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ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
October 12, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Tuesday, October 12, 1999, at
7:00 p.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 1. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Manager of Community Planning, Bin Newell (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 8:20 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
David Crome, Director of Planning and Development introduced
Bin Newell, Manager of Community Planning, who commenced her
position with the Municipality today. Ms. Newell comes to the
municipality from the City of Kitchener.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
PRESENTATION
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Resolution #C-613-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
September 27,1999, be approved.
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George VanDyk and Dave Clark, c/o Pickering Hydro, 1920 Bayly Street,
Pickering, L1 W 3R7 provided Council with an update of the formation of
a new electric utility. George VanDyk advised that Jim Mason, the Chair
of the Pickering Hydro Electric Commission, has been appointed as the
chair ofthe Board and Duncan Jewel, the Chair of the Ajax Hydro Electric
Commission, was appointed as the chair of the Finance and Human
Resources Committee. Senior staff appointments consist of:
. John Wiersma, the General Manager of Pickering Hydro, has been
appointed as the President and CEO;
. Axel Starck, the General Manager of Ajax Hydro, has been appointed
as the Executive Vice-President of the Distribution Subsidiary;
. Dave Clark, the General Manager of Clarington Hydro, has been
appointed as the Vice-President ofthe Corporate Affairs Group.
The Company was incorporated on July 1, 1999, and has established a
very ambitious target to be operational on November 1,1999.
Dave Clark indicated that a new organization is being established which
contains the best practises of the predecessor utilities. They have
committees at every level examining all policies and procedures in order
to arrive at the best way of doing things. The customers will benefit
through this process. Last week, a structure was announced which places
each employee in a new position. This was done through posting the new
jobs and through interviewing numerous employees. Most employees are
very satisfied with their new positions and excited about making the new
corporation a successful enterprise.
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Council viewed the Region of Durham's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Video.
Resolution #C-6l4-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for consideration ofa
resolution pertaining to the Clarington Youth Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-615-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
WHEREAS the Adult Advisory Committee to the Clarington Youth
Council received a grant from the Municipality to assist the committee in
its work with the Clarington Youth Council; and
WHEREAS the Firehall Youth Project and the Clarington Youth Council
functions are at great risk of being forced to shut down due to financial
problems; and
WHEREAS the Report on Youth Issues from Community
Services/Treasury and the Property Manager has yet to be presented to
Council;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council release the Adult
Advisory Board from the restrictions of the grant and allow the Adult
Advisory Board to utilize the grant at their discretion.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-616-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of Items 1- 2, I - 3, I - 5, I - 10, I - 11, I - 13 and 1- 15.
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James M. Flaherty, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native
Affairs, II th Floor, 720 Bay Street, Toronto, M5G 2Kl updating Council
on the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer. Last summer, his
predecessor issued an invitation to municipalities interested in becoming
demonstration sites. Last October, it was announced that seven
demonstration sites and additional sites continue to be sequenced
quarterly. The first transfer of POA services took place in the North Bay
court service on March 15, 1999. This successful transfer involved an
intermunicipal agreement among more than 20 municipalities. The second
transfer, to the Town of Caledon, representing 10 municipalities in the
Orangeville/Dufferin court service area, occurred on March 29. This
summer, transfers were completed to the City of Brampton for the
Brampton court service area (June 28), York Region for the Newmarket
court service area (July 12), City of Mississauga for the Mississauga court
service area (July 26) and to the County of Prince Edward for the Picton
court service area (August 9). They expect to complete transfers in the
Barrie and Orillia court service areas by the end of September and to
Bracebridge in October. They will continue to work collaboratively to
complete the transfer over the next two years. Although welcome at any
time, submissions will continue to be reviewed on a quarterly basis. The
next review dates are September 17 and December 17, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Correspondence from Mario Veltri, President, Marianna Developments,
1038 Pinetree Court, Oshawa, LlK IP4, thanking Mayor and Members of
Council on behalf of himself and the residents who signed his petition
regarding the proposed walkway at Mearns Avenue. He is deeply
appreciative of the opportunity to appear before Council and by working
together we have shown that Council, Administration, Department Heads,
staff and the residents of this municipality are all working towards the
same goals for our common future.
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting
dated September 21, I 999.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham's Council adopted the following recommendations of the
Finance and Administration Committee pertaining to the summary of
activities for the months of June, July and August 1999:
"THAT Report #1999-A-57 of the Commissioner of Economic
Development and Tourism be received for information; and
THAT Report #1999-A-57 of the Commissioner of Economic
Development and Tourism be forwarded to the Area
Municipalities."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham's Council adopted the following recommendations of the
Works Committee on September 22, 1999:
"THAT Report # 1999- W -95 ofthe Commissioner of Works be
received for information and that a copy be forwarded to the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT the design and installation of a traffic control signal on
Regional Hwy. #2 at Bennett Road in the Municipality of
Clarington be included in the Signal Installation Prograrn for Yr.
2000 with the Municipality of Clarington contributing 50% of the
total project cost and 100% of the operating and maintenance
cost."
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Wayne Arthurs, Mayor, Town of Pickering, advising that at the regular
meeting of September 31,1999, the Council unanimously supported the
merger of the Towns of Pickering and Ajax into one new municipal
corporate entity. Mr. Arthurs supplied the Municipality ofClarington with
a certified copy of the resolution formally passed and a report which
Council considered in conjunction with this resolution pertaining to this
issue. The report is dated September 21, 1999 and deals specifically with
a governance model for a merged Municipal Corporation. A second report
is dated September, 1999 entitled "The Town of Picker inglT own of Ajax
Amalgamation Backgrounder", which is provided for additional
information and context. It has been the clear and stated objective of the
Government since 1995 to restructure municipal government in Ontario, to
reduce the number of municipal governments, have fewer politicians and
provide more cost effective service delivery to taxpayers. They are
prepared to meet each of those objectives. You will note on page 70fthe
Amalgamation Backgrounder Report that Council has requested the Ajax
Council as far back as 1996 to participate in discussions on seeking
partnerships and cooperative servicing. A Joint Public Meeting of the two
Councils was held on March 31, 1997 to discuss this issue and the staff of
both municipalities were directed to identify potential partnership
opportunities. Since the Joint Public Meeting, there have been a great
number of discussion papers and reports on partnership opportunities with
some modest success. After an extensive study, the Ajax-Pickering Board
of Trade has prepared a report entitled "Merger Between Ajax &
Pickering - A Sensible Direction for Municipal Government". This report
is still in draft form but will be released to the public by the Board on
October I, 1999. The extensive and impartial analysis undertaken by the
Board supports the position set out in the resolution that a merger of the
two Towns is a sensible business decision. Since the window of
opportunity to bring this merger into effect for the regular municipal
elections in the Year 2000 is narrowing, Council seeks an early and
positive response to their resolution.
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Minutes of the Regional Municipality of Durham Governance Committee
dated September 21,1999.
(Received for Information)
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Ontario Power Generation Report Card for the month of August 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Sunni Locatelli, Communications Division, Atomic Energy Control
Board, advising Council that the Atomic Energy Control Board now
includes the Point Lepreau nuclear generating station in New Brunswick
in its reporting of public exposure levels to radiation. The second quarter
public radiation exposures from operations at the nuclear power plants in
Ontario and New Brunswick remained extremely low - well below
regulatory limits. Dosage levels are recorded in the Radiation Index, a
quarterly bulletin produced by the AECB. During the three-month period
ending June 30, 1999, the public radiation doses reported for Ontario
Power Generation's Darlington station were 0.7 microsieverts, for the
Pickering station they were 3.2 microsieverts, and at the Bruce station they
were 0.8 microsieverts, while NB Power's Point Lepreau station recorded
doses of 0.5 microsieverts. In comparison, a typical chest X-ray produces
a dose of approximately 70 microsieverts, while a person flying from
Toronto to Vancouver and back would be exposed to about 20
microsieverts from cosmic radiation. The public radiation exposures
indicated in the Radiation Index are for the most exposed persons,
typically those living just outside the boundary of the nuclear generating
station. Most people in the region would have received less, since
radiation doses decrease significantly as the distance from the stations
increases.
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Kristiina Loorand, Area Co-ordinator, Bowmanville/Courtice Campaign,
Ontario March of Dimes, advising Council that throughout the month of
January, the Ontario March of Dimes will be conducting its armual door-
to-door campaign across the province.
(Received for Information)
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The Learning Partners advising Council of National Take Our Kids to
Work Day on Wednesday, November 3, 1999. Take Our Kids to Work is
a flagship program of The Learning Partnership and was launched in the
Toronto area in 1994. Since then it has become a national program with
involvement and support from all the provinces and territories. In 1998 an
estimated 70,000 workplaces across the country hosted approximately
400,000 students in an "interactive and hands-on" day at work. Large or
small, how can our workplace participate?
I. Invite a Grade 9 student - if you are a parent, relative or friend of a
Grade 9 student, invite himlher to spend the day with you at your
place of work, Wednesday, November 3'd, 1999.
2. "Adopt" a student - if you don't have a child of this age, consider
"adopting" a student whose parents may not be working or work in
unsuitable settings. Simply contact your local Secondary School to
let them know that your workplace would like to hose a student(s)
on Wednesday, November 3' , 1999. Most schools and school
boards across the country are committed to Take Our Kids to Work
and have a designated coordinator who will ensure that a
compatible match has been made.
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3. Plan your day with the students - the primary purpose of the day is
for the student to have one on one time with his/her parent or host.
When planning activities, keep this in mind. Additional activities
should be interactive offering additional hands-on experience for
the students.
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Clarington
Community Guide
1999-2000
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Penny Waghorne, Communications Specialist, Darlington Nuclear, Box
4000, Bowmanville, LlC 3Z8 advising that Ontario Power Generation has
reactivated a process Ontario Hydro previously had with Salomon Smith
Barney to provide advice on a range of public/private partnership
regarding Ontario Power Generation's nuclear assets. This process will
help Ontario Power Generation fulfill its obligation to decontrol
generation, which is detailed in Ontario Power Generation's operating
license from the Ontario Energy Board. The high profile of Ontario's
electricity industry restructuring has led to various expressions of interest
from parties wanting to acquire their assets. The Government's direction
set out in the White Paper also encouraged Ontario Power Generation to
pursue "joint ventures and other strategic partnerships with both private
and public sector companies". Salomon Smith Barney is recognized as
having significant expertise in utility mergers and acquisitions. The Bruce
NPD, of Ontario Power Generation's three nuclear stations, represents the
best place to focus at this time for Ontario Power Generation to secure a
public/partnership arrangement. Pursuing such an arrangement for either
the Pickering or Darlington stations is less attractive. Underway work at
Pickering would be disrupted and Darlington is Ontario Power
Generation's newest facility. New partnerships can bring new
perspectives, new energy, and new resources. This can be beneficial for
the consumer, the community and the company. This is particularly
important given the launch of Ontario's competitive energy marketplace in
2000. Ontario Power Generation is a major North American electricity
generating company, based in Ontario. The company's goal is to expand
into new electricity markets, while operating in a safe, open, and
environmentally responsive manner.
(Received for Information)
Correspondence from Public Relations Committee, Bowmanville
Toastmasters, c/o Connie Nelson, 16 Flett Street, Bowmanville, LlC 2K2
complementing the Marketing, Tourism and Communications Officer on
the new format for the Clarington Community Guide, Fall and Winter,
1999-2000. In addition to being both attractive and professional, the
current Community Guide is easy to use and very informative.
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Summary of
Hunting Season
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Resolution #C-6l7-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 2 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-6l8-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-6l7 -99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Jennifer
Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-6l7 -99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Rob Messervey, District Manager, Aurora District, Ministry of Natural
Resources, regarding a summary of hunting seasons in municipalities
within the Aurora District 1999-2000. Summer is drawing to a close and
the fall is fast approaching. For the general information of municipalities
within the Ministry of Natural Resources administrative district of Aurora,
they are sending this letter to advise the municipality of the various
hunting seasons that will be occurring within their respective areas
commencing this fall. Aurora MNR district covers all of the Regions of
Durham, York, Peel and Halton and the City of Toronto. The Ministry of
Natural Resources has provided us with a summary for the major species
or species categories for which there are hunting seasons this fall.
Wildlife management in Ontario is carried out on a Wildlife Management
Unit (WMU) Basis. They have enclosed a copy of the 1999 Hunting
Regulation Summary that illustrate WMU's. They have also provided a
copy of the 1999 Aurora Controlled Deer Hunt Update for the information
of those municipalities where a controlled deer hunt( s) occurs.
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Clarington Waste
Processing Centre
Limited
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Resolution #C-6l9-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 3 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Michael J. Williams, Director, Environmental Assessment and Approvals
Branch, Ministry of the Enviromnent, responding on behalf of the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of the Environment, to our letter of
July 27, 1999, regarding the Clarington Waste Processing Centre
Limited's expansion ofthe former Newcastle Landfill site. The proponent
has recently submitted a draft Terms of Reference for the preparation of an
Environmental Assessment to the ministry. Staff from the Environmental
Assessment and Approvals Branch have suggested some changes to the
document and encourage the proponent to seek more public and
government agency input into the Terms of Reference. If the proponent
decides to proceed with this project, there are several points in the process
where we can make our views known. The municipality will be circulated
a copy of the Terms of Reference when it is formally submitted for the
Minister's approval and will be invited to provide comments. The
Minister will take all interests into consideration before making his
decision on whether or not to approve the Terms of Reference. If
approved, the Terms of Reference will outline how the environmental
assessment will be prepared. There will be further opportunities for
comment during the preparation of the environmental assessment. When
the environmental assessment is formally submitted, the municipality will
again be invited to comment on the proposal. The Municipality will also
receive a copy of the notices and decisions regarding this proposal.
Resolution #C-620-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Clarington Green
Gaels Lacrosse
Club
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Resolution #C-621-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-620-99 be amending by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the
Committee of Clarke Consistuents."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-620-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Correspondence from Steve Cruickshank, V.P. Operations, Clarington
Green Gaels Lacrosse Club, thanking Council for their generous support
over the 1999 season. As defending National Champions, they carried an
onerous responsibility to maintain the standard of excellence associated
with Green Gaels Lacrosse and repeat their performance oflast year. An
undefeated season and some early playoff success failed to prepare them
for a series loss to an equally talented Elora Mohawk team in the Ontario
Final Championship. Having already qualified for the National
Tournament, the Ontario title was a goal they really wanted to achieve. It
saddens him to inform us that there is a large void in the Rickard Complex
showcase and that the Founders' Cup, emblematic of the National Jr. B.
Lacrosse Championship, now resides in the city of Edmonton. On a
happier note, Mr. Cruickshank is please to inform us that, after some hard
negotiations, they were successful in their bid to have Clarington host the
National Championship Tournament in the year 2000. The mammoth task
of organizing a tournament, at this level, has already begun and they
anticipate over 100 players with their management teams, training staff,
families and fans will certainly tax the facility, hotel and eatery resources
of the Municipality. The unfailing support of the Community Services
Department and Facility Management team has been an invaluable
contribution to their success.
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Resolution #C-622-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - lObe received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-623-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-622-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the
Community Services Department."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-622-99 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
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Emergency Medical
Services Program
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Richard J. Armstrong, Director, Health Department, Region of Durham,
advising that Linda Kehoe and himself have been working steadily to get
the management team in place and some structure established for the
Emergency Medical Services program. They are in the final stages of
selecting the Manager of Operations and will be proceeding with selecting
the Manager of Quality and Development and the administrative support
positions in the near future. Prior to this they were working with the
Union and he is pleased to announce that CUPE Local 1764 has ratified
the Agreement in respect to the ambulance program. The Region of
Durham is committed to providing the highest quality of Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) to the residents of the Region. He trusts that we
will want to join their dynamic and dedicated team and assist them in
making this a reality. He would also like to take the opportunity to invite
the municipality to submit designs for the new Durham Region EMS
shoulder flash and crest. The crest should be returned to his office by
October 17, 1999. They will be assessing all entries and making a
decision in late October. There will be some form of appropriate
recognition for the person who has designed the selected crest but they
have yet to determine exactly what that will be.
Resolution #C-624-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - II be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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New Conservation
Authority Act
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R.A. Fowler, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights Alliance, Post
Office Box 483, Durham, NOG lRO, regarding Bill 25, named the Red
Tape Reduction Act, which included extensive changes in Ontario's
Conservation Authorities Act. Listed in Schedule I ofthe Bill, these
amendments proposed expansion of C.A. land use jurisdiction to include
entire watersheds and not just the flood plain, new C.A. powers of entry of
private property including buildings without owner notice or consent and
sweeping definitions of "wetlands" and "watercourses". As a result of
submissions made to government by OPERA and other organizations
some, but not all, of these issues were addressed following 2nd Reading of
Bill 25. Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources advised concerns still
outstanding could be addressed in the Regulations when the new
Conservation Authority Act was promulgated. They were also advised,
evidently in error, that a first draft of such Regulations would be available
in August this year for public input. Conservation Ontario has now
forwarded to C.A. an 8 page draft of generic Regulations for the new
Conservation Authorities Act asking each to comment to its Policies and
Issues Committee with the intention that a finished document would be
available sometime in November, 1999 for MNR approval. This draft
satisfactorily responds to many key issues providing that, as hinted,
granting of additional C.A. powers will apply only to development and
related activities in the flood plain (fill lines) of a waterway and not to the
entire watershed. Conservation Authorities are, by legislation, solely
owned by Municipal Governments in the watershed. Since the staff of
most c.A.s in Ontario are now commenting on proposed draft
Regulations, our Council may wish to ensure that recommendations being
put forward by our C.A. adequately reflect Council views and the interests
of its constituents.
Resolution #C-625-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Streamlining
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The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, 50 Richmond Street East,
Oshawa, LlG 7C7, requesting that we chart our own course and future
governance model for the municipalities within the Region. The Greater
Oshawa Chamber of Commerce is the largest business association in
Durham Region representing over 660 businesses, which employ over
35,000 people in Oshawa and Durham Region. As a leading "Voice of
Business" they strive to create an atmosphere that will advance existing
business and attract new businesses to the area. As the largest business
association in Durham Region, the Chamber strongly advocates that
governments must be more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the
people. One stop shopping for government services is important to
business. They are, along with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, on
record with the province asking them to be more clear, open, and
transparent in its policy direction in regard to the streamlining of local
government. What is puzzling to the business community is there appears
to be a consensus at the Region that the status quo is not acceptable but no
unified commitment to find a "Made in Durham" solution. The Chamber
feels strongly that the Region of Durham and the municipalities must act
immediately to find a solution before the province takes action and
Imposes one.
Resolution #C-626-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 20 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-627-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 5, D - 6, D - 14, D - 15 and D - 16 through D - 19
inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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Correspondence from Patricia Vickery, 3541 Morgans Road, R. R. #8,
Newcastle, LIB lL9, regarding the "proposed" dump in Newtonville.
Mrs. Vickery has been a property owner in Clarke for almost forty years.
There have been many changes during that time. None has been as
disconcerting as the environmental threat caused by ongoing proposals to
expand what was once a small, local dump situated in a former sand and
gravel pit. This dump was 'decommissioned' by the MOE in 1993. The
land that is now proposed as a landfill site is zoned "agricultural".
Consistent with that zoning, active dairy farms border the property. Prior
proposals for rezoning were denied because hydrogeological studies
showed that the soil was unsafe for landfill. There is no direct access
route to the property capable of withstanding the constant pounding of
heavy container trucks. These are but three of numerous valid reasons
why this application should be denied before it costs the taxpayers more
money to examine another proposal. The land has not changed. It is still
hazardous for landfill. Clarington councillors have made rational
decisions regarding landfill in this area. She has faith that sensibility to
the environment and consistuents will prevail.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report PD-l 04-99 and
referred her correspondence to the Director
of Planning and Development)
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Terry Kelsey, Business Manager, International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, 26 Caristrap Street, Unit I, Bowmanville, LlC 3Y7, requesting
that the Municipality of Clarington proclaim October 18 - 22, 1999 Health
and Safety Week and to attend the Opening Ceremonies at Durham
College on October 18, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. and give a two to three minute
presentation.
(Proclaimed)
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W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham, provided some
suggestions for World Mental Health Day in Canada in our community.
National Proclamation on Mental Health - the proclamation they
introduced last year has been named one of the three most creative public
education initiatives among more than 100 countries which took part in
World Mental Health Day in 1998. Local Proclamation on Mental Health
- this is their basic request, that Council pass a motion or proclamation
which states that mental health is a vital community asset, recognizing
World Health Day in Canada as part of that statement. A copy of a draft,
suggested press release was enclosed in the documentation. Patron in
1999 - again this year, Her Excellency Mrs. Diana Fowler Le Blanc has
graciously agreed to serve as patron of World Mental Health Day in
Canada.
(Proclaimed)
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Correspondence from Muriel Moynes, ClaringtonlNewcastle Block
Parents, P.O. Box 66, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, asking for support of the
Municipality of Clarington in promoting the Block Parent program in this
community. Each year, one week in October is designated as Block
Parent Week throughout Canada. Communities are asked to help promote
the Block Parent program and to create a safe community for all citizens.
The ClaringtonlNewcastle Block Parents are requesting that October 24 -
30, 1999, be proclaimed Block Parent Week in the Municipality of
Clarington. Also, in recognition of this week they would like to request
that the Block Parent flag fly at the municipality office on Temperance
Street. They would hope that ifthis request were to be granted that the
mayor or designate would be able to join them for a short ceremony to
raise the flag. Also, if their request is granted they would seek permission
from Community Services to advertise Block Parent Week on the two
service boards i.e. Garnet Rickard Complex and near the Bank of
Montreal.
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Jack Layton, Chair, The White Ribbon Campaign, requesting that the
week of November 25 - December 6, 1999, be proclaimed White Ribbon
Week. Every Council remembers the terrible Montreal Massacre. Now is
the time to proclaim White Ribbon Week for 1999, the lOth armiversary of
this painful time in Canadian history. Once again this fall they are asking
Canadians, especially men, to put on a white ribbon. This simple gesture,
in the weeks and days leading up to December 6th, the armiversary of the
shootings at Montreal's L'Ecole Polytechnique, has become a widely
recognised call to end violence against women. This year is of utmost
importance as it marks 10 years since the shootings. It is a time for
communities to ask whether things have changed. If so, how? If not, why
haven't attitudes and behaviours towards violence against women
changed? The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has endorsed
the White Ribbon Campaign. In 1999, 105 municipalities formally
proclaimed White Ribbon Week. And, in many cases, the Mayor and
Councillors or the city administration distributed white ribbons and had
public poster signings at their municipal offices. Please consider the
following actions by Council:
I. Proclaim White Ribbon Week: November 25 - December 6, 1999.
2. Invite the public to come to our municipal offices or local
participating retailers such as Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix,
and Loblaws stores to get white ribbons and sign the poster.
3. Assign a senior staff member to coordinate White Ribbon
Campaign activities.
4. Request staffto consider participating in Campaign activities
through ribbon and brochure distribution.
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Correspondence from Deborah L. Darrock, 23 Vanstone Court,
Bowmanville, LlC 3V6 requesting that a crossing guard be hired for Lord
Elgin Public School. As a mother of three and care provider for many
more, she is frequently using the crossing area at the intersection of High
Street and Fourth Street/Vanstone Court. Almost daily she witnesses
drivers who don't even notice women with strollers, let alone the children
who are trying to cross them. She also sees many rolling stops, no stops
and total disregard for the student guards. In rainy weather the problem
compounds, with more people driving their kids to school and rushing
through the school zone to get where they are going. The worst scenario
is winter with icy roads escalating the danger for the crossing guards and
those pedestrians they are trying to assist. Mrs. Darrock has noticed this
year that student guards cannot use "STOP" signs - only their crossing
vests or rain coats which are in shreds. This also makes them difficult to
see. Other mothers have commented that it will take a death or serious
injury before anything is done in this case. She prays this is not so.
(Referred correspondence to the Director of
Planning and Development and forwarded a
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Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board,
advising that at its meeting of September 10, 1999, the Board considered a
report regarding a GTSB process for facilitating dispute resolution. This
is one of the Board's mandated responsibilities under Bill 56. The Board
deferred consideration of this matter, directing that Appendix "A" be
circulated to all member municipalities for comment by October 16th to
the Board's Strategic Planning and Review Committee for a report to the
Board at its meeting November 5th. Appendix "B" as referred to in the
report was referred to the Transportation Planning Staff Team for a report
to the Transportation Committee.
(Referred to the Director of Planning and
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Correspondence from Max Lycett, 2698 Concession Road 5, Orono,
LOB IMO, regarding the unnamed road allowance between Pigott Lane
and IGA entrance in Orono. Mr. Lycett and Mr. M. Hartwig are joint
owners of a 0.5 acre vacant resident lot fronting on the south side of Pigott
Lane in the hamlet of Orono. The site is situated on part of Lot 28,
Concession 5, Former Township of Clarke. They have recently been
advised that their lands back on to an unnamed street approximately 12.27
m in width that runs easterly from Mill Street. They respectfully request
that the subject lands be closed and conveyed to allow the adjacent land
owners as opportunity to purchase the lands at a reasonable appraised
value.
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Correspondence from Peggy and Bob Kerr, regarding the "proposed"
Newtonville dump. They are writing to express their concern firstly about
the current application by Newcastle Recycling to amend the zoning
permit of its site to allow a waste transfer station. Newcastle Recycling
has already exceeded the limits of their "auto wreckers" by bringing in
much more than automobiles to the site. They have exceeded the
boundaries allowed for their business and are now on agricultural land.
They have not provided accurate maps of the site. This shows great
irresponsibility and deceit. The roads in the area are not suitable for 60-80
trucks per day, 250 tonnes of garbage. A transfer station already exists
which brings money to the community, another is not needed. Their
second concern is the application by the sister company, Clarington Waste
Processing Centre to reopen and expand their dump site. Five times this
site has been rejected. In 1982 Regional Reclaimers' application to
expand the site was denied. In 1983 there were 200 charges and 40
convictions against these same owners. In 1988 Metro Works Department
dropped this site from its potential Landfill Site List. In 1990 this site was
not on the Durham Only Dump Site List. In 1990 Laidlaw Waste
Management Systems was denied its application for Emergency
Expansion. In 1992 the site was not chosen by Interim Waste Authority.
Laidlaw appealed the decision and was denied. The Municipality of
Clarington does not recognize the existence of this site. The site is on
sand and gravel which is a bad choice for a landfill site. The flow of water
is unpredictable. The area is hydro-geologically sensitive and there is no
foolproofleachate system, creating great concern for ground water and
well contamination. The Kerrs live on Stewart Road, a half mile from the
site off Concession 4.
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They have a quiet, private, ten acre parcel of land with horses. A dump
this close would seriously effect the enviromnent they came here to enjoy.
Their property value would diminish. The owners of Newcastle Recycling
and Clarington Waste Processing Centre have not proven to be
conscientious, responsible individuals when they had a small site and an
auto wreckers.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report PD-1 04-99 and
referred the correspondence to the Director
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Bonnie Oliver, Member and Community Relations Manager, Auto
Workers Community Credit Union, 322 King Street West, P.O. Box 158,
Oshawa, L I H 7L 1, requesting that October 21, 1999 be proclaimed Credit
Union Day. International Credit Union Day will be held on October 21,
1999. This day is a celebration of the accomplishments of more than
10,000 co-operatives, credit unions and caisse populairs from coast to
coast. This year's theme is "Co-operation...Shaping Our Future". When
we envision the ideal future, most of us imagine stable employment,
strong, caring communities, economic security, and control over the
central elements of our lives. Over the past few years we have seen a
dramatic concentration of economic power in the hands of huge multi-
national business interests. Fewer people are making decisions affecting
consumers the world over. And jobs can be whisked from one country to
another on a whim, throwing people out of work and permanently
damaging communities. Co-operatives and credit unions offer an effective
alternative. Strongly rooted in local communities, with control and
ownership in the hands of the local people who use their services, co-
operatives nevertheless are well equipped to complete in a global
economy. Co-operatives share a common philosophy and business ethic
the world over. By their very nature they are predisposed to work
together, and by combining forces they represent sufficient economic
muscle to complete on the world stage.
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Correspondence from L. Crawley and R. Jobe, 4480 Concession Road #4,
R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA 1J0, regarding "proposed" Landfill Site.
Having been residents in the Newtonville, primarily Crooked Creek,
community for over ten years, they have enjoyed the peace and simplicity
that can only be appreciated from country living. They were fortunate to
be able to choose to live in the country...away from the noise, pollution
and activity associated with city living. If excessive commercial traffic on
their roads and scavenging wildlife due to the reopening of the "dump"
had been a consideration they would not have invested their hard earned
dollars in their country property. This area is zoned agriculture, what will
the effects of the run offfrom this "dump" have on the crops that are
grown on the land? What will become of the farmers that are dependent
on their land for their source of income? The concerns they have as a
community are just too numerous to address in a letter, but mentioning
just a few. .. road safety for the children, contamination to their wells,
decreased wildlife, noise and pollution, damage to the roads... resulting in
increased taxes. The fact that their properties have already been devalued
by at least 25% is discouraging, not to mention what further depreciation
they could realize ifthis "dump" is allowed to be reopened. As they travel
the roads in their community they are proud to see the support of the
public by the show of signs "No Dump", while at the same time it is sad
that they have to again address this dead issue.
(Advised of Council's decision and
forwarded a copy of Report PD-l 04-99 and
referred the correspondence to the Director
of Planning and Development)
Memorandum from Patti Barrie was distributed to Council as a handout.
Tony Middleton attended at the Clerk's Department on
October 8, 1999 enquiring about holding a carnival in aid of the Cystic
Fibrosis Association. The carnival is to be held at the Zeller's plaza from
October 13 to 17, 1999. He is able to comply with all sections of By-law
78-50 for the issuance of a permit for the event, with the exception of
providing written notice of the location, nature and date of the event to all
property owners within 120 meters of the property at least 30 days prior to
the special event.
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Resolution #C-628-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Tony Middleton, applying on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis
Association, be grant an exemption of Section 2 (g) of By-law 78-50,
being a by-law to regulate the holding of certain public entertainments,
festivals and parades within the municipality;
THAT the Municipal Clerk be authorized to issue a permit for the holding
of a carnival at the Zeller's plaza located at the corner of King Street West
and Clarington Boulevard, October 13 to 17, 1999, provided all other
requirements of By-law 78-50 are complied with; and
THAT Tony Middleton be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Chuck Murphy, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion, 359
Kent, Ottawa, K2P OR7, requesting support for the 2-Minute Wave of
Silence on Remembrance Day at II :00 a.m. The wars and military
conflicts ofthe 20th Century have taken an onerous toll. From the South
African War at the start of the century to NATO operations in the former
Yugoslavia, more than 1.4 million young Canadians have volunteered to
serve in this country's military and merchant navy and more than 116,000
have given their lives. Entering the new millennium, we need to pause to
reflect on the tragic costs in human suffering of past wars, so that by
remembering the horrors of those wars, we might prevent similar tragedies
in the next millennium. As we close out a century of wars, they call upon
Canadians in all walks of life to honour our veterans and pause to
remember, and give thanks. As the clocks strike 11 :00 a.m. local time this
November II, they envisage a "Wave of Silence" rolling across the nation
as communities from Newfoundland to British Columbia pause in their
activities and observe a silent two-minute commemoration. Computer
keyboards will stop clicking, TV and radio stations will fall silent,
construction sites, stores and factories will be still, and students will pause
in their studies while as a nation we reflect on the price that has been paid
for the bounty we share today.
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Resolution #C-629-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received;
THAT the two minute wave of silence on Remembrance Day be
proclaimed by the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in
accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Chuck Murphy be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-630-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-629-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"THAT an advertisement be placed in the local newspapers to
encourage the community to stop all activities for the two minute
wave of silence; and
THAT Council's position be forwarded to the Kawartha Pineridge
District School Board and to the Peterborough Victoria
Northumberland Clarington Catholic School Board."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-629-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
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Correspondence from Nancy Lavoie, Secretary, The Local Spiritual
Assembly of the Baha'is ofClarington, Box 36, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8,
requesting that the week of November 7 - 13, 1999, be proclaimed as
Unity in Diversity Week. Unity in Diversity week is the 2nd week in
November. It is held during this week every year, across our nation, and
is celebrated by both Bahai and nonBahai alike. The week was initiated
by the Baha'is several years ago for the whole of society - the purpose
being to promote the essential truth of the oneness of humanity. They feel
society should celebrate its diversity, and take pleasure in the beauty it
gives to humanity as a whole. "The earth is but one country and mankind
its citizens." A multicultural event is in the early planning stage for the
Clarington region and will be held on the 13th of November. To help them
promote this event, they are hoping for a declaration from Council,
establishing this week. "The wellbeing of mankind, its peace and security,
are unattainable, unless and until its unity hath been firmly established."
Resolution #C-63 1-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received;
THAT the week of November 7 - 13, 1999, be proclaimed as Unity and
Diversity Week in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in
accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Nancy Lavoie be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional
Council passed a resolution on September 21, 1999, as follows:
"a)
THAT the Notes for Discussion on Cost Impact of Additional
Road Management Systems dated September 7, 1999 be received
for information; and
b) THAT the Notes for Discussion on Cost Impact of Additional
Road Management Systems dated September 7, 1999 be forwarded
to the local area municipalities for review and consultation with
Works Department personnel; and
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c) THAT the local area municipalities be requested to report back to
the Governance Committee by November 30, 1999."
Resolution #C-632-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Director of Public
Works.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-633-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the following Resolution #C-632-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that an information report on this matter be forwarded to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-632-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional
Council passed on September 21, 1999 as follows:
"a)
THAT the draft Terms of Reference for a Fire Services Study, as
amended, be received for information; and
b) THAT the draft Terms of Reference for a Fire Services Study, as
amended, be forwarded to the local area municipalities for review
and consultation with fire service personnel; and
c) THAT the local area municipalities be requested to report back to
the Governance Committee be November 8, 1999."
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Resolution #C-634-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Fire Chief.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-635-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the following Resolution #C-634-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that an information report on this matter be forwarded to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-634-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Texas MacDonald, Acting Reeve, Township of Baldwin, requesting
support for the following motion:
"WHEREAS the closure ofthe spring bear hunt in Ontario affected
towns, cities, businesses and individuals all across this Province in
a negative marmer; and
WHEREAS this closure was due to a political whim or power play
for election purposes and not based on sound or truthful facts; and
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WHEREAS as a result of this closure, a new group of concerned
citizens was formed under the banner name of"C.O.H.A",
Canadian Outdoor Heritage Alliance. It's members are dedicated
to protect and preserve the heritage rights of Canadians to hunt,
fish and trap in an ethical manner while also promoting the
responsible use of renewable fish, game and fur bearing resources.
C.O.H.A. is committed in the assurance that future generations
have the ability to choose if they wish to hunt, fish or trap; and
WHEREAS the basic foundation ofC.O.H.A. is education,
conservation and preservation; and
WHEREAS this is so important to the survival of communities and
individuals in northern and more remote areas in Ontario i.e.
Tourist Country;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT we petition your
Council to endorse this motion. If funds permit, a financial
donation to C.O.H.A., 268 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 1515,
Oakville, Ont. L6J 7S4 would be gratefully appreciated to help
future generations enjoy one or all of these activities."
Resolution #C-636-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mike King, Mayor, The Corporation ofthe Township of Terrace Bay,
advising of a resolution passed by Council on September 20, 1999, as
follows:
"WHEREAS commercial education tax rates in the Province of
Ontario are calculated by individual municipalities based on a levy
provided by the Province;
AND WHEREAS THE Provincial government has calculated an
average for commercial and industrial education tax rate of3.3%;
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AND WHEREAS this variation in commercial education taxes
makes it difficult for businesses in municipalities with high
commercial education tax rates to be competitive;
AND WHEREAS the Province has set a standard residential
education rate of .00414 for 1999, for all residential property in the
Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS Council feels it would be fairer for all
businesses to pay education taxes at the same rate;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Corporation of the
Township of Terrace Bay requests:
I. THAT THE Province establish a standard education tax
rate for commercial properties;
2.
AND FURTHER THAT all municipalities in the Province
of Ontario be requested to support this resolution and
forward a copy of their support to Premier Mike Harris,
Ontario Finance Minister Ernie Eves, Education Minister
Janet Ecker, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve
Gilchrist, the municipality's local M.P.P. and the local
Chamber of Commerce and NOACC."
Resolution #C-63 7-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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"in brief' Clarington This Week September 28 , he noticed quite an
oxymoron. Fore and Fore-closed. In "Fore" a 79 hectare 18 hole golf
course has been approved, with the possibility of building residences
around it. In "Fore-closed" a IS-hectare driving range has been denied.
Now comes the good part, the refusal for the driving range was quote
"result in the permanent removal of prime agricultural land and would not
reflect good planning" also "set a precedent for allowing similar uses on
prime agricultural lands and remove prime agricultural lands from
production." Now here is the question, how many local politicians and
planning staff did it take to make this decision, and how long? Is there
any Class 1 soil in the 79-hectare parcel? And if so, why was it not denied
based on the decision for the 15 hectare parcel? It has been the history for
local politicians and planning staff to use "prime agricultural land" for an
excuse not to grant certain projects, they lack the fortitude to be honest
and up front with the public. If the politicians and planning gurus are so
concerned with "prime agricultural lands" they why do we allow
development in the 401 and Highway 2 corridors from Ajax to
Bowmanville? Is the Dunbury project in Newcastle not built on prime
agricultural land? And what about the lands known formerly as Watson
farms in Bowmanville, and the project south of the 401 at Whitby? He is
not against development, but when are you going to stop using this lame
excuse "prime agricultural land" to deny someone their right to prosper?
He certainly hopes the owners for the 15 hectare parcel appeal to the
Region based on their decision to allow a 79 hectare development to
proceed. Ladies and gentlemen, what is good for the goose is good for the
gander, and if 15 hectares is worth preserving then certainly 79 hectares is.
Resolution #C-638-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received; and
THAT Lucien Lambier be advised that the municipality is considering a
temporary rezoning for the subject property.
"CARRIED"
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council of a
resolution that was passed by the Region of Durham on September 22,
1999, as follows:
"THAT the Region of Durham endorse the need for preparation of
a co-ordinated strategy for the protection and management of the
Oak Ridges Moraine in Durham, York and Peel;
THAT the Region of Durham endorse the process outlined in
Report #1999-P-67 of the Commissioner of Planning for the
preparation of a co-ordinated long-term strategy for the Oak
Ridges Moraine;
THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of
York and Peel, commence discussions with the Province of
Ontario to obtain its commitment to participate in the completion
of the long-term strategy for the protection and management of the
Oak Ridges Moraine initiated in 1991, and that the Province
provide the necessary financial support to complete this strategy;
THAT Report #1999-P-67 of the Commissioner of Planning and
research paper entitled "Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long-
Term Strategy" be received for information and used to support
further discussions with the Province;
THAT the Region of Durham, in partnership with the Regions of
York and Peel, in consultation with Provincial ministries and other
interested parties, initiate the immediate establishment of an
advisory panel of consulting and government hydrogeologists to
provide advise to the Regions on the geology and hydrogeology of
the Oak Ridges Moraine;
THAT the feasibility of development an Oak Ridges Moraine
database be investigated and that staff report back on the results;
and
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THAT Report #1999-P-67 of the Commissioner of Planning and
background paper be forwarded to the Regions of York and Peel,
the Ministries of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Natural
Resources and Environment, Area Municipalities in Durham,
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority, The Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, the Durham
Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, the Aggregate
Producers Association of Ontario, MPP's and MPs for Durham,
York and Peel, and other interested parties for their information
and comment."
Resolution #C-639-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding the need for
preparation for a coordinated strategy for the protection and management
of the Oakridges Moraine in Durham, York and Peel be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-640-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
WHEREAS Clarington Waste Processing Centre Limited is proposing the
continued use and expansion of a landfill on property in Part Lot 11,
Concession 2, and Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession 3, former Township of
Clarke, now Municipality of Clarington;
AND WHEREAS the Council and residents of the Municipality of Clarington
are very concerned with the potential significant environmental impacts that
may result from the continued use and expansion of the landfill;
AND WHEREAS the Council and residents of the Municipality of CIa ring ton
are very concerned about the environmental impacts of the existing landfill;
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AND WHEREAS the existing landfill has never been subject to a
comprehensive evaluation under the Environmental Assessment Act;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment has proposed to pass a
Regulation to designate the Clarington Waste Processing Centre proposal as
being subject to the Environmental Assessment Act (EBR Registry Number
RA9E0006), and has requested the public to submit comments on the
proposed Designation Regulation by October 27, 1999;
AND WHEREAS the notice of the proposed Designation Regulation has been
posted on the Ministry of Environment's Environmental Registry website, and
has not been provided directly to the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Environment
be requested to advise the Municipality of Clarington directly of all proposed
Designation Regulations for proposals located in the Municipality of
Clarington;
AND FURTHER THAT the Ministry of Environment be advised that the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports the proposed regulation to
designate the Clarington Waste Processing Centre Limited landfill proposal
(EBR Registry Number RA9E0006) as being subject to the Environmental
Assessment Act;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Committee of Clarke Consistuents.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
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Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Resolution #C-641-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on September 27,1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-642-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-41-99 be received;
THAT the part-time Clerk I position in the Clerk's Department be made a
full time position, incorporating the duties carried out by the current part-
time Clerk I and the By-law Division Clerk II;
THAT a new By-law Enforcement Officer be approved; and
THAT staff be authorized to hire apart-time Clerk I in the Clerk's
Department to coincide with the transfer of the Provincial Offences Act
Administration.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-643-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the presentation of George VanDyk and Dave Clark be received
with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-644-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Region of Durham be thanked for the copy of the 25th
Anniversary Celebration Video and advised that the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington watched the video with pleasure.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-645-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-147
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-1976 as not being subject to Part Lot Control
99-148
being a by-law to amend the Skateboard and Bicycle
By-law
99-149
being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being
a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and
Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington
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OTHER BUSINESS
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99-150
being a by-law to authorize the execution of the Land
Transfer Agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality ofClarington and the Ministry of Natural
Resources
99-151
being a by-law to authorize entering into a Contribution
Agreement with the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
99-152
being a by-law to appoint a By-law Enforcement Officer
Resolution #C-646-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-147 to 99-152 inclusive
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-647-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing personnel
issues.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-648-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Dwayne Tapp be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment;
THAT Carol Little be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board; and
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THAT Donna Naulls Ruttner be appointed to the Local Architectural
Conservation Advisory Committee.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-649-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-152 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 12th day of October 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-650-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-152 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-651-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"