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Council Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2005
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:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
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, C. Tennisco
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #5 - Confidential
Verbal Report of the Solicitor.
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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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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.
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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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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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Sandra Crandall, President, Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing in
Durham Region (CADS), thanking Council for supporting the program for
disabled skiers.
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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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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 concerns 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 Deput~ Minister/President and CEO, Ontario
Exports Inc., introducing the 7t 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 Government of
Canada committed to the New Deal - a $600 million commitment in gas
tax revenue to be shared by municipal governments in Canada and a
long-term relationship with the municipal sector.
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-Iaw #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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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.
Resolution #C-121-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information.
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GTAH Mayors & Regional Chairs Group News Release advising that on
February 18, 2005 they voted in support of the intent of the Town of
Richmond Hill's resolution to withhold its share of Regional Pooling
Costs, $15,660,000 in the 2005 Regional levy. The GTAH Mayors and
Chairs aim to bring attention to the problems inherent with GTA Pooling
Costs.
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.
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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.
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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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."
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Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 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 GT A Pooling amounts to taxation without
representation on the property owners of the City of Vaughan;
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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.
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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.
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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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Connie Vail, Public Health Nurse, Durham Region Health Department,
requesting Council assistance to aid in the awareness of ATV safety and
declare the week of May 9th to May 15th, 2005 as "ATV Safety Week".
The campaign will include media information, distribution of resources in
the community and a community event in the Ganaraska Forest.
(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.
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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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 Outstanding 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.
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THAT the Newcastle BIA elected Executive Members be endorsed by the Municipality
of Clarington.
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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;
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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.
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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.
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Martin deRond, Director of Legislative & Information Services/Town
Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that at a meeting held on February 28,
2005 their Council passed the following resolution regarding GT A/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 GTA/905 Regions will
experience a rate of growth in its population of seniors at twice
the provincial growth rate of seniors;
Whereas, the GT AI 905 Regions collectively receive only three-
quarters of the age-weighted per capita funding for total health
care services when compared to 33 reqions 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 GT A/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 A 1905 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 GTA/905 are facing a collective funding short-fall of
$88 million for 2004/05 and a deficit forecast of $126 million for
2005/06 which will require a significant reduction in health care
services for the GTA/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
GT A/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 Ping Ie
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
Declaration of
Pecuniarv Interest
Yes
No
Councillor Foster
Councillor MacArthur
Councillor Pinale
Councillor Robinson
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Mavor 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 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 the government/farmer partnership by re-
establishing long-term investment in drainage infrastructure.
d. immediately implement an action plan to address the farm
income crisis.
And further be it resolved that this resolution be circulated to all
municipalities in Ontario, all members of Parliament in Ontario, all
members of Provincial Parliament and to the Ontario Federation
of Agriculture, requesting their support and further that the
municipalities that endorse this resolution ask their local Ontario
Federation of Agriculture Committees to do the same."
Resolution #C-137 -05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the 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 GTA/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;
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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;
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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;
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AND WHEREAS the building of hospital infrastructure and the
purchasing of medical equipment and health care technology is
essential for providing effective health care in GTA/905
communities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GTA/905
Mayors and Chairs demand that the Ontario Government
immediately address the 2004/05 funding shortfalls of $88 million
for 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
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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."
IComparison EXCLUDES Northern 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 live in poverty and
entitlements for social assistance recipients fall far below the
estimated net liveable income threshold;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Greater Sudbury City
Council call on the Ontario Government to stop the National Child
Benefit Supplement claw back;
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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"
D - 23
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
Reqional 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
futu re.
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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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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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
Municipality 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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Council Meeting Minutes
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March 21, 2005
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 Ping Ie
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:05 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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