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DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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 April 4, 2005
PRESENTATIONS
Clarington Minor Midget AM Toros Hockey Team - Certificate of
Accomplishment
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Jack Gordon - 2004 Heritage Community Recognition Program
Fred and Sandy Archibald - 2005 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award
Glenda Gies and Richard Fink, Co-Chairs, Sl. Mary's Cement Community
Relations Committee - Annual Report
Shawn Taylor, Habitat Works and Jonathan Hill, St. Marys Cement, St. Marys
Cement Community Relations Committee - Westside Marsh Reconfiguration
DELEGATIONS
a) Michael Patrick and Tom Rehder, Bowmanville Foundry, 172 Wellington
Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1W3 - 1 ooth Anniversary of the Bowmanville
Foundry
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623-3379
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COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support - Thank You Letter
I - 2 Douglas Stevens, Pastor, The Salvation Army - Thank You Letter
1-3 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Dairy Herd Improvement Funding and Sound-
Sorb
1-4 Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing - Municipal Partnership Fund
I - 5 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, Premier-
Remarks at the Annual Hertiage Dinner
I - 6 Rob Browning, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs - Annual Meeting and
Educational Seminars
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1-7 Lezlie Goodwin, Communications Specialist, Kawartha Conservation - Source
Water Protection Planning
I - 8 Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services -
Municipal Fire Services Budget
I - 9 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Public Safety Related to Dogs Statute
Law Amendment Act, 2004 and other amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability
Act
1- 10 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Energy Park Project in Port Colborne
I - 11 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - 2004 Annual Report
1- 12 Carol Barkwell, Executive Director, Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre
for Women and Children - Thank You Letter
1-13 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Community Relations and Public Affairs,
Lakeridge Health - Lay Off Notices
1-14 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - GO Transit Access
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1- 15 Paul Sawyer, Clinical Coordinator, Cardiopulmonary Laboratories,
Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program - Walk of Life
1- 16 Mark Foster, Kendal Eagles Baseball Club - Thank You Letter
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1-17 Members of the Newtonville Hall Board - Thank You Letter
1- 18 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board
I - 19 Donna McFarlane, Vice-President, Communications and Marketing, Durham
College and UOIT - Campus Tour
I - 20 Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Federal
Gas Tax Revenue
1-21 David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian Corporation -
Declared Dividends
I - 22 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
I - 23 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Board of Directors Meeting
I - 24 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association -
Proposed Library for the Village of Newcastle
1-25 Orono Figure Skating Club - Thank You Letter
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Correspondence For Direction
D - 1 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Community Relations and Public Affairs
Officer, Lakeridge Health - Nursing Week
D - 2 Sandi King, Founder/Facilitator, Durham Hepatitis C Support Group - Hepatitis C
Awareness Day and Month
D - 3 Evylin Stroud- Resignation from the Accessibility Advisory Committee
D - 4 Newtonville Hall Board - Community Day at the Ina Brown Parkelte
D - 5 Regional Municipality of Niagara - Farm Viability
D - 6 The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward - Community Reinvestment
Funding
D - 7 Laura Moy, Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh - Disaster Relief
Training
D - 8 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - GO Transit Levy
~ D - 9 Sandy Cook, Great Canadian Town Band Festival - Great Canadian Town Band
Festival
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D - 10 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - New Emergency Medical Service
Facilities
D - 11 Cameron Mack, Director, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Natural Resources
- Reduce Wildlife-Related Crop and Property Damage in Southern Ontario
D - 12 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth - Building Code Statute Law Amendment
Act
D - 13 Roger Mittag, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School- Request for Financial
Support
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
April 11, 2005
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2.
Report PSD-052-05 - Application for Removal of Holding Symbol, Veltri and
Sons Limited
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Regional Update
b) Boards and Committees Update
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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Council Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 4, 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. Crome
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, H. Keyzers
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-158-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 21, 2005, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-159-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Linda Gasser be added to the agenda to be heard as a delegation.
"CARRIED"
Linda Mastromartino, Euphoric Events - Durham Region Men of Distinction Awards,
appeared before Council requesting nominations towards this event. She advised that
they are canvassing all of Durham Region both in the business and private sectors.
Ms. Mastromartino noted that there are five voting categories, which include: Man of
Distinction Award, Spirit of Success Award, Outstanding Contribution Award;
Volunteer of the Year Award and Life Time Achievement Award. The event will be
held on May 5, 2004, with celebrity guest speaker Michael "Pinball" Clemons, coach of
the Toronto Argonauts.
Linda Gasser, advised Council that a letter from the 407 East Project Team dated
March 15th, is requesting Council to either re-nominate her as the Municipal
appointment to the Project Team's Community Advisory Group (CAG), or to select a
new representative. Ms. Gasser advises Council that she is prepared to serve on
CAG as the municipality's representative, but she also strongly believes that every
interested and qualified Clarington resident should be provided with the opportunity to
be nominated by Council, and participate in 407 Environmental Assessment study
through the Project Team's CAG. Ms. Gasser is requesting that Council consider the
following:
1. Direct the Clerk to advertise in local newspapers for expressions of interest.
2. Write to the Project Team forthwith, indicating the Municipality intends to
advertise and provide all interested and qualified Clarington residents with the
opportunity to apply to sit on CAG and indicate that the April 13th deadline is not
reasonable and cannot be met without compromising a fair selection process.
3. Indicate in that same letter that we will be sending the Project Team a list of all
candidates who applied. Encourage the Project Team to consider these
individuals when making "at large" appointments to balance geographic
concerns and skills/issues based interests on the CAG.
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DELEGATIONS
4. Send copies of the letter to Regional Council and the councils of all Durham
municipalities, urging them to follow a similar process so that the desired result
of a balanced, diverse CAG is achieved.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-160-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Item I - 6.
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"CARRIED"
Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington, thanking Mayor Mutton and the Municipality of Clarington for
sponsoring a bowling lane for the annual "Bowl For Kids Sake"
fund raising campaign. The generous support is appreciated and
contributed greatly to the success of the event.
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.
Gabrielle Bell, Events Coordinator, Newcastle Community Hall, thanking
Council and Joe Caruana, the Director of Community Services
Department, for the grant of $5000.00. The donation is always
appreciated and put to good use.
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.
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated February 17, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives meeting dated
March 9, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives meeting dated
March 23, 2005.
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting
dated March 15,2005.
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.
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.
Planning Department, Regional Municipality of Durham, providing the
2004 Annual Building Permit Activity Review.
Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management
Organization, submitting the Annual Report 2004, From Dialogue to
Decision: Managing Canada's Nuclear Fuel Waste.
Minutes of St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting
dated March 1, 2005.
Resolution #C-161-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-6 be received for Information.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-162-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 7 to D - 11, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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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.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk to place an ad in the local newspaper)
Marilyn Cole, Campaign Office, Friends of Second Marsh, requesting
approval to hold the "Miles For the Marsh" fund raising 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.
(Approved provided the organizers obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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.
(Approved provided the organizers obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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
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. 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.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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.
(Approved provided organizers apply for and
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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 #2005-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 inAttachment
#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."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services and to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee)
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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 CV A
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 CVA
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 Honourable John Gerretson, the Municipal Finance Officers
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."
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Resolution #C-163-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the resolution of the Association of Municipal Tax Collectors of Ontario
regarding Property Tax Protection be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
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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 (GTAH) 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 GT A
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;
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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
by making tax room available that could be used for social
assistance 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 (GTAH)
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
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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.
Resolution #C-164-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Anna Knowles, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury be advised of actions
previously taken by Council regarding pooling of social assistance and social housing
costs in the GTA.
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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;
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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 WHEREAS 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 Gwillimbury respectfully requests the Province of
Ontario to provide financial assistance to the Town of East
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."
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Resolution #C-165-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
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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;
WHEREAS Canada has in excess of 200 unguarded roads that
can be sued to enter Canada from the US;
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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
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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
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.
Resolution #C-166-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be received for information.
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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 (lEA) 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.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-167 -05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to the Municipal Clerk to place an
advertisement in the local newspaper; and
THAT the recommendations contained in Linda Gasser's delegation be including in
the advertisement.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report-
March 29, 2005
Resolution #C-168-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 29, 2005, be approved as recommended with the exception of Item #4; and
THAT Item #4 be amended to read as follows:
"THAT Report PSD-039-05 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-039-05 be
forwarded to Council for adoption at such time as the applicant has entered into
a development agreement satisfactory to the Director of Planning Services;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute a development
agreement; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-95, any delegations and
the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C169-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the delegation of Linda Mastromartino, Euphoric Events - Durham Region Men
of Distinction Awards be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-170-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Rules of Procedure be waived to allow for introduction of new business at
this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-171-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington recognizes that the Durham
Central Agricultural Exhibition has existed in the Village of Orono for over 150 years;
AND WHEREAS this very important annual tourist attraction draws thousands of
visitors to the area for three days every year and this year it will be September 8, 9, 10
and 11, 2005;
AND WHEREAS the Durham Central Agricultural Fair Board has asked if it would be
possible for the Municipality to provide shuttle bus services from downtown
Bowmanville, the largest urban centre, to the Village of Orono in order to facilitate
greater participation of our local residents in this event;
AND WHEREAS the Staff of the Engineering Services Department has investigated
the possibility;
AND WHEREAS the provision of this service has been very well received by the
community in previous years;
AND WHEREAS an hourly shuttle bus service can be provided to the Orono Fair at a
cost of approximately $1,000 total for September 9, 10 and 11, 2005, using a private
bus operator:
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OTHER BUSINESS
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Engineering Services Department
be directed to make the necessary arrangements for the Orono Fair shuttle bus
service and to charge the cost of this service to the Transit Miscellaneous Operating
account 100-32-323-10435-7112.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-172-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be "closed to address a confidential legal matter.
"CARRIED"
The meeting continued in open form at 7:43 p.m.
BY.LAWS
Resolution #C-173-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-047 to 2005-054,inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-47
2005-48
2005-49
2005-50
2005-51
2005-52
being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 41 to the Clarington Official Plan
being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with George I. Lysyk
and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 36 Quinn Avenue,
Bowmanville
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
being a by-law to declare Part X on Reference Plan 40R-XXXXX to be
surplus;
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BY-LAWS
2005-53
being a by-law to declare Part X on Reference Plan 40-XXXXX to be surplus
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-174-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-047 to 2005-054 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-175-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-055 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
4th day of April, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-176-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-055 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-177 -05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
April 4 , 2005
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
APRIL 18, 2005
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support, thanking
Council for their grant of $1 ,500.00.
I - 2 Douglas Stevens, Pastor, The Salvation Army, thanking Council for their
grant of $1,500.00.
1-3 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of The
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Ontario's Premier's, response regarding
dairy herd improvement funding and Sound-Sorb.
I - 4 Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance and John Gerretsen, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council of the new Ontario
Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) and providing Council a copy of their
brochure.
I - 5 The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party,
Premier, providing Council with a copy of his remarks delivered on
March 9, 2005, at the annual Hertiage Dinner.
I - 6 Rob Browning, Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, advising Council of their
Annual Meeting and Educational Seminars. They have partnered with the
City of Toronto Fire Department to offer special programs tailored
specifically for municipal politicians.
I - 7 Lezlie Goodwin, Communications Specialist, Kawartha Conservation,
providing Council with a copy of their first progress report on Source
Water Protection Planning.
I - 8 Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services,
providing Council with a grant of $178,000.00 for the municipal fire
services budget. The government is providing one-time funding to
Ontario's fire departments to strengthen the delivery of municipal fire
protection services and provide firefighters with the tools they need to
protect communities and to minimize personal harm.
I - 9 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Public
Safety Related to Dogs Statute Law Amendment Act, 2004 and other
amendments to the Dog Owners' Liability Act will go into effect on
August 29, 2005.
1_ 10 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a recent
news release from the Hamilton Spectator regarding an Energy Park
project in Prot Colborne.
Summary of Correspondence
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April 18, 2005,
I - 11 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, providing Council with a
copy of their 2004 Annual Report.
1- 12 Carol Barkwell, Executive Director, Luke's Place Support and Resource
Centre for Women and Children, thanking Council for their grant. It has
been fifteen months since they opened their doors to offer service and it is
clear that such a centre is very much needed and supported within this
community.
1-13 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Community Relations and Public
Affairs, Lakeridge Health, advising Council that Oshawa - Lakeridge
Health has served layoff notice to local unions as the first step in the
elimination of up to 308 union and non-unionized positions across the
organization as it continues to deal with its multi-million dollar fiscal
challenges.
1- 14 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he supports the plans
to enhance GO Transit access. Mr. O'Toole has also provided Council
with a copy of his letter addressed to Minister Takhar expressing his
support for the proposed transit hub in Bowmanville.
1-15 Paul Sawyer, Clinical Coordinator, Cardiopulmonary Laboratories,
Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, advising Council
of their event called the 'Walk of Life". The event is a fund raising three
mile walk held with the Canadian Cardiac Rehab Foundation and will be
on Sunday, May 15, 2005 from 11 :00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Whitby.
1- 16 Mark Foster, Kendal Eagles Baseball Club, thanking Council and the
Community Services Department for their grant. They will be using the
money to upgrade the pitching mound and the batters boxes at Harvey
Jackson Memorial Park.
1-17 Members of the Newtonville Hall Board, thanking Council for their
$2,500.00 grant.
I - 18 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 15, 2005.
(Copy attached)
1-19 Donna McFarlane, Vice-President, Communications and Marketing,
Durham College and UOIT, inviting Council and Senior staff members to
tour their ever changing campus.
1-20 Roger Anderson, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario
(AMO), providing Council with important information on federal gas tax
revenue sharing for municipalities. AMO applauded the federal
government for its decision to adopt a fair and equitable allocation formula
based on population. AMO's Board unanimously adopted the position that
federal gas tax revenues should be allocated among Ontario's
municipalities based solely on population and, in the case of two-tier
municipal governments, the allocation would be divided 50:50 between the
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upper and lower tiers. The Board considered its unanimous position on
the gas tax allocation to be an important step in moving forward as quickly
as possible on the gas tax initiative. The Board's unanimous position
sends a strong and clear signal to the Federal Government that AMO
members are unified and looking forward to investing federal gas tax
revenues in priority infrastructure projects without delay.
I - 21 David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian
Corporation, advising Council that the dividend declared for this year is in
excess of the predicted dividend level. Veridian surpassed its target for
2004 net income by nearly $1 million. Consolidated net income for the
corporation for 2004 was $4.5 million. The favourable results are a result
of improved operating efficiencies, more than expected external revenues
and favourable tax expense recoveries.
I - 22 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated
April 7, 2005. (Copy attached)
I - 23 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council of
important matters considered at the regular meeting of the AMO Board of
Directors. These issues include:
. Federal Gas Tax Allocation
. Municipal Council Term and Related Matters:
The Board confirmed the following position based on the input from
the membership:
I. That the term of municipal council be changed to four (4)
years, effective beginning with the election in 2006.
(Therefore, the 2006 election would be a four (4) year term.
This requires an amendment to the legislation so that
proclamation would effect this change in time.)
il. That School Board elections continue to coincide with the
municipal election.
iil. That the November date for election not be changed.
iv. That the voting age not be changed at this time.
. Transfer of the Social Housing Mortgage Renewal Function to the
Social Housing Services Corporation
. Source Separated Organics Background Paper
1-24 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association,
requesting Council to build the new proposed Library for the Village of
Newcastle close to the downtown area due to the majority of users being
retired and senior people.
I - 25 Orono Figure Skating Club, thanking Council for their grant. The grant will
assist in providing ice time and coaching for their young skaters.
Summary of Correspondence
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Karen Monaghan, Communication, Community Relations and Public
Affairs Officer, Lakeridge Health, requesting Council to proclaim the week
of May 9, 2005, as Nursing Week.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 2 Sandi King, Founder/Facilitator, Durham Hepatitis C Support Group,
requesting Council to proclaim May 1, 2005, as Hepatitis C Awareness
Day and the month of May, 2005, as Hepatitis C Awareness Month.
(Motion to proclaim May 1, 2005, as
Hepatitis C Awareness Day and the
month of May, 2005, as Hepatitis C
Awareness Month)
D - 3 Evylin Stroud, advising Council that she is resigning from the Accessibility
Advisory Committee due to personal health concerns. Ms. Stroud notes
that she has enjoyed her work with the Committee and that the Committee
has accomplished a number of significant goals.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk's Department)
D - 4 Newtonville Hall Board, requesting permission to close Church Lane and
Newtonville Mill Street from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday,
June 18, 2004, for their second Community Day at the Ina Brown
Parkette.
(Motion to approve provided organizers
apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
D - 5 Regional Municipality of Niagara, advising that the Council of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara on March 3, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"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
WHEREAS programs supporting long standing rural infrastructure
have been eliminated or reduced;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality
of Niagara recognize the real threat to the long term viability of
Ontario farmers and request that the governments of Ontario and of
Canada to:
a. ensure that the implementation and application of
nutrient management rules are done in a way that
addresses the concerns the farm community has
repeatedly raised;
b. Recognize that environmental benefits provided by
farmers offset any need for administrative charges on
water taking permits.
c. Restore confidence of governmenUfarmer partnership
by re-establishing long-term investment in drainage
infrastructure.
d. Immediately implement an action plan to address the
farm income crisis.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be
circulated to all municipalities in Ontario, all members of Parliament
in Ontario, all members of Provincial Parliament and to the Ontario
Federation of Agriculture, requesting their support and further that
the municipalities that endorse this resolution ask their local Ontario
Federation of Agriculture Committees to do the same." .
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee)
D - 6 The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward, advising Council that the
County of Prince Edward on March 23, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT County of Prince Edward not set the 2005 budget until the
Province of Ontario announces the level of funding that it will be
forwarding specifically to the County of Prince Edward through the
Community Reinvestment Funding;
THAT staff be directed to advise the Premier and the Minister of
Finance; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to AMO, OSSUM, M.P.P. Ernie
Parsons, and M.P. Daryl Kramp and other rural municipalities in
Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
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April 18, 2005,
D - 7 Laura Moy, Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh, writing to
The Honourable Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services, advising that the Council of the Town of T ecumseh
on January 25, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Province of Ontario to be petitioned to provide 1 00%
funding to the Canadian Red Cross to provide disaster relief
training;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to all
Ontario Municipalities for support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Region of
Durham, advising that the City of Oshawa on March 21, 2005, passed the
following resolution:
'WHEREAS the Region of Durham implemented a special levy in
1998 to offset the costs of GO Transit downloaded to the GT A
Regions by the Province under Local Service Realignment; and
WHEREAS the Province took back responsibility for GO Transit
from Regions commencing in 2002 and expected that
'municipalities will commit their released municipal levy funds to
support transit priorities'; and
WHEREAS Regional Council on February 13, 2002, approved a
resolution that redirected $8.4 million of the Region's previous GO
Transit levy to area municipalities for 'transit-related purposes'; and
WHEREAS the levy allocation was continued in 2003 and 2004
with no further restrictions on its use; and
WHEREAS area municipalities have used the levy allocation to
offset transit operating and capital expenditures; and
WHEREAS the Regional Transit Implementation Committee is now
considering restricting the use of the 2005 levy allocation to area
municipalities for capital expenditures only to ensure municipalities
use the funding to offset new bus acquisition costs and avoid future
debenture commitments for the Region;
THEREFORE NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT Oshawa City Council
request Regional Council to not change the stated purpose of the
transit level allocation approved February 13, 2002; however:
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April 18, 2005
1. THAT the 2005 Regional funding allocation (formerly GO
Transit levy) to area municipalities for transit-related
purposes be applied firstly to fully offset capital acquisitions
that will be transferred to the Region in 2006 and then to
support other transit-related priorities; and
2. THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to Durham area
municipalities and they be requested to support this
recommendation.
3. THAT the Region be requested to explain to the City of
Oshawa who Oshawa's representative is on the Regional
Transit Implementation Committee."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 9 Sandy Cook, Great Canadian Town Band Festival, requesting Council's
approval to hold the Great Canadian Town Band Festival on Saturday,
July 9, 2005, in Orono. This year, the entire daytime activities will occur
on the lawn of the Clarke Branch Library. Neither the streets nor
sidewalks will be occupied. Portable toilets will be set up on the northeast
corner of the property, in the library parking lot. Parking will be along the
streets and in the fairgrounds. There is no charge for the daytime
activities. An entrance fee of $10.00 per person will be charged for the
Tattoo.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising the Region of Durham
that the Council of the City of Oshawa on March 21, 2005, passed the
following resolution:
"1. THAT the Region of Durham respectfully be:
(b) requested to reimburse all costs associated with the
provision of EMS service provided by municipal Fire
Services, as per Option 2 outlined in Section 3.2.3 of
Report OS-05-37 -CM dated March 8, 2005; and
(c) continue to comply with established response criteria
protocols for the dispatch of municipal Fire Services.
2. THAT Report OS-05-37-CM be forwarded to Durham Region
municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
area MPP's, the Association of Municipal Emergency
Medical Services of Ontario, the Ontario Association of Fire
Chiefs, the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office, and the Ministry of
Community Safety and Correctional Services requesting a
letter of support be forwarded to the Minister of Health and
Long Term Care for increased funding for the Regional
provision of Emergency Medical Services, Regional
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April 18, 2005.
reimbursement of costs for municipal Fire Services EMS
support, and the transfer of the Central Ambulance
Communications Centre to Regional EMS;
3. THAT the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care arrange a
meeting with the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services, and the Ontario Association of Fire
Chiefs to address improvements in the EMS model including
increased funding for the provision of emergency medical
services;
4. THAT the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care be
requested to establish up-to-date response time standards
for Regional EMS;
5. THAT the City of Oshawa request the support of other
Durham Region municipalities to have Durham Region in its
development plans for new emergency medical service
facilities ensure comprehensive location analyses are
completed which include local fire station locations as
possible locations for ambulance facilities."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 11 Cameron Mack, Director, Fish and Wildlife Branch, Ministry of Natural
Resources, requesting Council's support to help reduce wildlife-related
crop and property damage in Southern Ontario. Mr. Mack is proposing to
allow gun hunting on Sundays on private land during existing gun hunting
seasons, which remain subject to all restrictions under the Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Act (FWCA), including those associated with public
safety and conservation. This proposal does not affect Clarington's
existing by-laws. Rather, the Ministry of Natural Resources would begin
the steps required to facilitate having Clarington added to the existing list
of municipalities where Sunday gun hunting is allowed by regulation under
the FWCA.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 12 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth, "dvising Council that the Council
of the Town of North Perth on March 22, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"WHEREAS The Building Code Act, 1992 has been amended
through the Building Code Statute Law Amendment Act, 2002
(Bill 124);
AND WHEREAS changes to the Building Code have been made
through OREG. 305/03 filed July 25,2003;
WHEREAS the fast approaching implementation of Bill 124 is
placing undo hardship on smaller rural municipalities in regards to
training and implementation;
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April 18, 2005,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Town
of North Perth request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
to:
. Extend the July 1, 2005, deadline for implementation of Bill
124 to allow smaller rural municipalities the flexibility, in
order to meet the training requirements;
. Recognize the Ontario Building Officials Association as a
parallel certification process;
. Recognize and implement an internship program;
. Remove the designer requirements for dwellings subject to
Ontario New Home Warranty (Tarion);
. Remove the designer requirements for unenclosed porches
on dwellings;
AND FURTHERMORE THAT a copy of this resolution be circulated
for support to AMO for distribution to all municipalities, the Ontario
Building Officials Association and Perth Middlesex MPP John
Wilkinson.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 13 Roger Mittag, Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, requesting financial
support in sending the Titans Senior soccer team to the OFSAA
championship being held in Thunder Bay this June. This is a fairly
expensive trip ($535.00 per person) for the team and they will not be
receiving funding from the school board.
(Motion for Direction)
COUNCIL llIF'ORKATION 1-18
MUNIICPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL BOARD
Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall
Board held on February IS, 2005 at 7:00 PM in the
Auditorium.
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C. Trim
K. Quinney
S. DeJong
B. Snowdon
G. Bell (secretary)
Regrets From: C. Abraham (chair)
G. Robinson
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MINUTES
1.1 Motion by B. Snowdon, seconded by K. Quinney
THAT minutes of January 18, 2005 be accepted as circulated. "CARRIED"
APPOINTMENTS/CHAIR ELECTION
2.1 Appointments for the next 2 year term were announced - Kaye Quinney, Seird
DeJong, and Peter DeJong.
2.2 Motion by P. DeJong, seconded by S. DeJong
THAT Cathy Abraham is nominated for position of chair for the year 2005.
"CARRIED"
BUSINESS ARISING
3.1 Quote of$1737.58 from Rigby Mechanical for new toilets and taps was received.
Motion by K. Quinney, seconded by B. Snowdon
THAT we hire Rigby Mechanical to install 3 new toilets and taps for
$1737.58. "CARRIED"
3.2 Letter to be sent to Director of Operations thanking his department for their
support over the past year. Note that we have included installing new toilets and
taps in our budget for 2005 . We are aware it falls under his domain, but felt it
was a project we were able to afford within our budget.
THAT the financial report be accepted as circulated. ':CARRIED"
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3.3 P. Dejong will purchasing ladder.
3.4 Inspection of emergency lighting has been referred to Director of Operations
rather than the Fire Dept.
3.5 Trans Air has been in to look at leak in Kitchen - no report back yet.
3.6 Secretary to make up 3 signs for Auditorium doors "Please keep doors shut or
furnace will shut off' and "Please use door to the right" for the front entrance.
3.7 Director of Operations is arranging for repair of leak in back corner of stage.
3.8 Ten (10) larger recycling bins have purchased for the hall.
FINANCIAL REPORT
4.1 Motion by S. Dejong, seconded by B. Snowdon
BILLS
5.1 Motion by K. Quinney, seconded by C. Trim
THAT bills in the amount of$ for supervision be paid. "CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE/SUPERVISION
6.1 Motion by K. Quinney, seconded by C. Trim
THAT a donation of $50.00 be made to Heart & Stroke on the Board's behalf
in memory of Michael Taylor (husband of Director of Finance Nancy Taylor)
"CARRIED"
6.2 Letter from Finance Department requesting our records for 2004 for audit
purposes. Secretary will deliver as requested.
6.3 Membership notice for Board of Trade.
Motion by S. Dejong, seconded by K. Quinney
THAT the Newcastle Community Hall purchase membership with the Board
of Trade for 2005 "CARRIED"
6.4 February supervision was allocated.
6.5 Letter from Early Years requesting additional lighting outside - secretary will
obtain details for next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
7.1 C. Trim reported there will be five (5) new "Welcome" signs erected coming into
the Village on Regional Property - 2 at 401/Mill St., 1 each at east, west and
, north entrances. They will have a picture of the Community Hall on them.
Motion by S. DeJong, seconded by B. Snowdon
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THAT the .Qoard approves of the use of a picture of the Newcastle
Community Hall picture on the "Welcome" signs. "CARRIED"
Adjourned 7:55 PM
COUNCIL lllFORKATION 1-22
CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 7, 2005 6:30 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present:
David Kelly, Chair
Sandra Crandall
Tim Hicks
Keith Kelly
Pat Rundle
Councillor Adrian Foster
Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk
Candice Doiron, Secretary
Moved by Pat Rundle, seconded
Suzanne Wortman
Walter Zutell
Darlene Matthews
Regrets:
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
THAT the minutes of the
n March 3, 2005 be approved.
ED
2.
CLARINGTON A
BUSINESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
ittee that to date one business, Espresso Legato,
has responded to the A ssibility Challenge. Pat Rundle indicated that Jay Set
in the Bowmanville Mall gladly made their aisle ways more accessible when she
approached them. The committee agreed to present these businesses with
certificates of excellence which they can display in their store.
Ron Collis asked the committee members to go in person to individual
businesses to explain what the challenge is about and encourage them to get
involved. Posters will be designed that can be displayed in store windows to
support the challenge.
3. RICK HANSEN WHEELS IN MOTION CAMPAIGN
Councillor Foster informed the committee that he has been given confirmation on
the Darlington Provincial Park location for the campaign. He asked the
committee to start approaching different business and service groups for cash
donations or prize donations to support the campaign. Our target this year is
$15,000.00.
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Advisory Committee
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April 7, 2005
4. OTHER BUSINESS
Anyone interested in attending Access Ontario II on June 13th & 14th is to notify
Patti Barrie so that she can make reservations and appropriate accommodations.
Patti Barrie advised that Evylin Stroud has resigned from the committee due to
health reasons.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting is scheduled to be held on May 5, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in
Meeting Room 1A at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Tim Hick, seconded by Pat Rundle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:00 p.m.
Chair
Secretary
Claringlon
Energizing Ontario
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 18,2005
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF MONDAY, APRIL 11,2005
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) CSD-04-05 - 2005 March Break Extravaganza
2. REZONING TO PERMIT A HOME-BASED OCCUPATION IN AN EXISTING
DWELLING
APPLICANT: TIM AND DORIS TAXIS
THAT Report PSD-041-05 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Martin Topolie on behalf of the Taxis be
referred back to Staff for further processing; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-041-05 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
3. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 24, 2005
THAT Report PSD-048-05 be received;
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment
made on March 24, 2005 for applications A2005/001 and A2005/008; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623.3379
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4. CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATION
APPLICANT: 1494392 ONTARIO LIMITED (VISSERS SOD FARM)
THAT Report PSD-049-05 be received;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of
Clarington recommends that the application to amend the Durham Regional
Official Plan (ROPA 2003-002) as submitted by Robert Craig on behalf of Tony
and Thea Vissers, to permit the creation of a new lot for an existing dwelling
deemed surplus to the farm operation, be approved;
THAT Amendment No. 42 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by Robert
Craig on behalf of Tony and Thea Vissers, to permit the severance of a surplus
dwelling deemed surplus to the farm operation, be adopted as indicated in
Attachment 2 to Report PSD-049-05 and that the necessary by-law contained in
Attachment 3 to Report PSD-049-05 be passed; and further that the
amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval;
THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be sent a
copy of Report PSD-049-05; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-049-05 and the Regional
Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's decision.
5. TWO ADULT SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
MEADOWGLADE ROAD AT ROBERT ADAMS DRIVE, COURTICE AND
LONGWORTH AVENUE AT BROOKINGS STREET, BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report PSD-050-05 be received;
THAT an Adult School Crossing Guard be approved for the location on
Meadowglade Road at the north-east corner of Robert Adams Drive,
Courtice;
THAT an Adult School Crossing Guard be approved for the location on
Brookings Drive and Longworth Avenue, Bowmanville; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-050-05 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
6. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: LEE PAUL BOWMAN AND MARIE VALENTINE BOWMAN
THAT Report PSD-051-05 be received;
THAT the request for removal of part lot control with respect to Block 35 on
40M-1815 and Block 36 on 40M-1931 be approved and that the attached Part
Lot Control By-law be passed pursuant to Section 50 (1.1) of the Planning Act;
and
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THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-05 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
1. CEMETERY BY-LAW AND TARIFF OF RATES
THAT Report OPD-003-05 be received;
THAT the Cemetery by-law revisions as outlined on the proposed by-law, as
Attachment No.1 to Report OPD-003-05, be approved; and
THAT the rates and fees as outlined on Schedule "A" of the by-law, as
Attachment No.2 to Report OPD-003-05, be approved; and
THAT the by-law be forwarded to the Ministry of Consumer and Business
Services for approval.
8. PRIVATE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
THAT Report CLD-12-05 be received;
THAT the by-laws attached to Report CLD-12-05 to appoint parking
enforcement officers for private property be forwarded to Council for approval;
and
THAT Jason Overholt, Ashlee Hardy, Andrew Clarke, Angela Kinghan, Allan
Easson, Mathew Alexander, Valiant Property Management and P.R.O.
Security Investigation Agency Inc. be advised of Council's actions.
9. 1774 RUDELL ROAD - FARM AGREEMENT
THAT Report COD-016-05 be received;
THAT the lease agreement (Attachment 1 to Report COD-016-05) with
Browview Farms in the total amount of $1,000.00 for a term to commence
immediately and to expire October 15, 2005 be approved; and
THAT the by-law attached to Report COD-016-05 as Attachment 2 be
approved authorizing the Mayor and Council to execute the necessary
agreement.
10. RFP2005-5 - BROOKHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD SECONDARY PLAN AND
URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES
THAT Report COD-017-05 be received;
THAT The Planning Partnership, Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in the
amount of $148,500.00 including disbursements (plus GST), being the lowest
most responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of
Request for Proposal RFP2005-5, be awarded the contract for the consulting
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services for the Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan and Urban Design
Guidelines as required by the Planning Services Department;
THAT the required funds be drawn from the Planning Department Consulting
Budget Account # 100-50-130-x-1160 with financing as provided in the body
of this report; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" to Report COD-011-05 authorizing the
Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved.
11. DELEGATION OF CATHY ABRAHAM, CHAIRPERSON, NEWCASTLE
HALL BOARD
THAT the delegation of Cathy Abraham, Chairperson, Newcastle Hall Board
be referred to staff.
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REPORT
PLANNING SERVICES
Meeting:
COUNCIL
Date:
Monday, April 18, 2005
Report #: PSD-052-05
File #: ZBA 2005-009
By-law #:
Subject:
APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: VELTRI AND SONS LIMITED
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended to Council, the following:
1. THAT Report PSD-052-05 be received;
2. THAT the application submitted by Veltri and Sons Limited to remove the Holding
(H) symbol from Registered Plan 40M-2242 (Longworth Estates, Phase II), be
approved FORTHWITH;
3. THAT the attached by-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a
copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and
4. THAT all interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be advised of
Council's decision.
Submitted by:
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Franklin Wu
Chief Administrative Officer
a' J. Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Director, Planning Services
CS/CP/DJC/df
13 April 2005
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-0830
REPORT NO.: PSD-052-05
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1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS
1.1
1.2
1.3
Applicant:
Rezoning:
Location:
Veltri and Sons Limited
Removal of "Holding (H)" symbol
Part of Lot 13, Concession 2, former Town of Bowmanville
(Attachment 1)
2.0 BACKGROUND
2.1 On April 12, 2005, Staff received an application from Veltri and Sons Limited for
the removal of the "Holding (H)" symbol on Lots 1-44, as shown on 40M-Plan
2242 (Draft Plan of Subdivision 18T-88051 Longworth Estates, Phase II).
Removal of the holding symbol will permit the construction of forty-four (44)
single family dwelling units.
3.0 STAFF COMMENTS
3.1 The applicant has entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality and
registered the draft plan of subdivision under plan number 40M-2242. Provisions
within the subdivision agreement require the developer to ensure that sufficient
financial guarantees are provided to the Municipality for the completion of all
works within the plan of subdivision.
3.2 The subject property is presently zoned "Holding-Urban Residential Type One
((H)R1)". Policies within the Municipality's Official Plan permit the use of
holding symbols to ensure that prior to development the following matters are
addressed and approved to the satisfaction of the Municipality:
. Services and municipal works;
. Measures to protect natural area;
. Measures to mitigate the impact of development;
. Submission of technical studies;
. Execution of appropriate agreements; and/or
. Any other requirements as may be deemed necessary by Council
including the implementation of the policies of this plan.
Similarly, within the Region's Official Plan, policies are in place noting that prior
to a local Municipality's passage of a by-law to remove a holding symbol, Council
is to ensure that:
. The development is consistent with the orderly and phased development
of the Municipality;
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. The Owner has satisfied all of the requirements of the Municipality and
entered into any necessary agreements in that regard, and;
. The Owner has satisfied all the requirements of the Regional Municipality
of Durham with respect to the provisions of sewer and water services,
regional roads and entered into any necessary agreements.
The approval of a by-law to remove the holding symbol from registered Plan
40M-2242 is appropriate at this time, as the provisions within the Municipality's
and Region's Official Plan has been satisfied.
3.3 It is noted that pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, a by-law amendment
to remove the "Holding (H)" symbol is not subject to the normal appeal period
afforded to a standard rezoning application and accordingly shall be deemed final
and binding upon Council's approval.
4.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
4.1 In consideration of the comments noted above, approval of the removal of the
"Holding (H)" symbol, as shown on the attached by-law and schedule
(Attachment 2), is recommended.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Key Map
Attachment 2 - By-law for Removal of "Holding (H)" symbol
Interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.
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CORPORATION OFTHE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2005-
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Ciarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the former Town
of Newcastle to implement ZBA 2005-009;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT. the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Schedule "3" to By-law 84-63. as amended. is hereby further amended by
changing the zone designation from:
"Holding-Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone" to "Urban Residential Type
One (R1) Zone".
2. Schedule "A" attached hereto shall fmm part of this By-law.
3. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof. subject to
the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act.
BY-LAW read a first time this
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BY-LAW read a second time this
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SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
APRIL 18, 2005
BY-LAWS
2005-056 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and the Planning Partnership, Toronto,
Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Brookhill Neighbourhood
Secondary Plan and Urban Design Guidelines (Item #10 of Report #1)
2005-051 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Brownview Farms, to enter into
agreement for the lease of 1114 Rudell Road, Part Lot 31, Concession
1, former Township of Clarke, County of Durham, now Municipality of
Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham, more particularly
described as Part 1 on Expropriation Plan DR302420 (Item #9 of Report
#1)
2005-058 being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan 40M-1815
and 40M-1931 from Part Lot Control (Lee Paul Bowman and Marie
Valentine Bowman) (Item #6 of Report #1)
2005-059 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 42 to the Clarington Official
Plan (1494392 Ontario Limited) (Vissers Sod Farm) (Item #4 of Report
#1)
2005-060 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Jason Overholt) (Item #8 of Report #1)
2005-061 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Ash lee Hardy) (Item #8 of Report #1 )
2005-062 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Andrew Clarke) (Item #8 of Report #1)
2005-063 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Angela Kinghan) (Item #8 of Report #1)
2005-064 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Allan Easson) (Item #8 of Report #1)
2005-065 being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers
for Private Property (Mathew Alexander) (Item #8 of Report #1)
2005-066. being a by-law to declare Part 2 on Registered Plan 40R-23364 to be
surplus (approved by Council on February 14, 2005)
2005-061 being a by-law to provide for the maintenance, management, regulation
and control of the cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington and to
repeal By-laws 19-104; 81-045; 83-162; 86-030; 89-195; 89-219;
92-077; 93-118; 94-041; 95-106; 96-044 and 2001-112 (Item #1 of
Report #1)
2005-068 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Veltri and
Sons Limited) (Report #2)