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Council Meeting Minutes
May 2, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 2,2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
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Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Deputy Director of Community Services, B. Taylor
(attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, B. Genosko (attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Director of Finance, N. Taylor
Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Services, B. Hesson (attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
(attended until 8:32 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-202-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 18, 2005, be
. approved.
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PRESENTATION
Gregory Smith, Senior Vice President, Ontario Power Generation, Darlington Nuclear
provided an annual update to Council, highlighting the following:
. OPG Results - 2004 was a better year than 2003;
. Darlington Nuclear;
. What they look like;
. Inukshuk is a guidepost;
. What they are focusing on;
. Human performance;
. Human performance progress in 2004;
. Employee safety;
. Station reliability;
. Station reliability progress in 2004;
. Leadership behaviours progress in 2004;
. Leadership in the community;
. Leadership helping to make Clarington a better community; and
. Environmental leadership.
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Resolution #C-203-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Bridge Brown, Dan Hooper, Jim Richards, Jeanne Burnside and John Thomson
be added to the agenda as delegations regarding Correspondence Item D - 8.
"CARRIED"
Jerry Hasiuk, circulated prior to the meeting a copy of a letter addressed to him dated
March 10,2005, from the Municipal Law Enforcement Division. Mr. Hasiuk is
requesting that Council clarify the zoning and remove the holding at his property
located at 2347 South Service Road, Bowmanville. Mr. Hasiuk owns a container
company at this location which he purchased in 2002. He was requested by the
Municipal Law Enforcement Division to move a trailer within 30 days. He noted that
he did believe he was in contravention of the zoning by-law and that he would like
some guidance as to how he can conduct his business accordingly.
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Stephen Waque, Official Plan Amendment No. 39 Modification, Port Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in
attendance.
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DELEGATIONS
David Schulz, was present but did not speak.
Bridget Brown, was called but was not present.
Dan Hooper appeared before Council requesting that the Municipality of Clarington
begin placing advertisements in the Orono Weekly Times.
Jeanne Burnside, appeared before Council representing the other delegations added
to the agenda earlier. She advised that she lives on Concession Road 8 in Orono,
and that she does not always get the Clarington This Week delivered to her house.
She notes that important information is not reaching Orono residents, for example the
request for volunteers for the Highway 407 Committee, Pitch-in Canada, Bethesda
House seminars, student summer jobs, tax bills and the open house the municipality
has scheduled at the Orono Town Hall on May 11. She is requesting Council to rectify
the oversight and keep the residents informed of municipal manners.
Resolution #C-204-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the agenda be altered to consider Unfinished Business at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-205-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Gregory Smith, Senior Vice President, Ontario Power Generation be thanked
for his presentation to Council; and
THAT Mr. Smith be congratulated for the success that Darlington Nuclear has
experienced over the past year.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-206-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Mr. Hasiuk's delegation be referred to staff for preparation of a report to be
submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-207-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
WHEREAS Loyal Printing Ltd./Orono Weekly Times is in tax arrears and is eligible for
tax sale registration proceedings in 2005;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT upon receipt of payment for the
outstanding balance, a meeting be convened with the owner of the Orono Weekly
Times, the Mayor, the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Corporate Services
and the Solicitor to discuss the issue of advertising in the Orono Weekly Times.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-208-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
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THAT Confidential Report CLD-017-05 be received; and
THAT the usual practice be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-209-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for 10 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
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Resolution #C-21 0-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
. agenda, with the exception of Items I - 1 and I - 8.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee, that the Region of Durham on
April 13, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-26 of the Commissioner of Planning
be received as the Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee's annual report on its activities in 2004;
b) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee be revised, as outlined
in Attachment #1 to Report #2005-P-26 of the
Commissioner of Planning;
c) THAT the 2005 Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee's Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #2 of
Report #2005-P-26 of the Commissioner of Plannin9, be
approved; and
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THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-26 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee, and the area municipalities."
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on April 13, 2005, passed the following resolution
regarding the Annual Subdivision/Condominium Activity Report:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-29 of the Commissioner of Planning
be received for information; and
b ) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-29 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities."
Cindy Fleming, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to Richard
Buck, Director of Racing Development Canada, advising that the City of
Oshawa on April 14, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the City of Oshawa endorse the resolution adopted by
Durham Regional Council on March 23, 2005, supporting a
NASCAR series event at Mosport International Raceway, and
endorsing Mosport International Raceway as the preferred
Canadian site for the NASCAR series expansion, and
FURTHER THAT this resolution be copied to NASCAR and to all
Durham Region municipalities, MPs and MPPs."
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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of his letter
to The Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources,
supporting the resolution on increasing the Aggregate Extraction
Royalties.
Communications Directorate, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
(CNSC), providing Council with a copy of an Information Bulletin
pertaining to Publication of Regulatory Policy P-299, Regulatory
Fundamentals. The policy describes the principles that underlie the
CNSC's approach to regulating the development, production and use of
nuclear energy, the production, possession and use of nuclear
substances, prescribed equipment, and prescribed information, and the
implementation of measures respecting international controls on the
non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and nuclear explosive devices.
B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to The Honourable David
Caplan, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, advising that the
Council of the City of Pickering on April 11, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"1. THAT Pickering Council receive Report PD12-05 on the
draft Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe,
prepared by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
dated February, 2005;
2. THAT Pickering Council advise the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal that it supports:
(a) the concept of a growth plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe;
(b) Pickering's inclusion within the 'Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton Sub-area';
(c) the identification of downtown Pickering as an
'urban growth centre';
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THAT Pickering Council request the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal to coordinate the transfer of the
Cherrywood Community from the Greenbelt Plan to the
Growth Plan under a 'Designated Growth Area' category,
consistent with Pickering's approval Growth Management
Study;
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4. THAT Pickering Council request the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal to incorporate the following
recommended changes into the final Growth Plan for the
Greater Golden Horseshoe, such that:
(a) upper, lower and single-tier municipalities are
engaged as full participants in the preparation of the
work program for their respective sub-area growth
strategy and that all municipalities be included as
members of the sub-area growth strategy working
teams in addition to the Province; and
(b) local municipalities are provided with the authority to
determine the way in which intensification is
achieved in their respective areas; and
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a meaningful public consultation process to inform
and obtain comments from residents and
landowners in all parts of each sub-area is included
as an integral component of the sub-area growth
strategy work program; and
(d) the content of sub-area growth strategies is refined
to focus on the broader cross-boundary issues such
as infrastructure, economic development, transit,
and urban boundary expansions with less emphasis
on rural, agriculture and natural heritage matters;
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(e) the timeframe for achieving the intensification
targets in the Growth Plan is extended from 2015 to
a longer timeframe; and
(f) the employment to population ratio is increased to
50% (one job for every two persons) for Durham
Region; and
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the transportation system is revised to:
(i) add a proposed higher order transit route
along Taunton Road and Kingston Road; and
(ii) add a proposed higher order transit route on
the CP Belleville rail line through Durham
Region; and
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(iii) add a proposed higher transit route from the
Pickering GO Station to the Highway 407
transitway; and
(iv) extend Highway 407 easterly to Highway
35/115 in the pre-2031 timeframe, and add a
proposed higher order transit route on
Highway 407 through Durham Region; and
5. That Pickering Council request that, prior to finalizing the
Growth Plan, the Province release a comprehensive
package of Greater Golden Horseshoe initiatives including
details of the fiscal, regulatory and other tools that will be
made available to properly implement the sub-area growth
strategies, the Transportation Strategy, and the 10-year
Strategic Infrastructure Investment Plan; and
6. That the City Clerk forward a copy of Report
PD 12-05 to the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region
of Durham, Durham area municipalities, and Wayne
Arthurs, MPP, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge."
Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee Meeting dated
March 24, 2005.
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board Meeting dated
March 12, 2005.
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Meeting dated March 15, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board Meeting dated
April 13, 2005.
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting dated
March 24, 2005.
Lakeridge Health, providing a background to Council explaining that the
Lakeridge Health Budget at $18.7 million is in the red despite significant
job cuts.
Paul Leslie, Operations Manager, Field Fire Protection Services,
providing Council with a copy of the Public Fire Safety Guideline 04-08A-
03, Optimizing Rural Emergency Response.
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Lakeridge Health, announcing that the nine community members have
been appointed to the Lakeridge Health Clarington Community Panel.
Lakeridge Health has established a Community Panel in Clarington to
provide community-specific input to the Board of Trustees' planning
process on health care issues and to relay health care information to
and from the community.
Rosalie Penny, Vice-President, Customer Relations, Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation, introducing herself to Council as the new Vice-
President of Customer Relations. Ms. Penny notes that they will be
focusing on the continuous improvement of the assessment products
and service provided to all municipalities in Ontario.
Rob Browning, President, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, advising
Council of the Municipal Politicians Seminar: Firefighting 101 which will
be held on May 1 and May 2, 2005.
Mayor David Miller, Co-Chair of the Great Lakes Cities Initiative,
providing Council with a copy of their Guiding Principles agreed to by the
mayors and their designates in attendance at the March 11, 2005,
meeting of the Canadian Great Lakes and St. Lawrence mayors.
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of his letter
addressed to Premier McGuinty pertaining to the GTA Pooling for Social
Service Costs.
Ann MacLean, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),
urging MPs to pass the Federal budget. The budget tabled last
February promised a much-needed financial boost to municipal
governments. The $2 billion in gas-tax revenue committed over five
years can be used to help fix streets and bridges, upgrade water-
treatment plants, improve and expand public transit and provide much-
needed services to people. The budget also strengthened FCM's Green
Municipal Funds, recognizing their environmental successes in
communities. Since budget day, federal-provincial/territorial negotiations
have moved forward with the first agreement on gas-tax sharing.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that the
Government of Canada released plans to meet Canada's obligations
under the Kyoto Protocol, which came into force on February 16, 2005.
FCM has supported the implementation of the Kyoto Protocol since
2002, and they support the plan released by the Government of Canada
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting dated January 11, 2005.
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting dated February 8, 2005.
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting dated March 8, 2005.
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting dated April 12, 2005.
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting
dated April 19, 2005.
George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects,
Veridian Connections, writing to Jim MacDougall, Manager, Market
Management Compliance Office, Ontario Energy Board, responding to
Mr. MacDougall's letter of February 2, 2005, requesting details of their
investigation and action regarding electricity distribution system reliability
for customers in the community of Bowmanville.
Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Meeting dated February 2, 2005.
Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa, advising Council that Bi1/165, The
Elected Officials Immunity Act 2004, was defeated by a majority of
Liberal members.
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on April 13, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"a) 2005 Solid Waste Management Business Plans and
Budqet and Tax Rates
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THAT the proposed 2005 Reqional Solid Waste
Manaqement Budqet in the amount of $22,879,000 be
approved as summarized on the following page in
Schedule 1 to the recommendations, and consistent with
the 2005 Solid Waste Management Business Plans and
Budget;
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ii) THAT a capital expenditure of up to $2,500,000 be
reconfirmed for the purchase and distribution of
approximately 105,000 kitchen food waste 'Green Bin' kits
required to extend curb-side food waste collection services
to the City of Oshawa, and the Towns of Ajax and Whitby,
to be financed from the Solid Waste Management Reserve
Fund, and consistent with the Regional standard as set by
Regional Council in June 2004, based upon Report 2004-
J-15 which states:
"... 'Green Bin Packages' supplied and distributed by the
Region to residents.. .", limited to one wheeled 35 to 50
litre curb-side Green Bin, one 7 to 1 0 litre kitchen food
waste container, one sample package of biodegradable
compostable kitchen liner bags, and a promotional "Waste
Information Guide" ,. ..to support initiation of weekly food
waste collection programs within each Area Municipality;
iii)
THAT the Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer be
authorized to set 2005 Regional Solid Waste Management
Tax Rates based upon estimated Solid Waste
Requirements as set out in Attachment 1 to Report #2005-
J-08, Schedule 1 and consistent with the 2005 Regional
Solid Waste Management Business Plans and Budget.
b) Solid Waste Manaqement Fees and Charqes
i) THAT effective July 1, 2005, the fee for all waste entering
the Region's Waste Management Facilities (WMFs), with
the exception of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), be
increased to $100 per tonne, to more closely approximate
the cost of providing WMF waste services and encourage
residents to fully utilize curb-side waste services. There
would be no change to the minimum fee of $5 per vehicle.
ii)
THAT the Region, effective July 1,2005, charge the $100
per tonne waste disposal fee for all Blue Box recyclables
received at the Region's WMFs, to encourage residents to
better utilize their existing Blue Box curb-side collection
services and to significantly reduce the costs that flow
through to Regional taxpayers, who mayor may not utilize
these facilities;
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iii) THAT HHW continue to be accepted at WMFs "free of
charge" from residents to ensure proper disposal and
discourage the illegal or environmentally damaging effects
of dumping these contaminants.
iv) THAT the changes noted in i) through iii) be approved
within the Regional Fees and Charges schedule for Solid
Waste Management Operations, as set out in Attachment
2 to Report #2005-J-08. The approved listing for Solid
Waste Management will form part of the annual Regional
listing of Fees and Charges to be distributed to the public.
c) Achievinq Above 50% Waste Diversion: Next Steps
i)
THAT to increase waste diversion beyond 50%, Regional
staff be authorized to continue the process of obtaining
necessary approvals to establish a residual garbage waste
disposal type of facility, which could possibly be an Energy
From Waste facility, at an anticipated cost of approximately
$5 million over five years, and including $440,000 which is
included in the 2005 Solid Waste Management Operating
Budget to develop a draft Terms of Reference for a
Provincial Environmental Assessment.
d) Workinq With Our Area Municipal Partners
i) THAT a copy of Report #2005-J-08 of the Commissioner of
Finance & Works, be forwarded to the Region's eight Local
Area Municipalities for their information, with a specific
request to the City of Oshawa and the Towns of Ajax and
Whit by to expedite discussions to finalize acceptable
standardized waste management collection specifications,
as required to ensure that collection services provided by
these municipalities conform to the delivery requirements
for new Regional processing facilities scheduled to
commence operations by July 1, 2006.
ii) THAT for operational planning, Area Municipalities be
requested to conform to the following requirements:
a)
THAT once the new Durham Municipal Recycling
Facility (MRF) is fully operational on July 1, 2006, the
method of collecting curb-side Blue Box recyclables
will change from the existing biweekly collection
service to a weekly collection service;
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b) THAT once the new Durham Compost facility is
operational July 1, 2006, source separated kitchen
food wastes will be collected on a weekly basis;
c) THAT to further promote waste diversion and allow for
advanced notice to residents, the weekly garbage bag limit
will be reduced to a standardized two clear
garbage bags per week per household, effective
July 1, 2006, consistent with the introduction of curb-side
food waste composting;
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d) THAT to reduce the amount of residential garbage
waste that is hauled to Michigan for disposal, and
further promote increased waste diversion, the
Region and its Area Municipalities work together to
implement the reduction in the frequency of residual
garbage collection service from the existing weekly
service to a biweekly service, effective July 1, 2006;
and
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FURTHER that, confirmation of support for the above
specifications be received by the Region from the City
of Oshawa and the T owns of Whitby and Ajax no later
than September 1, 2005 to enable the Region to fulfill its
obligations regarding the processing and disposal of
wastes under new contracts to commence July 1, 2006.
e) Other Matters
i) THAT the "Durham Region Waste Action Plan: 2005 to
2009," highlighted within Attachment 3 to be utilized as a
guide and timetable for major waste initiatives; and
ii) THAT Regional Solicitor be authorized to prepare the
requisite By-laws and the Regional Chair and Clerk be
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Resolution #C-211-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
. THAT Correspondence Item I -1 be received for information.
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Region of Durham, Planning Department, advising Council that the
Region of Durham has adopted a Road Signage Program aimed at
raising awareness and safety of slow moving farm vehicles on Regional
Roads. This program involves the installation of new 'Slow Moving Farm
Vehicle' signs on the Regional Road System, with the first sign being
installed on April 25, 2005.
Resolution #C-212-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item 1-8 be referred to the Engineering Services Department.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-213-05
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THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 7 to D - 22, inclusive.
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Debbie Godfrey, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham, requesting the
proclamation of the month of June 2005 as "Health Before Pregnancy"
Month. During that month, Durham Region Health Department Public
Health Nurses, will be highlighting the importance of choosing a healthy
lifestyle before pregnancy.
(Proclaimed)
John Durant, Associate Executive Director, Child Find Ontario,
requesting the proclamation of the month of Mayas Green Ribbon of
Hope Campaign and May 25, 2005, as National Missing Children's Day.
The colour green embodies a sign of hope for those children who have
gone missing.
(Proclaimed the month of Mayas Green
Ribbon of Hope Campaign and May 25,
2005, as National Missing Children's Day)
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Orono DBIA, requesting Council's permission to close Main Street from
Centreview Street to Park Street from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
September 17, 2005, to host the annual Orono Chili Cook-Off.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
Paula Sheppard, St. Joseph's Church, requesting Council's permission
to hold a parish Walk a thon scheduled for May 28, 2005. The Walk a
thon is a fund raiser for 23 youth from the parish to travel to World Youth
Day in Cologne, Germany in August 2005. The walk will commence at
the parking lot at Solina Road, south of the South Service Road; then
west to Osborne Road; north on Osborne Road to South Service Road;
then west crossing Courtice Road and walk on the South Service Road
to Darlington Park Road where walkers will enter the Provincial Park.
The walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be concluded by 3:00 p.m.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
Steven Finlay, Executive Director, Community Living
Oshawa/Clarington, requesting the proclamation of the month of Mayas
"Community Living".
(Proclaimed)
Gary Cole, District Master, West Durham District, requesting the
proclamation of the week of July 10- 16, 2005, as Orange Week. Mr.
Cole is also requesting that the Canadian Orange Standard flag be flown
at the Town Hall.
(Proclaimed and request granted to fly the
Canadian Orange Standard Flag)
Linda Roberts, Welcome Wagon, requesting the proclamation of the
week of May 23 to May 29, 2005, as Welcome Wagon Week.
Resolution #C-214-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT the week of May 23 to May 29, 2005 be proclaimed as Welcome Wagon Week.
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Orono DBIA, advising Council that the Orono DBIA on April 25, 2005,
passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington passed
resolution #COD-013-02 on March 4, 2002, regarding corporate
advertising, and
WHEREAS the intent of this resolution was to keep the residents
in all parts of the Municipality well informed, and
WHEREAS the resolution states that Metroland will be the
primary advertising recipient and that the Orono Weekly Times
will continue to carry Municipal advertising on an ad hoc basis,
and advertising and media releases that are of Clarington-wide
and/or Orono interest will continue to be sent for publication, and
WHEREAS the Members of the Orono DBIA are of the opinion
that the community based, tax paying, local newspaper,
established in 1937 is currently being treated unfairly by NOT
being given any advertising by the Municipality.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orono DBIA appeals
to Members of Council to adhere to the above mentioned
resolution and to rectify this oversight."
Resolution #C-215-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Orono DBIA be advised of actions taken earlier in the meeting.
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Roger Anderson, Durham Regional Chair, providing Council with a copy
of a letter urging the Federal Government to pass the proposed Federal
Budget, prior to another election, to ensure Ontario's $224 million share
of the gas tax revenue flows to municipalities in 2005-2006 for municipal
infrastructure investments.
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Resolution #C-216-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham regarding the Federal Budget be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
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Father Garry Leahy, St. Joseph's World Youth Group, requesting
Council to donate t-shirts to the fifty young people and chaperons who
will participate in the pilgrimage to Cologne, Germany in August to
participate in the 2005 World Youth Day celebration.
Bridget Hogan, requesting Council to help sponsor her as a young
Canadian Artist. Ms. Hogan is currently working towards excellence in
the field of classic music. She has been given the opportunity to earn
her Masters of Music degree at the prestigious Manhattan School of
Music in New York City. It is customary for artists such as her to require
the aid of patrons and/or sponsors.
Alexandra Blight, requesting Council to help her be a part of a group of
fifteen students who are traveling to Brazil as part of an organization
called the Global Youth Network. They will be involved in many different
projects including working in several orphanages in Rio de Janeiro and
helping in a health clinic in a city called Belo Horizonte. Ms. Blight is
requesting Council to help her raise $2550 to cover her expenses of
transportation, accommodations, meals and training.
Shawn Broome, Limestone Learning Foundation, requesting Council's
support in helping him to raise money to attend a 5,000 km cycling trip
from Kingston to St. John's Newfoundland and back to help raise money
for literacy projects at Fairfield Elementary School. Last summer, he
bicycled 5,200 km from Vancouver to Kingston to help the Limestone
Learning Foundation raise public awareness and funds of literacy.
Jeannie Butler and Rosina Stoddart, Co-Chairs, Canadian Alliance of
British Pensioners, advising Council of their first Fund Raising Gala
Dinner and Dance on May 27,2005. The ticket sales will go towards
their fight to unfreeze British Pensions here in Canada and other
commonwealth countries. They hope Clarington will join other Canadian
corporations by supporting them through the purchase of a corporate
table ($1500 or $3000 cost). In return, the municipality will be
acknowledged.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-217 -05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Items D -10, D - 12, D - 13, D - 21 and D - 22 be received;
and
THAT the authors of the correspondence be advised of the Municipal Grant Policy.
"CARRIED"
D - 11
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Richard Buck,
Director of Racing Development Canada, Research and Development
Centre, NASCAR, advising that Region of Durham on March 23, 2005,
passed the following resolution:
''WHEREAS Mosport International Raceway in Clarington has
been one of the most storied racetracks nationally and
internationally;
AND WHEREAS Mosport International Raceway has been the
home of the Formula 1 and the Canadian Grand Prix;
AND WHEREAS more recently Mosport International Raceway
has been attracting 70,000 plus fans to the American Lemans
(ALMS) race every year;
AND WHEREAS NASCAR is currently looking to expand their
series into Canada;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Regional
Municipality of Durham fully endorses a NASCAR series event at
Mosport International Raceway;
AND FURTHER THAT Mosport International Raceway,
Municipality of Clarington in the Regional Municipality of Durham,
be endorsed as the preferred Canadian site for the NASCAR
series expansion;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be copied to NASCAR and
to all Durham Region municipalities, MPs and MPPs."
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-218-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham regarding NASCAR Series Event be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
D - 14
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D - 15
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"CARRIED"
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, inviting Council to comment on
the Draft Regulatory Guide G-320, Assessing the Long Term Safety of
Radioactive Waste Management. Deadline for submissions is
June 6, 2005.
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, inviting Council to comment on
the Draft Regulatory Policy, P-325, Nuclear Emergency Management.
Deadline for submissions is May 27,2005.
Resolution #C-219-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Items D - 14 and D - 15 be referred to staff.
D - 16
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"CARRIED"
M. Rick O'Connor, Deputy City Clerk, City of Ottawa, advising Council
that the City of Ottawa on March 9, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario legislates municipalities
regarding planning and development through the issuance of
Provincial Policy Statements;
AND WHEREAS the rural areas, the farming community, and
farmers are a critical part of the City of Ottawa's geographical,
cultural, social, and economic life;
AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa values the contribution of its
rural residents and its farmers;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has recently issued its
Provincial Policy Statement 2005, which will now disallow and
eliminate retirement farm lots;
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COMMUNICATIONS
AND WHEREAS retirement farm lots for bona fide farmers are an
essential component of the rural lifestyle;
AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa recognizes the importance of
retirement farm lots for bona fide farmers, allowing for them in its
20/20 Official Plan;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Ottawa request
that the Government of Ontario reconsider its decision to disallow
and eliminate retirement farm lots for bona fide farmers;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this request is forwarded
to the Honourable Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food for the Province
of Ontario."
Resolution #C-220-05
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 17
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The Corporation of the Township of Madoc, advising Council that the
Township of Madoc, on April 4, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the municipality of Madoc Township requests that the
Ministry of the Environment immediately halt the spreading of
"NitroSorb" on lands in their municipality and throughout the
Province until the study and effects of "NitroSorb" are fully
understood, including the effects that the product may have on
the environment and on our drinking water; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario municipalities for
support."
Resolution #C-221-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Pingle
. THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-222-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Co'uncillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
D - 18
SOO.GE
Terry Holbrey, Chair, Healthcare Committee, 2nd Vice President, Wilmot
Creek Health Committee, requesting a municipal grant to assist in
establishing a Public Access Defibrillator within the Wilmot Creek
recreational centre.
Resolution #C-223-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Wilmot Creek Health Committee be granted $1500 to assist in establishing
a Public Access Defibrillator within the Wilmot Creek recreational centre.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniarv Interest
Councillor Foster ,j
Councillor MacArthur ,j
Councillor Pinqle ,j
Councillor Robinson ,j
Councillor Schell ,j
Councillor Trim ,j
Mavor Mutton "'-I
D - 19
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Martha Hendrikx and Karen Bastas, Newcastle Santa Claus Parade
Committee, requesting Council for a $2500.00 grant to offset expenses
for the 1st Newcastle Santa Claus Parade occurring November 27, 2005.
D - 20
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David Climenhage, President, Great Canadian Town Band Festival,
requesting support from Council in the amount of $3,500. Last year,
they were provided with $3,500 financial support, $2,000 from a
municipal grant and $1,500 from other sources.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-224-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the funding requests contained in Correspondence Items D - 19 and D - 20 be
approved.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
Resolution #C-225-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 19 and D - 20 be divided.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-226-05
. Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT a grant in the amount of $2,500.00 be awarded to the Newcastle Santa Claus
Parade Committee.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-227-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT a grant in the amount of $2,000.00 be awarded to the Newcastle Santa Claus
Parade Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-228-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the grant request from David Climenhage, President, Great Canadian Town
Band Festival be tabled; and
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COMMUNICATIONS
THAT Mr. Climenhage be requested to appear as a delegation before Council to
clarify his grant request.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report-
April 25, 2005
Resolution #C-229-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 25, 2005,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Report #2 - Confidential Report CLD-017-05 - Personnel Matter
See Resolution #C-208-05
Report #3 - Confidential Report CLD-019-05 - Legal Matter
Resolution #C-230-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Confidential Report CLD-O 19-05 pertaining to a legal matter be referred to the
end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-231-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report PSD-065-05 be received;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington grant an easement over Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan
40R-23375 to the Region of Durham for the purpose of a sanitary sewer;
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REPORTS
THAT the Region of Durham be authorized to commence works immediately;
THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-065-05 be passed to authorize the Mayor
and Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, to execute an Easement Agreement with the
Region of Durham for a nominal fee;
THAT the Region of Durham be responsible for all legal, registration and related costs
associated with the grant of easement; and
THAT the Region of Durham Works Department be notified of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Appointments to the 407 East Project Team Community Advisory Committee and the
Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
Resolution #C-232-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Linda Gasser be appointed to the 407 East Project Team Community Advisory
Committee; and
THAT Cathy McKeever be appointed to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-233-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Rules to Procedure be waived to allow for the introduction of New Business
at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-234-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
WHEREAS the concept of a farmers market in Clarington has been supported by the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and the agricultural community;
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OTHER BUSINESS
WHEREAS Council is supportive of this initiative to be undertaken in conjunction with
the Clarington Board of Trade;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Clarington Board of Trade be
provided an interest free loan of $5,000 to be repaid in two years to fund start-up costs
associated with the farmers market to be financed from the Economic Development
Reserve Fund.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-235-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Report CLD-019-05 pertaining
to a legal matter.
"CARRIED"
. Resolution #C-236-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-237-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-070 to 2005-080, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-070 being a by-law to adopt certain amendments to proposed Amendment
No. 39 to the modification of Clarington Official Plan (Port Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan)
2005-071
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (James Barr)
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2005-072 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Tamara Craine)
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BY -LAWS
2005-073 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Munyaradzi Chitengu)
2005-074 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Alpesh Patel)
2005-075 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Melissa King)
2005-076 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Ingrid Patz)
2005-077 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Derek Cameron)
2005-078 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
(Denise Hockett)
2005-079 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario,
to enter into agreement for the Hunt Street/Albert Street Reconstruction and
Duke Street Improvements
2005-080 being a by-law to authorize an Easement Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham, in
respect to grant and easement over Parts 5, 6 and 7 on Plan
40R-23375, Part Lot 11, Broken Front Concession, former Town of
Bowmanville, for the purpose of a sanitary sewer
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-238-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-070 to 2005-080 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-239-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-081 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
2nd day of May, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-240-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-081 be approved.
"CARRIED"
. ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-241-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:47 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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