3. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: R. BOUMA FOR HOPE FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH THAT Report PSD- 090 -03 be received; CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Report #1 - 2 - September 8, 2003 THAT the rezoning application submitted by Richard Bouma on behalf of Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church be approved and the by -law be passed as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD- 090 -03; and THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 090 -03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 4. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS APPLICANT: 1559306 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PSD- 091 -03 be received; THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Official Plan (COPA 2003 -004) and Zoning By -law (ZBA 2003 -016) submitted by The Biglieri Group on behalf of 1559306 Ontario Limited (formerly Burt Beckell) be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of outstanding agency comments; and THAT the Durham Region Planning Department, all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 091 -03 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. 5. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: ANOOP SARAAF FOR 1529593 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PSD- 092 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Anoop Saraf on behalf of 152593 Ontario Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 092 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. REZONING APPLICATION APPLICANT: CLARET INVESTMENTS LTD. & 1351730 ONTARIO LTD. THAT Report PSD- 093 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Rick Gay on behalf of Claret Investments Limited and 1351730 Ontario Limited be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 093 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Report #1 - 3 - September 8, 2003 7. CANADIAN WASTE TRANSFER STATION THAT Report PSD- 094 -03 be received; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised that, in the opinion of the Municipality of Clarington, an individual environment assessment under. the Environmental Assessment Act for this application is not required; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be forwarded a copy of Report PSD- 094 -03; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 094 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 8. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: 1138337 ONTARIO INC. THAT Report PSD- 095 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by 1138337 Ontario Inc. (Kelvin Whalen) to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved; THAT the by -law attached to Report PSD- 095 -03, to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 095 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 9. ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM THAT Report PSD- 096 -03 be received; THAT the By -law attached to Report PSD - 096 -03, be approved to initiate a Community Improvement Plan (CIP), pursuant to Part IV of the Planning Act and Section 22 of the Clarington Official Plan; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 096 -03 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 10. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL AND PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: TOWCHESTER DEV. LTD. & HALLOWAY HOLDINGS LTD. THAT Report PSD- 097 -03 be received; THAT the application submitted by Towchester Developments Limited and Halloway Holdings Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the by -law attached to Report PSD- 097 -03 Report #1 - 4 - September 8, 2003 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 13 to 34, inclusive, of Plan 40M -2152 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By -Law attached to Report PSD- 097 -03 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 097 -03, any delegation and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 11. GTA TASK FORCE ON OMB REFORM WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board was created to resolve municipal land use issues at a time when municipal governments were small and had limited planning expertise; AND WHEREAS the role and mandate of the Ontario Municipal Board have not been significantly altered in response to increased municipal planning skills or expanding municipal responsibilities for land use planning under the Planning Act; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Municipal Board has broad planning powers and can make decisions in the absence of a full municipal review of a planning application and can overturn local planning decisions; AND WHEREAS Ontario Municipalities invest significant resources in staff time, legal and other associated costs in establishing and implementing local planning policy; AND WHEREAS there is growing concern from municipalities and citizens that the decisions of the Ontario Municipal Board are eroding local planning authority; AND WHEREAS there have been numerous Council resolutions, municipal reports and reports from planning professionals and academics advocating reform to the Ontario Municipal Board; AND WHEREAS the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform, an informed group of municipal elected representatives and staff, after study and consultation, has made practical recommendations for improvements to the planning appeal process; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington generally endorses the Report of the GTA Task Force on OMB Reform dated March 7, 2003 with the modifications with respect to Improvement Area 4 identified in Report PSD- 098 -03; Report #1 - 5 - September 8, 2003 12. HIGHWAY 407 EAST COMPLETION DRAFT TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT THAT Report PSD- 099 -03 be referred back to staff for one week to take into consideration the comments received from the delegations at today's meeting. 13. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: 1441660 ONTARIO INC. THAT Report PSD- 100 -03 be received; THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 9 to 18 and 22 to 36, inclusive, on Plan 40M -1994 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By -Law attached to Report PSD- 100 -03 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; THAT, prior to registration of reference plans on title, the Owner submit said plans for the review and approval of the Municipality; THAT all outstanding property taxes be paid on this property; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 100 -03, any delegations and the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision. 14. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT THAT Report PSD- 101 -03 be received; THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, and August 28, 2003 for Applications A2002/041, A2003/015, A2003/016, A2003/017, A2003/018, A2003/019, A2003/020, A2003/021, A2003/023, A2003/024, A2003/025, A2003/026 and A2003/027 and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council concur with Staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on August 28, 2003 for A2003/022, is not warranted. However, should an appeal be lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to defend its original recommendation. Report #1 - 6 - September 8, 2003 15. STUDENT TRANSIT PASS AGREEMENT AND REGIONAL TRANSIT PASS AGREEMENT THAT Report EGD -29 -03 be received; THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Student Transit Pass Agreement between the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Durham College, the Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission and the Corporation of the Town of Whitby; THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk be authorized to execute the Regional Transit Pass Agreement between the Greater Toronto Area Transit Authority, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Oshawa Transit Commission and the Corporation of the Town of Whitby; and THAT Council approve the by -laws attached to Report EGD- 29 -03, to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Student Transit Pass Agreement and the Regional Transit Pass Agreement. 16. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT, MAY 2003 THAT Report CLD- 030 -03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD- 030 -03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 17. ANIMAL SERVICES MONTHLY REPORT, JUNE 2003 THAT Report CLD- 031 -03 be received for information; and THAT a copy of Report CLD- 031 -03 be forwarded to the Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee. 18. SPAY /NEUTER PROGRAM — APPLICATION FOR GRANT — PETSMART CHARITIES OF CANADA ADOPTIONS REWARDS AND SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THAT Report CLD -33 -03 be received; THAT a spay /neuter program for all cats be adopted in principle; THAT a revised application for a grant be forwarded to PetSmart Charities with a proposal to alter all cats prior to adoption from the Clarington Animal Shelter; Report #1 7- September 8, 2003 THAT, upon approval of the grant, the adoption fees for altered cats be increased to $120 and the Responsible Pet Ownership By -law be amended accordingly; THAT $75 from the sale of each cat be used to replenish the spay /neuter account; and THAT PetSmart Charities of Canada, Animal Alliance of Canada and the Animal Advisory Committee be advised of Council's decision. 19. RFP2003 -13 Indoor Soccer Indoor Soccer Lacrosse Bowl THAT Report COD - 033 -03 be received; THAT Barry -Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd., Whitby, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $194,000.00 (including disbursements, plus GST), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2003 -13, be awarded the contract for the Architectural Services for the Indoor Soccer Facility /Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl, as required by the Community Services Department; THAT the funds be drawn from Account #8650- 03901 -1401; and THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 033 -03, marked Schedule "B" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. 20. RFP2003 -9 TWO (2) RESCUE PUMPERS THAT Report COD -034 be received; THAT Fort Garry Fire Trucks, Winnipeg, Manitoba with a total revised bid amount of $600,025.54 (including GST), being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal RFP2003 -9, be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of two only Rescue Pumpers as required by the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services Department; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the 2003 Capital Budget Account #8210- 03001 -1401. 21. RFP2003 -12 Purchasing Card THAT Report COD - 035 -03 be received; THAT the U.S. Bank of Canada, Montreal, being the lowest most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2003 -12, be awarded the contract for the Purchasing Card Program as per the requirements of the Finance and Corporate Services Department; Report #1 - 8 - September 8, 2003 THAT the agreement be effective October 1, 2003; THAT the award be subject to a satisfactory contract agreement being negotiated between the Municipality of Clarington and U.S. Bank Canada; and THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 035 -03, marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement with U.S. Bank National Association be approved. 22. TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK THAT Report COD - 036 -03 be received; THAT the By -laws attached to Report COD - 036 -03, marked Schedules "A ", "B" and "C" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the necessary agreements be approved. 23. CASH ACTIVITY — SECOND QUARTER OF 2003 THAT Report FND- 019 -03 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 286 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the second quarter of the year 2003, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND- 019 -03; and THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be confirmed. 24. MUNICIPAL LEASE FINANCING POLICIES AND GOALS THAT Report FND- 021 -03 be received; and THAT the Statement of Lease Financing Policies and Goals (Attachment A to Report FND- 021 -03) be adopted. 25. CLARINGTON PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION 2000- 2003 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT THAT Report ADM -05 -03 be received; THAT Council approve the maintenance of the 18 month Dispatcher rate of 73% when promoted to the classification of Probationary Firefighter at 70 %, to ensure no reduction in compensation results from the promotion; and THAT staff be authorized to process the award of August 13, 2003, as outlined in Report ADM -05 -03 and summarized in Attachment #1 and Attachment #2 to Report ADM- 05 -03. Report #1 - 9 - September 8, 2003 26. DELEGATION OF STU PRESTON THAT the delegation of Stu Preston be referred to staff. 27. DELEGATION OF LIBBY RACANSKY THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to staff. 28. "CLOSED" MEETING THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.