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DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 4,2005
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 March 21, 2005
DELEGATIONS
a) Shayne Traviss, Euphoric Events - Durham Region Men of Distinction
Awards
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COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington -
Bowl For Kids Sake
1-2 Shirley Severn, President, Clarington Fiddle Club - Thank You Letter
1-3 Gabrielle Bell, Events Coordinator, Newcastle Community Hall- Thank You
Letter
1-4 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner and Regional Councillor Bill McLean,
Durham Community Tsunami Relief - Thank You Letter
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting
I - 6 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee Meeting
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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I - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Meeting
I - 8 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Meeting
I - 9 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting
I - 10 Mayor, City of Chicago - Executive Summary of the Confluence of Water, Society
and Ecological Design Conference
I - 11 Jake Epp, Chairman and Richard Dicerni, Acting President and CEO, Ontario
Power Generation - Ontario Power Generation Activities and Performance
1- 12 Planning Department, Regional Municipality of Durham - 2004 Annual Building
Permit Activity Review
1- 13 Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization -
Annual Report 2004, From Dialogue to Decision: Managing Canada's Nuclear
Fuel Waste
Correspondence For Direction
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o - 1 Anne Buston, Director, Public Relations - 2005 Canada Post Literacy Award
0-2 Marilyn Cole, Campaign Office, Friends of Second Marsh - Miles For the Marsh
D - 3 Megan Murphy, Coordinator-Fundraising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of
Canada - 2005 Super Cities WALK
0-4 David Staples, Durham Central Fair (Orono), Parade Chair - Parades
0-5 Lion Art Short, Lions Club Bowmanville - Rubber Duck Race
0-6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee 2004 Annual Report
D - 7 Tony Derro, Secretary, The Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario-
Property Tax Protection
0-8 Anna Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury - Social Services
0-9 Anna Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury - Request for Provincial
Funding Assistance
D - lORon Moran, National President, (CEUDA), Customs Excise Union Douanes
~ Accise - Canadian Border Patrol
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D - 11 Doug Allingham, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager, Totten Sims Hubicki
Associates - Individual Environmental Assessment (lEA) Study
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 29, 2005
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting Minutes
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Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 21, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Carauna
Director of Planning Services, D. Creme
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Chief of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Ping Ie stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #5 - Confidential
Verbal Report of the Solicitor.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-119-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 28,2005, be
approved.
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Resolution #C-120-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Items I - 15, I - 28, I - 34, I - 38, and I - 42.
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PRESENTATION
a) Shane Harbinson, OVERT was called but was not present.
DELEGATIONS
a)
Linda Lyons, YWCA Women of Distinction Committee 2005, announced YWCA
Durham is celebrating their 60th Anniversary in Durham Region and submitted
to Council nomination forms for the 23rd Annual Women of Distinction Awards;
their premier fundraising event. The presentation of the Awards of Distinction
reflect the YWCA's commitment to increasing public awareness of the
significant contributions of women to the community. All Nominees and their
Nominators will be invited to the Nominee's Tea being held on April 21, 2005.
The Women of Distinction Awards Dinner will be held at the Deer Creek Golf
and Country Club on May 12, 2005. In closing, Ms. Lyons stated the deadline
for nominations is March 31, 2005.
b)
Adela Pugliese, requested Council install a four way stop at the intersection of
Boundary Road & Old Scugog Road. Ms. Pugliese stated though the
intersection does not have a high volume of traffic, traffic and residents using
this road are in danger. The intersection is a school bus stop for the children in
the area and the safety of these children is a major concern. Motorized
vehicles, such as ATVs constantly proceed through the intersection without
stopping.
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Sandra Crandall, President, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing in
Durham Region (CADS), thanking Council for supporting the program for
disabled skiers.
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.
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March 21, 2005
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 go to towards
the Great Lakes Wetlands Centre project.
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.
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.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising The Honourable Dalton
McGuinty, Premier of Ontario acknowledged municipal concems with the
Ministry of Finance's February 21,2005 announcement on the CRF, and
committed to revisiting the decision.
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.
W.J. Fry, Executive Director, John Howard Society, advising the
Municipality of Clarington they have been chosen to receive the "Am
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.
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated January 13, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
February 9, 2005.
Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and surrounding Community Centre
meeting dated February 16, 2005.
Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee meeting dated
February 24, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 3, 2005.
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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.
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.
The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, providing the
2004 Annual Water Quality Reports.
Dr. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health, Regional Municipality
of Durham, submitting a revised label for the middle graph on page 6, of
the Region's Snapshot on Sexually transmitted Diseases previously
issued in February 2005.
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.
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.
The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing submitting a copy of the Greenbelt Plan.
Dan Fortin, President, IBM Canada Ltd., providing results of an internal
survey of their economic and social impact in the Greater Toronto Area.
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".
Veridian Corporation, News Release respecting its 2004 Financial
Results.
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Beverly Stevenson, Allnformation 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.
Robin Garrett, Assistant Depu~ 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.
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.
Federation of Canadian Municipalities announcing the Govemment 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.
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".
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.
Industry Task Force II advising that Health Canada's Pest Management
Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has concluded that "the use of 2,4-D 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.
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The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing announcing that the Greenbelt Act, 2005 received Royal Assent
on February 24, 2005.
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.
J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, providing the publication of their "2004 Year In Review".
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.
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."
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
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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."
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;
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."
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.
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Resolution #C-121-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-15 be received for information.
Resolution #C-122-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the GTAH Mayors & Regional Chairs Group be advised the Municipality of
Clarington endorsed the Town of Richmond Hill resolution at a meeting of Council
held on February 28, 2005.
Resolution #C-123-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-34 be received for information.
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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.
"CARRIED"
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 inherentwith GTA Pooling
Costs.
"CARRIED"
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.
"CARRIED"
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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
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."
Resolution #C-124-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 38 be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
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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
GTA 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;
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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 GTA 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.
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."
Resolution #C-125-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the City of Vaughan regarding Greater Toronto Area Pooling
Social Service Costs be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-126-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 4 and D - 10 to D - 23, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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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 marshalled 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.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
Joan Paul, Secretary, Kendal Community Centre, requesting Council's
approval to hold the its 2nd annual parade, on "Kendal Day" Saturday,
July 23, 2005.
(Approved provided the organizers apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Engineering Services Department)
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.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
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 concerns.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
William Harford, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region
Labour Council, requesting Council to proclaim Wednesday, April 28,
2005, as "Day of Mourning" 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.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to lower
the flags at municipal buildings)
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Resolution #C-127 -05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Municipal Law Enforcement
Division.
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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 "A TV Safety Week".
The campaign will include media information, distribution of resources in
the community and a community event in the Ganaraska Forest.
(Proclaimed)
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 fundraising efforts
to assist local Community Care programs.
(Proclaimed)
Paul Temple, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Development, Pelmorex
Communications Inc., requesting a letter of support for Pelmorex's All
Channel Alert service, an emergency warning 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.
(Correspondence referred to the Chief of
Emergency & Fire Services)
Billie Grozell, a concerned citizen, submitting correspondence to Council
respecting Strathaven Retirement and Nursing Facility, Bowmanville.
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John Gerretsen, Minister Responsible for Seniors, requesting the
proclamation of month of June, 2005 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.
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Resolution #C-128-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the month of June 2005 be proclaimed as Seniors Month in the Municipality of
Clarington: and
THAT AI Strike be nominated for the 2005 Senior of the Year Award for his
involvement in the community.
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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.
Resolution #C-129-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Wallace Boughen be nominated for the Ontario Volunteer Service Ward; and
THAT the Outstal')ding Achievement Award for Voluntarism and the Ontario Medal for
Young Volunteers be referred to staff.
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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)
(Stedmans/Sears/Hope Video)
(Newcastle Card & Gift Shop)
(Barrister & Solicitor)
(Newcastle Flowers)
(David & Alexander)
(Clarington); and
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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
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Mary Wilson (re-appointed);
Ad hoc Finance Committee
Dwight Hickson
Mark Hendrikx
Mary Wilson.
Resolution #C-130-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson end
THAT the Newcastle BIA elected Executive Members be endorsed by the Municipality
of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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;
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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 IT RESOLVED 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."
Resolution #C-131-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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 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."
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Resolution #C-132-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT resolution of the Municipality of Tweed regarding the COMRIF Program be
endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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 GTA/905 Regions will
welcome and accommodate almost half of Ontario's annual
growth in population;
Whereas, each year until at least 2011, the GT A/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;
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Whereas, the GT A/905 hospitals 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;
Whereas, the GT AI905 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;
Whereas, the GT A/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 GTA/905
communities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The Corporation of the
Town of Ajax demand that the Ontario Government
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
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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."
Resolution #C-133-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Town of Ajax be advised of Council's resolution in this regard (Item #18 of
Report #1).
"CARRIED"
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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.
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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."
Resolution #C-134-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the resolution of the Township of Uxbridge regarding Aggregate Extraction
Royalities be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Council Member
Yes
Declaration of
Pecunia Interest
No
Councillor Foster
Councillor MacArthur
Councillor Pin Ie
Councillor Robinson
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Ma or Mutton
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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;
AND WHEREAS the Minister of Finance has recently announced
a plan to have a one cent per litre of gas tax going to municipal
governments 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."
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Resolution #C-135-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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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;
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 WHEREAS 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, Q.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";
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AND WHEREAS the Honourable George W. Adams, Q.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."
Resolution #C-136-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of Town of Halton Hills regarding GreaterToronto Area Pooling be
endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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 farm viability; and
WHEREAS many issues that promote farm 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
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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 tenm 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 fanm community has repeatedly raised.
b. recognize that environmental benefits provided by farmers
offset any need for administrative charges on water taking
permits.
c. restore confidence of the governmentlfanmer partnership by re-
establishing long-tenm investment in drainage infrastructure.
d. immediately implement an action plan to address the fanm
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."
Resolution #C-137-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THATthe resolution of St. Clair Township regarding Farm Viability be endorsed by the
Municipality of Clarington and be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
"CARRIED"
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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 GTA/905 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 A/905
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 GTA/905 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 reqions 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 GTA/905 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 GTA/905 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 GTA/905 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;
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AND WHEREAS the GTA/905 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
GTA/905 Region, layoffs of nursing and other staff, and increased
wait times for many important health care services;
AND 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;
AND WHEREAS the provision of health care and treatment close
to home for the more than three million residents living in the
GTA/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 GT A/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 GTA/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
legislative/regulatory changes so that revenue generated by
municipalities/regions through Development Changes can be
used to support the construction/renovations of hospitals.
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AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to
AMO and the 905 area municipalities."
lComparison EXCLUDES Norlhern Ontario and regions
containing large teaching hospitals having a larger regional
responsibility for the provision of health care services
Resolution #C-138-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Town of Halton Hills be advised of Council's resolution in this regard (Item
#18 of Report #1).
"CARRIED"
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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 care to rural and northern communities
in Northern Ontario;
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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 Northern
Development and Mines, to the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and to the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities
enlisting their support in this matter."
Resolution #C-139-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Municipality of West Nipissing be advised of Council's resolution in this
regard (Item #18 of Report #1).
"CARRIED"
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Corrie-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;
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 Jive 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;
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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."
Resolution #C-140-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution of the City of Greater Sudbury regarding National Child Benefit
Supplement be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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Confidential Legal Matter
Resolution #C-141-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 23 be referred to the end of the agenda
to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report-
March 7, 2005
Resolution #C-142-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 7, 2005, be approved with the exception of Item 6 and Item 10.
"CARRIED"
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Item #6 of Report 1
Resolution #C-143-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-033-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Durham Christian Academy be approved
and that the proposed Zoning By-law contained in Report PSD-033-05 as
Attachment 2 be passed;
THAT a By-law be passed to remove the "(H) Holding" symbol at such time as the
applicant has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Clarington Official Plan;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-033-05 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-05 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Item #10 of Report 1
Resolution #C-144-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CLD-07-05 be referred to Report #2 - Addendum to Report CLD-07-05
- Use of Municipal Buildings.
.CARRIED"
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Report #2 - Addendum to Report CLD-07 -05 - Use of Municipal Buildings
Resolution #C-145-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-07-05 be received;
THAT Report CLD-07-05 be received;
THAT the policy addressing Political Activity attached to the Addendum to Report
CLD-07-05 as Attachment NO.1 be adopted by Council;
THAT this policy apply to the Clarington museum buildings, Clarington Public Library
facilities and the Municipal Administrative Centre; and
THAT the Boards operating these municipal facilities be advised of the policy and
forwarded a copy of the Addendum to Report CLD-07-05.
.CARRIED"
Reports #4 & #5 - Confidential Verbal Reports of the Solicitor - Legal Matters
Resolution #C-146-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Confidential Verbal Reports of the Solicitor regarding legal matters be
referred to the end of the meeting to be considered during a "closed" session of
Council.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-147-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the delegation of Linda Lyons be acknowledged with thanks and be referred to
staff.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-148-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Adela Pugliese be received; and
THAT the request for a four way stop at the intersection of Boundary Road and Old
Scugog Road be approved, provided the Township of Scugog is in agreement.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Reaional Update
Councillor Schell, along with Councillor Pingle, attended CLOCA's Purple Woods
Maple Festival. This year's event was well attended and enjoyed by all.
Councillor Trim congratulated Mayor Mutton on his being elected as the Chair of the
Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities.
Mayor Mutton advised the Region will meet on April 6, 2005 to resume Budget
negotiations.
Boards & Committees Updates
Councillor Foster announced the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee will be
hosting the Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion event on June 12, 2005. He also
announced that Friends of the Second Marsh will be hosting a bicycle rally in near
future.
Councillor MacArthur congratulated the Clarington Minor Midget AAA Toros hockey
team who became the first Clarington Midget hockey team to win the Ontario
championship.
Councillor Robinson advised that Newcastle Town Hall will host an Open House on
March 30, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. to address the issue of a Farmers' Market.
Councillor Trim announced the Village of Newcastle will celebrate its 150th
Anniversary in 2006 - a steering committee will be formed to assist with the
celebration. He indicated that the Village of Newcastle Novice hockey team won the
All Ontario Championships.
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Mayor Mutton expressed his excitement and looks forward to the challenges as the
newly appointed Chair for the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities. By
virtue of the Mayor's appointment as Chair, the Chief Administrative Officer
automatically assumes the SecretarylTreasurer's position.
Resolution #C-149-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Rules to Procedure be waived to allow for the introduction of New Business
at this time.
"CARRIED"
NEW BUSINESS
Resolution #C-150-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS the Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington, the Municipality of
Port Hope and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Minister
of Natural Resources dated March 29, 2001 ("Legal Agreement"), as amended, states
that a preferred option will not be submitted to decision makers without the written
consent of the Municipalities to that option, and the Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management Office as Proponent has requested this consent by March 31, 2005;
AND WHEREAS the Legal Agreement requires both the Municipality of Clarington and
the Municipality of Port Hope to consent to the preferred option being submitted for
the other municipality's project;
AND WHEREAS the Preferred Option for the Port Hope Project as proposed by the
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office involves consolidating the waste
from Port Hope and the former Hope Township in a new engineered storage mound at
the Waste Management Facility located south of Highway 401 and west of Baulch
Road;
AND WHEREAS Hardy Stevenson and Associates, the Municipality's peer review
team, has undertaken a peer review of the Environmental Assessment Study Report
for the Port Hope Project and advises that the preferred option will have no effects on
the Municipality of Clarington;
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NEW BUSINESS
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington resolves to give its consent to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management Office to submit to Federal decision makers, the preferred option for the
Port Hope Project as described in "Peer Review of the Port Hope Project
Environmental Assessment Study Report", Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd.,
March 2005", and that the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office, Natural
Resources Canada, and the Municipality of Port Hope be so advised.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-151-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for ten minutes and convene in "closed" session to discuss
Confidential Correspondence Item D - 23 regarding a legal matter and Confidential
Verbal Reports of the Solicitor regarding legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest during the "closed" session and refrained
from voting on the following resolutions to ratify the actions taken during the "closed"
session and to approve the by-laws.
Resolution #C-152-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session be ratified.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-153-05
Moved by Mayor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-037 and 2005-045, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
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
2005-038 being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-124 respecting the Orono Community
Improvement Project area
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BY-LAWS
2005-039 being a by-law to adopt Orono Community Improvement Plan
2005-040 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the former Town of Newcastle
2005-041 being a by-law to amend By-law 2003-186 respecting the Bowmanville
Community Improvement Project area
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
2005-043 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Munieipality of Clarington and John Howard Society, Bowmanville, Ontario, to
enter into agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville,
ON
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
2005-045 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a lease from the Municipality of
Clarington to Aecon Utilities, a division of Aecon Construction Group Inc.
Resolution #C-154-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws'2005-037 to 2005-045 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-155-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-046 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
21 st day of March, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-156-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-046 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-157-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
March 21, 2005
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
APRIL 4, 2005
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington, thanking Mayor Mutton and the Municipality of Claringtonfor
sponsoring a bowling lane for the annual "Bowl For Kids Sake" fundraising
campaign. The generous support is appreciated and contributed greatly
to the success of the event.
I - 2 Shirley Severn, President, Clarington Fiddle Club, thanking Council and
the Municipality of Clarington for the grant in the amount of $500 to assist
the club with their endeavours and in providing Heritage Music to seniors
and encouraging young people to become involved.
I - 3 Gabrielle Bell, Events Coordinator, Newcastle Community Hall, thanking
Council and Joe Caruana, the Director of Community Services
Department, for the grant of $500.00. The donation is always appreciated
and put to good use.
I - 4 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner and Regional Councillor Bill McLean,
Durham Community Tsunami Relief, thanking Mayor Mutton for the
Municipality's support. Corporations and residents of Durham have raised
over $200,000 for this cause. Donations can still be made to the Bank of
Montreal, 1298 Kingston Road, Pickering.
I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated February 17, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 6 Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting
dated March 1,2005. (Copy attached)
I - 7 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives meeting dated
March 9, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 8 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives meeting dated
March 23, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 9 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated
March 15,2005. (Copy attached)
I - 10 Mayor, City of Chicago, presenting a copy of the Executive Summary of
the Confluence of Water, Society and Ecological Design Conference, held
in Chicago on June 9 - 10, 2004. The Conference attendees came
together to explore innovative and sustainable ways to manage water.
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April 4, 2005
I - 11 Jake Epp, Chairman and Richard Dicerni, Acting President and CEO,
Ontario Power Generation submitting an update regarding OPG's
activities and performance over the past year on the following:
. Electricity Production
. Cost Reduction
. Revenue
. Pickering A Unit 1 Return to Service
. Environmental Stewardship
. Governance.
1- 12 Planning Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, providing the
2004 Annual Building Permit Activity Review.
I -13 Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management
Organization, submitting the Annual Report 2004, From Dialogue to
Decision: Managing Canada's Nuclear Fuel Waste.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Anne Buston, Director, Public Relations, inviting the Municipality of
Clarington to nominate a deserving individual, organization or business
from the community for the "2005 Canada post Literacy Award". Awards
will be presented for the following categories:
. Individual Achievement - learners who have overcome social or
economic barriers by improving their literacy skills;
. Educator - honouring English and French speaking educators, tutors
and advocates who have demonstrated a commitment to the cause;
. Community Leadership - honouring non-profit, volunteer and labour
organizations which have demonstrated long-term achievement in
furthering the cause of literacy; and
. Business Leadership - recognizing a business that has demonstrated
commitment to literacy by establishing/supporting literacy programs in the
workplace or community.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the
local newspaper)
D - 2 Marilyn Cole, Campaign Office, Friends of Second Marsh, requesting
approval to hold the "Miles For the Marsh" fundraising event to be held on
June 26, 2005 from 9:00 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m. Cyclists will start at GM
Headquarters east parking lot, through Darlington Provincial Park and
then onto the OPG Green Corridor area. They will require use of Courtice
Road between Park north to South Service Road, and then east on South
Service Road to OPG and return along the same route to Darlington
Provincial Park.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department
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D - 3 Megan Murphy, Coordinator-Fundraising Events, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, requesting approval to hold the "2005 Super Cities
WALK" for MS in Bowmanville on Sunday, April 17, 2005. The event will
begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be completed shortly after noon. As it is a walk
with two routes, the use of sidewalks and auxiliary police is required. A
request has been made to the Regional Municipality of Durham for the use
of Liberty Street.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 4 David Staples, Durham Central Fair (Orono), Parade Chair, requesting
permission to hold parades on the following dates:
. the Elementary School Parade on Friday, September 9, 2005; and
. the Fair Parade on Saturday, September 10,2005.
The parade will consist of approximately sixty items ranging from floats,
bands, vintage autos and tractors, and decorated bikes.
(Motion to approve provided organizers
apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 5 Lion Art Short, Lions Club Bowmanville, requesting permission to hold the
annual Rubber Duck Race and occupy the bridge on King Street West
over the Bowmanville Creek, with a front-end loader on June 18, 2005.
They will be holding two races, dumping ducks at 12 noon and 1 :00 p.m.
(Motion to approve provided organizers
apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region
of Durham on March 23, 2005, passed the following resolution regarding
the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2004 Annual Report:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-15 of the Commissioner of Planning
be received as the Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee's annual report on its activities in 2004;
b) THAT the 2005 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report #2.Q05-P-
15 of the Commissioner of Planning, be approved;
c) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham Agricultural
Advisory Committee be revised, as outlined in Attachment
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#2 to Report #2005-P-15 of the Commissioner of Planning;
and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-15 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the Durham Agricultural Advisory
Committee, and the area municipalities."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services and to the
Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee)
D - 7 Tony Derro, Secretary, The Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of
Ontario, advising that at a meeting held on February 5, 2005 their
Executive passed the following resolution regarding Property Tax
Protection:
'WHEREAS mandatory property tax increase protection has been
in place for the business sector since the original implementation of
current value assessment (CVA) in 1998; and
WHEREAS many protected properties continue to pay property
taxes at a level far below CVA tax; and
WHEREAS properties that should be receiving property tax
decreases continue to pay at an unfair level of over 100% of CVA
tax in order to fund tax dollars not levied to properties protected by
the capping regime; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has provided optional capping
tools which may be utilized to increase progress towards taxation
based on CVA; and
WHEREAS property taxation based on CVA has been the goal
since the implementation of current value assessment in 1998; and
WHEREAS property taxation based on CVA is considered to be a
fair and equitable method of distributing taxes; and
WHEREAS assessment value volatility is naturally controlled
through the process of annual reassessments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Association of
Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario (AMTCO) strongly urges the
Province of Ontario to amend the legislation commencing for the
2006 taxation year, to specify that once a property reaches CV A
taxation, it remains at CVA taxes, regardless of the result of future
reassessments; and
THAT A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION BE FORWARDED to The
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, The Honourable Greg Sorbara, The
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Association (MFOA), the Association of Municipal Managers,
Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all the AMTCO member
municipalities, requesting endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Anna Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, advising that at a
meeting held on February 21, 2005 their Council passed the following
resolution:
'WHEREAS the funding required to provide social services to all
people in Ontario who are in need must be derived from
sustainable and long-term sources of revenue that can withstand
the fluctuations in costs resulting from fluctuations in the provincial
and national economy;
AND WHEREAS Provincial legislation requires that municipalities
within the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GT AH) must
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 WHEREAS the payment of such "pooling costs" amounts to
taxation without representation on the residents of GTA
municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the current method of funding a significant portion
of social services through municipal property taxes is regressive
and inappropriate;
AND WHEREAS the method of funding social services costs is
more effectively done through income taxes, which method is
progressive and more appropriate;
AND WHEREAS Ontario is the only province to require
municipalities to contribute towards social assistance;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury has
been advised that East Gwillimbury's share of the pooling costs are
estimated at $1.8 million for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the businesses and residents of the Town of East
Gwillimbury have contributed approximately $12.6 million to the
GT A pooling costs since 1998;
AND WHEREAS an elimination or reduction in pooling costs would
benefit all taxpayers in the Town of East Gwillimbury by mitigating
the need for property tax rate increases in excess of inflation and
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by making tax room available that could be used for social
assisfance and social housing initiatives within the Town;
AND WHEREAS the Town of East Gwillimbury recognizes that
there is a deficiency of social units and homeless shelters in the
Region of York; and, that the current construction by Transitional
and Supportive Housing Services of York Region of a new and
innovative family shelter located in East Gwillimbury for York
Region residents has be halted due to lack of funding;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Richmond Hill has
passed a resolution stating it will withhold its share of Regional
pooling costs, estimated to be $15,660,000 in the 2005 Regional
levy to bring attention to the problems inherent with GTA pooling
costs;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Georgina has passed a
resolution stating it will not pay its share of pooling costs to the
Region of York, which for Georgina is estimated to be $2.7 million
for 2005;
AND WHEREAS the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton (GT AH)
Mayors and Chairs have respectfully requested 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 GT A;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of East Gwillimbury supports the intent of the resolutions of
the Town of Richmond Hill and the Town of Georgina, attached
hereto as Appendixes A and B, respectively;
And further, that the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury
respectfully requests that the Minister of Community and Social
Services, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and
The Minister of Finance take the necessary actions to move toward
a more appropriate method of funding social service costs in the
GTA;
And further, that this resolution be sent to all municipalities in the
Greater Toronto Area requesting they pass a similar motion in this
regard;
And further, that this resolution be sent to the Provincial Minister of
Community and Social Services, Sandra Pupatello, 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.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 9 Anna Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, advising that at a
meeting held on February 21, 2005 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding a Request for Provincial Funding Assistance:
"WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced an
additional $45 million in business and TTC subway assistance to
the City of Toronto in 2005, including a one-time payment of
$20 million towards improvements to the TTC and $25 million in
one-time assistance to promote a competitive business climate by
offsetting a proposed 1.5 per cent property tax rate increase on
its business tax classes;
WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has announced that the
total transit and budget assistance flowing to Toronto in 2005 is
$217 million;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has provided Toronto
with unprecedented and substantial assistance to address the
City's budget pressures since 2003;
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
has identified that all Ontario municipalities suffer an infrastructure
deficit that affects the health and safety of our residents and the
economic competitiveness of our communities;
AND WHEREAS certain local municipal cost increases are directly
attributable to meeting provincial program standards and
requirements;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury is
alarmed by escalating budgetary pressures and the affordability of
necessary property tax rate increases;
AND WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of York and each of its
nine local municipalities, including the Town of East Gwillimbury,
have achieved the lowest property tax ratios in Ontario;
AND WHEREAS Provincial legislation prohibits the Region of York
and its nine local municipalities from increasing property tax ratios,
eliminating any opportunity to subsidize the residential property tax
burden through the tax burden of the business community, a
practice continued in the City of Toronto;
AND WHi::REAS the Council of the City of Vaughan has requested
the Province of Ontario to provide financial assistance to the City of
Vaughan in the amount of $5.6 million;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Town of East Gwillimburv respectfully requests the Province of
Ontario to provide financial assistance to the Town of East
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Gwillimbury in the amount of $705,000 for the 2005 fiscal year, to
prevent both a potential property tax increase in excess of the
average rate of inflation and a reduction in the Town's level of
service to its businesses and residents;
And further, that this resolution be sent to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and to all municipalities in the
Province of Ontario;
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."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 Ron Moran, National President, (CEUDA), Customs Excise Union
Douanes Accise, requesting Council's support of the following resolution
regarding a Canadian Border Patrol:
"WHEREAS border security in Canada is very important and not
properly ensured;
WHEREAS border security was once strictly a responsibility of
Customs;
WHEREAS responsibility for the border between points of entry
was given to the RCMP in the 1930's and Customs retained
responsibility at points of entry;
WHEREAS the RCMP Commissioner has testified to the House of
Commons Justice Committee on December 9, 2004, that the
RCMP does not have enough resources to fulfill its mandate along
the border, and is exclusively focused on gathering intelligence and
investigating major cases;
WHEREAS the RCMP cannot possibility be expected to satisfy a
border patrol mandate because it also has to provide police
response to other crises in communities;
WHEREAS Customs is at the border already and has developed
expertise on how to provide border security during its more than
100 years at the border;
WHEREAS Customs has a border patrol expertise already
established in that it operated what were called Flexible Response
Teams during the late 1990's until the early 2000 years - time at
which the Government of Canada's funding of the Anti-Smuggling
Initiative ceased last year;
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WHEREAS Canada has in excess of 200 unguarded roads that can
be sued to enter Canada from the US;
WHEREAS we know that there are hundreds of vehicles that enter
Canada on any given month without report to Customs - we don't
know who is in those vehicles or what they carry;
WHEREAS the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) recorded
over 1,600 vehicles entering Canada in 2004 and failing to report to
a Customs office;
WHEREAS there are 139 work locations on record in Canada
where Customs Officers work along and have little hope of
receiving timely and adequate backup for assistance;
WHEREAS Customs Officers have stopped calling police for
backup in many locations across Canada because police response
for backup has become next-to-non-existent because of a lack of
resources;
WHEREAS border security is a federal responsibility;
WHEREAS CBSA has an interpretation advising if the applicable
rules of continuity for evidence would not stand in a court of law
should a Customs Officer working alone arrest someone then
proceed to deal with processing additional traffic that would arrive
at the port - rules dictate that one must keep an eye on the
arrested individual at all times, without exception;
WHEREAS meaningful border security is field-driven, hands on,
and requires eyes and ears on the ground at the front-line, and is
not merely intelligence-driven-from-Iarge-urban-centres-or-Ottawa;
WHEREAS the cannabis trade between Canada and the US is
becoming a major problem that, unless it is curbed, could
significantly threaten our legitimate trading relationship with the US;
WHEREAS a border patrol would have the capacity to both
intervene as well as gather evidence and facts on the front-line as
the eyes and ears on the ground and to then relate that information
to proper authorities such as police and our partners in the US;
WHEREAS a border patrol would only serve one master, the
border, and be able to focus its entire resources at maintaining a
secure border, providing rapid assistance to Customs Officers
working alone, providing backup for Customs Officers, and
guarding unguarded roads;
WHEREAS every town, village, parish, county, municipality, and
city situated on or in close proximity to the US border has a
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collective and vested interest to ensure border security is provide in
a meaningful and enforceable way;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Canadian Federation of Municipalities
supports the Customs Excise Union Douanes Accise in its bid to
have the Government of Canada give to the Canada Border
Services Agency the first-response mandate to patrol the border
between points of entry and working in partnership with the RCMP
and other police forces, that latter of whom would act as the
second-response partner along the boarder at and between the
points of entry; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Canadian Federation of
Municipalities supports that this first-response mandate must be
delivered by way of a border patrol.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 11 Doug Allingham, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager, Totten Sims
Hubicki Associates, advising that The Ontario Ministry of Transportation,
in consultation with the Region of Durham has commenced an Individual
Environmental Assessment (I EA) Study to address transportation
deficiencies in Durham Region. The development of lEA includes
consultation with federal and provincial agencies, municipalities and the
public to ensure the environmental process is followed. As part of the
process, they have re-constituted the Community Advisory Group (CAG)
from the EA Terms of Reference process. The CAG will be composed of
approximately 18-25 individuals and will meet ten times through the
estimated three year project period to provide advice to the Project Team
on the Study. He is requesting that Council either re-nominate Linda
Gasser to serve on the CAG or appoint a new representative.
(Motion for Direction)
Location:
Present
(Voting
Members)
Present
(Non-Voting
Members)
Regrets:
Absent:
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Approved bv Committee
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Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
Thursday, February 17, 2005
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Bowmanville, thru the north door on Church St.
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Secretary: Donna Van Schyndel
The meeting was brought to order by Andrew Kozak.
1) Minutes of Previous Meeting: January 20,2005
The following motion was proposed:
THAT: "The minutes of the January 20,2005 meeting be approved
without changes."
MOVED by Dave Duffie; SECONDED by Fred Johns.
CARRIED
2) Items for Information
a) Road Watch-(Ron Radcliffe)
There were 31 report forms submitted over the past month.
Traffic Watch Update-(Ron Baker):
The radar message board is on loan to Dr. Emily Stowe School. They will
record statistics of vehicles traveling along Sandringham Road. In the
past, records indicate that no major speeding problems exist on this road.
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b) Highway 407 Update-(Ross Libbey, Leslie Benson)
No meeting was held this month.
c) Bowmanville Community Improvement Plan Update
Deficienci es recorded at the last meeting will be addressed once weather
permits. There was a presentation by the Planning department regarding
ways to improve the streetscape. The municipal parking lot (located beside
the Olympia Restaurant on King Street) has plans for a 2 story historical
replica building to be constructed. There will be public information
meetings in the near future about this construction.
3) Agenda Items for .Discussion
a) All-way Stop Modified Warrants-(Ron Baker)
The Committee is being asked to become familiar with the Provincial
warrants for all-way stops and to help the municipality establish modified
guidelines better suited for the Municipality of Clarington. The Committee
needs to understand that the widely accepted warrants used by the
Province were primarily designed by and for higher tier road authorities
for highways and arterial roadway conditions. This understanding will
enable the Committee to better understand why there is a need to modifY
the warrants to suit a variety of road types and conditions. Many local
Council's throughout Ontario have disregarded staff recommendations
based on the Provincial guidelines, as the warrants are seen by some to be
unachievable in a local community situation.
Ron Baker will prepare a draft set of guidelines, which will encompass the
key elements such as variations on existing warrants, urban versus rural,
other human factors and how they should interrelate. Ron will gather
relevant information from other municipalities and include these samples
with the next agenda. Committee members should bring their comments
to the next meeting.
There are currently 37 all-way stops in Clarington which were approved
by Council. There are another 159 intersections where residents have
previously requested all-way stops and been denied either by staff or by
Council. Requests from the public are oveIWhelmingly based on attempts
to reduce an actual or perceived speed concern rather than establishing a
right-of-way control.
b) .2005 Pavement Markings Program (Preliminary)-(Ron Baker)
Ron Baker has revised the schedule for pavement markings which if
implemented, would dramatically increase costs above the existing budget.
The increase is due to a price increase plus revisions and additions of
certain roads, many aimed at the rura1 areas. The municipality is striving
to further improve its line painting program by looking to rural locations
where additional markings could improve safety. The Provincial warrants
are being followed however, severe fog locations are very difficult to
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verify. Hazardous locations such as curves, bridges and railway crossing's
have been provided for. It is important to recognize that center lines don't
have any legal authority, acting only act as a guide for drivers. Increasing
funding for pavement markings will improve safety and may prevent
potential liability issues in these areas.
The CommiUee recommends, based on the information provided by
staff, that council consider increasing the budget for the line painting
program to accommodate additional locations.
4) New Business at Direction of Chair
a) Items ofInterest to the Committee
Concession Street East at Liberty Street Turning Right
Stuart McAllister will check to see if the two signs that were recently
installed by the Region are properly placed.
Prospect Street Bridge
This bridge will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic for 12 weeks
commencing March 7th, 2005. The bridge will first be removed and then
replaced by Canadian Pacific Railway. The project should be completed
by June of this year.
"Operation Highway Reward"-Durham Re.gional Police
During the Operation Highway Reward Program Police stopped vehicles
at random who were driving safely to thank them for driving in such a
manner and to give them a plastic coffee mug and a discount coupon for
East Side Mario's. This was completed February 18th, There were 400
coffee mugs and 600 coupons given out as rewards for participating in this
initiative. The Durham Regional Police would like to make this an annual
event.
5) Next Meeting Date: March 17.2005 -7:00 pm, Committee Room lA - Enter
via Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville,
through the north door on Church St.
6) Adjournment:
A motion was proposed:
THAT: "The meeting will be adjourned at 8:50 p.m."
MOVED by Ron Radcliffe; SECONDED by Dave Duffie.
CARRIED
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6:00 p.m. - St. Mary's Cement Technical Centrr
Attendees: Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association
John Roxborough, Port Darlington Community Associati .
Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association ~ '1t'"
Austin MacMurdo, Lands Manager, St. Marys Cement '. '_'~',,,,.,~f#^~".
Richard Fink, Hwnan Resources Manager, St. Marys Cement
Malcolm Barr, VCPS Facilitator, St. Marys Cement
Wilson Little, St. Marys Cement
John Hill, St. Marys Cement, Quarry Manager,
Shawn Taylor, Dillon & Habitat Works
Rob Blair, Golder Associates
Cindy Strike, Municipality of Clarington
Pat Pingle, Municipality of Clarington
Jim Schell, Municipality of Clarington
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Regrets:
Ruben Plaza, St. Marys Cement
Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association
Brent Mavin, Municipality of Clarington
1. Motion that the agenda be approved with the addition of introductions.
2. Moved adoption of Notes from December 7, 2004 meeting as amended.
Motion by Pat Pingle, seconded by John Roxborough.
CARRIED
3. Moved that the draft Annual Report be accepted and presented to Council and that the
CRC be continued.
Motion by John Roxborough, seconded by Richard Fink.
The Co-chairs will present the Annual Report to Council of April 4, 2005.
St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
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March 1, 2005
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4. Works Report
a) Marsh reconfiguration
Hardco
Hardco is not currently on site, pending the spring weather.
Habitat Works
Shawn reported that the pike spawning channels on the 'back beach' are essentially complete
and the carp fences are in position. The fill on the back beach has been relocated further
west. The perimeter berm has been seeded and should establish itself in the spring.
Shawn indicated that the remaining aquatic vegetation would be planted in the
spring/summer 2005 and the creek could be redirected in the summer of 2006, pending
agreement from DFO.
b) Operation
Quarry deepening proposal
Clarington has distributed the Piteau Associates Engineering Ltd. report by mail but,
unfortunately, members had not received the reports in advance of the meeting. Clarington
staff have reviewed the Piteau report and will be preparing a report for presentation to
council on March 29. The Piteau and Council's comments will be provided to MNR.
St. Marys has reviewed the Piteau report and provided the report to Golders. A summary of
St. Marys and Golders' comments will be provided to St. Marys. Rob Blair, from Golder
Associates, provided an overview of the Piteau comments.
Quarry operation and update for ojf-site monitoring of blasting
John Hill provided a summary of the last three months of off site blasting data. In response
to discussions at the last meeting, John has increased the frequency of blasting but reduced
the size of each blast. With this arrangement, there has been one one exceedence of the 12.5
mmlsec provincial limit, with three associated complaints. This occurred because too little
explosive was used to loosen the rock.
Update PM - 10 Monitoring Stations
Elevated levels were noted on February 3 at all three locations: 52, 51 and 43. It was noted
that there was a smog alert in Ontario at this time.
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March 1,2005
Page 3
Dock expansion project
No change.
Update on progress addressing stack emissions
Dr. Greg Miller, an independent consultant, will be visiting the site on or about April II to
provide recommendations on alternative options, including installing a scrubber or a dry
scrubber with bypass dust.
5. St. Marys Public Relations
St. Marys is considering holding an open house tentatively on Saturday June 11 with a rain
date of Saturday June 18 that would include information displays in the meeting room, a
refreshments tent and kids area with buses tours into the quarry.
Additional proposed public relations activities include:
· Newsletter (by March 31) with fIrst edition to focus on blasting and invite residents to
the open house
· Website to provide a list of blasting times/dates
· Weekly newspaper listing of blasting times/dates
· Email contact list to receive email notifIcation of next blasts
. Single contact point for complaints
. Selective site visits
· Review results and assess strategy
6. Waterfront Management Plan Status Report
Cindy reported that the report is expected later this spring and that funding has been received
from Ducks Unlimited for tree planting, trails, interpretation and public education. .
7. Community Concerns
a) Received by St. Marys and the Municipality ofClarington
St. Marys received 3 complaints on January 12 related to blasting and one contact via the
MOE on January 20 related to the plume.
John Roxborough raised the problem with the unlicensed earth moving equipment on
Cedarcrest Beach Road and Cove Road. Shawn indicated that the staff person responsible
was removed from the site and the contractor has been warned not to repeat the behaviour.
8. Other Business
No other business.
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March I, 2005
Page 4
Next Meeting:
Tuesday June 7, 2005
6:00 p.m.
St. Marys Technical Centre
Notes prepared by G. Gies
Adopted by the Community Relations Committee
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CLARINGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MARCH 9, 2005
Location: Newcastle Village and District Historical Society Room
Newcastle, Ontario
Present: K. 1snor, Chair
S.Laing
H. St Croix
J. Witheridge
. J. Vinson
M. Van Dyke
J.Murray
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor P. Pingle
Regrets: D. Climenhage
T.Oke
P. Ford
Staff: M. Rutherford Comad, Administrator
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by the Chair. The Chair welcomed John
Murray to the Museum Board. J. Murray responded that he was new to the area having
moved to Courtice 4 years ago but he was looking forward to working on the Board.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The Chair add F. Horvath to the agenda as the first item and deferred D. Climenhage's
New Business to the next Board meeting in April.
Moved By: M Van Dyke
Seconded By: Councillor G. Robinson
THAT the Agenda with amendments be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
F. Horvath Presentation
DRAFT
DRAFT
F. Horvath indicated that he wanted to informally visit the Board to update them on the
Clarke Museum.
I. Water quality problems at Clarke Museum continue. The problems are caused by
HPC which is a bacteria that can be found in distribution lines. The well and lines
have been super chlorinated twice (January and February). F. Horvath noted that
HPCs do not typically cause the same serious health implications as e.coli;
however, he is still treating the situation seriously. HPCs can be caused by a high
concentration of water in the ground or not a lot of use of the water system. An
engineer has reviewed the well arid will be making recommendations in a report
due to F. Horvath the week of March 14th. F. Horvath is expecting that either a
chlorination system or a UV light will need to be installed.
2. On the Kirby United Church proposal, F. Horvath indicated that he received the
I" draft of the report from TSH in late September/early October. He did not want
to release the report until MTO put in writing the preferred route for moving the
church. In December, F. Horvath received route information in writing from
MTO. F. Horvath gave the report to the Museum Administrator for distribution to
the Board. F. Horvath indicated that he would meet with the Museum
Administrator to review the report.
3. Improvements planned at the Clarke museum in 2005 are;
a. Paint building
b. . Replace board on front of schoolhouse
c. Review building envelope
d. Replace corrugated roof on lean-to
e. Replace drywall in lean-to
f. Repair wet spot identified in bathroom
g. Improve air circulation under school house with an air circulation unit
H. St. Croix asked F. Horvath about the mould situation at the museum. F.
Horvath indicated that he believes the high incident of mould was due to a wet
summer and it was aggravated by the storage of yard waste in the lean-to. He
noted that the initial mould clean-up was not conducted properly. A more
complete clean up needs to be done including the removal of contaminated wood.
Councillor G. Robinson asked about planned capital expenses for Bowmanville
Museum and Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre. F. Horvath indicated there
were not any planned for 2005.
The Museum Administrator thanked F. Horvath for the support he has given the museum
and staff with our operational issues and capital improvements such as the new roof on
the Bowmanville Museum.
F. Horvath stated that he is working with the police to reduce vandalism.
F. Horvath left the Museum Board meeting.
Moved By: J. Witheridge
Seconded By: Councillor G. Robinson
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2005
THAT the minutes of the Board Meeting of February 9, 2005 be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING
a) Board Protocol
K. Isnor asked that when there is a complaint or an issue to bring it to the attention of
the Chair ofthe Board or the Executive Committee. If there are staff concerns, they
should be addressed to the Museum Administrator.
Councillor P. Pingle responded that she did not feel that the minutes were distributed
to the Board in a timely manner.
K. Isnor indicated that the Board had decided last year not to set a policy for the
distribution of the minutes; however, if the Board could revisit that decision. The By-
Law does state that the minutes should be to the Municipal Clerk 10 working days
after a Board meeting.
The Museum Administrator responded that the minutes were late to the Municipal
Clerk this month due to health issues with staff.
Moved By: Councillor P. Pingle
Seconded By: H. St. Croix
THAT Museum policy correspond with Municipal By-Law by distributing the
minutes to the Board within 10 days after the Board meeting.
MOTION DEFEATED
Moved By: J. Witheridge
Seconded By: S. Laing
THAT the Executive Committee reviewed the distribution of the Board minutes at
their next meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
5. CORRESPONDENCE
Moved By: J. Witheridge
Seconded By: S. Laing
DRAFT
MOTION CARRIED
THAT the correspondence by accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
The Museum Administrator gave an update on the Milligan artifacts and the request by a
family member to have them returned.
M. Van Dyke advised that the Board should be careful not to set a trend to return
artifacts. S. Laing requested clarification on the process for loans in place at the Clarke
Museum at that time. The Museum Administrator advised that there were not long term
loan forms because the museum did not accept long term loans. The items were
numbered and accessioned which is the process used for donations.
J. Witheridge counseled that we should attempt to work with all parties in resolving the
Issue.
The Chair directed the Museum Administrator to set up a meeting with the Chair,
Collections Chair, Museum Administrator and the author of the letter to discuss the issue.
H. St. Croix requested that all correspondence be date stamped when it is received.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Finance Committee:
Moved by: Councillor P. Pingle
Seconded by: J. Witheridge
THAT the Finance Committee Report be received.
MOTION CARRIED
7. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
The Administrator reported that the Egypt Gift of the Nile exhibit was a huge
success. The Board was reminded of their Board Open House on April 2 at the
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre featuring the opening of the Threads of
Time Exhibit.
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
Seconded By: Councillor Robinson
THAT the Administrator's Report be received.
DRAFT
DRAFT
8. NEW BUSINESS
Deferred to next meeting.
9. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING:
The next meeting will be at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre at 7:00 PM on April
13,2005.
The Chair noted he will be setting up an Executive Committee meeting.
Councillor G. Robinson thanke<LM. Van Dyke for hosting the Board at the Newcastle
Village and District Historical Society Room.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor G. Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:17 p.m.
CLARINGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
March 23, 2005
Location:
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
Bowmanville, Ontario
Present:
K. Isnor, Chair
S. Laing
M. VanDyke
J. Witheridge
J. Vinson
P. Ford
J. Murray
Regrets:
D. Climenhage
T.Oke
Councillor G. Robinson
H. St Croix
Councillor P. Pingie
Staff:
M. Rutherford Conrad, Administrator
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by the Chair.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Moved By: J. Witheridge
Seconded By: S. Laing
THAT the Agenda be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
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Long Term Plan
1. Witheridge presented his vision ofa long range plan for the activities of the
Museum Board and the need for vision for future projects. The Administrator
provided the Board members with her long range plans used by her for the
purposes of securing grants. They were very similar in structure. After a lengthy
discussion
THAT we request input for an updating, if necessary, of our mission
statement from the board members, staff and members.
MOTION CARRIED
Kirby Church Report
A discussion of the reports on moving the Kirby church and how to proceed took
several minutes.
Moved by:
M. VanDyke
Seconded by: S. Laing
THAT we send a delegation and report to the a.p. & A. meeting of the Clarington
council in conjunction with the report from F. Horvath that addresses the moving
of the church to present our plan.
MOTION CARRIED
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by:
J. Witheridge
THAT the meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
J.R. Powell, Chief Admioistrative OftIcer
D. White, Director, Corporate Services
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MINUTES NO.3
AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesdav. March 15.2005 - 5:00 P.M.
MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE,OSHAWA
AUTIIORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OfFICE, BOARDROOM
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P. Perkins, Vice Chair
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M. Brenner
C. Clarke
S. Crawford
J. Drumm
G.Emm
J. Neal
M. Pearce
P. Pingle
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G. Geissberger, Coordinator, Community Programs
R. Hersey, Director, Development Review and Regulation
B. Hodgins. Director, Corporate Policy
D. Hope, Provincial Offences OfficerlPlanner
J. McColl, Director, Natural Heritage
P. Sisson, Director, Engineering and Field Operations
G. SooChan, Director, Groundwater
KL. Tate, Administrative AssistantlRecording Secretary
W. Visser, Information SystemslGeomatics ClK>rdioator
EXCUSED:
J.Gray
J. Kolodzie
M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent
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chell, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
CLARA nONS of interest by members on any matters herein contained - NONE
Moved by G. Emm
Seconded by P. Pingle
THAT tlu Authority minutes of Februmy 15, 2005 be adopted tIS circulated.
CARRIED
J. Schell, Chair thanked the staff for an excellent presentation and requested the new maps be avai]able on CD at a future date for those
members desiring them.
AUTHORITY MEETING - MINUTES-MARCH 15, 200S-PAGE 2
J. Drumm arrived at 5:04 p.m.
CORRESPONDENCE
(I) Media Release/Protect the Ridges/Sound-Sorb
Res. #38
Moved by C. Clarke
Seconded by M. Pearce
THAT the above correspondence item (alUlched as Schedule 3-1 to 3-4 of Mar. 15/05) In receivedfor
information.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, DEVEWPMENT REVIEW & REGULATION
(I) StaffRepon #45]9-05 (attached as Schedule 4-/ &; 4-2 of Mar. /5/05)
Re: Applications for Construction. to Place Fill and to Alter a Watercourse - February I to 28, 2005
Res. #39
Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by M. Brenner
THAT the attached applications be approved and the respective permits be isslUd.
CARRIED
J. Neal arrived at5:16p.m.
(2) Staff Report #4521-05 (including presentation)
New Generic Regulation for CLOCA - Deve]opment, Interference with Wetlands
and Alterations to Shorelines and Walercourses Regulation
Res. #40 Moved by P. Perkins
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT Staff Report #4521-05 (alUlched as Schedule 4-3 to 4-5 of Mar. IS/OS) In receivedfor information.
CARRIED
R Hersey and P. Sisson made a presentation with respect to the Authority's current Regulation (Fill, Construction and Alteration to
Waterways Regulation) and the requirements and next steps necessary to conform to the provincially approved Generic Regulation
under the Conservation Authorities Act to be in place by May 2006. Discussion ensued.
J. Drumm was excused at6 p.m.
DIRECTOR - CORPORATE POLICY
(1) Staff Report #4520-05
Fmal Provincial Greenbelt Plan
A brief discussion ensued among members including questions to staff.
Res. #41
Moved by G. Emm
Seconded by M. Pearce
THAT Staff Report #4520-05 (alUlched as Schedule 5-1 to 5-8 of Mar. IS/OS) be receivedfor information.
CARRIED
Moved by P. Perkins
Seconded by J. Neal
UTHORlTY MEETING - MINUTES - MARCH 15, 2005 - PAGE 3
IRECTOR - CORPORA TE SERVICES
1) Staff Report #4518.05
Working in Partnership for Healthy Watersheds 2005-2009 (NOTE: report previously circulaled to members and staff)
.R. Powell spoke briefly with respect to the above noted report noting the additional pages (H-5 to H-B) contained in the agenda
ddendum that replace the original Letter of Transmittal dated FebrullJ}' 21, 2005 in the Working in Partnership for Healthy
atersheds 2005-2009 document. J.R. Powell further advised the five Durham Region Conservation Authorities' submission is
cheduled on tomorrow's agenda (Mar. 16/05) of the Finance & Administration Committee at the Regional Municipality of Durham.
iscussion ensued.
THAT SlIlff Report#4518-OS (attllched as Schedule 6-1 to 6-3 and H-5 to H-8 of Mar. 15/05) be recej~edfor
information.
CARRIED
NSSB 17C20 City of Toronto, Mayor's office
: Canadian Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River mayors chart a course for the care of the world's largest freshwater system
Moved by P. Perkins
Seconded by P. Pingle
THAT correspondence item #NSSB17C20 (_ched as Schedule H-3 & H-4 of Mar. IS/OS) be receivedfor
information.
CARRIED
LHII C20 from Minister of the EnvironmentlLeona Dombrowsky
: reply to CLOCA's letter of Feb. 2/05
. Perkins thanked staff for their involvement in the process to date. Discussion ensued.
Moved by J. Neal
Seconded by P. Perkins
THAT correspondence item #ASLHllC20 (altilched as Schedule H-l & H-2 of Mar. 15/05) be recei~edfor
information; and,
THAT the matter be referred back to slIlff for a report.
CARRIED
ClPAL AND OTHER BUSINESS
chell, Chair, reminded members of:
I) Durham Region Conservation Authorities scheduled on the Finance & Administration Committee meeting at the Regional
Municipality of Durham tomorrow (Mar. ]6105) suggesting arriving by 10 a.m.; and,
3cf' Annual Maple Syrup Festival at Purple Woods Conservation Area operating this current week until Sun. Mar. 20105 as
well as the weekend of Apr. 213, 2005, noting any volunteer help from members will be greatly appreciated.
Res. #45
Moved by G. Emm
Seconded by P. Perkins
AUTHORITY MEETING - MINUTES - MARCH 15, 2005 - PAGE 4
ADJOURNMENT
THAT the meeting adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjowned at 6:30 p.m.
REPORT #1
(It!Lington
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2005
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2005
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-045-05 - 2005 Provincial Policy Statement
(b) EGD-06-05 - Confidential Property Matter
(c) EGD-08-05 - Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
for February, 2005
(d) ESD-004-05 - Monthly Response Report - February 2005
2. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
COMMERCIAL BUILDING
APPLICANT: 16138338 ONTARIO INC. (DAN HOLKEMA)
THAT Report PSD-037-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning proposal for a pet grooming establishment and limited
commercial uses be referred back to Staff for further processing and
preparation of a subsequent report; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-037-05 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ClARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
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3. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A 120 SQUARE METRE OFFICE USE
APPLICANT: TERRANCE TIMMINS
THAT Report PSD-038-05 be received;
THAT Official Plan Amendment and Rezoning applications submitted by
Terrance Timmins be approved;
THAT Amendment No. 41 to the Clarington Official Plan contained in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD-038-05 be adopted and that the necessary
By-law be passed;
THAT the Zoning By-law amendment contained in Attachment 3 to Report
PSD-038-05 be passed;
THAT the Holding (H) symbol be lifted by By-law at such time as the applicant
has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Clarington Official Plan;
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of
Report PSD-038-05 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-05 and any delegation
be advised of Council's decision.
4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: GEORGE L YSYK
THAT Report PSD-D39-05 be received;
THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Part of
Block E, on Registered Plan 702, be approved;
THAT the Part Lot Control By-law attached to Report PSD-D39-D5 be passed
pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-05, any delegations and
the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of
Council's decision.
5. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 3, 2005
THAT Report PSD-040-05 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decision ofthe Committee of Adjustment
made on March 3, 2005 for Application A2005/005;
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THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment;
THAT Council concurs with staff that an appeal by the Municipality of the
decision made by the Committee of Adjustment on March 3, 2005 for
Application A2005/006, is not warranted. However, should an appeal be
lodged by another party, that Staff be authorized to defend its original
recommendation.
6. PORT GRAN BY PROJECT - REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT STUDY PROJECT
THAT Report PSD-041-05 be received;
THAT the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office be requested to
investigate the effects of installing a double composite base liner at the new
Long Term Waste Management Facility for the Port Granby Project, and that
the Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Port Granby Project be
revised accordingly;
THAT the Environmental Assessment Study Report for the Port Granby
Project, as revised, be submitted to Council for review when completed;
THAT a resolution be approved to give the Municipality's consent to the Low-
Level Radioactive Waste Management Office to submit the preferred option
for the Port Hope Project to Federal decision makers, and that this resolution
be forwarded to the Low-Level Waste Management Office by March 31, 2005;
THAT a copy of Council's decision and Staff Report PSD-041-05 be
forwarded in its entirety to the Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management
Office and Natural Resources Canada; and
THAT a copy of Council's decision be forwarded to all interested parties
indicated in Report PSD-041-05.
7. APPLICATION BY ST. MARYS CEMENT (CANADA) INC. TO AMEND THE
LICENCE TO DEEPEN THE BOWMANVILLE QUARRY
THAT Report PSD-042-05 be received;
THAT the reports prepared by Piteau Associates which provide a peer review
of the technical reports submitted by St. Marys Cement in support of their
application to deepen the Bowmanville Quarry be endorsed;
THAT Report PSD-042-05 and the Piteau Associates reports be forwarded to
St. Marys Cement and the Ministry of Natural Resources;
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THAT staff, including representation from the Engineering Services
Department, be authorized to initiate discussions with St. Marys Cement and
Ministry of Natural Resources to ensure that the Municipality's concerns are
addressed as they relate to the quarry expansion under the approved quarry
license and the proposed amendment to the license for the quarry deepening;
and
THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment, Region of
Durham, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, Darlington Nuclear, Hydro One,
MHBC Planning, St. Marys Cement (Canada) Inc., the St. Marys Community
Relations Committee, the Port Darlington Community Association, and CN
Railway be advised of Committee and Council's decision.
8. REZONING APPLICATIONS TO PERMIT A CONVENIENCE STORE AND
CAR WASH
APPLICANT: IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED
THAT Report PSD-043-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning applications submitted by Evans Planning on behalf of
Imperial Oil Limited to permit the redevelopment of a gas station with a
convenience store and car wash be approved;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 2 of Report PSD-043-05 be
passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
THAT the Holding (H) symbol be removed by By-law at such time as the
applicant has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Clarington
Official Plan; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-043-05 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
9. REZONING APPLICATION TO PERMIT COMMERCIAL USES WITH
REDUCED STANDARDS
APPLICANT: PETER SAINOVSKI
THAT Report PSD-044-05 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Martin Topolie on behalf of Peter
Sainovski to permit the conversion of two existing vacant buildings totaling
173 sq.m. for retail commercial uses and permit the construction of a new 184
sq.m. commercial building with reduced loading space size and sight triangle
standards be approved;
THAT the By-law contained in Report PSD-044-05 as Attachment 2 be
passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham;
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THAT the Holding (H) symbol be removed by By-law at such time as the
applicant has satisfied the provisions of Section 23.4.3 of the Clarington
Official Plan; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-044-05 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
10. PROPOSED HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS OF JOHN COLE HOUSE AND
ALBERT WASHINGTON HOUSE
THAT Report PSD-046-05 be received;
THAT, in lieu of the heritage conservation easement as per Resolution
GPA-452-03, heritage designation of the exterior of the John Cole House and
the Albert Washington House be accepted as an alternative for the long term
care and maintenance of the buildings;
THAT the request of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
to designate John Cole House, 4675 Bethesda Road and the Washington
House, 6585 Regional Road 34 (Enfield Road) as historical structures, be
approved;
THAT the Clerk prepare the required notices of intent pursuant to the provisions
of the Ontario Heritage Act and report back to Council following the prescribed
notification period; and
THAT the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and the
interested parties listed in Report PSD-046-05 be advised of Council's decision.
11. LIBERTY STREET DEVELOPMENT INC.
AGENT: TUNNEY PLANNING
THAT the Addendum to Report PSD-014-05 and Report PSD-014-05 be
received;
THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved and that
the amending by-law, as per Attachment 3 to the Addendum to Report
PSD-014-05 be forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law, to execute a Subdivision
Agreement between the Owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such
time as the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Directors
of Engineering Services and Planning Services;
THAT a copy of the Addendum to Report PSD-014-05 and Council's decision
be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and
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THAT all interested parties listed in the Addendum to Report PSD-014-05 and
any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
12. 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWCASTLE VILLAGE CELEBRATION
THAT, in accordance with the Community Grant Program, the Coordinating
Committee for the 150th Anniversary of Newcastle Village Celebration receive
a one-time grant of $5,000.00.
13. FAIR WAGE SCHEDULE
THAT Report COD-015-05 be received;
THAT a "Fair Wage Policy" be adopted, in principle;
THAT staff be authorized to work in co-operation with the various Trade
Unions, the Durham Construction Association and the City of Toronto Fair
Wage Office to develop a Fair Wage Policy and corresponding Fair Wage
Schedule;
THAT a Fair Wage Policy be brought back to Council for approval;
THAT the Fair Wage Policy apply to building construction only in cases where
the estimated total budget exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000.00);
THAT the Fair Wage Policy be implemented on a complaint basis only and
that the contractor making the claim be charged an administration fee which
is refundable only if the claim proves to be valid;
THAT staff be authorized to send a written request to the City of Toronto Fair
Wage OffiCEi to provide auditing services for Fair Wage Compliance on an as
needed and cost recovery basis; and
THAT the "Fair Wage Policy" be implemented for one-year period.
16. RATIFY ACTIONS
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
BY.LAWS
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
APRIL 4, 2005
being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 41 to the Clarington Official
Plan (Terrance Timmins) (Item #3 of Report #1)
being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan 702
(George Lysyk) (Item #4 of Report #1)
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Imperial Oil
Limited) (Item #8 of Report #1)
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Peter
Sainovski) (Item #9 of Report #1 )
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Tunney
Planning) (Item #11 of Report #1)
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Terrance
Timmins) (Item #3 of Report #1)
Confidential Report EGD-07-05 (Item #16 of Report #1)
Confidential Report EGD-10-05 (Item #16 of Report #1)
ClfJlmgton
MEMO
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
To:
Mayor Mutton and Members of Council
From:
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Date:
April 1, 2005
Subject:
COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 4, 2005
Listed below is the name and address of an interested party who called in after the 12:00 noon
deadline for the Council meeting.
Linda Gasser
7421 Best Road
Orono, LOB 1 MO
RE: App' tmen s to the 407 Community Advisory Group
Patti
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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