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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
November 8,1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, November 8,1999, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
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Also Present:
Council observed two minutes of silence in remembrance of those
veterans who fought for our country.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Councillor J. Rowe (on vacation)
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, 11. Marano
Assistant Director, Community Services, B. Taylor
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
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Councillor Novak indicated that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to the two delegations and Addendum
No.2 of Report PD-70-99.
Councillor Young stated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item # 16 of Report # 1.
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
PRESENTATION
DELEGATIONS
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Resolution #C-686-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
October 25, 1999, be approved.
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Mayor Hamre presented a municipal flag to Lieutenant Commander
Don Foster and representatives of the Bowmanville Sea Cadets.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the
delegations; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that members of her
family reside in the immediate area which is the subject of the delegations.
Hannu Halminen, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl,
addressed Council with respect to Addendum No.2 to Report PD-70-99
(Item # 10 of Report # 1). Mr. Halminen stated that he supports staff s
report in this matter based on the following:
. The lands conform to the Durham Regional Official Plan and to the
Municipality's Official Plan;
. The draft plan conforms to an Environmental Impact Study which was
approved by Council (a two-year process);
. The draft plan conforms to the Glenview Neighbourhood Plan and is
backed up by various transportation studies;
. The current zoning on the property is R4, (high density), therefore the
zoning requested is a decrease in density;
. The draft plan conforms to the Provincial Significant Wetland
Mapping;
. Economic benefits derived by both the Regional Municipality of
Durham and the Municipality of Clarington from Development
Charges which must be paid;
. The project provides for 320 man years of employment; and
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. Denial of the project will deny 114 families of enjoying Clarington's
lifestyle.
Mr. Halminen requested that Council overturn Committee's
recommendation of November I, 1999, and approve the recommendations
contained in the staff report.
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2MI, thanked
Councillors for voting to deny the development outlined in Addendum
No.2 to Report PD-70-99 (Item #10 of Report #1) thereby preserving the
municipality's natural heritage.
Resolution #C-687-99
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 - 8, I - 17 and I - 19.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence from John O'Toole, M.P.P., congratulating and thanking
Council for the excellent launch of the "Great Lakes College."
(Received for Information)
Judy Herod, Communications Co-ordinator, Ganaraska Region
Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority's Conservation Ecology Park received a major boost this week
with the announcement of a $98,000 grant, or approximately one-third of
the project's funding, from the federal government's Canada Millenium
Partnership Program. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Ecology Park
promises to be one-of-a-kind for Ontario. It will be a living, educational
demonstration park where people can come to relax and enjoy nature or
actively learn how to apply conservation techniques on their own
properties. The GRCA submitted an application for the funding last
spring after collaborating with area businesses, schools and conservation
organizations which pledged time and money to help make the park a
reality. All eight municipalities in the GRCA's watershed committed their
support.
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The park will be created on the 10-acre property surrounding the GRCA's
main office, at Highway 28, just north of the Highway 40 I interchange in
Hope Township. The busy location faces a major hotel and several
restaurants and will draw both tourists and area residents into a natural,
relaxing setting where they can walk along a boardwalk and meandering
trails or sit and enjoy a picnic.
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that the House of
Commons Finance Committee will be conducting pre-Millennium Budget
consultations in November. The consultations provide an opportunity for
municipal governments not only to respond to the federal government's
commitment to a new national infrastructure program from the perspective
of their community's infrastructure needs, but also to show support for
FCM's Quality of Life Infrastructure Program proposal. FCM President
Synard therefore has urged member provincial/ territorial municipal
associations as well as the five cities in which regional hearings will be
held, to submit a brief and appear before the Committee. FCM's
presentation is scheduled tentatively for November 17, 1999.
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Correspondence from Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Suite 15,
Toronto, M5H 2N2, enclosing the second printing (September, 1999) of
"Toronto. My City. A Safe City.", A Community Safety Strategy for the
City of Toronto. This report from the Task Force on Community Safety
provides Council's vision of community safety as a City priority. Toronto
is one ofthe safest cities in the world. The challenge is to keep it that
way. The Task Force on Community Safety's mandate was to develop a
comprehensive, coordinated and community-based plan for the City of
Toronto that would make Toronto a world leader in crime prevention. The
Task Force held extensive consultations, and worked with community
partners to build on best practices, policies and programs to take a root
cause approach analysis in seeking solutions to safety concerns for
Toronto residents and communities.
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The Visual Arts Centre ofClarington, P.O. Box 52,143 Simpson Avenue,
Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, advising Council that after reviewing proposals
from as far away as Alaska, a jury composed of artists Penelope Stewart,
Marianne Lovink and Wendy Wallace, selected work by Toronto
installation artist Madeleine Lamont to be the Visual Arts Centre of
Clarington's Art on Public Lands project for the year 2000. The Art on
Public Lands Project is a joint endeavour between the V AC and the
Municipality of Clarington, funded by the V AC, with technical support
from the Municipality. The 1999 project, which will be on display
through the winter, is "Spillway Gate" by Pennsylvania artist Cynthia
Harper.
(Received for Information)
News Release from Bell Canada, "Rural Communities in Southern Ontario
Receive $11.5 Million in New Telecommunications Services." The
Ontario government, Bell Canada and two public sector partners are
investing $11.5 million to extend high-speed data services to rural and
small communities in Southern Ontario. Investments of up to $3.5 million
from the province and $8 million from Bell Canada will provide
significant upgrades to the telecommunications data network in smaller
communities and rural areas. Two non-profit partners, The Ontario Rural
Council (TORC) and the Regional Networks for Ontario (RNO), will
contribute support and resources to the project. The program will mean
new or expanded telecommunications services for 270 rural communities.
The "Data Services Improvement Program (DSIP): Connecting Rural
Ontario", will allow businesses in smaller communities and rural areas to
compete on an equal footing with their competitors in urban centres.
Higher-speed data services and improved access to the Internet will
provide local businesses, residents and communities with opportunities for
new and improved business and community services. Future applications
could include videoconferencing, long-distance education, telehealth and
e-commerce.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham at their meeting held on October 29, 1999,
passed the following recommendation:
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"a) THAT the Ministry of Environment be requested to defer a
decision on the application by Newcastle Recycling(A390327),
until an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan to
permit the proposed use, has been submitted and dealt with; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #1999-P-71 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Ministry of Environment and the
Municipality of Clarington."
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
October 19,1999.
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Michael Zygocki, Michael Zygocki Limited, 378 King Street West,
Oshawa, LIJ 2J9, praising Council for trying to retain the Lord's Prayer.
Fifty years ago we fought against an evil force whose desire it was to
impose their will upon others. Yet today, it seems to Mr. Zygocki that
more and more we are giving in to what is termed to be "politically
correct" without giving any thought to our forefathers. Today, our
heritage is trampled on by a few, and he feels that Council is brave and
don't be ashamed to say a prayer. His hat is offto Clarington Council
who still start their meeting with the Lord's Prayer. He hopes we will
continue to do this well into the next century.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham's Council at their meeting on October 20,1999, adopted the
following resolution:
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"a) THAT Report # I 999-MOH-22 of the Medical Officer of Health be
received for information; and
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b) THAT Report #1999-MOH-22 of the Medical Officer of Health be
forwarded to the Councils of Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering
and Whitby, Ontario Power Generation, the Pickering/OPG
Liaison Committee, the Board of Health for the Bruce-Grey-Owen
Sound Health Unit, the Works Committee and the Ministry of
Labour for information."
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Correspondence from Gord Robinson, Fair Manager, Durham Central
Agricultural Society, thanking Council for their support in making the
Durham Central Agricultural Fair a success.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a
certified copy of By-law #61-99, being a by-law to appoint a Committee
of Council for the purpose of conducting hearings under section 20 of the
Development Charges Act.
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OntarioPower Generation, providing Council with a copy of September
1999 Nuclear Report Card.
(Received for Information)
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Federation of Canadian Municipalities, 24 Clarence Street, Ottawa,
KIN 5P3 - advising that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
is encouraged that the federal government has acknowledged the need to
ensure adequate and effective competition in Canada's airline industry,
and to ensure continued service to small communities at a fair price. FCM
National Board of Directors recently expressed concerns about the
negative impact a merger of Canadian and Air Canada would have on cost
and service levels of air travel across Canada.
(Received for Information)
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Eleanor Clitheroe, President and CEO, Ontario Hydro Services Company,
advising that the Ontario Hydro Services Company has met the year 2000
challenge. By embracing a methodical and comprehensive program, our
company is on track and on target in its Y2K program and they believe
that they will continue to provide their customers with the safe and reliable
transmission and distribution of electricity through the December 31, 1999
rollover. Prior to June 30, they met their Y2K "Operational Readiness"
goal. This important milestone marked the completion oftheir testing and
remediation of digital hardware and software assets, which could have had
an impact on their transmission and distribution of electricity and their
day-to-day business operations. The date-sensitive equipment that they
identified has now been restored and deployed back into service. From
now until the end of the year, the focus of their Y2K Program is two-fold.
First, they have a rigorous change control program in place throughout the
organization to safeguard the state of Y2K -readiness that they have
achieved. Secondly, they are coordinating and working with other
industry participants on year-end rollover preparations. They have
reached the point in their Y2K program, where they believe they have
significantly reduced the risks associated with Y2K. By undertaking a
thorough contingency planning effort, including participating in key drills
such as the continent-wide North American Electricity Reliability Council
Y2K Drill in September, they are helping to lower those risks even further.
Their contingency plans leverage the flexibility, back-up procedures and
response times already built into their daily operations and restoration
management so that they can be prepared to respond to any foreseeable
Y2K problem that might occur during the rollover period.
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Correspondence from Jack Hampsey, 56 Ashdale Crescent, Bowmanville,
LlC 3M9, advising the Municipality ofClarington's Council ofa
complaint regarding parking at the City of Oshawa' s Hospital Cancer
Centre.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, advising that the Region of Durham's
Council at their meeting held on October 20, 1999, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Region of Durham endorse the resolution received from
the Region of Peel (Attachment #1 to Report #1999-F-64 of the
Commissioner of Finance) with a copy of the endorsement to be
sent to the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Finance, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing and Area M.P.P.'s;
b ) THAT the Province of Ontario be urged to provide a more accurate
and detailed breakdown of pooling costs;
c) THAT the Region of Durham reiterate its position that housing and
social service responsibilities should not have been downloaded to
the municipal level but that these costs are appropriately 'pooled'
at the Provincial level and funding by Provincial revenues; and
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Local
Municipalities and Regions in the 905 area."
Resolution #C-688-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation, 1305 Pickering Parkway, Pickering,
indicating that they had earlier advised that the Ontario Property
Assessment Corporation (OP AC) was in the process of establishing their
budget for the year 2000, and that they would be providing their financial
requirements to their member municipalities by November 1999. This
would have allowed us adequate time to incorporate the cost for property
assessment services into our year 2000 budget. They are pleased to
announce that they are providing this information earlier, and that they
have been able to maintain the amount which the Corporation requires
from its members for the year 2000 at the 1999 figure of $130.0 million.
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Findings of the
Long Term Capital
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Resolution #C-689-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information.
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Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, The Regional Municipality of Halton,
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, L6M 3Ll, advising that the Council ofthe
Regional Municipality of Halton at their meeting on October 27, 1999,
passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT Report CS-134-99 re: Halton Non-Profit Housing
Corporation - Findings of the Long Term Capital Replacement and
Financing Study be received for information and that the report be
forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
the Federal Minister responsible for housing, the GT A Mayors and
Chairs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and
Halton's MP's and MPP's.
2. THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested
to implement the following recommendations of the Social
Housing Committee Report dated November 1998:
. A technical audit will be conducted at the province's expense
to determine the condition of all social housing stock in
Ontario.
. The province will ensure that the social housing stock is in a
proper state of capital repair before devolution.
. Based on the technical audit, and following any necessary
capital repairs, a study be done to determine the appropriate
level of capital reserves for public, non-profit and co-op
housing.
. The province will fund new capital reserves for public housing
in each Consolidated Municipal Service Manager (CMSM),
based on this technical audit.
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. The province will top up any underfunded reserves to the level
recommended based on the technical audit and model. The
federal government should also top up under funded reserves in
cost-shared projects. To simplify and improve reporting, pubic
and non-profit/co-op housing will use the same definition of
"capital" .
Resolution #C-690-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Regional Municipality of Halton regarding
Halton Non-Profit Housing Corporation - Findings of the Long-term Capital
Replacement and Financing Study be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
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Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, forwarding a copy of a
letter that she received from Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing regarding the Greater Toronto Services Board's role in
reviewing government in the GTA. Ms. McCallion sought clarification
from the Minister with respect to a statement included in a letter dated
August 23, 1999, from the previous Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, wherein it was inferred that restructuring of municipal
government in the GTA would be linked to the mandatory review of the
GTSB due to be completed by December 31, 2000. The Minister very
clearly states that the GTSB is not permitted to exceed its mandate to
include any governance matters affecting the restructuring of
municipalities.
Resolution #C-691-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 19 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Correspondence Item D - 11 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-692-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 4, and D - 7 through D - 11, inclusive.
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Correspondence from Jim Leipsig, 29 Downham Drive, Bowmanville,
regarding on street parking. Recently, his neighbour received a couple of
parking tickets for parking his car on the street. One was for three hours,
the other for parking too close to his own driveway. The uncomfortable
part of all this, on those particular nights, his vehicles were not the only
ones parked on the street. This made for an awkward situation for the rest
of the neighbours. This also made it clear as to who was complaining.
Which leads him to a sensitive area, that being the complainant spoke to
someone either on Council, perhaps a fellow lodge member, or someone
they know in the By-law Department. Which also makes for another
situation that causes unnecessary problems within a community. That
being, a nameless neighbour dispute where one uses the overtaxed
resources of our community for their own self-serving purposes. Your
Worship, he knows that there are times when the parking by-laws must be
enforced. If ever he finds himself in that situation, it is done with
professionalism. He is also aware that the Municipality does not make a
point of sending enforcement officers out to enforce parking just to add to
town coffers, for it that were the case, they would not have free downtown
parking. Mr. Leipsig suggests having mediation with a by-law department
officer when dealing with these delicate incidents.
(Correspondence referred to the
By-law Enforcement Division for review)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
ofthe Region of Durham on October 29,1999, passed the following
recommendation:
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"a) THAT the Region of Durham supports the commencement of
discussion between relevant government agencies and other
stakeholders to resolve the jurisdictional issues related to the
regulation of floating structures used on recreational waterways for
human habitation as suggested by the Township of the Archipelago
in its resolution of February 19, 1999; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #1999-P-75 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Federal Environment Minister, the
Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, the Durham Region
MP's and MPP's, the Township ofthe Archipelago, and the Area
Municipalities of Durham Region."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
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Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City ofMississauga, advising that the GTA
Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee on October 15, 1999, passed the
following recommendation:
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"THAT the Mayors and Regional Chairs ofthe GTA encourage
our firefighters (both Chiefs and Union Leaders) to meet to discuss
an integrated/shared training program for the GTA particularly
focussing on new recruits and special attention paid to a program
for volunteer firefighters and report back to the GT A Mayors and
Regional Chairs meeting of January 2000.
(Correspondence referred to the Fire Chief
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Correspondence from Doug W. Hately, 3 First Street, Bowmanville,
LlC 2A2, advising that the quality oflife in central Bowmanville would
be improved if the horn blowing for the CPR crossing at Scugog Street
were discontinued. Crossing gates would have to be installed and
insurance issues addressed. The City of Oshawa has been successful in
eliminating horn blowing at a number of locations, but the process is time
consuming and involves the Canadian Transport Commission, the railway
and the municipality. Will Council support a motion to study and
implement the elimination of horn blowing at the Scugog Street crossing?
(Correspondence referred to the
By-law Enforcement and Public Works
Departments)
Correspondence from Willie Woo, regarding a motion to have the salaries
of elected officials tied into the Chief Administrative Officer's listed job
rate. Mr. Woo would like to see this process taken directly out of the
hands of elected officials all together. The question Mr. Woo would have
for Councillor Young is who approves the salary grid and the listed job
rates? If Council approves, directly or indirectly, a salary increase for the
CAO, would this not have a direct affect on the salaries of the Mayor and
Councillors? Council would still not be putting itself at arm's length in
this process. He certainly does not disagree that this process of salary
increases for elected officials deserves a review. He would suggest a
citizens panel look not only at the issue of salaries but also mileage,
conference expenses, pensions and benefits and the severance package.
The idea of a citizens' panel is not a new idea and one that the Regional
Councillors looked to when they increased their salaries.
(Advised of Council's decision regarding
Report ADMIN-35-99)
Correspondence from Margaret and Tim Gordon, Regional Road 18,
Crooked Creek, regarding the proposed Newtonville dump. The last
paragraph of the article by Jacquie McInnes "Residents applaud possible
full study on dump?" - Canadian Statesman October 14, 1999 - says it all.
When questioned about the breaking of a municipal zoning by-law by the
auto parts operation, Mr. Lovekin responded that "If you followed every
regulation, you'd have a big problem". Does that mean that the 'client' of
Mr. Lovekin's (Hale), intends to avoid all problems, or simply the BIG
ones? With that attitude of both Clarington Waste and it's spokesman,
why is the dump even being allowed to be considered by any level of
Government?
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The disposal of waste is a "profitable business", Mr. Lovekin, spokesman
for Clarington Waste says so - and they believe him. But they think it is
unconscionable to expect, one's neighbours to pay for only 'one' to profit.
There are too many, too close to warrant more waste being dumped on
prime agricultural land. They are not aware that any suggestion to share
the profit from more waste has been offered to those who stand to lose if
this expansion were to be allowed. No, They think that if the 'waste folks'
are so enamoured with the idea of profit for waste, they might consider
finding an area 'suitable'; follow the rules and regulations and have the
job of knowing they are not abusing their neighbours.
Resolution #C-693-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT a copy of Report PD-1 04-99 be forwarded to Margaret and
Tim Gordon and that their correspondence be referred to the Director of
Planning and Development.
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Rachel Dao, Program Manager, Share The Warmth, P.O. Box 60016,
1052 Pape Avenue, Toronto, M4K 3Z3, requesting from the office of
Mayor Hamre a letter in support of the program, the presence of the mayor
at one of eight program launches planned for December 6, 1999, at 11 :00
a.m. and that municipal governments pass a resolution supporting the
initiative. Share the Warmth is a registered, non-profit charitable agency
dedicated to converting 100% of all public donations to energy for low
income families and front-line relief agencies. Share the Warmth does not
give money, rather STW purchases energy on behalf of qualified
applicants in order to provide warmth to those in need through the cold
winter months. In partnership with major hydro and gas utilities, Share
the Warmth provides emergency, energy-blind, needs-based relief to
families vulnerable to becoming homeless, and agencies directly involved
in serving homeless people.
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Resolution #C-694-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT The Share the Warmth Program be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT a letter in support of the program be forwarded from
Mayor Hamre.
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Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health for the City of Toronto
Health Unit, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2N2, advising that the
Board of Health at its meeting on September 21, 1999, had before it a
report (August 27,1999) from the Medical Officer of Health respecting air
quality and Canada-wide standards for particulate matter and ground level
ozone. The Board of Health adopted the aforementioned report, with
amendments, and in so doing, directed that this report be forwarded to
other municipalities in Ontario with a population greater than 50,000 with
a request that they endorse these recommendations.
Resolution #C-695-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Clerk's Department
in order to obtain a current standard for particulate matter and ground level
ozone from the Regional Health Department.
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William Roberts, CAO/Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Hanover,
341-IOth Street, Hanover, N4N IPS, advising that the Council of The
Corporation of the Town of Hanover on October 25, 1999, passed the
following resolution:
"WHEREAS Ontario, particularly rural and northern communities
faces a serious shortage of physicians;
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AND WHEREAS this shortage will become critical due to an
increasing aging population;
AND WHERAS those physicians practising in under-serviced
areas work long hours under mounting stress;
AND WHEREAS medical funding has been curtailed drastically
by both Federal and Provincial governments;
AND WHEREAS, medical student enrolment has decreased since
1992 due to inadequate funding;
AND WHEREAS public government funding accounts for at lease
50% or more of a physician's education and training;
AND WHEREAS it is essential that Federal, Provincial and
Municipal governments, in conjunction with the Canadian Medical
Association and their Provincial counterparts make a concerted
effort to address these problems in medical funding, medical
school enrolment and training and the provision for an adequate
number of physicians in all settings; urban, rural and northern
communities;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, that the following action be
seriously considered;
THAT the Federal and Provincial governments restore funding to
medical schools to pre 1993 percentages;
AND THAT additional funding be provided to allow for increased
medical school enrolment to meet projected physician shortages
for the next 25 years;
AND THAT medical students be funded through an incentive
grant by the Provincial government for up to 30% of their tuition
costs provided they agree to practise in Canada for a period of 10
years upon completion of their internship. Within this grant
structure should be a provision for reimbursing this grant at a
scaled rate of service refund should such students migrate prior to
this 10 year period;
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AND THAT medical students in their final two years of medical
school be eligible for a further 20% grant for tuition and other
expenses if they agree to practise medicine for 5 years in a
northern or rural community that is classified as under-serviced.
Should this contract be terminated before the term expires, then
provision for reimbursing a scaled percentage of this fund be
made;
AND THAT local municipalities and/or local hospitals be allowed
to contract with individuals physicians for 5 to 7 year terms to
provide service with a financial incentive to relocate to such under-
serviced communities. Should the contract be terminated prior to
the term agreed upon, reimbursement be made commensurate with
balance of the unfilled portion of the contract;
AND THAT selection for medical schools be revised to provide
placements for aspiring physicians who will agree to practise in
northern and rural community settings;
AND THAT other reimbursement models other than a fee for
service be explored to ensure a physician has an adequate income
without having to see an increasing number of patients;
AND THAT emergency services in outlying hospitals be
rationalized to allow adequate coverage by physicians and that
such services not be commensurate with those provided by a walk-
in clinic;
AND THAT the Ontario Medical Board not procrastinate unduly
when investigating on the credentials of physicians who wish to
practise in Ontario and who have graduated from a well known and
accredited medical school;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of Health, College of
Nurses and the Ontario Medical Association facilitate the training
and approve the use of Nurse Practitioner, based on the
Saskatchewan model and to use such para-professionals in outlying
northern regions and in remote rural regions where this may be
practical and feasible;
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AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in Ontario for their support, and forwarded as well
to, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the
Provincial and Federal Ministers of Health, the local MPP and MP,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario Medical
Association, the Ontario Nurses Association and the Grey Bruce
Huron Perth District Health Council for their consideration and
action.
Resolution #C-696-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Gilles Lorie, Municipal Clerk, The Corporation ofthe Village of
Casselman, advising that the Council of the Village of Casselman
approved the following recommendation:
"BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Council's members of
the Village of Casselman acknowledge receipt of the petition
addressed to the Ministry of Transportation as stated hereafter:
"The following petition is addressed to the Ministry of
Transportation of Ontario. At the numerous requests from the
population of Casselman and it's surrounding, we would like to
demand that the written and road tests be given in Casselman every
week. It is necessary that this service, proven to be essential, be
provided on a weekly basis especially with the implementation of
the "Graduated Licensing Program". It is unsatisfying for our new
drivers to have to wait more than six months for a road test
appointment. Also, concerned are our seniors, our classified
drivers and our new residents which needs to attend your offices
on a regular basis and where the lack of service causes them
different inconveniences."
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Council's members of the Village of Casselman
support and endorse the petition as stated.
2. The said petition is sent to the Minister, Ministry of
Transportation.
3. That the municipalities in the Province of Ontario be
requested to support and endorse this resolution.
4. That all municipalities in the Province of Ontario send a
copy to their respective members of provincial parliament
to the Minister, Ministry of Transportation.
Resolution #C-697-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence from Guy Hubbard, regarding the inadequate lighting at
the Fitness Centre. On Friday, November 5, 1999, Mr. Hubbard's
daughter was attending a Public Swimming Program at the C1arington
Fitness Centre. While leaving the Fitness Centre she was unable to see
properly due to inadequate lighting and as a result she fell and chipped her
permanent teeth.
Resolution #C-698-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to stafffor review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Report # 1 Resolution #C-699-99
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
November 1,1999
Item #9 of
Report # 1
Blackcreek
Developments
DI4.DEV.95.020
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on November 1, 1999, be approved with the exception of
Items #9, #10 and #16.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect
to Items #9 and #10 of Report #1; vacated her chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated
that members of her family reside in the immediate area of the
developments.
Resolution #C-700-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the following Resolution #GPA-359-99 as amended by Resolution
#GPA-360-99 be rescinded:
THAT Addendum Report to PD-70-99 be received;
THAT Report PD-70-99 be received;
THAT the following recommendations contained in Report
PD- 70-99 be approved once the Ministry of Natural Resources has
established the wetland boundaries and determined that they will
not be negatively impacted by the development;
THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 18T -95029 filed by
D.G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek
Developments be recommended for approval to Durham Region
Planning Department subject to the conditions contained in
Attachment No.3 of Report PD-70-99;
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Blackcreek
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THAT the rezoning application DEV 95-020 submitted by
D.G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek
Developments be approved and that the amending by-law attached
to Report PD-70-99 be forwarded to Council for adoption;
THAT by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to
Council at such times the condition of draft approval have been
satisfied; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD- 70-99 and any
delegation be forwarded a copy of Report PD-70-99 and be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Resolution #C-701-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-70-99 and Addendum No. I and Addendum No.2 to
Report PD-70-99 be received;
THAT the draft plan of subdivision application 18T -95029 filed by
D.G. Biddle and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be
recommended for denial to Durham Region Planning Department;
THAT the rezoning application DEV 95-020 submitted by D.G. Biddle
and Associates on behalf of Black Creek Developments be denied; and
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Report # I
Victorian
Bandstand
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report Addendum No.2 to PD-70-99
and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
Councillor Young stated a declaration of pecuniary interest with respect to
Item #16 to Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Young indicated that his family's business will
be completing the work on the bandstand.
Resolution #C-702-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report ADMIN-32-99 be received;
THAT Council approve the use of the Clarke Library grounds for the
construction of a Victorian Bandstand in the Year 2000 and that staff
assist the Clarington Concert Band; and
THAT a copy of Report ADMIN-32-99 be forwarded to the Clarke
Library Board, Orono Business Association and the Clarington Concert
Band.
"CARRIED"
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Governance
Committee
Terms of
Reference
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Report #3
Clarington's
Future Prospects
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Resolution #C-703-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report FD-21-99 be received; and
THAT a copy of Report FD-21-99 be forwarded to the Regional
Governance Committee.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-704-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report ADMIN-34-99 be received;
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to retain Enid Slack
Consulting Inc. to assist staff for the purpose outlined in Report
ADMIN-34-99, with an upset limit of $25,000 to be drawn from the
Working Funds Reserve Account #2900-1-X; and
THAT the purchasing by-law be waived for this contract.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton X
Councillor Novak X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Councillor Young X
Mayor Hamre X
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REPORTS
Report #4
Resolution #C-705-99
New Year's
Eve Party
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Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-46-99 be received;
THAT the request received from Beverly Jeeves to hold a New Year's Eve
Party in the Andrew Street Parkette on December 31, 1999, be approved,
with the exception of the holding an open-pit fire;
THAT an exemption of Section 2. (I) of By-law 92-160 be granted to
Beverly Jeeves to allow for a fireworks display to be held on
December 31, 1999 in the Andrew Street Parkette;
THAT any additional lighting in the parkette be set up a the organizers'
cost and all clean up be completed to the satisfaction ofthe Director of
Public Works and at the organizers' costs; and
THAT Beverly Jeeves be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor and Resolution #C-706-99
Councillor's Salary
H09.GE Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report ADMIN-35-99 be received for information.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
Resolution #C-707-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report ADMIN-35-99 be tabled for two weeks.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C- 708-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington wish the
Bowmanville Sea Cadets well in all their future endeavours.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-709-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-160
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation
of the Municipality ofClarington and Bennett Paving &
Materials Ltd., Oshawa, Ontario, for Dale Park Subdivision -
Completion of Outstanding Works
99-161
being a by-law to Provide for a Prompt and Coordinated
Response to an Emergency
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C- 710-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-160 and 99-161 be
approved.
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Resolution #C-711-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington urge the Town of
Penetanguishene to file an appeal to the recent court decision to cease the
recital of the Lord's prayer to open Council meetings.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-712-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT staff bring forth a report outlining the existing newspaper
advertising policy for consideration by the General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillors Novak and Young stated disclosures of pecuniary interest
earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the
confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-713-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-162 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 8th day of November 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-162 be approved.
Resolution #C-715-99
"CARRIED"
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:56 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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