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PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 14,1998
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on December 14, 1998, 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 J. ScheU
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.)
Manager, Community Planning Branch, D. Crome (Attended Until
8:35 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended Until 8:35 p.m.)
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be making a disclosure of
pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item 0 - 13.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
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Resolution #C-885-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the minutes of a special meeting held on November 23, 1998, be
approved;
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THAT the minutes of a regular meeting held on November 23, 1998, be
approved; and
THAT the minutes of a special meeting held on November 27, 1998, be
approved.
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Staff Sgt. Ted Dionne, Durham Regional Police Force, Chair, Hunting
Committee, presented the Committee's final report to CounciL He
introduced the Members of the Committee who were in attendance and
stated that the Members have determined that the hunting problems within
the Municipality are caused by trespassers who hunt without permission
on lands and without regard for the rights of the property owners. Also, a
lack of enforcement is cause for concern. Upon identifying these
problems, the following immediate steps were taken:
. Communication staff of the Durham Regional Police Service were
reminded that Mitch Phinney of the Ministry of Natural Resources is
to be contacted on all hunting-related incidents. All calls involving
trespassers are to be dispatched through the mobile display terminals
of the patrol officers so that immediate attention can be given.
. Mitch Phinney calls the Durham Regional Police Service to let the
Communications Branch know every time that he is patrolling in
Durham Region and in Clarington so that quicker dispatch can take
place.
. A sharing of information between the Ministry of Natural Resources
and the Durham Regional Police Service was encouraged so that
complaints by landowners are being served.
Staff Sgt Dionne outlined the following conclusions ofthe Committee:
. The problems caused by lack of enforcement continue to be an issue.
Council, in communications with local M.P.P.s, should address the
concern of insufficient coverage by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
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. Durham Regional Police Officers should be instructed to lay charges
for trespassing whenever possible. Ifthere is a violation of the
municipal by-law, an incident report will be submitted for the By-law
Department to issue a summons.
. The Police and the Ministry of Natural Resources will continue to do
frequent checks of parked vehicles on rural roadways for loaded guns
and possible violators.
. An education campaign should be implemented for the citizens telling
them of the trespassing laws, the meaning of the red dot and yellow
dot system for trespassing, the various hunting seasons and any other
pertinent information.
. The Municipality's Firearm By-law may need some revision to
address the urban areas of the municipality without restricting the
lands considered prime hunting grounds.
Staff Sgt. Dionne stated that the Committee wishes to remain in place as
sanctioned by Council. The members are willing to hear concerns and
complaints so as to review them in a problem-solving way.
James Terry, 140 Ormond Drive, Oshawa, LlG 6T5, addressed Council
with respect to the condition of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
on September 19,1998. Mr. Terry had rented the complex in order to
hold his wedding reception. When they arrived there was no microphone
which had been promised to them, the hallways were full of pizza boxes,
the boardroom was in use and children were running throughout the halls
amongst the wedding party and guests, the washrooms were not clean and
the bar staff had opened cases of coolers and placed the bottles in the
refrigerator, thereby making the return to the LCBO impossible. Mr.
Terry requested a written apology and monetary reimbursement from the
municipality.
Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LIE 2H8, thanked the
Hunting Committee for their recommendations and highlighted a concern
of coyote and wolf hunters that recently the collars have gone missing
from their dogs. Mr. Monaghan advised that the Municipality of
Clarington generally receives approximately one-eighth of the cash
disbursement from the Province for coyote damage, however, in 1998 this
amount was much less.
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Victoria Stephenson, 10291 Old Scugog Road, Blackstock, LlC 3W9,
requested that the municipality reinstate the service of ploughing snow on
the road on which she lives, She indicated that this service was
discontinued approximately five years ago and she is questioning why.
Resolution #C-886-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception ofItems I - 9, 1- 15, 1- 21, I - 26, 1- 27, 1-29,
I-34andI-41.
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Christine S. Stewart, Minister of the Environment, forwarding a copy of a
News Release and Backgrounder that outlines the details of an
announcement made on October 23, that the federal government will
introduce a regulation requiring low-sulphur gasoline in Canada. The
proposed Sulphur in Gasoline Regulations and the accompanying
Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement will be forwarded when they are
published in the Canada Gazette. There will be a 60-day period for
parties to provide comments and she would be pleased to receive any
views the municipality may have.
(Received for Information)
Joseph P. Dion, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Federation of
Canadian Municipalities, forwarding a copy of their 1997 ~ 1998 Year in
Review - PolicylProgram Committee Reports - FCM Annual Conference
1998.
(Received for Information)
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Carolyn Lance, Committee Secretary, Town of Georgina, advising of a
resolution passed by the Town of Georgina regarding Bill 56 as follows:
"THAT Council support the Region of Durham' s position, to delay
the passage and implementation of Bill 56 establishing the Greater
Toronto Services Board until at least the end of the current term of
Council, and that this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to all
municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area for information."
(Received for Information)
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George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, advising
that Brock Council passed a resolution in support of the Municipality of
Clarington's resolution with respect to Transportation and GO Transit
Funding Issues in the GT A.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on November 17, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Robert W. Runciman, MPP, Leeds-Grenville, Solicitor General and
Minister of Correctional Services, advising that the allocation of police
officers under the Community Policing Partnerships (CPP) Program was
announced on November 24, 1998, and forwarded a list of the allocations
to individual police services under the program This program, the first of
its kind and scope in Canadian history, represents the Mike Harris
government's commitment to protecting our communities by helping
municipalities hire a total of 1,000 new police officers. The program
generated almost 1,500 requests from police services across the province
for 1,000 new front-line officers. All applications were reviewed carefully
and the allocation of police officers was determined to ensure
representation from communities across the province, taking into account
the size of each service. The Durham Regional Police Services has been
allocated 42 officers.
(Received for Information)
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John R O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, thanking the Municipality of
Clarington for sending him a copy of Council' s resolution on the issue of
gasoline tax. He advised that he has written to The Honourable Ernie
Eves, Minister of Finance, about Council's resolution and when he
receives a response from the Minister, he will advise the municipality.
(Received for Information)
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Bob Seguin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, forwarding a copy of a report entitled "Selected
Agricultural Review of the Greater Toronto Area." For the period 1976 to
1996, the report profiles developments in agriculture in the Greater
Toronto Area (GTA) and highlights a number of significant trends. The
initial analysis also compares the characteristics of the GTA's farming
community to those of the communities surrounding the GTA and the
Province at large.
(Received for Information)
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Claude Cantin, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising
ofFCM's 62nd Annual Conference and Municipal Expo: Navigating
Global Change, Halifax Regional Municipality, June 4 -7, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Solina Community Centre Board held on
November 26,1998.
(Received for Information)
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Information Bulletin received from the Kawartha Conservation Authority
entitled "State Farm Becomes a Partner in Conservation." The Partners in
Conservation Program links the business community with Kawartha
Conservation to help protect the natural environment. With public
funding for environmental work being limited, developing partnerships
with the corporate sector is a means by which additional conservation
programming can be done.
(Received for Information)
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Nancy Bardecki, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising that The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, has
introduced the Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act, 1998 (Bill 79). The
Bill, if passed in its current form, will require municipalities to limit
property tax increases related to property tax reform on businesses to 10
percent in ] 998 and a further 5 percent in each of 1999 and 2000, over the
1997 annualized tax responsibility. Municipalities will also include any
budgetary changes in addition to these amounts. The Minister of Finance
announced his intention to apply the same limits to multi-residential
properties. She advises that support will be provided through the Ontario
Property Tax Analysis (OPT A) Service to assist municipalities in meeting
the limits established for tax increases on businesses in Bill 79.
(Received for Information)
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Dave Cooke and Ann Vanstone, Co-Chairs, Education Improvement
Commission, forwarding a summary of A Report on the Role of School
Councils. The Education Improvement Commission strongly supports
public education and wants to see it enhanced through a clearer role for
school councils. They believe that the purpose of these councils is to
improve student learning. Parents and members of the community have a
right to meaningful input into their children's education.
(Received for Information)
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Gail Lawlor, Chairperson, Durham Environmental Network and Leo
DeLoyde, Director, Planning and Development Services, Town of Ajax,
forwarding a copy of the Proceedings of the Durham Environmental
Network and Town of Ajax Public Meeting on State of the Environment
(SOE) Reporting, held at the Ajax Community Centre on October 22,
1998. They explain that the focus of the panel discussion is to present
examples of State of the Environment (SOE) Reporting to demonstrate the
application of SOE reporting at regional and local municipal levels.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
November 3, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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The Rural Review, the voice of the Rural Ontario Municipal Association
forwarding the Chair's Message and advising of the ROMA 67th Annual
Conference to be held February 7 - 10, 1999, at the Royal York Hotel,
Toronto.
(Received for Information)
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James W. Knight, Executive Director, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and Jeb Brugmann, Secretary General, International
Council for Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), advising that the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities' 20% Club has merged with the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives' Canadian Cities
for Climate Protection Campaign. This united effort is now aptly named
'Partners for Climate Protection: For a Better Quality of Life' (PCP for
short).
(Received for Information)
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Jordan Gross advising how excited he is about the skateboard park being
built in Bowmanville next spring. He has heard that some people in
Courtice have been complaining about the skateboard park being built in
Bowmanville and that they would like it to be built in Courtice. He is 12
years old and thinks the park should be built in Bowmanville because
more people skateboard in Bowmanville and all they have is a halfpipe
which is always packed, falling apart and burned to ashes. It would also
help kids from skating downtown Bowmanville, in store parking lots and
on the streets.
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Alderman John Schmal, Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Corrections,
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising of services provided by
Corcan. He advised that Corcan is a venture designed for the safe
reintegration of offenders into Canadian society, which provides
municipal governments with an opportunity to purchase quality products
at a competitive price. Corcan offers five business lines: furniture,
agribusiness, construction, services and textiles. The services provided by
Corcan save Canadian taxpayers millions of dollars and contribute to the
safety of our communities. A 1994 study concluded that the job and life
skills acquired by Corcan graduates diminish significantly their likelihood
of reoffending when they return to our communities and ensure that they
have the tools to help them become contributing members of society.
(Received for Information)
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Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs, Pickering Nuclear Generating Station,
forwarding copies oftheir monthly Report Card for Ontario Hydro
Nuclear and Pickering and Darlington Nuclear. He advised that these
reports are issued each month and indicate their performance in the areas
of production, the environment, public safety and employee safety. These
reports are a measurement of the effectiveness of their operations as
evaluated against nuclear industry standards around the world.
(Received for Information)
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Michele Cotton, Volunteer and Fundraising Co-ordinator, Alzheimer
Society of Durham Region, advising that the month of January is
Alzheimer Awareness Month. The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region
is using this month to hold its First Annual Curling Charityspiel. This
event is being held as a Corporate Challenge event to raise money for their
family services programs. Currently, the Alzheimer Society provides:
caregiver support groups, one-on-one family counselling, in-service
education and training to professionals, an information series and a
resource centre. These services are available at no cost to community
members. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with
Alzheimer Disease (and related dementias) and their caregivers. An
invitation is extended to join them in their First Annual Curling
CharityspieL For more information contact her at (905) 576-2567.
(Received for Information)
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Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, advising
of a Proposed Ontarians With Disabilities Act - first of its kind in Canada.
If approved by the Legislature, it will require every ministry to identify,
remove and prevent barriers by systematically reviewing its legislation,
policies, programs, practices and services. Thousands of government
activities that affect persons with disabilities, either directly or indirectly,
will be reviewed and improved.
(Received for Information)
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Lawrence Allison, Director of Corporate Services, Town of Aurora,
advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Aurora with respect to
Bill 79 - Year 2000 Compliance as follows:
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"WHEREAS many municipal financial systems, which may
include general ledger, tax billing, utility billing, payroll, accounts
payable, accounts receivable and budget, must be reprogrammed
and redeveloped by software vendors to achieve Year 2000
compliance by January 1, 2000;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has made major changes
to tax legislation over the past 18 months, causing municipal
financial system vendors to spend a significant number of hours
reprogramming many tax billing systems;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has now introduced Bill
79, which contains the new 10-5-5 cap as a mandatory Tax Policy
for commercial/industrial properties;
AND WHEREAS the new 10-5-5 cap will require significant
additional reprogramming of tax billing systems within 13 months
of the Year 2000;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of Aurora advises the Province of Ontario that it will be held
responsible for any and all financial impacts to Ontario
municipalities, should their financial systems not achieve Year
2000 compliance due to the investment oftime needed to
reprogram tax billing systems to meet the new mandatory
requirements of Bill 79; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, Greater Toronto Area Mayors, York Regional
Council, and Frank Klees, M.P.P."
(Received for Information)
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AMCTO EXPRESS received from the Association of Municipal Clerks
and Treasurers of Ontario, advising of a number of issues and also
advising of the 1999 IIMC/AMCTO Conference May 23 - 27, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes ofa meeting ofthe Newcastle Community Hall Board held on
November 16, 1998.
(Received for Information)
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Suzanne H. Crowhurst Lennard, Director, International Making Cities
Livable Conferences and Henry L Lennard, Chairman, Advisory Board,
advising ofthe 24th International Making Cities Livable Conference, St.
Augustine, FL., March 8 - 12,1999.
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
of a resolution passed by Regional Council as follows:
"a) THAT the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
through the 9-1-1 Management Board work with the local
municipalities in updating their local street addresses to
eliminate duplicate street names and addresses within two
(2) years;
b)
THAT the Chair of the Regional Municipality of Durham
be authorized to sign a letter of intent to Bell 9-1-1 that
will allow for the full implementation of their Public
Emergency Reporting Service (PERS) prior to completion
of the elimination of duplicate street names and addresses;
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c) THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham accepts any
and all default 9-1-1 telephone calls until the full
implementation ofPERS is completed."
(Received for Information)
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Bowmanville Museum held on November 11,
1998.
(Received for Information)
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Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario, advising that the Government Bill Replaces Private Member's
Bill on Emergency Volunteers.
(Received for Information)
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RJ. Douglas, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, advising of a
resolution passed by the Town of Richmond Hill with respect to
Mississauga Transit as follows:
"WHEREAS the Toronto Transit Commission on October 7, 1998
advised Mississauga Transit that all of its buses must be removed
from Burnhamthorpe Road, East of Highway 427 or the lease for
platform space at Islington Subway Station would be cancelled
effective December I, 1998; and
WHEREAS the Council ofthe Town of Richmond Hill believes
that such an action would not be in the interest of public transit in
general, the creation of seamless transit service in the Greater
Toronto Area specifically, and will negatively affect both the
individuals that use public transit and those who use private
transportation services in the Burnhamthorpe Road corridor; and
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WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill believes
that the principle of seamless transit and the elimination of transit
service duplication should be addressed by all municipalities in the
Greater Toronto Area;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of
Richmond Hill requests that the Ministries of Transportation and
Municipal Affairs facilitate a process leading to a mutually
acceptable solution regarding all aspects of bus operations on the
Burnhamthorpe corridor; and
THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board (if established) be
requested to facilitate resolution of similar conflicts between
municipalities or transit authorities in the GT A in the future; and
THAT the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs, the Toronto Transit Commission and Mississauga Transit
and all municipalities in the GT A be advised of the Town's
position on the matter."
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham East, advising that the Minister of Labour
introduced legislation that will protect volunteer firefighters and
ambulance workers in the case of injury. Ifpassed, the Emergency
Volunteers Protection Act would ensure that volunteer firefighters and
ambulance workers are covered by a fair injury compensation system
under the WSIA He thanked Council for bringing the municipality's
concerns to his attention.
(Received for Information)
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Carl F. Dombek, Chair, Environmental Assessment Board, advising of the
release of their 1997 - 1998 Annual Report. A copy of the report is
available by calling (416) 314-4600 or may also be available at the public
library for viewing.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes ofa meeting of the Hunting Committee held on November 24,
1998.
(Received for Information)
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Media Kit received from the Ministry of Labour with respect to
Emergency Volunteers Protection Act. Included in the kit is a Statement
to the Legislature by The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Labour, a
News Release entitled "Province to Protect Volunteer Firefighters and
Ambulance Workers" and Background entitled "Fair Injury Compensation
for Province's Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Workers."
(Received for Information)
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The Ontario Community Partnership Projects Program for the
International Year of Older Persons, advising that the deadline for
submitting Community Partnership Project proposals has been extended
from December 1, 1998 to Friday, January 29, 1999.
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Resolution #C-887-98
International Year Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Of the Older Person
M02.GE THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-888-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-887-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be referred to the Older
Adults Centre,"
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"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-887-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
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News letter received from the Bowmanville Museum advising of Pioneer
Bonus Bucks. To support them in their fundraising, Pioneer Petroleums
has agreed to give them cash for the Pioneer Bonus Bucks they turn in.
When anyone fills up at any participating Pioneer Bonus Buck location,
the Pioneer Bonus Bucks earned can be used by the Museum to help fund
their projects.
Pioneer Bonus
Bucks
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Resolution #C-889-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
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Crime Prevention
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Lynde Shores
Conservation Area
Draft Management
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Kathy Thompson, Senior Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, forwarding a copy of Crime Prevention Digest 1997. The
Digest document, published by the International Council for the
International Centre for the Prevention of Crime, provides a synopsis of
crime prevention activities of seven countries in Europe, North America
and Australia.
Resolution #C-890-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 21 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
News Release received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Advisory Committee, advising of the Lynde Shores Conservation Area
Draft Management Plan. The goal of the management plan is to identify,
protect and enhance the current and potential natural heritage attributes,
functions and linkages of Lynde Shores Conservation Area in conjunction
with public use. Copies of the Draft Lynde Shores Management Plan
Executive Summary are available upon request through the Authority
Office, (905) 579-0411.
Resolution #C-891-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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2000 Ontario
Summer Games
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Resolution #C-892-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-891-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the
Westside Creek Marsh Residents Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-891-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Thomas W. Flood, Chair, Steering Committee, 2000 Ontario Summer
Games, Town of Ajax, advising that the municipalities of Durham and
Durham Region made their formal bid to the Provincial Site Review
Committee to host the 2000 Provincial Summer Games. He advised that
although no answer has been received yet, he believes it is appropriate, as
the Steering Committee Chair, to thank Council for the support given to
their Committee. He also sends a note of thanks for the tremendous effort
put forward by Joe Caruana and others in Clarington in being able to
accomplish what they have to date,
Resolution #C-893-98
Moved by Councillor Young seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Alex Shepherd, M.P., Durham, forwarding a letter addressed to Janice
Oliver, Special Assistant, Millennium Initiatives, advising that he is in
receipt of the application of the Bowmanville Lions Club concerning their
project Millennium Park & TraiL He advised that he is very familiar with
this section of Bow manville, the area used annually for their duck derby, a
local fundraiser, as well as many other recreational uses by the local
community. He indicated that part of the purpose would be to connect the
area and thus the downtown core of Bowmanville with the Waterfront
Trail which traverses the Lake Ontario waterfront from Niagara Falls to
Trenton. He wholeheartedly supports this project.
Resolution #C-894-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 29 be received for information.
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PM. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
of a resolution passed by Regional Council as follows:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario recognizes the vital role of
small business in the provincial economy;
WHEREAS small businesses and multi-residential property
owners are valued contributors to the Province's economic well-
being;
WHEREAS small business creates about 80 percent of all new
private sector jobs in Ontario;
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 79 - The
Fairness for Proverty Taxvaver Acts. 1998 which demonstrates the
Province's support of Ontario's small business community by
ensuring that no commercial or industrial property owner will face
an increase due to tax reform of more than 10% in 1998 and a
further 5% in each of 1999 and 2000;
WHEREAS the Region of Durham also recognizes the significant
role of small business and the creation of a F air Assessment
System;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional
Municipality of Durham request that the Province of Ontario
amend Bil/79 - The Fairness for Provertv Taxvayers Act. 1998 to:
a) Clearly identify and define' small business' and the related
eligibility requirements for 'small business' as they relate
to each property class ie. multi-residential, commercial and
industrial;
b) Exclude from the capping provisions of Bill 79 those
properties which fall into the current definitions of large
industrial, shopping centres and office building special
classes;
c) Exclude from the capping provisions of Sill 79 all vacant
land and vacant units;
d)
Include provisions to Bill 79 which allow Regional
Municipalities to develop and implement on a more
equitable basis a multi-year program for 'small business'
property owners, whether it be capping, phasing, rebates or
any combination in order to achieve a fair taxation system
by the year 2000 and at the same time achieve the
Provincial goal of a Fair Tax Assessment System;
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e) Defer until funds are collected, the payment of20% 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 FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Finance
Department continue to consult with area municipalities to update our
recommendations as the Province modifies its taxation policies;
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Ministers of Finance and
Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing, the Durham MPPs, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Durham's local municipalities
and the local Chambers of Commerce."
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Durham Region's
25th Anniversary
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Resolution #C-895-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham pertaining to Bill 79, be
endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton.
"CARRIED"
Norm Leigh, Manager, Business Development, Regional Municipality of
Durham, extending an invitation to join in the celebration of Durham
Region's 25th Anniversary. The launch of Durham '99 - Celebrate the
Future will promote events, both cultural and sporting, that are hosted by
local organizations in all eight Durham municipalities throughout 1999.
To promote these events, they will be publishing an Event Calendar in
January, March, June and September. This celebration will not only bring
tourists into our Region but it will also encourage Durham residents to
visit other municipalities within the Region. It would also serve to spread
the message that Durham Region is a great place in which to live, work
and play.
Resolution #C-896-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item I - 41 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-897-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items D - 6, D - 7 and D - 11 be approved as per
the agenda.
"CARRIED"
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Rubby Duck Derby
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Region of Durham
Ad Hoc Committee
Re: Municipal
Services
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Condition of
Nash Road
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W.l Huether, Committee Member, advising of the Rubber Duck Derby
Day to be held on June 19, 1999, and requesting some assistance from the
municipality as follows:
. Use of loader with operator to dump ducks.
. Use of 12 picnic tables including pickup and delivery.
. Use, setup, and take down of stage.
. Use of 6 hard hats, 6 safety vests, 12 traffic cones, garbage containers
and bags, and portable toilets if those on site are not serviceable.
. Grass cutting within 2 - 3 days of the event.
(Referred to Public Works to assist the
Committee with their endeavour)
PM. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
of a resolution passed by the Regional Municipality of Durham that an Ad
Hoc Committee be formed to review all municipal services. Subsequent
to Council's direction, a Governance Committee was formed and the
following recommendations of the Committee were adopted by Regional
Council November 18, 1998:
"a) THAT the service areas of Roads, Planning and Fire Protection be
the top priorities for review in Phase I;
b) THAT the Regional Chair be authorized to correspond with the
Province of Ontario to advise of service areas being studied and
request financial assistance; and
c) THAT the area municipalities be requested to give their assistance
by providing information concerning the service areas of Roads,
Planning and Fire Protection."
(Referred to Chief Administrative Officer
for co-ordination of information)
Michael Coulby, 2038 Nash Road, Bowmanville, LIe 3K4, advising that
Nash Road by Courtice School has big potholes and bumps and when he
rides his bike he almost rides right into the ditch. He is requesting that the
road be repaved.
(Referred to Public Works for review)
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Lioness Club of
Newcastle - Cheque
For $500
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K Powell, Treasurer, Lioness Club of Newcastle, advising that as of
November 30, 1998, the club will no longer be functioning. She
forwarded a cheque in the amount of $500 and requested that it be used for
the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area.
Resolution #C-898-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the donation of the Lioness Club of Newcastle be accepted with
thanks.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-899-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-898-98 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"and that Council's regrets be extended on the loss of the Lioness
Club."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-898-98 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Correspondence received from residents of the Village of Orono
expressing concerns regarding safety on the streets in Orono and
requesting Council to review and correct the following problems:
. Speed on Main and Mill Streets is often excessive.
. Children living south of Sommerville on the west side of Main Street
had bus services removed and were not provided with a safe crossing
area.
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Hunting Concerns
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Current Value
Assessment
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. Children to the north who do not qualify for bus service do not have an
adequate crossing area on either Main Street or Mill Street.
. That the white lines be repainted at Church and Park Streets and
Church and Centre Streets as they are quite faded and that the
intersections be made into four-way stops.
Resolution #C-900-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be referred to the Public Works
Department for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the
General Purpose and Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
Tom MacDonald, forwarding a petition signed by area residents,
requesting that hunting NOT BE BANNED south of the 8th Concession of
Clarke Township. These individuals believe it is not desirable to ban
hunting in the area. They are urging Council to encourage proper
enforcement of existing hunting regulations and safe hunting practices.
Resolution #C-90 1-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Tom MacDonald be advised of the actions taken with respect to the
Hunting Committee's report.
"CARRIED"
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising ofa resolution
passed by the Town of Richmond Hill as follows:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill believes
that all taxpayers of Ontario should enjoy the benefits of fair
taxation, and fair distribution of taxation;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial government having deemed the
previous assessment system as outdated, dysfunctional and unfair,
introduced Current Value Assessment for 1998 taxation;
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AND WHEREAS in introducing the Current Value Assessment
system, the Provincial government empowered municipalities with
tax policy decisions on implementation;
AND WHEREAS all local tax policy decisions for 1998 taxation
have been made and tax billings have been issued;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial government, without consultation
with municipalities, has now introduced Bill 79 which mandates
unfair tax practices, and substantially curtails the tax policy power
previously given to municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Province expects 1998 tax policy to be
reshaped and tax billings be reissued, clawing back decreases to
cushion tax increases;
AND WHEREAS Bill 79 will result in some taxpayers subsidizing
taxpayers in other municipalities;
AND WHEREAS Bill 79 perpetuates the commercial competitive
disadvantages which existed in the previous assessment system
whereby over taxed enterprises subsidized under taxed
competitors;
AND WHEREAS the government of Ontario has not notified
affected taxpayers of the impacts of Bill 79, despite having
promised fair taxation for all of Ontario;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of Richmond Hill objects to the passing of Bill 79, and that
actions be undertaken to alert local taxpayers and businesses of the
adverse and unfair impacts of Bill 79 and to encourage them to
voice their opinions of Bill 79 directly to the province;
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Resolution re:
Ontario Trillium
Foundation Funding
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AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in
Ontario for consideration, and be forwarded to local Business
Improvement Areas, all Chambers of Commerce in the Greater
Toronto Area, all M.P.P.'s representing York Region
municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Municipal Finance
Officers Association of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, the Minister of Finance and the Premier of Ontario
for information."
Resolution #C-902-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill regarding Bill 79 be
endorsed by the Council ofthe Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising of a resolution passed by the
Town of Ajax as follows:
"WHEREAS the government of Ontario has proposed 16 Grant
Review Teams to make recommendations to the Ontario Trillium
Foundation regarding the allocation of$80 million per year;
AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham has been included in a
Grant Review Team with the Counties of Northumberland,
Peterborough, Victoria and Haliburton whereby Durham Region
will have 61% of the area population but only 20% of the members
on the Grant Review Team;
AND WHEREAS the Regions of Hamilton-Wentworth and
Niagara, with populations similar to Durham Region, each have
Grant Review Teams;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of
Citizenship Culture and Recreation be respectfully requested to
establish a separate Grant Review Team for the Region of Durham;
AND THAT notice of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister,
all Durham MPP's and all Durham municipalities."
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Resolution #C-903-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution of the Town of Ajax with respect to the Ontario
Trillium Foundation, be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
D - 4 Hazel McCallion, Mayor, Chair, GT A Mayors & Regional Chairs,
forwarding a copy ofthree resolutions passed at a meeting of the GTA
GTA. Mayors Mayors and Regional Chairs Committee on November 20, 1998 as
& Chairs Resolutions follows:
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(I) "WHEREAS after an extensive consultative process, the Councils
for the Regions of Halton, Ottawa-Carleton, Hamilton-Wentworth
and their area municipalities adopted re-assessment mitigating
measures under the new Ontario Fair Assessment System (OF AFS)
which specifically addressed the unique circumstances in those
Regions utilizing the tools provided by the Province of Ontario;
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AND WHEREAS the mitigating measures adopted by those
Regions have the support of their area municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GTA Mayors and
Regional Chairs endorse the request by the Council of the Region
of Halton, and its four area municipalities and Chambers of
Commerce, for an exemption from the proposed legislation, Bill
79, The Fairness for Taxpayers Act, 1998 to include: Halton,
Ottawa-Carleton, and Hamilton-Wentworth;
AND THAT the Province recognize solutions which have been
submitted by other municipalities;
AND THAT a copy ofthis resolution be forwarded to Premier
Mike Harris, Finance Minister Ernie Eves, Municipal Affairs &
Housing Minister AI Leach, Halton area MPPs, the Halton
Chamber of Commerce, and GT A MPPs, GT A Chambers of
Commerce and Board of Trades and AMO."
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(2) "WHEREAS the Minister of Finance's announcement of
October 23, 1998, and the legislation introduced on November 5,
1998, will have an unaffordable impact on payments-in-lieu of
taxes received by Ontario Municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the federal government has indicated it will pay
based on the same rules as taxpayers;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Minister of
Finance include a provision in the legislation that would first adjust
the 1997 base up by an amount that represents average Business
Occupancy Tax not paid in 1997 to reflect the merging of the 1997
Business Occupancy Tax with the 1997 Real Property Tax, prior to
application of the 10 percent cap for 1998;
AND THAT this is a unanimous concern and that individual
municipalities will continue to send their individual concerns to the
Minister of Finance."
(3)
WHEREAS Bill 35 - Energy Competition Act, 19998, was
enacted on October 29th; and
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AND WHEREAS the Act was introduced to create competition in
the Ontario electricity sector with a belief that competition should
provide the lowest possible costs and user rates; and
WHEREAS many high growth communities have been able to
offer consistently low electrical rates by adopting the established
principle within their municipality that new growth "pays for
itself'; and
WHEREAS for more than 25 years, municipalities and their hydro
utilities have had the ability to recover the cost associated with
providing infrastructure, such as roads, sewers, water, street
lighting and electrical services, for new development from the
development industry through contributed capital payments and
development charges; and
WHEREAS these mechanisms have been the cornerstone of
policies that have allowed municipal utilities to minimize rates for
existing customers while cooperating with the land development
industry to promote growth in their communities; and
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WHEREAS Bill 35 as enacted prohibits these mechanisms
continuing once the new distribution utility corporations are
incorporated; and
WHEREAS this will result in electrical rates increasing for all
existing users as well as the new users which is both contrary to
the intention ofthe Bill to reduce rates and contrary to current
municipal policy that "new growth pays for itself' (i.e. its own
infrastructure);
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GT A Mayors and
Regional Chairs request that action be taken by the Government of
Ontario to allow all new distribution utility corporations to recover
new electrical infrastructure costs for new development directly
from the development industry."
Resolution #C-904-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
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THAT the resolutions of the GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs pertaining
to the Ontario Fair Assessment System, the legislation introduced on
November 5, 1998 which will have an unaffordable impact on
payments-in-lieu oftaxes received by Ontario municipalities and with
respect to Bill 35, Energy Competition Act 1998, be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
A Day of
Compassion
M02.GE
Micheline Pare, Executive Director, Training and Consultation Centre,
requesting proclamation of "A Day of Compassion" on May 20, 1999. In
conjunction with the International Year of the Older Person, Day of
Compassion is in recognition of all voiceless seniors who have left us a
tremendous legacy.
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Skateboard Parks
R05.GE
D-12
Grass Cutting
Maintenance
T06.GE
Resolution #C-905-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT May 20,1999 be proclaimed "A Day of Compassion" in the
Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal
policy.
"CARRIED"
Ryan Bulger, St Stephen's Secondary School, requesting a skateboarding
park be built in Courtice. He advises that he does not have a way of
transportation to the park in Bowmanville and cannot afford to take public
transportation. He is requesting that the allocated budget be split to allow
for a park to be built in both Courtice and Bowmanville.
Resolution #C-906-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - lObe referred to the 1999 budget
discussions.
"CARRIED"
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, requesting that
the grounds at the 401 Newcastle interchange at Mill Street, be maintained
by the municipality i.e., cutting the grass and keeping the weeds down,
etc
Resolution #C-907 -98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to the Public Works
Department
"CARRIED"
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Blue Circle
Requesting Tonnage
Increase
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Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect
to Correspondence Item D - 13; 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.
Catherine D. Douglas, Aggregate Resources Officer, Aurora District,
Ministry of Natural Resources, requesting a temporary tonnage increase in
Lots 12 -17, Broken Front Concession, former Darlington Township,
Municipality ofClarington. She advises that Blue Circle Canada Inc., the
licensee for this property, has advised the District office that the current
operation is approaching the maximum capacity of their tonnage limit In
order to be in a position to serve their customers needs should the demand
exceed the current maximum tonnage limit, they require a one year
temporary increase of 10%. The temporary increase would, if approved,
raise the tonnage limit for 1999 from 3.0 to 3.3 million tonnes.
Resolution #C-908-98
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the temporary tonnage increase in Lots 12 to 17, Broken Front
Concession, former Darlington Township, as requested by Blue Circle
Cement Inc., be approved.
"CARRIED"
Linda Gasser, expressing her concerns regarding the listing of
correspondence for Council agendas. She is requesting that Council
consider going back to the original format for Council agendas and the
cover pages, i.e., the agenda cover pages list the correspondence items for
information and direction, under "Communications", and the public
agenda copies and Council agenda copies include copies of
correspondence in their entirety.
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BiH79
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Resolution #C-909-98
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be tabled until February 8, 1999, to
aHow for the new procedures undertaken by the Clerk's Department to
take affect
"CARRIED"
Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Region of Peel,
advising of a resolution passed by the Region of Peel as foHows:
"WHEREAS BiH 79, The Fairness for Property Taxpayers Act is
not expected to receive royal assent until December 10, 1998;
AND WHEREAS regulations are necessary to define how the cap
is calculated;
AND WHEREAS financial modelling cannot occur until after the
legislation is enacted and regulations are made available;
AND WHEREAS there is insufficient time due to the impending
holiday season to do the modelling and deliberate prior to the
legislated deadline of December 31, 1998;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Region of Peel
request the Minister of Finance to extend the December 31, 1998
deadline to February 15, 1999;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to
the Mayors of large urban cities, Regional Chairs and County
Wardens for their support and appropriate communication to the
Minister of Finance.
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Youth Services
Canada Program
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Resolution #C-910-98
Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the Region of Peel regarding BiJl 79, be endorsed
by the Council of the Municipality.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed to Council as a handout
Dianna Eastwood, Coordinator/CounseJlor, John Howard Society,
advising ofa Youth Services Canada Program that the John Howard
Society is in the process of drafting for funding of youth initiatives to take
place at the "FirehaJl" Youth Centre, 132 Church Street in BowmanviJle.
The project would fund for the position of a Project Coordinator and
twelve youth participants, employed in a training capacity. She is
requesting that the municipality endorse this proposal in principle and
provide a letter indicating their support ofthe project
Resolution #C-911-98
Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the Council of the Municipality ofClarington endorse, in principle,
the proposal forwarded by the John Howard Society.
"CARRIED"
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Report # I Resolution #C-912-98
G.P.A Report Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
December 7, 1998
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
December 7, 1998, be approved with the exception ofItem #28, as it
pertains to Confidential Report WD-61-98.
"CARRIED"
Item #28
Resolution #C-913-98
Moved by CounciJlor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Item #28 (Staff Report WD-61-98) be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-914-98
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Moved by Councillor ScheJl, seconded by CounciJlor Rowe
THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-I 9-98 and Confidential Report
ADMIN-20-98, be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered
during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-915-98
Vicious Dog
Declaration
P14. AN
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Addendum to Report CD-48-98 be received;
THAT Section 1. of the vicious dog declaration served on James
Thompson, 22 Stanford Crescent, Newcastle, be revoked;
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THAT Sections 2., 3. and 4. of the Vicious Dog Declaration remain in
effect for a six month period, after which time the declaration will be
revoked, provided no further incidents with respect to the dog are
reported to the municipality; and
THAT James and Michele Thompson, Rosalind Paton and any other
interested parties, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-916-98
Moved by CounciJlor 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:
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98-176
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Clarnew
Developments Inc.);
98-177 being a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
84-63, of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Cia ring ton
(Robert Owen);
98-178 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation ofthe former Town of
Newcastle (564069 Ontario Inc.);
98-179 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 13 to the Clarington
Official Plan (564069 Ontario Inc.);
98-180 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 12 to the Clarington
Official Plan (James and Gladys Millson);
98-181 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish
a Street Name Map and Street Inventory in the Municipality of
Clarington;
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98-182
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1939 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Gay
Family Partnership);
98-183
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-193I as not being subj ect to Part Lot Control (Robinson
Ridge);
98-184
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1944 and Registered Plan 40M-1816 as not being subject
to Part Lot Control (Green Martin Holdings);
98-185
being a by-law to amend By-law 89-107, to regulate the use of
skateboards in the Municipality ofClarington; and
98-186
being a by-law to establish a code of ethics policy for the
employees ofthe Corporation of the Municipality of CIa ring ton
and Members of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-917-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-176 to 98-186 inclusive,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton advised that he and the Regional Economic
Development Officer visited each municipality within the Region to view
their tourist attractions, development and industry sites in order to plan the
activities for Durham '99.
Councillor Mutton also advised that the Emergency Measures Officer has
prepared a report on earthquakes and the effects on nuclear plants. He will
ensure that a copy is forwarded to aU Members of Council.
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Councillor Novak advised of the study entitled "Child Poverty in
Durham '98."
Mayor Hamre indicated that she has requested a presentation from the
Governance Committee at the Workshop which the Department Heads are
having early in the new year.
The Greater Toronto Services Board legislation has passed and the Board
will be having its first meeting on January 15,1999. Mayor Hamre is a
member of this Board.
Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum Edwardian
Christmas was weJl attended.
Councillor Rowe advised that the Courtice Teen Centre is the proud
recipient of an Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award for 1998 and
they will receive their award on Friday, April 9, 1999 at a reception with
The Honourable Hiliary M. Weston, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Councillor Rowe advised that the unveiling of the murals at the new pad
of the Garnet B. Rickard Complex, which is part of the PARTners
Program with various schools and the Visual Arts Centre, took place at the
official opening on Sunday, December 13, 1998.
The Visual Arts Centre, together with the Lions Club, is participating in
the Peace Poster Contest and Amy Shackelton, a student at the Senior
Public School in BowmanviJle, was the winner for this district She wiJl
now be competing with other students from across Ontario and part of
Quebec.
CounciJlor Schell advised that the Bowmanville Business Improvement
Area had another successful tree lighting and they recently had a meeting
with staff regarding the future of the downtown.
The BowmanviJle Museum has rented a dinosaur exhibit from the Royal
Ontario Museum for this spring.
The Solina Hall Board held their annual general meeting and have recently
submitted an application for Advance Funding from the Province.
The Fire Department and the Visual Arts Centre are working together to
create a mural for Station I.
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CounciJlor Trim announced that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority
will be meeting on Thursday evening. He extended congratulations to the
Santa Claus Parade Committee on a very successful, first-class event
CounciJlor Young indicated that the Chamber of Commerce has forwarded
approximately $3,100 to the Newcastle Community HaJl to help offset
costs oftheir recent renovations.
The Rotary Club is the recent winner of $455 from the Clarke Museum
50-50 draw.
Resolution #C-918-98
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by CounciJlor Schell
THAT the delegation of Staff Sgt Ted Dionne on behalf of the Hunting
Committee, be received with appreciation;
THAT his recommendations be referred to staff for review; and
THAT Staff Sgt. Dionne and Members of the Committee, be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-919-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation ofJames Terry be referred to staff for appropriate
action.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-920-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the delegation of Norm Monaghan be acknowledged and he be
advised of Council's decision with respect to the Hunting Committee
Report.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-921-98
Moved by CounciJlor ScheJl, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Victoria Stephenson be received and referred to
the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to be
submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and
THAT Victoria Stephenson be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-922-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss two legal matters and
two personnel matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-923-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-924-98
Moved by CounciJlor Mutton, seconded by CounciJlor Young
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-925-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-187, being a by-law to
authorize the execution of a transfer of lands between the Municipality of
Clarington and 1249981 Ontario Ltd., and that the said by-law be now
read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-926-98
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-187 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre advised Council of the recent passing ofIvan Hobbs, a
former Mayor of Bowmanville and of Paul Chant, a former Councillor of
BowmanviJle.
Councillor ScheJl indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the
meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming
By-law.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-927-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-188, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of CIa ring ton
at this meeting held on the 14th day of December 1998, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes
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December 14, 1998
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-928-98
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-188 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-929-98
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor ScheJl
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9: II p.m.
"CARRIED"
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