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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/2002n Leading the Way DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on February 11, 2002 Minutes of a meeting of Council held on February 11, 2002 DEVELOPMENT CHARGES HEARING Paul Christensen, 7700 Carscadden Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO PRESENTATIONS Mayor's Corporate Citizen of the Year Award Dominic lafrate and Phil Lesauvage, Ontario Power Generation - Annual Update on Darlington's Activities Ivan Ciuciura, Durham Emergency Measures - Public Alert for Darlington Generation Station DELEGATIONS 1. Mario Veltri, 68 King Street East, Bowmanville, L1 C 3X2 - Unopened Road Allowance in Kendal 2. Peter Grady, 69 Ravenswood Drive, Brampton, L6Y 4A1 - Unopened Road Allowance in Kendal CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - February 25, 2002 3. Richard Ward, 3709 Regional Road 9, Orono, LOB 1 MO - $3500 Judgement 4. Bob Wing, 243 King Street East, Bowmanville, L1 C 3X1 - Smoking By -law 5. lain Alexander, Darlington Soccer Club, 35 Rehder Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 1Z9 - South Courtice Community Park COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I- 1 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Duke Engineering Preliminary Contiguous Zone Design Report 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarke Museum and Archives Board dated February 4, 2002 1 - 3 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card - Darlington Nuclear for the Month of December 2001 1 - 4 Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister - Smart Growth Panels 1 - 5 J. Rae Abernethy, Chair, Sea Cadet Committee, Navy League of Canada - International Year of Volunteers 1 - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 9 and January 17, 2002 1 - 7 Jack Eilbeck - Courtice Complex 1 - 8 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog - Smoking By -law 1 - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Landscape Industry Resources Guide I - 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - GO Transit Capital Program 1- 11 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Xtremewater Corporation Announcement of Funding 1 - 12 Francoise Guenette, Director of Corporate Communications, Lakeridge Health - Deficit Budget I - 13 Ken Gardner - Oshawa Competition Motorcycle Club Council Agenda - 3 - February 25, 2002 1- 14 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Memorandum of Understanding 1- 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - OMERS Plan I - 16 Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs, Treasurer - Secretary, Greater Toronto Area - Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance 1 - 17 George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects, Veridian Corporation - Distribution Rate Adjustments to Municipal Corporations I - 18 David Peters, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Bill 111, An Act to Revise the Municipal Act I - 19 Peter Chackeris, Manager, Inter - regional Transit Office, Ministry of Transportation - Golden Horseshoe Transit Investment Partnerships (GTIP) Program I - 20 Dr. Gordon Chong, Former Chairman, Greater Toronto Services Board - Interregional Bus Rapid Transit Service 1 - 21 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham -Smart Growth Panel 1- 22 Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Membership Renewal 1-23 Ruth Coursey, Director of Planning, Town of East Gwillimbury -Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan I - 24 Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship - Ontario's Volunteer Recognition Program Receive for Direction D - 1 J.R. McLachlan, Clerk- Administrator, Municipality of Huron East - Road Salts D - 2 Patricia Lecuyer - Smoking By -law D - 3 David Climenhage - Non - Profit Canadian Band Museum and Hall of Fame in Clarington D - 4 Steve Stewart, Branch President and Sharon Walker, Branch Manager, The Canadian Red Cross Society - Red Cross Month Council Agenda - 4 - February 25, 2002 D - 5 Sherry Bonazza, Darlington Soccer Club Inc. - Indoor Soccer Facility D - 6 Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs - Environmental Bill of Rights D - 7 Petitions submitted by Clarington Residents - Prospect Street Bridge D - 8 Kathryn Mooney, Executive Director, Sunrise Recreational Youth Group for Developmentally Handicapped - Smoking By -law D - 9 Bill Skitch - George Manners Street to Yates Road D - 10 Myno Van Dyke, President, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society - George Manner Street to Yates Road D - 11 Bob Willsher - Courtice South School D - 12 Shawn Walsh, Communications and Advocacy Chair, Durham District Council, The Easter Seal Society- Easter Seal Month D - 13 Gary and Rona Lea Zolumoff - Application submitted by William Tonno Construction Limited D - 14 The Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association Executive - Prospect Street Bridge D - 15 Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association - New Homes Month D - 16 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax - Domestic Violence D - 17 Jennifer Ward, Associate Manager, Special Events, The Easter Seal Society - 24 Hour Relay for Easter Seal Kids D - 18 Daniel Gatien, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Clarence - Rockland - Daycare Services D - 19 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Regional Administrative Building D - 20 Carolyn Downs, Manager Council Support City Clerk, City of Kingston - Gasoline Taxes D - 21 Terry James, Vice - President and Luncheon Co- ordinator, Durham Region Senior Games - Request for Financial Support Council Agenda - 5 - February 25, 2002 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 18, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Grant Applications: #02 -026 - Bowmanville Business & Professional Women's Club #02 -038 - Toronto Cornish Association I0-Ye OTHER BUSINESS 1. Regional Update 2. Boards /Committees Update BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE FEBRUARY 25, 2002 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, writing to the Honourable David Turnbull, Solicitor General, advising that the Town of Ajax on January 28, 2002, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Committee recommend to Council: THAT the Duke Engineering Preliminary Contiguous Zone Design Reports be endorsed as the basis for implementing a public alerting system for the 3 km Pickering and Darlington Contiguous Zones; THAT Council reaffirm its commitment to public alerting for the entire 10 km Primary Zone around each nuclear station and that the Interim Provincial Nuclear Emergency Plan be amended to incorporate this provision; THAT the Duke Engineering Preliminary Primary Zone Design Reports be endorsed as the basis for implementing a public alerting system for the 3 - 10 km zone. However, based on options provided in the Duke Primary Zone reports, the Province be advised that Council is open to other options for alerting so long as the intent of alerting the public in the entire Primary Zone is met and that funding for this alerting not fall to the Region or local area municipalities; and THAT this report be forwarded to the Solicitor General and that the Minister be urged to accept the Duke Engineering Contiguous Zone reports so that implementation can begin immediately, and further, that the Minister either accept the Duke Primary Zone reports or propose an alternate solution so that the public alerting can be extended to the entire Primary Zone." (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarke Museum and Archives Board dated February 4, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 3 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card for Darlington Nuclear for the month of December 2001. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 2 - February 25, 2002 1 - 4 Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister, writing to Council to clarify the mandate and responsibilities of the Smart Growth panels and.their functions in realizing Ontario's Smart Growth agenda. Smart Growth is the province's strategy for promoting and managing growth to sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and promote a clean and healthy environment. These panels will play an important role in working with provincial ministries and local municipalities to achieve this objective. They began by changing the name from Smart Growth Council to Smart Growth Panel to reflect the fact that these new entities do not represent another layer of government. He understands that municipalities have areas of self- interest, as they should. However, sometimes those areas of self- interest transcend local boundaries. The purpose of the panels is to assist and complement municipal and provincial decision - making on cross - cutting issues such as transportation investment, and the protection of natural ecosystems. Secondly, their consultations with stakeholders showed them that a "one- size - fits -all" approach is not appropriate in Ontario and that Smart Growth should reflect the unique circumstances of different parts of the province. To respect these different needs, the five panels in Eastern, Southwestern, Northeastern, Northwestern and Central Ontario will also provide input on specific priority issues. (Receive for Information) 1 - 5 J. Rae Abernethy, Chair, Sea Cadet Committee, Navy League of Canada, thanking Council for their letter of appreciation and the certificate for volunteers for the year 2001. As Branch President for the International Year of Volunteers, he knows how much time the members of the Navy League put into keeping their Cadet Corps alive and well. They deserve the recognition they have received from the government of Canada. Mr. Abernethy would like to inform Council of one of their outstanding cadets. Her name is Megan McOustra who lives in Newtonville. She received an award for being the Best Band Member on May 8, 2001. On May 27, 2001, at their annual review, she received the Navy League of Canada Medal of Excellence awarded by the National Executive and presented to her by their National President, Albert Foster. She was selected as the Best Cadet in Central Ontario region by the Navy League's Ontario Division. As a result of the Ontario Division award, she was awarded the "Marine Club" gold medal on January 25, 2002, at a formal dinner in the Royal York Hotel. (Receive for Information) 1 - 6 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 9 and January 17, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 7 Jack Eilbeck, writing to Council to advise them that he feels that the Courtice Complex is one of the most complete, functional and efficient fitness centres that he and his wife Pat have been associated with. The citizens of Clarington are indeed fortunate to have such a Complex available for their recreation programs. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - February 25, 2002 1 - 8 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on February 11, 2002, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Region of Durham be advised that this Council is opposed to the Region of Durham enacting a Region -wide By -law to regulate the smoking of tobacco in public places and workplaces as it is the view of this Council that local businesses have responded by self - regulating with respect to this matter." (Receive for Information) 1 - 9 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Report #2002 -A -5 from the Commissioner of Economic Development & Tourism be received for information and the accompanying Landscape Industry Resources Guide be received for information; and b) THAT Report #2002 -A -5 and the accompanying guide be forwarded to the eight local municipalities." (Receive for Information) I - 10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Regional Tax Levy of approximately $12 million for Transit purposes formerly GO Transit be maintained in 2002 and subsequent years; b) THAT of this amount approximately $3.6 million /year be retained by the Region of Durham as a reserve for Durham's contribution to the GO Transit Capital Program; c) THAT in 2002 the remaining $8.4 million be distributed to the area municipalities for use by them for transit related purposes; such distribution to be on the basis of proportion of weighted assessment; and d) THAT the Task Force make recommendations for the distribution of the $8.4 million between the Region and the area municipalities for transit purposes in 2003 and subsequent years by December 31, 2002." (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - February 25, 2002 1 - 11 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on February 13, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding Xtremewater Corporation Announcement of Funding: "a) THAT Report #2002 -A -6 from the Commissioner of Economic Development & Tourism be received for information; and b) THAT Report #2002 -A -6 be forwarded to the eight area local municipalities." (Receive for Information) 1 - 12 Francoise Guenette, Director of Corporate Communications, Lakeridge Health, advising Council that the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees voted to approve Health's $4 million deficit budget. In its submission to the Ministry of Health, the Board of Trustees has in fact indicated that if the deficit budget is not approved and Lakeridge Health is asked to make further cuts, Lakeridge Health feels it would be prudent and responsible to first consult its community. A number of positions will be reduced in the organization; however, the total impact on employees will be minimized through the offer of early retirement and voluntary exit packages, the elimination of currently vacant positions, and the reduction of hours. The resultant staffing impact will not be known until all redeployment effects are complete, including all obligations under their collective agreements in conjunction with the unions. (Receive for Information) 1 - 13 Ken Gardner, advising Council that on May 12, 2002, the Oshawa Competition Motorcycle Club will be holding an event in the Ganaraska Forest. (Receive for Information) 1 - 14 Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising Council of the successful first meeting with the Province under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). As part of the new Municipal Act, there was provision for consultation and on December 19, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Province and AMO. The MOU provides for pre - consultation on legislation and regulations that could have significant financial impacts on municipal governments. It also provides the municipal sector with an opportunity to share its ideas on initiatives that the sector feels would help municipal government serve their communities. The following discussions took place: • Affordable Housing Program • Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System • Climate Change • Bill 155, Sustainable Water and Sewage Systems Act, 2001 (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 5 - February 25, 2002 1 - 15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that the Province has indicated that it is fully committed to the devolution of the OMERS plan. The current OMERS Act requires the Province to approve changes to the OMERS plan, including decisions regarding the disposition of surplus and plan benefit changes. Over the past two weeks, AMO staff have been researching governance models in other jurisdictions and working with a number of professional staff associations. The firm of Hicks Morley has been retained to provide advice. (Receive for Information) 1- 16 Tony Romano, Director, Corporate Affairs, Treasurer - Secretary, Greater Toronto Area, providing Council with formal notice of the Annual Meeting of the members of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance. The meeting will be held at Le Royal Meridien King Edward, Toronto on February 28, 2002. (Receive for Information) 1 - 17 George Armstrong, Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Key Projects, Veridian Corporation, providing Council with a copy of a letter to Ontario Energy Board regarding their March 1, 2002, distribution rate adjustments to Municipal Corporations. (Receive for information) 1 - 18 David Peters, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council regulatory changes under the Municipal Act made last year provided municipalities designated as service managers with authority to provide financial incentives to private sector developers of affordable housing by entering into agreements to provide such housing. Subsequent to the enactment of this legislation, municipal representatives pointed out that the lower tier municipalities within the boundaries of the service manager's jurisdiction were unable to waive their development charges or provide other corresponding financial concessions. This issue has been addressed through Bill 111, An Act to revise the Municipal Act and to amend or repeal other Acts in relation to municipalities. Specifically, Bill 111 amends Section 210.1 of the Municipal Act by adding subsection 9.1 which provides the requested authority. (Receive for Information) 1 - 19 Peter Chackeris, Manager, Inter - regional Transit Office, Ministry of Transportation, advising Council that they have received our "Expression of Interest" proposal dated January 29, 2002, for Round One of the Golden Horseshoe Transit Investment Partnerships (GTIP) program. In accordance with their review process, our proposal will be reviewed to determine if the proposed projects fall within the eligibility criteria of the program. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 6 - February 25, 2002 I - 20 Dr. Gordon Chong, Former Chairman, Greater Toronto Services Board, providing Council with a copy of a business case for introducing interregional bus rapid transit service in the GTA developed by the Greater Toronto Services Board. (Receive for Information) 1 - 21 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing inviting him to appear before Regional Council to provide details on the role and operation of the Smart Growth Panel for central Ontario. Council members expressed concerns about the nature and scope of issues to be dealt with by the Panel, their accountability to taxpayers, and the funding of the panel itself or initiatives they may bring forward. (Receive for Information) 1-22 Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that they have received the Municipality's membership renewal and that we will continue to receive all the benefits and privileges of AMO membership. The Municipality's continued support sends a strong message to the Province that municipalities are united in their determination to ensure that municipal governments are given the flexibility, the scope and the ability to deal with their own local issues. (Receive for Information) 1-23 Ruth Coursey, Director of Planning, Town of East Gwillimbury, advising the Provincial Planning and Environmental Services Branch that a number of municipalities have formed a discussion group to address implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORM). It is their intent to continue these meetings on a regular basis to discuss common issues and to develop implementation strategies that can be applied in a consistent manner by each municipality. One of the first issues which has been raised is the interpretation of the ORM Conservation Plan and particularly its applicability to individual sites in each municipality. Property owners will be relying on the local municipal planning staff to provide accurate and complete information on the impact of the ORM Conservation Plan on their specific properties. Given the expectations of the public, they would like to request a meeting with Provincial staff prior to the actual release of the final Plan, to review and understand both the intent and implementation of the Plan. This will provide the ability to answer the multitude of questions which will be received the moment the Plan is formally released. (Received for Information) 1-24 Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, providing information and nomination forms for three award programs that provide for an opportunity to thank volunteers and recognize them in a significant way. The programs are: The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards which recognize volunteers for continuous service with a community group Summary of Correspondence - 7 - February 25, 2002 • The Outstanding Achievement Awards for Voluntarism in Ontario which recognize superlative volunteer work by individuals, groups or businesses • The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers which is presented to young volunteers between the ages of 15 and 24 years in recognition of their outstanding achievements. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 J.R. McLachlan, Clerk- Administrator, Municipality of Huron East, advising Council that the Municipality of Huron East on January 22, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS most regions of Canada experience severe winter conditions, which can include high concentrations of ice and snow; and WHEREAS snow and ice are proven to seriously hinder mass and individual transportation networks; and WHEREAS road salts have traditionally and are routinely used to combat icy conditions hence assisting to open public roadways thereby reducing traffic accidents and related human fatalities and injury; and WHEREAS the application of road salts on public roads has been proven to reduce traffic accidents by up to 75 %; and WHEREAS by adding road salts to the list of CEPA toxic substances, the Government of Canada is exposing local municipal bodies to undue legal liability both for utilizing a toxic substance on public property or for opting not to make use of road salts hence increasing the potential for human traffic fatalities on poorly maintained and icy winter highways; and WHEREAS a reduction in the residue from road salts entering into the environment can be achieved by improving storage and delivery technique rather than by classifying road salts as "toxic" under the CEPA legislation; Summary of Correspondence - 8 - February 25, 2002 THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Government of Canada should not add road salts to the list of CEPA toxic substances but rather, should seek to engage stakeholders in cooperative dialogue aimed at achieving the stated environmental goals while at the same time preserving public safety on winter roadways and that the motion pertaining to the Government of Canada not to add road salts to the list of CEPA toxic substance be circulated to all municipalities of Ontario." (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Operations) D - 2 Patricia Lecuyer, advising Council that she feels that smoking should not be banned. Ms. Lecuyer's opinion is that this "holy war" on smokers has gone beyond "freedom" and it should end. Smoking may not be healthy (however she doesn't believe everything she reads), but other forms of unhealthy lifestyles are far worse. She has read that there is no proof that second -hand smoke is harmful to people. Cars and factories are nauseating and are the worst environmental dangers. Bowmanville and most of the area do not have public transportation and so we all use our poisonous cars. She has stood outside schools waiting for a child and she is shocked by the fumes from buses, which the children are inhaling five days of every week for ten months. Wonder why so may children have asthma? In the U.S. and likely here, there are more people dying of obesity than tobacco but do we dare insult these obese people with the rude comments smokers put up with? Almost everyone who quits smoking gains multi pounds. (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report CLD -08 -02 and refer correspondence to the Region of Durham) D - 3 David Climenhage, submitting a proposal to establish a non - profit Canadian Band Museum and Hall of Fame in Clarington. The Museum would house the only collection of early wind instruments in Canada. It would extend the Great Canadian Town Band Festival into a summer long festival featuring the best wind ensembles in Canada and from other parts of the world. The museum would become a center for excellence in the collection, restoration and performance on early instruments including a resident 19th Century Brass Band: The festival and museum would be operated by a non - profit foundation and would be located at Silvanus Gardens, the former Forestry Station in Orono. This will provide long term use for the park -like setting and existing buildings on the site. Mr. Climenhage is seeking support mainly through the Clarington Tourism and is also requesting financial support. (Motion to refer correspondence to staff) Summary of Correspondence - 9 - February 25, 2002 D - 4 Steve Stewart, Branch President and Sharon Walker, Branch Manager, The Canadian Red Cross Society, requesting Council to proclaim March as Red Cross Month. They are also requesting that the Red Cross flag fly at the Municipal Administrative Centre during March, as a tribute to the many citizens who give of themselves, to help those in need, by volunteering with the Red Cross. (Motion to proclaim and permit the Red Cross Flag to fly during the month of March at the Municipal Administrative Centre) D - 5 Sherry Bonazza, Darlington Soccer Club Inc., advising Council that they are extremely disappointed that the Indoor Soccer facility is being removed from the South Courtice Community Park. They would like to know what they could do to try and get this project back on track. Council may not know that for the last several years they have been financing general maintenance and the upgrading of several fields in the community. At the main Darlington OPG fields on Solina Road they have spent in excess of $50,000.00. Their Indoor program has 500 players registered, but please take into account the waiting lists they do have, the numerous players who have to leave Clarington to play, and that their adult players cannot secure any gym time to begin an adult league. They do not advertise their Indoor Soccer league because they know the numbers that will register will far exceed the space they have available. Between schools' extracurricular events, volleyball, basketball, badminton, scouts, brownies, guides and the list goes on, gym time is at a premium in Clarington. There are a few options they could possibly look at. The club could approach banks or corporate sponsors and try and drum up some financial help. Maybe the plans for the Indoor facility could be scaled down? If it would help, they could look at the Indoor Soccer facility plans the budget is based on and make suggestions that could bring costs down. They only need a basic rectangular building. Are there any other cost cutting measures that could be taken, so an Indoor Soccer facility can become a reality? (Motion to advise of actions taken with respect to Report CSD- 03 -02) D - 6 Brian Coburn, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, providing Council with a copy of a directive that he is posting on the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) registry that prevents challenges to effective municipal by -laws regulating livestock operations. Mr. Coburn recognizes that in some areas of the province, municipalities are struggling to deal with new or expanding livestock farms in their communities. That is why ministry staff continues to work with municipalities to provide advice, assistance and third -party review of nutrient management. He is firmly committed to making the passage of Bill 81 - the Nutrient Management Act - a priority when the Legislature resumes sitting. Summary of Correspondence _10- February 25, 2002 Mr. Coburn intends to issue the directive under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act as an interim measure, while they work towards this legislation. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee) D - 7 Petitions submitted by Clarington residents regarding the Prospect Street bridge. They are encouraging the Municipality to repair and keep the "wooden bridge" located at the base of Prospect Street. They believe it is a vital link for the community. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) D - 8 Kathryn Mooney, Executive Director, Sunrise Recreational Youth Group for Developmentally Handicapped, writing to Council regarding the Smoking By -law. One of their most consistent and vital sources of funding has come from their bingo sponsorship at Bingo Country, Oshawa. Recently, it has become apparent that the newly proposed and comprehensive anti - smoking by -laws will soon be impacting their community. They feel that it is necessary to be vocal to the local government with their concerns about the extent to which these by -laws may produce serious negative side effects. The new by -laws will include Bingo in the same category as bars and restaurants. As such, several important distinctions have been over looked: 1) Bingos are run by non - profit organizations, where funds are used to support our communities; 2) Bars and restaurants are for profit organizations. Revenue, is retained by the owners for personal use; 3) It has been established by precedent in other communities that Bingo players will not continue to play if they cannot smoke. Bingo halls in other communities affected by similar by -laws have closed their doors, and funds, which one supported local charities, are now being spent in casinos; and 4) Unlike bingos, which will shut down, people do continue to eat and socialize in bars and restaurants even after they've become non- smoking environments. In summary, by banning smoking in Bingo halls, charities and non - profit groups in the community will be negatively impacted in a dramatic, and unfair way. While local bars and restaurants will most likely survive intact, charities and non - profits will struggle and possibly fail. (Motion to advise of Council's decision and forward a copy of Report CLD -08 -02 and refer correspondence to the Region of Durham) Summary of Correspondence - 11 - February 25, 2002 D - 9 Bill Skitch, advising Council that he does not wish the name of George Manners Street to be changed to Yates Road. While not a deep -roots resident of the community, he respects and appreciates the historical significance of names which help preserve a community's past. He cannot see any merit in this application to change the name. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 10 Myno Van Dyke, President, Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, advising Council that the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society opposes the proposal to change the name of George Manners Street to Yates Road. The Hanning Plan of 1868 clearly shows this street as Manners. This street was originally called Manners Street after George Manners who was an important historical figure in the development of the community of Bond Head. In 1990, there was an identical proposal to change the name of this street which was properly dealt with by The Corporation of the Town of Newcastle. This proposal was in response to some confusion between Manners Street and Manvers Street in Newcastle. The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society provided input and assistance and an excellent decision was made to rename the street George Manners Street. They are now quite puzzled as to why this identical scenario is being brought up again twelve years later. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 11 Bob Willsher, advising Council that the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board's Committee of the Whole Board voted to close the Courtice South School effective June 30, 2002. The building and property will be offered first to the Ontario Realty Corporation and the three other school boards operating in the area, secondly to the municipality and post- secondary institutions. If none of these organizations are interested in the property, it could then be available for public sale. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 12 Shawn Walsh, Communications and Advocacy Chair, Durham District Council, The Easter Seal Society, requesting Council to proclaim March as "Easter Seal Month ". The Easter Seal Society's Spring Campaign runs through the month of March and features exciting fundraisers throughout the entire Region of Durham. In fact, communities across Ontario are coming together to help raise much - needed funds in support of young people with physical disabilities. The Easter Seal Society is dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. This is accomplished through financial assistance, summer camp, research, advocacy and public education. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -12- February 25, 2002 D - 13 Gary and Rona Lea Zolumoff, advising Council that there is a thriving Wetland and Marsh located on the land with a proposed zoning by -law amendment and proposed draft plan of subdivision submitted by William Tonno Construction Limited from "Agricultural (A) zone" to an appropriate zone category to permit the development of a variety of residential dwellings. There must be some type of study done as to how any part of this development proposal might move forward and be considered without destroying the natural habitat. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D -14 The Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association Executive, writing to Council requesting that the Prospect Street Bridge be preserved, fully restored and continue to play a role in the larger pedestrian and roadway connections of Bowmanville. The 87- year -old wooden and steel structure is the last of its type in an urban area of Clarington, which at one time, had many. As well, it is part of the historic grid structure of old Bowmanville, an often overlooked system of streets and roads which has shaped the character of the town for 200 years. They believe this link not only adds an irreplaceable charm to the communities which surround it, but symbolizes a good faith link between the two sections of the North Ward neighbourhood, divided some 87 years ago by the railway. The Prospect Street Bridge is truly a gem in Clarington's crown, it is an integral part of the function of their ideal neighbourhood and continues to shape the way they live. It cares for their children on the way to school, reminds them of a time when commuting to work was a few blocks into town, provides a route or destination for Sunday walks and out of town guests and punctuates the concrete and asphalt streetscape with a delightful discovery of part of the heritage which continues to shape the way they live. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) D - 15 Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2002 as "New Homes Month" in recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in their economic progress and the quality of our lives. Mr. Young is also inviting the Mayor to be their guest for dinner on Tuesday, March 19, 2002, starting at 6:30 p.m. at General Sikorski Hall along with the other Municipal Mayors of the Durham Region. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 16 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on January 28, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS domestic violence remains a very serious on -going concern within the Regional Municipality of Durham; and WHEREAS Council wishes to be pro- active in ensuring that Ajax continues to be a safe and secure community for all residents; Summary of Correspondence -13- February 25, 2002 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Ajax hereby requests that the Durham Regional Police Service proceed to form a Domestic Violence Unit; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham, the Councils of all municipalities within the Region of Durham, all Durham Region MP's and all Durham Region MPP's for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 17 Jennifer Ward, Associate Manager, Special Events, The Easter Seal Society, requesting Council's help with the 24 hour relay for Easter Seal Kids. Each year, with the support of over 3,000 participants, volunteers and the corporate community, more than 80 teams participate and raise over $600,000 every year. Teams collect pledges, run walk or crawl relay style for 24 hours, and this year they want the Municipality of Clarington to join in the fun. They are requesting that the municipality display their 11 x 17 colourful event poster to spread the word in the community. (Motion for Direction) D - 18 Daniel Gatien, Chief Administrative Officer, City of Clarence - Rockland, advising Council that the City of Clarence - Rockland on February 5, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the welfare and well being of our children and especially children with special needs, are at risk whenever they have to be moved from their regular daycare services when faced with interruptions caused by strikes; WHEREAS the Provincial, Federal and Municipal governments confirm the importance and the role of daycare services in our society by their continuous monetary support and initiatives for different daycare programs; WHEREAS under the present legislation, subsidized parents lose their subsidy when daycare services are not available at their regular daycare during a strike and they have no other alternative but to place their children in a non - subsidized daycare centre; WHEREAS the legislation and authority for daycare services in our Province lies with the Government of Ontario; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Ontario be petitioned to declare daycare services an essential service in the Province of Ontario and that unionized daycare personnel have no right to strike; Summary of Correspondence -14- February 25, 2002 BE IT ALSO RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Parent's Associations of daycare services and other related associations as well as to our local Member of Parliament and Ontario municipalities for their support, as recommended." (Motion for Direction) D - 19 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, writing to the Region of Durham advising that the City of Oshawa on February 4, 2002, passed the following resolution: 1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the City of Oshawa advise the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham that Oshawa Council does not support a new Regional administrative building regardless of location. 2. THAT City Council consult with the Downtown Oshawa Board of Management, the Downtown Action Committee and the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce regarding their views as to the impact of a new Regional administrative building on the downtown and the financial implications on taxpayers. 3. THAT City Council seek feedback from Oshawa taxpayers on the long -term debt burden which would result from proceeding with a new Regional administrative building. 4. THAT City Council request that all local municipalities in Durham seek feedback from the business community, Chambers of Commerce /Boards of Trade and taxpayers as to the appropriateness, and cost of a new Regional administrative building. 5. THAT the Region be requested to investigate opportunities to renegotiate leases at reduced rates and all other more cost - effective alternatives to the construction of a new Regional administrative building. 6. THAT the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of Oshawa's position on this matter. 7. THAT a copy of the City Manager's Report CM -02 -14 dated January 30, 2002, be circulated to all area municipalities." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -15- February 25, 2002 D - 20 Carolyn Downs, Manager Council Support City Clerk, City of Kingston, advising Council that the City of Kingston on February 12, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Municipal taxpayers have been forced to take on the financial responsibility for services and programs previously provided by and administered by the provincial government, including what were formerly provincial highways, and; WHEREAS despite the massive download, the provincial government have failed to provide municipalities with enough new sources of substantial revenue in order to handle the download, and; WHEREAS according to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, government funding provided to municipalities since 1995 as a proportion of total municipal revenues to 18 %, lower than funding levels in the U.S.A. or Europe, and; WHEREAS Prince Edward Island, Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec currently allocate a portion of provincial gasoline taxes to their municipalities; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council demand that the Province of Ontario provide additional funding to help municipalities pay for items such as the maintenance and upkeep of roads by allocating a portion of provincial gasoline taxes to municipalities, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council insist that no further downloading of services takes place in the Province of Ontario, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Kingston City Council request that the Ontario government undertake a full review of other provincial revenue sources, in consultation with municipalities, to determine which of these revenue sources should be given in total or in part to municipalities in recognition of the added financial responsibilities municipalities now have as a result of downloading, and; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution be circulated for comment and endorsement to all municipalities of Ontario with a population over 50,000, Premier Mike Harris, Ontario Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty, Ontario NDP Leader Howard Hampton, John Gerretsen (MPP), Tony Clement (MPP) Chris Stockwell (MPP), Elizabeth Witmer (MPP), Jim Flaherty (MPP) and Mr. Ernie Eves." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -16- February 25, 2002 D - 21 Terry James, Vice - President and Luncheon Co- ordinator, Durham Region Senior Games, requesting financial support to assist them with a special Awards Luncheon for the winners of the Provincial Championships. They are a volunteer, non - profit organization dedicated to presenting the following local activities each year for the enjoyment of senior residents: 5 -pin bowling, lawn bowling, darts, bid euchre, bridge, shuffleboard, tennis, golf, cribbage, horseshoes, 10 -pin bowling and snooker. (Motion for Direction) To: Mayor Mutton and Members of Council From: Heather Keyzers, Confidential Secretary to the Clerk Date: February 22, 2002 Subject: REVISED SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS Attached is a Revised Summary of By -laws for the Council Meeting scheduled for February 25, 2002. Please note that By -law 2002 -026 was added to the list of by -laws to be approved. ather Keyzers, , ' C. T. Confidential Secret Wry to the Clerk cc: F. Wu, Chief Administrative Officer Department Heads attach. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1 3A6 T 905 - 623 -3379 F 905 - 623 -6506 SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS FEBRUARY 25, 2002 BY -LAWS 2002 -019 being a by -law to amend By -law 2001 -074 being a by -law to appoint Members to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington (approved by Council on February 11, 2002) 2002 -020 being a by -law to amend By -law 2001 -004 being a by -law to appoint Members to the Clarington Traffic Management Committee for the Municipality of Clarington (approved by Council on January 28, 2002) 2002 -021 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -2066 from Part Lot Control (Item #3 of Report #1) (Orchard Park Estates (Bowmanville) Inc.) 2002 -022 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Item #4 of Report #1) (Canadian Waste Services Inc.) 2002 -023 being a by -law to adopt Amendment No. 25 to the Clarington Official Plan (Item #4 of Report #1) (Canadian Waste Services Inc.) 2002 -024 being a by -law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item #6 of Report #1) 2002 -025 being a by -law to authorize the execution of a Lease Amending Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Canadian Waste Services Inc. in respect to the Clarington Waste Transfer Station (Item #7 of Report #1) 2002 -026 being a by -law to authorize the execution by the Mayor and Clerk of a Transfer Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and the Trulls Land Corporation or to its direction (Item #5 of Report #1)