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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 13, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, December 13, 1999, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor 1. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor 1. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director, Community Services, 1. Caruana (attended until 9:25 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 9:25 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Manager, Development and Review Branch, L. Taylor (attended until 9:25 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:25 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell advised that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Report #4 and By-law 99-187.
Councillor Rowe advised that she would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Item #3 of Report #1.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution #C-754-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
November 22, 1999, and the special meeting of Council held on
December 6, 1999, be approved.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS"
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Resolution #C-755-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-754-99 be divided to allow for
consideration of each set of minutes separately.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-756-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
November 22, 1999 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak stated a declaration of pecuniary interest during the
"closed" session of the special Council meeting held on
December 6, 1999 and refrained from discussion and voting on the
adoption ofthe minutes.
Resolution #C-757-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of the special meeting of Council held on
December 6, 1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Patti Watson, Durham Tourism introduced Michael Ruby of Muskoka
Languages International. Mr. Ruby advised that his company has a new
exchange venture to bring Japanese students to Canada in order to
combine the job of learning and discovery of a unique cultural connection
-living with a Canadian family. He is requesting the community's
support of this program.
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Resolution #C-758-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Board of Trade be added as a delegation.
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George Khouri, Victoria Greene and Adrian Foster presented the Board of
Trade's annual report to the Members of Council. They indicated that
over the last six months they have held some special, informative events
which have provided for networking opportunities among the business
community. A good foundation has been built for economic development
and the business directory has been a good tool for the Board. They have
been involved with the Newcastle and Bowmanville BIAs in promoting
their special events and have put together a rough marketing plan. The
year to date figures were presented from the financial statement.
Paul Dejager, 2932 Highway No.2, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K5 advised prior
to the meeting that he would not be in attendance.
Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC IJ9 addressed
Council with respect to road signs along Highway 401. She has noticed
that some towns and municipalities have chosen a design of signs which
appears to be similar to folk art. It is her hope that Clarington will not
follow suit in erecting signs like this. Secondly, Ms. Stroud applauded the
recent change to the residential parking by-laws which require a minimum
of two outdoor parking spaces for new houses which are being built. Her
reading of the report, however, leads her to believe that the by-law applies
to single and semi-detached homes only and she questioned how parking
congestion will be resolved for townhouses.
Albin Anetter, Invisible Disability Support Network, 436 Rougemont
Drive, Pickering, L 1 W 2B7 appeared before Council and requested an
exemption from the Lottery Licencing By-law which would allow his
organization to operate a nevada lottery at Caner's Restaurant in Courtice.
He indicated that his organization helps many families within the
municipality, however, because their home base is in Pickering they are
not eligible for licencing within Clarington.
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Fred Key, 3 Kingston Road, Courtice, LlE 2R8 addressed Council with
respect to the status of Kingston Road. He advised that a great deal of
work has been done on this road and he assumed by summer's end that
paving would be complete. It has now been finished with tar and gravel
which Mr. Key feels is an inferior road surface and he questions whether
any further work will be done on this stretch of road.
Wayne Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 N onquon Road,
20th Floor, Oshawa, LlG 3S2 together with Brian Collins, Durham
Homebuilders Association advised Council that it is their opinion that the
manner in which Veridian Corporation is planning to recover capital costs
contravenes the Electricity Act. Referring to a letter dated
October 27, 1999, from Alex Stark, Executive Vice President,
Distributions, Veridian Connections, Mr. Clarke and Mr. Collins outlined
several concerns.
Resolution #C-759-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m.
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Resolution #C-760-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 4, I - 5, I - 7, I -16 and 1- 22.
"CARRIED"
Minutes ofthe Newcastle Community Hall Board dated
September 20, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Ms. Suzanne Wilson, 148 Ontario Street, Bowmanville, objecting strongly
to the building of the first skateboard park. This is a frivolous expense,
catering to a very small percentage ofthe population. Ms. Wilson has had
no say whatsoever in the disbursement of her tax dollars for this
skateboard park. She objects even more strongly now to the building of
another skateboard park. Her tax dollars should be spent in more
important areas that would benefit all ofthe residents. As a taxpayer, she
should have a say as to how her tax dollars are spent. She votes "NO" to
the proposed skateboard park.
(Received for Information)
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Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha
Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of the 2000
proposed budget and municipal levy for Kawartha Conservation. They
ask that Council review this material and discuss it with their municipal
representatives. The municipal representatives on the Board of Directors
of Kawartha Conservation are scheduled to vote on the budget and levy on
Wednesday, February 9, 2000. The municipal levy remains unchanged
from 1999 and the vote on the levy will be weighted in accordance with
the apportionment of municipal levy . In the case of our municipality, our
representative will have a vote weighting of 5.0152% based on the total
Region of Durham weighting (20.0608%/4). There is no allowance for the
voting of an alternate to our representative. Approval of the municipal
levy requires a 51 % "yes" cumulative weighted vote of those
representatives present. In order to assist the municipal review of the
budget and levy, Kawartha Conservation is hosting a series of information
meetings for municipal Councils. These are scheduled at their office,
beginning at 7:30 p.m. on January 11, 12, 13, 18, 19,20,25,26 and 27.
They ask that Council inform their office as to the date they wish to attend
with them; this will help in organizing the meetings.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 16, 1999.
(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 a meeting dated November 17, 1999, passed
the following resolution:
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"a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
endorse the position of Whitby Mental Health Centre
Community Advisory Board as stated in the letter dated
October 26, 1999 from Ms. Molly McCrea, Chair, Whitby
Mental Health Centre Community Advisory Board to Dr.
Duncan Sinclair, Chair, Health Services Restructuring
Commission; and
b ) THAT the Health Services Restructuring Commission, the
Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Region's
M.P.P.'s and municipal councils, and the other individuals
listed in Ms. McCrea's letter be so advised."
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that municipal
governments have been hit with several provincial announcements over
the last week, while some are helpful others represent further
downloading. For example, the implementation of the $50 million rent
supplement for low income and special needs housing tenants will help
with the overwhelming affordable housing crisis. On the other hand, the
Province is:
. Keeping $28 million of a $58 million risk allowance from the
federal government while setting up a $30 million capital reserve
fund for the devolved federal housing stock
. Preventing the collection of child care fees from parents costing
municipalities up to $25 million
. Financially penalizing municipalities for not meeting the doubled
community placement targets for Ontario Works
. In response to the announcements, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario is questioning the Province's
commitment to a "successful municipal-provincial partnership."
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding the introduction of
legislation on ambulance extension. On March 23, 1999, the Province
agreed to extend the land ambulance transfer date to January 1, 200 I, and
has incorporated this in Bill 14, More Tax Cuts for Jobs, Growth and
Prosperity Act. Once proclaimed, the Act requires designated
municipalities to notify the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and
local operators at least 120 days before the date when the newly selected
operator will begin to provide the service. If an existing operator does not
receive notice by September 3, 2000, ".. .the operator may continue to
provide land ambulance services in the municipality on and after
January 1, 2001, subject to this Act and the regulations and such terms and
conditions as may be agreed to by the municipality and the operator." In
addition, Bill 14 allows the government to make regulations and develop
financing formulas regarding the 50/50 funding which was also armounced
on March 23'd. The Minister's regulatory power is also enhanced through
Bill 11 , Red Tape Reduction Act, 1999. At the moment, the Minister only
has the authority to make operational regulations applicable to designated
municipalities that deliver the service in-house. This power will be
extended to municipalities that contract out ambulance services. The
regulation making authority will also allow the Minister to provide a
framework for inter-municipal arbitrations and interest and late payments.
Bill 11 also changes the current scheme for the licensing of ambulance
operators to a periodic quality based certification system. The Minister of
Health and Long Term Care will be appointing a certification authority
that will be responsible for ensuring that operators meet criteria required
for certification. The issuance and revocation of the certificate will
depend solely on the operator's ability to meet these criteria. As soon as
Bill II is proclaimed, the Ministry will be working with AMO and other
affected stakeholders regarding criteria, and process.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding $300 million in
Provincial savings have impacts for municipalities. Savings will come
from ministries' operating budgets and a wide array of programs.
Municipal governments and stakeholders, including Local Housing
Authorities have been faxed the announcement's Backgrounder that
provides summary information and the net savings for 2000-2001. The
changes will impact municipalities positively and negatively. Based on
the published numbers, municipalities inherit $49.9 million of new costs
and are to see $33 million in savings. Until they determine the cost of
changes for which there are no municipal numbers, a complete picture of
the impact is impossible. Following is some ofthe information that AMO
will be determining:
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Does the $3 million savings related to welfare fraud and other
social assistance changes benefit municipalities in the 80/20 cost
share?
Are there new administrative costs to achieve the fraud target to be
cost-shared and if so, what is the municipal cost?
What effect do other changes to social assistance, such as the cap
on the provincial contribution to municipal non-health
discretionary benefits and the STEP variable exemption have on
the client and municipal budgets?
What is the cost impact of the increase in police recruit fees for
Ontario Police College and the recent notification to Chiefs of
Police of an increase in fees for non-recruits which moves from per
diem charge of $30.00 to partial recovery of actual costs?
How have the municipal savings for social housing been
calculated?
What makes up the $6 million new costs to municipalities for the
MMAH's cost recovery of non-profit housing program
administration?
What is the individual municipal impact of the $25 million new
cost that requires municipalities to no longer include parent
contributions towards their 20% share of child care fee subsidies?
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding Province Introduces
Further Red Tape Reduction Measures. Bill 11, the Red Tape Reduction
Act, 1999 was introduced on November 4 to reduce red tape, to promote
government through better management of Ministries and agencies, and to
improve customer services by amending or repealing certain Acts and by
enacting two new Acts that relate to municipal government. Many of the
changes are simply housekeeping amendments, corrections of existing
errors in legislation, or updating of terms and/or statutory references.
(Received for Information)
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding the Federal-Provincial
agreement, devolves the administration of social housing from the federal
to the provincial govemment and is the first step towards achieving
municipal "say for pay" and program reform.
(Received for Information)
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Correspondence from Muskoka Language International, R.R. #2 BruneI
Road, Huntsville, PI H 2J3, introducing their company. Their programs
combine the job of learning and discovering with a unique cultural
connection - living with a Canadian family. Thanks to the participation of
Ontario communities, students will have the opportunity to experience and
understand the way of life of Canadians. Without the support of local
communities, international programs like this would not be possible. They
believe that these international experiences create an environment where
students emerge more knowledgeable and more sensitive towards others,
and more confident in their achievements and abilities. Students will have
an experience that will be one of the most valuable times in their life and
return home with memories that last a lifetime.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that Tony Clement,
Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister promised swift action on
recommendations he received on local government in the regions of
Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton-Wentworth, Ottawa-Carleton and Sudbury.
The recommendations were submitted by four Special Advisors appointed
in September to suggest ways to achieve fewer politicians, lower taxes,
better service delivery, less bureaucracy and better accountability in the
four regions. Tony Clement said that he will review the recommendations
within days, and discuss with his Cabinet and caucus colleagues. Across
Ontario, the govemment's efforts to lower taxes and reduce the number of
politicians have already reduced the number of elected officials by 23 per
cent, and generated an estimated tax savings of more than $220 million a
year. The minister said he was keenly interested in continuing to look at
other ways of making government smaller and better in other
communities.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, confirming appointees to the
New Waste Diversion Organization (WDO) who will undertake program
design for waste diversion initiatives for the next year and prepare a longer
term plan.
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Anthony Polci, Special Assistant, Office of the Minister of Transport,
responding to our letter of September 16, 1999, in support of the Town of
Oakville and its Citizens' Committee in its case against Canadian National
(CN). Mr. Polci notes our request that the railways be required to consult
with municipalities prior to introducing major operational changes.
Railways operating under the authority of the Railway Safety Act do not
need to obtain regulatory approval to adjust the scale oftheir operations.
However, the federal government expects the railways to act as good
corporate citizens and consult with affected interests before making
changes. With respect to the Municipality of Clarington's resolution
requesting that the federal government review the process by which the
Agency awards costs in matters of environment concern, it should be
noted that the Agency, as a quasi-judicial tribunal, may use its discretion
in awarding costs related to the proceedings before it. Mr. Polci would
stress that the Minister of Transport does not interfere or advise the
Agency with respect to how it performs its functions.
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Inky Mark, M.P. Opposition Heritage Critic, advising that currently,
debate on Bill C-lO, an act to amend the Municipal Grants Act, is
underway in the House of Commons. The purpose ofthis act, is to
provide fair and equitable administration of payments in lieu of taxes.
Although it has some merit, there are a few concerns that need to be
addressed. Mr. Mark has been participating in this debate and would like
to bring up any specific concerns the municipality may have, relating to
this piece of legislation. He has also been briefed by the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities on the issue, and was surprised to find out they
were not informed as to when Bill C-l 0 would be coming back for debate.
Comments are being invited back to his Ottawa office by the end of
November or following our first meeting thereafter.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding Municipal
Restructuring and Other Municipal Legislation. Minister Clement
introduced a Bill to effect the restructuring proposals submitted to him by
the Special Advisors for the new Towns of Norfolk and Haldimand, and
the new Cities of Hamilton, Ottawa and Greater Surdbury. Their
understanding is that the legislation does not reflect all of the
recommendations of the Special Advisors and the Transition Boards have
not been established. Other parts ofthe Bill are:
. Changes to the Municipal Election Act
. A reduction to the size of Toronto Council
. A retroactive repeal of Section 62 of the Public Utilities Act
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. The direct election of the regional chair in Halton Region as
requested by the Region
. A requirement for the use of French in ballots and other election
materials for elections to French language school boards
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Ontario Power Generation, 700 University Avenue, Toronto, M5G IX6,
releasing report cards, benchmarking the performance of its nuclear
operations against industry standards, for the nine months ending
October 1999.
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Tony Clement, Minister of the Environment, 135 St. Clair Avenue West,
Suite 100, Toronto, M4V IP5, regarding our letter dated
October 12, 1999, opposing the creation of any new landfill sites or the
expansion of any existing landfill sites in Clarington. Any person or
company has the right to pursue a proposal in Ontario. Upon receipt of an
application for a proposal under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the
Environment, the ministry is obliged to review and process the
application. Any submitted application is subject to thorough scrutiny by
the ministry, to ensure that the proposal addresses all the environmental,
technical and social concerns that it may raise. A municipality in which a
proposal is intended to be located has the opportunity to provide
comments with respect to an application. They will take into
consideration any comments provided, from both the municipality and
local stakeholders, before any decision is made on an application. Should
a proposal be in conflict with a municipal decision, the proponent is to
resolve this matter with the municipality or through the legal avenues
available.
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Resolution #C-761-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
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Resolution #C-762-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing resolution be amended by adding the following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be referred to the Committee
of Clarke Constituents."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-761-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Bernadette Spicer, President, The Catholic Women's League, Courtice,
c/o 30 Loscombe Drive, Bowmanville, LlC 3S9, requesting that the
Municipality of Clarington continue to support the commencement of each
council meeting with the Lord's Prayer. They feel there are important
decisions that Council makes on their behalf and believe that having
prayer time for reflection can only benefit the spirit in which these serious
decisions are made.
Resolution #C-763-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 be referred to staff in order to be dealt
with in conjunction with the correspondence from the Town of
Penetanguishene.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council
of the Region of Durham at a meeting dated November 17, 1999, passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, growth in Durham Region is focused on existing
settlements thereby taking advantage of existing infrastructure,
creating livable and efficient communities and protecting the
natural resources of the Region; and
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WHEREAS, the Durham Regional Official Plan recognizes the
Oak Ridges Moraine as a unique landform containing the
headwaters of the Region's rivers and waterfronts and provides for
protection of its special natural and scenic features; and
WHEREAS, increasing development pressures on the Moraine
from residential, resources extraction and recreational uses threaten
the sustainability of this natural resource and all communities
within Durham Region;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Region of
Durham requests the Province of Ontario to take immediate action
to develop a comprehensive long term strategy to protect the Oak
Ridges Moraine in partnership with the relevant stakeholders and
to provide the necessary legislative tools and Provincial Policy
Statement to ensure implementation ofthe strategy;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Region of Durham
urges the Province to institute a moratorium on further
development on the Moraine until a long term strategy to protect
this resource is in place;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution
be forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario,
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official
Opposition, Liberal, The Honourable Howard Hampton, Leader,
New Democratic Party, MPP's for Durham, Area Municipalities in
Durham, the Regions of York and Peel, the City of Toronto,
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe
Region Conservation Authority, Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority, and Kawartha Region Conservation Authority."
Resolution #C-764-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
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Resolution #C-76S-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding a comprehensive
long-term strategy to protect the Oak Ridges Moraine be amended in the last
paragraph to include the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-766-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham, as amended, be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
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The foregoing Resolution #C-76S-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED".
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Joseph E. Drumm, Regional Councillor, The Corporation of the Town of
Whitby, advising that the following notice of motion was put on the
Regional Council Agenda for December IS, 1999:
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"THAT effective in the Municipal Elections of November 2000,
Councillors be elected directly to Durham Regional Council;
FURTHER, that in the Municipal Election of2003, Regional
Council be represented by 2 members from Whitby, 2 each from
Pickering, Ajax and Clarington, and 4 from the City of Os haw a,
and that Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock have I representative each;
THAT in the Municipal Election of200J, the Regional Chair be
elected at large;
THAT local Councils reduce their numbers accordingly;
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AND FURTHER that the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and
Housing be requested to make the appropriate changes to the
Regional Municipal Act.
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Resolution #C-767-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be tabled until after the Regional
Governance seminar scheduled to be held on January 11 and 12,2000, in
order to allow for a report to be received from the seminar.
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Debbie Clarke, Executive Assistant, Valiant Property Management,
177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor, Oshawa, LIG 3S2, expressing concerns
regarding Veridian Connections and the process of servicing of new
subdivisions as expressed in the letter of October 27, 1999, addressed to
Nick Iozzo of G.M. Sernas. They feel strongly that the developer should
be the one to hire an independent electrical engineer to design an electrical
distribution system within a plan of subdivision. Veridian's role would be
simply to comment on the design to ensure the system being proposed is
adequate, but not be responsible for the design itself. Since the designing
engineer has to sign off on the drawings as well as certify that the
installation is correct, and is therefore responsible for any problems, they
will be very careful to ensure the work is correct for the design itself.
Also the developer should have the right to go to tender for the actual
construction of the system with Veridian being one of the bidders, if they
so choose. Just as with any other services that the developer is responsible
for installing there would be a maintenance period during which the
developer is responsible for any deficiencies. The changes to the method
of supplying electricity to new subdivisions is very complicated. As such
they are working with their consultants to see what other issues will be of
concern. They have contacted both UDI and the Durham Builders'
Association and understand that they too have strong concerns regarding
the process proposed by Veridian as well and will be forwarding these
concerns.
Resolution #C-768-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item I - 22 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
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Resolution #C-769-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-768-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and referred to Veridian Corporation in order for a review of their
policy to be undertaken and a report to be forwarded to Council by
the end of January outlining the policy and the reasons behind it."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-768-99 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
Correspondence Item D - 26 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-770-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 13 through D - 26 inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence from Joe Bonura, 2 Audrey Court, Courtice, LIE 2B3,
resigning as a member of the Committee of Adjustment effective
immediately. The reason for Mr. Bonura's action is that effective
January 3, 2000, he will be employed by the Municipality of Clarington's
Building Department. As an employee ofthe municipality he cannot be a
member of any Committee, this would be considered a conflict of interest.
(Letter of resignation accepted with regret, and
thank Mr. Bonura for his dedication)
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Sgt. Scott Burns, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services
Unit, Durham Regional Police Services, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa,
LlG 4B7, regarding the implementation ofa community neighbourhood
watch in Mitchell's Corners. Through the implementation of Crime
Prevention Programs, dedicated community volunteers work with police
to help reduce crime in their communities. One such "Citizen Involved"
Crime Prevention Program is Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which
employs an elegantly simple technique of "neighbours looking out for
neighbours" to reduce threats of crime against potential victims. This
letter is to introduce the Municipality to a group of concerned citizens who
want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence, devotion
and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a
Neighbourhood Watch within their community. They have met all criteria
as set out in the Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch
Guidelines" and have received a commitment from their fellow
neighbours of at least 75% participation. The Durham Regional Police
Service endorses this new organization as an official Community
Neighbourhood Watch. It is recommended that they be granted
permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in their area as
a crime deterrent.
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Correspondence from Harold Mills, 37 Carruthers Drive, advising Council
of how the people on Carruthers Drive feel about the town and its staff.
Carruthers Drive use to be inhabited by quiet people that we never heard
from. They only paid taxes and voted. But now with the indiscriminate
ticketing of vehicles, which has no basis other than a cash grab, we have
got the neighbours talking. Mr. Mills currently has four vehicles and
among them they have received nine or ten tickets this year. He has lived
here since 1981 and this is the first year that he or his neighbours have
gotten this special treatment. For 18 years they have had no problem on
Carruthers until the town edicts or By-law people created a problem.
There were always cars parked on the street so the town declares cars have
to be moved offthe street, so people parked in their driveways, which
usually meant that some of the car was over the sidewalk. So the By-law
people started ticketing cars over the sidewalks.
(Correspondence referred to the Clerk's
Department)
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Joan E. Chalovich, Mayor, Town of Cobourg, requesting our participation
in a millennium history project to which the Town of Cobourg has already
committed its support. The plan is to have a real William Weller
stagecoach run along the original mid_19th century route from Toronto to
Kingston. Along with the arrival of the stagecoach in each community,
celebrations and festivities will be planned. Plans are that en route the
horse-drawn stagecoach will stop in sixteen town centres, recreating
wherever possible and with our support the conditions, styles and
excitement that accompanied similar runs during the summer of 1850.
Plans are also to create a commemorative broadsheet newspaper with one
page devoted to each town along the route. Halfthe editorial content of
each page will be requisitioned from the local Historical Society or
appropriate group in each town that participates in this event. One quarter
of the text will be a fictionalized narrative ofthe trip containing colourful
characters, contemporary issues and debates of the period, plus
descriptions of the travelling conditions and geography of the time. The
final quarter of each page of the sixteen page publication will be devoted
to promotion of the participating community's modern features, including
tourism, lifestyle and development potential. For the project to succeed
with greatest impact, support of the major communities along the route is
required. The Millennium Committee of the Town of Cobourg has made a
commitment to support this project. They invite the Municipality of
Clarington to commit to joining in this entertaining, educational and
exciting millennium project.
(Correspondence referred to the Marketing,
Tourism and Economic Development
Officer)
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Correspondence from Rob Lupton on behalf of the management and staff
of Millwork Home Centres and Rushwood Truss, expressing their
concerns to the Municipality of Clarington regarding the rezoning that
Oshawa Council is putting through at Harmony and Taunton. He has
spoken to Oshawa Council about this matter on two occasions and he is
continuing to express his concerns there. The city paid a consultant to tell
them that they should have a power centre in Oshawa. When asked, the
consultant, Robin Dee thought that 10cating it at Harmony and Taunton,
did not have the population to support it. His study indicated that it should
be closer to the centre of town. Mr. Lupton agrees with that. There will
be a power centre coming into Stevenson Road/Champlain area in the
future. First Professional has secured the land and tenants are lined up.
There will be the Wal Mart as well as a Revy Home Centre, which is a
120,000 square foot box home centre, similar to Home Depot. The
council is not willing to address this fact in their decision about the
rezoning of Harmony and Taunton.
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He has never seen a project of near this magnitude get approvals so
quickly through Oshawa Council before. They are concerned about the
impact that it will have on their plarmed project at Clarington, and may
postpone or cancel their development there. The Clarington Centre has
been a well managed, orderly development growing along with the
population. The Oshawa proposal by their own admission is ahead of the
population growth but they are intent on proceeding nonetheless.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
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Terry James, Publicity Director, Durham Ontario Senior Games,
1111 Harvest Drive, Pickering, LlX IB5, requesting our support and
consideration of a $200.00 donation. The Durham Ontario Senior Games
Organizing Committee has been providing special activities for men and
women over 55 years of age since 1982. Men and women from across the
Durham region have been participating in a number of athletic activities
each year since their inception. The committee is desirous of continuing
its community involvement next year in a very special way. With the year
2000 being our Millenium Year, the committee would like to present a
very special Millenium Awards Luncheon that would honor all of the
'seniors' who win their events during the upcoming Durham Senior
Games. This event would be held immediately following the Durham
Games in April and May.
(Correspondence referred to the 2000
Budget discussions)
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1.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, 100 Whiting Avenue, Oshawa, LlH 3T3, advising that the
CLOCA Board of Directors on November 16,1999, passed the following
resolution:
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"THAT the CLOCA Board of Directors endorse the
recommendations ofTRCA Report entitled The Future of the Oak
Ridges Moraine;
THAT CLOCA Board of Directors urge the Province to place a
moratorium on all development in the Moraine until this study is
complete;
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Conservation
Authorities with a portion of the Moraine contained within their
jurisdiction and ask that they support the resolution; and
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region of
Durham, local municipalities, the Premier and opposition leaders,
local MPPs, STORM and other environmental groups."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Plarming and Development)
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Joseph Dalrymple, St. Paul's United Church, 178 Church Street,
Bowmanville, LIC lT9, requesting that the municipality assistant in the
Ecumenical Service to be held at the Rotary Park on Sunday,
June 4th, 2000, by closing off parts of both Temperance and Queen Streets.
He is requesting that Temperance Street be closed from the top of the hill
in front of St. John's Anglican Church down the incline to the park and
that Queen Street be closed approximately fifty feet in either direction.
They are expecting the service will begin at 2:00 p.m. and last about two
hours but to allow sufficient time for both set-up and disassembly they ask
that the streets be closed from 11 :00 a.m. until 5 :00 p.m.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
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Correspondence from six students of Bowmanville High School,
requesting a park bench at the corner of Wests ide and Baseline Road so
they may sit and wait for the bus. They have also offered to help raise
money to pay for the bench.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
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Sgt. Scott Bums, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services
Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa,
Ll G 4B7, regarding the implementation of a community neighbourhood
watch in North Orono. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention
Programs, dedicated community volunteers work with police to help
reduce crime in their communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime
Prevention Program is Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which
employs an elegantly simple technique of "neighbours looking out for
neighbours" to reduce threats of crime against potential victims. This
letter is to introduce the Municipality to a group of concerned citizens who
want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence, devotion
and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a
Neighbourhood Watch within their community. They have met all criteria
as set out in the Durham Regional Police Service "Neighbourhood Watch
Guidelines" and have received a commitment from their fellow
neighbours of at least 75% participation.
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The Durham Regional Police Service endorses this new organization as an
official Community Neighbourhood Watch. It is recommended that they
be granted to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in their area as a
crime deterrent.
(Permission granted for the appropriate
signage to be erected)
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1.L. Ellard, Director, Ministry of the Solicitor General, 19th Floor,
25 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, M7 A I Y6, informing Council of an
innovative approach to emergency preparedness sponsored by Emergency
Measures Ontario. The "Partnership Towards Safer Communities"
program fosters joint community/industry efforts to reduce the potential
impacts of accidents which could involve hazardous substances. This co-
operative spirit can further be seen in the joint activities of Emergency
Measures Ontario and the Major Industrial Accidents Council of Canada
(MIACC). He is certain that we will appreciate how our community
would benefit from adopting this program of emergency preparedness.
Joint community/industry preparedness could well result in a swifter, safer
response in any potential emergency situation.
(Correspondence referred to the Fire
Department)
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Correspondence from Darlene and Robert Charron, 2284 Boundary Road,
Blackstock, LOB lBO, concerning their neighbours (Richard Traynor and
Heidi Haney) parking a transport plus a long trailer on their property at
2292 Boundary Road. Their neighbours have been cited by the By-law
Department for parking their transport on Boundary Road and Mr. and
Mrs. Charron have seen it there many times over night. The transport is
black and you cannot see it on dark foggy nights. They have seen as many
as three transports parked in Mr. Traynor's driveway. The Charrons have
already written a letter to Mayor Hamre about their situation and the
people directly next door to them at 2288 Boundary Road, Mr. and Mrs.
Beasley. The Charrons carmot sleep at night especially during the summer
time when Mr. Traynor arrives home late at night and backs his transport
trailer in the driveway. They have shouted abuse at Mrs. Charron while
she was working on her property. The Charrons are requesting that
Municipal By-laws stay the same and not be amended for one person.
(Correspondence referred to the
By-law Enforcement Division)
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Paul Mylemans, Administrator-Clerk, Township of Middlesex Centre,
10227 Ilderton Road, R.R. #2, Ilderton, NOM 2AO, advising that the
Township of Middlesex Centre on November 17, 1999, passed the
following resolution:
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"THAT WHEREAS the Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) levy a licence fee for the playing
of music within Community Centres and halls under Tariff #8, the
Copyright Board of Canada, at a rate of $61.58 for dancing
functions and $30.76 for non-dancing functions;
AND WHEREAS the collection of these fees is done on an event
basis and is the sole responsibility of the municipality for the
collection and all associated collection costs;
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AND WHEREAS certain private halls and certain municipalities
are not participating in the collection of these licence fees, which
creates an uneven market for the renting of halls and community
centres;
AND WHEREAS the licence fee, in some cases is greater than the
cost to rent the hall;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Township of
Middlesex Centre objects to the request, on a selective basis by the
Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers of Canada
(SOCAN), to collect fees pursuant to Tariff #8;
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AND THAT the Township of Middlesex Centre petitions the
Government of Canada and the Copyright Board of Canada to
apply an armual blanket of fees, charging a fee per square footage
of floor space, similar to other tariffs collected for the playing of
music in bars and restaurants;
AND THAT all municipalities in the Province of Ontario be
requested to support this resolution and forward a copy of their
support to the Copyright Board of Canada, Honorable John Manley
Federal Minister ofIndustry and their local Federal Member of
Parliament.
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Resolution #C-771-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Office of the Mayor, Corporation of the City of Mississauga, advising that
the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting on
November 19, 1999, passed the following resolution:
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"THAT a single Greater Toronto Area (GT A) wide training facility
for fire, police and ambulance not be pursued;
AND FURTHER THAT GTA municipalities be encouraged to
investigate the feasibility of using existing facilities run by the City
of Toronto for firefighter recruit training;
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AND FURTHER THAT the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs
encourage community colleges to work with the Office of the Fire
Marshall to develop a program which will form the basis for
firefighter certification, leadership, management training for
officers and recruitment in Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT GTA municipalities undertake local area
studies to examine the feasibility of establishing emergency
services training facilities in cooperation with the affected
professional associations, other public sector departments and the
private sector;
AND FUTHER THAT any local area studies carried out are
reported to the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs for information
and dissemination;
AND FURTHER THAT joint efforts and alliances between
municipalities and regions be encouraged."
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Resolution #C-772-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information and that
the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs be advised of Council's previous
action on this matter.
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Office of the Mayor, Corporation of the City of Mississauga, advising that
the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting on
November 19, 1999, passed the following resolution:
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"THAT the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee demand
that the federal government through the Minister of Fisheries
immediately accept the environmental approval of the 407 and
provide the 407 with their permission for the immediate
construction of the east leg of the 407."
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Resolution #C-773-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information.
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Office of the Mayor, Corporation of the City of Mississauga, advising that
the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting on
November 19, 1999, passed the following resolution:
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"THAT the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs send the data from
Peel and Halton regarding social housing replacement reserves to
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and request
AMO to call a meeting with the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
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Resolution #C-774-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Office of the Mayor, Corporation ofthe City of Mississauga, advising that
the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting on
November 19, 1999, passed the following resolution:
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"BE IT RESOLVED that the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs
Committee endorse the resolution passed by the City of Brampton
Council on October 25, 1999, requesting the Province to:
a) extend the December 15 education payment due date to
January 15,2000;
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expedite the payment of fourth-quarter CRF allocations to
municipalities;
c) defer payment of monthly provincial invoices for other
LSR programs; and
d) provide funding to municipalities to help with the costs of
tax relief programs to business ratepayers who carmot pay
their full 1998 and 1999 taxes."
Resolution #C-775-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution of the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs
be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
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Office of the Mayor, Corporation of the City of Mississauga, advising that
the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs at a meeting on
November 19, 1999, passed the following resolution:
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"THAT the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee
recommends that the Province of Ontario assist the three Regions
in coordinating a consistent policy across the Oak Ridges Moraine
and adopt it as Provincial policy immediately."
Resolution #C-776-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the GT A Mayors and Regional Chairs
be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham at a meeting held on November 17, 1999, passed the following
resolution:
"a)
THAT the Region of Durham urges the Minister of Health
and Long-Term Care to significantly increase the range and
level of and funding for addiction services in Durham
Region and, in particular, those of Destiny Manor;
b) THAT the Medical Officer of Health review the full report
on drug use by Ontario students prepared by the Centre for
Addiction and Mental Health and report on the survey
findings as the affect Durham Region and further provide
recommendations on issues he deems relevant to the
residents of Durham; and
c) THAT Durham's M.P.P. 's , municipal councils, addiction
service providers and the Durham Haliburton Kawartha &
Pine Ridge District Health Council be so advised and asked
for their support."
Resolution #C-777 -99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham be endorsed by
the Council ofthe Municipality of Clarington.
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Community
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Shortage of
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham at a meeting held on November 17, 1999, passed the following
resolution:
"a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
strongly urges the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
to approve and fund the proposals submitted to her
Ministry by the community mental health programs of the
Durham Mental Health Transfer Payment Group;
b) THAT the Region's M.P.P.'s, municipal councils,
hospitals, the Durham Haliburton Kawartha & Pine Ridge
District Health Council be so advised and asked for their
support; and
c ) THAT the Regional Director, Central East Region,
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Durham
Mental Health Transfer Payment Group be so advised."
Resolution #C-778-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham be endorsed by
the Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
Joarme Young, Clerk, Village of Fenelon Falls, 21 Market Street,
Box 179, Fenelon Falls, KOM INO, advising that the Village of Fenelon
Falls at a meeting on November 1, 1999, passed the following:
"Council of the Village of Fenelon Falls requests that, due to the
shortage of General/Family Practitioners in Ontario, the provincial
government allow foreign doctors to practice in Ontario;
Council of the Village of Fenelon Falls also requests that the
provincial government opens up new first-year medical school
positions for the year 2000 and increase the number of graduate
positions in family practice;
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Fenelon Falls intends to apply to the Ministry of Health for an
under serviced area designation for General/Family Practitioners.
Fenelon Falls will be in an emergency situation in the near future
due to the upcoming retirements of most of our current doctors
who are already working very long hours to try to accommodate
their patients. Doctors at the Medical Centre in Fenelon Falls have
been trying to recruit new doctors for the past eight years, with no
success;
The Council of the Village of Fenelon Falls requests that AMO
circulate this resolution to the Municipalities of Ontario and that
the municipalities in turn send their resolutions of support to the
local provincial representatives regarding the urgent matter of the
shortage of doctors in Ontario;
The Council ofthe Village of Fenelon Falls further requests that
AMO lobby the Provincial Government, Ministry of Health in
order that we may resolve this very serious problem."
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Resolution #C-779-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Correspondence from Paul A. Hader, 228 Timpson Drive, Aurora,
L4G 5M7, requesting immediate implementation of safety measures for
horseback riding stables and riding camps in the Municipality of
Clarington. Seven months ago, on Sunday, April 18, 1999, his family
drove to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville in York Region to enjoy a
family day at the Wagon Wheel Ranch. Their day turned into a living
nightmare because while horseback riding their ten year old daughter
Elizabeth Hader died. Elizabeth was killed when she fell from a horse that
bolted out of the group and galloped to the starting area. She hung on
screaming for help but fell when the horse tumed. Her foot got entangled
in the stirrup and she was dragged over 150 metres by the galloping horse.
She struck her head and died from traumatic head injuries. He asks that
the Municipality ofClarington take immediate action to minimize the
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Over six thousand other people from across York Region and Ontario, also
feel this way and have documented their support. Associations such as the
Ontario Equestrian Association, Certified Horseman Association, British
Horse Society and American 4H Clubs, have established comprehensive
minimum safety standards for horseback riding stables. These
organizations recommend the use of approved riding helmets, riding
boots, certified trail ride leaders and other safety measures; however, they
are powerless to act if an irresponsible operator chooses to ignore the
advice of responsible knowledgeable professionals. The Town of Aurora
and the Towns ofWhitchurch-Stouffville and Georgina have implemented
safety by-laws. Mr. Hader is requesting that the Municipality of
Clarington implement this by-law.
Resolution #C-780-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
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THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information and
referred to the Clerk's Department.
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A. Michael Jagger, Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Township of
St. Joseph, P.O. Box 187, Richards Landing, POR IJO, advising that the
Township of St. Joseph on November 9, 1999, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS it is the policy of the Government of Ontario to shift
the delivery of health care from in-patient hospital care to home
care wherever possible;
AND WHEREAS the provincial government has mandated that
Community Care Access Centres provide home care services;
AND WHEREAS the provincial government is responsible for
funding Community Care Access Centres;
AND WHEREAS the current level offunding is insufficient to
meet the increased demand for home care without reducing the
level of services;
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AND WHEREAS the resulting reduction in service is having an
adverse impact on elderly residents the program was originally
meant to serve;
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AND WHEREAS the resulting reduction in the level of home care
service will lead to increased demand for in-patient health care
services and facilities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of St. Joseph
hereby petitions the Government of Ontario to increase funding to
Community Care Access Centres to levels sufficient to meet the
increase demand for services;
AND THAT the needs of those served by Community Care Access
Centres be provided for in a holistic manner;
AND FURTHERMORE that this resolution be distributed to all
municipalities in Ontario soliciting their support and requesting
that copies of their supporting resolutions be sent to the Minister of
Health, the Premier of Ontario and this municipality.
Resolution #C-781-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 23 be received for information.
"MonON LOST"
Resolution #C-782-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution ofthe Township of St. Joseph's pertaining to
the shift of delivery of health care from in-patient hospital care to home care
wherever possible be endorsed in principle.
"CARRIED"
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Bob Evans, Executive Director, Canadians for Responsible and Safety
Highways (CRASH), Box 1042 Station B, Ottawa, KIP 5Rl, advising
Council of their views concerning the negative impact of Federal and
Provincial government trucking policies and regulations on municipal
infrastructure and safety. They are concerned that ongoing lobbying by
the trucking industry association may result in trucks that are up to 50 per
cent longer driven by drivers required to work up to 40 per cent more
hours a week. Giant multi-trailer trucks and tired drivers make a
dangerous cocktail. Saskatchewan and Alberta already allow longer
trucks and driving hours. According to the CRASH 1999 Report Card on
Big Truck Safety, these two provinces also have a big truck crash death
rate 40 per cent higher than the national average. The Regional
Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton (RMOC), which has a population of
721,000 adopted a resolution opposing longer trucks and longer weekly
hours for truck drivers and calls for improved safety. They encourage
Council to endorse the following resolution and send it to the Federal and
Provincial Transportation Ministers and our M.P.P and M.P., with a copy
to them.
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"THAT Council endorse the resolution prepared by CRASH
(Canadians for Responsible and Safe Highways) aimed at
improving government trucking policies that negatively affect
municipal infrastructure and safety and that this resolution be
forwarded to the Federal Minister of Transportation, the Provincial
Minister of Transport and local M.P.'s and M.P.P.'s; and
THAT the message sent to Federal and Provincial Ministers
include a reminder of their own agreement in 1988 to implement a
National Safety Code for trucks."
Resolution #C-783-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing resolution from CRASH be endorsed by the Council
of the Municipality ofClarington.
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Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, Corporation of the Town of Whitby,
requesting Council's endorsement of the following resolution which was
passed by the Town of Whitby on November 29,1999:
"WHEREAS the Region of Durham has undertaken a review
regarding the future delivery of services, including local services
which will impact governance at the local municipality level; and,
WHEREAS the Region has retained the services of Armstrong,
Kitchen as consultants to assist the Governance Committee in this
process; and,
WHEREAS Armstrong, Kitchen are on record as strong advocates
oflarge single tier municipalities; and;
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WHEREAS the Town of Whitby has concerns that Armstrong,
Kitchen are not in a position to fairly evaluate alternate governance
options which shall include the creation of a modified two tier
structure with service realignment based on best practices, void of
service duplication, having a significant reduction in political
representation, less bureaucracy, clear lines ofresponsibility, better
accountability and more efficient service delivery;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT,
1. The Town of Whitby request the Region of Durham to
terminate the consulting services of Armstrong, Kitchen
forthwith; and
2. The Region of Durham be requested to fully consult with
the local municipalities regarding the terms of reference of
any future governance and service realignment review
which may impact services presently delivered by local
municipalities.
Resolution #C-784-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 25 be received for information.
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RECORDED VOTE"
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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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George Vadeboncoeur, C.A.O.lTown Clerk, Town ofPenetanguishene,
10 Robert Street West, P.O. Box 5009, Penetanguishene, L9M 2G2,
advising that the Council of the Town ofPenetanguishene has decided not to
appeal the Ontario Court of Appeal decision on the Lord's Prayer issue to
the Supreme Court of Canada. The decision not to appeal was a difficult
one for Council and was reached after Council consulted with residents of
Penetanguishene, members of the clergy for the various churches in Town,
and obtained legal experts in the field of Canadian Charter issues. Council
considered its options very carefully and concluded that an appeal of the
Ontario Court ruling would have a limited chance for success. Please be
advised that in order to set the proper moral tone for Council meetings
Council has decided to recite a non-denominational prayer which is an
adaptation of the House of Commons prayer.
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Resolution #C-785-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 26 be referred to the Clerk's Department
for review and recommendation.
"CARRIED"
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NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-786-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has made it clear that governance reform
and/or services realignment must be accomplished by the Region of Durham
and its eight municipalities;
WHEREAS any new governance model and/or service realignment will have
significant impact to the employees of the Municipality of Clarington;
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington runs a very lean and efficient
operation, and recognizes the contribution of all employees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington strongly recommends that any downsizing affecting the
employees ofthe Municipality ofClarington be accomplished by attrition
namely retirement and voluntary severance; and
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THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of
Durham.
"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 # 1
G.P.A. Report
December 6, 1999
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Item #3 of
Report # 1
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Resolution #C-788-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on December 6, 1999, be approved.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOnON"
Resolution #C-789-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-788-99 be divided to allow for
consideration of Item #3 separately.
"CARRIED"
The remainder of Report #1 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED."
Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #3
of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject
matter. Councillor Rowe advised that her husband is a partner in Clinic
Buildings (1997) Ltd.
Resolution #C-790-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-133-99 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Barry Walters on behalf of
Clinic Buildings (1997) Limited be referred back to Staff for further
processing and preparation of a subsequent report pending receipt of all
outstanding comments; and
THAT all interest parties listed in Report PD-I33-99 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #2
Vicious Dog
Declaration
Dejager
PI4.AN
Report #3
Cash Activity
Report Month
Of October 1999
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Resolution #C-791-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report CD-49-99 be received; and
THAT the vicious dog declarations served on Anthony Paul Dejager be
upheld.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-792-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-75-99 be received;
THAT, in accordance with provision of Chapter M-45, Section 79 (1) of
the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Treasurer reports the cash position of
the Municipality ofClarington for the month ended October 31,1999, is
as shown on the schedule attached to Report TR-75-99; and
THAT Part "A" of the expenditures for the month of October 1999, be
confirmed.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell pecuniary interest with respect to Report #4; vacated his
chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Inc. who is
referenced in the report.
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REPORTS
Report #4
Principles
of Understanding
Blue Circle Inc.
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Resolution #C-793-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report SOLIC-2-99 be received;
THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf
ofthe Municipality to execute an agreement to amend the Principles of
Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of
Clarington dated November 3, 1997 to extend the "Unwinding Date" from
December 31, 1999 to February 29, 2000, with all other terms and
conditions to remain the same and time to remain of the essence.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-794-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Confidential Report CD-50-99 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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Resolution #C-795-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Michael Ruby be thanked for his presentation and that it be
received with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-796-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the armual report ofthe Board of Trade be received with
appreciation and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-797-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Evylin Stroud be received and acknowledged
with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-798-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT an exemption from the Municipality's Lottery Licencing By-law be
granted to the Invisible Disability Support Network to allow for them to
operate a nevada lottery at Caner's Restaurant in Courtice.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-799-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Fred Key be acknowledged and referred to staff
in order for appropriate action to be taken.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-800-99
Moved by Councillor Young, 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:
99-179
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-1982 as not being subject to Part Lot Control
(1317870 Ontario Limited)
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99-180
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle
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99-181
99-182
99-183
99-184
99-185
99-186
99-187
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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
being a by-law to amend By-law 93-144, a by-law to
regulate the Clearing Away and Removal of Snow and Ice
from the Roofs of Buildings and from the Sidewalks
Within the Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Lease
Agreement with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority the Owner of three parcels of land, the first being
a portion of the Bowmanville Valley Conservation Area
located in Part Lot 13, Concession 1, in the Former Town
of Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of CIa ring ton and
the second, and third being portions of the Bowmanville
Harbour Conservation Area located in Part Lot 11, Broken
Front Concession in the Former Town of Bowmanville,
now in the Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement
with Green Martin Properties Ltd. the Owners of Plan of
Subdivision 18T-98004 and any Mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -98004
being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Lease
Agreement with Green Martin Properties Ltd. the Owners
of Plan of Subdivision 18T-98004, who has an interest in
the said lands and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington in respect to Block 3 within draft PIan of
Subdivision 18T-98004
being a by-law to authorize the entering into an Agreement
with the Canadian TODS (Tourism Oriented Directional
Signage) Organization and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to authorize the entering into an Agreement
to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue
Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
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Resolution #C-801-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-800-99 be divided to allow for
consideration of By-law 99-187 separately.
"CARRIED"
The vote was then called on the first and second reading of By-laws
99-179 to 99-186 inclusive and "CARRIED."
Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
By-law 99-187; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting
of the subject by-law. Councillor Schell indicated that the by-law relates
directly to his employer, Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Resolution #C-802-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law 99-187 and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-803-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-179 to 99-187, inclusive
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-804-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider a personnel matter.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-805-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Sarah Nelson be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment for a
term concurrent with the term of Council; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-806-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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Councillors Rowe and Schell stated disclosures of pecuniary interest
earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the
confirming by-law.
Resolution #C-807-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-188 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 13th day of December 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-808-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-188 be approved.
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Resolution #C-809-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:32 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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MAYOR