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DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
1. Debbie Clarice, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor,
Oshawa, L1G 3S2 - Newcastle Meadows Subdivision - Argent Park
2. Diane and Doug MacKenzie, 106 Clayton Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1 C 4N9 -
Newcastle Meadows Subdivision - Argent Park
3. Mary Rycroft, G.M. Sernas and Associates, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby,
L1N 8Y7 - Report PD- 078 -00
4. Bob Willsher, 323 Church Street, Newcastle, 1,113 106 - Report PD- 078 -00
5. Joe Whibbs, Chair, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington
Catholic District School Board, 1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough,
L9J 7M3 - Report PD- 078 -00
6. Debbie and Andrea Vice, 4220 Townline Road North, R.R. #2, Blackstock,
LOB 1130 - Paper Sludge
COMMUNICATIONS
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I- 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 18 and
June 15, 2000
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Council Agenda - 2 - September 11, 2000
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I - 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham - "A Made -in- Durham
Governance Solution"
I - 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Need for Emergency Shelter
Civic Summit
I - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Cleric, Region of Durham -'Who Does What' Committee
I - 5 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated July 3, 2000
I - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated June 14, 2000
I - 7 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of May 2000
I - 8 Sandy Archibald, Owner, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd. - Apple
Blossom Fruit Wine & Food Festival
I - 9 Minutes of the Valley 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated August 22, 2000
1-10 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - "Comments
on Removing Roadblocks - The Draft Strategic Transportation Plan for the
Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton - Wentworth"
1- 11 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Direct Democracy Through Municipal
Referendums Act, 2000
I - 12 Peter North, Provincial Co- ordinator, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, Office of Community Sports and Recreation Development - Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence
I - 13 Bryne Purchase, Deputy Minister of Finance - 2000 Community Reinvestment
Fund (CRF)
I - 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated July 17, 2000
I - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - "Intensive Agricultural Operations in Rural
Ontario"
I- 16 Bruce Taylor, City Cleric, City of Pickering - "Made -in- Durham Governance
Solution"
I- 17 Scott Bolton, Technical Support, Region of Durham - Cleaning and Cement
Mortar Lining Watermains
Council Agenda -3 - September 11, 2000
I- 18 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated
March 20, 2000
I- 19 Councillor Iry Harrell, Chairman, Governance Review Committee, City of
Oshawa - "Made -in- Durham Governance Solution"
I- 20 News Release from CRTC - New Area Code
I -21 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs -
Provincial Offences Act (POA)
I - 22 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for the month of June, 2000
I - 23 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Illegal Storage of Paper Sludge
I - 24 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Immunization Program for Influenza
I - 25 Greater Toronto Services Board - 1999 Annual Report
I - 26 Johanne Curodeau, Manager, Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Department of
Justice Canada - Sexual Exploitation of Children
I - 27 Sue Peterson, Community and Corporate Development, Safe Drinking Water
Foundation - Requesting Donations
I - 28 Mike Rayner, Counsel, Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Maintenance
Guidelines for Agricultural Drains
I - 29 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Board of Directors Meeting,
June 24, 2000
I - 30 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Long -Term Care Land Ambulance
Implementation Steering Committee
1-31 Association of Municipalities of Ontario -Bill 100, "An Act to Promote
Efficiency in the Municipal Electricity Sector and to Protect Consumers from
Unjustified Rate Increases
I - 32 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - ITER Project
1-33 Sharon L. Glover, Executive Director, The Brewers of Ontario -Waste Diversion
Organization Interim Report
I - 34 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Water Treatment Plants
Council Agenda - 4 - September 11, 2000
1-35 Government of Canada -New Transportation Plan - MOX Shipment
1-36 Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment -Operation Clean Water
I - 37 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation - Heritage
Retail Sales Tax Rebate Program
1-38 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs -Strict Environmental
Safeguards for Agricultural Practices
1-39 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham -Nutrient Management Planning and the Issue of
Interim Control By -laws
I - 40 Nancy Bennett, Corporate Director, Communications and Bette Hodgins,
Executive Associate, Patient Relations, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Patient
Relations Programs
I - 41 David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc. - Final Notice Letter
I - 42 Derek Pinto, Information Officer, Rabies Research Unit, Ministry of Natural
Resources - Aerial Baiting Program
I - 43 Durham Region - Information Newsletter - Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining
Watermain
I - 44 Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope - Future Prospects of the
Municipality
I - 45 Joanne Monaghan, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Quality of
Life Infrastructure Program"
I - 46 Pat Marjerrison - New Sidewalk and Driveway
I - 47 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - OSTAR Infrastructure Funding
Guidelines Released
I - 48 Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Transfer of Social
Housing to Municipalities
I - 49 David Clark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian Corporation - Interest
Payments
I - 50 Willie Grieve, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Telus - 905
Area Code
Council Agenda - 5 - September 11, 2000
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1-51 Town of Ajax, Games Organizing Committee - Thank You Letter
I - 52 Catharine Tozer, Chairperson, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Mill
Rates
I - 53 Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch, Industry
Canada - Community Access Program
I - 54 John Daly, Legislative Coordinator, Region of Peel - Protecting Ontario's Water
1-55 M. de Rond, Cleric, Town of Ajax -Question on Ballot regarding "...Negotiate
Amalgamation with the City of Pickering..."
I - 56 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated May 11,
May 25, June 15, July 6, July 27 and August 22, 2000
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D - 1 Walter H. Gibson, Terry Fox Organizer, Bowmanville - Terry Fox Day
D - 2 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week 2000 - Quilt Heritage Week
D - 3 Maureen Mumford, Secretary, Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association - Fall Festival
D - 4 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - Review of
the GTSB - Phase 1 Report, Addressing GTA -wide Challenges
D - 5 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - A GTA
Countryside Strategy - Strategic Directions
D - 6 Susan Shetler, Durham Region People Against Pornography - White Ribbon
Week
D - 7 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Walterton (Brockton) Relief Agencies
D - 8 T.M. Calhoun, President, Clarington Fire Fighter's Association - Fire Fighter's
Memorial Day
D - 9 Carla Rhody, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project - Breakfast for
Learning Week
D -10 Carol Wonnacott - Toastmasters Month
Council Agenda - 6 - September 11, 2000
D -11 Petition from Residents - Rezoning Application #ZBA.2000.017
D -12 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services, Municipality of Chatham -Kent -
Ministry of Transportation Long -Term Policy
D-13 Sharon Vize, Deputy Clerk, Town of Ancaster -Ontario Cash Crop Producers
D-14 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa - Keele Valley
Landfill Site
D-15 Steph Palmateer, Clerk, Town of Cobalt -School Board Payments
D46 Michelle K.M. Albanese, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Board of Directors
Chair of Fundraising - Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust
D —17 Lois Corbett, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance - Ontario Safe
Drinking Water Act
D - 18 Gord Perks, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) - Waste Diversion
Organization
D - 19 Ross Snetsinger, Chair, Rail Ways to the Future Committee - Rail Renewal and
Transit Improvements
D - 20 Marianne McBride, Ganaraska Pines forwarding correspondence from Deborah
Tinmouth - Forest Patrol Report
D - 21 Robert G. Doumani, Aird & Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors - Development
Charges Act, 1997
D - 22 Jack Layton, 1St Vice - President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - National
Housing Policy Options Team
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has been selected by ITER Canada as
the community to host the International Fusion Energy Research Centre;
WHEREAS this significant energy project would allow Ontario and Canada to
benefit from major foreign investment, job creation, increased tax revenue and
economic development opportunities;
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WHEREAS this project is an international research project that would see Canada
as having access to state -of -the art technology being developed through the
project for Canadian Industry and Universities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington reaffirm its support of ITER Canada putting forward a proposal to be
host for the siting of the International Fusion Energy Research Centre; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable
Jean Chretien, MP, Alex Sheppard, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Mike
Harris, Durham MPP's, Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and to
Canada's ITER Board."
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 5, 2000
2. Report CD -42 -00 - Retirement - Lucky the Fire Dog
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Report PD- 078 -00 - Official Plan Amendment Application, Rezoning Application
and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Foster Creek Developments and Robert
Stephenson, Part Lots 29 and 30, Concession 2, Former Village of Newcastle
(Tabled to Council at the General Purpose and Administration Meeting of
September 5, 2000)
OTHER BUSINESS
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 18 and
June 15, 2000. (Copies of the minutes are attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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I — 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on June 28, 2000, considered the following resolution of the
City of Oshawa:
41. THAT City Council endorse the proposal submitted by the
consultant entitled `A Made -in- Durham Governance Solution' as
the approach to governance reform in Durham Region.
2. THAT all area municipalities, including Durham Region, be
requested to participate in this governance process to achieve a
Made -in- Durham governance solution."
Subsequently Regional Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT Correspondence Item 9258 from the City of Oshawa be referred
to the September 20, 2000 Council meeting."
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1-3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising the Social
Development Council, Ajax-Pickering, that the Council of the Region of Durham
on June 28, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, the murder /suicide in Pickering on June 20, 2000, was a
tragic event that has shaken the life of our communities;
WHEREAS, it is only the latest of a series of incidents to again indicate
the failure of the criminal justice system and the immediate need of the
community to provide an emergency shelter within the community;
WHEREAS, the Social Development Council of Ajax - Pickering was
founded by the Councils of the two respective municipal corporations with
the express purpose of meeting unmet community needs;
WHEREAS, the need for an emergency shelter has been identified in our
research, notably the Ajax - Pickering Community Profits and the
Community Wellness Study;
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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
September 11, 2000
This Council convene a Civic Summit, a meeting of representatives from
the Councils of the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering, the Chairman of
the Region of Durham and the Members of the Parliament of Canada for
Pickering Ajax- Uxbridge and for Whitby -Ajax, and the Members of the
Ontario Legislative Assembly for the same electoral districts with
ourselves, the Ajax - Pickering Womens' Centre and other appropriate
community partners for the purpose of finding solutions with respect to
the failure of the criminal justice system and the urgent need of the Town
of Ajax and the City of Pickering to provide emergency shelter and secure
affordable housing. That the Board of Directors authorize the Executive
Director to take the steps necessary to arrange such Summit."
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on June 28, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"1) THAT the Public Works Officials `Who Does What' Committee
prepare Terms of Reference for a Request for Proposal for a Stage
II Report which will provide financial analysis and business case
development for concepts identified in Stage I of the Service
Review Report;
2) THAT cost sharing arrangements with Area Municipalities with
respect to funding the proposed Stage II Report be explored; and
3) THAT the Public Works Officials `Who Does What' Committee
report back to Regional Council on these issues, including cost
estimates for the study, in September 2000;
4) THAT Correspondence Item #257, and all other items of
correspondence from area municipalities on this matter, be referred
to the Works Committee."
For Council's information, parts 1, 2 and 3 of the resolution were tabled
until the Regional Council meeting of September 6, 2000. Part 4 was
adopted.
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I - 5 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting held on July 3, 2000.
(A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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I - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated June 14, 2000. (A copy of the
minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-7 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of May, 2000. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-8 Sandy Archibald, Owner, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd., thanking the
Municipality of Clarington for their assistance in malting the Apple Blossom Fruit
Wine & Food Festival a great success. The festival generated $4,000.00, enabling
Big Brothers to continue their support to fatherless boys & girls in our
community. It also provided the opportunity for Archibald Orchards & Estate
Winery and eight other wineries to showcase a growing industry in the agri-
tourism sector - fruit wines. They were pleased with the community response for
their first year and plan to hold this event annually. She commends the
Municipality's foresight in continuing to recognize the value in tourism events
such as this. They provide a "Quality of Life" benefit for residents, an attraction
for potential new residents and a source of economic growth through visitations.
Finally, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald want to thank the mayor, council and staff for the
tremendous amount of support they have received as their business has "grown ".
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1-9 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated August 22, 2000. (A copy
of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
1-10 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board adopted Clause 1 of
Transportation Committee Report No. 10, entitled "Comments on Removing
Roadblocks - The Draft Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton - Wentworth" and by so doing, adopted:
(a) a strategy as a foundation to maintaining and improving the economic
health and competitiveness of the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton -
Wentworth and the quality of life of the area's residents; and
(b) actions for implementing the Strategic Transportation Plan.
The following recommendations, in particular, are being drawn to our attention:
GTSB member municipalities are requested to protect the GTA transit
corridors identified in the Strategic Transportation Plan and ensure
supportive land use policies for these corridors through their official plans
as they are reviewed.
GO Transit, GTSB member municipalities and their transit operating
agencies are requested to participate in a co- operative process to develop a
GTA -wide transit coordination protocol to provide a common basis for
approaching inter - regional transit coordination issues.
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• The provincial government has been requested, in consultation with the
Greater Toronto Services Board and GTSB member municipalities, to
identify and implement, including enforcement, a network of high
occupancy vehicle lanes on 400 - series highways in the Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton - Wentworth.
• The necessary background studies to support regional development charge
by -laws for GO Transit growth related improvements are to be completed
as expeditiously as possible, and the appropriate by -laws presented for
approval no later than October 2000.
(A copy of the report is available in the Cleric's Department.)
I - 1 I M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax passed
By -laws 52 -2000 and 53 -2000 on May 15, 2000, in accordance with the Direct
Democracy Through Municipal Referendums Act, 2000 and the recently approved
regulations.
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1-12 Peter North, Provincial Co- ordinator, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, Office of Community Sports and Recreation Development, thanking
the Municipality of Clarington for nominating Allison Larsh for the Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence. Overall, they received one hundred and twenty -six
nominations and they were very pleased to see twenty -eight nominees from our
region (Central). Upon reviewing the applications, they were extremely
impressed with the achievements of all of the nominees. All nominees should be
commended for their participation in sport, voluntarism and for the leadership
qualities they exhibit. The nominees, their families and their communities should
be extremely proud of their accomplishments. All nominees will be receiving
correspondence from the Hon. Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, together with a lapel pin created specially to recognize the Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence. The successful recipients for Central Region are:
Michelle Schurer
Kurtis Wagar
Tabitha Robinson
Alex McLaughlin
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1- 13 Bryne Purchase, Deputy Minister of Finance, advising Council that the third
installment of the 2000 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) for our
municipality will be processed during the week- of August 4, 2000. This quarterly
payment, to be made by electronic funds transfer, is for the period July through
September 2000.
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As in prior years, the province will conduct a review of all 2000 LSR costs at
year -end. Adjustments will be made to both the 2000 CRF allocation and LSR
billings to reflect the net changes in year -end costs from the LSR forecasts.
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I - 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated July 17, 2000. (A copy
of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence).
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I - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham providing Council with the consultation paper
entitled "Intensive Agricultural Operations in Rural Ontario," which addresses a
very important issue, specifically the matter of intensified farming and nutrient
management. Municipalities and regional governments need to find the balance
of accommodating agriculture while at the same time, protecting our environment.
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I - 16 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising that the Council of the City
of Pickering on August 8, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT Report to Council MO 02 -00 concerning a proposal
submitted by The Berkeley Consulting Group to Oshawa Council
to undertake a `Made -in- Durham Governance Solution' be
received;
2. THAT the City of Oshawa be advised that Pickering Council
endorses The Berkeley Consulting Group study in principle,
subject to Council confirming a specific financial contribution at a
later date, prior to the commencement of the study, once additional
details on the cost - sharing formula are available; and
THAT a copy of the Report be forwarded to Oshawa Council and
all other municipalities in Durham, including Durham Region."
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1-17 Scott Bolton, Technical Support, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham will be Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining watermains in
Bowmanville. This work will take place late August of 2000 with a completion
date of November 30, 2000, and will be carried out with the least possible
inconvenience to consumers. The area includes - Flett Street (from Jane Street to
Parkway Crescent), Jane Street, Liberty Street (from King Street to Baseline
Road), Nelson Street (from Liverpool Road to East limit), Orchardview
Boulevard, Parkway Avenue, Parkway Crescent, Simpson Avenue (from King
Street to Southway Drive) and Southway Drive.
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I - 18 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee meeting
dated March 20, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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I - 19 Councillor Iry Harrell, Chairman, Governance Review Committee, City of
Oshawa writing to Roger Anderson, Chairman, Regional Municipality of
Durham, advising Mr. Anderson that the City of Oshawa looks forward to a full
discussion on the issue of a Made -in- Durham governance solution.
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1-20 News Release from CRTC, announcing a new area code to be added in the 905
region. Toronto area telephone subscribers now served by the 905 area code will
soon be assigned an additional code and will move to 10 -digit dialing. The new
code to be announced shortly will be in place by June 9, 2001. These changes
will affect all telephone subscribers in the 905 area code -- the south central
portion of Ontario surrounding Toronto. This decision by the Canadian Radio -
television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is the result of a public
process aimed at finding a solution to a shortage of telephone numbers in the 905
area code.
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1-21 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs,
providing the Municipality with an update on the status of the implementation of
the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative. The ministry continues to
build upon the lessons learned from the transfers to their seven demonstration
sites: the City of North Bay, the Town of Caldon, the City of Brampton, the City
of Mississauga, the Regional Municipality of York, the City of Barrie and the
District Municipality of Muskoka. The ministry continues to receive submissions
from municipalities interested in assuming responsibilities for POA functions. In
April and May, they received submissions from the following sites, representing
35 municipalities:
• Regional Municipality of Durham, representing the Oshawa court service
area;
• Regional Municipality of Niagara, representing the St. Catharines, Niagara
Falls and Welland court services area;
• Region of Ottawa - Carleton, representing the Ottawa court service area; and
• City of Toronto, representing the Toronto court service area
The ministry has completed its formal review of these submissions and
implementation planning is now proceeding. Their most recent submission
review date was June 16, 2000. They received a new submission from the City of
Kenora court service area. It is currently under review. Finally, they would like
to remind us that the two -year voluntary period is drawing to a close.
Municipalities have until March 31, 2001 to participate in the voluntary process.
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I - 22 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of June 2000. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-23 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, requesting that he be kept informed regarding
the illegal storage of paper sludge near Concession 10 in Clarington. Mr.
O'Toole has Minister Newman's assurance that comprehensive material testing
will be completed to ensure that our constituents' water and health is not
adversely affected.
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1-24 Association of Municipalities of Ontario announcing free flu vaccines. Ontario is
the first jurisdiction in North America to provide universal access to a publicly
funded immunization program for influenza. The Ministry of Health and Long
Term Care is expanding its publicly funded influenza immunization program to
ensure all Ontarians are eligible for a vaccination shot every year. The Provincial
Government will spend $38 million, $31 million of which is new funding, to
administer 7.9 million doses of influenza vaccine this year. The municipal cost of
implementing this initiative will vary according to the number of inoculations
administered through local public health units. Any cost to municipalities
resulting from increased work in local public health departments must be
balanced with the positive effect that immunization can have on workplace
absenteeism. Since there are a number of different ways of receiving the flu
vaccine, the municipal cost resulting from this new initiative is uncertain.
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I - 25 Greater Toronto Services Board, providing the Municipality of Clarington with
their 1999 Annual Report. (A copy of the report is available in the Cleric's
Department.)
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1-26 Johann Curodeau, Manager, Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Department of
Justice Canada, providing the Municipality of Clarington with a copy of their
response to Bruce Taylor, City of Pickering regarding sexual exploitation of
children. In November 1999, A. Anne McLellan's department released a
consultation paper on child victims and the criminal justice system that sets out
options for Criminal Code changes. This paper examines the possible creation of
additional specific offences against children, such as criminal physical abuse,
criminal neglect and child homicide, sentencing to prevent re- offending against
children, and facilitating the testimony of child witnesses. The paper seeks the
opinions of all Canadians concerned with the welfare of children. Although the
formal period for receiving written responses from the public ended on March 31,
2000, late submissions are acceptable. The analysis of the responses to the
consultation paper will continue into the fall.
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1-27 Sue Peterson, Community and Corporate Development, Safe Drinking Water
Foundation, requesting donations to the Foundation. Over one year ago the Safe
Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) sent rural municipalities a request for
financial support which was not very fruitful. SDWF is launching a two -year
research project to count and identify viruses and bacteria in rural drinking water
supplies, and then compare this analysis with statistics for water borne diseases
for the same communities. SDWF has just hired its first lab technician to work on
developing the methods and procedures require to carry out this research. This
month, two scientists, one from Japan and one from Denmark are arriving to help
pioneer this project. Canada is the only country in the developed world that
doesn't have national drinking water regulations.
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I - 28 Mike Rayner, Counsel, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, writing to
Paul Courey, Paroian Raphael, Barristers and Solicitors regarding maintenance
guidelines for agricultural drains. Mr. Rayner addresses Mr. Courey's concerns
as follows:
1. a statement that the federal government does not have jurisdiction under
the Fisheries Act to regulate agricultural drains unless those drains are also
natural watercourses;
2. decisions regarding the harmful alteration, disruption and destruction of
fish habitat with respect to agricultural drains should be made by
municipal councils, in this case, the Council of Elgin County; and
3. having Conservation Authorities in a position to "police" municipal
councils and "approving" the actions of the municipal councils.
In Mr. Rayner's opinion the concerns are unnecessary.
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I - 29 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, updating the Municipality of Clarington
of the results of the AMO Board of Directors meeting dated June 24, 2000. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-30 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
AMO /Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care Land Ambulance Implementation
Steering Committee ( LAISC) has suspended future meetings, with mutual
agreement, until several key funding decisions are confirmed by the Province.
Mr. Tilson, MPP and Provincial Co -Chair recommends that the Committee
meetings be suspended until the provincial government deals with the funding
issues since discussions on other transition issues would be difficult as many of
them relate to funding. Municipal representatives to LAISC agreed that until the
Province responds to the municipal position on funding, further discussions would
not be fruitful. Specifically, the two most critical funding issues municipalities
have been awaiting an answer on relate to base costs and the mandated 1996
response time standard.
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1-31 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the passing of Bill
100. Bill 100, "An Act to promote efficiency in the municipal electricity sector
and to protect consumers from unjustified rate increases ", passed first reading on
June 20, before the House summer recess. It is anticipated that the Government
will move quickly to pass the legislation in the Fall legislative session. The
legislation imposes a defacto moratorium on distribution rate increases until
February 2003. Municipal representatives and AMO staff met with staff from the
Ministries of Energy, Science and Technology (MEST), Finance, and Municipal
Affairs and Housing (MMAH) on July 24 to discuss municipal concerns with the
proposed legislation. At the meeting, municipalities underlined the following four
issues:
1) Lack of level playing field
2) Uncertainly over market -based rate of return
3) Value of assets compromised
4) Timing
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1-32 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for keeping him updated
regarding the ITER project and how it can relate to the status of Durham College.
Mr. O'Toole has spoken in favour of Clarington receiving this facility and he
believes that a project of ITER's stature will benefit the people of our community.
With regard to Durham College's efforts to become a university, he is in complete
agreement with the proposal put forward by Gary Polonsky.
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1-33 Sharon L. Glover, Executive Director, The Brewers of Ontario, providing Council
with The Brewers of Ontario's comments regarding Waste Diversion
Organization Interim Report. As operators of a world recognized packaging
management system that recovers, reuses and recycles 97.6% of half a million
tonnes of beer packaging annually, Ontario brewers have made a significant
contribution to waste diversion in Ontario through operation of a refillable bottle
based deposit- refund system. Recognized world wide, The Beer Store packaging
management system avoids $31 million in municipal waste management costs
annually.
(Receive for Information)
1-34 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment has issued corrective orders to 72 water treatment plants following
an inspection blitz. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment released results
from its recent inspection of 241 water treatment plants. Of the total, 131
treatment plants were found to have `deficiencies' in their operations. 72 plants
were issued field orders to take corrective measures. MOE Field orders were
issued for one or more of the four following reasons:
Summary of Correspondence - 10 - September 11, 2000
• Insufficient number of chemical /bacteriological samples being taken
• Inadequate maintenance of disinfection samples being taken;
• Lack of chlorination or coagulation /floculation/filtration treatment; and
• Improper certification or training of plant operators
Given the upcoming discussions on drinking water at AMO's annual conference,
and continued political and media interest on the issue, AMO will be compiling
information on municipal drinking water operations and infrastructure needs.
AMO is seeking information from a representative sample of municipalities that
are facing significant funding shortfalls associated with maintaining or upgrading
their water operations and /or infrastructure. The information AMO is seeking
includes a brief description of our municipal drinking water operations and
infrastructure needs, the approximate cost of the required investment, and whether
your municipality has received funding through provincial and /or federal funding
mechanisms over the last five years.
(Receive for Information)
1-35 Government of Canada news release, advising Council of the new transportation
plan filed for MOX shipment from Russia. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
(AECL) has submitted a new Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) to
Transport Canada for the air transport of one shipment of mixed oxide (MOX)
fuel test samples into Canada from the Russian Federation. The samples will be
tested at AECL's Chalk River Laboratories. The ERAP will be available for
public comment for 28 days. Under the new emergency response plan, it is
proposed that the Russian MOX shipment be shipped by air to a Department of
National Defense air base in either Trenton, Ontario, or Bagotville, Quebec. The
new ERAP replaces AECL's original plan to transport the shipment along the St.
Lawrence Seaway to Cornwall. The shipment of MOX fuel samples is low -risk.
The trace amount of radiation is so small that it poses no significant risk to health,
safety or the environment. The fuel is in a stable, solid ceramic form inside a
sealed zirconium alloy element and transported in a container that meets Canadian
and international safety standards.
(Receive for Information)
1-36 Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, announcing the plan of Operation
Clean Water. Operation Clean Water is already underway with the inspections
MOE are undertaking of every municipal water treatment facility in the province.
The Drinking Water Protection Regulation will apply to water treatment and
distribution systems that require approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act,
including municipal waterworks and other large systems. The regulation will
make Ontario's standards for the protection of drinking water quality among the
toughest in Canada.
(Receive for Information)
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1-37 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, providing
information on the Ontario government's new provincial Heritage Retail Sales
Tax Rebate Program. Under this program, the government will rebate owners of
heritage properties the provincial sales tax - up to $3,000.00 - paid on building
materials purchased for the purpose of preserving or restoring eligible heritage
properties. This is available for materials purchased after May 4, 1999 to
December 31, 2000. Through this tax incentive, the provincial government is
supporting the investment that heritage property owners make in preserving their
heritage properties and is encouraging further preservation work. Developed in
co- operative with the Ministry of Finance, this program provides municipalities
across the province with an opportunity to help support the individual
preservation efforts of heritage property owners. They are asking municipalities
to help facilitate delivery of this program by making the rebate application forms
available to applicants in municipal offices. As approval for work done on
designated properties is currently a municipal responsibility, they are also asking
municipalities to note on the application form that this approval has been given
prior to the applicant submitting the rebate claim to the Ministry of Finance.
(Receive for Information)
1-38 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, advising Council that Ontario
proposes strict environmental safeguards for agricultural practices. The Ontario
government's proposal for clear, enforceable province -wide legislation regulating
agricultural operations was released by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs. The government will consult on this proposal over the summer to
develop the most comprehensive bill of its kind in the country for introduction
this fall. The proposed legislation would include:
• Defining categories for types of farms including livestock operations
• Developing standards according to the size of farms for agricultural practices
including manure handling, storage and application
• Providing strict enforcement authority
• Setting out penalties and fines for infractions
(Receive for Information)
1-39 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a directive from the
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding nutrient management
planning and the issue of interim control by -laws passed in accordance with the
Planning Act.
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"WHEREAS the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998 is
intended to promote farm practices in a way that balances the needs of the
agricultural community with provincial health, safety and environment
concerns; pursuant to subsection 9(1) of the Act I direct that an
agricultural operation proposed to be carried on in an area which is the
subject of an interim control by -law under the Planning Act shall be
deemed not to be carried on as a normal farm practice until a by -law
providing for nutrient management planning, minimum distance
separation and manure storage has been passed."
(Receive for Information)
1-40 Nancy Bennett, Corporate Director, Communications and Bette Hodgins,
Executive Associate, Patient Relations, Lakeridge Health Corporation, informing
Council about the Patient Relations program at Lakeridge Health and ensuring
that we are aware of the avenues available to us should we receive inquiries or
complaints related to their hospitals or programs. The Patient Relations program
was developed to provide patients and families with an avenue to give them
feedback, both positive and negative. Their goal is to assist them with the
resolution of issues and share the feedback with staff and continuously seek better
ways to deliver their services.
(Receive for Information)
1-41 David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc., bringing to Council's attention a final
notice letter they received. Wilmot Creek has advertised in the Community Guide
for a number of years. They recently received a rather curt and strong final notice
letter relative to a $7.00 late payment invoice. They bring this to our attention
only for public relations reasons. They do not advertise in this Guide in order to
increase sales but out of a responsibility to the Clarington Community. It would
have been much nicer to have received a phone call rather than the letter.
(Receive for Information)
1-42 Derek Pinto, Information Officer, Rabies Research Unit, Ministry of Natural
Resources, informing Council of the September 2000 aerial baiting program to
control fox rabies. The MNR has been aerial baiting to vaccinate foxes for more
than 10 years. The program has been highly effective, almost eliminating the
incidence of the fox strain of rabies in our area. They must keep up the effort if
they are to effectively control and eventually eliminate fox rabies in Ontario.
September 18 - 25, 2000, the Rabies Research Unit will drop 800,000 baits in
central and western Ontario to stamp out lingering prevalence of the fox strain of
the rabies virus. Due to the nature of rabies and its unpredictability in wildlife
populations, the exact area and dates are tentative.
(Receive for Information)
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1-43 Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of an Information Newsletter
regarding cleaning and cement -mortar lining watermain on streets. The
contractor, Main Rehabilitation Co. Limited, will be mobilizing equipment and
personnel on site to commence work during the week of August 28, 2000.
Construction will begin with the installation of the temporary watermain the week
of August 28, and should be finishing cleanup and restoration in the last week in
September. This schedule is, of course, dependent on the weather. Their staff
will be working with the contractor to ensure that the work is completed as soon
as possible. During construction, access to driveways should be maintained in
most instances. Traffic detours or delays can be expected but access to all
commercial and local properties will be maintained at all times including
emergency traffic and garbage collection.
(Receive for Information)
I - 44 Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope, advising that the
Township of Hope on June 6, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"Be it resolved that this Council has received and accepted the report from
Clarington regarding the Future Prospects of the Municipality of
Clarington and confirm that we are interested in continuing to explore
partnerships and possible realignment issues."
(Receive for Information)
1-45 Joanne Monaghan, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, welcoming
the investment of a new $2.6 billion infrastructure program announced in the
federal 2000 -2001 budget. The goals of the program reflect key components of
FCM's Fall 1999 "Quality of Life Infrastructure Program" proposal. Through the
collective efforts of all FCM Members, the objective of a new national
infrastructure program was reached. The new program called "Infrastructure
Canada ", is a positive achievement but it is only a first step towards building a
better quality of life in Canadian communities. For the 2001 -2202 budget they
are calling for additional funding and initiatives from the federal government and
are seeking the help of all Members. They need our involvement to secure the
support of both provincial /territorial and federal leaders. Their success is built
upon their collective capacity to deliver consistent messages.
(Receive for Information)
1-46 Pat Marjerrison, complimenting the contractor and the municipality's supervisor
that installed her new driveway. A new sidewalk was installed in front of her lot
this summer. Because of the increase in the pitch caused by the new sidewalk, it
was necessary to reconstruct her driveway as it drops quite a few feet down to her
garage. Mr. and Mrs. Marjerrison were quite concerned about the drainage at the
bottom of the drive, as any error in calculation would have caused their garage to
fill with water at the first rainstorm. The contractor tools great pains to make sure
the drainage was just right, going over the plans with the municipality's engineers
and checking with a water hose to make sure the water ran where it should. This
attention was above and beyond anything they had expected.
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September 11, 2000
Mrs. Marjerrison would also like to compliment the supervisor from the town for
the attention he gave to them and to their driveway, making sure they were
satisfied. She was not so impressed however, with the contractor who laid their
sod. When she made a few suggestions, like filling in the hollows between their
lawn and the new sod so that overall look would be smoother, she was ignored.
When the contractor was laying the sod, he didn't even try to make the seams fit,
there were holes and gaps that she hope will fill in with grass. They will have to
do considerable work to make their lawn look good again.
(Receive for Information)
1-47 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Ontario Government
recently announced that $240 million of a total of $600 million in the Ontario
Small Town and Rural Development Infrastructure Program (OSTAR) has been
earmarked for public health and safety projects. The funds will be disbursed over
2 years. The amount is meant primarily to assist municipalities of less than
100,000 population, with capital costs associated with the new water regulation
requirements and orders from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). However,
those municipalities already in full compliance may apply for funding for another
health and safety project priority, including bridges, sewage works, dams and
storm sewers, ferries, and some municipal building conditions. The health and
safety priority project must be approved by municipal council or the Local
Services Board. Each municipality may submit only one application for the
earmarked funding. Municipalities that are larger than 100,000 population will
have access to Superbuild's Millennium Partnership Fund.
(Receive for Information)
1-48 Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing Council
with the Ministry's approach regarding the transfer of social housing to
municipalities. The Government's objective is to ensure there is affordable
housing for people in our communities that is efficient, well- managed,
accountable and responsive. Subject to approval by the Legislature, they remain
determined to transfer an improved and more cost - effective social housing system
to municipalities, and to do so in an orderly fashion. They believe social housing
is a service that is best administered at the local level. Local governments are
closest to the people they serve and they know the needs of their communities.
Transferring the administration of social housing to the municipal level would
provide the opportunity to integrate some aspects of program delivery with other
social services such as Ontario Works and child care. This, in turn, would pave
the way for better services for individuals and lower costs for taxpayers.
(Receive for Information)
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THAT a copy of this request be sent to local MPPs."
(Receive for Information)
1-53 Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch, Industry
Canada, advising Council that they have received such an enthusiastic response to
the May 31, 2000, competition in the Community Access Program (CAP) that
they are about to reach, indeed surpass, their goal of 5,000 rural CAP sites across
Canada. Consequently, they will not conduct any further rural CAP competitions.
Their efforts will now focus on networking and sustaining established CAP sites.
(Receive for Information)
I - 54 John Daly, Legislative Coordinator, Region of Peel, advising Council that the
Region of Peel on August 10, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Municipal Action Plan - Protecting Ontario's Water as
announced by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be endorsed
and a copy of Council's endorsement be circulated to Ontario
municipalities and the Ministries of Environment, Natural Resources, and
Municipal Affairs and Housing."
(Receive for Information)
1-55 M. de Rond, Cleric, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax at
their meeting of September 5, 2000, reviewed the Minister's letter dated August
10, 2000 and a response from Mayor Parish dated August 22, 2000, regarding
placing a question on the ballot "...negotiate amalgamation with the City of
Pickering..." resulting in the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Town of Ajax believes that the opinion of the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing is incorrect and that By -law 52 -2000
remains valid;
THAT the Cleric be instructed to continue to include the question outlined
in By -law 52 -2000 on the November 13, 2000, ballot."
(Receive for Information)
I - 56 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated May 11,
May 25, June 15, July 6, July 27, and August 22, 2000. (Copies of the minutes are
attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
Summary of Correspondence -17- September 11, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Walter H. Gibson, Terry Fox Organizer, Bowmanville, requesting that Sunday,
September 17th be proclaimed as Terry Fox Day. This year, the annual Terry Fox
Run marks its 20th anniversary. This is a remarkable milestone for a charity
event. It also commemorates the 20th anniversary of Terry's own Marathon of
Hope. An amazing 20 years have passed since Terry Fox started his personal
odyssey to make a difference in the lives of all cancer patients. Since then, over
$240 million has been raised. Outstanding progress has occurred in cancer
research. Today, the annual Terry Fox Run is the single, largest one -day
fundraiser for cancer research in the world. This year's Terry Fox Run on
September 17th will be an exciting and special occasion for the Bowmanville Run
Site. They expect over 600 participants from across Clarington. The event will
also be celebrated at 5,000 other run sites across Canada and a further 53 other
countries around the world.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week 2000, requesting that Council proclaim
November 6 to 11, 2000, as Quilt Heritage Week 2000. The quilt show will be at
Trinity United Church November 9, 10 and 11 and is sure to be as exciting as last
year's show. Many Bowmanville merchants will display quilts. The museum
will have a display of antique quilts and there will be a quilt display in the
municipal offices. It will be a busy week and will bring business to Bowmanville.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 3 Maureen Mumford, Secretary, Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association, requesting the closure of King Street from Mill Street to Church
Street to hold the annual bed races at the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is
scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2000. They are also requesting to
close Mill Street to Beaver Street. Closures are requested from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
(Motion to approve request provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit)
D-4 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that at its meeting of June 30, 2000, the Greater Toronto Services Board
adopted clause 1 of Strategic Planning & Review Report No. 2 directing that the
Review of the GTSB - Phase I Report, Addressing GTA -wide Challenges, be
circulated to member municipalities and other GTA stakeholder organizations
with a request that comments be forwarded to the GTSB office no later than
September 30, 2000.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
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D - 5 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting of June 30, 2000,
adopted clause 1 of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No. 10
directing that, A GTA Countryside Strategy - Strategic Directions, be circulated
for comments by October 13, 2000.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 6 Susan Shetler, Durham Region People Against Pornography, requesting Council
to proclaim the week of October 22 - 29, 2000, White Ribbon Week. For over 10
years, Canadians have declared this event every October to bring attention to the
exploitive sexual imagery and activity that has saturated our culture, our
entertainment and advertising. This week gives Canadians a chance to be
educated and informed on the negative impact of pornography on our community
today. This is the 10th anniversary of this event in which communities across the
country focus on this issue.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-7 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax's contributions
total $5,000.00 to the Walkerton (Brockton) Relief agencies. Ajax Council
recommends and challenges Durham municipalities to also contribute funding
that will assist the community of Walkerton in recovering from the recent E.coli
tragedy.
(Motion to advise that the Municipality of
Clarington has made a $1,000 donation to
the Walkerton Relief Agencies)
D - 8 T.M. Calhoun, President, Clarington Fire Fighter's Association, requesting that
Council proclaim the first Sunday in October of each year as Fire Fighter's
Memorial Day. Again in 1999, the International Association of Fire Fighters lost
many of its members to what is classified as "Line -of- Duty" deaths. Some of
these tragedies, especially those in the latter part of 1999, received high profile
media coverage. Others did not. Many, many Fire Fighters succumb each year to
diseases recognized by the Ontario Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), as
maladies contacted in the line -of -duty. The Industrial Disease Standards Panel
(IDSP) recognizes brain and lymphatic cancer, various lung diseases, aortic
aneurysms, some cardiovascular related deaths, infectious disease contractions as
hazards intrinsic in the performance of regular fire fighting duties in the Province
of Ontario.
(Motion to Proclaim)
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D-9 Carla Rhody, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project, requesting that
Council proclaim the week of September 25 to October 1, 2000, as Breakfast for
Learning Week. The goal of the week is to increase awareness of the importance
of child nutrition as it relates to learning. Along with other communities across
Canada, they are trying to reach as many Canadians as possible to help them
understand how vital child nutrition is to a child's ability to learn. You can't train
the brain ... if you don't include the food! Since 1999, Durham's Child Nutrition
Project has helped hundreds of children get a good start on each school day by
providing a nutritious meal in a warm and caring environment. Durham's Child
Nutrition Project receives tremendous support from the organization which is
solely dedicated to supporting child nutrition in Canada. It works with
communities to develop and maintain programs to ensure that all Canadian
children attend school well nourished and ready to learn. These programs are
accessible to every child. They are not owned or operated by Breakfast for
Learning. The foundation simply helps support the programs. The programs are
created and sustained by a network of dedicated, creative, resourceful staff and
volunteers who spend hours shopping, cooking and serving meals to children each
school day.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 10 Carol Wonnacott, requesting that Council proclaim October 2000 as Toastmasters
Month with the recognition extended to Toastmasters International in more than
60 countries around the world. Toastmasters International has for 75 years, been
devoted to helping men and women learn the vital skills of listening, thinking and
speaking, as they develop and /or enhance their leadership and communication
potential.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 11 A Petition to Council regarding the concerns of Rezoning Application
#ZBA.2000 -017. These residents have the following concerns:
they would like to see the completed draft plan of subdivision, including
plans for the parcel just north of the nursing home;
2. although opposed to high density housing in this development, if any is
eventually approved, they would like to see these units placed on the north
west portion of the subdivision;
3. they would like to see a 300 m set back from all environmentally sensitive
areas;
4. those lots that back onto the property along Given Road be single family
dwellings; and
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5. they would like to see a public presentation in Newcastle Village
regarding the proposed draft plan of subdivision.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 12 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services, Municipality of Chatham -Kent
advising Council that the Municipality of Chatham -Kent on May 15, 2000, passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Municipal Fire Departments throughout the Province of
Ontario have responded to incidents on provincial highways for over thirty
years;
AND WHEREAS emergency responses by Fire Services Departments
may involve vehicle fires, motor vehicle extrications, hazardous material
responses and medical aid;
AND WHEREAS the cost for specialty equipment and training for Fire
Services responses on Provincial Highways has been, and continues to be,
the responsibility of municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial fees paid for the provision of municipal
Fire Department Services on Provincial highways have not been amended
since December 1, 1990, and such fees are not reflective of actual costs
incurred;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Transportation
develop a long -term policy that allows all Ontario municipalities to
recover actual costs incurred as a result of responding to incidents on
Provincial highways;
AND BE IT FURTEHR RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Minister of Transportation, the Solicitor - General, local
M.P.P.'s, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs and Municipalities across the Province
providing Fire Service to Provincial Highways for their support and
endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 13 Sharon Vize, Deputy Cleric, Town of Ancaster, advising that the Town of
Ancaster on July 10, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS fusarium mould has rendered the Southern Ontario wheat
crop worthless;
WHEREAS the month of June was the wettest June on record;
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WHEREAS up to 25% of the land did not get planted this spring;
WHEREAS soybean prices are 25% below the 5 year average;
WHEREAS corn prices are 25% below the 5 year average;
WHEREAS the escalation of petroleum prices has driven crop inputs up
severely;
WHEREAS the Ontario producers must complete with heavily subsidized
countries and continents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ancaster
request that the Provincial and Federal Governments intervene
immediately to ensure the survival of the Ontario cash crop producers
through Agricorp and ask that the municipalities in the Hamilton -
Wentworth Region as well as other municipalities in Ontario support this
resolution."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 14 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising that the
City of Oshawa on July 4, 2000, endorsed the following recommendations:
"THAT the Region of Durham opposes the continued use of the Keele
Valley Landfill site beyond the year 2002 and calls upon the Province of
Ontario to intervene and close the Keele Valley Landfill site as previously
committed to the City of Vaughan;
THAT the Region of Durham demand that the City of Toronto adhere to
the Terms of Reference as stipulated in a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement with the Region's of Durham and York;
THAT the Region of Durham seek immediate concurrence from the
Region of York to endorse this motion and the completion of the approved
RFP process and awarding of the waste disposal contract for a long -term
waste disposal solution; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to:
i) The Region of York
ii) All Municipalities within York and Durham Regions
iii) Premier Mike Harris
iv) All M.P.P.'s in Ontario
V) The City of Toronto
vi) Mayor Mel Lastman
vii) All M.P.'s in Durham Region."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 15 Steph Palmateer, Clerk, Town of Cobalt, advising Council that the Town of
Cobalt on June 13, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently
sent the Town of Cobalt an invoice for interest charged for late payment
on school board payments from last year;
AND WHEREAS the late payment to the Province of the Education Levy
was due to the lateness of the Town's final tax notices which was a direct
result of the Province's lateness in providing LSR and 10 -5 -5 capping
figures, as well as, failure to forward to the Municipality the CRF funding
in a timely fashion;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Cobalt hereby petitions the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, and the Honourable
Premier Mike Harris to reconsider charging Municipalities interest for late
payment of the Education Levy;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
Timiskaming Municipal Association, all Municipalities in Ontario, and the
Honourable David Ramsay, M.P.P. Timiskaming for their support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 16 Michelle K.M. Albanese, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Board of Directors,
Chair of Fundraising, requesting support for the newly developed Oak Ridges
Moriane Land Trust (ORMLT). Since early this year, they have held numerous
Land Trust meetings at the municipal offices of Aurora, Caledon and Newmarket.
The support that they have received to -date is very encouraging! In addition,
some municipalities have been very generous in giving monetary support. The
board members of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust are very excited about
their newly developed non - profit, non - political organization. Their goal is to help
conserve and protect land deemed as heritage sites and /or ecologically significant,
and they need support from all regions and municipalities across the Moraine.
Developmental pressures on the moraine, threaten ground water and surface water
supplies which communities depend on for drinking, agricultural irrigation,
fishing and other forms of recreational enjoyment. Their group is working hard to
educate the public about their goals, encourage membership and prioritize the
areas on the moraine which are most important for protection. The Municipality
of Clarington can help, and together we can ensure that the ecological integrity,
natural beauty and heritage of Clarington is not lost for future generations.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 17 Lois Corbett, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, requesting
Council to pass a resolution supporting the Toronto Environmental Alliance in
asking the province to review the need for an Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.
The impact of the Walkerton tragedy has spread to every community in Ontario
and they know it is a leading concern among our residents and summer
vacationers. To date, the provincial government and Ministry of Environment has
not provided any solutions to support our efforts in delivering safe drinking water.
Cities and towns like ours, are left to deal with the problems and public concern,
on their own.
(Motion for Direction)
D- 18 Gord Perks, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), requesting that Council
review the letter that the Toronto Environmental Alliance has sent to the Minister
of Environment regarding Waste Diversion Organization (WDO) initiatives and
make our opinions known to the Ministry of the Environment and the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario. Environmental groups, including TEA, have
repeatedly stressed the following concerns:
• The principles underpinning the WDO will not enable Ontario to meet its 50%
diversion target;
• The control of the governance and administration bodies of the WDO
(comprised of CSR, CSDA, etc.) will ensure that taxpayer subsidized disposal
and recycling remains the status quo, as opposed to implementing
comprehensive producer responsibility policy;
• The WDO has no mandate to consider environmental protection co- benefits,
such as the reduction of green house gas and smog precursor emissions
through waste reduction and reuse.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 19 Ross Snetsinger, Chair, Rail Ways to the Future Committee, requesting the
Municipality of Clarington to support rail renewal and transit improvements. Mr.
Snetsinger has written a letter to all Ontario MPs suggesting that, on return to
their ridings this summer, they consult with their constituents about how rail
renewal might bring increased economic prosperity to their regions. The
investment of provincial infrastructure funds into rail renewal for both freight and
transit would decongest our highways, reduce greenhouse gases and smog
emissions, encourage more efficient land use, reduce road costs, generate jobs and
improve market access.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 20 Marianne McBride, Ganaraska Pines, forwarding an e -mail from Deborah
Tinmouth regarding forest patrol report. The report lists several
accidents /incidents occurring in the Ganaraska Forest. The report also indicates
that the west side of the forest is more and more infrequently used by anyone
other than dirt bikes and the traffic is steadily increasing. Ms. Tinmouth is also
requesting that there be more pay duty patrol officers on duty in the forest.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 21 Robert G. Doumani, Aird & Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors, filing a complaint
pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997. Aird & Berlis
are counsel to Ridge Pine Park Inc. which owns and operates Wilmot Creek, a
retirement lifestyle community in the Municipality of Clarington. On March 31,
2000, they filed a complaint pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges
Act respecting the Municipality's method of calculating the development charge
applicable to five mobile home units. That complaint was subsequently
considered by Council and appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. A hearing
in that matter is scheduled to commence on September 27, 2000. Since that time
Ridge Pine Park Inc. has submitted three additional building permit applications
for sites numbered 22, 29 and 107 and has paid at the higher rate under protest in
order to receive building permits for those units. Aird & Berlis are hereby
making a complaint respecting these latest three permits. They are suggesting the
most appropriate action would be for Council to defer consideration of this latest
complaint until after the Board has issued its decision in the first matter. If the
Board agrees with their position that the lower $615.00 rate is to be applied, then
they would hope and expect that Council would apply that lower rate to the
subject permits and all future permits as well, without requiring further
appearances before Council and the Board.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 22 Jack Layton, I" Vice - President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, inviting
the Municipality of Clarington to join their National Housing Policy Options
Team (NHPOT). Our involvement will strengthen their efforts to achieve
affordable housing solutions in Canada. They would like us to consider the
following recommendations: "That the Municipality agrees to participate in the
National Housing Policy Options Team; to assign a senior staff person to assist
the Mayor (or chairman) in the meetings of the NHPOT; and to contribute $0.02
per capita to the work of the FCM NHPOT."
(Receive for Information)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
BY -LAWS
2000 -143 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Devon
Downs Development Ltd.) (Item #5 of Report #1)
2000 -144 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1138337
Ontario Inc.) (Item #6 of Report #1)
2000 -145 being a by -law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -2003
as not being subject to Part Lot Control (1138337 Ontario Inc.) (Item #6 of
Report #1)
2000 -146 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #15
of Report #1)
2000 -147 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #15
of Report #1)
2000 -148 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #15
of Report #1)
2000 -149 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #15
of Report #1)
2000 -150 being a by -law to establish Reserve Funds for Development Charges -
Imposed by By -law No. 2000 -108 and to Repeal By -law No. 99 -142
2000 -151 being a by -law to amend By -law 91 -58, as amended, being a By -law to
Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the
Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council at the meeting of
July 10, 2000)
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 - 7:00 P.M.
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DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
1. Debbie Clarke, Valiant Property Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20a' Floor,
Oshawa, LIG 3S2 - Newcastle Meadows Subdivision - Argent Park
2. Diane and Doug MacKenzie, 106 Clayton Crescent, Bowmanville, LIC 4N9 -
Newcastle Meadows Subdivision - Argent Park
3. Mary Rycroft, G.M. Semas and Associates, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby,
LIN 8Y7 - Report PD -078-00
4. Bob Willsher, 323 Church Street, Newcastle, LIB 106 - Report PD -078-00
5. Joe Whibbs, Chair, Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington
Catholic District School Board, 1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough,
L9J 7M3 - Report PD -078-00
6. Debbie and Andrea Vice, 4220 Townline Road North, R.R. #2, Blackstock,
LOB 1BO -Paper Sludge
COMMUNICATIONS
i . Receive for Information
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I- 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 18 and
l June 15, 2000
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Council Agenda - 2 - September 11, 2000
1 - 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham -"A Made -in -Durham
Governance Solution"
I - 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Need for Emergency Shelter
Civic Summit
I - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham -'Who Does What' Committee
I - 5 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated July 3, 2000
1 - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated June 14, 2000
I - 7 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of May 2000
1- 8 Sandy Archibald, Owner, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd. - Apple
Blossom Fruit Wine & Food Festival
I - 9 Minutes of the Valley 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated August 22, 2000
1 - 10 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - "Comments
on Removing Roadblocks - The Draft Strategic Transportation Plan for the
Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton - Wentworth"
1- 11 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Direct Democracy Through Municipal
Referendums Act, 2000
I - 12 Peter North, Provincial Co-ordinator, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, Office of Community Sports and Recreation Development - Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence
1- 13 Bryne Purchase, Deputy Minister of Finance - 2000 Community Reinvestment
Fund (CRF)
1- 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated July 17, 2000
1- 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - "Intensive Agricultural Operations in Rural
Ontario"
1- 16 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - "Made -in -Durham Governance
Solution"
1-17 Scott Bolton, Technical Support, Region of Durham - Cleaning and Cement
Mortar Lining Watermains
Council Agenda - 3 - September 11, 2000
I- 18 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated
March 20, 2000
r I- 19 Councillor Iry Harrell, Chairman, Governance Review Committee, City of
Oshawa - "Made -in -Durham Governance Solution"
1-20 News Release from CRTC - New Area Code
I-21 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs -
Provincial Offences Act (POA)
1-22 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for the month of June, 2000
1-23 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Illegal Storage of Paper Sludge
1-24 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Immunization Program for Influenza
1-25 Greater Toronto Services Board - 1999 Annual Report
1-26 Johanne Curodeau, Manager, Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Department of
Justice Canada - Sexual Exploitation of Children
1-27 Sue Peterson, Community and Corporate Development, Safe Drinking Water
Foundation - Requesting Donations
1-28 Mike Rayner, Counsel, Department of Fisheries and Oceans - Maintenance
Guidelines for Agricultural Drains
1-29 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Board of Directors Meeting,
June 24, 2000
1-30 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Long -Term Care Land Ambulance
Implementation Steering Committee
1-31 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Bill 100, "An Act to Promote
Efficiency in the Municipal Electricity Sector and to Protect Consumers from
Unjustified Rate Increases
1-32 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham - ITER Project
1-33 Sharon L. Glover, Executive Director, The Brewers of Ontario - Waste Diversion
Organization Interim Report
1-34 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Water Treatment Plants
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Council Agenda - 4 - September 11, 2000
1-35 Government of Canada -New Transportation Plan - MOX Shipment
1-36 Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment -Operation Clean Water
1-37 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation -Heritage
Retail Sales Tax Rebate Program
1-38 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs -Strict Environmental
Safeguards for Agricultural Practices
1-39 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham -Nutrient Management Planning and the Issue of
Interim Control By-laws
I - 40 Nancy Bennett, Corporate Director, Communications and Bette Hodgins,
Executive Associate, Patient Relations, Lakeridge Health Corporation - Patient
Relations Programs
I - 41 David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc. - Final Notice Letter
I - 42 Derek Pinto, Information Officer, Rabies Research Unit, Ministry of Natural
Resources - Aerial Baiting Program
I - 43 Durham Region - Information Newsletter - Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining
Watermain
1-44 Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope - Future Prospects of the
Municipality
1-45 Joanne Monaghan, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - "Quality of
Life Infrastructure Program"
1-46 Pat Marjerrison - New Sidewalk and Driveway
1-47 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - OSTAR Infrastructure Funding
Guidelines Released
1-48 Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Transfer of Social
Housing to Municipalities
1-49 David Clark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian Corporation - Interest
Payments
1-50 Willie Grieve, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Telus - 905
Area Code
Council Agenda -5 - September 11, 2000
1-51 Town of Ajax, Games Organizing Committee -Thank You Letter
1-52 Catharine Tozer, Chairperson, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board - Mill
Rates
1-53 Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch, Industry
Canada - Community Access Program
1-54 John Daly, Legislative Coordinator, Region of Peel - Protecting Ontario's Water
1-55 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Question on Ballot regarding "...Negotiate
Amalgamation with the City of Pickering..."
1-56 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated May 11,
May 25, June 15, July 6, July 27 and August 22, 2000
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Walter H. Gibson, Terry Fox Organizer, Bowmanville - Terry Fox Day
D-2 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week 2000 - Quilt Heritage Week
D-3 Maureen Mumford, Secretary, Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association - Fall Festival
D-4 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - Review of
the GTSB - Phase i Report, Addressing GTA -wide Challenges
D - 5 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board - A GTA
Countryside Strategy - Strategic Directions
D-6 Susan Shetler, Durham Region People Against Pornography - White Ribbon
Week
D-7 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Walterton (Brockton) Relief Agencies
D - 8 T.M. Calhoun, President, Clarington Fire Fighter's Association - Fire Fighter's
Memorial Day
D - 9 Carla Rhody, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project - Breakfast for
Learning Week
D-10 Carol Wonnacott - Toastmasters Month
Council Agenda - 6 - September 11, 2000
D-11 Petition from Residents -Rezoning Application #ZBA.2000.017
D-12 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services, Municipality of Chatham -Kent -
Ministry of Transportation Long -Term Policy f
D-13 Sharon Vize, Deputy Clerk, Town of Ancaster - Ontario Cash Crop Producers
D-14 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa - Keele Valley
Landfill Site
D-15 Steph Palmateer, Clerk, Town of Cobalt - School Board Payments
D -16 Michelle K.M. Albanese, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Board of Directors
Chair of Fundraising - Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust
D-17 Lois Corbett, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance - Ontario Safe
Drinking Water Act
D - 18 Gord Perks, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) - Waste Diversion
Organization
D - 19 Ross Snetsinger, Chair, Rail Ways to the Future Committee - Rail Renewal and
Transit Improvements
D - 20 Marianne McBride, Ganaraska Pines forwarding correspondence from Deborah
Tinmouth - Forest Patrol Report
D - 21 Robert G. Doumani, Aird & Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors - Development
Charges Act, 1997
D-22 Jack Layton, I" Vice -President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities - National
Housing Policy Options Team
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has been selected by ITER Canada as
the community to host the International Fusion Energy Research Centre;
WHEREAS this significant energy project would allow Ontario and Canada to
benefit from major foreign investment, job creation, increased tax revenue and
economic development opportunities;
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Council Agenda - 7 - September 11, 2000
REPORTS
WHEREAS this project is an international research project that would see Canada
as having access to state -of -the art technology being developed through the
project for Canadian Industry and Universities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington reaffirm its support of ITER Canada putting forward a proposal to be
host for the siting of the International Fusion Energy Research Centre; and
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable
Jean Chretien, MP, Alex Sheppard, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Mike
Harris, Durham MPP's, Federal and Provincial Leaders of the Opposition and to
Canada's ITER Board."
General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 5, 2000
2. Report CD -42-00 - Retirement - Lucky the Fire Dog
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Report PD -078-00 - Official Plan Amendment Application, Rezoning Application
and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision, Foster Creek Developments and Robert
Stephenson, Part Lots 29 and 30, Concession 2, Former Village of Newcastle
(Tabled to Council at the General Purpose and Administration Meeting of
September 5, 2000)
BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Council Minutes
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
July 10, 2000
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, July 10, 2000, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
PRAYER Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor J. Mutton
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 10:25 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 10:25 p.m.)
Treasurer. M. Marano
Manager of Community Planning, B. Newell (attended until 10:25 p.m.)
Fire Prevention Officer, W. Reid (attended until 10:15 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 10:25 p.m.)
Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir (attended until 10:25 p.m.)
Deputy Clerk. M. Knight Stanley
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Schell indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest
with respect to the scheduled four Public Meetings, Delegation #9,
Reports #4, #5, #6 and #8. By-laws 2000-122 to 2000-132 inclusive,
2000-134,2000-135 and 2000-141.
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a pecuniary interest
with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3.
Council Minutes -2-
July 10. 2000
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Resolution #C-387-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 26. 2000.
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the four
Public Meetings, refrained from discussion and voting on the subject
matter. Councillor Schell is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc.
A public meeting is being held for the purpose of:
Passing a by-law to stop up and close as a public highwav
the portion of Waverly Road comprising Parts 8, 9, 10, 11
and 12 on Reference Plan 40R-19843
Passing a by-law to declare the lands more particularl
described as Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 12, 15, 16,'l 7.
18 and 19 on Reference Plan 40R-19843 to be surplus
Passing a by-law to authorize the sale and transfer to Blue
Circle Canada Inc. of easements in Parts 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12,
15, 17 and 18 on Reference Plan 40R-19843, and subject to
these easements, to authorize the sale and transfer to
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority of Parts 2. 3,
4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 19 on Reference
Plan 40R-19843
No one was in attendance to address this issue.
2. A public meeting is being held for the purpose of passing a by-law
to establish, lay out, open and dedicate as a public highway Parts I,
2, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, l2 and l3 on Reference Plan 40R-17895.
The aforesaid parts comprise Cover Road, the new bridge over the
Westside Creek and approaches to the bridge from Cover Road and
Cedar Crest Beach Road, respectively.
Council Minutes -3-
July 10. 2000
PUBLIC MEETINGS
This dedication will implement relevant provisions of the Principles of
Understanding dated November 3. 1997, as amended, between the
Municipality of Clarington and Blue Circle Canada Inc. respecting the
Westside Marsh and certain other lands. Any person wishing to address
his matter, may do so at this time.
No one was in attendance to address this issue.
3. A public meeting is being held for the purpose of:
• Passing a by-law to stop up and close as a public highway the
temporary public highway comprising Parts 7 and 9 on Reference
Plan 40R-17774
Passing a by-law to declare Part 9 on Reference Plan 40R-17774 to
be surplus
Passing a by-law to authorize the release and surrender of any
interest of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in
Part 9 on Reference Plan 40R-17774
No one was in attendance to address this issue.
4. A public meeting is being held for the purpose of:
• Passing a by-law to stop up and close as public highway the
portion of Waverly Road comprising Parts 1, 2 and 3 on Reference
Plan 40R-17775
• Passing a by-law to stop up and close as a public highway the
portion of Waverly Road comprising Parts 12 and 13 on
Reference Plan 40R-17775
• Passing a by-law to declare Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
13, 14 and 15 on Reference Plan 40R-17775 to be surplus
• Passing a by-law to authorize the sale and transfer to Blue Circle
Canada Inc. of Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and
15 on Reference Plan 40R-17775
No one was in attendance to address this issue.
Council Minutes -4-
July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
John Stephenson, 5300 Old Scugog Road, Hampton, LOB 1JO, re: Report
FD -10-00 and By-law 2000-98, circulated a letter dated July 10, 2000, and
referred to his previous correspondence to Council dated July 5, 2000. He
requested that Council take advantage of the proposed relaxation in the
Ontario Fire Marshall's Communique and rewrite the open air burning by-
law as to allow the use of outdoor fire places subject to conditions as to
maximum size, the use of wood or wood products, fuels and a requirement
that the use of such fire places must not cause a smoke nuisance or other
unwarranted effects to neighbours of the user.
Resolution #C-388-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the following individuals be added to the list of delegations:
Belinda Helmer and David Ashcroft.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-389-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the following individuals be added to the list of delegations:
Sylvi Parker and Fran Harvie.
"CARRIED"
Lise Henry -Kean, 84 Daiseytield Avenue, Courtice, LIE 3133, re: Report
PD -064-00, expressed concerns with regards to the manner in which the
Public Meeting of July 3, 2000, was conducted as she felt that her
credibility had been put into question. She expresses concems pertaining
to the environment, population density and the future legacy of the area.
She stated that an environmental protection assessment should take place
over the summer as there are significant environmental concerns which
need to be addressed at the local and regional levels.
Council Minutes -5
July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
Mike Pennell, 70 Daiseyfield Avenue, Courtice, LIE 3133, re: Report
PD -064-00, expressed three concerns:
• The proposal is lopsided regarding the balance between the semis,
links and detached dwellings.
• Requested clarification on what is the anticipated plan for the creek.
j • Verbalized the need for an environmental study taking place prior to
the development.
Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2M1, re: Report
PD -064-00, reiterated the need for the Adelaide Street alignment. She
noted that there are many unknown issues to be resolved prior to approval
of this development and that some lots do not have setbacks from the
wetlands. She is very concerned that development may take place on
Provincially significant wetlands.
Roy Forrester, 6 Mill Lane, Orono, LOB IMO, re: Report WD -32-00,
circulated a document dated July 10, 2000, and gave an update on the
activities of the Oak Ridges Trail Association. It is the Committee's
attention to establish parking areas and to set up an "Adopt a Road"
program for Road 20 from Highway 35 to Mosport Road. The Tyrone
Scout Group and the Durham Outdoor Club are ready to volunteer and
assist. The ORTA Organization is ready to organize a couple of work
parties where needed. Organized hikes year round both for the committed
hiker and family groups are anticipated. He has also circulated a copy of
his correspondence to the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
February 12, 1999, wherein he confirms ORTA's intention to enter into an
agreement with the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority in creating
an Oak Ridges Trail Chapter through the western portion of the Ganaraska
Forest.
Robert Ellison, Chairman, Oak Ridges Trail Association, 1 Remoral Royal
Way, Toronto, M2H 1 L2, was called but was not present.
Representative of Templeman. Menninga, 205 Dundas Street East.
Suite 200, P.O. Box 234, Belleville, K8N 5A2, was called but was not
present.
Council Minutes -6-
July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
David Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB IMO, re: Report
WD -32-00, concurred with the previous speakers and stated that opening
up this road allowance will give free access to unwanted persons which
will lead to trespassing, litter, break-ins and generally disrupt his family's
life. He requested that the Oak Ridges Trail Association work with the
residents to address their concerns. The residents know the area and they,
therefore, can help,
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the following
delegation. Councillor Schell's employer is Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Representative of Port Darlington Community Association, 311 Cove
Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3, was called but was not present.
Joe Dalrimple appeared on behalf of Margaret Rodgers, Visual Arts
Centre, P.O. Box 5_, Bowmanville, LIC 3K8, re: Report ADMIN -18-00.
and requested that Council stand by its decision to allow the use of the
portion of the building now being occupied by the
Bowmanville/Newcastle Baseball Association effective
November 1, 2000.
David Rice, Wilmot Creek, I Wheelhouse Drive, Unit 1, Newcastle,
LIB I B9, re: Report TR -36-00, advised that Brampton, Ainnisfil
Township, Gravenhurst, Georgina and Guelph are all municipalities which
have created a special category for senior communities as part of their
development charges by-law. He questioned how the residents of Wilmot
Creek can be charged on a density of 3.35 person per unit when they are
restricted to 1.7 person per unit. He circulated a "proposed motion"
suggesting that the development charges be amended to include a
definition for planned senior communities which would include Wilmot
Creek and that the development charge be based on varying densities.
Christine Brown -Read, 49 West Beach Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3,
re: Report PD -072-00, read into the record the contents of a letter from
Glenda Geis, President of the Port Darlington Community Association
Inc. and circulated a copy of the correspondence dated July 10, 2000. from
Brad and Rose Savage. She advised that she has been living at West
Beach for 6 %, years and has made several improvements to her home and
is enjoying living in her community. She requested that the following
terms be removed from the document:
"expropriation", "first right of refusal", "time frames" and that the homes
be purchased by the Municipality at "fair market value" rather than
"appraised value".
Council Minutes 7
July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
Pat Pingle, 54 West Beach Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3,
re: Report PD -072-00, circulated a petition containing 119 signatures of
residents from West Beach who are requesting Council to:
• Delete "expropriation"
• Delete "first right of refusal'
• Delete "time lines"; and
• Change the appraised value to market value.
She strongly urged Council to allow public input on future plans
pertaining to the waterfront and this to be completed on or before
October 16, 2000.
Resolution #C-390-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED„
The meeting reconvened at 8:55 p.m,
Charmaine Dunn, 56 West Beach Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3, re:
Report PD -072-00, concurred with the previous speakers and requested
that this matter be resolved as soon as possible so that she cannot lose any
more sleep over the issue.
Alvarina Delemos, 502 Queen Street East, Toronto, M5A I V2, advised
prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance.
Belinda Helmer, Port Darlington Harbour Company, 125 Port Darlington
Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3, addressed Council pertaining to Report
PD -072-00. She requested copies of all relevant documentation as this
will have a significant direct impact to the residents and requested that the
Port Darlington Harbour Company be added to the mailing list. She noted
that further and more detailed review of the land acquisition strategy be
undertaken.
Council Minutes - 8
July 10, 2000
DELEGATIONS
Linda MaGregor, Bond Head Community Association, c/o 40 Bolton
Street. R.R. #8, Newcastle, LIB 1L9, addressed Council regarding Report
PD -072-00. She advised that the community needs a clear and detailed
plan to accompany the land acquisition strategy and relevent data. She
requested that the issue of deleting the four items be dealt with
immediately and that citizens and the municipality work together.
David Ashcroft, 63 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanviile, LIC 3K3, re:
Report PD -072-00, concurred with the previous speakers and expressed
appreciation for the concerns of the residents being addressed. He noted
that it was unfortunate that the residents were not made aware of the
forthcoming report. He suggested that residents and the municipality
should work together to eliminate future misunderstandings.
Sylvi Parker, 9582 Old Highway 35, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB 1 MO, regarding
Report WD -32-00. Circulated correspondence dated July 10, 2000,
wherein she advised that along the east side of their property are
4 -wheelers, dirt bikes and snow mobiles flying across their driveway;
never stopping and leaving noise, dust and erosion in their wake. She
requested that Council deny approval of the opening of this road
allowance.
Fran Harvey, 8801 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO, regarding Report
WD -32-00. Concurred with the comments made by Mrs. Parker and noted
that she is concerned with the short time frame that the Ganaraska
Conservation Authority is being given to comment on this issue.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-391-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved
with the exception of I - 10,1- 13, I - 16, I - 19 and I - 21.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -9-
July 10, 2000
COMMUNICATIONS
I - 1 Fred Kampmg' Location Manager "Champs", Trackform Film
Productions uctions Limited Partnership, advising Council that "Champs" will be
filming at Mosport International Raceway. "Champs" is an action
adventure story set in the world of Indy Car racing and stars Sylvester
Stallone. The film is directed by Renny Harlin (Long Kiss Goodnight,
Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2) and is for Franchise Pictures. The distributor is
Warner Bros. They will be filming and staging race action for this film
from August 7 through August 25, 2000, inclusive on the track between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 P.M. They will be filming on the track
Monday through Thursday during this time and filming off the track on
each Friday. Myles Brandt has explained the concerns of local residents
and they will endeavour to inform them in writing as to their plans. Mr.
Kamping will make every effort to contact specific residents in person
should this be required.
(Received for Information)
1-2 Canadian Firearms Centre advising that the Canadian Firearms Outreach
POLFI Program is a federal program which has been initiated to assist the
Firearms community throughout Canada in completing their applications
for firearms licencing. As Firearms Licencing Assistants for the Region of
Durham, they will be setting up a kiosk at the following locations to
provide forms, photographs and assistance in correctly completing the
necessary applications:
Sat. July I'`, 10 — 3 p.m. - Lakeview Park, Oshawa
Mon. July P I - 7 p.m. - Gagnon Sports, 385 Bloor St. W., Oshawa
Tues. July 4'h, 1 - 7 p.m. - Gagnon Sports, 385 Bloor St. W., Oshawa
Fri. July 7'h, 5 — 12 a.m. - Port Perry Fair Grounds, Port Perry
Sat. July 8'h, 10 - 4 p.m. - Oshawa Skeet & Gun Club. 285 Taunton
Sun. July 91h, 11 — 5 m Road. E., Oshawa
p• - Oshawa Skeet & Gun Club, 285 Taunton
Mon. July I0'h, 1 - 7 m, - ort Pe Oshawa
P• Perry Rod and Gun Club, 1884
Tues. Jul I i `h, I _ g Scugog Street, Port Perry
y p•m• - Port Perry Rod and Gun Club, 1884
Scugog Street, Port Perry
Wed. July 12'h, 4 — 8 p.m. - Canadian Tire, 155 Consumer's Drive,
Whitby
Thurs. July 13'h, 12 — 8 p.m. - Canadian Tire, 155 Consumer's Drive.
Whitby
For answers to questions regarding the Firearms Act, please call
1-800-731-4000.
(Received for Information)
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1-3 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, regarding amendments to
M06.GE Bill 35, The Energy Competition Act, 1998, that affect municipal rate
applications to the Ontario Energy Board. The Legislation, "An Act to
Promote Efficiency in the Municipal Electricity Sector and to Protect
Consumers From Unjustified Rate Increases," if passed, will have
significant implications for those municipalities deciding to stay in the
business. Many have complied with all the provisions and regulations of
Bill 35 and have filed rate applications with the OEB. AMO has received
a copy of the legislation, and while a full analysis is not complete, it
appears that the OEB will have the authority to disallow rate increases
attributable to assets, or to financing transactions and costs where these do
not stay in the electricity system. The OEB will be given the power to
review and ask for detailed financial data to determine whether rate
increases are justifiable. It is unclear whether the Bill will be passed
before the legislature rises for the summer. Notwithstanding when the Bill
is passed, now or in the Fall Session, municipalities with rate increase
applications will have to justify those increases. If a municipality's
business plan involves the transfer of assets or cash from the utility to the
municipality, then the legislation means that these business arrangements
will have to be undone.
(Received for Information)
1-4 Ian D. Macnab, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer,
E05.GE Conservation Authority, advising Counciltthe Ministry of he
Environment (MOE) has identified conservation authorities as the lead
partner in the protection and management of the province's groundwater
resources. As an outcome of this, MOE will shortly enter into agreements
with conservation authorities across Ontario to develop and implement a
groundwater monitoring network. The information collected under this
program will provide necessary baseline data about the groundwater in the
watershed and will provide information about ambient groundwater
conditions. The data will serve the efforts of the province in its
groundwater management programs and in the development of
scientifically based policy. It will serve the municipalities with
information on which to base planning decisions, will serve the
agricultural community for its water management needs and will provide
the information necessary to protect the public supply ad interest. At its
May 24'h meeting, the Board of Directors authorized Kawartha
Conservation to participate in the groundwater monitoring agreement.
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The Board is in agreement with the general thrust of the monitoring
program, recognizing that such monitoring is a critical component for the
long term protection of the
groundwater resource. At the same time
however, the Board strongly believes that groundwater is
a resource of
Provincial significance and as such, post start-up operating expenses
should be provincially funded
and not added to the property tax bases.
Therefore, while Kawartha Conservation will enter into an agreement
with
MOE to monitor groundwater, the Board of Directors strongly believes the
Province should provide operating funds
for the long-term benefit of the
program and will work with Conservation Ontario towards this end.
(Received for Information)
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Myles Brandt, Executive Raceway Director, Mosport International
Raceway, regarding two complaints
about noise from the Driver
Development Centre (Go -Kart Track) caused by the Bridgestone
Firestone
Racing Academy. The people who have complained live right beside this
track. Over the past three years Mosport has
worked very closely with the
Municipality and with the neighbours in the immediate area to deal
with
and accommodate all concerned. With respect to these complaints,
Mosport has asked the Bridgestone/Firestone
Racing Academy to install
mufflers on their cars. Without hesitation, they immediately ordered the
mufflers and as soon as they receive them, they will be installed. This is a
pilot project initiated by Mosport International Raceway
and the
Bridgestone/Firestone Racing Academy.
(Received for Information)
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Gail Johnson, President, The Clarington Tigercats Football Club, thanking
Council for their grant money. The
Club is starting new this year, and
they are very excited about it, and so are all their kids.
They are looking
forward to a successful season. The money from this grant will go a long
way towards
getting them underway and it will be put to good use,
Uniforms, Equipment, Referees,
etc. They are hoping that Members of
Council and the Mayor will be able
to attend some of their games. The
schedule starts in August and they are practising already.
(Received for Information)
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Antoinette Sarpong, thanking Council for the very generous grant that was
given to Canada World Youth
towards their international exchange
programs. The cheque is being sent to the Ontario
Regional Office, and
she will keep in touch about the progress of her exchange to Burkina Faso.
(Received for Information)
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Scott Bolton, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, advising Council
that a survey of approximately 360 km
of watermain is to be conducted in
areas of Ajax/Pickering/Oshawa/Whitby/Courtice/Beaverton/Sunderland
and Greenbank. The survey will occur in the summer of 2000 and should
be complete by August 31, 2000.
As part of their water system quality
standards,
watermains are to be surveyed for leaks every five years. Using
traditional sounding and correlation
or acoustic data logging techniques,
the consultant "listens" for sound on direct contact
points such as main
line valves, fire hydrants, curb -valves, etc. There is no interruption of
water service, no excavation and no traffic re-routing required. Only if a
leak has been pinpointed and
a repair warranted by their depot staff, would
any excavation take place.
(Received for Information)
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M. de Rood, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax on
June 19, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT Council endorse the "Who Does What" Service Review
Stage I Report and its recommendations
(including proceeding to
Stage II) from the Public Works Officials within Durham and that
Durham Region be so advised of this decision and further; that the
Director of Operations and Environmental Services provide
Council with regular updates on the
progress of Stage II."
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting held on Wednesday,
February 23, 2000.
(Receive for Information)
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Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee Meeting held on Tuesday,
March 21, 2000.
(Received for Information)
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The Students, parents and staff of Kirby Public School expressing their
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sincere gratitude for the generous donation towards the playground
equipment. Thanks to Council, they were able to achieve their goal and
will have the new equipment installed for the next school year.
(Received for Information)
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1-15
E07.GE
Tony Biernacki, Assistant to the General Manager Atlantic Packaging
advising that Atlantic Packaging
Products Ltd. is hosting a Public Meeting
to provide an update on the Benefit Study being conducted for the
application of paper mill biosolids to agricultural land. The meeting will
take place at Oshawa Holiday
Inn, 1011 Bloor Street E. Oshawa, July 13,
2000 at 10:00 a.m.
(Received for Information)
1-17
C06.VA
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of Valleys 2000
(Bowmanville) Inc. held
on the 13'h day of June, 2000.
(Received for Information)
1-18
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Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting held
on June 20, 2000.
(Received for Information)
I-20
M06.GE
Joseph Dion, Director, Federation of Canadian Municipalities inviting
members to submit resolutions
on subjects of national municipal interest
for debate at the September 6 — 9, 2000 meeting of the FCM National
Board of Directors.
(Received for Information)
I-10
Mark Jackman, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum & Archives
Resignation from
advising that after 13 years as Curator of the Clarke Museum & Archives.
he feels that he has accomplished
Clarke Museum
everything he intended for the institution
and it is now time for him to move
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on to new and exciting challenges with
his life. He has enjoyed his time with the Museum
serving the people of
Clarington and visitors from around the world. Mr. Jackman is resigning
his position as Curator effective December 31, 2000. He wishes the Board
every continued success with the management of the Museum.
Resolution #C-392-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the letter from Mark Jackman advising of his resignation effective
December 31, 2000, be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-393-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-392-00 be amending by adding the
following wording thereto:
"and that a letter of appreciation expressing best wishes in his future
undertakings be forwarded to Mark Jackman."
The foregoing Resolution #C-392-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED
AS AMENDED."
1-13 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Minutes of Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000.
Samuel Wilmot Resolution #C-394-00
Nature Area
C06.SA Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management
Advisory Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, April 10, 2000, be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
I-16 D. A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham writing to
the Honourable Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario advising that on
Keele Valley June 28, 2000, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
Landfill Site passed the following resolution:
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"THAT the Region of Durham opposes the continued use of the
Keele Valley Landfill site beyond the year 2002 and calls upon the
Province of Ontario to intervene and close the Keele Valley
Landfill site as previously committed to the City of Vaughan:
THAT the Region of Durham demand that the Citv of Toronto
adhere to the Terms of Reference as stipulated in a Memorandum
of Understanding agreement with the Regions of Durham and
York;
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THAT the Region of Durham seek immediate concurrence from
the Region of York to endorse this motion and the completion of
the approved RFP process and awarding of the waste disposal
contract for a long-term waste disposal solution: and
THAT the resolution be circulated to:
i) The Region of York
All Municipalities within York and Durham Regions
Premier Mike Harris
iv) All M.P.P.'s in Ontario
V) The City of Toronto
vi) Mayor Mel Lastman
vii) All M.P.'s in Durham Region
Resolution #C-395-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the correspondence from D.A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham, pertaining to a resolution passed by the Regional
Municipality of Durham requesting the Province of Ontario to intervene
and close the Keele Valley Landfill Site as previously committed to the
City of Vaughan be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-396-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-395-00 be amended by adding the
following wording thereto:
"and that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorse the
resolution of the Regional Municipality of Durham."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-395-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
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I-19 P. Madill, Regional Clerk advising that on June 28, 2000 the Regional
Council adopted the following recommendations of the Planning
Oak Ridges Committee:
Moraine
C10.MO "a) THAT the Regional of Durham endorse the work plan
outlined in Report #2000-P-58 of the Commissioner of
Planning for the preparation of a strategy for the long-term
protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine;
b) THAT Regional staff be authorized to continue working
with their counterparts at the Regions of York and Peel to
undertake the preparation of the strategy; and
C) THAT a copy of Report #2000-P-58 of the Commissioner
of Planning be forwarded to the Regions of York and Peel:
Area Municipalities in Durham, the Greater Toronto
Services Board (GTSB), the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, and Conservation Authorities having the Oak
Ridges Moraine within their jurisdiction, for information."
Resolution #C-397-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the correspondence from P. Madill, Regional Clerk, advising that
the Regional Municipality of Durham endorses the work plan outlined in
Report #2000-P-58 of the Commissioner of Planning for the preparation of
a strategy for the long-term protection and management of the Oak Ridges
Moraine be received.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-398-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the foregoing Resolution 9C-397-00 be amended by adding the
following wording thereto:
"and that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorse the
resolution of the Regional Municipality of Durham."
"CARRIED„
The foregoing Resolution #C-397-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
I-21 John Baird, M.P.P., Minister of Community and Social Services
concerning the financial situation at Bethesda House. He has noted
Bethesda House several actions taken by various community partners to address this
EI 1.CH shelter's funding needs. He is pleased to inform Council that the Ministry
Of Community and Social Services will provide $26,000 for the 2000-
2001 fiscal year to support community outreach work at Bethesda House.
The shelter received the ministry's entire $26,000 commitment in April.
He is certain these funds will ease financial pressure at Bethesda House.
The funds will also cover women and children's group counselling and the
purchase of the crisis telephone counselling line, which will benefit both
the shelter and outreach services. He has been advised that on
May 3, 2000, the Regional Municipality of Durham approved a block
funding process for Bethesda House, replacing the per diem funding
arrangement.
Resolution #C-399-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the correspondence from John Baird. MPP. Minister of Community
and Social Services regarding the financial situation at Bethesda House be'
received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Resolution #C-400-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the
exception of Items D - 3, D - 5, D - 14, D - 15, D - 16 and D - 17.
"CARRIED"
D - I Donna Stephens, Chairperson, Barbecue Committee, requesting
M02.GE permission to hold the Enniskillen Annual Community Barbecue on
Saturday, September 16, 2000, to raise money for the continuing upkeep
of their building. They would like permission to have a portion of the road
closed from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in order to hold a street dance. The
portion of Old Scugog Road they wish to have closed is from just north of
Centre Street for about 50 yards; which would be well south of the
junction with Concession Road 3. Both Potters Lane and Centre Street
enable traffic to bypass this section of road for the short time that they
would like to use the pavement.
(Approved request provided the organization
applies for and obtains a Road Occupancy
Permit)
D-2 Craig Moore, C.R.S.P., Chairperson and Al McDonald, Co -Chairperson.
M02.GE Oshawa and Region Health and Safety Committee, requesting Council tc
proclaim and participate in Health and Safety Week in Durham. As in
past years, they are requesting the Mayors of Durham Region to
participate in this event by:
I • proclaiming October 16 - 20, 2000 - Health and Safety Week
2. attending the Opening Ceremonies at Durham College,
October 26, 2000 at 9:00 a.m. and give a two to three minute
presentation
Our participation in this important event would be greatly appreciated.
(Proclaimed)
D-4 Doug Sandercock, regarding the property owned by Schickedanz Bros.
P02.PR Ltd., Lot 105 and Block 143 on Plan 10M-829, Bowmanville. Mr.
Sandercock and several residents of Francomb Crescent have the
following concerns:
• For the past 6 years this lot has contained a dilapidated construction
trailer, a make shift shed and miscellaneous building materials
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• A large trench was dug at the back of the propertv, adjacent to the
developed property on the north east side of the lot. The trench has
been left to fill with stagnant water and breed insects
• Noxious weeds are left to grow unchecked
• There is also concern that construction workers are using the make
shift shed as a portable out house
Residents have complained to the owner of the propertv. Schickedanz
Bros. Ltd. in the past and minimal solutions were offered. This spring
there have been many loads of soil dumped on the propertv, and a large
construction waste container has been placed there. They feel these latest
additions have added several safety hazards to local residents, especially
children. The construction water container has been full of discarded
construction materials as well as household garbage, it smells foul and
residents are concerned that this will attract vermin to the area. This
property should not be treated as a storage area and dumping ground for
the Schickedanz construction company. They feel they have been tolerant
long enough. These lots should either be developed or maintained in a
manner in keeping with the neighbourhood.
(Correspondence referred to the Senior
Municipal Law Enforcement Officer)
D-6 Robert Kvle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health. Regional
M02.GE Municipality of Durham requesting
ion
Week. For the third year in a row, the Wok Group is planning aon of Falls tunifiied
public awareness campaign for the week of October 2 — 8. 2000. Part of
the campaign is requesting local mayors to proclaim/declare Falls
Prevention Week in their municipalities. In addition, the campaign will
include media events, interactive displays, entertainment, and education
materials for seniors in the community.
In 1994. Durham Region had the highest rate of falls in seniors in the
Central East Region of Ontario. Indeed, falls are the leading cause of
injury and the sixth leading cause of death in older adults.
(Proclaimed)
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D-7 Lise Henry -Kean submitting a letter of opposition to the revised Zoning
D14.DEV.90.007 By-law Amendment submitted by Kingsberry Properties to change the
zone category of a 6.2 hectare parcel of land located in Part Lot 31,
Concession 3, in the former Township of Darlington. She is opposed to
the proposed zoning by-law amendment based on environmental concerns,
population density, efficiency and costs, the public school block,
consistency in decision making and legacy.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Planning and Development)
D —8 Katie Clark expressing her wish to have a study done of the school
T08.GE crossing at the intersection of King Street E. and Beaver Street in
Newcastle. As a resident of Newcastle, she has observed heavy traffic
often going faster than the posted speed limit, through this school
crossing. It has been her unfortunate experience that it is the rare
exception when a motorist stops to allow pedestrians to cross outside of
the hours when the crossing guard is there. As a mother of a young child,
she is becoming increasingly concerned that one day someone will be hit
trying to cross between the fast-moving cars. It is her guess that the
increased traffic going to and from the new subdivision and the new IGA
location on King St. E. is largely responsible for the heavy traffic. As for
the speed at which vehicles travel through the school crossing, she is at a
loss to explain these motorists' disregard for the safety of those attempting
to cross the street. It is her hope that a traffic study would deem it
appropriate and necessary to install a working crosswalk (i.e. one with
traffic lights or flashing signals) at this location.
Failing that, it is her request that regular radar be posted at this location as
a deterrent to speeding motorists.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works and to the Durham Regional
Police Department, Division 16)
D —9 Sylvia Brownell advising of a situation on Liberty Street North in
T08.GE Bowmanville. Liberty Street is now becoming a major artery to access the
downtown area and to enter/exit the 401 highway. With the accelerated
growth of Clarington, i i : as just a matter of time for this situation to
explode to a dangerous situation. She is informing us of the speed of
drivers on Liberty Street North. Several situations has prompted her to
write this letter. Firstly was the knowledge gained that Clarington has a
minimum of five Police Officers and one Sergeant on day shift. Those
numbers make it difficult to answer to service calls as well as doing traffic
enforcement.
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How can our community be properly protected? How can these Officers
enforce the laws of the land? How can our Police Officers enforce the
speed limits?
Secondly, how can the Municipality agree to construct sidewalks very
close to the road where probably only i in 15 people do the speed limit of
50 km/hr? One of our citizens was recently killed in the same area. It is
I against the law to walk on a 400 highway but it doesn't seem to be against
the law to speed on Liberty Street North. Something must be done to
resolve this issue or she is sad to say we are going to start losing our
pedestrians/children. We have to enforce the speed limit and slow down
the drivers on Liberty Street North. She is asking all residents to slow
down. She is also asking for a study to be done to determine the average
speed on Liberty Street North. The results of this study would indicate a
situation that warrants resolve. With the future development of the
Liberty Street North area, this situation is only going to get worse.
Something must be done now. She has witnessed motorcycles traveling so
fast on Liberty Street that she cannot determine what colour they are.
Ms. Brownell is asking the Municipality to take the initiative to took into
this situation and advise concerned residents of Liberty Street of what
actions are going to be taken.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works and to the Durham Regional
Police Department, Division 16)
D-10 Frank Hoar, Secret
on writing
T0&GE concerning the condition of the tgrounds at the 401 and le Ratepayers �Mill treet
interchange. Last year the grounds were leveled and seeded but were
poorly maintained. It would be greatly appreciated if the grounds could be
kept in a condition that would be a credit to the village and to the
Municipality.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Public Works)
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D-11 Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee
M02.GE requesting permission to hold the Community of Bowmanville Santa
Claus Parade on Saturday, November 18, 2000 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
As in past years, the co-operation of the Police Department, Works
Department and Town Services is requested. She is also requesting a
change in the parade route: the parade marshalling will start on Church
Street by the old Fire Hall. The parade will end, as usual, at Memorial
Park on Liberty Street.
(Request approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a road occupancy
permit from the Public Works Department)
D-12 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa advising that
C10.M0 City Council at the meeting held June 19, 2000 adopted the following
recommendation of the Operational Services Committee:
"1 • THAT all -way stop controls be implemented on
Cherrydown Drive on a trial basis.
2• THAT Cherrydown Drive not be closed to traffic at
Townline Road South either by a physical closure or by
tum prohibitions.
THAT a copy of the report of the Commissioner of
Operational Services dated June 6, 2000. Item OS -00-238
be forwarded to:
(a) Julia Oddi, 1312 Cherrydown Drive. L 1 H 8C9, and
she be requested to advise the other petitioners of
the contents of this report and Council's resolution.
(b) The Region of Durham as input to the
Transportation Master Plan Study.
(c) Durham Regional Police Services and they be
requested to conduct a speed enforcement program
on Cherrydown Drive.
2. THAT the Region of Durham explore the possibilities of expanding Bloor
Street East from Grandview Street to Townline Road to four lanes to help
alleviate neighbourhood traffic.
THAT the Region of Durham consider accelerating the timetable for the
Proposed bridge at Townline Road and Olive Avenue.
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4. THAT the Municipality of Clarington be asked to participate with Oshawa
City staff in discussions as to what might be done to divert Courtice traffic
away from Cherrydown Drive and other local streets'."
Ms. Kranc is requesting Council's consideration of Part 6 of the foregoing
resolution.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
D-13 P. Madill, Regional Clerk advising that on June 28, 2000, Regional
C10.M0 Council adopted the following recommendations of the Finance and
Administration Committee:
"a) THAT for the purposes of introducing the new Regional
Commercial Development Charge, the eight area municipalities be
requested to process all complete applications for commercial
building permits received by a local area municipality on or before
June 30, 2000 as if the building permits had been issued prior to
July 1, 2000 (i.e. no Regional Commercial Development Charge be
levied where a complete application including all of the necessary
documentation required by the Area Municipality is submitted in a
form satisfactory to the Area Municipality on or before June 30,
2000 and connections to Regional services are available); and
b) THAT the eight Area Municipalities be requested to provide
copies of those complete applications to the Development
Approvals Division of the Regional Works Department."
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works)
Item D - 18 was circulated as a handout.
D- 18 Wm J. Tomlinson, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Agricultural
M02.GE Society, requesting permission to hold their annual fair parades as follows:
Opening Day Parade - Thursday, September 7, 2000
Children's Parade - Friday, September 8, 2000
Durham Central Fair at Orono is celebrating it's 148'h anniversary.
(Request approved provided the
organizations applies for and obtains a road
occupancy permit from the Public Works
Department)
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Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to
Correspondence Item D - 3, refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Novak resides in close proximity to the subject
property.
D-3 Florence Camochan and Robert Hackey, advising Council that they are
against the issuing of any permits that would allow the existing
Joe Domitrovic Automotive Repair and Body Shop to be legally recognized at 3872
D09.ROPA.99.013 Courtice Road, Courtice. The reasons for this are simple:
• They currently rely on ground water as their main source of water. and
they feel that the chances of an accidental spill that would contaminate
the water table would greatly increase with the increase in business
that the Body Shop would get by being legally recognized
The increase in traffic would be a safety issue for the children in the
area
The additional lighting from a large parking lot and Business Signs
would have a negative effect on the area, as this is a quiet residential
area
They have voiced their opinion before regarding this application on a few
different occasions. They have no problem with people who wish to run a
small house business, but when the business will negatively affect the
area in which it is run. then it should not be allowed.
Resolution #C-401-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Council's decision be forwarded to Florence Camochan and Robert
Hackey.
"CARRIED"
D - 5 Beth Creighton, Chair, Newcastle Arena Mana
ing
that the Board be allowed to offer to the manager of the Newcasle Arena
Group Insurance the coverage provided by the Group Insurance Program of the
Program Municipality. The Board will be responsible for paying the cost of these
LOO.GE benefits on a schedule to be agreed with municipal staff. The Board's
purpose in requesting this is to be able to attract and keep a suitable
manager for the Arena.
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Resolution #C-402-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be approved.
"CARRIED"
D -14 Alan Broadbent, Chairman and CEO, Avana Capital Corporation,
requesting consideration and endorsement of a proposed draft called
Towards a "Towards a Greater Toronto Charter". The greater metropolitan regions
Greater Toronto across the world are the principal engines of the economy, culture, and
society. This is as true in Canada, one of the most urbanized countries, as
it is elsewhere. The Toronto Region generates a quarter of Canada's gross
domestic product; its population is a fifth of Canada's total. That
population has swelled by people coming to the Region from across
Canada and around the world. The happy result is a vibrant and
complicated Region with complex and varied needs. These assets of a
dynamic population call out for sophisticated and specific government
sensitive to such local conditions. But the current constitutional structure
in Canada gives cities little control over their destinies, and limited
authority to respond to the needs of their citizens. Such little authority as
they enjoy can easily be under -cut or over -called by provincial and federal
governments. In the Toronto Region, this means they have limited
capacity to respond to the complex health needs of a diverse urban
population, or to structure education to release its rich potential, or to
transport it efficiently, or generally to decide how to allocate the vast
resources that are generated in tax paid to the provincial and federal
governments. This resulting mismatch between needs and resources
affects everyone who lives or works in, or visits, the Region.
It also limits their ability to flourish, which in turn hurts those other parts
of Canada who depend on their success for transfers of about 6 billion
currently. Mr. Broadbent is encouraging the Municipality of Clarington
to:
• Review The Charter, sign it and return our signatures on the tear -off
form to his office;
• Circulate The Charter to our colleagues, neighbours, our Board of
Directors, and many others for their consideration and potential
endorsement;
Visit their web site regularly to be kept informed of activities relevant
to The Charter;
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• Host a meeting of our community or with our colleagues to discuss
The Charter. They would be happy to provide a resource person who
can respond to questions about the process.
Resolution #C-403-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
a. Supports a modified 2 -tier system, with a "slimmed down"
Region acting as an agent of the lower tier.
b. Supports potential municipal amalgamations or governance
reform processes.
C. Supports a review of a reduction of the number of
Politicians in Durham.
That with respect to the "service delivery" recommendations,
Pickering Council advise Regional Council that it has no additional
comments at this time.
"CARRIED"
D-15
Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering,
Governance
writing to Pat Madill, Regional Clerk to advise that the City of Pickering
on June 19, 2000, passed the following resolution:
And Service
Delivery
"l. That Report to Council MO -01-00 concerning
C10.M0
various governance
and service delivery recommendations endorsed by Regional
Council in January 2000 be received;
2. That with respect to the governance recommendations, Pickering
Council advise Regional Council that it:
a. Supports a modified 2 -tier system, with a "slimmed down"
Region acting as an agent of the lower tier.
b. Supports potential municipal amalgamations or governance
reform processes.
C. Supports a review of a reduction of the number of
Politicians in Durham.
That with respect to the "service delivery" recommendations,
Pickering Council advise Regional Council that it has no additional
comments at this time.
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5.
4•. That Pickering Council:
a. Invite the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to
make an order under the Municipal Elections Act, 1996,
requesting the City Clerk to submit a question to Pickering
electors asking if they are in favour of reducing through
amalgamations, the total number of municipal governments
in Durham from the current nine (including the Region) to
a smaller number.
b. Encourage all other area municipalities in Durham Region
to make a similar request to the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing.
That a copy of this Report be forwarded to Regional Council and
all other area municipalities in Durham Region."
Resolution #C-404-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received.
"CARRIED"
D-16 D. A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham writing to
Alan Tonks, Chair, Greater Toronto Services Board advising that at a
Greater Toronto meeting held on June 28, 2000 the Council of the Regional Municipality
Services Board of Durham passed the following resolution:
CIO.MO
"WHEREAS the GTSB Act and the approved Terms of Reference
for the GTSB Review prescribe the scope and content of the
legislated review of the Board;
AND WHEREAS a lengthy public consultation was carried out to
determine the current structure and mandate of the Board;
AND WHEREAS the Deloitte Consulting documents entitled
`GTSB Management/Organization Review', `GTA -Wide Issues'
and `GTSB Review — GTA -Wide Challenges' fail to respond to the
approved Terms of Reference for the Review; ignore the direction
of the Board: and set out a plan to redesign the Board as a new
level of government, not to review it;
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AND WHEREAS the Chair of the GTSB has told the media that
the review will recommend changes to governance in the 905
Regions;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT Durham Regional Council supports the review of the GTSB
prescribed in the GTSB Act and the Terms of Reference for the
review approved by the Board March 3, 2000 and recommends
that the consultants should be clearly directed to focus their
attention thereto;
THAT Durham Regional Council does not support the creation of
a new layer of government over the GTA;
THAT Durham Regional Council does not support having the
GTSB review make recommendations that will interfere with or
prejudice the governance discussions now occurring in Durham
municipalities;
AND THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to other GTSB
member municipalities seeking their support and to Mr. Alan
Tonks, Chair of the Greater Toronto Services Board; and
THAT the resolution of Mr. Roger Anderson. Regional Chair.
Regional Municipality of Durham be endorsed."
Resolution #C-405-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the Chief
Administrative Officer.
"CARRIED"
D-17 Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto enclosing for our information
and any attention deemed necessary, Clause No. 1 of Report No. 3 of the
Venomous Snake Board of Health, headed "Venomous Snake", which was adopted, as
P14.AN amended. by the Council of the City of Toronto at its meeting on June 7.
and 9, 2000.
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Resolution #C-406-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received.
"CARRIED"
REPORTS
Report #I Resolution #C-407-00
G.P.A. Report Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
July 3, 2000
July 10, 2000
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on July 3, 2000, be approved with the exception of Items #4,
#10, #14, #25, #30, #32, #34, #35 and #36.
"CARRIED"
Item #4 Resolution #C-408-00
Tremblay and Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
John Town
D14.ZBA.2000.003 THAT Report PD -065 be received;
THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63, be approved and
that the amending by-law, as per Attachment No. 4 to Report PD -065 be
forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PD -065-00 and Council's decision be forwarded
to the Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -065-00 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Council Minutes
REPORTS
Item #10
Land Acquisition
Strategy
Item #14
Property Standards
POLPR
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
Resolution #C-409-00
-30- July 10. 2000
Yea I Nay I Pecuniary Interest I Absent
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Item #10 of Report #1 was referred for consideration in
conjunction with the Addendum to Report PD -072-00, later in the
meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-410-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD -35-00 be received;
THAT Staff be authorized to retain a contractor to perform the property
clean ups as required in the two Property Standards Orders issued by the
Property Standards Officers:
THAT funds required to perform the work be drawn from the Contingency
Account #1100-0-X; and
THAT the property owners, Concetto Pistritto and The Kaitlin Group Ltd.
be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #25
Development
Charges
F21.DE
Resolution #C-411-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Addendum to Report TR -36-00 be received:
THAT Report TR -36-00 be received;
THAT the background study Final Report May 2000 be amended to
exclude a charge for industrial and institutional development:
THAT the background study Final Report May 2000 prepared by Craig
Binning, CSB Inc., as amended, be approved;
THAT the Development Charge quantum for both Residential and Non -
Residential charges be phased -in for all units, in accordance with Scenario
#3, of the final report May 2000, subject to indexing;
Residential (s.f.d.) Aug.l 2000
$5,875
(per revised Exhibit 3 Jan. i, 2001
$6,250
Attachment #2) July. 1, 2001
$6,625
Jan. 1, 2002
$6,994
Non -Residential Aug. 1, 2000
$ 4.08
(per sq. m) July. 1, 2001
$ 8.16
July. 1, 2002
$12.24
July. 1, 2003
$16.32
July 1, 2004
$20.40
THAT Council, in approving the Background Study, expresses its intent to
ensure that the increase in the need for services attributable to the
anticipated development will be met and that any future excess capacity
identified in the Study will be for by
paid development
similar charges;
charges or other
THAT Council has reviewed the changes made to the draft By -Law and
after having considered the changes, Council determined that there is not a
need for an additional public meeting;
THAT the annual report to Council on the Development Charge Reserve
Fund activity include a status report on the building permit activity and
charges collected in relationship to the projected activity;
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REPORTS
THAT the By-law attached to Report TR -36-00, inclusive of any
amendments made by Council at the meeting of June 19. 2000, be
recommended to Council for approval to rescind and replace By-law 99-
125, except in respect of the applications for building permits, referred to
in section 27 of the By-law; and
THAT the Region of Durham and recorded interested parties be provided
a copy of Report TR -36-00 and be notified of Council's decision.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-412-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Resolution #C-411-00 be amended by deleting the third paragraph
in its entirety and replacing it with the following wording:
"THAT the background study Final Report May 2000 be amended
to exempt a charge for industrial and not for profit institutional
development."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-411-00 was then "CARRIED AS
AMENDED" on the following recorded vote.
Recorded Vote
Council Member Yea Nay I Pecuniary Interest I Absent
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
}{
Councillor Rowe
X
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
X
Councillor Young
X
Mayor Hamre
X I
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REPORTS
Item #30
Oak Ridges
Trail
D02.OA
Resolution #C-413-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report WD -32-00 be received;
THAT the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) be granted approval to
implement the submitted plan to use the specified unopened road
allowances, with the exception of the Ganaraska Forest;
THAT the section of the trail running from the northwest corner of
Mosport Park southerly to Concession Road 8, then easterly to Leskard
Road be deferred back to staff to address the concerns raised by the
various delegates;
THAT staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee in September, 2000 on the deferred section of the trail;
THAT a by-law be forwarded to Council authorizing the use of the
approved unopened road allowances;
THAT Roy Forrester, Clarington Chapter, ORTA and the property owners
who expressed concern be advised of Council's decision; and
THAT the Townships of Manvers. Scugog and Hope be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member Declaration of
Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
X
Councillor Rowe
X
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
X
Councillor Young
X
Mayor Hamre
X
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Item #32 Resolution #C-414-00
Centre Street Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
Information Centre
T04.GE THAT Report WD -35-00 be received;
THAT the reconstruction of Centre Street be deferred and tendered early
in 2001; and
THAT a copy of Report WD -35-00 be provided to William Humber of the
Old Bowmanville Residents Association.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-415-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-414-00 be amended by including the
contents of the memorandum dated July 6, 2000, from the Director of
Public Works thereto.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-414-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Item #34 Resolution #C-416-00
New Signage Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
T07.GE
THAT Item #34 of Report #I be referred to the "Unfinished Business"
portion of the agenda.
"CARRIED
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REPORTS
Item #35 Resolution #C-417-00
Visual Arts Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
Centre Storage
Space THAT Report ADMIN -18-00 be received;
A20.GE
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to investigate
accommodation needs and report back to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee and that the BOwmanville/Newcastle Baseball
Association be relocated by November 1, 2000; and
Item #36
Main Branch
Library/MAC
A20.GE
THAT a copy of Council's action be forwarded to the
Bowmanville/Newcastle Baseball Association and the Visual Arts Centre
Board of Directions.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member I Yea
Councillor Mutton
X
Councillor Novak
X
Councillor Rowe
X
Councillor Schell
X
Councillor Trim
X
Councillor Young
X
Mayor Hamre
X
Resolution #C-418-00
Interest I Absent
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report ADMIN -19-00 be received;
THAT the preliminary designs for the construction of a new Bowmanville
Main Branch Libraryand expansion of the Municipal Administrative
Centre be approved,
THAT staff be authorized to call for tenders for this project as set out in
the Critical Path;
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July 10. 2000
REPORTS
Report #2
Outstanding
By-law Items
POLGE
Report #3
Courtice
Highway No. 2
Corridor Study
F18.QU
THAT staff be authorized to undertake a pre -qualification procedure for
all bidders; and
THAT an additional $1,040,000 ($650,000 escalation, $261,067 penthouse
and $127,900 construction contingency) be approved for the main Branch
Library and expansion to the Municipal Administrative Centre and that the
additional cost of construction be added to the proposed debenture
requirements for the facility.
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Novak
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Mayor Hamre
Resolution #C-419-00
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Declaration of
Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest I Absent
P4
X
X
X
X
X
X
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CD -34-00 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-420-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT Report TR -53-00 be received;
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REPORTS
THAT Markson Borooah Hodgson Architects, Toronto. Ontario, with a
total bid (including disbursements and applicable G.S.T.) in the amount of
$49,280.00 for Part 1, and $27, 140.00 for Part 2, being the lowest
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP
2000-5, be awarded the contract for the Courtice Highway No. 2, Corridor
Study/Courtice Main Central Area Secondary Plan;
THAT funds in the amount of $40,000.00 for Part I be drawn from the
2000 Planning and Development Consulting Account Number 7702-
00000-0247;
THAT the Municipality's portion for Part 2 be included in the Planning
Department's 2001 Budget;
THAT the Region of Durham has committed $25,000.00 towards the cost
Of completing the Courtice Highway 92 Corridor Study, Courtice Main
Central Area Secondary Plan, see Schedule "C" attached to Report TR -
53 -00; and
THAT the By-law, attached to Report TR -53-00, marked Schedule "B"
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Reports #4.
#5, #6 and #8; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting
on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is Blue Circle Canada
Inc.
Report #4 Resolution #C-421-00
Referral #5 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
To Clarington
Official Plan THAT Report PD -075-00 be received;
THAT the settlement of the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario
(APAO) objections to a number of the proposed policies contained in the
Municipality of Clarington Official Plan and Official Plan Amendment #3
that have been referred or appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board be
received;
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July 10, 2000
REPORTS
THAT Council authorize staff to initiate the public consultation process
for the proposed modified polices and proposed Amendment #19 to the
Clarington Official Plan which will include the placing of public notices in
the local newspapers and holding a public meeting in September 2000 in
accordance with the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990;
THAT the APAO, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ministry of
Natural Resources, the Region of Durham Planning Department, Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ganaraska Conservation Authority,
Save the Ganaraska Again (SAGA) and Save the Oak Ridges Moraine
(STORM) receive copies of Report PD -075-00 including the attachments
and a copy of Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD -075-00 and any
delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Report #5 Resolution #C-422-00
Principles of Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
Understanding
Blue Circle THAT Report WD -36-00 be deferred until the Solicitor advises that the
L04.BL closing date provided in the Principles of Understanding has occurred and
when the transactions which are to take place within three business days
following the closing date have been completed.
"CARRIED"
Report #6 Resolution #C-423-00
Rezoning Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
Application
Blue Circle THAT Report PD -076-00 be deferred until the Solicitor advises that the
D14.DEV.97.083 closing date provided in the Principles of Understanding has occurred and
when the transactions which are to take place within three business days
following the closing date have been completed.
"CARRIED"
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July 10, 2000
REPORTS
Report #7 Resolution #C-424-00
Confidential Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
Report PD -077-00
THAT Confidential Report PD -077-00 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting.
"CARRIED"
Report #8 Resolution #C-425-00
Extension of Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
"Unwinding Date"
Blue Circle THAT Report SOLIC-4-00 be received;
L04.131_
THAT a by-law be passed authorizing the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of
the Municipality of Clarington to execute an agreement with Blue Circle
Canada Inc. to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue
Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3,
1997, as amended by the First, Second, Third and Fourth Amending
Agreements by deleting the date "July 31, 2000" and replacing it with the
date "September 15, 2000".
"CARRIED„
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Four-way Stop Resolution #C-426-00
Beaver and Edward
Streets Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the temporary four-way stop on Beaver and Edward Streets
become permanent.
"CARRIED"
St. Stephens Estates Resolution #C-427-00
D09.COPA.2000.002
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Addendum to Report PD -63-00 be received;
THAT Report PD -063-00 be lifted from the table;
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July 10, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
THAT application to amend the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan
submitted by St. Stephen's Estates Inc. be approved as Amendment No. 18
as indicated in Attachment #3 to Report PD -063-00 and that the necessary
By-law be passed;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue the Notice of Decision within 15
days;
THAT a copy of Report PD -063-00 and amendment be forwarded to the
Region of Durham for approval;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by By-law, to execute an
amending Subdivision Agreement between St. Stephen's Estates Inc. and
the Municipality to permit the development of a total of eighteen semi-
detached dwelling units on Blocks 137, 138, 140 and 141 on Plan 40M-
1977; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PD -63-00 and
any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Item #10 Resolution #C-428-00
Land Acquisition Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
Strategy Report
THAT Report PD -72-00 be received;
THAT the Land Acquisition Strategy Report be amended as follows:
• THAT Section 2. A4 be deleted:
• THAT the following amendments be referred back to staff for
preparation of a report to be submitted to the Council meeting
scheduled to be held on July 10, 2000, to review the impacts the
amendments may have on Development Charges:
• Section 2. C1 - deleting the words "short term" and replacing them
with the words "medium term";
• Section 2. C2 — deleting the words "medium term" and replacing
them with the words "short term";
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Section 2. C4 — deleting the words "medium term" and replacing
them with the words "short term";
THAT the Land Acquisition Strategy Report be approved, as amended;
and
THAT staff be authorized to take all necessary actions to implement the
recommendations of the Land Acquisition Strategy.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS)
Resolution #C-429-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 be amended by deleting any
reference to "expropriation" from the report.
"CARRIED„
Resolution #C-430-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 be amended as follows:
"1. THAT Section 2.4.2 (I) paragraphs 5 and 6 be deleted and
replaced with:
These lands shall be a priority for acquisition when they
become available for sale. Properties will only be acquired
from willing seller. To expedite the land acquisition process in
this area, land owners will be reminded annually of the
Municipality's desire to purchase these properties for the
lakeshore park. The acquisition of these properties will ensure
that the intent of one of the objectives of the Clarington
Official Plan to establish a lakefront park is met.
2. THAT Section 2.4.2 (ii) be modified as follows:
Recommendations 2 and 3 be deleted and replaced with:
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July 10, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
That staff be authorized to approach the owners of lands for the
district park with the view of purchasing these properties
should the owner wish to sell.
3. THAT Section 2.4.2 (iii) be modified as follows:
Recommendation be modified to read as follows:
That staff be authorized to approach the owners of Bond Head
properties with a view of purchasing these properties should
the owners wish to sell in the long term.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-431-00
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 be amended by deleting any
reference to "time frames" from the report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-432-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 be amended by deleting any
reference to "first right of refusal" from the report.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-433-00
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 be amended by deleting any
reference to "damaged centre" and "deterioration of properties' and
replacing it with the Official Plan wording:
"regulatory shoreline area".
"CARRIED"
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July 10, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The foregoing Resolution #C-428-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED."
Land Acquisition Resolution #C-434-00
Strategy
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Addendum to Report PD -072-00 be received;
THAT staff be authorized to address the recommended amendments for
Community Park land acquisitions in Section 2.C1, Section 2.C2 and
Section 2.C4 within the context of the Financial Plan for Land Acquisition
which will be submitted for Council's consideration in October 2000; and
THAT Craig Binning of CSB Inc. be retained by the Municipality to work
with staff in developing the Financial Plan for Land Acquisition and that
the fees for his services be funded through the Working Fund Reserve
Account Number 2900-1-X.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-435-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the Lakefront Acquisition portion of the report be referred back to
staff for public information meetings and to seek input from the public and
report back by the end of September, 2000.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-434-00 was then put to a vote and
"CARRIED AS AMENDED".
Request for Resolution #C-436-00
New Signage
T08.GE Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Report WD -34-00 be tabled for further information.
"CARRIED"
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July 10, 2000
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-437-00
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of John Stephenson be acknowledged and received
for information.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law
92000-141 refrained from discussion and voting on the subject by-law.
Councillor Schell's employer is Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Resolution #C-438-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT leave be granted to introduce by-laws 2000-108 to 2000-121,
inclusive, By-law 2000-133 and By-laws 2000-136 to 2000-140, inclusive
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2000-108 being a by-law to impose development charges against land
in the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the
Development Charges Act, 1997 and to repeal By-law
99-125
2000-109 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (James Tremblay and John Town)
2000-110 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (1319164 Ontario Limited)
2000-111 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Tony Slavin)
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July 10, 2000
BY-LAWS
2000-112 being a by-law to authorize a purchase agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect
to the Purchase of 44B West Beach Road, Lot 25, Plan 150,
Part Lot 10, Broken Front Concession, Bowmanville,
Municipality of Clarington
2000-113 being a by-law to amend the Purchasing By-law #94-129,
as amended
2000-114 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Balterre
Contracting Ltd.. Peterborough, Ontario, enter into an
agreement for the Nash Road, Courtice, Ontario,
Reconstruction
2000-115 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Rutherford Contracting, Gormley, Ontario, to enter into an
agreement for the Neighbourhood Park, Clarington Corners
- Phase II
2000-116 being a by-law to authorize the use of the unopened road
allowances shown on the Map attached as Schedule "A" by
the Oak Ridges Trail Association, Clarington Chapter
2000-117 being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain
lands as public highways and to assume certain streets
within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in
the Municipality of Clarington
2000-118 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being
a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and
Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington
2000-119 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Clarington Corners Stage 1, Phase 2)
(Approved by Council July 5, 1999)
Council Minutes -46- July 10, 2000
BY-LAWS
2000-120 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement
with Halloway Holdings Limited of Plan of Subdivision
18T-87087 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the
said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington in respect of 18T-87087 (Halloway Holdings
Limited) (Approved by Council June 26, 2000)
2000-121 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement
with Towchester Developments Limited of Plan of
Subdivision 18T-82037 and any Mortgagee who has an
interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-82037
(Towchester Developments Limited) (Approved by
Council June 26, 2000)
2000-133 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Markson
Borooah Hodgson Architects, Toronto, Ontario, for the
Courtice Highway No. 2 Corridor Study/Courtice Main
Central Area Secondary Plan (Report TR -53-00 — Report
#3)
2000-136 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 18 to the
Clarington Official Plan (Addendum to Report PD -063-00)
(Unfinished Business)
2000-137 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an
amending agreement with St. Stephens Estates Inc. and the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for the
development of Plan of Subdivision 18T-88037 being a by-
law to adopt Amendment No. 18 to the Clarington Official
Plan (Addendum to Report PD -063-00) (Unfinished
Business)
2000-138 being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
former Town of Newcastle (Schickedanz Bros. Limited)
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July 10, 2000
BY-LAWS
2000-139 being a by-law to authorize a purchase agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Edmond Vanhaverbeke, in Trust, in respect to the purchase
of 166 - 168 Church Street, Part of Lot 152, Block L,
Grant's Plan, designated as Part 8, l OR -645, Bowmanville,
Municipality of Clarington
2000-140 being a by-law to authorize a purchase agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
Theresa Vanhaverbeke, in Trust, in respect to the purchase
of 23 Silver Street, Part of Lots 152 and 153, Block L,
Grant's Plan, designated as Part 4, l OR -645, Bowmanville,
Municipality of Clarington
"CARRIED„
Resolution #C-439-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-108 to 2000-121,
inclusive, By-law 2000-133 and By-laws 2000-136 to 2000-140, inclusive,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law
#2000-141, refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter.
Councillor Schell is employed by Blue Circle Canada Inc.
Resolution 4C-440-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce by-law 2000-141 being a by-law to
authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Principles of
Understanding between the Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the Municipality
of Clarington dated November 3, 1997, that the said by-law be now read'a
first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Council Minutes -48-
July 10. 2000
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-441-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-141 be approved.
"CARRIED"
OTHER BUSINESS
Confidential Resolution #C-442-00
Verbal Report
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report from the Chief Administrative
Officer be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed"
meeting.
"CARRIED"
Temporary Resolution #C-443-00
Street Signage
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT all temporary street signage with the exception of construction
related signs be accompanied by a 'Temporary' marker to ensure that
residents are aware of the temporary status of the signs.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-444-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton
WHEREAS the main vehicular entrance to Newcastle Public School has
been moved from Beaver Street to Glass Court;
AND WHEREAS the crossing guard from Robert Street -Beaver Street is
being relocated to Edward Street -Beaver Street;
AND WHEREAS this change will encourage children to walk to school
via Edward Street, not Beaver Street;
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July 10, 2000
OTHER BUSINESS
AND WHEREAS a number of children will be crossing Mill Street, a
Type B arterial road and major access point to the 401 to get to school;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Public Works
Department be directed to undertake the necessary traffic study to
determine if an adult crossing guard is warranted at the intersection of
Edward Street and Mill Street in Newcastle Village, and report back the
findings to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on
September 5, 2000.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-445-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Report PD -077-00
pertaining to a property manner and the two Confidential Verbal Reports
of the Chief Administrative Officer pertaining to personnel matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-446-00
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting be ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillors Schell and Novak stated pecuniary interests earlier in the
meeting and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law.
Council Minutes -50- July 10, 2000
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-447-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-142 being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
at this meeting held on the 10th day of July 2000, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-448-00
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-142 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-449-00
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:40 p.m.
"CARRIED"
MAYOR
MUNICIPAL CLERK
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated May 18 and
June 15, 2000. (Copies of the minutes are attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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I — 2 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on June 28, 2000, considered the following resolution of the
City of Oshawa:
"1. THAT City Council endorse the proposal submitted by the
consultant entitled `A Made -in -Durham Governance Solution' as
the approach to governance reform in Durham Region.
2. THAT all area municipalities, including Durham Region, be
requested to participate in this governance process to achieve a
Made -in -Durham governance solution."
Subsequently Regional Council passed the following resolution:
"THAT Correspondence Item #258 from the City of Oshawa be referred
to the September 20, 2000 Council meeting."
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I — 3 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising the Social
Development Council, Ajax -Pickering, that the Council of the Region of Durham
on June 28, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS, the murder/suicide in Pickering on June 20, 2000, was a
tragic event that has shaken the life of our communities;
WHEREAS, it is only the latest of a series of incidents to again indicate
the failure of the criminal justice system and the immediate need of the
community to provide an emergency shelter within the community;
WHEREAS, the Social Development Council of Ajax -Pickering was
founded by the Councils of the two respective municipal corporations with
the express purpose of meeting unmet community needs;
WHEREAS, the need for an emergency shelter has been identified in our
research, notably the Ajax -Pickering Community Profits and the
Community Wellness Study;
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THEREFORE
2 -
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
September 11, 2000
This Council convene a Civic Summit, a meeting of representatives from
the Councils of the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering, the Chairman of
the Region of Durham and the Members of the P:,rliament of Canada for
Pickering Ajax -Uxbridge and for Whitbv-Ajax, :::d the Members of the
Ontario Legislative Assembly for the same electoral districts with
ourselves, the Ajax -Pickering Womens' Centre and other appropriate
community partners for the purpose of finding solutions with respect to
the failure of the criminal justice system and the urgent need of the Town
of Ajax and the City of Pickering to provide emergency shelter and secure
affordable housing. That the Board of Directors authorize the Executive
Director to take the steps necessary to arrange such Summit."
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I - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the
Region of Durham on June 28, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"1) THAT the Public Works Officials `Who Does What' Committee
prepare Terms of Reference for a Request for Proposal for a Stage
II Report which will provide financial analysis and business case
development for concepts identified in Stage I of the Service
Review Report;
2) THAT cost sharing arrangements with Area Municipalities with
respect to funding the proposed Stage II Report be explored; and
3) THAT the Public Works Officials `Who Does What' Committee
report back to Regional Council on these issues, including cost
estimates for the study, in September 2000;
4) THAT Correspondence Item #257, and all other items of
correspondence from area municipalities on this matter, be referred
to the Works Committee."
For Council's information, parts 1, 2 and 3 of the resolution were tabled
until the Regional Council meeting of September 6, 2000. Part 4 was
adopted.
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1- 5 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting held on July 3, 2000.
(A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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I - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated June 14, 2000. (A copy of the
minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-7 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of May, 2000. (A
COPY of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-8 Sandy Archibald, Owner, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd., thanking the
Municipality of Clarington for their assistance in making the Apple Blossom Fruit
Wine & Food Festival a great success. The festival generated $4,000.00, enabling
Big Brothers to continue their support to fatherless boys & girls in our
community. It also provided the opportunity for Archibald Orchards & Estate
Winery and eight other wineries to showcase a growing industry in the agri-
tourism sector - fruit wines. They were pleased with the community response for
their first year and plan to hold this event annually. She commends the
Municipality's foresight in continuing to recognize the value in tourism events
such as this. They provide a "Quality of Life" benefit for residents, an attraction
for potential new residents and a source of economic growth through visitations.
Finally, Mr. and Mrs. Archibald want to thank the mayor, council and staff for the
tremendous amount of support they have received as their business has "grown".
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1-9 Minutes of the Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. dated August 22, 2000. (A copy
of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
1-10 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board adopted Clause 1 of
Transportation Committee Report No. 10, entitled "Comments on Removing
Roadblocks - The Draft Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton - Wentworth" and by so doing, adopted:
(a) a strategy as a foundation to maintaining and improving the economic
health and competitiveness of the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton -
Wentworth and the quality of life of the area's residents; and
(b) actions for implementing the Strategic Transportation Plan.
The following recommendations, in particular, are being drawn to our attention:
• GTSB member municipalities are requested to protect the GTA transit
corridors identified in the Strategic Transportation Plan and ensure
supportive land use policies for these corridors through their official plans
as they are reviewed.
GO Transit, GTSB member municipalities and their transit operating
agencies are requested to participate in a co-operative process to develop a
GTA -wide transit coordination protocol to provide a common basis for
approaching inter -regional transit coordination issues.
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• The provincial government has been requested, in consultation with the
Greater Toronto Services Board and GTSB member municipalities, to
identify and implement, including enforcement, a network of high
occupancy vehicle lanes on 400 -series highways in the Greater Toronto
Area and Hamilton -Wentworth.
• The necessary background studies to support regional development charge
by-laws for GO Transit growth related improvements are to be completed
as expeditiously as possible, and the appropriate by-laws presented for
approval no later than October 2000.
(A copy of the report is available in the Clerk's Department.)
I -
11 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax passed
By-laws 52-2000 and 53-2000 on May 15, 2000, in accordance with the Direct
Democracy Through Municipal Referendums Act, 2000 and the recently approved
regulations.
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1- 12 Peter North, Provincial Co-ordinator, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, Office of Community Sports and Recreation Development, thanking
the Municipality of Clarington for nominating Allison Larsh for the Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence. Overall, they received one hundred and twenty-six
nominations and they were very pleased to see twenty-eight nominees from our
region (Central). Upon reviewing the applications, they were extremely
impressed with the achievements of all of the nominees. All nominees should be
commended for their participation in sport, voluntarism and for the leadership
qualities they exhibit. The nominees, their families and their communities should
be extremely proud of their accomplishments. All nominees will be receiving
correspondence from the Hon. Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and
Recreation, together with a lapel pin created specially to recognize the Syl Apps
Awards of Excellence. The successful recipients for Central Region are:
Michelle Schurer
Kurtis Wagar
Tabitha Robinson
Alex McLaughlin
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1- 13 Bryne Purchase, Deputy Minister of Finance, advising Council that the third
installment of the 2000 Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) for our
municipality will be processed during the week of August 4, 2000. This quarterly
payment, to be made by electronic funds transfer, is for the period July through
September 2000.
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September 11, 2000
As in prior years, the province will conduct a review of all 2000 LSR costs at
year-end. Adjustments will be made to both the 2000 CRF allocation and LSR
billings to reflect the net changes in year-end costs from the LSR forecasts.
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I - 14 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated July 17, 2000. (A copy
of the minutes is attached to the Summary of Correspondence).
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I - 15 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham providing Council with the consultation paper
entitled "Intensive Agricultural Operations in Rural Ontario," which addresses a
very important issue, specifically the matter of intensified farming and nutrient
management. Municipalities and regional governments need to find the balance
of accommodating agriculture while at the same time, protecting our environment.
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I - 16 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising that the Council of the City
of Pickering on August 8, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"1. THAT Report to Council MO 02-00 concerning a proposal
submitted by The Berkeley Consulting Group to Oshawa Council
to undertake a `Made -in -Durham Governance Solution' be
received;
2. THAT the City of Oshawa be advised that Pickering Council
endorses The Berkeley Consulting Group study in principle,
subject to Council confirming a specific financial contribution at a
later date, prior to the commencement of the study, once additional
details on the cost-sharing formula are available; and
3. THAT a copy of the Report be forwarded to Oshawa Council and
all other municipalities in Durham, including Durham Region."
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1- 17 Scott Bolton, Technical Support, Region of Durham, advising Council that the
Region of Durham will be Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining watermains in
Bowmanville. This work will take place late August of 2000 with a completion
date of November 30, 2000, and will be carried out with the least possible
inconvenience to consumers. The area includes - Flett Street (from Jane Street to
Parkway Crescent), Jane Street, Liberty Street (from King Street to Baseline
Road), Nelson Street (from Liverpool Road to East limit), Orchardview
Boulevard, Parkway Avenue, Parkway Crescent, Simpson Avenue (from King
Street to Southway Drive) and Southway Drive.
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1- 18 Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee meeting
dated March 20, 2000. (A copy of the minutes is attached to the Summary of
Correspondence.)
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1- 19 Councillor Iry Harrell, Chairman, Governance Review Committee, City of
Oshawa writing to Roger Anderson, Chairman, Regional lunicipality of
Durham, advising Mr. Anderson that the City of Oshawa looks forward to a full
discussion on the issue of a Made -in -Durham governance solution.
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1-20 News Release from CRTC, announcing a new area code to be added in the 905
region. Toronto area telephone subscribers now served by the 905 area code will
soon be assigned an additional code and will move to 10 -digit dialing. The new
code to be announced shortly will be in place by June 9, 2001. These changes
will affect all telephone subscribers in the 905 area code -- the south central
portion of Ontario surrounding Toronto. This decision by the Canadian Radio -
television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is the result of a public
process aimed at finding a solution to a shortage of telephone numbers in the 905
area code.
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1-21 James M. Flaherty, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs,
providing the Municipality with an update on the status of the implementation of
the Provincial Offences Act (POA) transfer initiative. The ministry continues to
build upon the lessons learned from the transfers to their seven demonstration
sites: the City of North Bay, the Town of Caldon, the City of Brampton, the City
of Mississauga, the Regional Municipality of York, the City of Barrie and the
District Municipality of Muskoka. The ministry continues to receive submissions
from municipalities interested in assuming responsibilities for POA functions. In
April and May, they received submissions from the following sites, representing
35 municipalities:
• Regional Municipality of Durham, representing the Oshawa court service
area;
• Regional Municipality of Niagara, representing the St. Catharines, Niagara
Falls and Welland court services area;
• Region of Ottawa -Carleton, representing the Ottawa court service area; and
• City of Toronto, representing the Toronto court service area
The ministry has completed its formal review of these submissions and
implementation planning is now proceeding. Their most recent submis:;ion
review date was June 16, 2000. They received a new submission from the City of
Kenora court service area. It is currently under review. Finally, they would like
to remind us that the two-year voluntary period is drawing to a close.
Municipalities have until March 31, 2001 to participate in the voluntary process.
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September 11. 2000
I - 22 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Cards for the month of June 2000. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-23 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, requesting that he be kept informed regarding
the illegal storage of paper sludge near Concession 10 in Clarington. Mr.
O'Toole has Minister Newman's assurance that comprehensive material testing
will be completed to ensure that our constituents' water and health is not
adversely affected.
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1-24 Association of Municipalities of Ontario announcing free flu vaccines. Ontario is
the first jurisdiction in North America to provide universal access to a publicly
funded immunization program for influenza. The Ministry of Health and Long
Term Care is expanding its publicly funded influenza immunization program to
ensure all Ontarians are eligible for a vaccination shot every year. The Provincial
Government will spend $38 million, $31 million of which is new funding, to
administer 7.9 million doses of influenza vaccine this year. The municipal cost of
implementing this initiative will vary according to the number of inoculations
administered through local public health units. Any cost to municipalities
resulting from increased work in local public health departments must be
balanced with the positive effect that immunization can have on workplace
absenteeism. Since there are a number of different ways of receiving the flu
vaccine, the municipal cost resulting from this new initiative is uncertain.
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1-25 Greater Toronto Services Board, providing the Municipality of Clarington with
their 1999 Annual Report. (A copy of the report is available in the Clerk's
Department.)
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1-26 Johanne Curodeau, Manager, Ministerial Correspondence Unit, Department of
Justice Canada, providing the Municipality of Clarington with a copy of their
response to Bruce Taylor, City of Pickering regarding sexual exploitation of
children. In November 1999, A. Anne McLellan's department released a
consultation paper on child victims and the criminal justice system that sets out
options for Criminal Code changes. This paper examines the possible creation of
additional specific offences against children, such as criminal physical abuse,
criminal neglect and child homicide, sentencing to prevent re -offending against
children, and facilitating the testimony of child witnesses. The paper seeks the
opinions of all Canadians concerned with the welfare of children. Although the
formal period for receiving written responses from the public ended on March 31,
2000, late submissions are acceptable. The analysis of the responses to the
consultation paper will continue into the fall.
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September 11, 2000
1-27 Sue Peterson, Community and Corporate Development, Safe Drinking Water
Foundation, requesting donations to the Foundation. Over one year ago the Safe
Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) sent rural municipalities a request for
financial support which was not very fruitful. SDWF is launching a two-year
research project to count and identify viruses and bacteria in rural drinking water
supplies, and then compare this analysis with statistics for water borne diseases
for the same communities. SDWF has just hired its first lab technician to work on
developing the methods and procedures require to carry out this research. This
month, two scientists, one from Japan and one from Denmark are arriving to help
pioneer this project. Canada is the only country in the developed world that
doesn't have national drinking water regulations.
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1-28 Mike Rayner, Counsel, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, writing to
Paul Courey, Paroian Raphael, Barristers and Solicitors regarding maintenance
guidelines for agricultural drains. Mr. Rayner addresses Mr. Courey's concerns
as follows:
t. a statement that the federal government does not have jurisdiction under
the Fisheries Act to regulate agricultural drains unless those drains are also
natural watercourses;
2. decisions regarding the harmful alteration. disruption and destruction of
fish habitat with respect to agricultural drains should be made by
municipal councils, in this case, the Council of Elgin County; and
3. having Conservation Authorities in a position to "police" municipal
councils and "approving" the actions of the municipal councils.
In Mr. Rayner's opinion the concerns are unnecessary.
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1-29 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, updating the Municipality of Clarington
of the results of the AMO Board of Directors meeting dated June 24, 2000. (A
copy of the correspondence is attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
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1-30 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
AMO/Ministry of Health and Long -Term Care Land Ambulance Implementation
Steering Committee (LAISC) has suspended future meetings, with mutual
agreement, until several key funding decisions are confirmed by the Province.
Mr. Tilson, MPP and Provincial Co -Chair recommends that the Committee
meetings be suspended until the provincial government deals with the funding
issues since discussions on other transition issues would be difficult as many of
them relate to funding. Municipal representatives to LAISC agreed that until the
Province responds to the municipal position on funding, further discussions would
not be fruitful. Specifically, the two most critical funding issues municipalities
have been awaiting an answer on relate to base costs and the mandated 1996
response time standard.
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September 11, 2000
1- 31 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of the passing of Bill
100. Bill 100, "An Act to promote efficiency in the municipal electricity sector
and to protect consumers from unjustified rate increases", passed first reading on
June 20, before the House summer recess. It is anticipated that the Government
will move quickly to pass the legislation in the Fall legislative session. The
legislation imposes a defacto moratorium on distribution rate increases until
February 2003. Municipal representatives and AMO staff met with staff from the
Ministries of Energy, Science and Technology (MEST), Finance, and Municipal
Affairs and Housing (MMAH) on July 24 to discuss municipal concerns with the
proposed legislation. At the meeting, municipalities underlined the following four
issues:
1) Lack of level playing field
2) Uncertainly over market-based rate of return
3) Value of assets compromised
4) Timing
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1-32 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for keeping him updated
regarding the ITER project and how it can relate to the status of Durham College.
Mr. O'Toole has spoken in favour of Clarington receiving this facility and he
believes that a project of ITER's stature will benefit the people of our community.
With regard to Durham College's efforts to become a university, he is in complete
agreement with the proposal put forward by Gary Polonsky.
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1-33 Sharon L. Glover, Executive Director, The Brewers of Ontario, providing Council
with The Brewers of Ontario's comments regarding Waste Diversion
Organization Interim Report. As operators of a world recognized packaging
management system that recovers, reuses and recycles 97.6% of half a million
tonnes of beer packaging annually, Ontario brewers have made a significant
contribution to waste diversion in Ontario through operation of a refillable bottle
based deposit -refund system. Recognized world wide, The Beer Store packaging
management system avoids $31 million in municipal waste management costs
annually.
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1-34 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Ontario Ministry of the
Environment has issued corrective orders to 72 water treatment plants following
an inspection blitz. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment released results
from its recent inspection of 241 water treatment plants. Of the total, 131
treatment plants were found to have `deficiencies' in their operations. 72 plants
were issued field orders to take corrective measures. MOE Field orders were
issued for one or more of the four following reasons:
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• Insufficient number of chemicallbacteriological samples being taken
• Inadequate maintenance of disinfection samples being taken;
• Lack of chlorination or coagulation/floculation/filtration treatment; and
• Improper certification or training of plant operators
Given the upcoming discussions on drinking water at AMO's annual conference.
and continued political and media interest on the issue, AMO will be compiling
information on municipal drinking water operations and infrastructure needs.
AMO is seeking information from a representative sample of municipalities that
are facing significant funding shortfalls associated with maintaining or upgrading
their water operations and/or infrastructure. The information AMO is seeking
includes a brief description of our municipal drinking water operations and
infrastructure needs, the approximate cost of the required investment, and whether
your municipality has received funding through provincial and/or federal funding
mechanisms over the last five years.
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1-35 Government of Canada news release, advising Council of the new transportation
plan filed for MOX shipment from Russia. Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
(AECL) has submitted a new Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAP) to
Transport Canada for the air transport of one shipment of mixed oxide (MOX)
fuel test samples into Canada from the Russian Federation. The samples will be
tested at AECL's Chalk River Laboratories. The ERAP will be available for
public comment for 28 days. Under the new emergency response plan, it is
proposed that the Russian MOX shipment be shipped by air to a Department of
National Defense air base in either Trenton, Ontario, or Bagotville, Quebec. The
new ERAP replaces AECL's original plan to transport the shipment along the St.
Lawrence Seaway to Cornwall. The shipment of MOX fuel samples is low-risk.
The trace amount of radiation is so small that it poses no significant risk to health,
safety or the environment. The fuel is in a stable, solid ceramic form inside a
sealed zirconium alloy element and transported in a container that meets Canadian
and international safety standards.
(Receive for Information)
1-36 Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, announcing the plan of Operation
Clean Water. Operation Clean Water is already underway with the inspections
MOE are undertaking of every municipal water treatment facility in the province.
The Drinking Water Protection Regulation will apply to water treatment and
distribution systems that require approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act,
including municipal waterworks and other large systems. The regulation will
make Ontario's standards for the protection of drinking water quality among the
toughest in Canada.
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1-37 Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, providing
information on the Ontario government's new provincial Heritage Retail Sales
Tax Rebate Program. Under this program, the government will rebate owners of
heritage properties the provincial sales tax - up to $3,000.00 - paid on building
materials purchased for the purpose of preserving or restoring eligible heritage
properties. This is available for materials purchased after May 4, 1999 to
December 31, 2000. Through this tax incentive, the provincial government is
supporting the investment that heritage property owners make in preserving their
heritage properties and is encouraging further preservation work. Developed in
co-operative with the Ministry of Finance, this program provides municipalities
across the province with an opportunity to help support the individual
preservation efforts of heritage property owners. They are asking municipalities
to help facilitate delivery of this program by making the rebate application forms
available to applicants in municipal offices. As approval for work done on
designated properties is currently a municipal responsibility, they are also asking
municipalities to note on the application form that this approval has been given
prior to the applicant submitting the rebate claim to the Ministry of Finance.
(Receive for Information)
1-38 Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, advising Council that Ontario
proposes strict environmental safeguards for agricultural practices. The Ontario
government's proposal for clear, enforceable province -wide legislation regulating
agricultural operations was released by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs. The government will consult on this proposal over the summer to
develop the most comprehensive bill of its kind in the country for introduction
this fall. The proposed legislation would include:
• Defining categories for types of farms including livestock operations
• Developing standards according to the size of farms for agricultural practices
including manure handling, storage and application
• Providing strict enforcement authority
• Setting out penalties and fines for infractions
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1-39 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a directive from the
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs regarding nutrient management
planning and the issue of interim control by-laws passed in accordance with the
Planning Act.
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"WHEREAS the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, 1998 is
intended to promote farm practices in a way that balances the needs of the
agricultural community with provincial health, safety and environment
concerns; pursuant to subsection 9(1) of the Act I direct that an
agricultural operation proposed to be carried on in an area which is the
subject o. an interim control by-law under the Planning Act shall be
deemed not to be carried on as a normal farm practice until a by-law
providing for nutrient management planning, minimum distance
separation and manure storage has been passed."
(Receive for Information)
1-40 Nancy Bennett, Corporate Director, Communications and Bette Hodgins,
Executive Associate, Patient Relations, Lakeridge Health Corporation, informing
Council about the Patient Relations program at Lakeridge Health and ensuring
that we are aware of the avenues available to us should we receive inquiries or
complaints related to their hospitals or programs. The Patient Relations program
was developed to provide patients and families with an avenue to give them
feedback, both positive and negative. Their goal is to assist them with the
resolution of issues and share the feedback with staff and continuously seek better
ways to deliver their services.
(Receive for Information)
1-41 David W. Rice, Ridge Pine Park Inc., bringing to Council's attention a final
notice letter they received. Wilmot Creek has advertised in the Community Guide
for a number of years. They recently received a rather curt and strong final notice
letter relative to a $7.00 late payment invoice. They bring this to our attention
only for public relations reasons. They do not advertise in this Guide in order to
increase sales but out of a responsibility to the Clarington Community. It would
have been much nicer to have received a phone call rather than the letter.
(Receive for Information)
1-42 Derek Pinto, Information Officer, Rabies Research Unit, Ministry of Natural
Resources, informing Council of the September 2000 aerial baiting program to
control fox rabies. The MNR has been aerial baiting to vaccinate foxes for more
than 10 years. The program has been highly effective, almost eliminating the
incidence of the fox strain of rabies in our area. They must keep up the effort if
they are to effectively control and eventually eliminate fox rabies in Ontario.
September 18 - 25, 2000, the Rabies Research Unit will drop 800,000 baits in
central and western Ontario to stamp out lingering prevalence of the fox strain of
the rabies virus. Due to the nature of rabies and its unpredictability in wildlife
populations, the exact area and dates are tentative.
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1-43 Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of an Information Newsletter
regarding cleaning and cement -mortar lining watermain on streets. The
contractor, Main Rehabilitation Co. Limited, will be mobilizing equipment and
personnel on site to commence work during the week of August 28, 2000.
Construction will begin with the installation of the temporary watetmain the week
of August 28, and should be finishing cleanup and restoration in the last week in
September. This schedule is, of course, dependent on the weather. Their staff
will be working with the contractor to ensure that the work is completed as soon
as possible. During construction, access to driveways should be maintained in
most instances. Traffic detours or delays can be expected but access to all
commercial and local properties will be maintained at all times including
emergency traffic and garbage collection.
(Receive for Information)
1-44 Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope, advising that the
Township of Hope on June 6, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"Be it resolved that this Council has received and accepted the report from
Clarington regarding the Future Prospects of the Municipality of
Clarington and confirm that we are interested in continuing to explore
partnerships and possible realignment issues."
(Receive for Information)
1-45 Joanne Monaghan, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, welcoming
the investment of a new $2.6 billion infrastructure program announced in the
federal 2000-2001 budget. The goals of the program reflect key components of
FCM's Fall 1999 "Quality of Life Infrastructure Program" proposal. Through the
collective efforts of all FCM Members, the objective of a new national
infrastructure program was reached. The new program called "Infrastructure
Canada", is a positive achievement but it is only a first step towards building a
better quality of life in Canadian communities. For the 2001-2202 budget they
are calling for additional funding and initiatives from the federal government and
are seeking the help of all Members. They need our involvement to secure the
support of both provincial/territorial and federal leaders. Their success is built
upon their collective capacity to deliver consistent messages.
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1-46 Pat Marjerrison, complimenting the contractor and the municipality's supervisor
that installed her new driveway. A new sidewalk was installed in front of her lot
this summer. Because of the increase in the pitch caused by the new sidewalk, it
was necessary to reconstruct her driveway as it drops quite a few feet down to her
garage. Mr. and Mrs. Marjerrison were quite concerned about the drainage at the
bottom of the drive, as any error in calculation would have caused their garage to
fill with water at the first rainstorm. The contractor took great pains to make sure
the drainage was just right, going over the plans with the municipality's engineers
and checking with a water hose to make sure the water ran where it should. This
attention was above and beyond anything they had expected.
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Mrs. Marjerrison would also like to compliment the supervisor from the town for
the attention he gave to them and to their driveway, making sure they were
satisfied. She was not so impressed however, with the contractor who laid their
sod. When she made a few suggestions, like filling in the hollows between their
lawn and the new sea so that overall look would be smoother, she was ignored.
When the contractor was laying the sod, he didn't even try to make the seams fit,
there were holes and gaps that she hope will fill in with grass. They will have to
do considerable work to make their lawn look good again.
(Receive for Information)
1-47 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Ontario Government
recently announced that $240 million of a total of $600 million in the Ontario
Small Town and Rural Development Infrastructure Program (OSTAR) has been
earmarked for public health and safety projects. The funds will be disbursed over
2 years. The amount is meant primarily to assist municipalities of less than
100,000 population, with capital costs associated with the new water regulation
requirements and orders from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). However,
those municipalities already in full compliance may apply for funding for another
health and safety project priority, including bridges, sewage works, dams and
storm sewers, ferries, and some municipal building conditions. The health and
safety priority project must be approved by municipal council or the Local
Services Board. Each municipality may submit only one application for the
earmarked funding. Municipalities that are larger than 100,000 population will
have access to Superbuild's Millennium Partnership Fund.
(Receive for Information)
1-48 Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing Council
with the Ministry's approach regarding the transfer of social housing to
municipalities. The Government's objective is to ensure there is affordable
housing for people in our communities that is efficient, well-managed,
accountable and responsive. Subject to approval by the Legislature, they remain
determined to transfer an improved and more cost-effective social housing system
to municipalities, and to do so in an orderly fashion. They believe social housing
is a service that is best administered at the local level. Local governments are
closest to the people they serve and they know the needs of their communities.
Transferring the administration of social housing to the municipal level would
provide the opportunity to integrate some aspects of program delivery with other
social services such as Ontario Works and child care. This, in turn, would pave
the way for better services for individuals and lower costs for taxpayers.
(Receive for Information)
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1-49 David Clark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Veridian Corporation, advising
Council of the second installment of prepaid interest payments on the promissory
notes were mailed separately to our office in the amount of $936,000. The next
installment of interest payment will be prepaid to the note maturity date of
November 1, 2003. The prepaid interest provisions are set out in section 15 of the
Merger Purchase Price Agreement.
(Receive for Information)
1-50 Willie Grieve, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, Telus,
advising Council in paragraph 26 of Telecom Order CRTC 2000-772, the
Commission has directed that all service providers operating or intending to
operate in NPA 905, implement certain conservation measures and, in addition.
respond to certain questions relating to 905 exhaust. This is the response of
TELUS Integrated Communications (TIC) to the Commission's directives in
Telecom Order CRTC 2000-772. Paragraph 26 (h) provides as follows:
"In all areas where a new telephone directory is published between now
and June 2001, the aging period is to be reduced to three months following
directory release. All service providers are required to advise the
Commission of the dates for next directory release by 1 September 2000."
In addition, paragraph 26 (o) provides, in part, the following:
"provide a written explanation for any deviations between the various
NPA 905 COCUSs submitted since January 2000, as well as deviations
between each COCUS forecast and the quantity of CO codes that have
been assigned to date; and"
(Receive for Information)
I - 51 Terence Kelly and Thomas Flood, Co -Chairs, Ontario Summer Games, thanking
the Mayor and Councillors for the tremendous support received from the outset of
the Games bid to the Closing Ceremonies held on Sunday, August 13. Without
our enthusiasm and support, obviously the Games could never have been the
success they turned out to be. They are also adding their appreciation for the
commitment made by our municipal staff with their involvement in staging the
Games, along with the tedious effort of cleaning up the aftermath.
(Receive for Information)
I - 52 Catharine Tozer, Chairperson, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board,
advising Council of the following resolution:
"THAT the Board advise municipalities within the Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board that the Board is no longer responsible for the mill
rate applied to the education portion of municipal taxes and that any
questions concerning the education portion of the tax bill be directed to the
local MPP or appropriate provincial agency responsible for education
taxes; and
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THAT a copy of this request be sent to local MPPs."
(Receive for Information)
1-53 Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch, Industry
Canada, advising Council that they have received such an enthusiastic response to
the May 31, 2000, competition in the Community Access Progn,,!n (CAP) that
they are about to reach, indeed surpass, their goal of 5,000 rural ;'AP sites across
Canada. Consequently, they will not conduct any further rural CAP competitions.
Their efforts will now focus on networking and sustaining established CAP sites.
(Receive for Information)
I - 54 John Daly, Legislative Coordinator, Region of Peel, advising Council that the
Region of Peel on August 10, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Municipal Action Plan - Protecting Ontario's Water as
announced by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be endorsed
and a copy of Council's endorsement be circulated to Ontario
municipalities and the Ministries of Environment, Natural Resources, and
Municipal Affairs and Housing."
(Receive for Information)
1-55 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax at
their meeting of September 5, 2000, reviewed the Minister's letter dated August
10, 2000 and a response from Mayor Parish dated August 22, 2000, regarding
placing a question on the ballot "...negotiate amalgamation with the City of
Pickering..." resulting in the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Town of Ajax believes that the opinion of the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing is incorrect and that By-law 52-2000
remains valid;
THAT the Clerk be instructed to continue to include the question outlined
in By-law 52-2000 on the November 13, 2000, ballot."
(Receive for Information)
I - 56 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Committee dated May 11,
May 25, June 15, July 6, July 27, and August 22, 2000. (Copies of the minutes are
attached to the Summary of Correspondence.)
(Receive for Information)
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Walter H. Gibson, Terry Fox Organizer, Bowmanville, requesting that Sunday,
September 17'h be proclaimed as Terry Fox Day. This year, the annual Terry Fox
Run marks its 201h anniversary. This is a remarkable milestone for a charity
event. It also commemorates the 20`h anniversary of Terry's own Marathon of
Hope. An amazing 20 years have passed since Terry Fox started his personal
odyssey to make a difference in the lives of all cancer patients. Since then, over
$240 million has been raised. Outstanding progress has occurred in cancer
research. Today, the annual Terry Fox Run is the single, largest one -day
fundraiser for cancer research in the world. This year's Terry Fox Run on
September 17`h will be an exciting and special occasion for the Bowmanville Run
Site. They expect over 600 participants from across Clarington. The event will
also be celebrated at 5,000 other run sites across Canada and a further 53 other
countries around the world.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-2 Carole Gould, Quilt Heritage Week 2000, requesting that Council proclaim
November 6 to 11, 2000, as Quilt Heritage Week 2000. The quilt show will be at
Trinity United Church November 9, 10 and 11 and is sure to be as exciting as last
year's show. Many Bowmanville merchants will display quilts. The museum
will have a display of antique quilts and there will be a quilt display in the
municipal offices. It will be a busy week and will bring business to Bowmanville.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 3 Maureen Mumford, Secretary, Newcastle Village Business Improvement
Association, requesting the closure of King Street from Mill Street to Church
Street to hold the annual bed races at the Fall Festival. The Fall Festival is
scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 7, 2000. They are also requesting to
close Mill Street to Beaver Street. Closures are requested from 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m.
(Motion to approve request provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a road
occupancy permit)
D-4 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that at its meeting of June 30, 2000, the Greater Toronto Services Board
adopted clause I of Strategic Planning & Review Report No. 2 directing that the
Review of the GTSB - Phase I Report, Addressing GTA -wide Challenges, be
circulated to member municipalities and other GTA stakeholder organizations
with a request that comments be forwarded to the GTSB office no later than
September 30, 2000.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
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D - 5 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising
Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting of June 30, 2000,
adopted clause I of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No. 10
directing that, A GTA Countryside Strategy - Strategic Directions, be circulated
for comments by October 13, 2000.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D-6 Susan Shetler, Durham Region People Against Pornography, requesting Council
to proclaim the week of October 22 - 29, 2000, White Ribbon Week. For over 10
years, Canadians have declared this event every October to bring attention to the
exploitive sexual imagery and activity that has saturated our culture, our
entertainment and advertising. This week gives Canadians a chance to be
educated and informed on the negative impact of pornography on our community
today. This is the 10th anniversary of this event in which communities across the
country focus on this issue.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D-7 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax's contributions
total $5,000.00 to the Walkerton (Brockton) Relief agencies. Ajax Council
recommends and challenges Durham municipalities to also contribute funding
that will assist the community of Walkerton in recovering from the recent E.coli
tragedy.
(Motion to advise that the Municipality of
Clarington has made a $1,000 donation to
the Walkerton Relief Agencies)
D-8 T.M. Calhoun, President, Clarington Fire Fighter's Association, requesting that
Council proclaim the first Sunday in October of each year as Fire Fighter's
Memorial Day. Again in 1999, the International Association of Fire Fighters lost
many of its members to what is classified as "Line -of -Duty" deaths. Some of
these tragedies, especially those in the latter part of 1999, received high profile
media coverage. Others did not. Many, many Fire Fighters succumb each year to
diseases recognized by the Ontario Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB), as
maladies contacted in the line -of -duty. The Industrial Disease Standards Panel
(IDSP) recognizes brain and lymphatic cancer, various lung diseases, aortic
aneurysms, some cardiovascular related deaths, infectious disease contractions as
hazards intrinsic in the performance of regular fire fighting duties in the Province
of Ontario.
(Motion to Proclaim)
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D - 9 Carla Rhody, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project, requesting that
Council proclaim the week of September 25 to October 1, 2000, as Breakfast for
Learning Week. The goal of the week is to increase awareness of the importance
of child nutrition as it relates to learning. Along with other communities across
Canada, they are trying to reach as many Canadians as possible to help them
understand how vital child nutrition is to a child's ability to learn. You can't train
the brain.., if you don't include the food! Since 1999, Durham's Child Nutrition
Project has helped hundreds of children get a good start on each school day by
providing a nutritious meal in a warm and caring environment. Durham's Child
Nutrition Project receives tremendous support from the organization which is
solely dedicated to supporting child nutrition in Canada. It works with
communities to develop and maintain programs to ensure that all Canadian
children attend school well nourished and ready to learn. These programs are
accessible to every child. They are not owned or operated by Breakfast for
Learning. The foundation simply helps support the programs. The programs are
created and sustained by a network of dedicated, creative, resourceful staff and
volunteers who spend hours shopping, cooking and serving meals to children each
school day.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D- 10 Carol Wonnacott, requesting that Council proclaim October 2000 as Toastmasters
Month with the recognition extended to Toastmasters International in more than
60 countries around the world. Toastmasters International has for 75 years, been
devoted to helping men and women learn the vital skills of listening, thinking and
speaking, as they develop and/or enhance their leadership and communication
potential.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 1 I A Petition to Council regarding the concerns of Rezoning Application
#ZBA.2000-017. These residents have the following concerns:
I • they would like to see the completed draft plan of subdivision, including
plans for the parcel just north of the nursing home;
2. although opposed to high density housing in this development, if any is
eventually approved, they would like to see these units placed on the north
west portion of the subdivision;
3• they would like to see a 300 m set back from all environmentally sensitive
areas;
4. those lots that back onto the property along Given Road be single family
dwellings; and
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5. they would like to see a public presentation in Newcastle Village
regarding the proposed draft plan of subdivision.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning and Development)
D - 12 Brian W. Knott, Director of Legal Services, Municipality of Chatham -Kent
advising Council that the Municipality of Chatham -Kent on May 15, 2000, passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS Municipal Fire Departments throughout the Province of
Ontario have responded to incidents on provincial highways for over thirty
years;
AND WHEREAS emergency responses by Fire Services Departments
may involve vehicle fires, motor vehicle extrications, hazardous material
responses and medical aid;
AND WHEREAS the cost for specialty equipment and training for Fire
Services responses on Provincial Highways has been, and continues to be,
the responsibility of municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial fees paid for the provision of municipal
Fire Department Services on Provincial highways have not been amended
since December 1, 1990, and such fees are not reflective of actual costs
incurred;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Transportation
develop a long-term policy that allows all Ontario municipalities to
recover actual costs incurred as a result of responding to incidents on
Provincial highways;
AND BE IT FURTEHR RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Minister of Transportation, the Solicitor -General, local
M.P.P.'s, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Ontario
Association of Fire Chiefs and Municipalities across the Province
providing Fire Service to Provincial Highways for their support and
endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 13 Sharon Vize, Deputy Clerk, Town of Ancaster, advising that the Town of
Ancaster on July 10, 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS fusarium mould has rendered the Southern Ontario wheat
crop worthless;
WHEREAS the month of June was the wettest June on record;
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WHEREAS up to 25% of the land did not get planted this spring;
WHEREAS soybean prices are 25% below the 5 year average;
WHEREAS corn prices are 25% below the 5 year average;
WHEREAS the escalation of petroleum prices has driven crop inputs up
severely;
WHEREAS the Ontario producers must complete with heavily subsidized
countries and continents;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ancaster
request that the Provincial and Federal Governments intervene
immediately to ensure the survival of the Ontario cash crop producers
through Agricorp and ask that the municipalities in the Hamilton -
Wentworth Region as well as other municipalities in Ontario support this
resolution."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 14 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, City of Oshawa, advising that the
City of Oshawa on July 4, 2000, endorsed the following recommendations:
"THAT the Region of Durham opposes the continued use of the Keele
Valley Landfill site beyond the year 2002 and calls upon the Province of
Ontario to intervene and close the Keele Valley Landfill site as previously
committed to the City of Vaughan;
THAT the Region of Durham demand that the City of Toronto adhere to
the Terms of Reference as stipulated in a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement with the Region's of Durham and York;
THAT the Region of Durham seek immediate concurrence from the
Region of York to endorse this motion and the completion of the approved
RFP process and awarding of the waste disposal contract for a long-term
waste disposal solution; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to
i) The Region of York
All Municipalities within York and Durham Regions
Premier Mike Harris
iv) All M.P.P.'s in Ontario
V) The City of Toronto
vi) Mayor Mel Lastman
vii) All M.P.'s in Durham Region."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 15 Steph Palmateer, Clerk, Town of Cobalt, advising Council that the Town of
Cobalt on June 13. 2000, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has recently
sent the Town of Cobalt an invoice for interest charged for late payment
on school board payments from last year;
AND WHEREAS the late payment to the Province of the Education Levy
was due to the lateness of the Town's final tax notices which was a direct
result of the Province's lateness in providing LSR and 10-5-5 capping
figures, as well as, failure to forward to the Municipality the CRF funding
in a timely fashion;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Cobalt hereby petitions the
Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
the Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, and the Honourable
Premier Mike Harris to reconsider charging Municipalities interest for late
payment of the Education Levy;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
Timiskaming Municipal Association, all Municipalities in Ontario, and the
Honourable David Ramsay, M.P.P. Timiskaming for their support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 16 Michelle K.M. Albanese, Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust, Board of Directors,
Chair of Fundraising, requesting support for the newly developed Oak Ridges
Moriane Land Trust (ORMLT). Since early this year, they have held numerous
Land Trust meetings at the municipal offices of Aurora, Caledon and Newmarket.
The support that they have received to -date is very encouraging! In addition,
some municipalities have been very generous in giving monetary support. The
board members of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust are very excited about
their newly developed non-profit, non-political organization. Their goal is to help
conserve and protect land deemed as heritage sites and/or ecologically significant,
and they need support from all regions and municipalities across the Moraine.
Developmental pressures on the moraine, threaten ground water and surface water
supplies which communities depend on for drinking, agricultural irrigation,
fishing and other forms of recreational enjoyment. Their group is working hard to
educate the public about their goals, encourage membership and prioritize the
areas on the moraine which are most important for protection. The Municipality
of Clarington can help, and together we can ensure that the ecological integrity,
natural beauty and heritage of Clarington is not lost for future generations.
(Motion for Direction)
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D- 17 Lois Corbett, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, requesting
Council to pass a resolution supporting the Toronto Environmental Alliance in
asking the province to review the need for an Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act.
The impact of the Walkerton tragedy has spread to every community in Ontario
and they know it is a leading concern among our residents and summer
vacationers. To date, the provincial government and Ministry of Environment has
not provided any solutions to support our efforts in delivering safe drinking water.
Cities and towns like ours, are left to deal with the problems and public concern,
on their own.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 18 Gord Perks, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), requesting that Council
review the letter that the Toronto Environmental Alliance has sent to the Minister
of Environment regarding Waste Diversion Organization (WDO) initiatives and
make our opinions known to the Ministry of the Environment and the Association
of Municipalities of Ontario. Environmental groups, including TEA, have
repeatedly stressed the following concerns:
The principles underpinning the WDO will not enable Ontario to meet its 50%
diversion target;
The control of the governance and administration bodies of the WDO
(comprised of CSR, CSDA, etc.) will ensure that taxpayer subsidized disposal
and recycling remains the status quo, as opposed to implementing
comprehensive producer responsibility policy;
The WDO has no mandate to consider environmental protection co -benefits,
such as the reduction of green house gas and smog precursor emissions
through waste reduction and reuse.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 19 Ross Snetsinger, Chair, Rail Ways to the Future Committee, requesting the
Municipality of Clarington to support rail renewal and transit improvements. Mr.
Snetsinger has written a letter to all Ontario MPs suggesting that, on return to
their ridings this summer, they consult with their constituents about how rail
renewal might bring increased economic prosperity to their regions. The
investment of provincial infrastructure funds into rail renewal for both freight and
transit would decongest our highways, reduce greenhouse gases and smog
emissions, encourage more efficient land use, reduce road costs, generate jobs and
improve market access.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 20 Marianne McBride, Ganaraska Pines, forwarding an e-mail from Deborah
Tinmouth regarding forest patrol report. The report lists several
accidents/incidents occurring in the Ganaraska Forest. The report also indicates
that the west side of the forest is more and more infrequently used by anyone
other than dirt bikes and the traffic is steadily increasing. Ms. Tinmouth is also
requesting that there be more pay duty patrol officers on duty in the forest.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 21 Robert G. Doumani, Aird & Berlis, Barristers and Solicitors, filing a complaint
pursuant to Section 20(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997. Aird & Berlis
are counsel to Ridge Pine Park Inc, which owns and operates Wilmot Creek, a
retirement lifestyle community in the Municipality of Clarington. On March 31,
2000, they filed a complaint pursuant to Section 20 of the Development Charges
Act respecting the Municipality's method of calculating the development charge
applicable to five mobile home units. That complaint was subsequently
considered by Council and appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. A hearing
in that matter is scheduled to commence on September 27, 2000. Since that time
Ridge Pine Park Inc. has submitted three additional building permit applications
for sites numbered 22, 29 and 107 and has paid at the higher rate under protest in
order to receive building permits for those units. Aird & Berlis are hereby
making a complaint respecting these latest three permits. They are suggesting the
most appropriate action would be for Council to defer consideration of this latest
complaint until after the Board has issued its decision in the first matter. If the
Board agrees with their position that the lower $615.00 rate is to be applied, then
they would hope and expect that Council would apply that lower rate to the
subject permits and all future permits as well, without requiring further
appearances before Council and the Board.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 22 Jack Layton, I" Vice -President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, inviting
the Municipality of Clarington to join their National Housing Policy Options
Team (NHPOT). Our involvement will strengthen their efforts to achieve
affordable housing solutions in Canada. They would like us to consider the
following recommendations: "That the Municipality agrees to participate in the
National Housing Policy Options Team; to assign a senior staff person to assist
the Mayor (or chairman) in the meetings of the NHPOT; and to contribute $0.02
per capita to the work of the FCM NHPOT."
(Receive for Information)
COUNCIL
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
May 18, 2000
FA 5/00
1_ Welcome and Call to Order -
I -1
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:05 p.m, and welcomed all in
attendance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Cutmore, Peter Delanty, John Lindsay, Raymond
Benns, Murray Weppler, Roseanna Vachon, Harry Boyton,
Larry Hall, John Mutton, Charlie Trim
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Watershed Services Co-ordinator
Steve McMullen, Ganaraska Forest Co-ordinator
Warren Coulter, Water Resources Technologist
Rob Franklin, Planner
Judy Herod, Communications Co-ordinator
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Forrest Rowden
ALSO ABSENT: Jim Hunt
The Chair welcomed all those in attendance.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest -
None.
3. Minutes of the last meeting
Murray Weppler requested that staff find out who the president and
secretary/treasurer are of Envirogolf.
FA 49/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY
John Lindsay
Harry Boyton
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the April 20, 2000 meeting.
CARRIED.
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4. Adoption of the Agenda,
The Chair advised Mr. Tefft would not be presenting however Mr. Bob Spooner
from the Town of Cobourg would be speaking to the Board. He also stated that
there were two other staff reports which have been distributed, 10 other form
letters had been received, three additional pieces of correspondence, one permit
previously listed will not be dealt with at tonight's meeting and one additional
permit has been distributed.
FA 50/00
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
5. Delegations:
a) Mr. Bob Spooner, Town of Cobourg re: Skateboarding Park in Cobourg
Conservation Area
Mr. Spooner made a presentation to the Full Authority on a proposed skateboarding
park to be located in the Cobourg Conservation Area. The proposal calls for an
asphalt pad to be constructed on the land located on the west side of Cobourg Creek
on the lands adjacent to Bolton Street. The equipment will be placed on the pad and
removed each winter. This is a temporary location, which would be converted into
basketball courts, with a permanent location to be constructed in two or three years.
Mr. Spooner informed the members that other sites within the Town of Cobourg on
municipally owned land were looked at but the Cobourg Conservation Area was the
preferred site. The members asked if it could go down near the Rotary Club exercise
area. Mr Spooner stated that because of the road widening, it would not be able to
be placed in this area. Murray Weppler asked if the passive users of the part have
been asked how they feel. Mr. Spooner said yes. Peter Delanty stated that it was
close to MacDonalds, Tim Horton's and the ice cream shop and the local businesses
wanted to see the skateboard park there. John Mutton suggested that the Town
might want to speak to the Clarington works department. Clarington has a new
skateboard park and it may be beneficial to discuss some of the problems that have
arisen that may not have been foreseen by Cobourg. Mr Spooner stated that if the
asphalt pad was not used it could be removed and resodded by the Town. The
members asked Mr. Spooner if he was requesting a decision that evening. Mr.
Spooner stated that he would hope for a decision as soon as possible as it hinges on
what the kids have to do this summer. The Chair asked the staff when they received
the information on the site. The staff stated that initial talks had been going on for
about a week with most of the information heard in the media. The GRCA staff
contacted Town staff on Wednesday, the day before the meeting, and asked for a
meeting down at the Cobourg Conservation Area. Staff reported that during this
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meeting a rough sketch of the proposal was obtained. However, the computer
drawing and accompanying letter, as presented at this meeting, were not received in
the GRCA office until approximately 1:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Staff did
prepare a brief staff report, which was presented. The staff report pointed out a
number of concerns and possible responses. The three proposed sites are within the
floodplain. Mr. Weppler stated that he felt the decision should not be made at this
meeting and that the public should be consulted. John Lindsay supported this
decision, as the staff have had no time to review the proposal. He stated that a
decision should be made in June and the four weeks will allow the public to address
the issue at either the Town of Cobourg meetings or the June Full Authority meeting.
Peter Delanty pointed out that this is a very small part of the Cobourg Conservation
Area, which would not seem to interfere with the passive use. He further stated that
this Conservation Authority does support public input and that should be allowed.
John Lindsay stated that there was probably no member of the board that was
opposed to providing recreation opportunities for young peoples but it should be a
public process as it is being proposed on conservation lands.
FA 51/00
MOVED BY: Murray Weppler
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority supports fully public input with
respect to the location of the skateboard park in Cobourg Conservation Area and a
decision will be made at the June 15`', 2000 meeting.
CARRIED.
6. Business Arising from Minute
a) Water Taking Permits
The Watershed Services Co-ordinator presented the staff report on water taking
permits. Murray Weppler expressed some concerns over the wells being drilled to the
east. John Lindsay asked about the MPP's response. Staff explained that when MOE
stated that they did not have time to attend a public meeting that the MPP's were not
approached. The members requested that the MPP's be invited to the June meeting
to address the board on the issue of water taking permits.
FA 52/00
MOVED BY: Charlie Trim
SECONDED BY: Murray Weppler
THAT the watershed MPP's, Dr. Doug Galt and Mr. John O'Toole, be invited to the
June 15w, 2000 Full Authority meeting to address the concerns regarding water
taking permits.
CARRIED.
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7. Chair and General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Remarks
The Chair reported hat he had attended a Policies and Issues meeting this past
Monday and that the discussion had been dominated by "water". He stated that
AMO is being asked to endorse the position on water taking permits. The Chair
informed the board that various issues have been escalating since the beginning of the
year and that sooner or later the GRCA will have to review the present staff's ability
to handle all of the issues in the future.
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer reported that this past Wednesday a day
seminar had taken place at the Conservation Authority office put on by Storm
Sceptors. It was well attended by area municipalities and consultants. There was
indication at the end of the seminar that those in attendance were interested in this
type of training and the conservation authority staff will be looking into providing
future opportunities.
Business from the Board Members
Peter Delanty raised a concern over a recent newspaper article in the Toronto Star.
He stated that the article was inaccurate and does not reflect well on the process the
Conservation Authority has set out. John Mutton stated his concerns in regards to an
editorial in the Orono Times.
FA 53/00
MOVED BY: Peter Delanty
SECONDED BY: Murray Weppler
THAT a letter be sent to the Toronto Star and Orono Times correcting the recent
errors in reporting.
CARRIED.
Charlie Trim stated that in Clarington, council has a bylaw that one meeting be held
outside the council chambers and that the council meeting on June 12' is being held
a the Kendal School House and an open house is being held to view the future plans.
Charlie also stated that after some discussion with the Chair he would like to
withdraw a motion he made at the April Full Authority in regards to the weekly press
releases on forest fire conditions in the Ganaraska Forest.
FA 54/00
MOVED BY: Charlie Trim
SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty
THAT motion FA 40/00 be rescinded.
CARRIED.
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John Lindsay reported that the residents on Termaine Terrace received support by
council on the shoreline restoration project. Mr. Lindsay also made note of a recent
letter to the editor in the Cobourg Star that addressed the recent Beer Store initiative
and concerns that a 9 -year-old boy was in the photograph.
John Mutton informed the members that Mayor Diane Hamre was not seeking re-
election on Clarington.
FA 55/00
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim
THAT the Full Authority recognize the continuous support of Mayor Diane Hamre.
CARRIED.
Harry Boyton asked in regards to the lease potential of the lands in front of the
administration building. Staff reported that they have not heard anything further
recently.
Murray Weppler referred the members to a recent article in the April edition of
Municipal World entitled "Taking the Power Position: How to negotiate public/private
Projects from strength."
8. Correspondence
Item #35
Roseanna Vachon advised the members that the Township of Manvers supports the
views of Mr. Don Tefft. Murray Weppler raised the issue of motorized vehicles in the
forest and stated he would like to some type of cost benefit analysis. John Lindsay
suggested that in the future the Authority might have to hire by-law enforcement
officers, which would have an impact on the budget. It was noted that the stream
and wooden bridge referred to in Mr. Tefft's letter were on a municipal road, not
GRCA property.
FA 56/00
MOVED BY: Harry Boyton
SECONDED BY: John Mutton
THAT the correspondence #35, 36, 39, 41, and 43 received and filed.
CARRIED.
Item #37
Discussion took place on the fire fighting concern in the Ganaraska Forest. It was
stated that the Municipalities do not have the funds, training, manpower or equipment
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to handle a forest fire. Murray Weppler asked if this could be brought to the attention
of Conservation Ontario, as there may be other Conservation Authorities that own
forested lands and that may have this same concern. Charlie reported that the
committee that had been set up is working through these types of concerns.
FA 57/00
MOVED BY: John Lindsay
SECONDED BY: John Mutton
THAT correspondence item #37 be referred to the fire fighting committee.
CARRIED.
Item #38
FA 58/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY
John Lindsay
Murray Weppler
THAT the Town of Port Hope be advised of the action taken at tonight's meeting.
CARRIED.
Item #40
Staff indicated that the agreement had been forwarded to legal council for review.
FA 59/00
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT correspondence item #40 be tabled to the next meeting.
CARRIED.
Item #42
A discussion took place as whether or not to do the survey and what action should be
taken.
FA 60/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY
Murray Weppler
Ray Benns
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority complete the survey of the
property and report back to the Full Authority.
CARRIED.
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Item #44
FA 61/00
MOVED BY: John Lindsay
SECONDED BY: John Mutton
THAT the correspondence be referred to the fire fighting committee.
CARRIED.
10. Applications under Ontario Rea dation 148/90.
Permits approved by Executive:
a) 148/90-477-05/00 (Marshall Macklin Monaghan) - Municipality of Clarington
b) 148/90-482-05/00 (Aloise Homes) - Town of Cobourg
c) 148/90-483-05/00 (David Hughes) - Town of Port Hope
d) 148/90-484-05/00 (Rick Lean) - Town of Cobourg
e) 148/90-485-05/00 (Ralph Skinner) - Town of Cobourg
f) 148/90-486-05/00 (Steven Hayes) Town of Cobourg
FA 62/00
MOVED BY: John Lindsay
SECONDED BY: Harry Boyton
THAT the approved permits by the executive be received for information.
CARRIED.
Permits requiring Full Authority discussion:
a) 148/90-487-05/00 (Mr. Tim Taxis)
FA 63/00
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Charlie Trim
THAT the permit 148/90-487-05/00 be approved to permit the works as applied for
by Mr. Tim Taxis for the proposed garage/storage building to be located at #825 King
Street, (Part 25, Concession 1, Newcastle Village) subject to the following conditions:
1) THAT all minimum openings (i.e. doors & windows) be above the regulatory flood
Plain elevation of 93.6 metres (307.3 feet) geodetic and in accordance with survey
sketch prepared by C.F. Riley, P. Eng., O.L.S. dated April 25/00.
2) THAT the applicant seeks approval for a minor variance to the current zoning
through the Municipality of Clarington's Committee of Adjustment.
CARRIED.
b) 148/90-489-05/00 (Harold & Donna Wakely)
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FA 64/00
MOVED BY: Harry Boyton
SECONDED BY: Ray Benns
THAT the permit 148/90-489-05/00 be approved to permit the proposed
filling/grading works as applied for by Mr. Harold Wakely for the subject lands located
at Part Lot 21, Broken Front Concession, Hope Township, subject to the following
conditions:
1) THAT all fill material be placed in designated areas, outside the limits of the
regulatory flood plain, wetland and Lake Ontario shoreline setbacks, in
accordance with site plan showing Part 5, Pian 9R536, Township of Hope, as
Prepared by Sylvester and Brown Ltd., Engineering and Land Surveying, dated
May 16, 2000.
2) THAT the perimeter of the proposed fill area be lined with silt fencing to ensure
that sediment does not enter the wetland/watercourse.
3) THAT all imported fill is clean/inert material as defined in the Ministry of the
Environment Guidelines.
4) THAT the work be carried out prior to October 15, 2000 with all disturbed
areas stabilized with topsoil and seed immediately after construction.
5) THAT the applicant seeks further approvals from the GRCA for any structures
proposed for the property in the future.
6) THAT the scoped Environmental Impact Study be forwarded to the Municipality
and PRMPA for review (as per past resolutions/correspondence), and further
7) THAT the applicant be advised to seek a zoning schedule change through the
Township of Hope.
CARRIED.
11. Committee R Ports•
a) Ganaraska Forest Recreational Users Committee Minutes
FA 65/00
MOVED BY: Ray Benns
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT UC 3/00 be approved for the development of single track trails in the Central
Forest as described in the staff report dated April 14, 2000.
CARRIED.
FA 66/00
MOVED BY: John Mutton
SECONDED BY: Murray Weppler
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THAT the Ganaraska Forest Recreational Uses Committee minutes be received for
information.
CARRIED.
12, New Business:
a) Groundwater Monitoring Network
The Watershed Services Co-ordinator presented the staff report for discussion by the
Board.
FA 67/00
MOVED BY: Charlie Trim
SECONDED BY: Murray Weppler
THAT the staff be authorized to negotiate a groundwater monitoring network
agreement with the Ministry of the Environment, to be brought back to this Board for
review and approval.
CARRIED.
13. Other Business
a) Motorized Use of the Ganaraska Forest
Roseanna Vachon stated that the fire route signs have been ordered to place along
boundary road.
FA 68/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Lindsay
Ray Benns
THAT the Full Authority receive the staff report for information.
CARRIED.
b) 2000 Budget
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer presented the 2000 Budget to the Board.
FA 69/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
Peter Delanty
Harry Boyton
THAT the Full Authority approve the 2000 Budget as presented.
CARRIED.
c) Ganaraska Forest Prospectus Proposal
The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer presented the staff report to the Board.
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FA 70/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Lindsay
John Mutton
THAT the Full Authority direct staff to contact Envirogolf and request a response to
their ability to meet criteria C and Appendix B as written in the information package,
by June 30', 2000 and;
FURTHER THAT should no response be received by that date, the proposal received
from Envirogolf shall be considered null and void and withdrawn.
CARRIED.
14. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10.05 p.m. on a motion by John Lindsay.
CHAIR
ENERAL ANAGER/
SECRETARY -TREASURER
GANARASKA REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
MINUTES OF THE FULL AUTHORITY
June 15, 2000
FA 6/00
1. Welcom . a� all to Order•
The Chair called the Full Authority meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and welcomed all in
attendance.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dean Cutmore, Peter Delanty, John Lindsay, Forrest
Rowden, Murray Weppler, Roseanna Vachon, Harry
Boyton, Larry Hall, Jim Hunt, John Mutton
ALSO PRESENT: Linda Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Peacock, Watershed Services Co-ordinator
Steve McMullen, Ganaraska Forest Co-ordinator
Warren Coulter, Water Resources Technologist
Rob Franklin, Planner
Judy Herod, Communications Co-ordinator
Members of the Public
ABSENT WITH
REGRETS: Raymond Banns, Charlie Trim
ALSO ABSENT:
The Chair welcomed all those in attendance.
2. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
None.
1 Minutes of tr,o last meeting
FA 71/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Mutton
Forrest Rowden
THAT the Full Authority approve the minutes of the May 18, 2000 meeting.
CARRIED.
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4. Adoption of the Agenda:
The Chair advised that there were no delegations. He stated that there were
additional attachments handed out concerning items 6(a), 6(b) and 13(a) as well
as additional correspondence, and one permit. The second permit for discussion
by the board is removed.
FA 72/00
MOVED BY: Harry Boyton
SECONDED BY: Peter Delanty
THAT the agenda be adopted as amended.
CARRIED.
5. Derega i n
None.
6. Business Ari ing from Minutes
a) Skateboard Park in Cobourg Conservation Area
John Lindsay stated that he was disappointed in the handling of this issue by the
Town. He asked if the Conservation Authority had received a letter from the Town
stating that the skateboard proposal had been withdrawn from Cobourg Conservation
Area. The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer stated that Town staff had called her
and informed her of this. Peter Delanty stated that he felt the Town acted in a
prudent manner to move the location. He asked about the relationship between the
Town and the GRCA. The General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer spoke in regards to
the meeting that was held June 5th, 2000 at the Town of Cobourg. Mr. Weppler
asked about the details of the lease.
FA 73/00
MOVED BY:
SECONDED BY:
John Lindsay
Forrest Rowden
THAT the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority requests from the Town of
Cobourg a letter that withdraws the skateboard proposal from the Cobourg
Conservation Area.
CARRIED.
FA 74/00
MOVED BY: Harry Boyton
SECONDED BY: John Lindsay
THAT the staff report on the skateboard park be received and filed.
CARRIED.