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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/21/2005 '- ClfJ.WJgron DATE: MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2005 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 28, 2005 PRESENTATIONS a) Shane Harbinson, OVERT '- DELEGATIONS a) Penny Judge, Women of Distinction Committee 2005, YWCA Durham - 60th Anniversary in Durham Region and the 23'd Annual Women of Distinction Awards b) Adela Pugliese - Four Way Stop at Boundary Road & Old Scugog Road c) Peter Tanenbaum, Nash Road Developments Inc. - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications to Expand the Courtice Urban Area for Future Residential Development d) Libby Racansky - Nash Road Developments Inc. - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications to Expand the Courtice Urban Area for Future Residential Development e) Linda Gasser - Nash Road Developments Inc. - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications to Expand the Courtice Urban Area for Future Residential Development '- f) Adam Brown, Sherman.Brown.Dryer.Karol, Barristers & Solicitors - Nash Road Developments Inc. - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications to Expand the Courtice Urban Area for Future Residential Development CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623.3379 Council Agenda - 2 - March 21, 2005 '-' COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Sandra Crandall, President, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing in Durham Region (CADS) - Thank You I - 2 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington - Thank You I - 3 Marilyn Cole, Campaign Officer, Friends of Second Marsh - Thank You I - 4 Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support - Thank You 1-5 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario - Remarks to the Ontario Legislature Regarding the $23 Billion Gap I - 6 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Announcement on the CRF 1-7 Bev Oda, MP, Durham - Application to the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund "- 1-8 W.J. Fry, Executive Director, John Howard Society - The "Arn Greene Merit Award - Honorary Life Membership" I - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Meeting I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board Meeting I - 11 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and surrounding Community Centre Meeting I - 12 Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee Meeting I - 13 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 1-14 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Ethanol Plant in Durham Region I - 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Gas Tax Revenue - 2005 Federal Budget I - 16 The Regional Municipality of Durham - Notice of Study Commencement - Class Environmental Assessment (EA) "- Council Agenda - 3 - March 21, 2005 ........ I - 17 The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department - 2004 Annual Water Quality Reports 1-18 Dr. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Regional Municipality of Durham - Revisions to the Region's Snapshot on Sexually Transmitted Diseases I - 19 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) I - 20 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Provincial Policy Statement I - 21 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - The Greenbelt Plan 1-22 Dan Fortin, President, IBM Canada Ltd. - Survey I - 23 Bryan Clarke, Chief Administrative Officer, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors - 2005 Travelling Road Show - The Road to "Savings" I - 24 Veridian Corporation, News Release - 2004 Financial Results '...... I - 25 Beverly Stevenson, Nlnformation Officer, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources - Wildlife Rabies Control Operations for 2005 I - 26 Robin Garrett, Assistant Deputy Minister/President and CEO, Ontario Exports Inc. - The th Annual Ontario Global Traders Awards I - 27 Ministry of Consumer and Business Services News Release - Retail Business Holidays Act I - 28 GT AH Mayors & Regional Chairs Group News Release - Regional Pooling Costs I - 29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - The New Deal I - 30 Bev Billings, Public Health Nurse, Member of Durham Region Community Garden Network, the Regional Municipality of Durham - "Come Grow With Us" Pamphlet 1-31 Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada - Property Purchased under the PHAI ........ Council Agenda - 4 - March 21, 2005 '-' I - 32 Industry Task Force II - Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) I - 33 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - The Greenbelt Act, 2005 I - 34 Michael Scott, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - Protection of the East Cross Forest Project I - 35 Richard Stephenson, Chair, Assessment Review Board - 2003-2004 Annual Report of the Assessment Review Board 1-36 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation- 2004 Year In Review I - 37 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham - Public Transportation Systems I - 38 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Slow Moving Farm Vehicle Signage ~ 1-39 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Sound-Sorb I - 40 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Photo Radar I - 41 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Bill 135 - The Greenbelt Act I - 42 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan - Greater Toronto Area Pooling Social Service Costs I - 43 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Green Municipal Funds (GMF) Correspondence For Direction 0-1 Paul Siemon, Hands in Motion - Terry Fox Run D - 2 Joan Paul, Secretary, Kendal Community Centre - 2nd Annual Parade - "Kendal Day" Saturday, July 23, 2005 0-3 Dan Strike, Strike, Salmers and Furlong - Temporary Zoning By-law Application "- Council Agenda - 5- March 21,2005 ....... 0-4 Billie Grozell - Strathaven Retirement and Nursing Facility D - 5 Kim Martin - Proposed Zoning Change on Aspen Springs Drive D - 6 William Harford, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council - Day of Mourning D - 7 Connie Vail, RN, BScN., Public Health Nurse, Durham Region Health Department - A TV Safety Week D - 8 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Community Care Durham, Clarington - Community Care Tag Days D - 9 Paul Temple, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Development, Pelmorex Communications Inc. - Emergency Warning System D - 10 John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors - Seniors' Month D - 11 Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Program - 0- 12 Valentine Lovekin, Barrister & Solicitor, Newcastle BIA - Executive Members D - 13 William Roberts, CAO/Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Hanover - Policing Costs D - 14 Patricia Bergeron, Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of Tweed - COMRIF Program 0- 15 Martin deRond, Director of Legislative & Information ServiceslTown Clerk, Town of Ajax - GT A/905 Healthcare Alliance D - 16 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Aggregate Extraction Royalties D - 17 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, County of Dufferin - Gas Tax D - 18 Leesa Emmerson, Legislative Coordinator, Town of Halton Hills - Greater Toronto Area Pooling Social - Town of Richmond Hills Portion D - 19 John DeMars, Clerk, St. Clair Township - Farm Viability - Council Agenda - 6 - March 21, 2005 ~ D - 20 Leesa Emmerson, Legislative Coordinator, Town of Halton Hills - Funding for Smaller Hospitals D - 21 Joanne Savage, Mayor, Municipality of West Nipissing - Hospital Funding D - 22 Corrie-Jo Caporale, Council Secretary, City of Greater Sudbury - National Child Benefit Supplement D - 23 Confidential Legal Matter (Copy circulated under separate cover) MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 7, 2005 2. Addendum to Report CLD-07-05 - Use of Municipal Buildings ~ 3. Report PSD-036-05 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Neighbourhood Plan Amendment Applications to Expand the Courtice Urban Area for Future Residential Development Applicant: Nash Road Developments Inc. File No: COPA 2003-015 and PLN 31.5.2.1 (XREF- ROPA 2003-011) (To Be Distributed Under Separate Cover) 4. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor - Legal Matter 5. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor - Legal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS 1. Regional Update 2. Boards and Committees Update BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT ...... Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2005 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 28, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 14, 2005, be approved. C[{1[tggton Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson CouncillorJ.Schell Councillor C. Trim Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Assistant Director of Community Services, B. Taylor Chief of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #C-091-05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 28, 2005 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES HEARING Edmond Vanhaverbeke, President, Syvan Developments Limited appeared before Council with an objection to the Development Charges applied to his Building Permit - Newcastle. Mr. Vanhaverbeke is requesting a mechanism be set in place to allow for a refund on the development charges, as the property is zoned M1 Industrial and an industrial building is being erected on the land; development charges are not applicable to industrial buildings. At this time he does not have a tenant for the property. Mr. Vanhaverbeke states they are going forward with this building "on spec" as an industrial building on industrial zoned lands. DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-092-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Ron Collis be added as a delegation. "CARRIED" a) Brenda Jeffs requested that Council take an active role by requesting public input and consultation to identify concems regarding the Provincial distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages in Ontario. Ms. Jeffs states the following issues, other than social responsibility, which she believes the Municipality should address and communicate to the Province through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario: 1) LCBO states an agency store will not be in an area where the Municipality does not want it; when asked about their communication with Clarington, she was advised advertisements were placed in the newspaper stating "possible business opportunity" in communities. 2) The property of the agency store in Hampton is zoned C3, Hamlet commercial, which is a zoning intended to serve the needs of local residents only; not outsiders. The residents of Hampton are not under- serviced as an LCBO is located five minutes away in Bowmanville. The majority of customers are people passing through Hampton which increases the traffic in the residential hamlet. .3- Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2005 DELEGATIONS b) Ron Collis, on behalf of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee, requested support for the Amazing Challenge on March 4, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. Councillors will traverse through downtown Bowmanville with aids to experience want it is like to be challenged and become sensitive to these challenges. The purpose ofthe Amazing Challenge is to promote accessibility issues and to bring out simple/inexpensive ways for businesses and the public to make small changes to aid people with challenges such as: . businesses supply wider aisles for wheelchairs and walkers; . signs and price tags with a larger font to aid the visually impaired; and . webs site designs easy to navigate visually. Mr. Collis announced that each business that partakes in the Amazing Challenge will be recognized at the Rick Hansen - Wheels in Motion on June 12,2005 and the winning community will be honoured. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-093-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items 1- 3, and 1- 15 to 1- 19, inclusive. I - 1 M02.GE 1- 2 D02.0A 1-4 F11.GE "CARRIED. Norma Cote, Secretary, Fun Bunch Entertainment Committee, inviting residents, families and friends on July 15" 2005 to join in the Canada Day Parade to be held in Wilmot Creek commencing at 12:00 p.m. Township of Scugog announcing notification of an upcoming Public Meeting to be held on Monday, March 7, 2005 at 7:45 p.m. The meeting is to consider applications to amend the ScugOQ Official Plan Amendment No.8 and Zoning By-law 75-80, in accordance with provincial legislation which requires that the Township of Scugog amend the existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law to bring local planning policy into conformity with Provincial requirements. Kathryn Vinson, the Rotary Club of Courtice, thanking Mayor Mutton and the Municipality of Clarington for the kind contribution to the 2004 Gala Fundraiser. The kind actions allow the Rotary Club to continue their services. -4. Council Meeting Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 5 A01.DU 1-6 C06.HW 1- 7 C06.CL 1-8 A01.CE 1- 9 C06.AC 1-10 A01.MO I - 11 A01.AM 1- 12 M06.ED 1-13 M06.ED February 28, 2005 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated January 14, 2005. Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee meeting dated February 8, 2005. Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated January 20, 2005. Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated February 15, 2005. Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated February 3, 2005. Association of Municipalities of Ontario submitting a copy of AMO's response and recommendations to Bill 136, the Places to Grow Act. AMO is in support to the Province's goal of protecting environmentally sensitive land and managing growth in a sustainable way. Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising of the meeting between AMO and Provincial Ministers under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 14, 2005 to discuss several Provincial activities which will affect Ontario's municipal governments. Craig Burch, Director of Education, Durham District School Board, presenting a copy of the 2004 Annual Report, which features the Durham District School Board's strategic plan, Durham Directions. Cathy Abraham, Trustee - Municipality of Clarington, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, thanking Council for their correspondence regarding an upcoming student trip to Hong Kong. Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board encourages cultural exchange opportunities for students. Unfortunately, due to the significant costs associated with such cross-continental trips, the Board is rarely in the position to provide financial support for these outings. The bulk of funding for such ventures is the responsibility of the individual student participants or generated through local fund-raising activities. -5- Council Meeting Minutes February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS '-14 A04.GE 1- 3 E05.GE Delbert Shewfelt, Mayor, Town of Goderich, inviting Council to attend the 52nd OSUM Conference & Trade Show to be held May 4 - May 7, 2005 at the Maitland Recreation Centre. The theme is "Strong Partnerships - Strong Communities". Ron Hooper, Chairman, Board of Management, Bowmanville Business Centre, thanking Council for their actions in regards to the number of power outages in 2004 in Downtown Bowmanville. Mr. Michael Angemeer, President, Veridian Corporation, appeared before the Board of Management, as a delegation, to address the Bowmanville Business ~entre's concerns regarding the outages. Resolution #C-094-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1- 3 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto, on behalf of the Great Lakes Cities Initiative, inviting Mayor Mutton to the Canadian Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River meeting to be held on Friday, March 11, 2005 at Toronto City Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m'. The International Joint Commission will review the Canada U.S. Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 2005. Resolution #C-095-05 1-15 A04.GE Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. 1-16 D02.0A "CARRIED" Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, requesting the Honourable Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, grant an extension to the March 9, 2005 deadline for the Oak Ridges Moraine Conformity requirement. The following resolution was passed: "THAT the Planning Committee for the Township of Uxbridge, in response to a letter dated January 24th, 2005 from Minister Gerretsen, hereby formally requests that the Minister of Municipal Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Affairs and Housing extend the deadline for conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan from March 9, 2005 deadline until a date after the completion of any "harmonization" of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Greenbelt Plan and that a copy of the request be sent to all municipalities located within the boundaries of the Oak Ridges Moraine." Resolution #C-096-05 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution of the Township of Uxbridge requesting an extension to the March 9, 2005 deadline for conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" 1-17 C10.MO Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, copying correspondence to The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of the Environment advising that at a meeting held on February 9, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding the review of the Reports to the Minister of the Environment on Source Water Protection from the Implementation Expert Advisory Panel and the Technical Expert Advisory Panel; "a) THAT Report#2005-COW-02 of the Commissioners of Finance, Planning, Works and the Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health be endorsed and submitted to the Province as the Region's response to the December 14th, 2004 EBR postings (XA04E0021 and XA04E0022) of the Implementation Committee and Technical Expert Committee reports on Source Water Protection; b) THAT the Province reexamine previous Region of Durham recommendations with respect to the governance and models for delivering source water protection provided in Reports #2004-COW-03 and #2003-COW-03 of the Commissioners of Finance, Planning, Works and the Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health; c) THAT the Province assess the state of source water protection planning in watersheds across the Province to fully understand the scale, scope and cost involved in creating and implementing Source Protection Plans province-wide; Council Meeting Minutes .7- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS d) THAT the Province prepare a draft strategy for funding and delivering a province-wide source protection program, which outlines Provincial interests and priorities for source water protection, proposed programs and funding to address those priorities, and timelines for phasing in the various program elements; e) THAT the Province consult with its delivery partners (e.g., municipalities, Conservation Authorities) with respect to local priorities for action and capacity to respond to, and participate in, the Provincial source protection strategy; f) THAT the Province must ensure that municipalities have provincial financial assistance to adequately fund local source protection activities under municipal authority; g) THAT Provincia/legislation to enable Source Protection Planning should: i) Recognize previous source protection work that produces the required outcomes; Ii) Clarify or rationalize the application of source protection requirements imposed under other acts (ORMC Act, Planning Act, 8ill135 Greenbelt Act); iii) Extend to municipalities liability protection from actions resulting from the creation and implementation of Source Protection Plans; iv) Exempt from appeal to the OMB or ERT amendments made to municipal official plans to achieve compliance with the Source Protection Plan; h) THAT municipalities have flexibility to select risk management measures that will be most technically and cost effective in their community and geographic area; i) THAT the Province must retain and expand, if necessary, its authority and role in regulating industries and businesses that transport, use or create potential source water contaminants (e.g. chemicals, fuels, pesticides) and fulfil its duties to ensure compliance with those regulations; Council Meeting Minutes -8- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS j) THAT like the agricultural sector, other industries be required to produce environmental protection plans including best practices, risk reduction measures, emergency planning and training for staff, to prevent the substances they transport, use or produce from contaminating water sources; k) THAT the Province acknowledge that creation of Source Protection Plans province-wide will require multiple iterations and ongoing provincial funding to sustain the process of improvement, revision and updating of the plans; I) THAT measures imposed by a Source Protection Plan produce quantifiable benefits to a watershed or water source with respect to reduction in water-bome illness, improvement in water quality, and improved long-term sustainability of the water source; m) THAT the Province should recognize that regulations requiring actions such as re-inspections of private sewage disposal systems or decommissioning of wells may be ineffective where property owners lack the resources to comply. Provincial funding assistance or incentive programs for private property owners may be much more effective and efficient in achieving results than investment in 'enforcement' or legal' action; and n) THAT copies of Report #2005-COW-02 of the Commissioners of Finance, Planning, Works and the Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Durham's area municipalities and Conservation Authorities (CAs)." Resolution #C-097 -05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT resolution of the Regional Municipality of Durham regarding Source Water Protection from the Implementation Expert Advisory Panel and the Technical Expert Advisory Panel be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" -9- Council Meeting Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-18 C10.MO February 28, 2005 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, copying correspondence to Ms. E. Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization, advising that at a meeting held on February 9, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Nuclear Waste Management Organization Document Entitled "Understanding the Choices - The Future Management of Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel": a) THAT the following comments be forwarded to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), as Durham Region's response to the Discussion Paper entitled, 'Understanding the Choices - The Future Man_~ement of Canada's Used Nuclear Fuel': i) Paramount consideration should be given to the health and safety of humans, societal well-being and the environment, now and in the future, in the selection of the long-term management approach for nuclear fuel waste; ii) Greater consideration must be given, in terms of 'fairness' and 'community well-being', to nuclear reactor host communities and communities in the vicinity of 'reactor sites, given that long-term storage of nuclear fuel waste at existing reactor sites was never proposed at the time the nuclear reactors were constructed; iii) Flexibility/adaptability must be incorporated into the economic considerations of the Assessment Framework, to ensure that technological advances can be taken advantage of in the future; iv) The Region continues to oppose long-term nuclear fuel waste storage at existing reactor sites. Long-term nuclear fuel waste management facilities should be located away from large and growing urban centres and the Great Lakes drinking water supply; v) If the selected long-term management approach is storage at reactor sites, details on the expected refurbishments, frequency of refurbishments and potential costs must be provided; vi) Details on the suitability and feasibility of storage on each of Canada's existing nuclear reactor sites must be provided, given that the Discussion Document suggests centralized storage may occur on an existing reactor site; Council Meeting Minutes -10- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS vii) Clear information on the risks associated with the transportation of used nuclear fuel waste must be provided; viii) Detailed economic and financial information for each management approach must be provided. At a minimum, a full cost analysis is required, in order to understand how costs may vary from site to site; viii) Detailed economic and financial information for each management approach must be provided. At a minimum, a full cost analysis is required, in order to understand how costs may vary from site to site; ix) Regardless of which long-term management approach is implemented, information on the costs that will be incurred by the Region with respect to matters such as emergency preparedness, security measures, municipal infrastructure and associated community impacts, must be provided; x) Detailed information with respect to funding, including how funds will be raised, invested and sustained between now and the time when waste management costs are actually incurred, must be provided; xi) The Region must have an ongoing, long-term role in future decisions on any nuclear fuel waste management approach to ensure that the Region's interests, financial and otherwise are protected; xii) The NWMO must acknowledge that each of the long- term management approaches for nuclear fuel waste presents significant continuing risks for this Region. This should be a fundamental basis for considering any management approach; xiii) The impact of the cost of each long-term management approach on the price of power, and on the economy and consumers, must be provided; xiv) There is concern that the long-term management approach of storing nuclear fuel waste at existing reactor sites, is being put forward as a default option. The other two approaches may not be feasible if a 'willing host community' is not found; xv) Information on how other countries address. the issue of long- term management and best practices of nuclear fuel waste must be provided; . Council Meeting Minutes -11- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS xvi) The Implementation Plan must require monitoring to commence as soon as the first container of waste is received by the long- term nuclear fuel waste facility that is ultimately constructed; xvii) The NWMO should make every effort to engage the public in its Study process; xviii) In collaboration with the Canadian Policy Research Networks, the NWMO should hold dialogue seslilions with randomly selected, residents of Durham, to determine whether citizen values and concerns of nuclear host communities differ from other communities; and b ) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-11 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, the local area municipalities, Durham's MPs and MPPs, and the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities". Resolution #C-098-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1-18 be received for information. . "CARRIED" 1-19 T05.HW Dan Remollino, MTO Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation, and Doug Allingham, Consultant Project Manager, advising that on January 17, 2005 the Minister of Environment approved, with minor amendments received during the public review period, the Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference (ToR) for 407 East. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in consultation with the Region of Durham, its constituent and surrounding municipalities, will commence an Individual Environmental Assessment (lEA) Study to address transportation deficiencies in the Durham Region. Resolution #C-099-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1-19 be received for information. "CARRIED" -12- Council Meeting Minutes CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Correspondence Item 0 - 12 was circulated as a handout. Resolution #C-1 00-05 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items, including the handout item, be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 7 to D - 12, inclusive. D - 1 M02.GE D-2 C06.AC D-3 M02.GE February 28, 2005 "CARRIED" George Daniels, Community Services Coordinator, Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham, requesting Council to declare the month of March, 2005 as "Red Cross Month" in conjunction with a flag raising ceremony. When disaster strikes, Red Cross staff and volunteers leap to action to help those affected. (Proclaimed and permission granted to fly the Red Cross flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) Brian Duffey, submitting his resignation from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee and requesting the appointment of a replacement member for the remainder of the term. (A letter be sent to Mr. Duffey to thank him for his service to the Committee and be referred correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting Council to approve the following street closings for 2005: All closures include King Street from Scugog Road to George Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to the hole in the wall, and Division Street from the municipal parking lot entrance to the Royal Bank parking lot. . Maple Festival & All That Jazz - Friday, May 6th from 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street) and as above from 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. -13- Council Meeting Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 M02.GE D-5 M02.GE February 28, 2005 · Fabulous Fifties Festival - Friday, June 24th from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street) and as above on Saturday, June 25th from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. · August Midnight Madness Friday, August 12th from 5:00 p.m. until August 14th at 12:30 a.m. as above. · Apples Festival and Craft Sale - Friday, October 14th (Temperance Street from King Street to the hole in wall at 7:00 p.m.; Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street at 8:00 p.m.) and as above from 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, October 18th at 8:00 p.m. · Moonlight Magic Evening - Friday, December 2nd (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street at 4:30 p.m.) and as above from 6:00 p.m. to December 4th at 12:30 a.m. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Paul Rowan, Parade Co-coordinator, Tyrone Spirit Day Steering Committee, requesting permission to hold a parade on June 11, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 11 :00 a.m. The parade will commence in the Community Centre parking lot and proceed to the 7th Concession, east to Clemens Road and tum south to Summitcrest Court and Grist Mill Court, and then tum around and retrace it steps back to the Community Centre. One lane of the road will be required for the parade. The parade, as in the past, will consist of area residents with family floats, children on decorated bicycles, and farm tractors pulling wagons. The intent of the parade is to bring the spirit back to Tyrone. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Heather Highet, Chair, Sci-Tech Ontario, requesting Council proclaim March 2005 as "Youth Science Festival Month". In Ontario over 250,000 students will participate in local and regional science fairs. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes -14- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-101-05 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 0 - 7 be referred to the Director of Community Services. D-6 M02.GE D-? F11.GE D-8 C10.MO Jo-Anne Cerovich, Area Co-ordinator, Clarington, March Door to Door Fundraising Campaign, Kidney Foundation of Canada, requesting Council to declare the month of March, 2005 as "Kidney Health Month" in conjunction with a flag raising ceremony. Since 1964, the Kidney Foundation has invested $78 million into research. (Proclaimed and permission granted to fly the Kidney Foundation flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) . Barb Hiff, Executive Director, Distress Centre Durham, requesting a municipal grant/contributions to support the Distress Centre Durham "Wish List" to aid in the expansion of crisis and support services to meet the community's needs. "CARRIED" K. Elizabeth Fulton, CAO/Clerk, County of Frontenac, advising that at a Special Session of Council they passed the following resolution regarding the Employment Standards Act 2000, as amended (ESA): 'WHEREAS the Corporation of the County of Frontenac operates the Land Ambulance service for the County of Frontenac and the City of Kingston; AND WHEREAS all employers within the Province of Ontario must comply with the Employment Standards Act 2000, as amended (ESA); AND WHEREAS Section 20 of the ESA requires all employers to provide their employees with "an eating period of at least 30 minutes at intervals that will result in the employee working no more than five consecutive hours without an eating period" (eating period requirement); AND WHEREAS the Corporation of the County of Frontenac was found to have violated the ESA eating period requirement on six occasions in 2004; Council Meeting Minutes -15- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS AND WHEREAS all Land Ambulance services across the Province of Ontario are emergency services where employees respond to emergencies as directed by Central Ambulance . Communications Centres under the direction of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care; .. AND WHEREAS there are times during the shifts of the employees of a Land Ambulance service when taking a break may place patients at mortal risk; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of Frontenac petitions the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Labour, to amend Ontario Regulation 285/01 to include an exemption for paramedics in the employment of municipalities across the Province of Ontario." Resolution #C-102-05 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" D-9 C10.MO Robert Prowse, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill, advising that at a Special Meeting of Council held on February 7,2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Greater Toronto Area Pooling: 'WHEREAS the City of Toronto has consistently said it is distinct from other municipalities in Ontario and wishes to independently negotiate with other levels of government; AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto has recently withdrawn as a member of the Association of MuniCipalities of Ontario; AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto is currently considering withdrawing from the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance; AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto currently receives payments for Pooling Costs from municipalities located outside of its boundaries for services rendered by the City of Toronto inside of its boundaries; Council Meeting Minutes -16- February 28, 2005 AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to the provincial Minister of Finance, Greg Sorbara; Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, John Gerretsen and to the Federal Minister of State (Infrastructure and Communities), the Honourable John Ferguson Godfrey." Resolution #C-103-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution of the Town of Richmond Hill regarding Greater Toronto Area Pooling be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. COMMUNICATIONS AND WHEREAS the payment of such Pooling Costs amounts to taxation without representation on the residents of the Town of Richmond Hill; AND WHEREAS the City of Toronto has not paid its share of the costs of operating the GO Transit system despite all other GO Transit partners meeting their funding obligations; AND WHEREAS the Town of Richmond Hill believes that the payment of Pooling Costs to the City of Toronto by municipalities outside the City of Toronto is inconsistent with the stated intentions of the City of Toronto to be considered distinct from other municipalities and to independently negotiate with other levels of government; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Richmond Hill will withhold its share of Regional Pooling Costs estimated to be $15,660,000 in 2005 Regional Levy, and should the City of Toronto wish to use Richmond Hill taxpayer money, Council and Staff would be happy to negotiate directly with the City of Toronto; AND FURTHER, that this resolution be sent to all municipalities in the greater Toronto Area requesting their support and requesting that they pass a similar motion in this regard; "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -17- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D - 10 E07.GE Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting municipalities forward a resolution in support of the CAN/OCNA Newspaper Stewards Special In-kind Blue Box Contribution. Resolution #C-1 04-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be received for information. "CARRIED" D - 11 C10.MO Clerk, County of Oxford, advising that at a meeting their Council passed the following resolution regarding the Tsunami Crisis: "That Oxford County Council supports relief efforts as the result of the tsunami destruction in Southern Asia and to deal with secondary and tertiary response to the crisis request that: The Association of Ontario Municipalities co-ordinate respective interested Ontario municipalities in twinning projects to directly link them with impacted cities and towns in As.ia in an effort to share tangible and intangible resources and: Municipalities in Ontario be requested to engage in this program that will assist in the rebuilding of the infrastructure in affected areas and; The Clerk is requested to forward this motion to AMO, all Ontario municipalities, the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and The Federation of Canadian Municipalities." Resolution #C-105-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes -18- February 28, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D -12 Brenda Jeffs requesting Clarington take an active role in regards to the Provincial review of distribution and sale of alcohol beverages in Ontario by requesting public input and consultation to identify concerns. Resolution #C-1 06-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D -12 and the delegation of Brenda Jeffs be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report - February 21, 2005 Resolution #C-1 07-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson . THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 7,2005, be approved. "CARRIED" Report #2 - Waste Management of Canada Corporation 3rd Lease Amending Agreement Resolution #C-1 08-05 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report #COD-008-05 be received; THAT the 3rd lease amending agreement with Waste Management of Canada Corporation be approved to extend the agreement on a month to month basis until July 31, 2005; and Council Meeting Minutes -19- February 28,2005 REPORTS THAT the By-law attached to Report #COD-008-05, marked Schedule "A", authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-1 09-05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Ron Collis be thanked for his delegation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-110-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Development Charges Hearing of Edmond Vanhaverbeke, President, Syvan Developments Limited, be referred to staff for a report to Council. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Reaional Uodate Councillor Schell presented a copy of the Annual Report of CLOCA which will be distributed to the residents of Clarington. Councillor Trim submitted literature on the upcoming Rocky's Ride for Diabetes, commencing July 1St, in St. John's, Newfoundland and concluding July 31st, 2005 in Victoria, British Columbia. This campaign is to encourage awareness and fund raising for Diabetes. Councillor Trim referred to the 2004 Annual Reinforcement Activities of the Health Department; to identify health hazards in the Community such as food safety restaurants, grocery stores, public services such as nurseries, spas, swimming pools and lakes, Tobacco Control Act and the Smoke Free By-law, Rabies Control Program, Safe Water Program, Public Areas, Tobacco Control Act and Smoke Free Environment violations. Council Meeting Minutes -20- February 28, 2005 OTHER BUSINESS Boards & Committees Updates Councillor Foster encouraged all of Clarington to partake in the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee's upcoming Amazing Challenge March 4, 2005. Also, the Councillor congratulated everyone on their excellent effort of Winter Wonderleam held on February 19, 2005; it was a huge success. In closing, Councillor Foster announced Friends of the Second Marsh will be hosting a "stomp event" to raise funds for the Great Lakes Conservation Centre. Mayor Mutton announced a location analysis and financial feasibility will be conducted regarding the Newcastle Branch of the Clarington Public Library. Councillor MacArthur attended a meeting of approximately 450 local farmers held on February 22, 2005 in Port Perry. The Councillor was requested to pass on their concerns with Provincial and Federal Government in regards to erosion, the Greenbelt Act, Oak Ridges Moraine, and agricultural property value. Furthermore, Councillor MacArthur announced the Honourable Minister Andy Mitchell will be at Uxbridge Town Hall at 1 :00 p.m. on February 29, 2005 to address agricultural issues. Resolution #C-112-05 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Director of Engineering express Councils' concerns of the detouring/directing traffic through the hamlet of Newcastle and all Highway 401 communities when accidents occur on Highway 401; and THAT this matter be part of the Ministry of Transportation's study report. "CARRIED" BY-LAWS Resolution #C-113-o5 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-024 and 2005-032, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2005-024 being a by-law to authorize a third lease amending agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Waste Management of Canada Corporation (Report COD-008-05) Council Meeting Minutes -21- February 28, 2005 BY-LAWS 2005-025 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Applicant: Baywood Homes) 2005-026 being a by-law to amend By-law 86-112, a by-law to establish a Street Name Map and Street Name Inventory in the Municipality of Clarington 2005-027 being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plans 40M-2220 and 40M-2226 from Part Lot Control (Applicant: Port of Newcastle Homes) 2005-028 being a by-law to extend the period of time that Interim Control By-law 2004-061 would be in effect passed pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended (South Courtice Business Park Study) 2005-029 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Applicant: 1287561 Ontario Limited) 2005-030 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property 2005-031 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property 2005-032 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property Resolution #C-114-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-024 to 2005-032 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-115-05 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Council recess for five minutes and reconvene in a "closed" session to discuss a personnel matter. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes .22- February 28, 2005 CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-116-05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-033 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 28th day of February, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-117 -05 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-033 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-118-05 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:16 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE MARCH 21, 2005 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Sandra Crandall, President, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing in Durham Region (CADS), thanking Council for supporting the program for disabled skiers. I - 2 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington thanking the Municipality of Clarington for providing the Agency with a Municipal Grant of $2,000.00. As a charitable organization they rely heavily on the support of the community and appreciate both the donation and well wishes. I - 3 Marilyn Cole, Campaign Officer, Friends of Second Marsh, thanking Council and Joe Caruana, the Director of Community Services Department, for the grant of $500.00. The donation will to towards the Great Lakes Wetlands Centre project. I - 4 Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Clarington East Food Bank, expressing their sincere thanks to the Municipality of Clarington for their support and the grant of $1,500.00. I - 5 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, submitting a copy of his remarks to the Ontario Legislature on February 17, 2005 regarding the $23 billion gap between what the federal government collects from Ontarians and what it returns to our province on behalf of Ontarians. I - 6 Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario acknowledged municipal concerns with the Ministry of Finance's February 21, 2005 announcement on the CRF, and committed to revisiting the decision. I - 7 Bev Oda, MP, Durham, congratulating the Municipality of Clarington on their application to the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. The Roadway Structure Upgrades in Bowmanville would be a valuable improvement for transportation within Durham. 1-8 W.J. Fry, Executive Director, John Howard Society, advising the Municipality of Clarington they have been chosen to receive the "Arn Greene Merit Award - Honorary Life Membership", in honor and recognition of devoted and meritorious service to the community and to the humanitarian interest in criminal justice. I - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated January 13, 2005. (Copy attached) Summary of Correspondence -2- March 21, 2005 I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated February 9, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 11 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and surrounding Community Centre meeting dated February 16, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 12 Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee meeting dated February 24, 2005. (Copy attached) I - 13 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated March 3, 2005. (Copy attached) 1-14 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, following up and offering his support to Mayor Mutton and Council on the matter of locating an ethanol plant in Durham Region. I - 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario announcing that the 2005 Federal Budget includes an initial $224 million in gas tax revenue sharing for Ontario's municipalities in 2005/06, a commitment to renew and extend existing infrastructure programs, and limited additional spending on immigration settlement. I - 16 The Regional Municipality of Durham announcing notification of an upcoming Notice of Study Commencement - Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the provision of additional waste water treatment capacity to handle future flows from the Bowmanville Urban Area. I - 17 The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, providing the 2004 Annual Water Quality Reports. 1-18 Dr. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Regional Municipality of Durham, submitting a revised 'abel for the middle graph on page 6, of the Region's Snapshot on sexuallyTra9smitted Diseases previously issued in February 2005. .J- I - 19 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, enclosing a copy of the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) effective March 1, 2005 which coincides with the effective date of Section 2 of the Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2004. I - 20 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advised that respecting the new Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), the Minister's Regulation (Ontario Regulation 63/05) has been filed. I - 21 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing submitting a copy of the Greenbelt Plan. Summary of Correspondence - 3- March 21, 2005 I - 22 Dan Fortin, President, IBM Canada Ltd., providing results of an intemal survey of their economic and social impact in the Greater Toronto Area. I - 23 Bryan Clarke, Chief Administrative Officer, Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, in cooperation with the Asphalt Emulsion Association Ontario, inviting the Municipality to "The 2005 Travelling Road Show- The Road to "Savings. !lj I - 24 Veridian Corporation, News Release respecting its 2004 Financial Results. 1-25 Beverly Stevenson, A1lnformation Officer, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources advising that the province has started its annual wildlife rabies control operations for 2005. The ministry is committed to the research, control and eradication of rabies in Ontario, thereby protecting the health and safety of the public, their pets and the wildlife of this province. I - 26 Robin Garrett, Assistant Deput~ Minister/President and CEO, Ontario Exports Inc., introducing the 7 Annual Ontario Global Traders Awards ceremony and Export Forum to be held on April 14, 2005 at the Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility, Ajax. I - 27 Ministry of Consumer and Business Services News Release reminding merchants and shoppers that the Retail Business Holidays Act, states both Good Friday, March 25, 2005 and Easter Sunday, March 27, 2005 are among the eight days annually when most stores must be closed. Retail operations such as book or magazine stores under 2,400 square feet with a maximum of three employees, pharmacies under 7,500 square feet, flower shops and gas stations are among exempted businesses. 1-28 GTAH Mayors & Regional Chairs Group News Release advising that on February 18, 2005 they voted in support of the intent of the Town of Richmond Hill's resolution to withhold its share of Regional Pooling Costs, $15,660,000 in the 2005 Regional levy. The GTAH Mayors and Chairs aim to bring attention to the problems inherent with GTA Pooling Costs. I - 29 Federation of Canadian Municipalities announcing the Government of Canada committed to the New Deal - a $600 million commitment in gas tax revenue to be shared by municipal governments in Canada and a long-term relationship with the municipal sector. I - 30 Bev Billings, Public Health Nurse, Member of Durham Region Community Garden Network, the Regional Municipality of Durham, submitting a copy of the "Come Grow With Us" pamphlet which promotes community gardens and the "Durham Region Community Garden Network". Summary of Correspondence - 4- March 21, 2005 1-31 Dr. Peter Brown, Director, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada, clarifying the intent of the Crown regarding Property Purchased under the PHAI. At this time, they intend only to transfer title. I - 32 Industry Task Force II advising that Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has concluded that "the use of 2,4-0 and its end-use products to treat lawns and turf does not entail an unacceptable risk of harm to human health or the environment." PMRA also determined the potential exposure for children and adults contacting treated residential lawns and golf courses was within acceptable standards. I - 33 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing that the Greenbelt Act, 2005 received Royal Assent on February 24, 2005. I - 34 Michael Scott, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation, submitting a copy of correspondence to Jim McMillen, Regional Councillor, Chair, East Cross Forest Implementation Team advising that the Team approved a grant in the amount of $608,000 for the Protection of the East Cross Forest Project. I - 35 Richard Stephenson, Chair, Assessment Review Board, advising that the 2003-2004 Annual Report of the Assessment Review Board has been released and is available on the website www.arb.qov.on.ca. I - 36 JR. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, providing the publication of their "2004 Year In Review". I - 37 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, submitting a copy of By-law #85-2004. At a meeting held on February 9, 2005 Regional Council were advised that "By-law #85-2004, a by-law to transfer all of the lower-tier power relating to public transportation systems, other than highways, to the Region from all of its lower-tier municipalities" received the triple majority required. The By-law is now in effect as of February 7,2005. I - 38 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that at a meeting held on February 15, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding the Slow Moving Farm Vehicle Signage on Regional Roads: "THAT Report #2004-J-48 of the Commissioners of Planning and Works, and the subsequent resolution passed by Regional Council on December 15, 2004 which reads as follows: 'i) THAT the Works Department install 'Slow Moving Farm Vehicle' signs at rural municipal boundary points and at strategic urban-to-rural transition areas on the Regional Road system; and Summary of Correspondence -5- March 21, 2005 ii) THAT the Works Department staff work with Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee to determine the appropriate locations for up to 50 signs,' be forwarded to the eight area municipalities for their information and opportunity to confer with the appropriate Regional staff and representatives. " 1-39 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising that at a meeting held on February 14, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Sound-Sorb Concerns: "THAT Council supports the resolution of the Municipality of Clarington forwarded to the Province of Ontario concerning the spreading and/or storage of paper fibre biosolids or products derived from them." I - 40 Pat Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, copying correspondence to Chief McAlphine, Durham Regional Police Service advising that at a meeting held on March 2, 2005 Regional Council passed the following resolution regarding a Photo Radar Resolution #2005-W-16: "a) THAT the Commissioner's Report #2005-W-16 be received for information; b) THAT copies of Commissioner's Report #2005-W-16 be forwarded to: i) The area municipalities; and ii) The Durham Regional Police Service; and c) THAT the Durham Regional Police, with representation from Works, Legal and Finance Departments, and Area Municipalities, form a working group to address issues related to the potential implementation of photo radar speed enforcement/red light cameras in Durham Region." I - 41 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that at a meeting held on February 14, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Bill 135 - The Greenbelt Act: "The Council of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan requests that the Boyd Conservation Area "Boyd Park" south of Rutherford Road and west of the original road allowance between Concessions 6 and 7, in the City of Vaughan be included in the Greenbelt Plan; Summary of Correspondence - 6- March 21, 2005 THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Vaughan supports the infrastructure policies within the Draft Greenbelt Plan which recognize that existing infrastructure in the Greenbelt must be maintained, and may be expanded, and new infrastructure will be permitted in order to serve the existing and permitted land uses within the Greenbelt and surrounding the Greenbelt; AND THAT the Province of Ontario, the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Hon. John Gerretsen), MPP Mario Racco, MPP Greg Sorbara, the Provincial Opposition Critic of Municipal Affairs (MPP Tim Hudak), the TRCA, the Region of York and all other municipalities affected by Bill 135 be advised of this resolution immediately." I - 42 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that at a meeting held on February 16, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Greater Toronto Area Pooling Social Service Costs: "Whereas the City of Vaughan and other municipalities in the GT A are also experiencing significant budgetary pressures; And Whereas GTA Pooling amounts to taxation without representation on the property owners of the City of Vaughan; And Whereas the Regional Municipality of York, Region of Durham, Region of Halton and the Region of Peel all forward significant funds to the Province to fund social service costs in Toronto through GTA pooling; And Whereas GTA pooling represents twenty-four (24) municipalities within these four (4) Regions who are required to collect local property tax dollars and forward them to the Province for use by the City of Toronto; And Whereas Social Housing and Social Assistance costs should be more appropriately funded by the Province and not through property taxation; Now Therefore be it resolved that the City of Vaughan supports in principle the actions of the Town of Richmond Hill to draw attention to the GT A pooling issue; That the Province of Ontario, through consultation with the local and regional GTA municipalities eliminate GTA Pooling; That the Province take further steps to remove funding for the implementation of provincial social policies from property taxation. Summary of Correspondence -7- March 21, 2005 And that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario Dalton McGuinty, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Regional Municipalities of York, Durham and Halton and all local GTA municipalities." I - 43 Federation of Canadian Municipalities affirming that in the 2005 Budget, the government demonstrated it confidence and support of the Green Municipal Funds (GMF) by contributing an additional $300 million which will be targeted towards loans for brownfields remediation and development. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 Paul Siemon, Hands in Motion, requesting permission to hold the Clarington Terry Fox Run to be held on September 18, 2004 from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The insurance coverage is the same as in 2004 and the route will be marshaled to ensure participant safety. The only road closure will be Baseline Road at Liberty Street East until Lambs Road and from there until Highway #2. The event will raise funds to aid in cancer research. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 2 Joan Paul, Secretary, Kendal Community Centre, requesting Council's approval to hold the its 2nd annual parade, on "Kendal Day" Saturday, July 23, 2005. (Motion to approve provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) o - 3 Dan Strike, Strike, Salmers and Furlong, requesting Council to waive the fee for a Zoning By-law Application. Mr. Strike states Mark Tomina, owner/operator of the driving range at Highway #2 and Hancock Road, has been granted temporary re-zoning since 1998. The temporary use expires April 2, 2005. Due to Greenbelt Legislation and the continued uncertainty of the location of the 407/401 connection road, Mr. Tomina's only option is an extension of his temporary use permit. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) Summary of Correspondence -8- March 21,2005 D - 4 Billie Grozell, a concerned citizen, submitting correspondence to Council respecting Srathaven Retirement and Nursing Facility, Bowmanville. (Motion to refer correspondence to Municipal Law Enforcement Division) D - 5 Kim Martin, homeowner, addressing Council in regards to the proposed zoning change on Aspen Springs Drive in the Aspen Springs subdivision. Kim Martin is opposed to this zoning change due to traffic, property devaluation, and school population concems. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 6 William Harford, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council, requesting Council to proclaim Wednesday, April 28, 2005, as "Day of Mouming" in recognition of workers killed, injured or disabled on the job and that flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in honour of those killed at the workplace. (Motion to Proclaim and to approve the lowering of the flags on municipal buildings) D - 7 Connie Vail, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region Health Department, requesting Council assistance to aid in the awareness of ATV safety and declare the week of May 9th to May 15th, 2005 as "ATV Safety Week". The campaign will include media information, distribution of resources in the community and a community event in the Ganaraska Forest. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 8 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Community Care Durham, Clarington, requesting Council to declare June 2, 3, and 4, 2005 as "Community Care Tag Days". The annual event is a key role in the fund raising efforts to assist local Community Care programs. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 9 Paul Temple, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Development, Pelmorex Communications Inc., requesting a letter of support for Pelmorex's All Channel Alert service, an emergency waming system for Canadians to alert communities of impending local emergencies threatening life or property with a television broadcast message. ACA will provide a vital tool in emergency preparedness strategy. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Chief of Emergency & Fire Services) Summary of Correspondence - 9- March 21, 2005 D - 10 John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors, requesting the proclamation of month of June, 2004 as "Seniors' Month" and to participate in the 2005 Senior of the Year Awards to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. The nominations close May 27, 2005. (Motion for Direction) D - 11 Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, inviting community organizations to participate in Ontario's volunteer recognition programs for 2005. The programs are: · The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards which recognize volunteers for continuous service with a community group · The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario which recognize superlative volunteer work by individuals, groups or businesses · The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers which is presented to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 years in recognition of their outstanding achievements. (Motion for Direction) o - 12 Valentine Lovekin, Barrister & Solicitor, Newcastle BIA, confirming the members on the executive and requesting Council to ratify the Executive as follows: Karen Bastas Ron Hope Joan Kimball Valentine Lovekin Christine Meredith Viveca Rupa Charlie Trim (The New Massey House Restaurant) (StedmanslSearslHope Video) (Newcastle Card & Gift Shop) (Barrister & Solicitor) (Newcastle Flowers) (David & Alexander) (Clarington); and As a result of the AGM, five standing committees were formed; each member of the executive, with the exception of the Council appointee and the Chairman, chairs a standing committee: Downtown Protection & Safety Urban Planning Advertising Special Events Sesquicentennial Ron Hope Viveca Rupa Christine Meredith Karen Bastas Joan Kimball; and Treasurer Mary Wilson (re-appointed); and Ad hoc Finance Committee Dwight Hickson Mark Hendrikx Mary Wilson. (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 10- March 21, 2005 D - 13 William Roberts, CAO/Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Hanover, advising that at a meeting held on February 28, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Policing Costs: 'WHEREAS policing costs are getting beyond the ability to pay for most municipalities in Ontario; AND WHEREAS the majority of police budgets are made up of salaries and benefits; AND WHEREAS the OPP wage and benefit settlements are the benchmark for other municipal police forces in the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS no municipal politicians take part in the salary negotiations for the Ontario Provincial Police; AND WHEREAS the salary and benefit settlements for the OPP have a direct impact on the local municipal policing costs; AND WHEREAS there continues to be inequities on how municipalities are treated in terms of capping on police costs and reconciliation through the Community Reinvestment Fund; NOW THEREFORE BE ITRESOL VED that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Hanover request the following: 1. That a representative from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be allowed to take part in salary deliberations between the Province of Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police. 2. That the financial burden of policing to municipalities be looked at as part of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) review by the Province of Ontario. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Hanover hereby requests all Ontario municipalities to endorse this request and provide confirmation of said support to Premier Dalton McGuinty; Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance; Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services; your local MPP and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.' (Motion for Direction) D - 14 Patricia Bergeron, Clerk-Treasurer, Municipality of Tweed, advising that at a meeting held on January 18, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding COMRIF Program: "THAT the Municipality of Tweed petition the provincial and federal governments to allow municipalities to use the pre-engineering studies that were carried out prior to the announcement of the Summary of Correspondence - 11 - March 21,2005 COMRIF program, and further that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to M.P. Daryl Kramp, M.P.P. Leona Dombrowsky, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation to all municipalities in the Province for support." (Motion for Direction) D - 15 Martin deRond, Director of Legislative & Information ServiceslTown Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that at a meeting held on February 28,2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance: 'Whereas, the fair and just distribution of public resources is a principle that should guide government decision-making; Whereas, the GTA/905 Regions of Durham, Halton, Peel and York ("the GTA/905 Regions") have been and will continue to be the fastest growing regions in Ontario, collectively growing at twice the provincial rate of growth by adding more than 90,000 new residents each year; Whereas, each year until at least 2011, the GT A/905 Regions will welcome and accommodate almost half of Ontario's annual growth in population; Whereas, each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions will experience a rate of growth in its population of seniors at twice the provincial growth rate of seniors; Whereas, the GT AI 905 Regions collectively receive only three- quarters of the age-weighted per capita funding for total health care services when compared to 33 reaions across Ontario (resulting in a funding gap of $866 million in annual funding that includes $545 funding gap for hospitals and $60 million funding gap for CCACs); Whereas, the GTA/905 Regions comprise more than 40 per cent of the Priority and Emerging Urban Centres as identified by the Ontario Government's 2004 report PLACES TO GROW. Better Choice. Brighter Future. A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Discussion Paper; Whereas, the GT A/905 hospitals are, on average, some of the lowest cost providers of the five health cafe services being targeted by the Ontario Government for reduction in wait times; Whereas, the GT A/905 Regions will collectively contribute more than $570 million each year in Health Premium revenue to Provincial coffers (once fully implemented for 2005/06) making up 26 per cent of $2.2 billion in Health Premium Revenue being collected from Ontario residents; Summary of Correspondence - 12- March 21, 2005 Whereas, the GTA/905 are facing a collective funding short-fall of $88 million for 2004/05 and a deficit forecast of $126 million for 2005/06 which will require a significant reduction in health care services for the GT A/905 Region, layoffs of nursing and other staff and increased wait times for many important health care services; Whereas, the Government of Ontario has received over $800 million in new health care funding from the Federal Government and stands to receive an additional $1.2 billion in the 2005/06 fiscal year; Whereas, the provision of health care and treatment close to home for the more than three million residents living in the GTA/905 Regions is consistent with improving access to care and contributes to improved quality of care; Whereas, the building of hospital infrastructure and the purchasing of medical equipment and health care technology is essential for providing effective health care in GT A/905 communities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Corporation of the Town of Ajax demand that the Ontario Govemment IMMEDIATELY address the 2004/05 funding shortfalls of $88 million for GTA/05 hospitals providing care for GTA/905 residents; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, given the Ontario Government's creation of Local Health Integrated Networks (LHINs), and the need to more equitably allocate health care funds to regions across Ontario, the Ontario Government make it a priority to create and use a population, needs-based funding formula for LHINs, that reflects: - current population, future population growth and aging - the increased costs of providing health care services in rural areas, and - the increased costs of multi-site health care organization AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Provincial Government make legislative/regulatory changes so that revenue generated by municipalities/regions through Development Charges can be used to support the construction/renovations of hospitals. AND THAT this Resolution be shared with Premier McGuinty, Minister Sorbara and Minister Smitherman." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 13- March 21, 2005 D - 16 Debbie Leroux, Deputy Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising that at a meeting held on February 14, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Aggregate Extraction Royalties: 'WHEREAS the Aggregates Act in 1990 established a royalty for lower tier municipalities of 4 cents per tonne to be paid to the host municipality each year based on the annual tonnage extracted in that particular municipality; AND WHEREAS the royalty has not changed since 1990 notwithstanding the fact that inflation has dramatically increased the cost of road construction and maintenance and the provision of other essential services for which this royalty was intended to assist municipalities; AND WHEREAS the royalty presently paid to upper tier municipalities and for the rehabilitation of abandoned pits has also not been increased. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge hereby formally requests that the Ministry of Natural Resources review and amend the royalty payment of 4 cents, which lower tier municipalities have received for more than a decade, and that this royalty be increased by 5 cents and further that this amendment be in place for the beginning of the year 2006. 2. THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources also review and increase the royalty payment for upper tier municipalities and for the rehabilitation of abandoned pits. 3. THAT a copy of this motion also be sent to the Honourable David Ramsay MPP and the Honourable Wayne Arthurs MPP, the Honourable Garfield Dunlop MPP, the Honourable Jerry Ouellette MPP, the Honourable Frank Klees MPP, the Honourable Julia Munro MPP, the Honourable Jim Flaherty MPP and the Region of Durham, the Municipality of Clarington, the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Ramara and the Towns of East Gwillimbury, Georgina, Whitchurch-Stouffville and Caledon, and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with a request for their support." (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, County of Dufferin, advising that at a meeting held on February 28, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Gas Tax: "WHEREAS the Liberal Government had promised up to 2 cents per litre gasoline tax rebate to all municipalities; Summary of Correspondence - 14 - March 21, 2005 AND WHEREAS the Minister of Finance has recently announced a plan to have a one cent per litre of gas tax going to municipal govemments now, increasing to 1.5 cents in 2005 and to 2 cents in 2006; AND WHEREAS the Province has stated that this rebate has now been earmarked solely for those municipalities with public transportation; AND WHEREAS most small rural communities do not have public transportation; AND WHEREAS rural areas have increased traffic flows at higher rates of speed and need more significant repairs more often than urban areas having public transit; AND WHEREAS the gas tax is paid mostly by people who do not use public transit systems, and who will receive little or no benefit for their hard earned contribution from this rebate program; AND WHEREAS the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus did request that a fair funding formula be determined for the gas tax allocation in order to allow those municipalities without public transit to derive an equal benefit; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the County of Dufferin request the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Transportation of the Province of Ontario to develop a new formula for the gasoline tax rebate to municipalities, based on a per lane kilometer of roadway, and for both bus and rail transit systems on a per route kilometer basis; AND FURTHERMORE that a copy of this resolution be circulated for support to AMO for distribution to all municipalities and to Ontario Good Roads Association, Minister of Finance, Minister of Transportation, Premier of Ontario, Ernie Eves, MPP, John Tory, Leader of the Opposition, Howard Hampton, Leader of NDP." (Motion for Direction) D -18 Leesa Emmerson, Legislative Coordinator, Town of Halton Hills, advising that at a meeting held on February 21, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Greater Toronto Area Pooling Town of Richmond Hills Portion: "WHEREAS there is a need for adequate and appropriate funding of social services costs in order for these services to be made available to all in Ontario who are in need; Summary of Correspondence - 15- March 21,2005 AND WHEREAS the current method of funding social services is through municipal property taxes, which method is regressive and inappropriate; AND WHEREAS municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are obliged to contribute to the funding of social services in the City of Toronto through GTA pooling, resulting in limited funds to provide social services within their own municipalities; AND WH.EREAS the payment of such Pooling Costs amounts to taxation without representation on the residents of GTA municipality; AND WHEREAS the Honourable George W. Adams, Q.C. in his facilitation report of 2004 for the Region of Peel and its area municipalities states "Ontario continues as the only province to require municipalities to contribute towards social assistance"; AND WHEREAS the Honourable George W. Adams, a.c. also states "an elimination or reduction in pooling cost would benefit all taxpayers "The equivalent tax room created could be made available to meet pressing needs throughout Peel and its areas municipal partners"; AND WHEREAS the Honourable George W. Adams, a.c. further states that "This would also provide a signal to other municipalities that the Province is listening to their concerns by moving in a direction where there property tax is not the primary source of funding for social programs; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Halton Hills supports in principle, the original Town of Richmond Hill resolution regarding this motion; AND FURTHER THAT the GTAH Mayors and Chairs respectfully request a meeting with the Minister of Community and Social Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister of Finance to discuss a framework for moving toward a more appropriate method of funding social services costs in the GTA; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the GTAH Mayors and Chairs and the Town of Richmond Hill." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -16 - March 21, 2005 D - 19 John DeMars, Clerk, St. Clair Township, advising that at a meeting held on February 7,2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Farm Viability: 'WHEREAS The Ontario Federation of Agriculture has called on the Provincial and Federal Governments to act in order to solve the problem of fann viability; and WHEREAS many issues that promote fann financial uncertainty are as a result of arbitrary changes to farm safety net programs by the Provincial and Federal Governments; and WHEREAS many more as yet unclear regulatory and administrative rules and requirements have the potential to be cost prohibitive and unworkable; and WHEREAS programs supporting long standing rural infrastructure have been eliminated or reduced; THEREFORE be it resolved that the Township of St. Clair recognize the real threat to the long term viability of Ontario farmers and request that the governments of Ontario and of Canada to; a. ensure that the implementation and application of nutrient management rules are done in a way that addresses the concerns the farm community has repeatedly raised. b. recognize that environmental benefits provided by fanners offset any need for administrative charges on water taking pennits. c. restore confidence of the government/farmer partnership by re- establishing long-term investment in drainage infrastructure. d. immediately implement an action plan to address the farm income crisis. And further be it resolved that this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario, all members of Parliament in Ontario, all members of Provincial Parliament and to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, requesting their support and further that the municipalities that endorse this resolution ask their local Ontario Federation of Agriculture Committees to do the same." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 17 - March 21, 2005 D - 20 Leesa Emmerson, Legislative Coordinator, Town of Halton Hills, advising that at a meeting held on March 8, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Funding for Smaller Hospitals: "WHEREAS the GT N905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York have been and will continue to be the fastest growing regions in Ontario, collectively growing at twice the provincial rate of growth by adding more than 90,000 new residents each year; AND WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GTA/905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York will welcome and accommodate almost half of Ontario's annual growth in population; AND WHEREAS each year until at least 2011, the GT N905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York will experience a rate of growth in its population of seniors at twice the provincial growth rate of seniors; AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York collectively receive three-quarters of the age-weighted per capita funding for total health care services when compared to 33 reaions 1 across Ontario (resulting in a funding gap of $866 million in annual funding that includes $545 funding gap for hospitals and $60 million funding gap for CCACs); AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York comprise more that 40 per cent of the Priority and Emerging Urban Centres as identified by the Ontario Government's 2004 report PLACES TO GROW: Better Choice. Brighter Future. A Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Discussion Paper. AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York are on average, some of the lowest cost providers of the five health care services being targeted by the Ontario Government for reduction in wait times; AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York will collectively contribute more than $570 million each year in Health Premium revenue to Provincial coffers (once fully implemented for 2005/06) making up 26% of $2.2 billion in Health Premium Revenue being collected from Ontario residents; AND WHEREAS the GTN905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York are facing a collective funding short-fall of $88 million for 2004/05 and a deficit forecast of $126 million for 2005/06 which will require a significant reduction in health care services for the GTN905 Region, layoffs of nursing and other staff, and increased wait times for many important health care services; Summary of Correspondence - 18- March 21, 2005 AND WHEREAS the Govemment of Ontario has received over $800 million in new health care funding from the Federal Government and stands to receive an additional $1.2 billion in the 2005/06 fiscal year; AND WHEREAS the provision of health care and treatment close to home for the more than three million residents living in the GT A/905 Regions of Halton, Peel, Durham and York is consistent with improving access to care and contributes to improved quality of care due to better services coordination from one level of care to another; AND WHEREAS the building of hospital infrastructure and the purchasing of medical equipment and health care technology is essential for providing effective health care in GTA/905 communities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GTA/905 Mayors and Chairs demand that the Ontario Government immediately address the 2004/05 funding shortfalls of $88 million for GT A/905 hospitals providing care for GTA/905 residents; AND FURTHER THAT given the Ontario Government's creation of Local Health Integrated Networks (LHINs), and the need to more equitably allocate health care funds to regions across Ontario, the Ontario Government make it a priority to create and use a population, needs-based funding formula for LHINs, that reflects: . current population, future population growth and aging . the increased costs of providing health car services in rural areas, and . the increased costs of multi-site health care organizations AND FURTHER THAT the Provincial Government make legislativelregulatory changes so that revenue generated by municipalities/regions through Development Changes can be used to support the construction/renovations of hospitals. AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to AMO and the 905 area municipalities." lCornparison EXCLUDES Northern Ontario and regions containing large teaching hospitals having a larger regional responsibility for the provision of health care services (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 19- March 21, 2005 D - 21 Joanne Savage, Mayor, Municipality of West Nipissing, advising Council that at a meeting held on February 1, 2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding Hospital Funding: 'WHEREAS the West Nipissing General Hospital has made every effort to provide efficient and effective medical services to the residents of West Nipissing; AND WHEREAS the West Nipissing General Hospital has received only a 1 % increase in funding in 2004-2005; AND WHEREAS over the past thirteen years, the total increase in government funding amounted to slightly under 11 %, which is less than 1 % per year; AND WHEREAS the Consumer Price Index during the same period had a percentage increase of 27%; AND WHEREAS larger urban hospitals seem to have benefited from much larger increases over the same period of time; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of West Nipissing petition the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care, to address the funding inequities that exist and renew the provincial Government's commitment to provide effective medical scare to rual and northern communities in Northern Ontario; AND BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable David Ramsay, our Local M.P.P., to the Honourable Rick Bartolucci, Minisiter of Northem Development and Mines, to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities enlisting their support in this matter." (Motion for Direction) D - 22Corrie-Jo Caporale, Council Secretary, City of Greater Sudbury, advising Council that at a meeting held on February 24, 2005 their council passed the following resolution regarding National Child Benefit Supplement Claw Back: "2005-82: WHEREAS the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS), up to approximately $100.00 a month per child, is meant to give our poorest and most vulnerable children a better chance in life; Summary of Correspondence - 20- March 21,2005 AND WHEREAS the former Ontario Government, in addition to reducing social assistance entitlements (Ontario Works and ODSP) by 21.6%, began deducting the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) dollar for dollar from these families, rendering them unable to achieve an adequate standard of living; ~ AND WHEREAS the Provincial Liberal Government continues the National Child Benefit Supplement (NCBS) claw back, and has made a commitment to review this practice; AND WHEREAS one in five children in Ontario live in poverty and entitlements for social assistance recipients fall far below the estimated net liveable income threshold; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Greater Sudbury City Council call on the Ontario Government to stop the National Child Benefit Supplement claw back; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be sent for action to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier; the Honourable Sandra Pupatello, Ontario Minister of Community & Social Services; the Honourable Marie Bountrogianni, Ontario Minister of Children & Youth Services; the Honourable John Gerretsen, Ontario Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing; and for endorsement to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; and all Ontario municipalities with populations greater than 50,000." (Motion for Direction) D - 23 Confidential Legal Matter. (Copy circulated under separate cover) (Motion for Direction) 1-9 REVISED CLARINGTON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING THURSDAY, JANURARY 13, 2005 MEMBERS PRESENT: Tom Barrie Gerald Brown Bill Hasiuk Gary Jeffery Brenda Metcalf Ted Watson John Vaneyk piP", Neil Allen.,,/".. '" .1"":. ". Faye Langl]!laid \ Susan H . ik II I .. f , I I i % I I ! e Collis, Bio-Solids Management Co rdinator, I . m Region . j ,.. .nne Found.. Supplementary uses ~ AgriCUltur4~1 for the ZOning Bylaw . . . If '" ne Werry, Durham Region Rural De elopment \ ~ r ., . . .." . . . '~~'r'" L'''~'{ -J;;I""~1'1'..; 'l::".' . . . " ' ft~. ..,;I < -. """ STAFF: J ''i" o rnson "'MIT "CARRIED" (""""".--'''-'-'"'''''''. .-;.....,.'=,-:...,...- -f ;,-., , 1-' Approval of Minutes 05-02 Moved Gary Jeffery, Seconded by Gerald Brown 'That the minutes of the December 9, 2004 meeting be adopted. n "CARRIED" _ _': ..3', I, .,__' ~_ ,"', _' ,__ TMreare4~availaDle~e-~';~~,:":::" -- Drag-hose La'ss compaction faster need fields with few obstructions Terragator More flexible for complicated site Compaction can be an issue Aerway No till and tilled .. --- -,-,~ - s=-____ Elaine Collis, Bio-Solids Manaqement Coordinator. Durham Req;on Ms. Collis gave committee a presentation of the Durham Region Biosolids Land Application Program. The presentation was an overview of how the program works, improvements to the monitoring of the program and showed the program benefits for the farmer. ThiS program is regulated through a number of documents including: . Guidelihes . Environmental Protection Act . Contract with Hauler . Certificate of Approva'l fora Waste Management System . Nutrient Management Act . Conservation Authorities Act , r---" ' ',' · Oak Ridges Moraine ct , 4'''' I i 4~~ ~' The program starts when t ,contractor idept~s p~ble Sl ,A SOil$lamPle is I initiated~l:.e Regiori'a~alyzes s . samp s, inspectl acom,Plet, th,e application. Minist of E vironment I ,MOE 0 monitors operations and nf cesl , es t e application rate, taking into c slderation '1 Isi biosolids as well as previo tions, I s . s are is used ' I I , he farmer determines the spreading 4>perations. ! .,. .a' ,"ad, . foll....p report on aj-. I lement Workbook (p.8), it says that ~oP must b ailable P205. % P is calculated bYldividing th vailable P205 multiplied by 100'11 give yo f' MAN to calculate application rates, I assume w, < at Total Phosphorous to the f Keeps biosolids in top 4 inches "shatter" tines break up soild, destroys macropores where liquid can travel downwards more directly equipment is interchangeable The Region started using GPS on spreading equipment in 2001 and are now using for monitoring and site inspections. This has many positive implications for the land application ~ accuracy, accountability. No other municipality in Ontario is using GPS technology on a regular basis. . BenefitS of Utilizing Biosolid!l: ,t . .~, Nutrients'/ " Organic matt@'f .'. "'\ Water . I . . \ Aerati~llage . alue$50-150Iacre . st ective management of wastew al e resource is recycled cling . term sustainability of farming. Farmer 'uiPment and timing of application groundwater must be at lease .9m g t time of . aerobic corpo ro. ap h ' are treated, mpar to manure bi solids, _ 'ill'" ~tile ~nvironment I Me;aIS~~ - ' ~~lrl~b~~~fr~~fWliat is ~ ol!!ll!l,jl~ . .." already In solfanaoG-nolaccumwarecrops uptake contamination copper, zinc, manganese, iron, molybdenum and nickel calcareous soils dissolve metals WEAO study concluded that there is little risk of affecting public health and environment from organic contaminants The Best Management Practices have implemented numerous systems to ensure proper management. There is continuous improvements. , ! I I ! I I \ I I H ./1: ~,) /' .,," "}.~ " Lv.. .~j' ~, MarvAnne Found, Supp/ementarv uses for Aariculturallands for the Zonina Bylaw Mrs. Found came to committee requesting that Committee recognize the need for supplementary uses foragriculturalland. When Committee comments on draft policy, or draft zoning please consider agricultural education. Mrs. Found had the idea that she would like to create an agricultural education centre on her farm. She wanted to have two hour tours, talk about life on a farm, show machinery and animals to classes from the local schools. While everyone she spoke to thought this was a great idea, she was advised by Planning Servi ... Staff that this type of operation would require a rezoning application, with se eral studle~ . . since Clarington does not t agricultural educati~ as a permitt d use. The Region is currently 'ng on a draft.~Vi~ and~~ing co ments, the Mu icipality is working on ew zoning)ifylaw. Th~e policy d~men$ set out . " hat is acceptable on . ulturallqrlds" and MaryAnn would e agfCultural ' . tion to be one of es as,;Of right. 1 l t \. led to speak before Council on Mon ay, JanuarY n Committee's accomplishments forp004. l l 'r ricultural Source Materials on .{ DAAC The bale wrap recycling facility is now open. Currently they will only be accepting the clear greenhouse plastic or white bale wrap. The Region has approved fifty slow moving vehicle signs. There is no definite number that will be installed within the municipality of Clarington. The Region will Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee January 13, 2005 use a slightly different criterion for such signs but the will be in transition areas. Some of the locations suggested by this Committee are: . Highway 2 west of Newtonville . Concession 8 east of the Oshawa zoo . Durham Road 3 . Taunton Road east of Highway 115 . Taunton at Courtice Road . Durham Road 20 at Highway 35 . Regional Road 57 north of Highway 2 . Regional Road 57 north of Taunton : Regional Road 57 and the 8th Concession (east side of Enniskillerl : i~~:~oadand':h '::~e . !. I .. Courtice Road north aseline . !,' · tHighway 2 east of B . nville (n rLambs Road) i . I \ ! I , i t. Itemative energy plans. I '.' I f , ; j . l~ I'.' If .}"'. "'.~. . ~ ". t'.~ \ i /"""',J '. ,l'" ''''x- If' I d.,;,} ~ . L"" L~j ! .~ l'r L'1 ?, '~ 1''''1''. . ~ l "'>1: "; 1 lql;n~1 1. ,1-";&,;\-; , iHtl~' j I l~ t "'" .~. chedule. The meeting listed for Dec' mber 10, 2005. We apologize for any inconv nience !.. I. '. . r t \ I ~ ~ .. '. , l if"""'- '.:.J_ . ~.', r- '-'-. ~.,. 'ti~IED. ..? ---~j . .4l! ... .....~ ........ ...._~- r-...;. . -'_ ~-'-? ~-. --.;;..."~-~--.....--~,-,. .. . _ :._. ....~. ... '. ___-AW.!. .:::;:~..:~"...-=:_.. ...- . . ~ .r Meeting adjourned 9:40 pm. aneg.. - Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee January 13, 2005 CLARlNGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES BOARD MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 9, 2005 Location: Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre Bowmanville, Ontario Present: K.. Isnor, Chair S.Laing H. St Croix J. Witheridge J. Vinson P. Ford Councillor G. Robinson Councillor P. Pingle Regrets: D. Climenhage T.Oke M. Van Dyke Staff: M. Rutherford Comad, Administrator M. Home, Recording Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7 :05 p.m. by the Chair. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved By: J. Witheridge Seconded By: S. Laing THAT the Agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED 3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF January 12, 2005 Moved By: J. Vinson Seconded By: J. Witheridge THAT the minutes of the Board Meeting of January 12,2005 be approved. MOTION CARRIED DRAFT I - 10 Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by; Councillor Robinson 4. COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Finance Committee: In the absence of the Finance Chair the report was submitted by the Administrator who explained that the year end review will be completed in March, upon the return of the Finance Chair. The Board was advised there would be a few more expenses such as Payroll, from December, to be submitted. THAT the Finance Committee Report be received. MOTION CARRlED 5. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT The Administrator reported that the Egypt Gift of the Nile exhibit was proving to be a huge success. Many tours have been through and are continning to be booked from schools and other organizations as well as the public. The Board was advised that part of the exhibit will be travelling to the upcoming Winter WonderLeam day in Courtice. It was stated that an application to Trillium for the development of a War of 1837 travelling exhibit is currently being prepared by the York Durham Association of Museums and Archives, of which Clarington Museums & Archives is a member. The Administrator will be attending a Fundraising Workshop hosted by the Ontario Museum Association. Both the Administrator and the Curator will be getting their FAC. Staff will also be taking a Food Preparation Course to ensure safe handling of food at museum functions. Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded By: Councillor Robinson THAT the Administrator's Report be received. MOTIONCARRlED DRAFT Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by: P. Ford 6. NEW BUSINESS a) Website Review: The Administrator provided the Board members with a hands-on review and walk-through of the brand new Museum website. THAT congratulations be extended to the Administrator on the completion of this excellent website. MOTION CARRIED DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING: Moved by: J. Witheridge Seconded by: J. Vinson THAT the next meeting of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board be held on March 9, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the Newcastle Historical Society in the Newcastle Town Hall. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m. DRAFT Em 1- 11__.._... VILLAGE OF TYRONE and surroundingsu~~;,~~t= Community Centre lACK. flY;:.:'~ 'U"!\3>IHt\ f: -_._: ~- Memorandum COPIES la: (~ Attendees: Lynda Burnett Pat Ping Ie Patty Woodcock To: Executive Board Members From: Lynda Burnett Cc: Charlie Trim, Pat Pingle, and TAA I Date: February 16, 2005 1 - I Subject: Minutes Februarv Community Centre Boar~~~t;,:)~ . J Fred Griffin Peter Knowlton Walter Loveridge Ij!:'~~iMlJ'Ite";r-LJ .:,..;.., Kate Rowan Shari Rowan John Scanlan Sue Sutcliffe MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 10TH MEETING Minutes from the February meeting to be amended as follows... The rental cost of $700 will include the bar plus $150 to cover 2 bartenders from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. ...They proVide the license, the liquor, ticket sales if necessary and keep the profits... TREASURER'S REPORT ..,."."....... General Account $1,907.25 OLD BUSINESS 1. Clean Report Joan McMullen would like to list the, inve ntory/stock. Debit card to be used for the purchase of any requirements. 2. Fundraising . Valentines Dance The Dance is officially sold out! List to be posted to try and get some volunteer interest from people attending Brochures for Spirit Day will be placed on the tables to advertise the date and events. Bar will be set up on Saturday morning as well as the decorating. Jake Koene will be moving the amp for the sound system. . Spirit Day Radio spot package is $600. Sue Sutcliffe suggested selling off the airtime to sponsors to raise more funds. Event schedule circulated. Volunteer still required to help with the soccer game from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. 2. TAA Issues Soccer registration will take place on February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and March 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. 2716 Concession Rd. 7, Box 86, Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 Phone number (905) 263-4330 Em VILLAGE OF TYRONE and surroundings Community Centre 3. Program Grants Trillium foundation grants need to be applied to as a board. Deadlines are March 1 and July 1. We have missed the March deadline, so come to the March meeting with ideas for improvement so we can make the July deadline. 4. Maintenance Water softener installation and hand basin replacement are required. Check with the town regarding responsibility for these issues. S. Senior Liaison No issues to report Request a meeting with members of the seniors group to change euchre day to Monday. It Is a necessity for keeping the hall clean for frequent events on Saturdays. 6. Youth Report A court whist and a golf tournament in the fall are ideas put forth by the youth coordinator. In Lindsay Woodcock's absence, Patty Woodcock presented the ideas to the board. The boards approval of the ideas was unanimous and they look forward to future details. OLD BUSINESS FROM LAST BOARD 1. Furnace complaint from December minutes Rod Simpson says the furnace is to up and down, it's hot then cold - needs adjustment - contact Fred Horvath - Town Motion to Adjourn Moved: Lynda Burnett Seconded: Patty Woodcock CARRIED Meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. 2716 Concession Rd. 7, Box 86, Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 Phone number (905) 263-4330 . Clfllmgton I - 12 PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 24, 2005 ROOM iC PRESENT: Jim Schell; Sheila Hall; Sheryl Greenham; Dr. Anthony Stone; Dr. Debbie Jefferson; Christine Selby; Kevin Anyan; Clayton Morgan; Marion Saunders; Bill Tomlinson; Cindy Breare; Elizabeth Colley STAFF UAISON: Jennifer Cooke REGRETS: Suzanne McCrimmon; Susan McLellan; Don Terry 1. WELCOME Jim Schell Acting Chair welcomed all the members of the Committee to the first meeting. The goal for the Committee is to get 13 new Physicians in this community. 2. INTRODUCTIONS All members identified themselves and their role on the Committee. Contact Ust accompanies these minutes. 3. INTRODUCTION OF ORGANIZATION CONSULTING Frank Wu, Chief Administrative Officer, introduced the principals of Organization Consulting. Robert Johnston - 28 years of consulting experience; founded the company in 1982; has an MBA from the University of Toronto; expertise in the area of strategic human resources management in both public/private sector; Member of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants Terrv MacGorman - has been with Organization Consulting since 1999; 20 years experience in business, marketing, communications, web.site development; has been involved in executive search projects; formerly the Director of Marketing Communications (Seneca college); is a founder of a medical company involved in breast ultrasound diagnosis 4. CONSULTANT PRESENTATION Robert Johnston & Terry MacGorman OVerhead presentation (copies distributed at meeting) provided an overview of the search strategy; issues and timelines proposed for the project The Committee will be responsible to provide guidance, and input to process Examples of required input- a. Community Profile - words & pictures that showcase the community; answers the question "Why would a doctor want to move his/her family to Clarington?" b. Physician Profile - who is the committee looking for? Characteristics, traits of the target doctor; more than family doc - details Physician Recruitment Committee Minutes February 24, 2005 c. Incentive Package - its an aggressive market with a lot of communities looking for family practitioners; Clarington needs to be able to compete; need to build/create an incentive program that will attract docs (and their family) to community d. Working the logistics relative to co-ordinating visits and welcoming new doctors and their families to the community Recruitment Strategy Why would someone want to relocate toClarington; incentives key; competitive analysis; One area (NWT) guarantees doctors who go and practice there $ 200,000 +/year & 8 weeks vacation; Investigate and participate in national and intemational head hunting; - Access private and public sector organizations- get referral sources and/or potential candidates; Print advertising in specific health care publications; PAIRO, OMA; AFPC Online advertising; networking in medical community including direct contact with family physicians in Canada and other countries The Committee will be provided with monthly updates as to progress relative to plan and any encountered issues/concerns. In person progress presentations will be scheduled on a periodic basis- dates to be set with consultants. The ideal situation would be to have 5 docs signed up prior to June. Assistance from Committee community profile - website; web address specific to physician recruitment; developing attraction incentives - what is the business community, the municipality able to provide - e.g. golf club memberships; no charge office space; other financial and other types of perks; from Physician Community in Clarington - What opportunities are there for new physicians to join/purchase existing practices? Provide a list of Clarington physicians; contacts/referrals from existing physician group; access to family physician database in ON/Canada; Discussion following the presentation: - The issue of foreign doctors being licensed to practice here was raised. The Consultants are looking for a mix with Canada being first target market. According to a national physician survey there are 706 Ontario doctors looking to relocate their practice within Ontario; and, 163 Quebec doctors looking to relocate out of Quebec in the next 2 years. There is a fairly large pool of Canadian Doctors looking to move. The questions of polling the spouses of physicians already here regarding their interests/requirements? It was acknowledged that the plan is to actually relocate a family (not just the doctor) so the input of spouses is very important to get a flavour of what is being sought and what would make it good for the family to relocate. - 2 - Physician Recruitment Committee Minutes February 24, 2005 How do we want them to plug into the existing doctor & medical community? Referrals follow different lines in Clarington. For example, physicians at the Courtice Clinic generally refer patients toward Oshawa. Currently there are 25 family doctors in Bowmanville. The process of Phase I of the RFP was clarified. Phase I - the business plan - is essentially developing the recruiting strategy - defining the what, where, when, and how recruiting would take occur. Phase II is the actual implementation of the business plan and recruiting the doctors. The Committee won't see a detailed recruiting strategic since both phases have been awarded to Organization-Consulting. Details for Phase I will be presented at the next meeting (March). Phase II will start before the end of month one, and will ideally conclude before the end of August. The Consultants are working toward having the full complement (13 physicians) signed up to move here before the next school year. Assistance & Incentives - did the communities providing incentives to new physicians do anything for the existing ones? Don't know what the impact of the incentives in the existing doctor community. Most communities have done nothing for existing physicians as they welcome the new additions to the health care pool - getting new physicians ultimately it helps - e.g. reduce time the existing doctors need to spend in the ER. No animosity toward new docs. Existing medical community knows and understands that the need for incentives to attract new docs. Replacement or new - If a physician purchases the practice of a retiring physician, does this count as "new doctor to community?" A replacement does count as new. Major issues involved with Doctor Shortage - Dr Stone provided some insight. In 1992 the Ministry of Health got together with "health economists" and determined that the ratio of doctors to patients was increasing. They decided to reduce the number of candidates accepted into medical school - which meant there were fewer graduating doctors. As it tumed out, the health economist's numbers and projections were wrong. This was compounded by a significant disagreement between the medical community and the Premier of the day. The result was a significant reduction in income for physicians and, since the US was aggressively recruiting Canadian doctors, a lot of Canadian trained physicians went south. The Ministry of Health has reinstituted intake of candidates to medical school but a lot of the required infrastructure needs to be re-built. Also Ontario has fallen to 1" position in the salaries that doctors are paid. This has reduced the Province's ability to "poach" physicians from other provinces. Increases in health care expenses exceed the govemment's ability to generate the required revenue. Expect shortage for some time to come. There is a need to understand the requirements to form Family Health teams - can it can be used as an incentive to new docs? Some concem about ability of the community absorb the 13 physicians between now and end of August. There is a large portion of the population without a physidan; some have ones in other municipalities; the concem is that the infrastructure here may not make absorption into the community smooth - 5 would be no problem however 10 might present - 3- Physician Recruitment Committee Minutes February 24, 2005 some problems. 5. OLD BUSINESS The Terms of Reference were circulated to the Committee with the meeting agenda. Members were reminded that the Committee is advisory to Council and therefore, is not autonomous of Council. It is the Committee's responsibility to see that this effort is successful. Need for everyone on the Committee to commit to attending meetings and participating in discussions. Mandate of Committee - terms of reference says physician but not family physician. Family is priority but it would be helpful to the community and the hospital if the scope of this could include other "categories" of doctors. Council understands the process is for family physicians. We would need to go back to Council and modify the mandate as all info going to Council addressed family physicians. If a specialist s along would this Committee be able to offer incentives? The consultant's given mandate is to find 15 family doctors. This, however, does not prevent the Committee/community from embracing new docs in general. Need to be very careful that there is a budget at Lakeridge to facilitate new specialist/consultant- Bowmanville has vacancies for some specialists. Does new specialist count as new? No. Mandate is specific to bring in family physicians. Our mandate can be expanded to any type of practitioner. Susan McLellan is to be recognized for the time and effort that she has put into this process. It was suggested that Council will recognize her commitment/contribution. 6. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of: Chair - Sheila Hall Vice-Chair - Kevin Anyan Meeting was handed over the new Chair Sheila Hall. b. Schedule of Meetings for 2005 Fourth Thursday of each month. Look into booking Room lA for the monthly meetings (5:00 PM) Chair asked everyone to give some thought before the next meeting as to where they see themselves fitting into this Committee. Believes a working committee is going to move the issue forward quicker. 7. NEXT MEETING - Thursday March 24, 2005 ROOM lA (Main floor of Municipal Administrative Centre) 8. ADJOURNMENT -4- I - 13 CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE MARCH 3, 2005 6:30 P.M. MEETING ROOM #1A Present: David Kelly, Chair Sandra Crandall Tim Hicks Keith Kelly Darlene Matthews Pat Rundle Walter Zutell Councillor Adrian Foster 1. Patti L. Barrie, Municip Candice Doiron, Secreta Regrets: Suzanne Wort Evylin Stroud Pat Rundle February 3, 2005 be approved. 2. ation Co-ordinator made a presentation to the men ents to By-law 91-58 regarding disabled parking. rief overview of a report he is preparing for presentation to te additional safe, convenient disabled parking in the aker mentioned that Temperance Street is too narrow for he Committee agreed with Mr. Baker's recommendation that the two disa parking spots on Temperance Street be moved to the south side of Church Street, immediately west of Temperance Street. 3. CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY BUSINESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE David Kelly advised the committee that the Challenge will be advertised on the Local Media with the Easter Seals Campaign. .Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee -2- March 3, 2005 Ron Collis has the materials for the Challenge on the Clarington Website. All arrangements are in place for the Amazing Challenge, March 4th. Three wheelchairs, three walkers and one CNIB cane will be available. Councillor Foster advised that members of Council, the press, the Bowmanville B.I.A. and the Board of Trade will take part. 4. OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Foster informed the committee that the Campaign has now started. He requested that t promotional ideas and suggestions for the cam nsen Wheel in Motion . ee start thinking of I. 7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting is schedul Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Ad 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Darlene Matthews, THAT he meetin Chair Secretary REPORT #1 Claringron En&glzlng Ontario REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2005 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) CLD-11-05- Public Safety Related to Dogs Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005 (b) FND-003-05- Mayor & Councillor's Remuneration & Expenses for 2004 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION (a) COD-010-05- Request for Proposal RFP2005-4 - Newcastle Village Facility Study (b) COD-011-05- (c) COD-013-05- fire Station #4, 3289 Trulls Road, Courtice Request for Proposal RFP2004-14 - Document Imaging 3. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS APPLICANT: BAYWOOD HOMES THAT Report PSD-030-05 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Baywood Homes be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-030-05 be adopted by Council; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379 Report #1 -2- March 21,2005 4. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION TO PERMIT LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES APPLICANT: FIRST-TECH MECHANICAL LIMITED AND MARIA WULCZYN THAT Report PSD-031-05 be received; THAT the application submitted by Weston Consulting Group Inc. on behalf of First-Tech Mechanical Limited and Maria Wulczyn be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report following the receipt of all outstanding information and agency comments; and, THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-031-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. ORONO COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM APPROVAL THAT Report PSD-032-05 be received; THAT the Orono Community Improvement Plan Document, dated February 2005 be approved; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-032-05 to amend By-law 2003-124 be approved; THAT the necessary By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-032-05 to adopt Section 5 and Figure 1 of the Orono Community Improvement Plan document as the Community Improvement Plan pursuant to subsection 28(4) of the Planning Act be approved; THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-032-05 and Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-032-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 6. PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL APPLICANT: DURHAM CHRISTIAN ACADEMY THAT Report PSD-033-05 be tabled to allow staff to consider the changes to the application as expressed by William Ing earlier in the meeting. Report #1 - 3- March 21,2005 7. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: PORT OF NEWCASTLE HOMES LIMITED THAT Report PSD-034-05 be received; THAT the application submitted by Port of Newcastle Homes Limited to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved for Lots 1-19 on Plan 40M-2226; THAT the by-law attached to Report PSD-034-05 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-05 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 8. BOWMANVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN THAT Report PSD-035-05 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report PSD-035-05 amending By-law 2003-186 be approved; and THAT all the Community Focus Group for the Bowmanville CIP be advised of Council's decision. 9. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT - PROPERTY MATTER THAT Report EGD-06-05 be tabled. 10. USE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS THAT Report CLD-07-05 be received; THAT the policy addressing Political Activity attached to Report CLD-07-05 as Attachment No.1 be adopted by Council; and THAT all Boards operating municipal facilities be advised of the policy and forwarded a copy of Report CLD-07-05. 11. VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS - 2005 THAT Report CLD-09-05 be received; and THAT the Volunteer Recognition Event for 2005 be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2005. Report #1 - 4- March 21, 2005 12. ORONO CEMETERY BOARD THAT Report CLD-01 0-05 be received; THAT the Orono Cemetery Board be accepted as a Committee of Council; THAT Councillor Trim be appointed as Council's liaison to the Orono Cemetery Board; and THAT the Orono Cemetery Board and the municipality's insurers be advised of Council's decisions. 13. OSHAWAlCLARINGTON ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING AND JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY LEASE AGREEMENTS THAT Report COD-009-05 be received; THAT the Lease agreement (Attachment #1 to Report COD-009-05) with the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living in the amount of $11,449.46 per annum for one (1) year term be approved; THAT the Lease agreement (Attachment #2 to Report COD-009-05) with the John Howard Society in the amount of $11 ,449.46 per annum for one (1) year term be approved; and THAT the By-laws attached to Report COD-009-05 marked Attachment #3 and Attachment #4 to Report COD-009-05 be approved authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreements. 14. PUBLIC SECTOR SALARY DISCLOSURE ACT THAT Report COD-012-05 be received; and THAT in accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the Appropriate Ministry be notified, which employees, if any, were paid a salary of $100,000 or more (as defined in the Act), for the year 2004. 15. EARLYTENOER CALLS THAT Report COD-014-05 be received; and THAT staff be authorized to advertise and issue tenders in advance of the 2005 Capital Budget approval for the requirements identified in the body of Report COD-014-05. Report #1 -5- March 21, 2005 16. PRESENTATION O'F SUZANNE MCCRIMMON, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE THAT the presentation of Suzanne McCrimmon, Business Development Manager, Clarington Board of Trade be received with thanks. 17. DELEGATIONS OF TRACY HAMILTON, NOEL AGIUS, AND KATHRYN PELLERIN THAT the presentations of Tracy Hamilton, Noel Agius, and Kathryn Pellerin be referred to staff for consideration. 18. HEALTHCARE FUNDING WHEREAS healthcare funding in Durham is $775 less per person than for that of the average Ontarian; and WHEREAS this gap will continue to spread as Durham receives less than our fair share of new healthcare funding to care for our growing and aging population; and WHEREAS rural and multi-site hospitals across Ontario serve over 3 million residents and incur proven, unavoidable and additional operating and capital costs; and WHEREAS the funding formula unfairly compares and penalizes multi-site hospitals, like Lakeridge Health with four hospitals and twenty-one (21) satellites, to those operating under a single roof; and WHEREAS for the government's hospital funding approach under-funded Lakeridge Health by $42 million over the past three (3) years - jeopardizing and rationing the care of Durham patients by our dedicated nurses, physicians and support staff; and WHEREAS even while incurring higher operating costs being a multi-site and rural hospital, Lakeridge Health costs are still 30% ($1,400 per case) less than the downtown Toronto Hospitals ($3,400 vs. $4,800); and WHEREAS the residents of Durham are contributing $109 million, far more to Queen's Park from the new health tax, than they are receiving in new hospital funding (less than $6 million); and WHEREAS Durham Region is one of Ontario's highest need jurisdictions in terms of additional physicians, which places additional burdens on hospitals and other healthcare services, Report #1 - 6 - March 21, 2005 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Municipality of Clarington call on the Government of Ontario and the Minister of Health and Long-term Care to immediately implement the recommendation of the Joint Policy and Planning Committee (Ministry of Health and Ontario Hospital Association) to establish a permanent solution for additional funding for rural and multi-site hospitals; and FURTHER THAT the Joint Policy and Planning Committee be tasked with the review of the link between physician shortages and additional healthcare (hospital and community) costs and make recommendations on a funding formula adjustment; and FURTHER THAT additional funding be provided to rural and multi-site hospitals that are in financial distress due to the successive and yearly penalties imposed by the unfair funding formula; and FURTHER THAT the patients, healthcare staff, nurses and physicians of Durham receive their fair share of healthcare funding by providing hospitals and community-based health care services (like the Community Care Access Centres) with additional funding sufficient to serve our growing and aging population. REPORT fl2 C~n REPORT CLERK'S DEPARTMENT Meeting: COUNCIL Date: March 21, 2005 Report #: Addendum to Report CLD-07 -05 File#: By-law #: Subject: USE OF MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS RECOMMENDATIONS: It is respectfully recommended that Council approve the following: 1. THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-07-05 be received; 2. THAT Report CLD-07-05 be received; 3. THAT the policy addressing Political Activity attached hereto as Attachment No.1 be adopted by Council; and 4. THAT all Boards operating municipal facilities be advised of the policy and forwarded a copy of the Addendum to Report CLD-07-05. Submitted by: d~-~ Reviewed by: Franklin Wu, Chief Administrative Officer PLB' CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506 REPORT NO.: Addendum to Report CLD-07-05 PAGE 2 of2 BACKGROUND Following consideration of Report CLD-07-05 by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on March 7, 2005, questions and concems have been raised by various hall boards regarding their ability to rent their halls for various political activities, ie, all-candidates' meetings and nominating meetings. It has been determined that when the policy was drafted by the Chief Administrative Officer in November 2000, it was not intended to affect those halls that are municipally owned but operated by a board that is not appointed by Council. In order to clarify this matter within the policy, it is recommended that the policy attached hereto as Attachment NO.1 be adopted by Council and be forwarded to all Boards operating municipal facilities. Attachment 1 Recommended Policy SUBJECT: SECTION: Municipality of Clarington Attachment No. 1 to Addendum to Report CLD-D7-05 Administrative and Corporate Policies POLITICAL ACTIVITIES APPROVED By:D Council [gJ C.A.O. DATE APPROVEDfOPDATED: November I, 2000 H SUBSECTION: H13 APPLICATION: All Em 10 ees 1. PURPOSE To protect the integrity of the public service while allowing employees to exercise their democratic rights if they so choose. 2. POLICIES 2.1 Political Activities are generally defined as: . Making phone calls or stuffing envelopes for a particular candidate; . Soliciting campaign contributions from subordinates, colleagues or persons/organizations having dealings with the local government; . Wearing campaign buttons or displaying other visible advertisements for one OT mOTe candidate; and . Making public endorsements of one or more candidates. 2.2 Where a Municipal employee seeks an elected office, he/she shall be governed by the Municipal Elections Act 1996. 2.3 Employees are prohibited from conducting any political activity in the wOlkplace. 2.4 Employees who choose to conduct political activities outside the workplace are discouraged from doing so. 2.5 Where an employee chooses to engage in political activity outside the workplace, helshe shall: aJ not coerce, solicit or influence other employees; b) not represent the municipality; and c J not prejudice or impair relationship between Council and the Administration. MUNICIPAL BUILDING All buildings, facilities and properties under the ownership and operation of the Municipality shall not be used by any person, employee or otherwise for the display or distribution of political campaign materia1s, signage, etc. This policy does not apply to sitting Members of Parliament, either Provincial or Federal, or to those municipal buildings and facilities operated by a Board that is not appointed by Council. Celebrations following an election are not considered to be political activities for the pwpose of this policy. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS MARCH 21, 2005 BY -LAWS 2005-037 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Applicant: Baywood Homes) (Item #3 of Report #1) 2005-038 being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-124 respecting the Orono Community Improvement Project area (Item #5 of Report #1) 2005-039 being a by-law to adopt Orono Community Improvement Plan (Item #5 of Report #1 ) 2005-040 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Applicant: Port of Newcastle) (Item #7 of Report #1) 2005-041 being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-186 respecting the Bowmanville Community Improvement Project area (Item #8 of Report #1) 2005-042 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa Clarington Association for Community Living, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON (Item #13 of Report #1 ) 2005-043 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and John Howard Society, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON (Item #13 of Report #1) 2005-044 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Item #6 of Report #1)