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Council Meeting Minutes
June 13,2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 13, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
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Resolution #C-296-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 30,2005, be
approved.
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Resolution #C-297-05
Moved by Councillor Ping Ie, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on June 6, 2005, be approved.
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DELEGATIONS
Bob Hann, Valiant Property Management - Bowmanville West Main Central Area
Secondary Plan Review, appeared at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Meeting held earlier today.
Brent Clarkson, MHBC Planning - Bowmanville West Main Central Area Secondary
Plan Review - appeared at the General Purpose and Administration Committee
Meeting held earlier today.
Ira Kagan, Kagan Shastri, Barristers and Solicitors - Bowmanville West Main Central
Area, appeared before Council and had nothing to add regarding the Special General
Purpose and Administration Meeting held earlier today.
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Resolution #C-298-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Items I - 11, I - 22 and I - 29.
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of their 2004
Annual Report.
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J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority on May 17, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"THA Tthe proposed 2005 Budget estimates totaling $5,666,100 be
approved as presented;
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THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve an operating levy
of $1,951,600;
THAT the Projects described in the Budget Report be adopted as
projects of the Authority; and
THAT copies of the 2005 Budget Report be distributed to the Region of
Durham and member municipalities for their information on the projects
and programs of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority."
St. Marys Cement, providing Council with a copy of their Community
Newsletter.
George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, writing to
the Region of Durham advising that the Township of Brock has endorsed
the following resolution of the City of Oshawa:
"1. THAT the Region of Durham respectfully be:
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requested to reimburse all costs associated with the
provision of EMS service provided by municipal Fire
Services, as per Option 2 outlined in Section 3.2.3 of
Report OS-05-37-CM dated March 8, 2005; and
(b) continue to comply with established response criteria
protocols for the dispatch of municipal Fire Services.
2. THAT Report OS-05-37-CM be forwarded to Durham Region
municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, area
MPP's, the Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services
of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, the Ontario Fire
Marshal's Office, and the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services requesting a letter of support be forwarded
to the Minister of Health and Long Term Care for increased
funding for the Regional provision of Emergency Medical
Services, Regional reimbursement of costs for municipal Fire
Services EMS support, and the transfer of the Central Ambulance
Communications Centre to Regional EMS.
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THAT the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care arrange a
meeting with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services, and the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs to address
improvements in the EMS model including increased funding for
the provision of emergency medical services.
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4. THAT the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care be requested to
establish up-to-date response time standards for Regional EMS.
5. THAT the City of Oshawa request the support of other Durham
Region municipalities to have Durham Region in its development
plans for new emergency medical service facilities ensure
comprehensive location analyses are completed which include
local fire station locations as possible locations for ambulance
facilities."
George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects,
Veridian Corporation, advising Council that Dominion Bond Rating
Services (DBRS) has updated the Veridian Corporation's, credit rating to
'A' with a stable trend. Veridian has been operation under an A (low)
rating since July of 2004. Veridian's 'A' credit rating is the highest DRBS
rating currently held by any municipally owned local electricity distributor
in Ontario.
Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second Marsh, providing
Council with a copy of an article in the Durham Region section of the
Toronto Sun on Sunday, May 8, 2005, featuring Second Marsh.
J. Stalker, General Manager, Weetabix of Canada Limited, writing to the
Clarington Fire and Emergency Services Department to thank staff for
their efforts on Monday, April 25, 2005. By controlling the massive fire in
the Northam Industrial Park, their building and products were saved from
potential destruction and/or contamination.
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, advising Council that the
release of the McGuinty government's long-term plan for infrastructure
investment, ReNew Ontario, will launch a renaissance for Ontario's
public facilities. Over the next five years, the government and its
partners will invest more than $30 billion in public infrastructure
including:
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Approximately $5 billion for health care projects, including 105
hospital projects;
More than $10 billion to improve elementary and secondary
schools and renew postsecondary facilities; and
About $11.4 billion to improve public transit, highways, border
crossing and other transportation systems.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the federal
Budget passed second reading, but several opportunities remain for the
legislation to be defeated before the summer recess. However, they are
encouraged that all national parties have indicated their support for fixing
our cities and communities through new funding arrangements for
municipal infrastructure, including the gas tax transfer, the Green
Municipal Fund and affordable housing.
Linda J. Laliberte, General ManagerISecretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, providing Council will a copy of the Full
Authority board meeting minutes held on May 19, 2005. Ms. Laliberte
has also included copies of their Annual Report.
Ministry of Consumers and Business Services, reminding Council of the
countdown to the launch of legislation that will strengthen the province's
new consumer protection regulations. Compliance with the new
legislation, which comes into force on July 30, 2005, will make Ontario a
national leader as a safe and informed marketplace. This act applies to
most goods and services and includes new rules concerning:
. Disclosure in consumer agreements;
. Consumer remedies, including longer cooling-off periods; and
. Amendments, renewal or extensions to consumer agreements
and contracts.
Christine Chase, Administrative Assistant, Department of Development
Services, City of Oshawa, writing to Ellen Reed, Minister of
Environment, advising that the City of Oshawa on May 24, 2005, passed
the following resolution with respect to the Report of the Experts Panel
on Sound-Sorb:
"1. THAT Report DS-05-152 dated May 4,2005, from the
Commissioner of Development Services be endorsed as the City
of Oshawa's comments on the Report of the Experts Panel on
Sound-Sorb.
2. THAT municipal approval also be required for placement of this
regulated material, including appropriate site controls
implemented with the approval of the Council of the municipality.
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3. THAT a copy of Report DS-05-152 dated May 4, 2005, from the
Commissioner of Development Services be forwarded to the
Ministry of the Environment, the Regional Municipality of Durham,
the Municipality of Clarington, Courtice Auto Wreckers Limited,
Atlantic Packaging Limited, the Oshawa Skeet & Gun Club and
the Protect the Ridges Coalition.
4. THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested to hold the
public meeting for the Experts Panel on Sound Sorb as soon as
possible."
John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, informing
Council of the status of the changes to the Building Code Act, 1992 and
Building Code resulting for the Building Code Statute Law Amendment
Act, 2002 (Bill 124). The Government has extended the implementation
period to January 1, 2006, for some of the new requirements,
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The qualification requirements for building officials and designers;
The timeframes for the review of building permit applications; and
The commencement of the first reporting period for the municipal
annual building permit fee report.
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Following the January implementation date, a Building Advisory Council
will be established to monitor implementation practices and ongoing
improvements to the building regulatory environment throughout Ontario.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
May 11 , 2005.
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter
from The Honourable David Ramsay regarding a review of licence fees
under the Aggregate Resources Act. The Minister has advised that the
Ministry of Natural Resources is reviewing the licensing fee structure to
determine if an increase is warranted.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the launch
of the second of three application intakes for the Canada-Ontario
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) is anticipated for mid-
June. Applicants are expected to have until the end of September 2005
to complete and submit Intake Two applications. As in Intake One, all
municipalities of fewer than 250,000 people will be eligible to apply for
Intake Two.
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written to
The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, supporting Council's position on the City of North Bay's
resolution regarding parks/trail maintenance.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that they
are set to launch Tsunami Rebuilding Programs in Sri Lanka and
Indonesia. From February 20 to March 5, 2005, FCM's International
Centre for Municipal Development (ICMD) participated in a fact-finding
mission with federal and provincial officials to assess ways to provide
long-term assistance to communities in Sri Lanka and Indonesia affected
by the December 2004 tsunami. In April, they submitted the mission's
report to the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The
report recommended that municipal-to-municipal relationships be forged,
with FCM acting as the coordinating organization, focusing in part on
local government in Sri Lanka and in Aceh, Indonesia.
Suzanne McCrimmon, Clarington Board of Trade, advising Council that
she has been involved with other Durham-based stakeholders to
encourage and plan for a more formal energy sector partner alliance
consisting of the public/utility sectors, private business and academia.
The collective objective is to coordinate and enhance local energy
stakeholder initiatives in order to:
1. attract new energy sector business headquarters, start-up
incubation businesses and larger manufacturing energy
operations and jobs locally;
2. retain and expand existing local energy sector operations and
facilities; and
3. position Clarington as a partner striving to Energize Ontario.
The alliance is called the "Durham Strategic Energy Alliance" (DSEA)
and was launched by the founding members at the Energy and
Environment Conference (EECO).
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a news
release and backgrounder from Ontario's Environment Minister
regarding the proposed requirements for owners of drinking water
systems that serve facilities such as rural community halls, churches and
seasonal campgrounds. The backgrounder points out that only
microbiological testing is required and owners are not required to install
treatment equipment.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that the
Federal Government will provide an additional $310 million for municipal
transit in Ontario. Subject to the passage of Bill C48, municipalities in
Ontario providing transit services would receive additional federal
funding in 2005/06 and 2007/08. The total amount of funding over two
years is $310 million. This new funding is in additional to the $1.9 billion
that Ontario municipalities would receive over the next five years through
the Federal commitment to share 5-cents-per-litre of Federal gas tax
with municipalities. That funding would provide $224 million in Ontario in
2005/06 growing to $746 million in 2009/10.
Nuclear Waste Management Organization, providing Council with a copy
of "Choosing a Way Forward - The Future Management of Canada's
Used Nuclear Fuel" draft study report.
Daria Price and Melinda Mantle, Co-Chairs, Women of Distinction Task
Force, thanking Council for their contribution towards the 23rd Annual
Women of Distinction Awards which took place on May 12, 2005. The
event helped to raise much-needed funds for the YWCA Durham.
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter
received from The Honourable Jim Bradley, Minister of Tourism and
Recreation, regarding the possibility of provincial support for a NASCAR
event at the Mosport International Raceway. Mr. O'Toole advises that
he is encouraged by the Minister's positive feedback.
John Mackie, Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer of the
Board, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic
District School Board, providing Council with a copy of the 2003-2004
Director's Annual Report.
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
meeting of May 17, 2005.
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the
McGuinty government has taken the next step in its plan for the
permanent protection of Ontario's Greenbelt with the appointment of the
Greenbelt Council, required by the Greenbelt Act, 2005. The Council
will provide advice on the administration of the Greenbelt and will guide
the government on such matters as the implementation of the Greenbelt
Plan, performance measures and the 10 year review of the plan.
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Resolution #C-299-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I -11 be received for information.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council of
higher costs for municipalities, municipal employees and property tax
payers as the Provincial government introduced a Bill to reduce its
oversight role in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
(OMERS) and permit additional pension benefits for some plan
members. The Bill would change OMERS in two very significant ways:
First, changes to its governance structure would allow the Government
of Ontario to withdraw from its responsibilities as the plan's sponsor, and
its responsibility as an indirect employer of thousands of OMERS
members. Administrative costs currently borne by the Province would
become the responsibility of a "Sponsor's Corporation" of employer and
employee plan "sponsors" who will have to create new capacity where
none currently exists. In addition, the Government would no longer be
responsible for approving contribution rate increases such as a
substantial and costly increase being considered for 2006.
Second, the Bill provides for the creation of supplemental plans
requested by some employee groups. The supplementary plans would
provide additional retirement benefits for fire fighters and police officers.
The supplemental plans would be separate from, and in addition to, the
OMERS Basic plan, which would also create additional administrative
complexity and, therefore, higher operational costs.
Resolution #C-300-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 be received; and
THAT OMERS be requested to allow the Municipality of Clarington the opportunity for
input.
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Ministry of Labour, advising Council that the McGuinty government is
introducing legislation that would end mandatory retirement and provide
a greater fairness and choice for workers aged 65 and older. The
Ontario Human Rights Code currently does not protect people aged 65
and over from age discrimination for employment purposes. As a result,
employees can be forced to retire at age 65. If passed, the proposed
legislation would amend the code and a variety of other statutes that
have provisions connected to mandatory retirement. Among other
things, the legislation would:
. Become effective one year after it receives Royal assent;
. Continue to allow mandatory retirement where it can be justified
on "bona fide occupational requirement" grounds determined
under the Human Rights Code (i.e. where there is a requirement
or qualification necessary for the performance of essential job
duties ).
Resolution #C-301-05
. Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be referred to staff for report.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-302-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 1, D - 2, D - 7 and D - 8.
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Susan Mauti, Programs and Services Consultant, Ontario Outreach
Coordinator, Social Development Sectors Branch, Ontario Region,
Social Development Canada, providing Council with the most recent fact
sheet and poster on the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Ms. Mauti
also notes that there has been changes pertaining to the Child Rearing
Drop Out Provision, under the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). If
pensioners or their spouses took time out of the workforce to stay home
and raise children, then they may be eligible for the child rearing drop
out provision when they apply for CPP.
(Correspondence referred to the Older Adults
Association)
Susan Hancock, requesting the closure of the north-south 4' walkway
located between 16 and 18 Carlisle Avenue and exiting between 11 and
15 Liberty Place. Mrs. Hancock understands that this walkway is part of
the property of 18 Carlisle Avenue and 15 Liberty Place. This
walkwaylright of way has not been maintained by the Municipality since
1973. All weed clearance, garbage and glass pickup has been
performed by the adjacent property owners. The cost of fencing has
also been borne by the property owners. The pedestrian use of the
walkway has caused damage to structural property and vehicles, which
are parked in the driveway between 16 and 18 Carlisle Avenue.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Engineering Services)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to The
Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Minister Responsible for Seniors, advising that the Region of Durham on
May 25, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the public secondary uses identified in Attachment #4 to
Report #2005-P-41 of the Commissioner of Planning be declared
as the Region's interests in the Durham Hydro Corridor Lands,
b) THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested
to provide the Region and area municipalities with opportunities to
submit additional interests for public secondary uses on the hydro
corridor lands, as supporting studies are completed;
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THAT the Ministry be urged to review the individual municipal
submissions from the Greater Toronto Area (GT A) in a holistic
manner, to ensure that inter-regional opportunities for secondary
use of the hydro corridor lands are examined; and
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d) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-41 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities, Toronto Region
Conservation Authority, Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Greater
Toronto Area municipalities, and the City of Hamilton."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
Harvey Starkman, Vice President, Toronto Residents In Partnership
(TRIP), advising Council that TRIP has taken up the challenge of the
World Health Organization to assist municipalities across the Province in
raising public awareness of the signs and the consequences of Elder
Abuse. TRIP are a not-for-profit organization whose members are
dedicated to the promotion of racial, ethnic, religious and communal
understanding.
(Correspondence referred to the Older Adults
Centre)
Barbara Hodgins, Director, Corporate Policy, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority on May 17, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT Staff Report #4533-05 be received and endorsed as CLOCA's
position on Bill 136 (Places to Grow Act) and the Draft Growth Plan for
the Greater Golden Horseshoe; and
THAT Staff Report #4533-05 be forwarded to the Ministers of Public
Infrastructure Renewal, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Environment and
Natural Resources, the Region of Durham and area municipalities."
Resolution #C-303-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be received for information.
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Robert and Angela Byers, requesting Council to pass a by-law to
regulate the amount of fill you can place on a property. Individuals in
their neighbourhood have been bringing in fill since 1996. There is a
creek in the vicinity and they are sure the flow of the water will be
altered.
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Resolution #C-304-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be referred to the Director of Planning Services and
the Director of Engineering Services.
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Bill Fisch, Regional Chair and CEO, Regional Municipality of York,
writing to The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, advising
that the Region of York on May 19, 2005, passed the following
recommendation:
"WHEREAS every person in Ontario should have access to the same
level of health care services, no matter where they live;
WHEREAS the GT A/905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and Durham
have been and will continue to be the fastest growing regions in Ontario,
collectively growing at twice the provincial rate of growth by adding more
than 90,000 new residents each year;
AND WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions of
York, Halton, Peel and Durham will welcome and accommodate almost
half of Ontario's annual growth in population;
AND WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions of
York, Halton, Peel and Durham will experience a rate of growth in its
population of seniors at twice the provincial growth rate of seniors;
AND WHEREAS the GTA/905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and
Durham collectively receive three-quarters of the age-weighted per
capita funding for total health care services when compared to 33
regions across Ontario (resulting in a funding gap of $866 million in
annual funding that includes a $545 funding gap for hospitals and $60
million funding gap for CCACs);
AND WHEREAS the GT A/905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and
Durham comprise more than 40 per cent of the Priority and Emerging
Urban Centres as identified by the Ontario Government's 2004 report
PLACES TO GROW: Better Choice. Brighter Future. A Growth Plan for
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AND WHEREAS the GT N905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and
Durham are on average some of the lowest cost providers of the five
health care services being targeted by the Ontario Government for
reduction in wait times;
AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and
Durham will collectively contribute more than $570 million each year in
Health Premium revenue to Provincial coffers (once fully implemented
for 2005/06) making up 26% of $2.2 Health Premium Revenue being
collected from Ontario residents;
AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of York, Halton, Peel and
Durham are facing a collective funding short-fall of $88 million for
2004/05 and a deficit forecast of $126 million for 2005/06 which will
require a significant reduction in health care services for the GT N905
Region, layoffs of nursing and other staff, and increased wait times for
many important health care services;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has received over $800
million in new health care funding from the Federal Government and
stands to receive an additional $1.2 billion in the 2005/06 fiscal year;
AND WHEREAS the provision of health care and treatment close to
home for the more than three million residents living in the GT N905
Regions of York, Halton, Peel and Durham is consistent with improving
access to care and contributes to improved quality of care due to better
services coordination from one level of care to another;
AND WHEREAS the building of hospital infrastructure and the
purchasing of medical equipment and health care technology is essential
for providing effective health care in GTN905 communities;
AND WHEREAS the York Region Human Services Planning Coalition
(HSPC) reported in the Fair is Fair Report, 2003 that health services
funding in York Region is well below the Ontario average and Toronto's
funding levels on a per capita basis;
AND WHEREAS the HSPC found that the Province of Ontario short-
changed health services funding in York Region by more than $485
million in 2004;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality
of York demand that the Ontario Government immediately address the
funding shortfalls for GTN905 hospitals including hospitals in York
Region;
AND FURTHER THAT given the Ontario Government's creation of Local
Health Integrated Networks, and the need to more equitably allocate
health care funds to regions across Ontario, the Ontario Government
make it a priority to create and use a population, needs-based funding
formula for LHINs that reflects:
. Current population, future population growth and aging.
. Increased costs of providing health care services in rural areas.
. Increased costs of multi-site health care organizations.
. A base funding system that considered the number of users for
services.
AND FURTHER THAT the Provincial Government make legislative/regulatory
changes so that revenue generated by municipalities/regions through
Development Charges can be used to support the construction/renovations of
hospitals.
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to AMO and
the 905 area municipalities and hospitals in York Region."
Resolution #C-305-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information.
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Linda Jeffrey, MPP, Brampton Centre, providing Council with a copy of
Bill 141 , an Act to Amend the Building Code Act, 1992 respecting home
fire sprinklers. This amendment requires all new detached, semi-
detached and row houses to be equipped with a sprinkler system. She
advises that more than 229 jurisdictions in North America require
residential sprinklers in homes, though none in Ontario. In 1992, the
City of Vancouver required all new residential homes be built with
sprinklers installed. Since implementation, there has never been a fire
death in Vancouver, in a spinklered single-family residence where a
resident was not in direct contact with the fire. Ms. Jeffrey requests our
Council to pass a resolution in support of Bill 141 .
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Resolution #C-306-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to staff.
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NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report-
June 6, 2005
Resolution #C-307-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
June 6,2005, be approved with the exception of Item #11.
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Resolution #C-308-95
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Report CSD-009-05 be received; and
THAT the Supplementary Fees and Rates Report CSD-009-05, as outlined in
Attachment #1 to Report CSD-009-05, be approved.
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LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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REPORTS
Resolution #C-309-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the fees and rates included in Report CSD-09-05 be amended to include a 50%
Discount for Seniors 65 years of age and over for all applicable programs, effective
June 1, 2005.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-308-95 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS
AMENDED."
Report #2 - Special General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
June 13, 2005
Resolution #C-310-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Reports PSD-077-05 and PSD-078-05 be referred back to staff.
"CARRIED"
Report #3 - Report CLD-026-05 - Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
Resolution #C-311-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report CLD-026-05 be received; and
THAT the by-law appointing Kaitlyn Danielle Hill as a Municipal Law Enforcement
Officer for the Municipality of Clarington be approved.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #4 - Report PSD-075-05 - Rezoning Application to Permit an Expansion to the
Existing Medical Clinic and Lands, Proponents: Bowmanville Professional
Building Inc.
Resolution #C-312-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-075-05 be received;
THAT the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk be authorized, on behalf of the Municipality
of Clarington, to execute the agreement between, Sabina Investments Inc. and
Ankara Realty Limited and Bowmanville Professional Building Inc. as contained in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD-075-05;
THAT the modification to the Zoning By-law Amendment application to include the
deletion of one loading space be deemed minor and not requiring further public notice;
THAT the Zoning By-law Amendment contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-075-05 to permit an expansion of the Bowmanville Professional Building be
approved and the By-law be passed; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-070-05 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Appointments to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Clarington
Traffic Management Advisory Committee
Resolution #C-313-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Keith Brettell be appointed to the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee;
and
THAT Don Carter be appointment to the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory
Committee.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Foster advised Council that he attended the Race Against Drugs wrap up
event and presented a plaque to the Mayor along with tee-shirts for Members of
Council.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-314-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-106,2005-107 and 2005-112 to
2005-118, inclusive and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-106
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Kylemore
Homes)
2005-107 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Andrew Meima)
2005-112 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Dan Holkema)
2005-113 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 Station Street Reconstruction,
Orono
2005-114 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Shelly Wensink)
2005-115 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for
Private Property (Barry Hails)
2005-116 being a by-law to declare Part 1 and Part 2 on Registered Plan
40R-23536 to be surplus
2005-117 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (Kaitlyn
Hill)
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BY-LAWS
2005-118 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Bowmanville
Professional Building Inc.)
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-315-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-106,2005-107 and 2005-112 to
2005-118 inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-316-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-119 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
13th day of June, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-317-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-119 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-317 -05
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Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:17 p.m.
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"CARRIED"