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DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on September 13, 2004
EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CHARGE HEARING
a) Harold Hammond, Trinity United Church, 116 Church Street, Bowmanville,
L1C 1T2
b) Representative of the Kawartha Pine Education Centre, 1994 Fisher
Drive, Peterborough, K9J 7A1
c) Representative of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and
Clarington Catholic District School Board, 1355 Lansdowne Street West,
Peterborough, K9J 7M3
PUBLIC MEETING
In accordance with Section 150 of the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25, a public
meeting is being held to hear concerns and comments with respect to the
Municipality's proposed by -law to regulate and govern taxi and limousine
businesses in the Municipality of Clarington
PRESENTATIONS
a) Brian Lemon, CEO Lakeridge Health Oshawa — Physician Recruitment
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Council Agenda - 2 - September 27, 2004
DELEGATIONS
a) Glenn Van Dam, 8063 King Street, Village of Haydon, LOB 1 MO - Order to
Restrain
b) Jamey Bouillon, 10308 Old Scugog Road, Burketon, LOB 1 BO -Appeal of
Order to Restrain
c) Laurie Graham, 4673 Concession Road 1, R.R. #8, Newcastle, L1 B 1 L9 -
Port Granby Project
d) Ann Fennell, 95 Padfield Drive, Bowmanville, L1 C 5H6 - Report
PSD- 111 -04 (Official Plan Amendment COPA 2004 -004)
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I- 1 Phil Perrin, Managing Director, Limestone Learning Foundation -Thank
You
1 - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee
1 - 3 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority
1 - 4 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
1 - 5 Judy Malfara, Communications Officer, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board - Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's Annual
Parent and School Council Conference
1 - 6 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham -Extending the Public Alerting Zone -
Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan
1 - 7 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Request for Information /Request for
Qualifications for 2,500 MW of New Clean Generation
1 - 8 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Bill 124 Regulations to Limit
Conflicts of Interest and Protect Public Safety
1 - 9 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Provincial Policy Reform Initiatives
1 - 10 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Regional
Official Plan Amendment #89 - Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Council Agenda - 3 - September 27, 2004
I - 11 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Selected
Waste Prohibited from Landfill Disposal in the State of Michigan
1 - 12 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Building
Permit Activity Review
1 - 13 Nancy Naylor, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance - Ontario
Regulation 274/04 Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001
1 - 14 The Urban Development Institute /Ontario - Workshop Series on
Environmental Protection
1 - 15 The Urban Development Institute /Ontario -Workshop Series on Growth
Management Strategy ( "Places to Grow')
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Frank Liefooghe, Zeugsteeg 26, 9000 Ghent, Belgium -The Eco -City
Project - City in Flowers
D - 2 Alan Cornthwaite, President, Bowmanville and District Navy League -
Navy League Tag Days
D - 3 Patrick Ryan, President, CUPE Ontario - Child Care Worker & Early
Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
D - 4 Roy Norton, Assistant Deputy Minister, President and CEO, Ontario
Exports Inc. - Ontario Global Traders Awards
D - 5 Lawson Gay and Rick Gay, Gay Company Limited - Naming of Street
"Harry Gay Drive"
D - 6 Bruce Townley, Chair, Festival Committee, Rotary Club of Courtice -
Fundraising Event for the Community's Heritage & Diversity
D - 7 Glenda Gies, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc. -
Shoreline Acquisition
NOTICE OF MOTION
Council Agenda - 4 - September 27, 2004
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
September 20, 2004
2. Report CLD -29 -04 — Order to Restrain — Bouillon
3. Report CLD -30 -04 — Proposed Taxi Licencing By -law (Attachment #1
circulated under separate cover)
4. Report FND- 021 -04 — Municipal Performance Measures Program — 2003
5. Report PSD- 114 -04 — Places to Grow: A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe, Discussion Paper, Summer 2004
(Attachment #2 previously circulated — please bring to
the meeting)
6. Report COD - 048 -04 — Bowmanville Community Park Construction
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) FND- 022 -04 — Complaint by Dom's Auto Parts Company Ltd. Under
Section 20 of The Development Charges Act
b) CLD -31 -04 — Tomina Property Concerns
c) PSD- 116 -04 — Port Granby Project — Selection of Qualified Concept
(To be distributed under under separate cover)
(Hardy Stevenson and Associates Report previously
circulated — please bring to the meeting)
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update
b) Boards and Committees Update
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Leading e Way
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2004
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Report EGD -45 -04 —
(b) Report ESD- 012 -04 —
(c) Report FND- 020 -04 —
Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
August, 2004
Monthly Response Report — June to
September 2004
Annual Leasing Report - 2003
2. PROPOSED ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT INCREASING THE LOT
COVERAGE TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEVEN SEMI-
DETACHED DWELLINGS
OWNER: PENWEST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED
THAT Report PSD- 109 -04 be received:
THAT the application submitted by Penwest Development Corporation 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 the interested parties listed in Report PSD- 109 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Report #1 - 2 - September 27, 2004
3. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT RETAIL AND OFFICE USES
APPLICANT: 1287561 ONTAIRO LIMITED
THAT Report PSD- 110 -04 be received;
THAT the application submitted by 1287561 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- 110 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
4. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, PLAN OF SUBDIVISION
AND ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT 390 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, A PARK BLOCK AND AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BLOCK
APPLICANT: WED INVESTMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PSD- 111 -04 be received:
THAT the application for proposed Official Plan Amendment, COPA 2004 -004,
Plan of Subdivision 18T -90051 and Rezoning, submitted by WED Investments
Ltd. be referred back to staff for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 111 -04 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
5. REMOVAL OF HOLDING
OWNER: VELMA AND WILLIAM GRIFFIN
APPLICANT: JOHN HILL /REMAX SPIRIT
THAT Report PSD- 112 -04 be received:
THAT the application submitted on behalf of Velma and William Griffin to
remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By -law attached to
Report PSD- 112 -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- 112 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
Report #1 - 3 - September 27, 2004
6. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL AND
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: MEARNS EAST DEVELOPMENTS INC.
THAT Report PSD- 113 -04 be received:
THAT the application submitted by Mearns East Developments Inc. to remove
the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the By -law attached to Report
PSD- 113 -04 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 1 to 12,
21 to 24 and Blocks 29 to 36 inclusive, on Plan 40M -2202 be approved and
that the Part Lot Control By -law attached to Report PSD- 113 -04 be passed
pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 113 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
7. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES WITH
REDUCED PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
APPLICANT: VIVECA RUPA
THAT Report PSD- 115 -04 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Viveca Rupa be approved and
that the proposed Zoning By -law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD -
115-04 be passed;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD- 115 -04 and Council's decision; and,
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 115 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
8. RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BARRIER
STRUCTURE AT THE WESTERLY TERMINUS OF BOUNDARY ROAD
IN BURKETON
THAT Report EGD -44 -04 be received;
Report #1 - 4 - September 27, 2004
10.
THAT the Municipality of Clarington refer the request for a barricade on
Boundary Road in Burketon and the issue of off -road vehicles and ATVs to the
Regional sub - committee of the East Cross Forest Task Force for further
consideration; and
THAT interested parties be notified of Council's decision.
CONCESSION STREET WEST, BOWMANVILLE TRAFFIC AND
PARKING CONCERNS
THAT Report EGD -46 -04 be received;
THAT the request for an additional all -way stop on Concession Street West at
Beech Avenue intersection be approved and that the request for an additional
all -way stop on Concession Street West at Centre Street intersection be
denied;
THAT traffic by -law 91 -58 be amended to provide a general provision for
parking restrictions which would, when deemed necessary by the Director of
Engineering Services, be implemented near any form of traffic calming device
in Clarington;
THAT the proposed By -law attached to report EGD -46 -04 be approved;
THAT the interested parties listed within Report EGD -46 -04 be provided with a
copy of Report EGD -46 -04 and Council's decision.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP- 2004 -7
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
THAT Report COD - 047 -04 be received;
THAT Henderson Recreation Equipment Limited, Simcoe, Ontario, with a total
bid amount of $119,461.42 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request for Proposal
RFP2004 -7, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Installation of
Playground Equipment; and
THAT the funds expended be provided from the 2004 Operations Capital
Account #110 -36- 325 - 83644 -7401.
Report #1 - 5 - September 27, 2004
11. CASH ACTIVITY — SECOND QUARTER OF 2004
THAT Report FND- 019 -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 second quarter of the year 2004, as shown
on the schedule attached to Report FND- 019 -04; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be
confirmed.
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Phil Perrin, Managing Director, Limestone Learning Foundation, thanking
Council for the donation in support of Shawn Broome's cross - Canada trip.
1 - 2 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated September 14, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 3 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority meeting dated
August 13, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated
June 15, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 5 Judy Malfara, Communications Officer, Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board, advising to Council that the Kawartha Pine Ridge District
School Board's annual Parent and School Council Conference will be held
on October 2, 2004 at Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute and
Intermediate School in Peterborough from 8:45 a.m. — 3:30 p.m. Craig
Kielburger, founder of Free the Children will be the keynote speaker.
1 - 6 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, supplying Council with a copy of a response
to Question Number 98 which was tabled in Ontario Legislature in June in
regards to the extension of the public alerting zone in areas around
nuclear power stations. The Honourable Monte Kwinter, Minister of
Community Safety and Correctional Services, has advised that, in interest
of public safety, the subject of extending the public alerting zone is under
active consideration in the development of a revised Provincial Nuclear
Emergency Response Plan.
1 - 7 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, submitting to Council a copy of
correspondence from The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy,
in response to the Regional Municipality of Durham's resolution regarding
the ministry's Request for Information /Request for Qualifications for 2,500
MW of new clean generation and demand side projects and why Priority
Zone bonuses were established.
1 - 8 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the government
amended Bill 124 Regulations to Limit Conflicts of Interest and Protect
Public Safety. AMO and others involved in the building regulatory process
noted the potential conflict of interest in having builders appoint their own
inspectors. The government has now moved to remove this provision.
Municipalities will still have the flexibility to appoint their own Registered
Code Agencies under the Act.
Summary of Correspondence - 2 - September 27, 2004
1 - 9 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on September 8, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding Provincial Policy Reform Initiatives
(2004- P -68):
"a) THAT the Province be advised of Regional Council's
general support of the planning reform initiatives and the
following comments be offered on the Consultation
Discussion Papers:
i) Planning reform should be integrated with other
initiatives, such as Greenbelt Protection and the
Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, to
provide a comprehensive and compelling long -term
vision for the Provincial strong communities initiative;
ii) While changes to the Planning Act will provide
greater direction and tools to municipalities, additional
complementary actions are required to:
a) Expand the definition of 'complete application';
b) Streamline environmental assessment and other
provincial regulations to expedite the delivery of
infrastructure;
c) Allow the municipalities the ability to make
decisions on applications based on the latest
provincial legislation and policies;
d) Provide funding, financial tools, and other
resources, to enable municipalities to effectively
implement programs critical to the success of the
strong communities initiative;
e) Refine the implementation tools, such as
community improvement plans, development
permit system, conditional zoning, and density
bonusing;
iii) The policy directions in the PPS should be
strengthened by addressing the following:
a) Provide clear definition on what constitutes an
acceptable level of 'intensification' and
'redevelopment', including development guidelines
and measurable performance standards to assist
with implementation;
Summary of Correspondence - 3 - September 27, 2004
b) Develop separate and distinct provincial planning
policies for the high - growth areas, such as the
Greater Golden Horseshoe;
c) Provide strong direction to maintain a sufficient
long -term supply of employment lands;
d) Include effective policies requiring minimum
affordable housing targets for low and moderate
income households;
e) Strengthen the policies for sewage /water and
transportation systems based on designated
growth areas and the staging of infrastructure and
incorporate new policies to address the provision
of human services;
f) Clarify priorities among the various policy areas in
the PPS, especially between aggregate resources
and natural heritage, and between agriculture and
settlement areas; and
iv) The recommendations of the GTA Task Force on
Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) Reform should be
adopted to redefine the role and function of the Board.
Administrative changes that assist in decision making
and provide a more user friendly OMB are supported.
b) THAT the Province consider the above comments in
conjunction with previous submissions of the Region on
Bill 26, the Strong Communities Act, Bill 27, the
Greenbelt Protection Act, Smart Growth, Brownfields, the
draft Drinking Water Source Protection Act, the GTA
Agricultural Action Plan and OMB reform; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -P -68 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Public Infrastructure
Renewal, and the local area municipalities."
Summary of Correspondence - 4 -
September 27, 2004
1 - 10 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on September 8, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding Post Circulation Comments and Proposed
Modifications from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on
Regional Official Plan Amendment #89 — Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan (2004- P -67):
"a) THAT Report #2004 -P -59 of the Commissioner of
Planning be received for information;
b) THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be
advised that the Region of Durham agrees with the
proposed Minister's modifications to Regional Official
Plan Amendment (ROPA) #89 - Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan, as presented in the communication
dated April 13 2004 from Beverly Hendry, Regional
Director, Municipal Services Office - Central, included as
Attachment #1 to Report #2004 -P -59 of the
Commissioner of Planning, with the exception of
proposed Minister's modifications #2, #22, #29, #46 and
#48;
c) THAT the Region of Durham requests that proposed
Minister's modifications #2, #22, #29, #46 and #48 be
revised, as outlined in Report #2004 -P -67 of the
Commissioner of Planning;
d) THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be
requested to consider and respond to the
recommendations made by Regional Council on
April 16, 2003 and May 28, 2003 regarding issues which
arose during the consultation process for ROPA #89, as
outlined in Section 3 of Report #2004 -P -59 of the
Commissioner of Planning, prior to approval of
ROPA #89; and
e) THAT a copy of Reports #2004 -P -59 and #2004 -P -67 of
the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the area
municipalities, the conservation authorities, the City of
Kawartha lakes, the Counties of Northumberland and
Peterborough and the Regions of York and Peel."
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - September 27, 2004
1 - 11 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on September 8, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding Selected Waste Prohibited from Landfill
Disposal in the State of Michigan:
"a) THAT the proposed By -law, attached to Report
#2004 -WR -10 of the Commissioner of Works, confirming
the prohibition of selected municipal wastes from
disposal in landfill sites be approved and enacted; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -WR -10 of the
Commissioner of Works and the enacted By -law be
forwarded to each of the area municipalities for
information and compliance."
1- 12 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on September 8, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding January to June, 2004 Building Permit
Activity Review (2004P -72):
"a) THAT Report #2004 -P -72 of the Commissioner of
Planning be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -P -72 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to area municipalities."
1 - 13 Nancy Naylor, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, advising that
Ontario Regulation 274/04 Section 365.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001
becomes effective October 1, 2004 to create a new financing tool to
provide an incentive for environmental site remediation and allow the
Government to partner with Municipalities in a program of matching
education property tax assistance to ensure Brownfields sites are at their
full economic and environmental potential.
1 - 14 The Urban Development Institute /Ontario advising The Honourable John
Gerretsen will hold a Workshop Series on how the process and
implementation strategies will accommodate the needs of a growing
population while addressing environmental protection (Planning Reform
and review of PPS and OMB) on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 to be held at
the Inn on the Park Hotel.
1- 15 The Urban Development Institute /Ontario advising The Honourable David
Caplan will hold a Workshop Series on how the government will
implement the growth management strategy and what it will mean to
developers, municipalities, and the public ( "Places to Grow') on Monday,
November 29, 2004 to be held at the Inn on the Park Hotel.
Summary of Correspondence - 6 -
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
September 27, 2004
D - 1 Frank Liefooghe, Zeugsteeg 26, 9000 Ghent, Belgium, introducing project
"The Eco -City Project — City in Flowers" which will entail the participation
of citizens, enterprises, churches, introduce ecology in school curriculum,
and participation of artists and craftsmen to aid in the threat of climate and
atmospheric changes.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 2 Alan Cornthwaite, President, Bowmanville and District Navy League,
requesting permission to sell tags on September 30, October 1, and
October 2, 2004 pertaining to Navy League Tag Days for 2004. As in the
past, this is a major fundraiser for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps
and their Cadets will once again be in uniform in front of businesses
throughout Clarington.
(Motion to approve the selling of tags
during Navy League Tag Days)
D - 3 Patrick Ryan, President, COPE Ontario, requesting the proclamation of
Wednesday, October 27, 2004 as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood
Educator Appreciation Day" in recognition of the people who work
providing care to children in the community.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 4 Roy Norton, Assistant Deputy Minister, President and CEO, Ontario
Exports Inc. inviting Council to participate in the "Ontario Global Traders
Awards" to recognize exporters' achievements and contributions to the
province. The deadline for nominations is November 1, 2004.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 5 Lawson Gay and Rick Gay, Gay Company Limited, requesting Council
name a street in the development of the Hancock Neighbourhood Draft
Plan of Subdivision 18T -92014 as "Harry Gay Drive" in honour of their
father /grandfather, founder of Gay Construction. Gay Construction is a
long -time construction company in the Region of Durham and members of
the Gay family are principals in 1361189 Ontario Limited. Harry Gay
founded Gay Construction which built the major buildings for R.S.
McLaughlin in Oshawa. During the war the company was designated an
essential service to build all the shipping crates for transporting goods
overseas. In more recent times, Gay Construction donated the
concession area at the Garnet B. Rickard Arena and the pool at the
Courtice Community Centre. With Harry Gay's record of achievement and
philanthropy, he demonstrated his desire to support and build this
community.
(Motion for Direction)
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - September 27, 2004
D - 6 Bruce Townley, Chair, Festival Committee, Rotary Club of Courtice,
advising Council of their unique fundraising event, to celebrate the
community's heritage and diversity, while encouraging tourism and activity
to contribute to the community's vitality, tentatively booked for
May 28, 2005:
- a day family festival at Garnet B. Rickard Arena including various
cultural groups providing food booths and entertainment;
- buskers, magicians, clowns, and other events for children; and
- oldies dance.
The Rotary Club of Courtice would appreciate any support the Municipality
can offer the Rotary Club of Courtice with this event.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 7 Glenda Gies, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc.,
regarding concerns of the Shoreline Acquisition — expropriation of private
residential properties on East Beach Road and requesting members of
Council, Planning Services, and PDCA to meet regarding this issue.
(Motion for Direction)
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MEMO
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To:
Mayor Mutton & Members of Council
From:
Marie P. Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Date:
September 27, 2004
Subject:
COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
Please note the following amendment to your Council Agenda for September 27, 2004:
DELEGA TIONS
Motion required to add:
g) Julie Jones, 1121 Elliott Road, R.R. 8 Newcastle, L 1 B 1 L9 -
Report PSD-116-04
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
ETHICS AND MORALS
My life partner and I had a dream - to retire from stressful corporate life to a life no less
fraught with challenges but at least to be able to steer our own ship.
Find a country property - a house with charm and potential, land to raise beef cattle and
a horse or two to ride. The house had to have a vista, be located out of town, and have
the possibility of being a bed & breakfast, close to water and snow skiing facilities.
Commutable for offspring from previous relationships. A tall order but entirely possible
so our agent told us.
We had given the agent parameters - not in Port Hope there is nuclear waste there, no
hydro lines going through the property - the house has to have potential.
After many months of searching we found the place - a great view of Lake Ontario,
close to 401 (B & B traffic) quiet enough to enjoy some peace and tranquility and close
enough to Oshawa Ski club and still within short commute distance for the offspring to
visit. AND it was just about in our stretched price range.
We look around the area and decide it's almost perfect - the best we had seen in a year
- it's going to take work but while we are still young enough we had better get at it.
My major concern was the noise of the trains - but romantic overtures of hobos
jumping on rail cars and hitching a free ride made me see sense? - The trains are not
really an issue.
We buy the property and move in late summer 2003.
Early spring 2004 a visit from a neighbour tipped us off to what I call Port Granby's dark
well known secret. Everyone who lives around here knows about it. If you don't live
locally you find out later.
A radioactive dump not in my back yard but in my front yard - 2
km away.
Notices coming to the mail box ignored because they were entitled Port Hope Initiative
(Port Hope is 22 km away - and I don't live in Northumberland County).
Someone is going to dig this stuff up, move it 1 km north closer to my home, and there
are going to be upwards of 50,000 trucks passing the corner of my property, then they
are going to bury it in a mound three stories high, the project is going to take years.
In one fell swoop of a conversation the dream disintegrates -
gone is the peace and tranquility, gone is the lake view, gone is
the thought of a Bed & Breakfast.
All of this is gone - how in good conscience can I request people to pay to stay at this
historic B&B with the threat of nuclear waste - come and stay in the peace and quiet _
as a hundred dump trucks a day roll on by.
My reaction is to - SELL! SELL! SELL! - HOW can I sell the property without
losing money - as a responsible home owner I am required to disclose the LLRWS _
what idiot is going to buy with the prospect of years of construction and threat of serious
deadly chemicals being released into the atmosphere.
Morally and ethically I am placed in a position of no win _
As you may have noticed - I am not a native of the Durham Region, nor even a native
Canadian but have lived in Toronto for years.
The PORT HOPE INITIATIVE signs posted on Lakeshore don't tell you what's going on,
why it is there, looking very benign - falsely misleading. The municipality doesn't
advertise its plans to the general public who don't live in the area. Real estate agents
don't inform prospective buyers of garbage dumps or LLRW dumps although they are
required to.
Should I hold the municipal government to a higher moral standard than I hold myself,
should their morals be the same as my own or should they be lower to accommodate for
the masses?
The morals of my municipal government should be higher than my own. Who is out
there looking after the best interests of residents of small communities? How
responsible are our municipal, provincial and federal governments.
If my local council does not heed the requests of the residents who are directly affected
by this proposed folly then who do we turn to?
I ask each council member as you prepare to vote to think and ask themselves who you
are protecting and serving - a lot of talk around "future" generations has been bandied
about. Weill suggest to council I am one of those future generations you protected 50
years ago when the waste was originally dumped. How successful was that decision to
accept the waste.
Is it moral and ethical to enforce an unpopular decision on residents?
As you vote consider this - are the residents of south east Clarington asking for too
much when we request that a comprehensive panel review environmental affects
assessment be performed on both options. Again I suggest that this is not such a great
burden that your answer be no.
In closing I will say that since the early spring the trains have been the least of my
worries. Thank you for your time.
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:~loise Remy
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Courticl~, Ontario, LIE 2BI
Phone: 905 434 6056
September 26, 2004
MayoJ[ John Mutton
Clarilllgton
Dear Sir,
I am Eloise Remy; I am from Haiti and resident in Canada for twenty-six years. I
have lived in Durham area for fifteeo years.
I am distressed about the devastatioo in Haiti, foUowing hurricane Jean. The needs
are urgent and overwhelming. I eanlestly desire to do something to help.
I am Illsking for your help to relieve this crisis.
I can lilersonally otTer myself to help, by taking two weeks from work without pay
and being on site.
In addition I need transportation which is approximately $2000
This iIllcludes return airfares, and transportation in Haiti.
And contribution of none perishab"~ food and First Aid supplies.
I plan to contact Red Cross Organi1ation to see how they can help, particularly for
accommodation in the area. I wiD also seek help from personal contacts.
Thank you your attention and contribution to this urgent matter.
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Eloi'~ Remy.7
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MEMO
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To:
Mayor Mutton & Members of Council
From:
Marie P. Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk
Date:
September 27, 2004
Subject:
COUNCIL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 27, 2004
Please note the following amendment to your Council Agenda for September 27,2004:
DELEGA TIONS
Motion required to add:
g) Julie Jones, 1121 Elliott Road, R.R. 8 Newcastle, L 1 B 1 L9 -
Report PSD-116-04
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
ETHICS AND MORALS
My life partner and I had a dream - to retire from stressful corporate life to a life no less
fraught with challenges but at least to be able to steer our own ship.
Find a country property - a house with charm and potential, land to raise beef cattle and
a horse or two to ride. The house had to have a vista, be located out of town, and have
the possibility of being a bed & breakfast, close to water and snow skiing facilities.
Commutable for offspring from previous relationships. A tall order but entirely possible
so our agent told us.
We had given the agent parameters - not in Port Hope there is nuclear waste there, no
hydro lines going through the property - the house has to have potential.
After many months of searching we found the place - a great view of Lake Ontario,
close to 401 (B & B traffic) quiet enough to enjoy some peace and tranquility and close
enough to Oshawa Ski club and still within short commute distance for the offspring to
visit. AND it was just about in our stretched price range.
We look around the area and decide it's almost perfect - the best we had seen in a year
- it's going to take work but while we are still young enough we had better get at it.
My major concern was the noise of the trains - but romantic overtures of hobos
jumping on rail cars and hitching a free ride made me see sense? - The trains are not
really an issue.
We buy the property and move in late summer 2003.
Early spring 2004 a visit from a neighbour tipped us off to what I call Port Granby's dark
well known secret. Everyone who lives around here knows about it. If you don't live
locally you find out later.
A radioactive dump not in my back yard but in my front yard - 2
km away.
Notices coming to the mail box ignored because they were entitled Port Hope Initiative
(Port Hope is 22 km away - and I don't live in Northumberland County).
Someone is going to dig this stuff up, move it 1 km north closer to my home, and there
are going to be upwards of 50,000 trucks passing the corner of my property, then they
are going to bury it in a mound three stories high, the project is going to take years.
In one fell swoop of a conversation the dream disintegrates -
gone is the peace and tranquility, gone is the lake view, gone is
the thought of a Bed & Breakfast.
All of this is gone - how in good conscience can I request people to pay to stay at this
historic B&B with the threat of nuclear waste - come and stay in the peace and quiet -
as a hundred dump trucks a day roll on by.
My reaction is to - SELL! SELL! SELL! - HOW can I sell the property without
losing money - as a responsible home owner I am required to disclose the LLRWS -
what idiot is going to buy with the prospect of years of construction and threat of serious
deadly chemicals being released into the atmosphere.
Morally and ethically I am placed in a position of no win -
As you may have noticed - I am not a native of the Durham Region, nor even a native
Canadian but have lived in Toronto for years.
The PORT HOPE INITIATIVE signs posted on Lakeshore don't tell you what's going on,
why it is there, looking very benign - falsely misleading. The municipality doesn't
advertise its plans to the general public who don't live in the area. Real estate agents
don't inform prospective buyers of garbage dumps or LLRW dumps although they are
required to.
Should I hold the municipal government to a higher moral standard than I hold myself,
should their morals be the same as my own or should they be lower to accommodate for
the masses?
The morals of my municipal government should be higher than my own. Who is out
there looking after the best interests of residents of small communities? How
responsible are our municipal, provincial and federal governments.
If my local council does not heed the requests of the residents who are directly affected
by this proposed folly then who do we turn to?
I ask each council member as you prepare to vote to think and ask themselves who you
are protecting and serving - a lot of talk around "future" generations has been bandied
about. Weill suggest to council I am one of those future generations you protected 50
years ago when the waste was originally dumped. How successful was that decision to
accept the waste.
Is it moral and ethical to enforce an unpopular decision on residents?
As you vote consider this - are the residents of south east Clarington asking for too
much when we request that a comprehensive panel review environmental affects
assessment be performed on both options. Again I suggest that this is not such a great
burden that your answer be no.
In closing I will say that since the early spring the trains have been the least of my
worries. Thank you for your time.
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A(3ENDA
Eloise Remy
~ Bridle Crt
Courticl~, Ontario, LIE 2BI
Phone: 905 434 6056
September 26, 2004
MayoJ[ John Mutton
Clarilllgton
Dear Sir,
I am Eloise Remy; I am from Haiti and resident in Canada for twenty-six years. I
have lived in Durham area for fifteeo years.
I am distressed about the devastatioo in Haiti, foUowing hurricane Jean. The needs
are urgent and overwhelming. I eanlestly desire to do something to help.
I am Illsking for your help to relieve this crisis.
I can lilersonally otTer myself to help, by taking two weeks from work without pay
and being on site.
In addition I need transportation which is approximately $2000
This iIllcludes return airfares, aDd transportation in Haiti.
And contribution of none perishablc~ food and First Aid supplies.
I plan to contact Red Cross Organi1ation to see how they can help, particularly for
accoDlImodation in the area. I wiD also seek help from personal contacts.
Thank you your attention and contribution to this urgent matter.
.~92~7'
EIOiS~ Remy. -