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Council Meeting Minutes
November 14, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 14,2005, 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, 1. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Operations Department, Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko
(attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Director of Emergency Services, G. Weir (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 7:40 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest during the "closed" portion of the
meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-490-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 24, 2005, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
Glenda Gies appeared before Council regarding Correspondence Item D - 6 and
Addendum to Report EGD-050-04. Ms. Gies stated that she is appearing before
Council tonight to maintain an open dialogue with Council. In general, she
understands the municipality's interests in achieving a waterfront park and would like
to work together with the municipality to achieve the goal. She agrees with the
relocation of the parking lot to the west side of Port Darlington Road; this will keep the
residential area clear. The Port Darlington Harbour Company's remaining land on the
east side of the marsh is a mixed use and she notes that she does not know how this
will impact the park. Staff's report indicated a proposed volleyball area on the west
side which she indicated could draw a fair number of people. Ms. Gies stated that
West Beach Road is not capable of carrying a large amount of traffic and that there is
not enough parking. She also reminded Council that there are no sanitary sewers on
the west side to accommodate washroom facilities. Ms. Gies requested Council to
ensure that regular opportunities for discussions occur with the community.
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting was held to consider the passage of the by-law to stop up and close
portions of the unopened road allowance between Lot 12 and Lot 13, Broken Front
Concession, former Town of Bowmanville.
No one spoke in opposition to or in support of this road closure.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-491-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Item I - 1, I - 10, I - 12, I - 14, I - 21 and I - 25.
"CARRIED"
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting
dated October 18, 2005.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to The Right
Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister and The Honourable Dalton
McGunity, Premier and President of the Council, advising that the
Region of Durham on October 19, 2005, passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to pass or amend
legislation to limit liability on municipal, provincial, federal and
privately owned lands where trail systems are established;
b) THAT the Federal Government be requested to pass or amend
legislation to limit liability on unopened railway lines and to agree
to maintain any fencing required along these railways lines; and
c) THAT the above recommendations be forwarded to the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the local
municipalities for their information."
Lakeridge Health, advising that they join other hospitals across the
GT A/905 in calling upon the Ontario Ministry of Health to improve local
access to hospital services across the GT A/905 by endorsing the
recommendations contained in "Places for Care: A Roadmap For Better
Hospital Care Close To Home For GTA/905 Residents".
Veridian Corporation, advising Council that Veridian staff have traveled
to the Miami area to assist with power restoration efforts in south Florida
to help them recover from the effects of Hurricane Wilma.
Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation meeting dated July 27,2005.
Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade meeting dated October 11, 2005.
Roger Anderson, President, Association Municipalities of Ontario,
providing Council with copies of flyers entitled "Ontario's $3 Billion
Provincial Municipal Fiscal Gap... Needs a Solution."
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), advising Council
that MPAC will work with the Ombudsman's Office during its
investigation to deal with any issues or concerns about the assessment
process. MPAC officials met representatives of the Omburdsman's
office on a number of occasions last June to answer questions about
how MPAC ensures that past re-evaluations of assessment are carried
forward and reflected in current values.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on October 19, 2005, passed the following resolution
regarding the Arterial Corridor Guidelines Study:
"a) THAT Report #2005-J-24 of the Commissioners of Planning and
Works be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2005-J-24 of the Commissioners of
Planning and Works be forwarded to the eight area municipalities
of Durham."
P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on October 19, 2005, passed the following resolution
regarding monitoring of growth trends:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-78 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-78 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the eight area municipalities, the
Durham Regional Police Services, the Durham Regional Police
Corporate Planning and Development Unit, the District Health
Council and the school boards in Durham."
Dr. D.L. Reynolds, Associate Medical Officer of Health and Jason Garay,
Epidemiologist, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the
Snapshot on Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
Bernard Moyle, Fire Marshal of Ontario and Chairperson, Fire Marshal's
Public Fire Safety Council, thanking Council for making the Schools
Out... Safely Out! Fire drill an overwhelming success. The Ontario-wide
educational fire drill held during Fire Prevention Week 2005 exceeded all
expectations with over one million students and teachers taking part
from over 2100 schools.
Paul Zed, Member of Parliament for Saint John, thanking Council for
their recent letter regarding the Nuclear Waste Management
Organization draft study report.
Lakeridge Health providing Council with a copy of the Report to
Members October 2005 newsletter.
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GT A/905 Healthcare Alliance, providing Council with a backgrounder
regarding "Places for Care: Towards a Health Care Strategy for High
Growth Regions". The four regions of the GTA/905 - Durham, Halton,
Pell and York are among the fastest growing regions in Ontario and
North America. Since 1996 they have welcomed 106,000 residents
each and every year. Population growth in the GT A/905 represents half
the annual population growth of Ontario.
Lakeridge Health, advising Council that the members of the community
may have been contacted by a company representing the Healing
Hands Busy Book requesting donations to this publication. Lakeridge
Health and the Foundations supporting the Oshawa, Whitby, Port Perry
and Bowmanville sites have no affiliation with this publication.
Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, Terry Fox Run, advising Council that
their 25th Anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope has raised over
$94,000 for cancer research through the efforts of 1765 participants.
Ms. Tillcock gives special thanks to the Operations, Engineering and
Community Services Departments, and in particular Fred Horvath, Phil
Broome, Ron Baker and Skip Crosby. She also thanks the Clarington
Firefighters and the Clarington Board of Trade for their support.
George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects,
Veridian Corporation, advising Council that they plan for a major trial of
smart meter technology in the community of Sunderland. The pilot
program will permit Veridian and its customers to evaluate new meter
technology, and will support the future mass deployment of smart
meters. The Ontario government has established a target for the
installation of 800,000 smart meters by December 2007, followed by the
deployment of smart meters for all electricity consumers by December
2010.
Sandy Archibald, Chair, Women on Course Committee, thanking Council
for their sponsorship of the 2006 Women on Course Event. In addition
to raising almost $4000, the tournament provided the opportunity to raise
awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade meeting dated September 12, 2005.
Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade meeting dated September 26, 2005.
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Mark Mattson, President and Waterkeeper, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper,
advising Council that Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has concluded their
annual beach monitoring program for 2005. Their data suggests that
Lake Ontario's beaches need a lot of help if they are going to be open
for citizens next summer and they have provided Council with their
concerns.
Steve Jacobs, Senior Project Manager, URS Canada Inc., advising
Council that the Ontario Ministry of Transportation has retained URS
Canada Inc. to undertake a Planning and Preliminary Design Study to
examine the future plan for Highway 35 from the junction of Highway
115 northerly to south of Highway 7 in the City of Kawartha Lakes and
the Regional Municipality of Durham. This study has determined the
ultimate long-term 4-laning vision/strategy for the Highway 35 corridor
and the initial strategy to address the need for capacity, safety and
operational improvements.
Patrick Olive, Commissioner, Economic Development & Tourism
Department, Region of Durham, advising that the
DurhamYorkRuralUrban Summit will be held on November 29, 2005, at
the Mill Run Golf Course in Uxbridge.
Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation,
Board of Directors, providing Council with an update on the mailing of
2005 Assessment Notices to Ontario property owners and to assure
Council that they are committed to working with the Office of the
Ombudsman in his investigation.
Minutes of the Clarington Youth Advisory Committee meeting dated
October 19, 2005.
Sheila Hall, Membership Services, Clarington Board of Trade, advising
Council that they will be making a $300.00 donation to the Bowmanville
Memorial Hospital on behalf of Mayor Mutton as a result of his Annual
Address to the Board of Trade.
Resolution #C-492-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1-1 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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I - 10 Tim Jones, Mayor, Town of Aurora, providing a copy of a book called
"Building Character: A Community's Success Story." York Region is the
first municipality in Canada to introduce character living to its
communities, and this book has been published based on the success of
that initiative.
Resolution #C-493-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be received for information.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham on October 19, 2005, passed the following resolution
regarding the management of abandoned aggregate properties:
"a) THAT Report #2005-P-77 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report #2005-P-77 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the eight area municipalities, the
Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC), the Durham
Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC), and the Aggregate
Producers Association of Ontario, MAAP Program."
Resolution #C-494-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-495-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-494-05 be amended by adding the following:
"THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 be copied to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-494-05 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS
AMENDED."
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The Honourable David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources, thanking
Council for their letter regarding the possibility of reduced day-use entry
to Darlington Provincial Park to accommodate Clarington residents who
wish to access the Lake Ontario waterfront though the existing park.
The park is popular for wildlife viewing, picnicking, hiking, cycling and
fishing. As well, it provides a wide variety of camping and day-use
services and facilities, including a popular beach, picnic areas, trails and
a children's playground among others. These facilities are provide and
maintained by the province with no cost to the municipality. He believes
that the $10 day-use fee now being charged at Darlington Provincial
Park is fair value. The day us permit allows for the entry of a single
vehicle regardless of the number of occupants. This provides access to
all of the day-use facilities and programs at a very reasonable and low
price. He believes that this is a fair and equitable arrangement for all
Ontarians regardless of their place of residence, and does not support a
lower day-use fee for residents in those municipalities that are nearest to
the provincial park.
Resolution #C-496-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information.
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Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated September 15, 2005.
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Resolution #C-497 -05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1-21 be received for information.
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier and Minister of Research and
Innovation, advising that the Region of Durham on October 19, 2005,
passed the following resolution:
"THAT the following resolution with respect to the ongoing Highway 407
East Completion Environmental Assessment (EA) that is being
undertaken by the Ministry of Transportation be endorsed:
WHEREAS the implementation of Highway 407 East extension through
Durham is a key structural element of the Regional Official Plan and is
essential to support the growth and development objectives of the
Region;
WHEREAS the original Terms of Reference (2003) for the EA called for
its completion by the end of 2004;
WHEREAS the revised Terms of Reference (2004) for the EA
rescheduled the completion date to the end of 2006;
WHEREAS with the approval of the Terms of Reference by the Ministry
of Environment, the Ministry of Transportation is now working towards a
completion date of end of 2008 for the EA;
WHEREAS the continual delays in the completion of the EA and the
construction of the Highway 407 East extension continue to:
. Present barriers to achieving many of the Region's growth
objectives and planned development, especially the development
of essential employment lands and job opportunities dependent
on the implementation of Highway 407 East extension through
Durham;
. Increase traffic congestion on the Regional road system, affecting
the arterial and local road network in the vicinity of the eastern
terminus of Highway 407 at Brock Road, and beyond; and
. Result in lasting hardship to property owners in the vicinity of the
previously recommended alignment for the 407 extension;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Regional Municipality of Durham advise the Provincial Government:
. THAT the continual delay in the implementation of the Highway
407 East Extension and the north-south freeway links in Durham
is of significant concern, given the implications on growth in the
Region; and
. THAT the Highway 407 East extension through Durham be
expedited, without further delays, including the completion of the
ongoing Environmental Assessment, detailed design, and
construction, with all necessary funding earmarked at an early
stage;
AND FURTHERMORE THAT copies of this resolution and Report
#2005-J-25 of the Commissioners of Planning and Works be forwarded
to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of the Province of Ontario;
the Honourable Harinder Takher, Minister of Transportation; John Tory,
Leader of the Official Opposition of the Province of Ontario; Durham
MPPs; and the eight area municipalities in Durham."
Resolution #C-498-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham regarding the Highway 407 East
Completion Environment Assessment be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-499-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 4 and D - 14 to D - 19, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
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D - 1 Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of their
2006 Preliminary Budget. Ms. Laliberte is requesting comments to be
received prior to the December Full Authority meeting which is
tentatively scheduled for December 14, 2005.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
D - 2 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation,
providing Council with the proposed 2006 Operating Budget and Special
Benefiting Capital Projects. In support of the operating budget, the
Region of Durham levy has been increased by $30,816.00 or 24 cents
per $100,000 assessment. The Board of Directors of Kawartha
Conservation will vote on the operating budget and associated municipal
levy on December 7, 2005.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Finance/Treasurer)
D - 3 Craig Nicholson, on behalf of the local snowmobile club, the Ontario
Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is requesting Council to proclaim
November 21 to 27,2005, as Get Ready For Snowmobiling Week.
(Proclaimed)
D - 5 Shane Morris, advising Council that he must resign from the Clarington
Traffic Management Advisory Committee.
(Thank Mr. Morris for his work on the
Committee and correspondence referred to
the Municipal Clerk)
D - 6 Glenda Gies, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc.,
advising Council that the Association has the following comments
regarding the Addendum to Report EGD-50-04, Port Darlington
Waterfront Park Master Plan Revision:
1. accommodating the Port Darlington Harbour Company and
Wiggers Custom Yachts lands by shifting the park eastwards will
result in a mixed use, with park activities occurring directly
adjacent to industrial activities.
2. relocating the parking area from adjacent to the remaining
residential area to the existing municipal lands on the west side of
Port Darlington Road will minimize traffic in the area and reduce
impacts on residents.
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There are a number of outstanding areas of concern with the conceptual
master plan for the park related to:
. the implications for the Bowmanville Marsh, including nature
trails, interpretive signage and opportunities to launch non-
motorized boats and canoes;
. the use of proposed volleyball courts for programmed
tournaments which could draw significant people to the area,
bringing traffic and the requirement for parking beyond what the
local road or available public land could accommodate;
. washrooms on the west beach side of the park where municipal
water and sanitary sewers are not available; and
. the method of transporting visitors from the east park across the
mouth of the Bowmanvi lie Marsh to the west park.
(Advised of actions taken with respect to the
Addendum to Report EGD-50-05)
John Godfrey, Minister of State and Roger Anderson, President,
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that on
June 17, 2005, Canada, Ontario, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario and the City of Toronto signed a groundbreaking agreement
under the Government of Canada's New Deal for Cities and
Communities that flows federal gas tax revenue directly to municipalities
in Ontario. As part of its New Deal for Cities and Communities, the
Government of Canada is investing $2.87 billion in gas tax funding over
five years for the benefits of Ontarians in cities and communities, large
and small.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk for the appropriate by-law to be
forwarded to Council)
Laurie Lazenby, Secretary, on behalf of the executive of the Navy
League of Canada, Bowmanville and District Branch, Royal Canadian
Sea Cadets Corps #279, requesting permission to hold Sea Cadet
tagging at selected businesses April 6, 7 and 8,2006. To date, they
have held their Tag Days at the end of September, beginning of
October. They are requesting a second weekend in the spring due to
the fact that they now have an Air Cadet Corps in Clarington.
(Approved Tag Days for April 6, 7 and 8,
2006)
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Bob Foster, on behalf of the Kendal Recreation Association, advising
that the Association supports the recommendation for lights to be
installed at Harvey Jackson Memorial Park in Kendal.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Engineering Services)
Rick Growden, Market Area General Manager, Waste Management of
Canada Corporation, advising Council that Waste Management of
Canada Corporation fully supports Miller Waste's plans to develop an
organic material processing facility at 1848 Baseline Road, Clarington.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
Keith Coulter, Commissioner, Correctional Service Canada, requesting
Council to proclaim November 13 to November 20, 2005, as Restorative
Justice Week. The theme is "Wisdom Gained Through Experience"
focusing on sharing the concrete learning and results that have come
from the growing experience of practitioners and stakeholders in the
application of restorative justice concepts and techniques.
(Proclaimed)
Liz Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization,
providing comments pertaining to Report PSD-1 07 -05 regarding the
Nuclear Waste Management Organization Draft Study Report "Choosing
a Way Forward."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning Services)
Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers Association,
advising Council that the Association passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Region's Chairman of Finance, and the Commissioner
of Finance, have warned the public of a possible double digit tax
Increase;
WHEREAS the Region's Chairman of Finance has asked the public to
tell Regional Council that they do not support a double digit tax increase;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newcastle-Bond Head
Ratepayers Association is strongly against, and do not support a double
digit tax increase, and urge the Regional Council to look at getting out of
any "unmandated services" to protect property tax payers."
(Correspondence referred to the Regional
Municipality of Durham)
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D - 4 Roxy Barnes, providing Council with comments following the tour of
Miller Waste Systems' Bloomington site. They were impressed by both
the site and the staff who were their hosts and answered all of their
questions in a very open and honest manner. Their overall impression
of Miller Waste Systems is very positive. They are encouraging Council
to proceed with Miller's proposed facility and provide leadership to show
other communities how to deal effectively with the problem of waste
management.
Resolution #C-500-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Director of Planning Services.
"CARRIED"
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The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay, advising Council that
on October 24, 2005, they passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the world has seen three major influenza outbreaks in the
20th century; experts predict that since influenza pandemics have,
historically occurred in cycles, the next global pandemic is overdue;
AND WHEREAS Ontario will have little lead time between when a
pandemic is first declared by the World Health Organization and when it
spreads to the province;
AND WHEREAS it will spread in two or more waves either in the same
or successive years, with the second wave occurring within three to nine
months of the initial outbreak;
AND WHEREAS Ontario will not have a large enough supply of
antivirals or vaccine for the entire population, requiring the province to
set priorities for who receives limited vaccine and antiviral drugs;
AND WHEREAS during a pandemic, the availability of front line workers,
including health care and emergency service workers, could be reduced
by up to one third due to illness;
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NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Terrace Bay hereby
requests the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services to
ensure that providers and the public are informed about the pandemic
and how to help protect themselves against it and that the Ministry
identify and implement a system for the provision of critical medical
supplies and establish reliable and secure purchasing, storage and
distribution systems;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to AMO, all Ontario
Municipalities and local M.P.P.s for support."
Resolution #C-501-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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James and Catherine Mailer, requesting Council to pressure the
Province of Ontario to rectify the situation of random assessments
reached by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. Phair
Avenue, Courtice, is an old residential street where very little has
changed over the years. The tax assessments for the street for the
2006 tax year vary from 9 - 35%.
Resolution #C-502-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer.
"CARRIED"
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Inky Mark, M.P., Dauphin-Swan River-Marquette, advising that
government programs have eroded the rights of Canadians to hunt and
fish. Responding to this, he has tabled a Private Member's Bill to protect
recreational hunting and fishing rights for all Canadians. He is
requesting Council to pass the following resolution:
"WHEREAS legislation governing inland fisheries is within the
jurisdiction of the federal government;
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AND WHEREAS aboriginal people have long relied on hunting and
fishing to satisfy their food needs, and have certain rights to hunt and
fish that are protected by the Constitution of Canada;
AND WHEREAS non-aboriginal settlers and pioneers in Canada also
depended on hunting and fishing for food;
AND WHEREAS hunting and fishing are part of Canada's national
heritage;
AND WHEREAS millions of Canadians participate in and enjoy hunting
and fishing;
AND WHEREAS hunting and fishing contribute significantly to the
national economy;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington request that the Government of Canada enact Private
Members Bill C391, the Heritage Hunting and Fishing Protection Act to
protect in Canada the right to hunt and fish. No law of Canada shall be
construed or applied so as to deprive a person of this right and the
Minister of Canadian Heritage shall enter into discussions with the
provinces with a view to securing on behalf of all Canadians their
continued right to hunt and fish, subject only to any reasonable limits as
may be established by law."
Resolution #C-503-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Bill Hasiuk, requesting permission to hold the Annual Farmer's
Christmas Procession of Lights on December 7, 2005. He is also asking
that Council direct staff to acquire the necessary permits from the
Region of Durham and the necessary signatures from the Police and
Fire Departments.
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Resolution #C-504-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Road Occupancy Permit for the Annual Farmer's Christmas Procession of
Lights on December 7,2005 be approved; and
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be referred to staff to complete the necessary
process.
"CARRIED"
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Zena Burns advising that the MPP for Niagara Falls is representing
grandparents at a meeting at Queen's Park on November 24 when the
second reading of a bill regarding grandparents' rights is being
considered. Ms. Burns is requesting Councils from across Durham
Region to pray for the passage of this bill.
Resolution #C-505-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
D - 19
Confidential Property Matter.
Resolution #C-506-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes
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NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
November 14, 2005
Resolution #C-507 -05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 14,
2005, be approved.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Addendum to Report EGD-050-04 - Port Darlington Waterfront Park -
Conceptual Master Plan
Resolution #C-508-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Addendum to Report EGD-50-04 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-509-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Addendum to Report EGD-50-04 be received;
THAT the revised Conceptual Master Plan for the East Beach portion of the Port
Darlington Waterfront Park be approved;
THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report EGD-50-04 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes
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OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-51 0-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a
motion of new business at this time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-511-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports nuclear energy;
AND WHEREAS Atomic Energy of Canada Limited has built nuclear reactors in
China ahead of time and under budget;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province of Ontario be advised
that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington fully supports Nuclear New Build
at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station "B" site;
AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited as the preferred supplier of the new nuclear
reactor;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Province of Ontario, to
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and the Regional Municipality of Durham.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Pecuniary
Council Member Yea Nay Interest Absent
Councillor Foster X
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Council Meeting Minutes
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OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Robinson requested the intersection of Ruddell Road and Highway 2
be monitored for speeding.
Mayor Mutton advised Council that he has received a large amount of enquiries
regarding the Bowmanville Zoo. He noted that the Bowmanville Zoo is not in
peril.
Resolution #C-512-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Item D - 19 pertaining to a
property matter.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 7:55 p.m.
Resolution #C-513-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-514-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-210 to 2005-217, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-210
being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Lakeridge Health Corporation for the Purposes
of Operating the LHC Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program
2005-211
being a by-law to authorize a Municipal Funding Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and The Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Revenues
under the New Deal for Cities and Communities
Council Meeting Minutes
BY-LAWS
2005-212
2005-213
2005-214
2005-215
2005-216
2005-217
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being a by-law to waive the payment of fees for minor variance applications
to permit the construction of ramps, lifts and elevators for the purposes of
gaining wheelchair accessibility to homes and to amend By-law 96-032, as
amended
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-145, a by-law respecting the
appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing
Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors
being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Peninsula Contracting Inc. Fonthill, Ontario, to
enter into agreement for the Guide Rail Installation
being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Douglas Pearson Millburn,
in respect to the purchase of 46A West Beach Road, Part lot 23, Plan 150,
Part Lot 10, Broken Front Concession, Former Town of Bowmanville
being a by-law to declare a portion of an unopen road allowance situated
between Lot 12 and Lot 13, Broken Front Concession, former Town of
Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington to be surplus, to stop up
and close as a public highway a portion of the road allowance situated
between Lot 12 and Lot 13, Broken Front Concession, former Town of
Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington and to authorize the
conveyance of a portion of the road allowance situated between Lot 12 and
Lot 13, Broken Front Concession, former Town of Bowmanville, now in the
Municipality of Clarington to Bowmanville Creek Developments Inc.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-515-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-210 to 2005-217, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Council Meeting Minutes
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-516-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-218 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
14th day of November, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-517 -05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-218 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
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Resolution #C-518-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
"CARRI ED"
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