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PRAYERS
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 22, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 22, 1999, at
11 :25 a.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended Until 12:20 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 12:20 p.m.)
Acting Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
(Attended Until 12:20 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (Attended Until 12:20 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended Unti112:20 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Report WD-14-99.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution #C-187-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 8, 1999,
be approved.
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Bill Fry, John Howard Society - Update on the Activities at the Clarington
Resource Centre advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in
attendance.
Resolution #C- I 88-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 4, I -7, I - 8, I - 14, I - 15, I - 19 and
1-26.
"CARRIED"
Member Communication Alert received from the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, with respect to Social Housing, advising of a
letter dated February 11, 1999, (Correspondence Item D - 14) from the
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association requesting support for the
removal of federal unilaterals. AMO is concerned that current lobbying
on federal unilaterals may cause yet another delay in federal-provincial
discussions. AMO feels it is premature for municipalities to provide
support to the Ontario Non-Profit Association at this time, based on
limited information. AMO is seeking information from the federal
government to clarify federal programs and to understand the ability to
create administration efficiencies. AMO is continuing its discussions
around its involvement in this federal-provincial process and agreement.
(Received for Information)
Tom Crowe, Chair, Kawartha Conservation, forwarding a copy of a letter
addressed to the Village of Omemee with respect to the 1999 Budget and
Dissolution Meeting. He advised them that a resolution was passed
authorizing the Executive Committee to meet with every watershed
municipality for the purpose of reviewing municipal concerns and
discussing the need for conservation programming. (Correspondence Item
D-9).
(Received for Information)
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Department of Canadian Heritage, forwarding information for the Canada
Day Youth A ward Program. The Canada Day Youth A ward is designed
to recognize and reinforce the outstanding achievements and contributions
of young people to their communities and, by extension, to the betterment
of Canada. Potential recipients must be 18 years of age or younger and
have made a truly exceptional contribution in any of a number of areas
(suggested minimum of 100 hours of services). The Nomination Form is
available in the Clerk's Department.
(Received for Information)
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, forwarding a letter of appreciation
for the copy of a resolution passed by the Council ofthe Municipality of
Clarington on the issue of child poverty. He advises that he is confident
that the government of Ontario is heading in the right direction towards
alleviating child poverty.
(Received for Information)
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Drew Westwater, Municipal Liaison, Elections Ontario, advising that he
has received positive feedback from municipal partners in response to the
information kits delivered to aU Municipal Clerks in December of 1998
relating to applications for additions to, or deletions from, the Permanent
Register of Electors for Ontario. He advises that they are intending to
keep Municipal Clerks informed about the progress ELECTIONS
ONTARIO is making in establishing the permanent register of electors
and to address some of the common questions they are being asked on a
regular basis.
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(Received for Information)
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Ontario Hydro, forwarding a copy of their Monthly Report Card for
Ontario Hydro Nuclear for January 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Jane Stewart, M.P., Minister ofIndian Affairs and Northern Development,
forwarding a copy of the Gathering Strength Year One Progress Report
that highlights some of the key achievements made during their first year
of implementing Gathering Strength - Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan.
She is confident that as governments, Aboriginal people, the private
sector, the voluntary sector, organizations and individuals work together,
we will continue to make progress and improve the lives of Aboriginal
people in Canada.
(Received for Information)
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Damian Bassett, President, Supporting Curbside Recycling, advising of
serious concerns they have with the education kit called "The Middle R"
sent to Ontario Schools by Earth Day Canada. The kit is being targeted to
Grade 5 to 8 teachers for Earth Day activities (April 22). They are asking
Earth Day Canada to recall the kits and to revise the contents for balance
and accuracy. (Recycling and 3Rs Fact Sheet addressing "The Middle R"
education package is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation,
forwarding a list of the names of the community volunteers who have been
appointed to the 16 Grant Review Teams that will make funding
recommendations to the new Ontario Trillium Foundation. Grant Review
Teams will be an important feature of the allocation process. Since
members are appointed for one, two or three-year terms, there will be
ongoing opportunities to nominate members for consideration.
Applications of those not appointed to the Grant Review Teams will be
kept on file for future consideration.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of meetings of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held on
February 18 and February 24,1999.
(Received for Information)
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J.D. Beach, Director, Ministry of Environment, forwarding Director's
Instructions for PCB Transfer under Ontario Regulation 362, R.R.O. 1990.
The transfer of PCB wastes is authorized at PCB storage site No. 304-
99A-00I, located at the Waverley Road Mall, 92 WaverIey Road,
BowmanvilJe. These PCB wastes owned by Clarington Hydro-Electric
Commission will be shipped to ASWTC, Swan Hills, Alberta. The PCB
waste transformer carcass will be shipped to Gary Steacy Dismantling
Ltd., Cramahe Township.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
February 10, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Press Release received from the Clarke Museum & Archives, advising of a
Chair Caning Workshop to be held on Tuesday evenings April 6th to May
25th, 1999,7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $45.00 per person and
registration is limited to 15. For more information and/or to register
please call 905-983-9243.
(Received for Information)
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Information received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
with respect to the 1999 AMO Annual Conference.
(Received for Information)
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Judy Currins, Clerk-Treasurer, Village ofOmemee, advising ofa
resolution passed by the Village of Omemee as follows:
"THAT the Village ofOmemee appeal the 1999 KRCA Budget as
per Section 27 of the Conservation Authorities Act and that the
Clerk notifY KRCA of this decision;
AND FURTHER THAT the Clerk notifY all municipalities within
the watershed of the decision of the Village ofOmemee to appeal
the 1999 budget."
(Received for Information)
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Arnold G. Bark, Chairman, Bowmanville Museum Board, forwarding a
letter of appreciation for support of their Millennium Partnership Program.
He advised that the rebuilding of their carriage shed as a modem museum
facility has been a goal of theirs for a long time. He stated that since 1990
their attendance has more than doubled to over 12,000 visitors in one year.
The expansion plans, should they be approved, will help them to continue
this trend and make the Bowmanville Museum an even more integral part
of provincial heritage and local community.
(Received for Information)
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D.M. Peggy Whitteker, Clerk-Treasurer, Township ofManvers, advising
of a resolution passed by the Township of Manvers as follows:
"THAT the Manvers Township Council appeal the 1999 KRCA
Budget as per Section 27 of the Conservation Authorities Act;
AND FURTHER THAT the KRCA be notified ofthis decision and
that the appeal will be submitted to the Mining and Lands
Commissioner within the 30 day appeal period;
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AND FURTHER THAT all municipalities within the watershed be
notified of Council's intent to appeal the 1999 budget."
(Received for Information)
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Ontario Municipal Board - Notice of a Prehearing Conference, with
respect to Paula Lishman International Limited, to be held Wednesday,
April 14, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Municipal
Administrative Centre.
(Received for Information)
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Member Communication Alert, Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
regarding Important Extensions to Deadlines and School Board Payment
Dates. The Government has announced extensions to the March 31, 1999
deadline for establishing upper-and single-tier rating by-laws and school
board by-laws. The March 31 payment date to school boards for
education tax amounts has also been postponed. AMO was advised by the
government of the following changes to deadlines and payment dates:
. The March 3151 deadline for upper-and single-tier municipalities to
establish tax rates has been postponed to an as-yet undetermined date
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· The March 31st deadline for establishing school board by-laws has also
been postponed
· The March 31st payment to school boards for education amounts has
been deferred to an unspecified future date.
The government intends to announce the new deadlines and the revised
school board payment date before March 31, 1999. To date, no decision
has been made on whether payments to school boards will be made by the
government on behalf of municipalities, or whether the payment to school
boards will simply be deferred.
(Received for Information)
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Department of Canadian Heritage, forwarding information with respect to
"Celebrate Canada" activities. Seed money support will be considered for
events to take place during the period from June 21 to July 1 (including
National Aboriginal Day on June 21 and St. Jean Baptiste Day on
June 24), and is to be spent solely for "Celebrate Canada" celebrations.
Applications must be submitted to the provincial/territorial Canada Day
Committee as soon as possible and must be postmarked no later than
April 15.
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Resolution #C-189-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-190-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-189-99 be amended
by adding the following thereto:
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"THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the
BOWillanville Museum Board, the Clarke Museum & Archives,
Orono Hall Board and the Newtonville United Church."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C- I 89-99 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on February 16, 1999.
Resolution #C-191-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Ian Thomson, Director, Public Affairs & Community Relations, Canadian
National, announcing a new Toll-Free Number that improves and
simplifies public access to information about CN operations anywhere in
North America. Effective immediately, anyone seeking general
information about CN, or who has a concern about railroad operations, can
dial 1-888-888-5909. This number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Resolution #C-192-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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March 22, 1999
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, forwarding a letter of appreciation
for sending him a copy of the Municipality's Community Profile. He
advises that he was very impressed by this interesting and informative
booklet. He also offers congratulations and best wishes as Clarington
marks their 25th anniversary. As pointed out in the introduction to the
Community Profile, we are beginning to realize the many goals that we
have worked for over the last 25 years.
Resolution #C-193-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Minutes of a meeting of the Solina Community Centre Board held on
February 22, 1999.
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Resolution #C-194-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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D. A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising of a resolution
passed by Regional Council as follows:
"a) THAT an Interim 1999 Regional Tax Levy be imposed on the
Area Municipalities for the non-capped property classes including
residential/farm, farmlands, managed forest and pipelines which
provides for the total payment of$77,801,119.50;
b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality be equivalent
to 50% of their respective share of the 1998 Regional Taxes in
accordance with the estimates provided in Attachment #1 to Report
# 1999-F -12 of the Commissioner of Finance;
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c) THAT the Interim 1999 Regional Tax Levy provided in
Attachment #1 to Report #1999-F-12 of the Commissioner of
Finance, be paid by the Area Municipalities in two instalments,
fourteen working days subsequent to the two instalment due dates
established by each Area Municipality for the collection of their
respective interim municipal property taxes;
d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities of the imposition of the Interim 1999 Regional Tax
Levy for non-capped property classes; and
e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved."
Accordingly, By-law #13-99 was approved by Regional Council.
Resolution #C-195-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
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THAT Correspondence Item I - 19 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Bruce Taylor, Town Clerk, Town of Pickering, advising of a resolution
passed by the Council ofthe Town of Pickering as follows:
"THAT Report to Council, CAO 02-99, regarding the status of
Nuclear and Non-Nuclear Emergency Preparedness at the Town,
be received;
THAT a new Emergency Measures by-law be adopted by Council
as set out in Attachment #1 of this report;
THAT a copy of this report and the Town's Emergency Response
Manual be forwarded to the Ministry of the Solicitor General and
Correctional Services, Region of Durham, Durham Emergency
Measures Office, and the municipalities of Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa,
Clarington, Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge and the City of Toronto."
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Resolution #C-196-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-197-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Items D - 2 and D - 3 be approved as per the
agenda.
"CARRIED"
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Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library,
advising that at its regular meeting of February 24, 1999, the Clarington
Public Library Board adopted a 1999 Current Budget. The Board
approved this budget for submission to Council. The Library Board's
current budget request for 1999 is $1,826,427.00. Members of the Library
Board look forward to an opportunity to discuss this request with members
of Council during the budget process.
(Referred to Budget discussions)
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Wayne R. Shred, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council,
advising of a Day of Mourning. He is requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to proclaim April 28, 1999 as Day of Mourning.
(Proclaimed)
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Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library,
advising that at its regular meeting of February 24, the Clarington Public
Library Board adopted a 1999 Capital Budget and Four-Year Forecast and
approved this budget for submission to Council. The Library Board
capital budget request for 1999 is $6,000.00 which is requested from the
tax levy. Members of the Library Board look forward to an opportunity
during the budget process to discuss their request with members of
Council.
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Resolution #C-198-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - I be referred to the 1999 budget
discussions.
"CARRIED"
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Edwin and Violet Cook, 290, 292 and 294 King Street East, Bowmanville,
L1C 1P9, lodging a complaint pertaining to the issue of the snow
management policy in effect on King Street East (between Beaver Lumber
and Mearns Avenue) in Bowmanville. Since the amount of space between
the highway and the sidewalks is minimal and because it is a five-lane
highway, the amount of and frequency at which snow from the road is
piled on to the sidewalks is atrocious. They feel that the municipality
ought to be responsible for the removal of sidewalk snow which results
from ploughing of the highway in this area and are requesting assistance in
this matter.
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Resolution #C-199-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Director of Public
Works for response.
"CARRIED"
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Paulette Hebert, 119 Concession Street West, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 Z 1,
advising that she received an invoice for snow clearing following the
exceptional snow falls of January. She feels that it is unreasonable to
expect adherence to the municipal by-law under these particular snowfall
conditions. She advised that a seven foot snow bank was piled on her
sidewalk by road clearing and in all fairness, 12 hours is insufficient to
clear such tremendous amounts of snow. She is requesting that the fee be
waived and is asking for consideration in this matter.
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Resolution #C-200-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Director of Public
Works for response.
"CARRIED"
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William Harford, President, Durham Region Labour Council, requesting
Council's endorsement of the following sample resolution on
Unemployment Insurance:
"WHEREAS the federal government has cut $9 billion from VI
benefits since 1993 and as a result only 42% of Canada's
unemployed are receiving UI (EI) benefits; and
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WHEREAS UI benefits provide a vital source of income security
to three million Canadians every year, including more than 2,000
in the FEDERAL RIDING OF DURHAM, which includes the
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON; and
WHEREAS the cuts in VI benefits will deprive many people in the
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON area of their VI benefits and
add to the cost of welfare in the MUNICIPALITY OF
CLARINGTON; and
WHEREAS municipalities were vocal supporters of the call for a
UI system during the depression of the 1930's a system now in
great jeopardy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON call for a federal review of
the UI (EI) act in 1999 in order to re-establish reasonable levels of
UI coverage; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Mayor, on behalf of the
Council, send this resolution to the Member(s) of Parliament who
represent the MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, as well as the
Prime Minister, the Human Resources Development Minister, and
the Leaders of the opposition parties in Parliament."
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Resolution #C-201-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the sample resolution of the Durham Region Labour Council with
respect to a review of the UI (El) Act be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Betty Ann Hayes, Clerk-Treasurer, Village of Athens, advising of a
resolution passed by the Village of Athens as follows:
"THAT due to Bill 79 and the inability of municipalities to issue
interim tax bills as usual, the Province of Ontario be petitioned to
fund municipalities re March/99 Education and Upper-Tier levies
on a repayable basis;
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AND FURTHER THAT support be requested from all
municipalities in the Province of Ontario."
Resolution #C-202-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution of the Village of Athens with respect to
Bill 79, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton.
"CARRIED"
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Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the
municipality to participate in the fourth Annual Heritage Community
Recognition Program. This program recognizes the commitment and
achievements of individuals who have made lasting contributions to
conservation in the areas of built, natural or cultural heritage. He advises
that nominations must be made by Council and suggests consulting with
local groups and individuals active in heritage such as LACAC,
conservation authorities, cultural, historical or natural heritage groups.
The deadline for nominations is June 30, 1999. Full details about the
program and its selection criteria are available in the Clerk's Department.
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Resolution #C-203-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT an advertisement be placed in the local newspapers requesting
nominations for the Annual Heritage Community Recognition Program.
"CARRIED"
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Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, advising of a
resolution passed by their Board of Directors authorizing the Executive
Committee to meet with every municipal council for the purpose of
reviewing municipal concerns and discussing conservation programming.
They believe that such meetings will provide positive input for their
proposed 2000 to 2004 business plan.
Resolution #C-204-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
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THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Brian Suter, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising of a resolution adopted
by the City of Oshawa as follows:
"THAT the City of Oshawa advise the Region of Durham that
Oshawa will support a process to explore governance reform
together with any related service realignments.
THAT Oshawa Council advise the Region of Durham that it does
not support the current approach of the Region's Governance
Committee as it has not been demonstrated that this approach will
protect the best interests of our citizens.
THAT Oshawa Council advise the Region of Durham and all of
the local municipalities within Durham Region that it will be
making recommendations to Regional Council with respect to a
more appropriate governance/service realignment review process
and encourage other municipalities to do the same.
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THAT the City Manager report back to Council at its next meeting
with recommendations as to a process whereby the City of Oshawa
can consider governance reform together with any related service
realignment which (I) provides for full public consultation with
the citizens/taxpayers of Os haw a, (2) enables all members of
Oshawa Council to have the opportunity to be part of the decision-
making process, and (3) which can be judged by Oshawa Council
to be in the best interests of all of its citizens/taxpayers.
THAT the information requested by the Region of Durham in their
letters dated December 2, 1998, February 5, 1999 and February 17,
1999, be provided."
Resolution #C-205-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe received for information.
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Anna Lapointe, City Clerk, City of Kanata, advising of a resolution passed
by the City of Kanata as follows:
"WHEREAS the sport of hockey has been central to Canadian
heritage and culture for more than a century; and
WHEREAS Federal and Provincial government action to reduce
the effects of tax burdens on Canadian National Hockey League
(NHL) teams will only occur if public support is clearly expressed;
and
WHEREAS the professional hockey industry in Canada when
compared to other industries, does not receive appropriate support
against subsidized foreign competitors; and
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WHEREAS in 1997 the House of Commons Standing Committee
on Canadian Heritage authorized a sub-committee to study sport in
Canada and this sub-committee tabled its report (the Mills Sub-
Committee Report) on December 3, 1998 with the
recommendation that the Government of Canada initiate a "Sports
Pact" to protect, enhance and promote the vitality and stability of
professional sport in Canada; and
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City
of Kanata recommend to the Provincial and Federal governments
that Canadian NHL teams be taxed on an equitable basis relative to
other major industries in Canada in order that Canadian NHL
teams can compete with subsidized foreign competition; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this Notice of Motion be
forwarded to ALL Canadian municipalities urging that they adopt
the Notice of Motion and forward copies of their resolution to their
Provincial government, the Federal government and to the City of
Kanata; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the City of Kanata directly
support the creation of a region-wide task force to work with the
Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and the Corel Centre Management
to co-ordinate, advertise and distribute a petition soliciting public
support, and to co-ordinate and facilitate other types of community
initiatives to express public support; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the results of the petition
be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of
Ontario for their action; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Kanata support
the efforts of the Ottawa Senators hockey team and the Corel
Centre Management to eliminate the unfair burden of the cost
associated with construction of the Corel Centre interchange and
the widening of highway 417, which was required by the previous
provincial government; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Kanata realize
that the opportunity for maximum diversity of our economic base
in relation to the entertainment industry, could be significantly
compromised by the withdrawal of the Ottawa Senators; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT the wording of the petition
be as follows:
I believe that all Canadian NHL hockey teams should be taxed on
an equitable basis as compared with other major industries in
Canada. I also believe that all Canadian hockey teams should
receive the same support by governments as is provided to other
industries that face subsidized foreign competitors."
Resolution #C-206-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Donna Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham,
advising that Wednesday, March 24th is designated as World TB Day. It
has been declared by the World Health Organization as an opportunity to
highlight the importance of continued efforts to identifY and treat persons
with active tuberculosis and tuberculosis infection. To raise awareness of
this day and the important health problem it represents, they are requesting
the Municipality of Clarington to display a poster on their behalf.
Resolution #C-207-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the display of a poster in recognition of W orJd TB Day, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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Kim Wildman, Project Manager Durham '99, John Mutton, Co-Chair,
Regional Councillor and Norm Leigh, Co-Chair, Durham Region,
advising that as an additional part of their celebration, they have created a
flag which displays the specially-designed anniversary logo. These flags
will be flown, wherever possible, at all Regional facilities for the balance
of the year. They are requesting the Municipality of Clarington to fly their
25th Anniversary flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre for the
remainder of 1999 and advise that they will supply the municipality with
one upon request.
Resolution #C-208-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT permission be granted for the 25th Anniversary Flag ofthe
Regional Municipality of Durham to be flown at the Municipal
Administrative Centre for the remainder of 1999.
"CARRIED"
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Michelle Rypstra, President, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association,
advising of a resolution passed by the City of Toronto as follows:
"WHEREAS the federal government has announced that it will
retain responsibility for program administration of 20,000 co-
operative housing units in Ontario, while it proceeds with other
housing devolution; and
WHEREAS the federal government has not yet announced that it
will similarly retain responsibility for administration of the 44,500
non-profit housing units in Ontario, which, if they are devolved to
Ontario, will be subsequently downloaded onto the municipal
sector, thus adding to the administrative costs and financial risks
faced by municipal governments; and
WHEREAS the federal government has not reached housing
devolution agreements with British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario,
Quebec and PEl; and
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WHEREAS the ongoing federal involvement in housing programs
that it currently funds and administers, with manageable debt, rent
supplement agreements, and original capital grants for
development, will not impede the proposed program reform of
municipally funded social housing in Ontario, and is compatible
with the new housing supply proposals emerging from the Big City
Mayors Caucus of the FCM; and
WHEREAS housing needs are rising, as shown by increasing
hostel usage, growing affordability problems for tenants, rising
rents in Toronto and other communities, and the fact that 1.1
million Canadian tenant households are in Core Housing Need;
and
WHEREAS there is a federal responsibility to ensure the social
well-being of Canadians, including adequate housing for low and
moderate-income people; and
WHEREAS federal involvement has been central over the past 50
years in meeting the housing needs oflow and moderate-income
Canadians, and ongoing federal involvement has been urged by
many parties including Toronto's Homelessness Action Task Force
chaired by Anne Golden; and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the FCM commend the
federal government on its recent announcement not to devolve the
administration of the unilaterally funded co-op program to Ontario;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the FCM urge the federal
government not to devolve the administration of the non-profit
housing programs it currently administers in Ontario, British
Columbia, Alberta, Quebec and PEl; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the FCM urge the federal
government to use the housing programs it currently funds and
administers, or similar programs that it chooses to create, to fund
much-needed new affordable rental units in partnership with other
governments and the private and non-profit sectors; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Toronto send
this motion to other municipalities in Ontario who will be paying
for social housing, urging them to press the federal minister to
retain administrative responsibility for unilaterally funded non-
profits."
Resolution #C-209-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution of the City of Toronto, with respect to responsibility
for program administration of 20,000 co-operative housing units in
Ontario, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
D-15
Patricia E. McCarthy, Deputy Clerk, Township of Severn, advising of a
resolution passed by the Township of Severn as follows:
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"THAT this Committee recommends that the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Severn petition the Minister of
Transportation to consider the re-establishment of the subsidization
of bridge reconstruction and maintenance to assist local
municipalities in ensuring the safe condition of this significant
component of municipal infrastructure;
AND FURTHER THAT Council seeks the support oflocal
municipalities throughout the Province of Ontario for this
resolution;
AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of
Transportation, Minister of Finance, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and the M.P.P. for Simcoe North, be so advised."
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Resolution #C-21O-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Township of Severn, regarding the re-
establishment of the subsidization of bridge reconstruction and
maintenance, be endorsed by the Council ofthe Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D-16
Tiger Ramji, Head Instructor, Tiger's School ofTae-Kwon-Do, requesting
the use of the Garnet B. Rickard Arena for Saturday, April 10, 1999, from
12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., for a fundraiser for the Settlement House for
battered women and children. Their goal is to promote all night sparring
and they expect a great turnout for this event. They are requesting a
reduced rental rate for this special fundraising event.
Resolution #C-211-99
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Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the grant discussions to
be held on March 29, 1999.
"CARRIED"
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Roy Forrester, Orono, LOB 1MO, regarding Council's approval of Report
WD-10-99, giving tentative approval for use of certain road allowances
for a proposed Oak Ridges Trail through a portion of the Municipality, the
former Clarke Township. He advises that since that time, advances have
been made in the planning of the trail which now would take in road
allowances from the Wotten Road intersection with the boundary road
with Scugog, former Darlington Township, through to the Ganaraska
Forest Centre on the Hope/Clarke boundary. He is requesting Council to
make an Addendum to Report WD-I 0-99, incorporating this addition with
some changes in the former Clarke Township.
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March 22, 1999
COMMUNICATIONS
MOTION
Resolution #C-212-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the proposed amendment to Report WD-1 0-99, as requested in
correspondence dated March 17, 1999, from Roy Forrester, be approved in
principle, subject to the same conditions specified in Report WD-1 0-99
and as approved by Resolution #GPA-86-99;
THAT the Townships of Manvers and Hope be provided with a copy of
the correspondence and map and advised of Council's decision; and
THAT Roy Forrester, ORTA Chair, Clarington Chapter, be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
Report # I
Resolution #C-213-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the actions taken at the General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting held on March 22, 1999, be approved with the
exception of the recommendations pertaining to Report PD-23-99, the
recommendations pertaining to Report WD-14-99 and the
recommendations pertaining to the presentation on Governance Issues.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-214-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report PD-23-99 be received; and
THAT staff and the Municipal Solicitor be authorized to appear before the
Ontario Municipal Board at the April 14, 1999 pre-hearing conference and
any subsequent hearing of the Board in support of Council's decision with
respect to the Clarington Official Plan Amendment #9.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Young
Councillor Rowe made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Report WD-14-99; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that her husband
is a business partner in one of the companies mentioned in the report on
Building Activities.
Resolution #C-215-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD-14-99 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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March 22, 1999
Governance Issues Resolution #C-216-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Municipality of Clarington support, in principle, the
establishment of the Regional Governance Committee; and
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Absent
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-217-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-Jaws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-33 being a by-law to establish a Reserve for Ontario 2000 Summer
Games;
99-34 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle;
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99-35 being a by-law to authorize the Release of an Agreement with
Fridel Limited and the Corporation ofthe former Town of
Newcastle, now the Municipality ofClarington, for the
development of Plan of Subdivision 40M-1763;
99-36 being a by-law to authorize the Release of an Agreement with Lord
Elgin Building Corp., and the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle, now the Municipality of Clarington, for the
development of Plan of Subdivision 40M-1764;
99-37 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law ofthe Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle;
99-38 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the
Municipality of Clarington to execute a Certificate of Approval
pursuant to subsection 8(3) of the Expropriations Act in respect of
the expropriation of Cove Road and certain other lands and rights-
of-way; and
99-39 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the
Municipality of Clarington to execute an expropriation plan in
respect of certain lands in the Cove Road and Cedar Crest Beach
Road areas of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-218-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-33 to 99-39 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-219-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is recognized and
promoted by the Association of Animal Shelter Administrators of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the focus of "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" is to
raise awareness of owner responsibility issues such as licensing, stoop and
scoop, leashing, neutering, and permanent identification of pets;
AND WHEREAS "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" gives an
opportunity for the Clarington Animal Shelter to promote services such as
lost and found and pet adoption;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the week of May 1 - 9,
1999, be proclaimed as "Responsible Pet Ownership Week" in the
Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal
policy.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton advised that he has been surveying residents to
determine whether they are willing to pay an additional amount on their
tax bill in order to cover the cost of an additional 30 new officers for the
Durham Regional Police Department. The result of his survey has been an
overwhelming "YES." Should the officers be hired, Clarington would
realize two additional officers plus one traffic specialist.
Councillor Novak advised that the Health and Social Services Committee
is beginning a mobile crisis service throughout the Region through various
Social Services Agencies.
Mayor Hamre advised that the Works Committee recently approved the
awarding of a tender for watermain extension on Trull's Road from
Wilkins Crescent to Bloor Street and an extension on Prestonvale Road
from Glenabbey Crescent to 450 metres southerly.
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Committee/Boards
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Councillor Mutton indicated that an old copper weather vane which once
graced the top ofthe Newcastle Community Hall, has been found in the
basement. The piece will be refurbished and placed in its original
location. The Hall Board has decided to start playing classical music on
the sound system in order to discourage youth from congregating at the
main entrance of the building.
Councillor Novak indicated that the Museum Board is happily looking
forward to the restoration of the Carriage House.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee is busy
reviewing the pet ownership by-law which will be presented to Council in
the near future. The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee has agreed to assist the Village of Orono in the repair of a
designated cultural landscape area.
She also advised that the Library Board is busily preparing for budget
discussions.
During the Annual General Meeting of the Visual Arts Centre the
following Board of Directors was elected:
President, Judit Sztraka
Vice-President, Bette Morrison
Treasurer, Mike Sullivan
Secretary, Norm Berzins
Also, the Province has armounced a new matching fund whereby funds
raised, to a maximum amount of$19,000, will be matched by the Province
and be placed in an endowment fund. The Visual Arts Centre will be able
to withdraw interest which accumulates from that fund.
Councillor Trim advised that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority is
plarming a Millenium project to develop a park area adjacent to the
existing office building. He advised that the Newcastle Community Hall
received a provincial and federal flag and is now interested in receiving a
municipal flag in order to fly the three flags within the facility.
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March 22, 1999
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-220-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended in order to hear a confidential
delegation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-221-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing a personnel
matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-222-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Rowe made a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-223-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-40, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of CIarington
at this meeting held on the 22nd day of March 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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March 22, 1999
CONFIRMING BY -LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-224-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-40 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-225-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:27 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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