HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/2004Leading the Way
DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on March 1, 2004
PRESENTATION
a) Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Annual Address to Council
DELEGATIONS
a) Glenda Gies, Co -Chair & Ruben Plaza, Acting Co- Chair, St. Marys
Cement, Community Relations Committee - Annual Report
b) Susan McDonald, 7413 White Road, Kendal, LOA 1 EO — Site Plan Fees
Pertaining to Kennel Licenses
c) Keith Swan, 14 Concession Street West, Bowmanville, L1 C 1Y5 — Traffic
Concerns on Concession Street, Bowmanville
d) Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board - Naming of
the Former Library Building (Report #3)
e) David Climenhage, Great Canadian Town Band Festival — Update of
Activities
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Council Agenda _ 2 _ March 1, 2004
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Larry J. McCabe, Secretary- Treasurer, Organization of Small Urban
Municipalities - 2004 OSUM Conference
1 - 2 Paul Leslie, Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation, Field Fire Protection
Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services -
Identification of Students at Emergency Scenes
I - 3 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Regional Transit Amalgamation
1 - 4 Carol Smitton, A.M.C.T., Committee Secretary, The Regional Municipality
of Durham - Development of a New Regional Sewer Use By -Law
1 - 5 Minutes of the Canadian Association Of Nuclear Host Communities
1-6 6 Minutes of the Clarington Museum and Archives Board Meeting
I - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee
I - 8 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
I - 9 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
I - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
I - 11 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee
1 - 12 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
1 - 13 Minutes of the Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Study
1 - 14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Planning & Development
Report PD 06 -04
1 - 15 Donald G. McKay, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, The Corporation
of the Town of Whitby - Proposed Amalgamation of Local Transit
1 - 16 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge - Development Charges Act - Hospital Funding
1 - 17 Association of Municipalities - Cancellation of Assessments on Trailers in
Seasonal Campgrounds
Council Agenda - 3 - March 1, 2004
1 - 18 The Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of State (Infrastructure) and Minister
Responsible for CMHC and The Honourable David Caplan, Minister of
Public Infrastructure Renewal - Affordable Housing in Ontario
1 - 19 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director, Epilepsy Durham Region - The
Epilepsy Durham Region's Second Annual Lavender Ribbon Awareness
Campaign
1-20 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, the Regional Municipality of Durham -
Submission of Bill 26, The Strong Communities Act
1 - 21 L.S. Erlick, MD, President, Ontario Medical Association - Shortage of
Physician Services in Underserviced Municipalities.
1-22 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Development Charges
Act - Hospital Funding
1-23 Joanne Bradley, Manager, Public Health Nursing and Nutrition, Region of
Durham - Durham Region's Smoke -Free By -law
1-24 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Bill 8,
Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act
I - 25 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Election of the Chair of the Regional
Municipality of Durham for the 2006 Municipal Elections
1-26 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, The Township of Brock - Region
of Durham Transit By -law
1-27 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge - Proposed Amalgamation of Transit Services
1-28 Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, The Regional
Municipality of Clarington - Centres & Corridors; Growth Management in
GTA
1-29 James Hutchinson, President, Chair, Board of Directors, Handi Transit
Incorporated - Specialized Transit in Durham Region
1-30 Staff Sergeant Bruce Townley and Inspector Bill Temple, Clarington
Community Police Office, Durham Regional Police Service - Commending
Bruce Taylor, Director of Community Services, Municipality of Clarington
on the Courtice Fire Hall /Community Policing Centre
1- 31 John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs - Oak Ridges Moraine
Council Agenda - 4 - March 1, 2004
1-32 Minutes of the GO Transit Meeting
I - 33 John Wiersma, Past President & CEO, Veridian - Tribute on his
Retirement and the Keepsake Coverlet
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D - 1 Donald Air, Organizing Committee, Bowmanville Museum - The 2nd
Annual Alfred Shrubb Bowmanville Museum 8K Fun Run/Walk on June
1 st, 2004
D - 2 Pentti Lassila, Stroke Surviver - Equitable Transit Approach for the
Disabled
D - 3 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Development Proposal at 1678 King St.,
East, Courtice
D - 4 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Hours of Operations at Bowmanville
Swimming Pool
D - 5 David J. Johnson, Chair, Sport Alliance of Ontario - "Community Sport for
All Award"
D - 6 Jason Balaban, Coordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multivle Sclerosis
Society of Canada - "Super Cities Walk for MS ", April 18 ", 2004
D - 7 Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project -
"Nutrition Month"
D - 8 Wendy Szego, Administrative Assistant, The Canadian Hearing Society -
"Hearing Awareness Month"
D - 9 Heather Highet, Chair, Sci -Tech Ontario - "Young Scientist Month"
D - 10 John Gerretsen, Minister, Minister Responsible for Seniors - "Seniors'
Month"
D - 11 Margaret Reaney, Partners for Equality of Access in Durham - Accessible
Transportation for Persons with Disabilities in Durham Region
D - 12 Carly Hall - The Need for a New Recreation Centre
D - 13 Eric Gibson - Beach as a Place of Entertainment
D - 14 Megan Philipp, Jake Jury and Katie Cameron - Improvements for
Bowmanville
Council Agenda - 5 - March 1, 2004
D - 15 Jenn Bondi - One -Way Traffic on King Street
D - 16 Bowmanville High School Student - Loitering By -law
D - 17 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, Oshawa/Clarington Association for
Community Living - "Community Living" Month of May
D - 18 Sarwan Sahota, 4665 Lakeshore Road, Newcastle - Port Granby
D - 19 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes - Ontario Municipal Board
Power to Amend
D - 20 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes - Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation
D - 21 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes - Disconnection of
Electricity in the Winter
D - 22 Horton Township - Regulations under the Safe Water Act
D - 23 The Municipality of Kincardine - Nuclear Capacity
D - 24 John Gray, Mayor, City of Oshawa - Alternative Funding Formula for
Family Physicians
D - 25 Betty De Hean, CAO /Clerk, The Township of South Stormont - Ontario
Recreation Facilities Association
D - 26 Ann Marie Webbe, Executive Director, KMW Adult Day Program -
Proposal Summary for Specialized Therapeutic Rehabilitation
D - 27 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham -
Durham Region Waterfront Coordinating Committee
D - 28 Vicky Visca, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic - Request for
Grant to support the Durham Family Court Clinic "Connecting Our Kids to
Their Community" Program
D - 29 Wallace Boughen, Chair of the Newtonville Hall Board - Community Day,
June 19th, 2004
Council Agenda - 6 - March 1, 2004
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 8, 2004
2. Report EGD -11 -04 - Clarington Transit Master Plan
3. Report CSD -03 -04 - Naming of Municipal Buildings /Facilities Policy
4. Report CLD- 010 -04 - Consideration of the Fence By -Law - Robert Savage
5. Confidential Report CLD- 009 -04 - Personnel Matter
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report PSD- 020 -04 - Port Granby Project Community Advisory
Committee (tabled to Council at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee of March 8, 2004)
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update
b) Boards and Committees Update
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
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REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 22, 2004
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2004
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Report PSD- 034 -04 - OMB Decision on Appeals by the
TDL Group Ltd.
(b) Report EGD -09 -04 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
for February, 2004
(c) Report EGD -10 -04 - Clarington Transit Quarterly Status Report
for Fourth Quarter 2003
(d) Report ADM -02 -04 - Municipal /Community Information Forum
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION
(a) Submission on Bill 26 — The Strong Communities Act 2003
3. PORT GRANBY PROJECT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THAT Report PSD- 020 -04 be tabled to the next regularly scheduled
Council meeting (March 22, 2004) to allow the residents an opportunity to
review the Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office's new
communications strategy.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Report #1
- 2 - March 22, 2004
4. REZONING APPLICATION TO IMPLEMENT DRIVE - THROUGH
REGULATIONS FOR ASPEN SPRINGS PLAZA
PROPONENT: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
THAT Report PSD- 027 -04 be received;
THAT the application initiated by the Municipality of Clarington 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- 027 -04 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
5. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 19 2004
THAT Report PSD- 028 -04 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment
made on February 19, 2004 for applications A2003/021 and A2004/001 to
A2004/006 inclusive and that Staff be authorized to appear before the
Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of
Adjustment.
6. ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD DECISION
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION A2003 /022
ANITA WRAY AND VAHID SOBHANI
THAT Report PSD- 029 -04 be received;
THAT Anita Wray and Vahid Sobhani be given to June 1, 2004 to remove
the portions of the deck not in compliance with the Ontario Municipal
Board decision; and
THAT a copy of Report PSD- 029 -04 be forwarded to the applicants.
7. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS TO
PERMIT COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE
APPLICANT: TAROLA ENTERPRISES INC.
THAT Report PSD- 031 -04 be received;
THAT the official plan amendment and rezoning applications submitted by
Tarola Enterprises Inc. be approved;
Report #1 - 3 - March 22, 2004
THAT Amendment No. 37 to the Clarington Official Plan contained in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD- 031 -04 be adopted and that the necessary
by -law be passed;
THAT the proposed Zoning By -law contained in Attachment 3 to
Report PSD- 031 -04 be passed;
THAT the Holding (H) symbol be lifted at such time as the applicant has
entered into a site plan agreement with the Municipality;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD- 031 -04 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 031 -04 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
8. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: LEGENDS CONSULTING ON BEHALF OF
ST. STEPHEN'S ESTATES INC.
THAT Report PSD- 032 -04 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Legends Consulting on behalf of St.
Stephen's Estates Inc. to remove the "Holding (H)" symbol be approved for
Block 84 on Plan 40M -2048;
THAT the by -law attached to Report PSD- 032 -04 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- 032 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
9. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT EXPANSION OF ZELLERS
APPLICANT: VALIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
THAT Report PSD- 033 -04 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Zellers Canada Limited on behalf of
Valiant Property Management to permit a 520m2 expansion to the existing
Zellers department store be approved and that the by -law attached to
Report PSD- 033 -04 contained in Attachment 2 be passed;
THAT a copy of Report PSD- 033 -04 and Council's decision be forwarded to
the Durham Region Planning Department; and
Report #1
- 4 - March 22, 2004
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 033 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
10. 2004 MUNICIPAL GRANTS
THAT Report CSD -02 -04 be received;
THAT Council consider all submitted grant requests;
THAT all requested funds exceeding the $5,000.00 limit be referred to the
Municipal budget process; and
THAT all applicants be advised of Council's decision.
THAT a grant in the amount of $350.00 be approved for each of the
following organizations:
#04 -01 — Newcastle Horticultural Society
#04 -02 — Bowmanville Horticultural Society
#04 -03 — Orono Horticultural Society
#04 -04 — Ecology Garden /Bowmanville Organic Garden
THAT Application #04 -05 — Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -06 — Newcastle Village District Historical
Society, be approved for a grant in the amount of $1,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -07 — Kendal Community Centre, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -08 — Newtonville Hall Board, be approved for a
grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -09 — Tyrone Community Centre, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -10 — Newcastle Memorial Arena Management
Board, be approved for a grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -11 — Clarington Beech Centre, be approved for
a grant in the amount of $2,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -12 — Solina Community Centre, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $1,000.00.
Report #1
- 5 - March 22, 2004
THAT Application #04 -13 — Seniors of Newcastle, be approved for a
grant in the amount of $1,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -14 — Great Canadian Town Band Festival, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -15 — Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -16 — Humane Society of Durham Region, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -17 — Kendal Loyal Orange Lodge #405, be
denied.
THAT Application #04 -18 — Learning Disabilities Association of
Peterborough, be approved for a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -19 — Bethesda House, be approved for a grant
in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -20 — Durham Region Community Care
Association, be approved for a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 and
that the balance of the request be referred to the budget process.
THAT Application #04 -21 — DeVries Family Ministry, be denied.
THAT Application #04 -22 — Clarington Concert Band, be approved for
a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -23 — The Clarington Project, be denied.
THAT Application #04 -24 — OVERT, be approved for a grant in the
amount of $5,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -25 — Clarington Older Adults Association, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $3,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -26 — Durham Family Court Clinic, be denied.
THAT Application #04 -27 — Clarington East Food Bank, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -28 — Clarington Fiddle Club, be approved for a
grant in the amount of $500.00.
Report #1 - 6 - March 22, 2004
THAT Application #04 -29 — Newcastle Colts Soccer Club, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -30 — Clarington Tigercats, be approved for a
grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -31 — Clarington Orioles Baseball Club, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -32 — Clarington Swim Club, be denied
THAT Application #04 -33 — Newcastle Skating Club, be approved for
a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -34 — Orono Figure Skating Club, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -35 — St. Francis of Assisi School, be denied.
THAT Application #04 -36 — Courtice Soccer Association, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -37 — Tyrone Athletic Association, be approved
for a grant in the amount of $2,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -38 — Ganaraska Wolves Volleyball Club, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -39 — Bowmanville /Newcastle Baseball
Association, be approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -40 — Clarington Girls Slo Pitch, be approved for
a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -41 — Friends of Second Marsh, be approved for
a grant in the amount of $500.00.
THAT Application #04 -42 — Clarington Minor Hockey Association, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
THAT Application #04 -43 — Clarington Speed Skating Club, be
approved for a grant in the amount of $1,000.00.
THAT Application #04 -44 — Newcastle Village Minor Hockey
Association Inc., be approved for a grant in the amount of $1,500.00.
Report #1 - 8 - March 22, 2004
THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 011 -04 marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement
be approved.
14. TENDER CL2003 -36, ROENIGK DRIVE & KING STREET WEST
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
THAT Report COD - 013 -04 be received;
THAT Miwel Construction Limited, Stouffville, Ontario, with a total bid in
the amount of $182,000.00 (Including G.S.T.), being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of
Tender CL2003 -36, be awarded the contract for the Roenigk Drive and
King Street West Intersection Improvements as required by the
Engineering Department;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $300,000.00 ($182,000.00
tender plus work by the Region of Durham, contingencies, consulting and
net GST) be drawn from Engineering Capital Account #8310 - 03201 -1401;
and
THAT the by -law attached to Report COD - 013 -04 marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement
be approved.
15. LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION,
APPORTIONMENTS OR REFUND OF TAXES
THAT Report FND- 004 -04 be received; and
THAT the list of applications for cancellation, reduction, apportionments or
refund of taxes attached to Report FND- 004 -04 be approved.
16. CASH ACTIVITY — FOURTH QUARTER OF 2003
THAT Report FND- 005 -04 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 fourth quarter of the year 2003, as shown
on the schedule attached to Report FND- 005 -04; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the fourth quarter of the year be
confirmed.
Report #1
- 9 - March 22, 2004
17. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT — PROPERTY MATTER
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD- 035 -04
be approved.
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
MARCH 22, 2004
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Larry J. McCabe, Secretary- Treasurer, Organization of Small Urban
Municipalities, advising Council of the Organization's 51St Annual
Conference May 5th — May 8th, 2004 to be held in the City of Owen Sound.
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1 - 2 Paul Leslie, Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation, Field Fire Protection
Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services,
outlining consideration for municipal and fire officials to consider if they
permit students to attend emergency scenes with their host fire
departments as part of an educational training program. The goal is to
assist municipalities in making informed decisions for providing public fire
protection through objective and innovative approaches.
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1 - 3 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that at the General
Government Committee meeting on March 4, 2004, Council passed the
following resolution regarding Public Transportation Systems:
"a) THAT consent not be given for By -law 11 -2004 of The
Regional Municipality of Durham, being a by -law to transfer
all of the lower -tier power relating to public transportation
systems, other than highways, to the Region from all of its
.lower -tier municipalities;
b) THAT the Region of Durham be requested to initiate a
business case analysis to determine the viability of a full
Regional transit system or a form of co- ordinated Region -
wide transit services using local transit services, including,
but not limited to determining the cost, benefits and
implications associated with further amalgamation of local
transit services;
c) THAT the Town of Ajax continue to participate in the
Regional Transit Implementation Committee to consider
proposals on inter - municipal transit linkages and to work with
the City of Pickering through the Ajax/Pickering Transit
Authority to continue to provide and improve transit services
to our citizens;
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - March 22, 2004
d) THAT copies of this resolution and attendant reports be
forwarded to the Region of Durham, all area municipalities in
Durham, all Members of the Provincial Legislature in
Durham, all local transit authorities in Durham, District
School Boards, Ajax- Pickering Board of Trade, Boards of
Business Improvement Areas in Ajax, and such other similar
business associations in the Region of Durham."
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1 - 4 Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, The Regional Municipality of
Durham, advising Council that on a meeting held on February 18, 2004 the
Committee adopted the following recommendation regarding the
Development of a new Regional Sewer Use By -law (2004 -W -35) as
follows:
"THAT Report #2004 -W -35 of the Commissioner of Works
be received for information and that a copy of Report #2004 -
W-35 be forwarded to the local municipalities in the Region
of Durham."
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1 - 5 Minutes of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities
meeting dated February 18, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
February 25, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee
meeting dated March 2, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 8 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting
dated February 24, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 9 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
meeting dated February 17, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated
February 17, 2004. (Copy attached)
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I - 11 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee, meeting dated February 10, 2004. (Copy attached)
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Summary of Correspondence - 3 - March 22, 2004
1 - 12 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated February 19, 2004. (Copy attached)
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I - 13 Minutes of the Bowmanville Heritage Conservation District Study meeting
dated October 14, 2003. (Copy attached)
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I - 14 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that at the
meeting on March 1, 2004, their Council passed the following resolution
regarding Planning & Development Report PD 06 -04 Discussion Papers —
Proposed Directions" Durham Regional Official Plan Review, Phase 2:
1) THAT the comments in Report PD 06 -04 of the Director,
Planning & Development be endorsed as the City comments
on the "Proposed Directions" of the Durham Regional Official
Plan Review: Phase 2 Discussion Papers;
2) THAT the Region of Durham be requested to address the
City's comments in Report PD 06 -04 before initiating
amendments to the Regional Official Plan, including revising
the "Proposed Direction."
• to identify a 30 -year urban land supply for growth in
Durham Region;
• to restructure the Durham Plan as a more strategic policy
document that recognizes the comprehensive area municipal
official plans and the increased planning capabilities at the
local level;
• to eliminate the duplication of official plan policies on
matters addressed in area municipal official plans; and
. to differentiate between parts of the Region, including
using separate rural policies for near -urban countryside and
agricultural areas well- removed from urban settlements;
3) THAT the Commissioner of Planning be requested to
provide an "early release" of at least three weeks for the
Report to Regional Planning Committee on "Revised
Directions" for the Durham Regional Official Plan Review;
and
4) THAT the City Clerk forward a copy of Report PD 06 -04 to
the Region of Durham and to local municipalities in Durham
Region."
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Summary of Correspondence - 4 - March 22, 2004
1- 15 Donald G. McKay, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, The Corporation
of the Town of Whitby, advising Council that the Town of Whitby passed
unanimously the following motion calling on the Region of Durham to
undertake a business case analysis before considering transfer of
authority over bus passenger transportation systems to the Region:
"a) THAT Council not support the Municipality of Clarington's
resolution for the transfer of full authority over bus passenger
transportation systems to the Regional Municipality of
Durham;
b) THAT the Town of Whitby continue to participate in the
Regional Transit Implementation Committee to make
recommendations on inter - municipal transit linkages where
warranted and appropriate;
c) THAT pursuant to the Durham Transit Improvement Plan,
the Region undertake a business case analysis to determine
the cost, benefits and implications associated with further
amalgamations of local transit services; and
d) THAT copies of Public Works Director's Report, Item 11 -04,
be forwarded to the Region of Durham, area municipalities
within the Region and Chambers of Commerce and business
associations within the Regions."
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1 - 16 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, the Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge on February 23,
2004, supported the Resolution of the Municipality of Clarington regarding
the Development Charges Act — Hospital Funding.
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1 - 17 Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising Council that The
Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, on March 10, 2004
announced the cancellation of assessments on trailers in seasonal
campgrounds for the 2003 taxation year and has suspended the
reclassification of maple syrup production facilities from "farm" to
"industrial" for the 2004 taxation year.
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1 - 18 The Honourable Andy Scott, Minister of State (Infrastructure) and Minister
responsible for CMHC and The Honourable David Caplan, Minister of
Public Infrastructure Renewal advising Council that on February 26, 2004
$56 Million had been allocated for affordable housing in Ontario.
The Canada - Ontario Affordable Housing Agreement is a five year
commitment that will provide a total of 2,306 new affordable housing units
for Canadians in need.
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March 22, 2004
1 - 19 Dianne McKenzie, Executive Director and Lauren Campbell, Public
Relations Volunteer, Epilepsy Durham Region, providing Council with a
poster and brochures to display in recognition of the Epilepsy Durham
Region's Second Annual Lavender Ribbon Awareness Campaign.
Epilepsy Durham Region promotes independence and optimal quality of
life for those living with a seizure condition.
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1- 20 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on
March 3, 2004, Regional Council passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT Regional Council advise the Province of its general
support for the proposed changes to the Planning Act
contained in Bill 26, the Strong Communities Act, 2003,
subject to the comments contained in Report #2004 -P -20 of
the Commissioner of Planning as they relate to:
i) requiring all planning decisions to `be consistent with'
the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), instead of the
current `have regard to';
ii) eliminating appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board
when the municipality does not support an urban
boundary expansion provided public bodies retain
their current rights to appeal the decisions of area or
regional municipalities on requests for urban
boundary expansions;
iii) increasing time periods for municipal review of
applications;
iv) empowering the Minister of Municipal Affairs to
identify matters of Provincial interest on matters
before the Ontario Municipal Board;
b) THAT Regional Council request the Minister of Municipal
Affairs to integrate the consultation and implementation of
the proposed changes to the Planning Act and the review of
the PPS;
c) THAT Regional Council request the Attorney General to
implement the related recommendations of the GTA Task
Force on Ontario Municipal Board Reform to:
i) update the role of the Ontario Municipal Board as a
true appeal body;
enable timely municipal planning decisions based on
complete information;
support citizen participation with limited intervenor
funding;
iv) promote a fair and independent appeal body with 6-
year terms; and
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d) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -P -20 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Honourable John Gerresten,
Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Honourable Michael Bryant,
Attorney General, and the area municipalities of Durham."
(Receive for Information)
1 - 21 L.S. Erlick, MD, President, Ontario Medical Association, thanking the
Municipality for notifying them of our concerns regarding the shortage of
physician services in underserviced municipalities. The Ontario Medical
Association is recognized by the Ontario provincial government as a
representative body to negotiate on behalf of Ontario's physicians. The
Association will do its utmost to obtain adequate resources to provide
medical care to all who need it in this province.
(Receive for Information)
1- 22 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on March 3, 2004, received our correspondence
regarding Development Charges Act — Hospital Funding for information.
(Receive for Information)
I - 23 Joanne Bradley, Manager, Public Health Nursing and Nutrition, Region of
Durham, providing Council with brochures for the public and by -law
information designed for businesses regarding Durham Region's Smoke -
free By -law.
(Receive for Information)
1-24 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health Corporation,
forwarding a Media Release in response to the Province's Bill 8,
Commitment to the Future of Medicare Act. While Lakeridge Health
agrees with the key principles behind Bill 8, such as enhanced
accountability, "we are particularly concerned that the Bill will undermine
community based voluntary hospital governance," and the potential impact
on rural hospitals. Bill 8 fails to define key terms such as accessibility.
Hospital Boards must look at possible changes to the services provided.
Lakeridge pointed out hospitals will continue to struggle to meet the
perceived needs and expectations of the community and of the acute care
sector. Specifically referring to the government's directive to move from
providing expensive hospital bed -based services to outpatient services,
Anne Wright, LH Board Chair, is supportive but "only where these have
been shown to be appropriate, maintaining or improving patient access
and quality care." Lakeridge Health reinforced its commitment to ensuring
the use of taxpayer dollars while providing quality care and the importance
of working together to strengthen accountability and improve access to
health care.
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - March 22, 2004
1-25 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that on March 8, 2004,
Ajax Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Council of the Town of Ajax supports the option of a
directly - related Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham and
urges Region Council to endorse the notice of motion seeking the
required Provincial approval in time for the 2006 municipal
elections."
(Receive for Information)
I - 26 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, The Township of Brock, advising
Council that on March 8, 2004, Brock Council passed the following
resolution regarding Region of Durham Transit By -law:
"WHEREAS the Region of Durham has enacted By -law
No. 11 -2004 to provide for the transfer of transit services to the
Region which requires a triple- majority consent;
AND WHEREAS the implementation of a transit service on a
Regional basis would provide for future opportunities for the
establishment of transit services within the Township of Brock and
upholds one of the principles of Regional government to provide for
the distribution of major financial commitments on a regional basis,
a principle which is supported by the Township of Brock;
AND WHEREAS the Durham Transportation Improvement Plan
recommended that a business case financial analysis be
undertaken to identify costs and benefits associated with a
Regional Transit system and such a study has not been completed
at this time;
AND WHEREAS By -law 11 -2004, of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, specifies that all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities
shall be transferred to the Region of Durham subject to such terms
and conditions as may be mutually agreed;
AND WHEREAS the terms and conditions of the transfer have not
been identified;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township
of Brock resolves:
1) THAT a decision on the by -law to transfer transit
services to the Region of Durham be considered at
such time as the business case financial analysis has
been completed;
2) THAT the terms and conditions associated with the
transfer of all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities,
as may be mutually agreed, be known prior to
rendering a decision on this matter;
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3) THAT this matter be considered by Council upon
receipt of the business case financial analysis as well
as the terms and conditions associated with said
transfer and that the Region be so advised of our
decision at that time;
4) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Region of Durham with copies provided to all area
municipalities; and
5) THAT a response to Brock's questions above, be
received by March 22, 2004."
(Receive for Information)
I - 27 Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, The Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge on March 8,
2004 passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Region of Durham has enacted By -law
No. 11 -2004 to provide for the transfer of transit service to the
Region which requires a triple majority consent;
AND WHEREAS the implementation of a transit service on a
Regional basis would provide for future opportunities for the
establishment of transit services within the Township of Uxbridge
and upholds one of the principles of Regional Government to
provide for the distribution of major financial commitments on a
Regional basis, a principle which is supported by the Township of
Uxbridge;
AND WHEREAS the Durham Transportation Improvement Plan
recommended that a business case financial analysis be
undertaken to identify costs and benefits associated with a
Regional Transit system and such a study has not been completed
at this time;
AND WHEREAS By -law 11 -2004, of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, specifies that all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities
shall be transferred to the Region of Durham subject to such terms
and conditions as may be mutually agreed;
AND WHEREAS the terms and conditions of the transfer have not
been identified;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF
THE TOWNSHIP OF UXBRIDGE RESOLVES:
1) THAT a decision on the by -law to transfer transit
services to the Region of Durham be considered at
such time as the business case financial analysis has
been completed;
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2) THAT the terms and conditions associated with the
transfer of all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities,
as may be mutually agreed, be known prior to
rendering a decision on this matter;
3) THAT this matter be considered by Council upon
receipt of the business case financial analysis as well
as the terms and conditions associated with said
transfer and that the Region be so advised of our
decision at that time; and
4) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Region of Durham with copies provided to all area
municipalities."
(Receive for Information)
1- 28 Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, The Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on
February 17, 2004, passed the following resolution pertaining to Centres
and Corridors — Growth Management in the GTA:
"a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2004 -P -23 be received for
information; and
b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2004 -P -23 be
forwarded to the Area Municipalities in Durham."
(Receive for Information)
I - 29 James Hutchinson, President, Chair, Board of Directors, Handi Transit
Incorporated, advising the Regional Municipality of Durham that the Board
on March 4, 2004, adopted the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Handi Transit Inc. currently provides specialized transit
service in an efficient and cost - effective manner to five Durham
Region municipalities (Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Scugog and
Uxbridge), and recognizing the unique nature and service
requirements of specialized transit clientele, the Board of Directors
of Handi Transit Inc. strongly recommend that a Regional Transit
Business Plan be developed in two parts — one for conventional
transit and one for specialized transit — and that Handi Transit's
Executive Director represent the Board, the organization, and its
clients in the development of the specialized transit business plan."
(Receive for Information)
1-30 Staff Sergeant Bruce Townley and Inspector Bill Temple, Clarington
Community Police Office, Durham Regional Police Service, advising that
the Durham Regional Police and the Municipality have been involved in a
partnership to complete the new Courtice Fire Hall /Community Policing
Centre plan on Trulls Road. As of March 8t ", the Police Services Board
granted formal approval for the requested increase in floor space for their
officers. Thev bring to our attention the professionalism and commitment
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of Bruce Taylor, Assistant Director of Community Services, Municipality of
Clarington. Bruce's involvement in the partnership to complete the plan
has been outstanding and he played an integral part in assisting the Police
Service in being successful in their endeavors. They want to commend
Bruce as he went well beyond the call of duty to "get the job done."
(Receive for Information)
1 -31 John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs, advising Council that at a
meeting with the Board members of the Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation
the Ontario government reaffirmed their commitment to improving Oak
Ridges Moraine protection measures. The government's commitment for
the Oak Ridges Moraine is outlined in the proposed "Greenbelt Protection
Act, 2003 ".
(Receive for Information)
I - 32 Minutes of the GO Transit meeting dated February 13, 2004. (Copy
attached)
(Receive for Information)
1 - 33 John Wiersma, Past President & CEO, Veridian, thanking Council for the
municipality's tribute on his retirement and the Keepsake Coverlet
depicting the Historical Buildings in Clarington.
(Receive for Information)
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Donald Air, Organizing Committee, Bowmanville Museum, requesting
approval to hold the 2nd Annual Alfred Shrubb Bowmanville Museum 8K
Fun Run \Walk on Sunday, June 6t", 2004. This year's event has been
moved to a new location, Green Road Between Taunton and Nash Roads,
to comply with safety issues raised by the Durham Regional Police.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D - 2 Pentti Lassila, Stroke Surviver requesting Council's assistance in
obtaining a more amenable and equitable transit approach for the
disabled. She is disturbed by the lack of definitive positive progressive
transit recommendations for the "transportationally disabled" in the
October, 2003 "Transportation Master Plan" (T.M.P.). There is no
recommendations for Specialized Transit or Low Floor Buses.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Accessibility Advisory Committee)
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D - 3 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of a constituent's concern
with a proposed development at 1678 King St., East, Courtice. The
proposal of mixed use does appear to represent commercial and
residential uses that may have a place on this important section of King
Street. The status of the property being for development as mixed use in
the new Regional and Municipal Official Plan is the concern.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 4 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of a constituent's concern
for the need of additional early morning swimming times at the pool in
Bowmanville similar to the hours of operation at the Courtice Complex.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Community Services)
D - 5 David J. Johnson, Chair, Sport Alliance of Ontario, requesting Council to
nominate a volunteer parks and recreation commission, community sport
council or community sport advisory group that may be eligible to receive
the "Community Sport for All Award ". Nominations close April 30, 2004.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the
local newspaper)
D - 6 Jason Balaban, Coordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, requesting permission to hold the "Super Cities Walk
for MS" on April 18t ", 2004. The event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and
completed shortly after noon. The WALK will be two routes and they are
requesting the use of sidewalks and will be making use of auxiliary police.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D - 7 Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project,
requesting the proclamation of March, 2004 as "Nutrition Month ". The
focus of Nutrition Month 2004 is healthy eating for school -aged children.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 8 Wendy Szego, Administrative Assistant, The Canadian Hearing Society,
requesting the proclamation of May, 2004 as "Hearing Awareness Month ",
The goal is to increase awareness and to promote programs and services
to ensure access for all deaf, deafened and hard of hearing Canadians.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 9 Heather Highet, Chair, Sci -Tech Ontario, requesting the proclamation of
March, 2004 as "Young Scientist Month" in celebration of 500,000
students across the nation participating in local and regional science and
technology fairs.
(Motion to Proclaim)
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D - 10 John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors, requesting the
proclamation of month of June, 2004 as "Seniors' Month ". The theme for
2004 — Active in Body, Mind & Spirit.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 11 Margaret Reaney, Partners for Equality of Access in Durham, advising
Council of their concerns regarding the current state of accessible
transportation for persons with disabilities in Durham Region. The Transit
Improvement Plan (TIP) recommendations of the 3 -Phase planning
process is less than adequate to meet the needs. The process has gone
on without the benefit of having consulted the disabled community. The
disabled community looks forward to a greater opportunity to participate
and be consulted with during the planning process.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Accessibility Committee)
D - 12 Carly Hall, Bowmanville High School student, advising Council of the need
for a new recreation centre. The bottom level of the Fire House is too
small to accommodate all the different types of children and creates
controversy between them. The children have no place to play sports or
recreation activities and feel the need to sit around at home and eat a lot.
(Motion to refer to the Director of
Community Services)
D - 13 Eric Gibson, Bowmanville High School student, advising Council that a
beach would be a very exciting and entertaining place for people of all
ages. It would create an opportunity for business to set up permanent
stands and bring in tourism. A new bus route would have to be set. The
beach would be a huge attraction for Bowmanville.
(Motion to advise of the municipality's
efforts in this area)
D - 14 Megan Philipp, Jake Jury and Katie Cameron, Bowmanville High School
students, suggesting improvements for Bowmanville to make it more
enjoyable for the citizens, as follows:
1) Bird Sanctuary to increase the biodiversity of our region;
2) Book Store to improve the literacy of the surrounding area;
3) Better Road Maintenance on streets like High Street to
improve transportation; and
4) Farmer's Market in the downtown area beside the Olympia
Restaurant on weekends for revenue.
(Motion to refer to staff)
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D - 15 Jenn Bondi, Bowmanville High School student, suggesting that the traffic
on King Street should be a one -way and Church Street run in the opposite
direction. The slower traffic will allow drivers to see the stores in the
downtown area.
(Motion to refer to the Director of
Engineering Services)
D - 16 Bowmanville High School student questioning the authority of the Durham
Regional Police in enforcing the loitering by -law that does not allow three
or more people to congregate on the streets. The by -law is being
enforced discriminately. Never has a group of three or more adults been
separated by the police. The by -law should be enforced equally or
repealed.
(Motion to refer to staff)
D - 17 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for
Community Living, requesting the proclamation of May, 2004 as
"Community Living Month ". They will promote the inclusion of individuals
with an intellectual disability within our community.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 18 Sarwan Sahota, 4665 Lakeshore Road, Newcastle, requesting Council's
guidance in a satisfactory solution to the Port Granby problem. The
CAC's Annual Report raised a series of questions which have not been
answered by the LLRWMO. (Copy attached)
(Motion to advise of actions taken
pertaining to Report PSD- 020 -04)
D - 19 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes advising Council that on
February 3, 2004, they passed the following resolution:
"RESOLVED THAT council request the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), on behalf of its member
municipalities, to approach the provincial government requesting
that the powers of the Ontario Municipal Board be limited in dealing
with amendments to municipal official plans and zoning by -laws
which implement existing official plans. More specifically,
a) In the case of currently adopted Official Plans,
municipalities should be able to reject amendments
without being subject to appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board, so long as the Official Plans comply
with the Provincial Policy Statements;
b) Zoning By -law amendments which implement an
Official Plan should not be subject to appeal to the
Ontario Municipal Board;
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c) For any municipal planning approvals, appeals to the
Ontario Municipal Board should be allowed if the
planning approvals do not comply with the Provincial
Statements (PPS); and
THAT Council's position be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs, the Minister of the Environment and the
Minister of Natural Resources."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 20 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes advising Council that on
January 12, 2004, they passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Government of Ontario is vested with the ultimate
responsibility for and authority over the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation;
AND WHEREAS the Current Value Assessment (CVA) system of
assessing Ontario Property for taxation purposes is volatile based
upon handling the process of re- assessments over the course of a
very short time frame;
AND WHERAS these timeframes and this process have imposed
unbearable financial burdens upon many Ontario property owners
including our constituents in the City of Kawartha Lakes;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the City of Kawartha
Lakes on behalf of its electorate, petition the Government of
Ontario and Premier Dalton McGuinty to review the system of
Current Value Assessment (CVA) and implement a system of
property assessment that protects property owners in Ontario from
volatile significant property assessment increases and promotes a
more stable system of property assessment within the Province of
Ontario; and
THAT this motion be circulated to all Ontario municipalities through
the AMO Network to seek their support in petitioning the Province
with respect to these concerns."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 21 The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes advising Council that on
February 3, 2004, they passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the cold winter climate in the Province of Ontario
necessitates a source of heat in dwelling places; and
WHEREAS electricity is required in most homes to provide that
heat;
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WHEREAS the disconnection of electricity in the winter can result
in a loss of heat and subsequent serious consequences for the
health and well being of Ontario citizens and possible loss of life;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City of
Kawartha Lakes request Premier McGuinty and Dwight Duncan,
Energy Minister, to take immediate steps to permanently reinstate
the prohibition on the disconnection of electricity in the winter by
Hydro One, put in place by the previous provincial government; and
THAT the resolution be forwarded to AMO and to other Ontario
municipalities for their endorsement and support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 22 Horton Township advising Council that on January 6, 2004, they passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Regulation 170/03 requires owners of all small
municipal non - residential systems, small community businesses
and churches to test water for 72 parameters;
AND WHEREAS the effect of this regulation will cause severe
financial hardship to these organizations when there is no pre-
existing water quality problem.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Township of Horton
resolves:
1) THAT the Government of Ontario be petitioned to
amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and its Regulation
removing the need for additional testing of water
beyond the regular testing for coliform and e -coli in
small municipal non - residential systems, in small
community businesses and in local community
churches if the current test results indicate the water
is safe to drink.
2) THAT this resolution be forwarded to John Yakabuski,
MPP, Renfrew - Nippissing- Pembroke, the County of
Renfrew, the local Municipalities in the County and all
the municipalities in Ontario for support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 23 The Municipality of Kincardine advising Council that on February 4, 2004,
they passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario will be short of adequate
generating capacity in several years; and
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WHEREAS some nuclear capacity (both provincially and nationally)
is nearing its end of design life, and one of the objectives of the
Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities ( CANHC) is `to
enhance members' influence on nuclear policy made by
governments, regulatory agencies and the nuclear industry in
Canada ";
HEREBY be it resolved that the Municipality of Kincardine
recommends to the CANHC at its Annual 2004 meeting that the
CANHC endorse the refurbishment of existing nuclear plants and /or
construction of new nuclear plants to ensure adequate electricity
supplies in the future."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 24 John Gray, Mayor, City of Oshawa, advising Council that The City of
Oshawa has submitted their application to the Province of Ontario in
regards to the Alternative Funding Formula for Family Physicians to be
recognized as "under- serviced ". He is requesting our support in
forwarding a joint statement from all Mayors in Durham Region to the
provincial government and the Ontario Medical Association asking for their
pledge to review and improve the funding of Ontario's family physicians.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 25 Betty De Hean, CAO /Clerk, The Township of South Stormont advising
Council that on February 18, 2004, they passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association
(O.R.F.A.) has commenced the process to pass a Private Bill at
Queen's Park recognizing them in Ontario as the certifying body for
recreation facility professionals;
AND WHEREAS this certification legislation would empower
O.R.F.A. to govern its members and grant the following
designations: Registered Recreation Facilities Operator, Registered
Recreation Facilities Supervisor, Registered Recreation Facilities
Manager, Registered Recreation Facilities Administrator, Certified
Ice Technician, Certified Aquatics Technician and Certified Parks
Technician;
AND WHEREAS these certification designations help identify
qualified individuals working in recreation facilities through the
Province of Ontario;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Council for South
Stormont request the Provincial Government to approve the Private
Bill and grant it Royal Assent before the 2004 summer break at
Queen's Park;
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AND BE IT FURTHER REOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to
ROMA and AMO for distribution to all Ontario municipalities for
endorsement and support, and to all MPPS."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 26 Ann Marie Webbe, Executive Director, KMW Adult Day Program,
requesting a letter of support of their proposal to provide specialized
therapeutic rehabilitation and support services to clients who have
survived acquired brain injuries and related disabilities. The Plan is to
incorporate a Physiotherapist, Recreational Therapist, Occupation
Therapist and Registered Nurse. The Program follows the principals of
services as outlined by the Ministry of Community and Social Services as
well as the Guiding Principles of the Victorian Order of Nurses -
Peterborough, Victoria & Haliburton and Standards from the Regional
Community Brain Injury Services set out by the Canadian Council on
Health Services Accreditation.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 27 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 3, 2004, they passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS Durham Region borders three bodies of water — Lake
Simcoe, Lake Scugog and Lake Ontario; and
WHEREAS the Durham Region Strategic Plan envisioned a
diverse, vibrant and interconnected waterfront system that is a
centre for community and recreation that connects Durham's
municipalities; and
WHEREAS there are currently major obstacles to creating a
seamlessly integrated waterfront trail system across the Lake
Ontario waterfront; and
WHEREAS municipalities working in broad partnership have
greater opportunity to gain access to funding and support from
other levels of government and private sector interests;
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Region of Durham
hereby establishes a Durham Region Waterfront Coordinating
Committee comprised of one Regional Councillor from each
municipality and one representative from the public in each lower
tier municipality to coordinate a proposal to interconnect the Lake
Ontario waterfront trail system and to further the trail system of the
Lake Scugog waterfront; and
THAT the Coordinating Committee proposal be proportionate to the
size of each municipality while taking into consideration broader
priorities; and
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THAT the Coordinating Committee utilize the work and plans of
lower tier government to provide the detail and local priorities for
the proposal; and
THAT the Coordinating Committee also draw upon the resources
and expertise of the appropriate Conservation Authorities and other
agencies it deems appropriate; and
THAT the Coordinating Committee identify potential funding and
partnership opportunities for the proposal that give consideration to
appropriate jurisdiction; and
THAT the Coordinating Committee submit the said proposal to
Regional Council as soon as possible to endorse it for the
consideration and approval of the lower tier municipalities; and
THAT upon approval from both the upper and lower tier, the
Coordinating Committee be charged with coordinating the funding
and facilitating inter - municipal cooperation for the proposal in
coordination with the participating lower tier municipalities; and
THAT a minimum of five municipalities agree to participate,
comprising a majority of the population of the Region, for the
proposal to be valid and for the Coordinating Committee to continue
its work."
In accordance with the above resolution Regional Council requests a
response from each municipality as it relates to the following:
1. Agreement to participate in the Durham Region Waterfront
Coordinating Committee.
2. Appointment of one Regional Councillor and one
representative from the public from each municipality.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 28 Vicky Visca, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic, requesting a
municipal grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to support the Durham Family
Court Clinic `Connecting Our Kids to Their Community' program. The
grant will help disenfranchised and economically disadvantaged high -risk
children and youth participate in various clinically supervised sports,
recreation, leisure and social activities.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 29 Wallace Boughen, Chair of the Newtonville Hall Board, advising that the
Board is holding its first Community Day on June 19th, 2004 and
requesting the following:
1) Use of the Ina Brown Park.
2) Portions of Churchlane Street and Newtonville Mill Street be
closed from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3) All fees associated with the event be waived.
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
MARCH 22, 2004
BY -LAWS
2004 -065 being a by -law to amend By -law 77 -33, as amended, a by -law to
appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Bowmanville
Central Business Improvement Area, and to repeal By -laws 95 -60 and
95 -131 (approved by Council on March 1, 2004)
2004 -066 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Applicant: Archibald) (approved by Council on March 31, 2002)
2004 -067 being a by -law to adopt Amendment No. 37, to the Clarington Official
Plan (Applicant: Tarola Enterprises Inc.)(Item #7 of Report #1)
2004 -068 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-
law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Applicant: Tarola Enterprises Inc.)(Item #7 of Report #1)
2004 -069 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Applicant: St. Stephen's Estates)(Item #8 of Report #1)
2004 -070 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Applicant: Valiant Property Management) (Item #9 of Report #1)
2004 -071 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Clarington and Lakeridge Contracting
Ltd., Ajax, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Sydney B. Rutherford
Trail Entrance, Orono (Item #13 of Report #1)
2004 -072 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Miwel Construction Limited., Stouffville,
Ontario to enter into agreement for the Roenigk Drive and King Street
West Intersection Improvements (Item #14 of Report #1)
2004 -073 Confidential Property Matter (Item #17 of Report #1)