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PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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November 23, 1998
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, November 23, 1998, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended until 8:30 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 8:30 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended until 8:30 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended until 10:15 p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell advised that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 15.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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Resolution #C-841-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
November 9,1998, be approved.
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Resolution #C-842-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT a presentation from Ray Bester on behalf of the Orono Amateur
Athletic Association be added to the agenda.
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Mayor Hamre recognized and presented certificates to members of the
Kendal Midget Royals, the All Ontario 'E' Midget Baseball Champions,
the Kendal Pee Wee Royals, winners of the All Ontario 'E' Pee Wee
Baseball Champions, and to the Newcastle Squareboy Hockey Club,
winners of the All Ontario O.M.H.A. Pee Wee Hockey Champions.
Ray Bester, President, Orono Amateur Athletic Association advised that
his association organizes and runs all minor sports for children in Orono
and the surrounding areas and also operates and maintains Orono Arena
and Community Centre. The present arena was built and paid for in 1978,
thanks to the generosity of the residents of Orono and surrounding area,
plus a Wintario Grant. Since that time, the association has continued to
maintain and operate the facility without funding from the taxpayers.
Over the past two decades, many improvements have been made to the
building and property which have been financed through fundraising and
donations. They are now at the stage where they are outgrowing the
available space and are in the process of fundraising to add two dressing
rooms, a bigger locker room, a larger janitorial room, plus a meeting
room. The expected cost of the project is approximately $225,000. The
association has decided not to proceed until they have raised at least
$100,000 in donations. Currently, commitments have been received from
the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, the Orono Arena, the Clarington
Minor Hockey Association, the Bowmanville Non-Contact Hockey
League, the Orono Arena Improvement Committee, the Orono Hockey
Parents, the Little Charitable Foundation and the Ona Miller Foundation,
for a total of $51 ,000. The association is also applying for a Provincial
Grant through the Advanced Funding Program of the Ontario Lottery
Corporation. They are not soliciting money from the municipality, but
would appreciate support by way of assistance with building permits,
verification of building codes, advice for the tendering process and interim
financing.
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DELEGATIONS
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Resolution #C-843-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the presentation pertaining to Confidential Report ADMIN-15-98
be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed"
session of Council.
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Wendy Orton, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of
Durham Region, was called but was not present.
Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway #2, Newtonville, LOA 110, addressed
Council with safety concerns regarding hunting adjacent to the
N ewtonville Public School. She stated that it has come to her attention
that no current by-law adequately protects the children in the school
playground. The school property is surrounded by prime wildlife habitat
and screened by trees and hedgerows. The land to the east ofthe school is
zoned as "(H)RH-I7", and it is her understanding that the holding
designation makes it legally huntable land. Of most concern is the fact
that the school land is zoned "Agricultural" which means even the current
100m hunting setback as dictated by By-law 92-91, does not apply. She is
requesting that Council consider the following issues:
. That a by-law be established to create a safe no-hunting setback
around school and similar public areas that are not covered under the
current by-laws.
. That the above-mentioned setback be greater than 100m.
In many peoples' minds, a 100m setback is insufficient. Mrs. Steele
submitted a petition to Council in support of her request.
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Terri McCabe, Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living and
Dianna Eastwood, John Howard Society, announced to Council that they
have moved in together at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville. They share
space, resources and lend support where possible to each other. This is
about partnership and maximizing community resources. Since October
of this year, they have been overseeing the Fire House Youth Centre and
they are now looking at the possibility of other agencies moving into the
facility, in an attempt to expand the partnership to share administration of
the building. They thanked Council, on behalf of their organizations, for
the guidance and assistance in making this facility a reality.
Wendy Orton, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of
Durham Region, advised that the Community Foundation is in existence to
help the community by building a permanent fund that is invested and the
interest earned is given back in the way of grants. The permanent fund is
built by individuals, companies and groups committed to strengthen the
community on a long term basis. Her presentation to Council is two-fold:
· To advise that the Clarington Community Fund exists and encourage
group and individuals to find out more about it and how they can
participate.
· To advise Council that they are applying to the Municipality as a
charity for funds from the Advanced Lottery Funding in order to
receive funds that will contribute to the Clarington Community Fund.
Correspondence Item I ~ 28 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-844-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 3, I - 13, I - 15, I - 18, I - 23, I - 26 and
1-27.
"CARRIED"
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David Lindsay, President and CEO, Ontario Jobs and Investment Board,
advising that as part of the Ontario Jobs and Investment Board's ongoing
work to develop a long term economic vision and strategies to take
Ontario into the next century, three papers have been prepared to focus
public discussion on key areas of our economy. These papers are entitled,
Preparing People for Tomorrow's Jobs, Creating Infrastructure for Growth
and Competitiveness and Creating an Innovation Culture. They are also
helping focus discussion at the seven Premier's Conferences on Jobs and
Prosperity held around the Province in October and November. The
papers are available in the Clerk's Department.
(Received for Information)
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Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario, advising that legislation was introduced to restore Workplace
Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits for volunteers and to correct
the benefit problems presented by Bill 99. Bill 99, which was passed in
1997, reduced the benefits for volunteer firefighters and volunteer
ambulance brigades should they become injured in the line of duty. That
legislation has proven to be a disincentive for volunteerism. A Private
Member's Bill has been introduced to amend the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act in order to rectify the benefit problems created by Bill 99.
AMO has been working with the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall and
the ministries ofthe Solicitor General and Labour on this issue. AMO will
review the Bill to ensure that it fully corrects the situation created by
Bill 99, and that it provides the clarity that municipalities are looking for.
The Association will be approaching the opposition parties to seek their
support in approving the legislation quickly, should the Bill meet the
needs.
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(Received for Information)
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Minutes of meetings of the Hunting Committee held on October 29 and
November 12, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on October 20, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town ofCaledon, forwarding a copy of a
report on the position statement of the Council ofthe Town of Caledon
regarding Bill 56, The Greater Toronto Services Board Act.
(Received for Information)
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Betty Khattab, Area Coordinator, Oshawa/Courtice Campaign, Ontario
March of Dimes, advising of their annual door-to-door campaign across
the province throughout the month of January.
(Received for Information)
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Pat Crimmins, Committee Coordinator/Deputy Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Halton, advising of a resolution endorsed by the Regional
Municipality of Halton as follows:
"THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide more detailed
information regarding the costs and services as they pertain to WDW
invoices to that municipalities can determine whether invoiced amounts
are accurate and apportionments have been undertaken correctly;
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THAT the Region of Halton supports the similar resolution passed by the
Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the Province of Ontario provide municipalities with 1999 cost
estimates and apportionment shares for all WDW services before
January 15, 1999, so that work on municipal budgets can proceed;
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
Halton Area MPPs and all GT A municipalities."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Joint Report No. 98-J-18, Bill 56, An Act to
Establish the Greater Toronto Services Board and the Greater Toronto
Transit Authority, 1998. She also advised that the Committee of the
Whole of the Regional Council considered the matter and at a meeting
held on November 4, 1998, adopted the following recommendations:
"a) THAT the Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, be advised that the Region of Durham does not
support the establishment of a Greater Toronto Services Board for
a number of reasons, including:
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(i) it is an unnecessary duplication of existing co-ordinating
organizations and structures within the GT A;
(ii) it lacks the necessary and direct involvement of the
Province to effectively address GT A-wide issues such as
the transportation and transit systems;
(iii) it undermines the responsibility ofGTA municipalities to
prioritize and deliver essential services to meet local needs;
(iv) it would result in higher servicing costs for Durham
residents and landowners;
(v) it would result in decision-making which is less accessible
and accountable to residents and taxpayers of Durham
Region;
(vi) it would completely neglect the agricultural sector of the
GTA; and
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(vii) it is so open-ended in its wording as to allow the future
(viii) strategies to be completely subservient to the largest
municipality.
b) THAT the Province place a moratorium on further provincially
initiated municipal change and restructuring proposals, including
the proposed establishment of the Greater Toronto Services Board,
to allow municipalities time to deal with recent provincial
initiatives;
c) THAT Durham's position is that a forced amalgamation of all the
municipalities within Durham Region into a single tier city, similar
to the previous action to create the new City of Toronto, is the
worst restructuring scenario possible for Durham;
d) THAT Joint Report #98-J-18 be endorsed as the Region of
Durham's submission to the Standing Committee on General
Government on Bill 56, An Act to establish the Greater Toronto
Services Board and the Greater Toronto Transit Authority;
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e) THAT the Regional Chair present the Region of Durham's
submission to the Standing Committee on General Government;
and
f) THAT a copy of Joint Report No. 98-J-18 be forwarded to the
Honourable Mike Harris, the Honourable Al Leach, all Durham
MPP's, Mr. Alan Tonks, Moderator for GTSB Legislative Review,
the Area Municipalities in Durham Region, and the Regions within
the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-Wentworth." (A copy of
the report is available in the Clerk's Department).
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
October 14, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
held on October 15, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Norm Leigh, Manager of Business Development, Advisor to DFFMA
Board, Regional Municipality of Durham, on behalf of the Durham Farm
Fresh Marketing Association, extending an invitation to Mayor and
Members of Council to attend their General Meeting and Workshop on
Monday, November 30, 1998, in the Main Boardroom, Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 70 Van Edward Drive, Unit 1, Port
Perry, Ontario. Guest speaker will be Laura Hughes on the topic of
Marketing. Anyone wishing to attend please confirm with his office at
(905) 723-0023 or 1-800-706-9857.
(Received for Information)
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Correspondence received from the Ministry ofthe Solicitor General and
Correctional Services, forwarding an Identification and Designation
Guide, along with copies of the relevant legislation and regulations
regarding Safety Zones. The Ontario Government has passed amendments
to the Highway Traffic Act to allow for the establishment of Community
Safety Zones. The responsibility of identifying and designating these
zones rests with municipalities who now have the authority to pass the
relevant by-laws.
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The Ontario Government has the authority to designate parts of the King's
Highways as Community Safety Zones. (A copy of the Identification and
Designation Guide is available in the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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Media Release received from the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington,
advising of their sale of 100 small paintings November 13 to
December 13, Reception: Friday, November 20,6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artists
connected with the Visual Arts Centre are invited to participate in this
annual event and as usual, the reception on Friday night is a special time
for collectors since all pieces in the show are sold at a discount of 10% -
an early present from the artists and the centre. While the show is on until
December 12, the discount applies on Yuletide Friday night only.
Admission is free.
(Received for Information)
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News Release received from the Minister of Long-Term Care with
responsibility for Seniors regarding the International Year of Older
Persons (IYOP) 1999, and forwarding a Community Kit prepared by the
Canada IYOP Coordinating Committee (a federal, provincial, and
territorial coordinating body) with suggestions for activities and projects
communities may undertake as well as tips on publicizing events. The kit
also contains interesting facts about Canadian seniors. Under the
Community Partnership Projects Program, each constituency in the
province will receive $20,000 in special funding to plan local or regional
projects, events and activities to take place between January I and
December 31, 1999. Projects are to reflect the year's intergenerational
theme, "Ontario, a province for aU ages." Communities will be expected
to contribute to each project by providing at least 15 percent of the
project's cost in funding or in kind contributions. (The kit is available in
the Clerk's Department.)
(Received for Information)
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Interoffice Memorandum received from John Presta, Engineering Planning
& Studies, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a Notice for the
Public Information Centre, Class Environmental Assessment for
Additional Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa
and Courtice. The Notice will appear in the area newspapers and will be
mailed to the residents witihin the study area. The Information Centre will
be held on Thursday, November 26, 1998,4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Mother
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Theresa Separate School, 78 Glen Abbey Drive, Courtice. Staff of the
Region of Durham and their consultant, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates,
will be available to answer questions and discuss the project with
members of the public.
(Received for Information)
News Release received from the Atomic Energy Control Board advising
ofrecent announcements oflicensing decisions.
(Received for Information)
The Rural Review received from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
advising of various news items and also advising of the Rural Ontario
Municipal Association Annual Conference to be held Sunday, February 7,
1999 - Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
Conference Registration Forms are available in the Clerk's Department.
(Received for Information)
Charles Harnick, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native
Affairs advising of his appreciation regarding the response generated by
his invitation of July 24, 1998, for submissions to take on the Provincial
Offences Act (POA) transfer. He advised that when they started work on
this initiative, he said the POA transfer would be a municipally designed
process. In both informal and formal consultations over the past two
years, municipalities have given them thoughtful recommendations and
suggestions. As a direct result of these consultations, the POA transfer
will begin with demonstration sites. He advises that the Ministry of the
Attorney General will work with seven demonstration sites, representing
about 50 municipalities.
(Received for Information)
Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario advising ofthe final recommendations of the Provincially
appointed Social Housing Committee. AMO's Task Force will be
meeting to review the final report's recommendations and determine the
implications for the municipal sector as well as any follow-up comments
to the Province. AMO will continue to press the federal government to
start negotiating a new federal/provincial agreement.
(Received for Information)
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Traffic Operations
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Michelle Rypstra, President, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
(ONPHA), Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corp., advising of the
recent media stories regarding serious allegations about non-profit
housing's use of public funds. A series of articles appearing in the
Toronto Sun described four non-profit housing projects undergoing
criminal investigations. The Toronto Sun, along with other media outlets,
also described non-profit housing as a "$5 billion boondoggle."
(Received for Information)
Press Release received from the Bowmanville Museum, advising of
Edwardian Christmas Open House to be held on Friday, December 4th
from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, December 5th and 6th,
from I :00 p.m. to 3 :30 p.m. The Museum will be decorated in festive
finery and homemade holiday treats will be available. Entertainment will
be in the parlour provided by pianist Janet McGregor on Friday night,
Allanah Coles and Doug Dewell on Saturday, and Elexis Ward on Sunday
and it is all free.
(Received for Information)
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Report 98- W -106, regarding traffic operational
concerns in the vicinity of the King Street and Townline Road intersection
at the Oshawa/Clarington border. She advises that the Works Committee
considered the matter and at a meeting held on November 4, 1998,
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT a by-law in the form attached to Report #98-W-106 of the
Commissioner of Works be approved to amend the Regional
Traffic and Parking By-law No. 5-96 to extend the 50 km/h posted
speed limit on Townline Road (Regional Road No. 55), north of
Highway No.2 to Nash Road;
b) THAT staff enter into discussions with the Municipality of
Clarington and landowners to pursue remedial solutions to improve
the traffic operation problems along Townline Road and Highway
No.2 including the feasibility of partial and full median closures;
and
c) THAT a copy of Report #98- W -106 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington for
information. "
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GO Transit
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Minutes - Blue
Circle Cement
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Resolution #C-845-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be received for information.
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William Jenkins, Director, Corporate Affairs, GO Transit, advising that
GO Transit will soon begin faxing all their customer bulletins and news
releases as they are issued. He hopes that all municipalities will find this
service useful and that any pertinent information will be brought forward
to Council and appropriate staff. He advised that many of their bulletins
are issued only to specific groups of passengers or parts of their network,
and while most news releases go to all media in their area, some are also
targeted for specific events or announcements, and advised that we will
get them all. He welcomes any comments about this new service.
Resolution #C-846-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
Item I - 15; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by
Blue Circle Cement Inc., the subject of the correspondence
Resolution #C-847-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Provincial
Announcement -
Limit Tax
Increases for
Commercial and
Industrial Taxpayers
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Report #98-F-76, Provincial Announcement to Limit
Tax Increases for Commercial and Industrial Taxpayers. She advises that
the Finance Committee considered the matter and at a meeting held on
November 4,1998, Regional Council adopted the following
recommendations ofthe Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Finance, prior to the introduction of the
proposed legislation on limiting property tax increases for
Commercial and Industrial Properties, be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
the Municipal Finance Officers' Association.
Provide immediate assistance to correct any 1997
assessment data problems which may be used to establish a
cap on 1998 property taxes.
ii)
Exclude from the proposed legislation, the capping of
increases for properties which are subject to payments-in-
lieu of taxation.
iii) Defer until February 15, 1999, the payment of20% to the
Province of Ontario by the area municipalities of the total
1998 education taxes due to the Province which is
equivalent to the amount of tax collections potentially
delayed as a result of the capping provisions for industrial
and commercial properties;
and/or the Province pay the amount of the tax collections
delayed as a result of the announced capping by the
Province for industrial and commercial;
and/or be allowed to reduce an amount equal to the lost tax
revenue from any future bills received from the Province.
iv) Reduce the downloaded services to the Region of Durham
as a means of providing tax assistance to small business.
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v) Municipalities be allowed the opportunity to give an
alternative to the government for approval that keeps the
concept of Current Value Assessment in sight and complete
over a four year time period.
b) THAT the Minister of Finance be requested to:
i) Establish a consultative process directly with municipalities
to assist in the implementation ofthe Ontario Fair
Assessment System for 1999.
ii) Review the definitions, in consultation with municipalities,
for the multi-residential, shopping centre and large
industrial property classes to determine more appropriate
thresholds for eligible properties.
iii) Reimburse the Region and its Area Municipalities, not only
for the direct costs of issuing tax bills, but also the cost of
staff review, implementation, computer costs, customer
service and interest on delayed cash flow.
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c) THAT the Finance Department be authorized to draw on the
Provincial Initiatives Budget up to the amount of $75,000.00 for
the costs necessary to review and implement the proposed new
Provincial capping legislation; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #98-F-76 of the Commissioner of Finance
be forwarded to the local municipalities, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, AMO, the Municipal Finance Officers'
Association, the Durham MPP's, Durham Chamber of Commerces,
Board of Trade, Durham Region Manufacturing Association
(DRMA), Durham Region Economic Development Advisory
Committee (DREDAC), Chair of the Management Board and the
Leaders of the two Opposition Parties."
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Halminen Airstrip
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Resolution #C-848-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution adopted by the Regional Municipality of Durham
regarding a Provincial Announcement to Limit Tax Increases for
Commercial and Industrial Taxpayers, be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
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Peter Gregg, Special Assistant - Ontario, Office of the Minister of
Transport, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the correspondence
dated October 14, 1998, to The Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister
of Transport regarding low-flying aircraft using the Halminen Airstrip.
He advised that a review of departmental files has not revealed any
accidents or incidents reported to or investigated by Transport Canada
with regard to the Halminen Airstrip. He advised that Regional officials
would be pleased to investigate the alleged violations; however, they will
require more detailed information than that provided in the Municipality's
letter. In the interim, officials from the System Safety division will
attempt to contact both the municipality and the airport operator and will
visit the airstrip to determine whether there are any safety issues that need
to be addressed by Transport Canada.
Resolution #C-849-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 23 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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GO Transit
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Resolution #C-850-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-849-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer to dialogue with
the Minister of Transport with more detail; and
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer keep appraised of the
situation and report back to Council on a regular basis."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-849-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that he would be interested
in participating in the round table session with regards to Clarington's
economic game plan. He would like to be advised ifthere is an
opportunity in this or any forum for him to participate.
Resolution #C-851-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, thanking the municipality for
providing him with a copy of the resolution passed by the Municipality of
CJarington on September 14, 1998, on transportation and GO transit
funding issues in the GTA. He advised that he has written to The
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation and The
Honourable Al Leach, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing about
the Municipality's concerns and believes that it is important to ensure fair
rates and accessibility to GO transit for his constituents. He advised that
as soon as he hears from the Ministers, he will advise the Municipality of
their response.
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1998 Public Works
Week A ward
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Resolution #C-852-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information.
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Correspondence Item D - 8 and Confidential Correspondence Item D - 9
were distributed to Council as handouts.
Resolution #C-853-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 2, D - 4 and D - 6, be approved as per
the agenda.
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Maureen A. McCauley, President-Elect, Ontario Chapter, Canadian Public
Works Association - American Public Works Association, advising of the
1998 Public Works Week Award. She advised that in order to celebrate
Public Works and the contribution it makes to our communities, the third
week of May has been declared as "National Public Works Week" across
North America for the last 35 years. The Ontario Chapter of APW A
strongly supports this initiative and encourages municipalities, large and
small, to undertake activities during this week which will raise the profile
of Public Works. A competition is held by the Chapter each year for the
best program undertaken by a municipality. She is seeking submissions
for the 1998 competition for the best program undertaken by a
municipality. The Bruce Brunton trophy is awarded to the municipality
with the most exciting and enthusiastic program. All entries must be
received by December 18, 1998. The winner of the 1998 competition will
be announced at the Chapter's 1999 Annual General Meeting, January 21,
1999.
(Referred to Public Works)
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Resolution re:
Compensation for
Volunteer
Firefighters
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November 23, 1998
Mary Ellen Greb, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Township of South-West
Oxford, advising of a resolution passed by the Township of South-West
Oxford regarding the Compensation for Volunteer Firefighters as follows:
"WHEREAS South-West Oxford Township Council is concerned about
the impact of changes under the new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act,
including the potential for large numbers of volunteer fire fighters leaving
their fire department;
THEREFORE the Council ofthe Corporation of the Township of South-
West Oxford requests the Provincial Government to re-instate
compensation for volunteer firefighters on the same basis as it was under
the former Workers Compensation Act and not as provided for under the
new Workplace Safety and Insurance Act."
(Resolution Endorsed)
June Laforet, 6 Kingsview Court, Courtice, LIE IE6, expressing her
frustrations regarding a parking ticket received by her son for overnight
parking. She realizes that emergency vehicles and snow removal
equipment must move freely in her area, but at the same time, there is a
need among residents for additional overnight parking, at least on an
occasional basis. She suggests parking be allowed on one side of the
street during alternating months. This would allow emergency and snow
removal vehicles easier access to all residences while allowing overnight
parking to those who need it. Any overflow of cars can be moved to
another street in the neighbourhood. She feels that the implementation of
this would simply involve posting the necessary signs. She advised that
this method is already being used in other municipalities, and is very
effective for all concerned. The second solution involves a voucher
system, whereby each residence is issued a numbered sticker that is to be
left visible in or on the vehicle that is parked on the road. Additional
vouchers could be purchased from the Region for a nominal fee should the
need arise. She feels that while this method could lessen the problem,
there are a number of details that would have to be detailed. It is her hope
that her concerns will be addressed quickly, as the coming winter could
pose a problem for any people.
(Forward a copy of Report PD-105-98
and Referred to Planning and Development and
Public Works for consideration in conjunction with
this matter)
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Bowmanville
Tag Day
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Concerns
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November 23, 1998
June Hunter, President, Association of Hospital Volunteers-
Bowmanville, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, requesting proclamation of
May 14, 1999, as Association of Hospital Volunteers - Bowmanville Tag
Day.
Resolution #C-854-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT May 14, 1999 be proclaimed as Association of Hospital Volunteers
Bowmanville Tag Day in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in
accordance with municipal policy.
"CARRIED"
Sharon Steele, 4443 Highway #2, Newtonville, LOA lJO, forwarding a
petition regarding safety concerns with hunting adjacent to Newtonville
Public School. She emphasized that this is not an anti-hunting issue, but a
safety issue. She advised that to the best of their knowledge, a 100m
setback is inadequate. For shotguns, a distance of 500 metres might be
more realistic. This, however, is a complex determination that they are
admittedly unqualified to make. She is requesting that Council establish a
by-law to create a safe no hunting set back around school and similar
public areas that are not covered under the current by-laws, and that the
above mentioned setback be greater than 100m.
Resolution #C-855-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Hunting Committee.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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November 23,1998
Resolution #C-856-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-855-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
'THAT the Clerk be requested to advise the Hunting Committee of
Council's concerns where hunting infringes on public areas; and
THAT the Committee be requested to comment directly with
respect to the setbacks in these areas."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-855-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
forwarding a copy of Report 98-MOH-35, Land Ambulance Services, and
advising that at a meeting held on November 4, 1998, Regional Council
adopted the following recommendations of the Committee:
"a) THAT the Minister of Health be requested to postpone the
amalgamation of the Oshawa and Lindsay Central Ambulance
Communications Centres until the Durham, Halton and York
Regions' Land Ambulance Services Review is completed and
Council has had sufficient time to fully consider its options with
respect to ambulance communications, including their implications
for the delivery of land ambulance services;
b) THAT the Health and Social Services Committee be authorized to
review and release the Land Ambulance Services Review
discussion paper and to lead the public consultation process;
c) THAT a copy of the resolution and Report #98-MOH-35 be
forwarded to all Durham, Halton and York municipalities
requesting their endorsement and support; and
d)
THAT a copy of the resolution and Report #98-MOH-35 be
forwarded to The Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario,
The Honourable Elizabeth Witmer, Minister of Health and all
Durham M.P.P.'s."
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International
Year of the Older
Person
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Concerns
Encountered at
The Garnet B.
Rickard Complex
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November 23, 1998
Resolution #C-857-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the resolution adopted by the Regional Municipality of Durham
regarding Land Ambulance Services, be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that 1999 is the United
Nations Year of the Older Person (IYOP). He is certain that most levels
of government will wish to join forces in this important celebration. He
advises that the Province of Ontario has asked all 130 MPP's to work
within their constituency to find a forum to celebrate the IYOP. His office
will act as a response for this project and looks forward to a response on
this matter.
Resolution #C-858-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT correspondence Item D - 5 be received for information and that
John O'Toole, M.P.P. be advised that it is Clarington's pleasure to co-
operate with the Provincial Government for the celebration of the Year of
the Older Person.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Items D - 8 and D - 9 were received as handouts.
James and Colleen Terry advising of concerns encountered on their
wedding day, September 19, 1998, at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex.
Resolution #C-859-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Director of
Community Services for preparation of a memorandum to be distributed to
Members of Council regarding the action taken in this matter.
"CARRIED"
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Confidential
Property
Matter
MOTION
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November 23, 1998
Resolution #C-860-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 9, be referred to the end of
the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
November 16, 1998
Item #12
Bowmanville
Water Pressure
Zone 2
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Resolution #C-861-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
November 16, 1998, be approved with the exception of Item # 12.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-862-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS water servicing concerns have come to light in Bowmanville
Pressure Zone 2;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Durham be
requested to have staff provide Clarington Council with a report outlining
the status of water distribution matters in Bowmanville Pressure Zone 2, in
particular, the status of development approvals and the Zone 2 Reservoir
and F eedermain.
"CARRIED"
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Report #2
Report #3
Job Description -
CAO
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November 23, 1998
Resolution #C-863-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Confidential Report TR-86-98 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-864-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-64-98 and the corresponding By-laws 98-171 and
98-172 be tabled to a special Council meeting to be convened prior to
December 1,1998.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-865-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing legal and
personnel issues.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-866-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes prior to the "closed" meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-867-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session, be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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November 23, 1998
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-868-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Wendy Orton be received with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-869-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Terri McCabe and Dianna Eastwood be received
with appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-870-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the presentation of Ray Bester be received and referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer.
"CARRIED"
By-law 98-173 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-871-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
98-169
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law ofthe former Corporation of the Town of
Newcastle (Syvan Developments);
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98-170
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and Escom
Software Services Ltd. For the Community Services
Recreation Software Program; and
98-173
being a by-law respecting the annual allowances paid to the
Mayor and Members of Council and to repeal By-law
97-266.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-872-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-169, 98-170 and 98-173
be approved.
"CARRIED"
"" Regional Update Resolution #C-873-98
Committee/Boards
Update Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Regional and Committee/Boards Updates be referred to the
Council meeting scheduled to be held on December 14,1998.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming
By-Law.
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November 23, 1998
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-874-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-174, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 23rd day of November 1998, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-875-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-174 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-876-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting adjourn at 11 :50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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, MAYOR