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PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
November 9, 1998
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, November 9, 1998, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
A minute of silence was observed in recognition of Remembrance Day.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Divisional Manager, Fire Department, G. Weir (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (attended until 7:53 p.m.)
Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to Correspondence Item I-II.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution #C-802-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 26,
1998, be corrected on page 27 by deleting the name "Irene Lynch" and
replacing it with the name "Irene Rinch"; and
THAT the minutes, as corrected, be approved.
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Fire Chief Mike Creighton introduced Gord Weir to the Members of
Council. Mr. Weir has recently been promoted from within the Fire
Department to the position of Division Manager.
Dennis Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Courtice, LIE IM9 addressed
Council with respect to the municipality's fencing by-law. He indicated
that he presently has an 8 foot fence around his properly which he has
been informed is in contravention to the by-law. For personal reasons, he
wishes to keep the fence at this height.
Resolution #C-803-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved,
with the exception of Items 1-7, I-II, 1-12, 1-14 and 1-21.
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Mike Rostetter, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, Town of Port
Hope, advising The Honourable R. Goodale, Minister of Natural
Resources Canada, of a resolution passed by the Corporation of the Town
of Port Hope as follows:
"WHEREAS the Minister of Natural Resources Canada is
interested in reviewing options for local waste management of
low-level radioactive waste and is prepared to fund such studies;
AND WHEREAS Hope Township has recently completed such a
study which addressed waste management at the Welcome site and
which recommends storage of only the Hope Township wastes at
the site;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT Port Hope
prepare a study oflow-Ievel radioactive waste management at sites
within its municipal boundaries and that the conceptual designs be
such that surface radiation be indistinguishable from background,
that passive barriers such as rip rap, plantings, etc., rather than
fencing be used as required, that the site be suitable for
recreational, tourism, cultural or other such uses which are
compatible with current and future development and which
maintain or enhance property values at and near the site;
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AND FURTHERMORE THAT Port Hope retain the services of
technical and land use specialists, paid for by Natural Resources
Canada, to prepare such designs, making use of existing reports
including the one recently completed by Hope Township;
AND FURTHERMORE THAT this study does not preclude the
possibility of Port Hope LLRW being stored at sites outside Port
Hope Municipal boundaries."
(Received for Information)
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Jim Sellan, Properly Manager, Lafarge Canada Inc., thanking Members of
Council who attended a tour of Clarington' s Aggregate Operations on
October 3, 1998. He advised that he hoped that the discussions that took
place as a result of visiting the sites were informative to Members of
Council. The debate as to managing non-renewable aggregate resources is
taking place at the local, regional and provincial levels of government.
Wise management of our aggregate resources, as an interim land use,
requires that the resource be protected for future use. Currently, most
aggregate producers in Clarington are members of the APAO, and are
committed to operating in an environmentally sensitive manner within the
framework of sustainable development.
(Received for Information)
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Gary Proctor, Production Superintendent Sand & Gravel, Dufferin
Aggregates, thanking Members of Council who attended a tour of
Clarington's Aggregate Operations on October 3,1998. He stated that he
found the discussions informative to both producers and Councillors alike.
He also stated that he was very pleased to have the Ontario Aggregate
Resources Corporation join them for lunch to deliver the cheque to
Councillor Troy Young for the Municipality of Clarington licence fees for
1997. He stated that Clarington continues to be an important market
source for aggregates in the Greater Toronto Area and will continue to
grow as traditional supply areas closer to the GT A markets are depleted.
Dufferin Aggregates is proud to be a major operation in the municipality.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on October 6, 1998.
(Received for Information)
1-5
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarington Museum & Archives held on
October 6, 1998.
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Evelyn Jurgens, Clerk/Acting CAO, Township of King, advising
The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, of a resolution passed by
the Township of King as follows:
"WHEREAS the government of Ontario has not responded to the
tax and assessment crisis on main streets and across the GT A and
Ontario;
AND WHEREAS time is running out for a solution to be found for
1998;
AND unless the government responds to this crisis with a
commitment to address both this year's and future years tax and
assessment issues by October 31, 1998;
NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
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1. THAT the Mayors and Regional Chairs will hold a press
conference on the steps of the Ontario Legislature Building at
Queen's Park during the first week of November with
invitations extended to all GTA Councils and any other Mayors
and elected municipal officials across Ontario.
(Received for Information)
1-8
Information Bulletin received from Ian Macnab, Kawartha
Conservation Authority advising that nominations are being sought for
Kawartha Conservationist A ward. Each year sine 1986, Kawartha
Conservation has presented the Kawartha Conservationist Award to
individuals and groups that have made significant contributions towards
conservation in the Kawarthas. Past recipients of the Award include
Robert Sarginson (1994) for his participating interest in the protection and
conservation of Pigeon Lake and the fish and wildlife it sustains. The year
before, Robert Dykstra was recognized for his involvement with
conservation farming through the Tillage 2000 program in Mariposa
Township. In 1995 Lady Mackenzie Public School in Kirkfield was given
the Kawartha Conservationist Award for efforts of students and faculty to
naturalize the school year. Last year the Award went to Cameron resident,
Gord Ritter for his continuing involvement in several agricultural and
conservation oriented initiatives. Nominations for the 1999 A ward are
now being accepted. If anyone knows of someone or some group that has.
shown a continuing commitment to the wise-use, management and
protection of their natural resources, consider putting their name forward.
Letters of nomination should include the person's name and address, plus
a description of their interests and achievements related to natural
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resources. Kawartha Conservation will be accepting nominations until
November 20th. For more information please call (705) 328-2271.
He also advised that Kawartha Conservation seeks citizen appointments to
fill one-year appointments as ex-officio members on its Board of
Directors. The term of the appointment will be for the 1999 calendar year.
Ex-officio members are expected to share their expertise on all matters
coming before the Board including those related to the management of
land and water resources and administrative issues. These members may
participate fully on any standing committee to which they are elected, and
enter into discussion on all matters coming before the Board. However, an
ex-officio member does not have a vote at the Board of Directors.
Individuals interested in serving as an ex-officio member should submit a
letter to Kawartha Conservation by November 30, 1998, describing their
background, interests and reasons for seeking the appointment.
Applications should be addressed to Kawartha Conservation, 277 Kemei
Road, Lindsay, K9V 4Rl.
(Received for Information)
1-9
News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board,
inviting public comment on AECB licensing actions for the following
facilities:
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· Ontario Hydro, Pickering Waste Management Facility - renewal of
waste facility operating licence;
· Cogema Resources Inc., Cluff Lake Mine - renewal of mining
facility operating licence;
· General Electric Canada Inc., Toronto - renewal of fuel facility
operating licence;
· General Electric Canada Inc., Peterborough - renewal of fuel
facility operating licence.
These organizations have applied for a renewal of their operating licences.
The Board gave initial consideration to these applications at its meeting on
October I and is expected to make the final licensing decisions following
its meeting in Ottawa on December 17, taking into account any comments
or concerns expressed by interested parties or the public.
(Received for Information)
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Dr. T.E. Quinney, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters,
forwarding a copy of the brochure "Sea Lamprey: The Battle Continues"
produced for Great Lakes Fishery Commission by the Ontario Federation
of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) This full-colour brochure is designed
to educate the public on the devastating effects that sea lamprey pose to
our fisheries. Over 40 million people depend on the Great Lakes for food,
water and recreation. The fishery alone generates up to four billion dollars
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annually. Sea lamprey are a parasitic non native species that have no
commercial value and attach themselves to fish and such out their body
fluids. This caused a collapse in lake trout populations in the 1960' s. To
restore the fisheries, lamprey control measures were implemented. Details
of the success of the sea lamprey program are demonstrated in the
brochure. A copy of the brochure is available in the Clerk's Department.
Additional copies can be obtained by calling the O.F.A.H./.M.N.R.
Invading Species Hotline at 1-800-563-7711.
(Received for Information)
1-13
Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario advising of the standards for sulphur in gasoline. Last Friday,
Christine Stewart, Minister of Environment announced that the level of
sulphur in gasoline will be reduced. The plan will require the petroleum
industry to achieve the following standards:
Average level of 150 parts per million (PPM) by 2002
Average level of30 ppm by 2005
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AMO's membership, at its annual general meeting in August, called on
the federal government to meet an annual average of 30 ppm by 2002.
While the time frame is longer than that proposed by the membership, the
government has taken a significant step. The longer time frame is to
reduce the impact on industry.
(Received for Information)
1-15
Samantha Wilkinson, Administration Manager, Marketing and
Membership Co-ordinator, Greater Toronto Apartment Association,
extending an invitation to their first annual general meeting and cocktail
party to be held on Wednesday November 18, 1998,5:30 -7:30 p.m., at
the Inn on the Park - Le Club. Anyone wishing to attend please R.S.V.P.
(416) 385-3435.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on October 20, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Anne Arsenault, Vice Chair, St. Francis of Assisi Parent Council, thanking
Council for their rapid consideration of their request regarding a drainage
problem in Newcastle Park. In late September, crews installed the new
drainage system and the children are delighted to have their playground
and sports field back.
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The Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising that By-law 97-220 Development Charges By-law, which was
approved by the Municipality ofClarington on October 14,1997, and
forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, for review, is
approved. Proclamation of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (Bill 98)
occurred on March 1, 1998. A provision in the new Act will terminate all
by-laws adopted under the former Development Charges Act, including
this by-law, at the end of an 18-month transition period on August 31,
1999.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising that the Supplementary Report on the Effectiveness of Reduced
Speed Limits with Flashing Beacons Opposite Schools and the Town of
Pickering's Request to Reduce the Posted Speed Limit on Regional Road
No. 38 (Whites Road), was considered by the Works Committee on
October 21,1998, and adopted the following recommendations:
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"THAT Report #98- W -102 of the Commissioner of Works be
received for information as follow up to Reports #96-W-126 and
#97-W-147 of the Commissioner of Works; and
THAT a copy of Report #98-W-I02 ofthe Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the local municipalities and School Boards
and School Community Councils."
(Received for Information)
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Walter Taylor, Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, advising that the
Township of Uxbridge at its regular meeting held on Monday,
October 26, 1998, endorsed the resolution of the Municipality of
Clarington with regard to transportation and GO Transit Funding issues in
the GTA.
(Received for Information)
1-22
Isabel Bassett, Minister, Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and Chris
Hodgson, Chair, Management Board of Cabinet, forwarding a package of
information from the OntarioTrillium Foundation. Earlier this year the
government indicated that it would soon provide details on the framework
and criteria for distributing a guaranteed minimum of $1 00 million
annually in funding to charities and not-for-profit groups throughout
Ontario, and information about how to access the funds through the new
Ontario Trillium Foundation. Last year, the Charitable Gaming Allocation
Working Group heard from hundreds of people during its extensive
consultations. During the month of August, the co-chairs of the Working
Group, along with representatives from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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(an arm's-length agency of the provincial government) and the Gaming
Secretariat of Management Board Secretariat, consulted with an additional
250 members of the voluntary sector in eight communities across Ontario.
The purpose of the consultations was to determine how best to allocate the
$100 million for project, capital and operating purposes, and a strategy to
achieve local input into decision-making. They have developed an
allocation framework based on what charitable and not-for-profit
organizations said would work best.
(Received for Information)
1-23
Press Release received from the Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport
Lands (V.O.C.A.L.), advising that the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
reverses its previous stand and now admits an airport in Pickering is
unnecessary. They claim that this statement confirms that the process to
designate the lands an airport site is obviously premature. V.O.C.A.L. is
a nonprofit grassroots organization formed to focus and amplify the voices
of the 26 communities and innumerable neighbourhoods that will be
negatively impacted by an airport located in Pickering. Their goal is to
cancel the airport lands designation process.
(Received for Information)
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Evelyn Jurgens, Clerk/Acting CAO, Township of King, advising ofa
resolution with respect to the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board, as
follows:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Township of King has identified a
number of concerns regarding the Greater Toronto Services Board
(GTSB);
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of King is
particularly concerned that the structure of the GTSB will not
allow for full consideration of issues that are important to the rural
municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA);
NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
I. THAT the GTSB legislation be withdrawn.
2. THAT, instead of establishing the proposed GTSB, the
provincial government:
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a) issue a policy statement:
i) vesting the GTA Mayors and Chairs with
the responsibility to promote and facilitate
the co-ordination of municipal services
across the GT A;
ii) authorizing the GT A Mayors and Chairs to
establish such sub-committees as they
consider appropriate for the purposes of
carrying out the foregoing responsibility;
iii) seconding the staff of the Office of the
Greater Toronto Area (OGTA) to the GTA
Mayors and Chairs to assist them in carrying
out the foregoing responsibility;
b)
establish a board of directors composed of the
Mayor of the City of Toronto and the Regional
Chairs of Durham, York, Peel, Halton and
Hamilton-Wentworth to administer and supervise
the operation of GO Transit.
(Received for Information)
Joe Dickson, Town of Ajax, advising that November 2 - 8 1998,
inclusive, is the 1998 Annual Waste Reduction Week in Ontario.
Although many communities in Ontario do not participate, the eight
municiPalities of Durham have become leaders in waste reduction. This is
their 8 year of challenge, an offshoot of Ajax Environmental Affairs
week. Clarington and all municipalities have participated in the "Waste
Region Week in Durham" challenge in past years with positive results.
Resolution #C-804-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell made a declaration of pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item I-II, vacated his chair and refrained from discussion
and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is
employed by Blue Circle Inc., the subject of the correspondence.
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Minutes - Blue
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Minutes of a meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations
Committee held on September 24, 1998.
Resolution #C-805-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I-II be received for information.
"CARRIED"
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Report #98- WR-8, regarding a Proposed Three
Year"Wet/Dry" Project for the Collection, Processing and Disposal of
Residential Municipal Wastes in Clarington, exclusively by the
Municipality (98-WR-13). She also advised that the Works committee of
Regional Council considered the matter and at a meeting held on
October 7, 1998, Council adopted the following recommendation of the
Committee:
"THAT the Municipality of Clarington be advised that it is
premature to undertake a wet/dry pilot project for the collection,
processing and disposal of residential municipal wastes in
Clarington at this time."
Resolution #C-806-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-12 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising of the recently introduced
legislation pertaining to Highway 407. Bill 70, "An Act to engage the
private sector in improving transportation infrastructure, reducing traffic
congestion, creating jobs and stimulating economic activity through the
sale of Highway 407" purports to engage the private sector in the
completion of this important transportation route.
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Resolution #C-807-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, forwarding correspondence
addressed to Mr. Jerry Ouellette, MPP, Oshawa, concerning the new
actual value assessment system. He advised that now that ratepayers
across Durham have their properly tax bills in hand, the effects of the
Provincial-Municipal service realignment and the new Actual Value
Assessment system are clearly visible to all. He advised that the level of
interest and concern in these matters has, therefore, peaked as reflected in
the flood of calls to Regional and Local Municipal offices as well as to the
offices of Provincial MPP's. He stated that it is most important that
ratepayers be given a clear, accurate and complete as possible account of
the changes that are taking place. He stated his concern about the
incorrect responses given by his office to two individual queries.
Resolution #C-808-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1-21 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-809-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items D-I, D-2 and D-3 be approved as per the
agenda.
"CARRIED"
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Dennis N. Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Courtice, advising ofa complaint
about his fence. He advised that his fence has been as is for 10 years with
no problem to anyone that he is aware of. The fence was as it is now save,
for putting up new privacy boards this summer as the old ones were
starting to break down (new ones may be slightly higher by 3 to 4 inches).
He is requesting that his fence remain as is for personal reasons.
(Referred to the Clerk's Department for Review in
conjunction with Report regarding new fencing
by-law)
Joseph Dalrymple, Chair of Session, St. Paul's United Church, advising of
a motion which was passed unanimously, by the Church Board of St.
Paul's United Church as follows:
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That the Church Board of St. Paul's United Church, Bowmanville
endorse the following recommendations of the General Executive
of the United Church of Canada and forward them to the
appropriate levels of government.
The General Council Executive of the United Church of Canada
urges the Federal government to:
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Create a federal inquiry to conduct a public and
independent review of the social, economic, and legal
impact oflegal and illegal gambling and charitable gaming
in Canada, and to make recommendations regarding public
policy, with particular attention to electronic gambling and
to effective oversight of the gambling industry within the
requirements of the criminal code;
2.
Establish national standards for the assessment of gambling
and charitable gambling proposals, including economic,
legal and social impact assessments;
3.
Establish a single format for providing information on
gambling, gaming and gambling generated revenues and
require full disclosure of such information annually;
Establish an independent review of the activities of
provincial gambling/gaming commissions and issue a
public report on the findings, with particular attention to
public processes for decision-making regarding the
allocation of gambling-generated funds, public
accountability, and standards of governance that serve the
public interest; and
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B. That the Executive of General Council urge all provincial,
territorial, and First Nations governments to:
I. Halt all gambling/gaming expansion until such time as a
full federal review has been completed and the
recommendations acted upon;
2. Ban the use of video lottery terminals (V.L.T.s) and slot
machines and establish plans with time lines for removing
those V.L.T.s and slot machines that have already been
licensed.
C. AND that the Church Board ofSt. Paul's United Church urge the
councils of the Regional Municipality of Durham and the area
Municipality of CJarington to resist and reject all approaches and
proposals to establish permanent casinos or the introduction of
V.L. T.s or video slot machines into their respective jurisdictions."
(Advise of Council's previous resolution)
Robert 1. Trotman, 13 Centre Court, Newcastle, LIB 1B9, thanking
Mayor and Council and advising of the success of Rotary Park in
Bowmanville. However, he is concerned with the upkeep of the park
noting that where the odd tree or two has been removed because of natural
cause or vandalism, and replacements are not planted. He is requesting
that perhaps the Legion be approached with a view to sharing some of the
"upkeep" cost of this special area.
(Referred to Public Works for review)
Kathleen Hayes, 25 Mull Crescent, Courtice, LIE 2E 1, advising that since
moving to Courtice eight years ago, she has witnessed amazing growth,
specifically in the build up of businesses along Highway 2 from Townline
Road east to Varcoe Road. She feels that there is a desperate need for
additional stop lights.
Resolution #C-81 0-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-6 be referred to the Public Works
Department for review.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-811-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-81 0-98 be amended by deleting the
word "Public" and replacing it with the word "Regional".
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-81 0-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
George Bellman, 247 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 3K5, advising
that during the past 8 years, he has had several verbal conversations with
elected officials and engineering staff in the municipality regarding a
serious storm water runoff situation onto his properly. In his opinion, this
problem surfaced in 1990 following the sale of adjacent acreage and the
owner's subsequent removal of the topsoil. As a result, this barren
"stripped" property is unable to property retain moisture and the water
flows east, along the railroad tracks, under Mearns A venue, through a
culvert under the railroad tracks and onto his property. It is the volume of
water which has resulted in areas of his land being unable to farm and
dangerous for his animals to graze. He is requesting that the municipality
correct this problem or, if necessary, enforce the current owners to make
reasonable alterations to the property.
Resolution #C-812-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-12 be referred to the Public Works
Department for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose
and Administration Committee.
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Tenzin Gyaltsan, Newcastle IGA, with regard to a discussion of the need
for a larger library in the Village of Newcastle. He advised that they will
be relocating their present store to a new site in the spring and this
building will be available. The total square footage is approximately
6,500 sq. ft., with 25 car parking and central village location. He is asking
the Municipality of Clarington if they would be interested in this site.
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Resolution #C-813-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D-4 be referred to the Clarington Public
Library Board.
"CARRIED"
Overview received from R.A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and
Environmental Rights Alliance (OPERA), regarding Schedule I, Proposed
Bill 25, Red Tape Reduction Act. He pointed out that in the OF A
submission to the Standing Committee "proposed amendments to the
Conservation Authorities Act are far reaching and, we believe,
fundamentally change the Act's focus." He requests the views of Council
on this matter.
Resolution #C-814-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D-5 be referred to the Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Authority and copies forwarded to the Ganaraska
Conservation Authority and the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority.
"CARRIED"
Reeve and Council, Township of Hagerman, requesting Council's support
of the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Ontario's thousands of beautiful inland lakes provide an
abundant resource for recreational enjoyment;
AND WHEREAS to protect the quality of these waters a delicate
environmental balance must be maintained;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment offered a 'Cottage
Pollution Control Program' that offered technical information and
training to individuals to undertake a voluntary sewage system
reinspection program on selected lakes and evaluate their
acceptability against existing acts and regulations;
AND WHEREAS uncontrolled activity and imprudent
development near recreational lakes may cause water quality
impairment that can affect fish and wildlife;
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AND WHEREAS Cottage Associations have contributed greatly to
public awareness and education on environmental issues with an
emphasis on sewage disposal systems;
AND WHEREAS the Hagerman Ratepayers Association has just
completed the voluntary 'Cottage Pollution Program' on six lakes
in the Township of Hagerman, with 98% co-operation, which has
been very successful in protecting our environment for future
generations;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment cancelled the
'Cottage Pollution Control Program';
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Hagerman
are supporting the Hagerman Ratepayers Association in urging the
Provincial Government to take immediate action to reinstate the
'Cottage Pollution Control Program' ;
AND FURTHER THAT all rural municipalities, local M.P.P.'s
and the Minister of Environment be petitioned to support this
request."
Resolution #C-815-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D-7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Thomas W. Lynd, Commissioner of Council Services/City Clerk, City of
Windsor, advising of a resolution passed by the City of Windsor as
follows:
"WHEREAS bingo lottery events with prize boards of$5,500.00
or less are currently licensed by municipalities pursuant to Terms
and Conditions issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario, and this regulatory environment operates well in the
public interest; and
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COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS the authority for the management and conduct of these
lottery events by charitable organizations derives from Section
207(l)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada and this Criminal Code
authority has been in place since approximately 1963 and allowed
Ontario charitable organizations to derive significant revenues
from bingo lotteries to finance their charitable objects; and
WHEREAS there has been a recent change in charitable gaming in
the Province of Ontario with the Ontario Lottery Corporation
planning to operate charitable gaming clubs directly under the
authority in Section 207(l)(a) of the Criminal Code, with no
involvement by charitable organizations as previously existed with
previous regulations, and this model could also be applied by the
Provincial Government to the charitable bingo industry;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT the Provincial
Government BE PETITIONED to provide a commitment to
Ontario municipalities to maintain the status quo with respect to
the operation of bingo lotteries by charitable organizations under
Section 207(l)(b) of the Criminal Code, since the present system
of operation of these events generates charities and the system is
regulated well by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of Council's resolution be sent to
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Association of
Municipal Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario, and Ontario
municipalities for support."
Resolution #C-816-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-8 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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D-9
Ganaraska -
Status of Reserve
Funds
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L.T. Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, responding to
Council's request for a report on the status of the reserve funds and
forwarding background material for information purposes.
Resolution #C-817-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has responded
to Council's request during budget deliberations by providing an
accounting of the Reserve Fund proposed activities over three years in a
responsible manner; and
WHEREAS the use of those funds includes a contribution to the Wilmot
Creek Watershed plan totaling $30,850; and
WHEREAS the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority has provided a
budget, which identifies the total commitment of the Municipality of
Clarington to the Wilmot Creek Watershed Plan at $36,000, divided in
three equal installments of$12,000; and
WHEREAS the normal budgetary process of the Region authorizing the
annual grant request does not support a direct request for funding to the
Municipality, however because the project is specific to the Municipality
of Clarington;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Clarington approves the expenditure of $12,000 from the Unclassified
Administration Contingency Account #7007-X-298 for 1998;
THAT the $24,000 required for 1999 and 2000 be approved from the
accumulated surplus to be set aside in the General Capital Reserve until it
is requested; and
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority be advised of the
decision of Council and that the Municipality of Clarington appreciates
their fiscally responsible actions in setting up the Reserve Fund from
unexpended budget adjustments.
"CARRIED"
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Conference -
Millenium
Committee
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Resolution re:
Gasoline Tax
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Martin Robertson, Voluntary Co-ordinator, Ontario Millenium
Communities Conference, advising that a special Ontario meeting of
community millenium committees is being called for next February 13th
and 14th 1999 in Toronto. All council members and volunteer groups
interested in forming a Year 2000 network for ideas, information and
resource sharing are invited to attend. If the municipality does not have a
Millenium Committee, they suggest that one be formed.
Resolution #C-818-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D-1O be referred to the Marketing, Tourism
and Economic Development Officer for coordination with the
Municipality's 25th anniversary committee.
"CARRIED"
The Town ofWalkerton Council passed a resolution on September 28,
1998, to petition the Province of Ontario to share the gasoline tax in a fair
and equitable manner with Ontario Municipalities as follows:
"WHEREAS there has been a realignment of responsibility for the
maintenance and up-keep of highways from the province to upper
and lower tier municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government receives a gasoline
tax on each litre of gasoline sold in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS this gasoline tax is designated for the
maintenance and up-keep of highways;
AND WHEREAS some of the highways transferred from the
Province to municipalities are in very poor conditions;
AND WHEREAS the one time only funding given to
municipalities to maintain and up-keep these newly acquired
sections of highway is very inadequate;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipal
Council of the Corporation ofthe Town ofWalkerton hereby
petitions the Province of Ontario to share the gasoline tax in a fair
and equitable manner with the municipalities of the Province of
Ontario, and that this resolution be forwarded to AMO, OSUM and
all municipalities within the Province of Ontario for their support."
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D-13
In-School
Mentoring Program
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D-14
Confidential
Property Matter
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Resolution #C-819-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Town ofWalkerton regarding gasoline tax be
endorsed by the Council ofthe Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Carrie Cameron, Mentor Volunteer Co-ordinator, Big Brothers of
Clarington, advising of the new In-School Mentoring Program. In-School
Mentoring is a volunteer program in which children ages 7 - 9, who would
benefit from a one-to-one friendship are paired with a caring adult. The
goal of the program is to assist children in gaining confidence and self-
acceptance through a warm supporting relationship. The Mentors are
volunteers within the Clarington community. A Mentor must be 21 years
of age or over and committed to spending one hour per week visiting their
Mentee, during school hours. She advised that the success of the program
is dependent upon the community and is asking for financial support or in
the way of volunteers.
Resolution #C-820-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Carrie Cameron be advised of the municipality's grant process; and
THAT the In-School Mentoring Program be endorsed by the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington and promoted through the Community
Guide, the sign board in the Town Square and the display of posters in the
Municipal Administrative Centre.
"CARRIED"
Confidential correspondence regarding a property matter.
Resolution #C-821-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D-14 be referred to the end of
the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report #1 Resolution #C-822-98
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
November 2, 1998
Item #9
Properly
Standards Order
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Item # 11
Flag Design
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THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
November 2,1998, be approved, with the exception of Items #9 and #11.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-823-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD-58-98 be tabled until January 1999; and
THAT Sam Gust and his solicitor be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-824-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Clerk's Department, in conjunction with the Marketing and
Tourism Department, prepare a flag design which would incorporate the
municipal coat of arms and the municipal logo.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING
MOTION)
Resolution #C-825-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-824-98 be amended by deleting the
word "logo" and replacing it with the words "colours of blue and yellow".
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #2
Tender CL98-20
Hampton Operations
Centre Roof
Replacement
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Report #3
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The foregoing Resolution #C-824-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resolution #C-826-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report TR-83-98 be received;
THAT Barr's Roofing, Siding and Sheet Metal, Newcastle, Ontario, with a
total bid in the amount of $26,745.00 (plus G.S.T.) being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
Tender CL98-20, be awarded the contract for the Hampton Operations
Centre Roof Replacement;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of$31,117.15 ($26,745.00
plus G.S.T. and $2,500.00 consulting) be drawn from the 1998
Administration Capital Budget Account #7029-00000-0501; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report TR-83-98 as Schedule A authorizing
the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-827-98
Moved by Councillor Shell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Confidential Report CD-60-98 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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Municipal Code
Of Ethics
Legion Theme
Mural
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Resolution #C-828-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Solicitor and appropriate
staff review the Regional Municipality of Durham's code of ethics for
employees and report back to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on the implementation of a code of ethics policy for the
employees of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-829-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the placement of the "Legion Theme Mural" on the Municipal
Administrative Centre be approved, subject to an agreement containing
terms and conditions acceptable to the Chief Administrative Officer; and
THAT the sponsorship of this mural be financed from Account
#7007-00000-0298 to a maximum of$3,000.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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There were no items of business considered under this section of the
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Resolution #C-830-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
98-165
being a by-law to authorize the execution of an
agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and the Ministry of Transportation; and
98-166
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and Barr's
Roofing, Siding and Sheet Metal, Newcastle, in respect to
the Hampton Operations Centre Roof Replacement.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-831-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-165 and 98-166 be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-832-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss a personnel matter and
two property matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-833-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Councillor Schell made a declaration of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming
by-law.
Resolution #C-834-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-167, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 9th day of November 1998, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-835-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-167 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-836-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:40 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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