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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/16/2002Leading the Way DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of a meeting of Council held on June 24, 2002 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on July 12, 2002 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 9, 2002 PUBLIC MEETING A public meeting is being held for the purpose of: • Passing a by -law to stop up and close a portion of the unopened road allowance between Blocks 2 and 3, according to C.G. Hanning's Plan of the Village of Orono, shown as Part 4, Plan 40R -21260 Any person wishing to address this matter, may do so at this time. PRESENTATIONS Roy Forrester - 2002 Senior of the Year Certificate Brad Cooper, OVERT Search and Rescue, 234 Senator Street, Pickering, L1V 6N2 - OVERT Search and Rescue Durham Regional Police Services, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, L1 G 4137 - 2002 -2004 Business Plan Review CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - September 16, 2002 DELEGATIONS 1. Deborah and Steve Tinmouth, 3862 Wilcox Road, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB 1 MO - Unlicensed Vehicles on Wilcox Road 2. George Ashe, 2800 Courtice Road, Unit 52, Courtice, L1 E 2M6 - Parkinson's Disease 3. Tim Young, 21 Kingscourt Road, Unit 21, Bowmanville, L1C 2K7 - Report CLD -31 -02 4. Dennis Whalley, 51 Birchfield Drive, Courtice, L1 E 1 M9 - Fence By -law COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 Minutes of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, Inaugural Meeting 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library Board Meeting 1 - 3 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community Centre Board Meeting - June 22, 2002 1 - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - GTA International Marketing Awards of Excellence - Durham Region Recipients 1 - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting - May 9, 2002 1 - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Traffic Safety on Liberty Street between Baseline Road and King Street in Bowmanville 1 - 7 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority Meeting 1 - 8 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting - June 13, 2002 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Museum Transitional Board Meeting 1 - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting - June 19, 2002 1- 11 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Meeting Council Agenda - 3 - September 16, 2002 1 - 12 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting 1 - 13 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee Meeting 1 - 14 Uldis Siksna, Works Department, Region of Durham - Regional Cost Sharing Pertaining to St. Stephen's Estates 1 - 15 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community Centre - July 9, 2002 1 - 16 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Meeting - July 16, 2002 1 - 17 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board Meeting 1 - 18 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting - July 11, 2002 1 - 19 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee Meeting 1-20 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee Meeting 1-21 Ontario Power Generation - Nuclear Report Card, Darlington Nuclear 1-22 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association Meeting - August 8, 2002 1-23 Richard Ward - Irrigation System at 27 Bugey Lane in Ajax 1-24 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation - Heritage Community Recognition Program 2002 1-25 Robert MacDonald - Thank You Letter 1-26 Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food - Made -In- Ontario Safety Net Strategy 1-27 Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders Association and Kevin Macintosh, Director of Communications and Government Relations, Ontario New Home Warranty Program - New Home Industry 1-28 Federation of Canadian Municipalities- Key Policy Priorities Council Agenda - 4 - September 16, 2002 1 - 29 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Ontario Municipal Board Reforms 1-30 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Permit To Take Water 1 - 31 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Co- operative GTA Planning Initiatives 1-32 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Residential Non - Hazardous Garbage Waste 1-33 Doug Barns, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division and Carl Griffith, Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Division, Ministry of Environment and Energy - Drinking Water Protection Regulation 1-34 Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Coordinator (Acting), Region of Peel - Oak Ridges Moraine 1-35 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association - Thank You Letter 1 - 36 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Hydro One Inc. Directors and Officers Act, 2002 1-37 Amanda Fracz - Thank You Letter I - 38 Canadian Heritage - Cultural Capitals of Canada Awards 1-39 Raymond Carriere, National Chairman, Communities in Bloom- Communities In Bloom Program 1-40 Paul Newall, Director, Ontario Power Generation - Ontario Power Generation's Coal - Fuelled Generating Stations 1 - 41 Fareed M. Amin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation - 2002 Ontario Transit Renewal Program 1-42 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association - Regional Headquarters 1-43 Ron Hooper, President of Hooper's Jewellers - Regional Headquarters 1-44 Edmond Vanhaverbeke, President, Clarington Board of Trade - Regional Headquarters Council Agenda - 5 - September 16, 2002 1-45 K.R. Malcolmson, C.E.O. and General Manager, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce - Regional Headquarters 1-46 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Regional Headquarters 1-47 Jim Miller, Minister's Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - An Act to Improve Public Safety and to Increase Efficiency in Building Code Enforcement 1-48 Steve Jacobs, Senior Project Manager, URS Cole Sherman - Study Design Report for Highway 35 Four -Lane Planning and Preliminary Design Study from Highway 115 Northerly to Highway 7 (Lindsay) Class Environmental Assessment, Group `B' Project 1-49 Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Airports Sub - Committee 1-50 Herb Raglan, Special Events Coordinator, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters - Thank You Letter 1 - 51 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Public Fire Safety Guidelines 04- 40 -12, Staffing - Single Family Dwellings (10 firefighters in 10 minutes, 90% of the time) 1-52 Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, Regional Municipality of Halton - Central Zone Smart Growth Panel 1-53 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Durham Region - Annual Report 1-54 Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship - Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 1-55 Gregory W. Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation - 2001 Annual Report 1-56 Deb Hutton, Hydro One Networks Inc. - Information Booklet 1-57 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham -401 Interchange Projects 1-58 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham - Review of Part Two: Report of the Walkerton Inquiry 1-59 Gary Majesky - Parking Infraction 1-60 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Alternative Fuel Sources Council Agenda - 6 - September 16, 2002 1 - 61 D. lafrate, Senior Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation Inc. -Annual Report for 2001 1-62 Sharon Baillie -Mato, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada - Environmental Assessment for the Port Granby Project and the Port Hope Project 1-63 Durham Regional Health Department -West Nile Virus 1-64 Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology - Ontario's Newest University 1-65 Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities - Thank You Letter 1-66 Marion E. Irwin, President, Durham Chapter, ALS Society of Ontario - Walk to D'Feet ALS 1-67 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Municipal Letters dated July 17, 2002 1-68 Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Waste Diversion Organization Board 1-69 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Ten -Point Proposal 1-70 Beverly Stevenson, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources - Fox Vaccine 1 - 71 Amelia Bond -Thank You Letter 1-72 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation - Requesting Nominations 1-73 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Integrated Pest Management 1-74 Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party - Ontario Municipal Board 1-75 John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation - 2001 Annual Report 1-76 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Victims' Justice Fund 1-77 Ministry of Agriculture and Food - Nutrient Management Act, 2002 Council Agenda - 7 - September 16, 2002 1-78 Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Green Municipal Funds 1-79 Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories - Drinking Water Symposium 1-80 Regional Municipality of Durham - Class Environmental Assessment for Additional Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington 1 - 81 Doug Moffatt, Mayor, Township of Scugog - Electoral Boundaries Restructuring 1-82 Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health & Social Services Committee, Region of Durham - Experience the Homeless Maze 1-83 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham -Waterfront Trail 1-84 Ministry of Finance -Opportunity Bonds and Tax - Incentive Zones 1-85 Sandy Archibald, Clarington Youth Advisory Committee - Graffiti 1-86 Deborah Harron- Thomson, Director, Communications Central Region, Canada Post - Kendal Post Office 1-87 Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee - Thank You Letter 1-88 Marika Hare, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Enbridge, Regulatory Affairs - Gas Franchise Handbook 1-89 Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Ontario Smart Growth 1-90 Ministry of Natural Resources - Nuisance Bear Review 1 - 91 Tom Saychuk, Construction and Asset Management, Region of Durham - Newsletter, Road Surface Rehabilitation on Courtice Road 1-92 Bernard Gerestein, Manager of Communications and Community Relations, Port Hope Area Initiative - Open House Receive for Direction D - 1 W.J. Huether - Heritage Conservation Area Project D - 2 Kim Goyne - Heritage Conservation Area Project Council Agenda - 8 - September 16, 2002 D - 3 Robert J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham - Falls Prevention Week D - 4 Lorraine Knowles, Vice Principal, Courtice Secondary School - Terry Fox Run D - 5 Jason White, Waste Reduction Week Coordinator - Waste Reduction Week D - 6 Bob Burke, Chair, Board of Directors, Bethesda House - Municipal Liaison Officer D - 7 Cathie Abbott, Think Pink Committee Chairperson, CIBC Run for the Cure - Think Pink Week D - 8 Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project - Breakfast for Learning Month D - 9 G. Scott Brown - Stop Signs at the Intersection of Wade Square and Adair D - 10 Susan Shetler, Founder, People Against Pornography - White Ribbon Against Pornography Week D - 11 Sharon Budnick, Marketing Manager, Auto Workers Community Credit Union - Credit Union Day D - 12 Craig Moore, Chairperson and Darren Mahoney, Co- Chairperson, Labour - Management Health and Safety Committee - Health and Safety Week D - 13 The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration - Canada's Citizenship Week D - 14 Louise Button, Town of Newcastle Block Parent Inc. - Block Parent Week D - 15 Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee - Santa Claus Parade D - 16 Bettyanne Cobean, Clerk- Treasurer, County of Bruce - Untreated Domestic Waste D - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - Brock Community Health Centre Proposal D - 18 Canadian Violence Education Services -'Crime Proofing You' Book Council Agenda - 9 - September 16, 2002 D - 19 Christine Bentley and Joe Tilley, Young Women's Christian Association - Financial Support D - 20 Rod Piukkala, Deputy Chief, Durham Regional Police Service - High Risk Offenders D - 21 Jayne Carman, Clerk, City of Brant - Potable Drinking Water D - 22 Corporation of the City of Welland - Ontario Trained Doctors D - 23 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering - Eastward Extension of Highway 407 D - 24 Brian Sweet, Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington - Environmental Compensation Fund D - 25 Keith J. McNenly, CAO and Clerk- Treasurer, Town of Mono - Issuance of Permits to Take Water D - 26 Lloyd Churchill, Chair, Rural Ontario Municipal Association - Request for Support D - 27 L.J. LeBlanc, CAO /Clerk, Municipality of Hastings Highlands - Encounters With Bears D - 28 Dean Wasson, Chairman, Peterborough Flood Relief Committee - Fundraising Campaign D - 29 David E. Evans - Adoption of an African Town or Region D - 30 Clay Taylor - Mosport Park D - 31 Lois Gordon, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region - Request for Financial Support MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORT 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 9, 2002 2. Report CLD -31 -02 - Order to Restrain - Young Council Agenda _10- September 16, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Minutes of the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, Inaugural meeting dated June 1, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Public Library Board meeting dated June 26, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 3 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community Centre Board meeting dated June 22, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 4 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding GTA International Marketing Awards of Excellence - Durham Region Recipients: "a) THAT Report #2002 -A -24 from the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be received for information; b) THAT a copy of Report #2002 -A -24 from the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be forwarded to the eight area municipalities; and c) THAT the Regional Chair send out letters of congratulations in this regard." (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated May 9, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 6 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding the traffic safety on Liberty Street between Baseline Road and King Street in Bowmanville: "a) THAT Report #2002 -W -74 of the Commissioner of Works be received for information; and Summary of Correspondence - 2 - September 16, 2002 b) THAT a copy of Report #2002 -W -74 be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington; Mr. Clayton Morgan, Chair, Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee and Mrs. Patricia Lee, 48 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville." (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 7 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority meeting dated July 10, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 8 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated June 13, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Museum Transitional Board meeting dated June 12, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated June 19, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) - 11 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated June 20, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) - 12 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated May 16, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) - 13 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) meeting dated June 21, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) - 14 Uldis Siksna, Works Department, Region of Durham, providing Council with details with respect to Regional cost sharing pertaining to St. Stephen's Estates. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1- 15 Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surrounding Community Centre Board meeting dated July 9, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) I - 16 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated July 16, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - September 16, 2002 1 - 17 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated July 15, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 18 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated July 11, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 19 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated June 11, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-20 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated June 20, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1 - 21 Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Card for Darlington Nuclear Second Quarter 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-22 Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated August 8, 2002. (Copy attached) (Receive for Information) 1-23 Richard Ward, writing to Regional Council notifying them of his complaints regarding an irrigation system at 27 Bugey Lane in Ajax. (Receive for Information) 1-24 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting Council to participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's Heritage Community Recognition Program 2002. Council may submit up to four nominations, a maximum of one in each available category, built, cultural or natural heritage preservation, or heritage garden conservation. Small project groups may also be considered for nomination where the effort is shared. The nomination deadline is Monday, September 30, 2002. 1-25 Robert MacDonald, advising Council of the kind, courteous and helpful staff that the Municipality of Clarington has. While doing some genealogical research Mr. MacDonald discovered that his grandmother's favourite brother, Oscar G. Sowden, had never been formally recognized by having his name placed on the cenotaph in Newtonville. Mr. MacDonald did find a name on the acknowledgement inside the doors at Newcastle Town Hall which lists those of Clarke Township in WWI who gave their lives. Unfortunately it lists Oscar G. Snowden, not Sowden. Mr. MacDonald met a very helpful lady named Wendy, who not only listened to his story, but also photocopied the military records he had substantiating his position and forwarded them to Mr. Fred Horvath. Mr. Horvath not only contacted him but he happened to stop at the cenotaph and was pleased to see that his great -uncle has now been recognized. Summary of Correspondence - 4 - September 16, 2002 We are all too quick to criticize when someone employed by the public makes an error. (Receive for Information) 1-26 Helen Johns, Minister of Agriculture and Food, addressing Council's resolution concerning the implementation of the made -in- Ontario safety net strategy for Ontario's agriculture sector. Ontario farmers and the provincial government developed a proposal that included contributions from the federal government to provide additional support to Ontario producers during a transition period. The Honourable Lyle Vanclief responded with a unilateral decision to fund the Market Revenue Insurance (MRI) program at the same rate for two years as the previous year. Ontario put up $20 million more than was required last year, and it was not matched by the federal government. Federal and provincial government officials have been working together and she is hopeful that it will provide a benefit to the farmers of Ontario. Ms. Johns is working with federal counterparts and with the other provinces in the development of the new Agricultural Policy Framework. Federal and provincial officials continue to consider options for long -term risk management programming. There will be opportunities for discussion and input from industry on this and other issues. (Receive for Information) 1-27 Jim Murphy, Director of Government Relations, Greater Toronto Home Builders Association and Kevin Macintosh, Director of Communications and Government Relations, Ontario New Home Warranty Program, providing Council with fact sheets for review that give background on their respective roles in the new home industry as well as helpful information for buying a new home. (Receive for Information) 1-28 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that FCM has called on the Government of Canada to continue working closely with Canadian municipal leaders to address a number of key policy priorities. The new Executive reaffirmed FCM's long -term commitment to protecting and enhancing the quality of life in Canadian municipalities. It called once again for funding programs and revenue sources to meet the increased responsibilities transferred to them by other orders of government. FCM Executive Members have already begun pursuing these issues with federal leaders and officials. (Receive for Information) 1-29 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on June 19, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham endorse the resolution of the City of Mississauga; and further Summary of Correspondence - 5 - September 16, 2002 b) THAT the Regional Chair communicate with other GTA municipalities about forming a committee to make specific recommendations to the Government with respect to OMB reforms." (Receive for Information) 1-30 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Ministry of the Environment & Energy be requested to establish a protocol for municipal involvement in the Permit To Take Water process and develop the necessary science to support this process; b) THAT Parts 1 and 2 of the resolution of the Township of Oro - Medonte and the resolution of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee be endorsed as elements of the process; and c) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #2002 -J -16 from the Commissioners of Works and Planning be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment & Energy, the Township of Oro- Medonte, the Durham Region Environmental Advisory Committee and the local municipalities within Durham Region." (Receive for Information) 1 - 31 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding Co- operative GTA Planning Initiatives: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002 -P -54 from the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2002 -P -54 be forwarded to the local municipalities within Durham Region." (Receive for Information) 1-32 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, on June 19, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region enter into an eight year contract commencing January 1, 2003 with Miller Waste Systems for the receiving, hauling, and landfill disposal of a minimum of 100,000 tonnes of residential non - hazardous garbage waste per year from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Uxbridge and Scugog at Miller Waste Systems waste transfer facilities in Whitby and Pickering at a cost of $67.66 per tonne, including net GST, as per the Miller Waste Systems to RFP 332 -2001; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - September 16, 2002 b) THAT the Region negotiate with Miller Waste Systems and Canadian Residual Management Corporation for the receiving, hauling, and disposal of up to 50,000 tonnes of residential non - hazardous garbage waste per year at their waste transfer facilities with the waste being ultimately transferred to the American Ref -Fuel "energy from waste" facility in Niagara Falls, NY in response to the Region's request for additional pricing information under RFP 332- 2001; c) THAT the Region negotiate with Courtice Auto Wreckers for an extension to an existing contract to receive, process, compost and dispose of residential leaf and yard waste materials delivered by Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, and the Region's Waste Disposal Sites to the Courtice Auto Wreckers compost facility located on Thornton Road North in Oshawa until the end of January 2004; d) THAT the Region retain C.N. Watson and Associates Limited together with engineering consulting resources to undertake the following: i) examine, analyze, and report on the cost benefits to the Region on each of the innovative proposals submitted by Miller Waste Systems and Canadian Residual Management Corporation under RFP 332- 2001; ii) review, analyze, and report on the costs associated with an automated cart based waste collection system, including the impact on processing waste materials for subsequent disposal, recycling and composting, for the municipalities of Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa; iii) that an initial upset limit for the project be established at $75,000, including net GST, with funding from the Regional Solid Waste Management Reserve Fund; e) THAT Regional staff negotiate with the City of Pickering on becoming a participating municipality with respect to the implementation of an acceptable integrated waste collection program in that community, response to the Pickering Council resolution dated May 6, 2002 (CC #249) (WRC -13- 2002), and further, Regional staff continue to work with Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax regarding the implementation of an acceptable integrated waste collection program in those municipalities; Summary of Correspondence - 7 - September 16, 2002 f) THAT a copy of Report #2002 -J -14 from the Commissioners of Finance and Works be forwarded to all Area Municipalities within the Region for their information; and g) THAT all efforts be made to maximize the revenue from the Waste Diversion Organization; h) i) THAT the owner of 1515 Thornton Road North, Oshawa address the following matters prior to the Region executing any contract extension: A. Participate in inspections to determine compliance with all MOE Certificates of Approval, Provincial regulations and guidelines under the jurisdiction of MOE, Zoning, Property Standards, Ontario Building Code and site plan agreement provisions; B. Full compliance with all MOE Certificates of Approval and relevant Provincial regulations and guidelines under the jurisdiction of MOE; the MOE shall certify compliance in writing to the City and the Region; C. Full compliance with Zoning By -law No. 60 -94, the Property Standards By -law of the City of Oshawa and all relevant provisions of the Ontario Building Code; the City shall certify compliance in writing to the Region; and D. Approval of revised site plans and an amending site plan agreement, as necessary, which illustrate both long term uses and interim uses (i.e. rehabilitation of school portables); all locations and proposed buffering shall be to the satisfaction of the City for both the long term and interim uses; the City shall certify that this condition has been satisfied in writing to the Region. Summary of Correspondence - 8 - September 16, 2002 ii) Regional and City staff inspect the site not less than once per month during the contract extension for compliance with the MOE Certificates of Approval, Zoning By -law, Property Standards By -law, Ontario Building Code, site plan agreement and good housekeeping practices; and further that the owner of 1515 Thornton Road North address any non- compliance issues within 10 working days of being notified in writing by the City, the Region or MOE; and further that the involvement of 1515 Thornton Road North, Oshawa in the compost contract be cancelled should non - compliance extend beyond the 10 working days set out above; and ii) THAT the owner of 1515 Thornton Road North, Oshawa install /construct all required site improvements required by the amending site plan agreement by November 1, 2002, and further, that the Region cancel the involvement of 1515 Thornton Road North in the compost contract should the City advise the Region in writing that the required site improvements have not been installed /constructed in accordance with the foregoing; and i) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to execute the above noted contracts." (Receive for Information) I - 33 Doug Barns, Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division and Carl Griffith, Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Division, Ministry of Environment and Energy, providing Council with a copy of the changes to the Drinking Water Protection Regulation. (Receive for Information) 1- 34 Stephanie Jurrius, Legislative Coordinator (Acting), Region of Peel, advising Council that the Region of Peel on June 20, 2002, passed the following resolution: "THAT the proposed timetable for the preparation of a Regional Official Plan Amendment (ROPA) to bring Peel's Official Plan (OP) into conformity with the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) Conservation Plan, be endorsed; AND FURTHER, that the report of the Commissioner of Planning dated, May 29, 2002 titled, "Implementing the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Regional Official Plan Conformity" be forwarded to the Province of Ontario as the Region of Peel's intended timetable for bringing the Peel Official Plan (ROP) into conformity; Summary of Correspondence - 9 - September 16, 2002 AND FURTHER, that the Province of Ontario be requested to allocate sufficient funding to assist municipalities in implementing the requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) Conservation Plan; AND FURTHER, that a copy of the subject report be forwarded to the area municipalities in Peel Region, the Region's of York, Durham, and Halton, adjacent area municipalities, counties, and conservation authorities, and other interested parties for their information." (Receive for Information) 1- 35 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, thanking Council, the Engineering Department and all those involved in making the new "Hunter's Bridge" on Mill Street become a reality and a great asset to the community. (Receive for Information) 1- 36 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with an excerpt from the Hansard record of proceedings in the Ontario Legislature for June 18, 2002. Mr. O'Toole's debate on the Hydro One Inc. Directors and Officers Act, 2002, is recorded in the transcript. (Receive for Information) I - 37 Amanda Fracz, thanking Council for sponsoring her for the Academic Excellence Award. (Receive for Information) 1-38 Canadian Heritage, advising Council of the Cultural Capitals of Canada Awards. The Cultural Capitals of Canada consists of two types of awards which differ by the type of activities they support. The Cultural Capitals of Canada awards will be given for proposals celebrating culture and integrating arts and culture into community planning. Single municipalities or groups of two or more municipalities are eligible to apply. The Innovative Cultural Bridges will be given for proposals oriented towards innovative projects involving partnership activities that celebrate community identity through cultural exchanges and the strengthening of cultural capacity. Groups of two or more municipalities of any size in at least two provinces or territories are eligible to apply. (Receive for Information) 1-39 Raymond Carriere, National Chairman, Communities in Bloom, encouraging Council to investigate involving the community in the Communities In Bloom Program that recognizes and rewards municipalities' on -going commitment to arts and cultural activities. Crafted for municipalities of every size and from every region of the country, this national program will award matching funds, a Certificate of Excellence and the right to call the community a Cultural Capital of Canada for the yea of designation. Summary of Correspondence -10- September 16, 2002 Deadline for applying for a 2003 award is October 18, 2002. (Receive for Information) 1- 40 Paul Newall, Director, Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with information rebutting directly and indirectly key points in the Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA) arguments regarding Ontario Power Generation's coal - fuelled generating stations. (Receive for Information) 1-41 Fareed M. Amin, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transportation, providing Council with a copy of the Guidelines and Requirements for the 2002 Ontario Transit Renewal Program, which is a key part of the new provincial transit investment plan announced by the Premier on September 27, 2001. The 2002 funding allocation for Clarington is $5,128. (Receive for Information) 1-42 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, advising Council that the Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association fully supports Council's resolution opposing the Region of Durham's Council decision to erect a new multimillion dollar city hall in Whitby. They feel more study is necessary to eliminate the possibility of cost overruns, such as those on the construction of the Harwood Avenue, Highway 401 interchange. The future of the Local and regional governments are uncertain and having all departments under one roof is not that great an advantage with the technology that is available today. (Receive for Information) 1-43 Ron Hooper, President of Hooper's Jewellers, thanking Council for having the courage and good sense to not support the current proposal to construct a new Regional Headquarters building. In addition to not needing a single site to house all of the offices required to administer the various aspects of regional government, he is most unhappy with the process which was followed in arriving at this decision. A matter of this importance should have been fully discussed at the local level, and only when a consensus was reached, should it have been voted on at the regional level. Had Mr. Hooper been given the opportunity he would have contested the argument that, when projected over a twenty -five year period, owning is better than leasing. (Receive for Information) 1-44 Edmond Vanhaverbeke, President, Clarington Board of Trade, thanking. Council for passing a resolution that Council does not support proceeding with a new Regional Headquarters based on the current Financial Business Case. After discussion with the Clarington Board of Trade Executive, Mr. Vanhaverbeke can report that the feeling of the Board'is that proceeding with such a massive project at this time is questionable at best. Summary of Correspondence - 11 - September 16, 2002 At a time when governments are downsizing and businesses are requiring less office space than ever before, the timing just isn't right for a new Regional Headquarters. (Receive for Information) 1-45 K.R. Malcolmson, C.E.O. and General Manager, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, applauding Council's fortitude with reference to the Regional Headquarters building. They agree with the four points in Council's resolution and the final resolve to not proceed with a new Regional Headquarters based on the current Financial Business Case. It is the position of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce that the focus of municipal government is the provision of services to ratepayers not investment in capital assets such as office buildings. They further believe the risk of ownership should be borne by the private sector and government where possible lease assets. (Receive for Information) 1-46 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, on July 10, 2002, Council's correspondence regarding the new consolidated Regional Administrative Headquarters was received for information. (Receive for Information) I - 47 Jim Miller, Minister's Office, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the Ontario Legislature has approved the new law, An Act to Improve Public Safety and to Increase Efficiency in Building Code Enforcement. The legislation will take effect in 2004. (Receive for Information) 1-48 Steve Jacobs, Senior Project Manager, URS Cole Sherman, providing Council with a copy of the Study Design Report for Highway 35 Four -Lane Planning and Preliminary Design Study from Highway 115 northerly to Highway 7 (Lindsay) Class Environmental Assessment, Group 'B' Project. (Receive for Information) 1-49 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that the FCM has established an Airports Sub - committee to advocate the interests of municipal government as they relate to airports. The initial focus of the Sub - committee will be to represent municipal governments in federal government consultations on a proposed Canada Airports Act and a review of airport rents. The Sub - committee also has an interest in issues such as federal airport regulations, airport security, and competition in the airline industry. (Receive for Information) 1- 50 Herb Raglan, Special Events Coordinator, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, thanking Council for their support in helping to raise funds for . local conservation projects as well as others of provincial significance throughout Ontario. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -12- September 16, 2002 1 - 51 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, providing Council with a copy of a letter dated July 19, 2002, from the Office of the Fire Marshal regarding Public Fire Safety Guidelines 04- 40 -12, Staffing - Single Family Dwellings (10 firefighters in 10 minutes, 90% of the time). (Receive for Information) 1- 52 Joyce Savoline, Regional Chairman, Regional Municipality of Halton, advising Council that the Regional Municipality of Halton on June 19, 2002, passed the following resolution: 1. THAT each County Federation of Agricultural, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario office, and upper and single tier municipalities within the geographic area of the Central Zone Smart Growth Panel be advised of Halton's Agricultural Advisory Committee's concern over the lack of agricultural representation on the Central Zone Smart Growth Panel. 2. THAT the Regional Chairman, on behalf of Council, write to Premier Eves and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing emphasizing the importance of agricultural representation on the Central Zone Smart Growth Panel and urging that representation by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture or the Christian Farmers on the Panel be considered; 3. THAT copies of the Regional Chairman's letter be forwarded to the Province and Report PPW83 -02 to the organizations identified in Recommendation #1 with a request that they support this resolution." (Receive for Information) 1-53 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Durham Region, providing Council with a copy of their Annual Report. The report's title captures the spirit of the Foundation: to build a legacy for the citizens of Durham Region by working together with their donors, supporters, partners, and grant recipients. (Receive for Information) 1-54 Carl DeFaria, Minister of Citizenship, advising Council that on July 6, 2002, notice was published in the Ontario Gazette that additional sections of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) will be proclaimed on September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2002. This is a significant move forward in their continuing efforts to improve independence and opportunity for the province's 1.9 million people with disabilities. On September 30, further proclamation will bring into law sections of the Act setting out specific accessibility obligations on the part of municipalities, the government of Ontario and the broader public sector, including public transportation providers, hospitals, colleges and universities and school boards. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -13- September 16, 2002 1-55 Gregory W. Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with a copy of the 2001 Annual Report for the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. (Receive for Information) 1-56 Deb Hutton, Hydro One Networks Inc., providing Council with a copy of an information booklet that every Hydro One Networks' customer in the province will receive. This booklet will arrive in conjunction with each customer's first bill under the new market structure. (Receive for Information) I - 57 -P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Minister of Transportation has written to the Regional Municipality of Durham with a proposal for capping the costs of the 401 interchange projects in Durham Region at Carruthers Creek Drive, Stevenson Road, and Lake Ridge Road, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: a) THAT the Region of Durham thanks Minister Sterling for his letter received June 27, 2002, concerning the escalating 401 interchange construction costs; b) THAT the Regional Chair advise Minister Sterling that the Region accepts the arrangement outlined in his letter which caps the total Regional and Area Municipal contribution to construction of the 3 interchanges as follows: Ajax Interchange $20.3 million Stevenson Road Interchange $6.6 million Lake Ridge Road Interchange $7.0 million Total Regional & Area Municipal Commitment $33.9 million c) THAT the Councils of Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby be requested to endorse the arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter and advise Regional Council of such endorsement as soon as possible; d) THAT Regional staff be authorized to work with Ministry of Transportation staff to formalize the arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter; e) THAT the agreements the Region has with Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby for the 401 interchange projects in their municipalities be amended to reflect the arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter; Summary of Correspondence -14- September 16, 2002 f) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to execute any documentation required to formalize the arrangement outlined in the Minister's letter and the amended agreements between the Region and the three area municipalities relating to the 401 interchanges; g) THAT no changes shall be made to the Region's share of the costs of the three interchanges from those set out in the Minister's letter without prior approval of Regional Council; and h) THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Ministers of Finance, Municipal Affairs and Housing, and Transportation; Durham MPPs, Area Municipalities and other interested parties." (Receive for Information) I - 58 Debi A. Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that .the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding Review of Part Two: Report of the Walkerton Inquiry: "a) THAT the Province be requested to consult with municipal water providers, planning authorities, boards of health, medical officers of health, AMO, and alPHa as it develops the legislation, policies and processes needed to implement the Inquiry Recommendations; and b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Environment and Energy, Minister of Health and Long -Term Care, Durham MPPs, area municipal councils, conservation authorities serving Durham, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and alPHa be so advised." (Receive for Information) 1-59 Gary Majesky, advising Council that he has received a new notice of impending conviction from the Municipality regarding a ticket that he has already paid by cheque. Mr. Majesky has spoken to Mayor Mutton and Councillor Rowe regarding his concerns that Yorkville Drive was receiving undue over surveillance from Clarington Parking Enforcement. He is concerned that the parking enforcement officers issue multiple tickets at the same time. It is physically impossible to write three tickets at the same time, involving different homes on a given street. (Receive for Information) I - 60 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing a copy of the report of the Select Committee on Alternative Fuel Sources. Mr. O'Toole served as a member of this All -Party Committee and he is confident that its findings will help make Ontario a world leader in the use of alternative energy. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -15- September 16, 2002 1 - 61 D. lafrate, Senior Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation Inc., (OPG), providing Council with a copy of Ontario Power Generation's annual report for 2001. It focuses on OPG's readiness to compete in Ontario's new electricity market, which opened to competition on May 1, 2002. (Receive for Information) 1-62 Sharon Baillie -Malo, Uranium and Radioactive Waste Division, Natural Resources Canada, providing Council with the final scopes of the environmental assessment for both the Port Granby Project and the Port Hope Project and responses by the responsible authorities to major issues raised during the public consultations. (Receive for Information) 1-63 Durham Regional Health Department, advising Council that on August 6, 2002, a dead crow was reported to the Health Department as presumptive positive for West Nile virus (WNV). Durham Region joins 26 other health units in Ontario with WNV confirmed or presumptive positive birds. To date, 63 confirmed and 10 presumptive cases of WNV in birds have been identified in most southern Ontario health units and as far north as Algoma. Positive birds have also been identified in Quebec and Manitoba. Positive mosquito pools have been detected in Peel Region. (Receive for Information) 1- 64 Gary Polonsky, President, Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology, expressing appreciation for the Municipality's continued support with regard to the establishment of Ontario's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. (Receive for Information) 1-65 Larry Kraemer, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities, expressing thanks for all the assistance they received from the Municipality of Clarington in translating the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities' letter of introduction to Madame Rita Dionne Marsolais, the Minister of Energy in the Province of Quebec. Staff member Marie Knight Stanley went above and beyond the call of duty in an effort to ensure the translation was correct. (Receive for Information) 1- 66 Marion E. Irwin, President, Durham Chapter, ALS Society of Ontario, providing Council with information about the Walk to D'Feet ALS being undertaken on Saturday, September 28, 2002, by the Durham Chapter of the ALS Society of Ontario. The second annual Walk to D'Feet ALS will be held again at the Ajax Rotary Waterfront Park. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -16- September 16, 2002 1- 67 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has forwarded Municipal letters dated July 17, 2002, regarding Tile Loan Interest Rates and Protection of Ontario's Water Resources to the Minister, the Honourable Helen Johns. (Receive for Information) 1- 68 Ann Mulvale, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO has appointed representatives for the Waste Diversion Organization Board. The following individuals have been appointed: • Mr. Terry Cassidy, Councillor, City of Quinte West; • Mr. Bas Balkisoon, Councillor, City of Toronto; • Mr. Lionel LaLonde, Councillor, City of Greater Sudbury; and • Mr. Peter Crockett, General Manager, Transportation, Operations and Environment, City of Hamilton. (Receive for Information) 1- 69 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), providing Council with FCM's Ten -Point Proposal for a new partnership with municipal governments. (Receive for Information) 1-70 Beverly Stevenson, Rabies Research and Development Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, advising Council that the Ministry of Natural Resources will begin aerially baiting regions of southwestern, southcentral and northern Ontario on September 17, 2002 to vaccinate foxes against rabies. The vaccine is a live -virus vaccine which is not normally considered dangerous for healthy humans. People should avoid touching the vaccine and vaccine package. Anyone who comes into direct contact with the vaccine should contact their physician as a precaution. (Receive for Information) 1 - 71 Amelia Bond, thanking Council for sending a letter and a birthday card for her 90th birthday. Ms. Bond would also like to extend her thanks to Councillor Trim for his photograph and assistance. (Receive for Information) 1-72 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation ( CLOCA), advising Council that CLOCA is seeking nomination suggestions from their watershed partners concerning environmental contributions made by individuals, community groups and businesses /corporations. Nominations close on Monday, October 7th at 4:30 p.m. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -17- September 16, 2002 1-73 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he has written to the Minister of Environment and Energy, the Honourable Chris Stockwell asking him to provide an update on the provincial perspective on Integrated Pest Management and related issues governing the application of pesticides. (Receive for Information) 1-74 Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official Opposition, Leader of the Ontario Liberal Party, providing Council with the highlights of the policy on the Ontario Municipal Board. (Receive for Information) - 75 John Wiersma, President and CEO, Veridian Corporation, providing Council with a copy of Veridian's 2001 annual report. (Receive for Information) 1-76 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that the Province has announced $5 million of funding through the Victims' Justice Fund (VJF) for police and community based victim services' pilot projects. For over a year, AMO and the Ontario Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) have been working with the Provincial government to utilize the VJF to fund police and community based programs that assist victims. The Victims' Justice Fund, which is funded through fine surcharges, was originally established for this purpose in 1995. (Receive for Information) I - 77 Ministry of Agriculture and Food, providing Council with the following information regarding the announcement on Nutrient Management Act, 2002: 1. news release 2. backgrounder 3. letter to Head of Council 4. Ministry Protocols for Ontario Regulations made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 - Nutrient Units Protocols 5. Ministry Protocols for Ontario Regulation made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 - Nutrient Management Plan Protocols 6. Ontario Regulation made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 (Receive for Information) 1-78 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the Green Municipal Funds are now accepting submissions year round. The Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) provides grants for up to half the cost of feasibility studies that assess the technical, environmental and /or economic viability of innovative projects. The maximum grant is $100,000. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -18- September 16, 2002 1-79 Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories (CCIL), advising Council that CCIL has organized a symposium for September 24, 2002, that addresses the extent and impact of changes in attitude around the provision of safe drinking water in Ontario, reviews new regulations and creates a forum for discussion that will focus on the impact of those changes in the years to come. (Receive for Information), 1-80 Regional Municipality of Durham, providing Council with an information bulletin regarding Class Environmental Assessment for Additional Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity for Whitby, Oshawa and Clarington (Courtice): Addendum to the Environmental Study Report. (Receive for Information) 1 - 81 Doug Moffatt, Mayor, Township of Scugog, advising Council that a document published regarding the electoral boundaries restructuring has some serious flaws which he feels can be corrected. The proposed riding of Pickering- Durham is perhaps the most confusing riding boundary imaginable. Mr. Moffatt suggests a better alignment would be to leave all of the urban portion of Pickering with a 25% portion of Ajax, for riding A, a portion of Whitby and Ajax (75 %) to be riding B, the south portion of Oshawa to be riding C, and a northern boundary of all A, B & C to be established at (perhaps) Taunton Road. The portion of the Region of Durham north of this line to be included in the new mainly rural riding (Highlands of Durham ?) which would include Brock, Uxbridge, Scugog and the rural portions of the City of Pickering, Town of Whitby and City of Oshawa. (Receive for Information) 1-82 Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health & Social Services Committee, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, Social Services Department will be hosting an award - winning, community economic initiative designed to create employment and dispel some of the myths and stereotyping surrounding homelessness. The presentations are scheduled for September 11 and 12, and October 3 and 17 at the Whitby Mental Health Centre, 700 Gordon Street, Whitby. (Receive for Information) 1-83 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter and an article send to the Honourable Janet Ecker, regarding the Waterfront Trail. It describes a trek by supporters of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust between Niagara -on- the -Lake and Gananoque to raise awareness about the need to fund and complete the Waterfront Trail. The group is hoping SuperBuild will provide an estimated $9 million of funding for municipalities across southern Ontario to complete projects worth $27 million. Mr. O'Toole supports all efforts that will bring together governments and citizens to build the pedestrian- friendly lakefront access envisioned by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence - 19 - September 16, 2002 1-84 Ministry of Finance, advising that Ernie Eves' government is moving forward to support economic growth in municipalities with the launch of consultations on Opportunity Bonds and tax - incentive zones. The Opportunity Bonds program will create tax -free bonds to support investments in infrastructure, while tax - incentive zones will help promote investment within identified communities. The Ontario government announced its commitment to these programs in the 2002 Ontario Budget. (Receive for Information) 1-85 Sandy Archibald, Clarington Youth Advisory Committee, inviting Council to attend an information meeting to focus on reduction of crime, fear and physical disorder relating to graffiti. The meeting will take place on September 24, 2002, at the Courtice Community Centre from at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M. (Receive for Information) 1-86 Deborah Harron- Thomson, Director, Communications Central Region, Canada Post, advising Council that Canada Post temporarily closed the Kendal Post Office on Regional Road 9 at close of business on Wednesday, September 4, 2002. The Postmaster is retiring as of that date, and he has sold his store in which the Post Office is located. Customers who are now receiving their mail through General Delivery will, as of September 5, receive their mail through either a rural mailbox close to their homes which they will have to purchase and install, or to a group mailbox. (Receive for Information) 1-87 Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, thanking Council and all of the people involved for the generous acceptance of the grant money that they received. These funds help to ensure a great, enjoyable, successful parade each year for our community. (Receive for Information) I - 88 Marika Hare, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Enbridge, Regulatory Affairs, providing Council with a copy of the Gas Franchise Handbook. (Receive for Information) 1-89 Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, providing Council with a copy of Ontario Smart Growth, A New Vision. This publication outlines the province's vision for Smart Growth in Ontario and the steps that are being taken to make this vision a reality. Smart Growth is the Ontario government's vision for promoting and managing growth in ways that create strong economy, build strong communities and promote a healthy environment. (Receive for Information) Summary of Correspondence -20- September 16, 2002 1-90 Ministry of Natural Resources, advising Council that Ontario has launched a nuisance bear review and unveiled membership of the review committee. The committee will review the biology, literature and geographic and socio- economic factors relating to perceived nuisance bear problems in Ontario. It will also look at the municipal impacts and compare the effects of bear harvesting from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. (Receive for Information) 1 - 91 Tom Saychuk, Construction and Asset Management, Region of Durham, providing Council with a newsletter for the road surface rehabilitation on Courtice Road, from 0.2 km north of Bloor Street, northerly 0.75 km in the Municipality of Clarington. (Receive for Information) 1-92 Bernard Gerestein, Manager of Communications and Community Relations, Port Hope Area Initiative, advising Council that the Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Office is organizing an Open House. The event will take place from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, November 1, 2002 and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2002, at the Royal Canadian Legion on Toronto Road in Port Hope. Low -Level Radioactive Waste Expo '02 offers the Municipality of Clarington the opportunity to explain its role, activities and programs to the residents of Port Hope and eastern Clarington. (Receive for Information) CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 W.J. Huether, advising Council that he is opposed to the Heritage Conservation Area project. He suggests that Council proceed very cautiously with this matter. This designation appears to create a similar encumbrance on a residence as a Heritage Designation, from the material that he has received so far. The difference is that the Conservation Area consists of an entire district rather than one house. With the Heritage Designation, an individual owner applies for his house and can apply for a repeal later. There appears to be no repeal available for an owner under the Area plan. If his application for Permit is declined, he must appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. It seems to be a dangerous situation to assume that all owners are in agreement with this process unless each is given a summary of the pros and cons and signs off on the imposition of this Designation. Since the Municipality has seen fit to commit substantial funds to this project, Mr. Huether is confident that these moneys are aimed at making certain that each owner is contacted and made aware of all the implications of this Designation. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) Summary of Correspondence -21 - September 16, 2002 D - 2 Kim Goyne, expressing her strong objection to the heritage conservation district designation of the residential core of Bowmanville. Prior to purchasing their home, they were assured by the Clarington Planning Department that no special restrictions or designations applied to their new home and neighbourhood, and that none were planned. Ms. Goyne was extremely distressed to discover recently that the Municipality is now exploring the possibility of imposing a special designation on their area. They would never have purchased their home if they had known that this was coming. Prior to approving the designation, Council should ensure that there is a comprehensive polling of all area residents by an independent party, and that the wishes of the whole are taken into consideration rather than those of only a vocal few. Both Ms. Goyne and her husband work long hours and adding any steps to application, consultation or approval to the upkeep of their home and property will make routine tasks time consuming and unpleasant. Contacting the necessary parties for approval is also a problem. Will Municipal hours be extended to accommodate residential applications and inquiries? If the designation causes their homes to be on the market longer when they attempt to sell them, or reduces their resale value, will the Municipality compensate them for their losses? Will area homeowners be reimbursed for the additional time and material costs incurred with maintaining and renovating their homes under the designation? Who will pay the costs associated with administering and enforcing the guidelines? (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 3 Robert J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham, requesting Council to proclaim the week of October 7 - 13, 2002, as Falls Prevention Week. For the fifth year in a row, the Falls Prevention Workgroup is planning a public awareness campaign for the week of October 7 - 13, 2002. In 1997, there were 47 injury- related deaths in Durham Region residents aged 65 years and older. Seventy percent of these deaths were the result of a fall. Falls are the leading cause of injury amongst older adults (65 years of age and older). Research has shown that injuries from a fall often lead to loss of independence, limited mobility, possible admission to an institution, social withdrawal and self- imposed isolation due to fear, anxiety and loss of self- confidence. The majority of falls take place in the home. In 2002, 599 Durham Region residents aged 65 years and older were hospitalized as a result of an injury- related fall. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 4 Lorraine Knowles, Vice Principal, Courtice Secondary School, requesting Council's permission to hold a Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 25th from Courtice. Secondary School. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. In the case of inclement weather, the rain date would be Monday, September 30, 2002. Summary of Correspondence -22- September 16, 2002 The event is a walk/run /cycle /rollerblade completion of a route approximately 7.5 kilometres in length, proceeding west on Nash Road from the school to Tooley Road, north on Tooley to Pebblestone Road, east on Pebblestone to Trulls Road and then south to Nash, returning eastbound to the school. (Motion to approve provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) D - 5 Jason White, Waste Reduction Week Coordinator, requesting Council to declare October 21 - 27, 2002, Waste Reduction Week in support of the nation wide Waste Reduction Week campaign. Waste Reduction Week has created essential awareness of the reduce, reuse, recycle activities (3R's) at a grassroots community level. This year Waste Reduction Week will take a progressive turn towards associating the everyday school, home and work activities of Ontario with waste reduction activities. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 6 Bob Burke, Chair, Board of Directors, Bethesda House, requesting Council to assign a municipal liaison officer to Bethesda House. This would be a great way to improve communication between the Bethesda House Board of Directors and the Municipality. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Chief Administrative Officer) D - 7 Cathie Abbott, Think Pink Committee Chairperson, CIBC Run for the Cure, requesting permission to fly their flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre from September 16 to October 6, 2002. Think Pink Week takes place from September 16 to September 20, 2002. Think Pink Week marks the official opening of their run which takes place on October 6, 2002, at Durham College. (Motion to proclaim and to approve request to fly the CIBC Run for the Cure flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre from September 16 to October 6, 2002) D - 8 Stephanie Miskew, Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project, requesting Council to proclaim the month of September as Breakfast for Learning Month. The goal of this month is to increase awareness of the importance of child nutrition as it relates to learning. Since 1999 Durham's Child Nutrition Project, with the support of the Regional Municipality of Durham, has helped thousands of children in over 56 nutrition programs get a good start on each day by providing nutritious meals and snacks in a warm and caring environment. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -23- September 16, 2002 D - 9 G. Scott Brown, advising Council of the issue of stop signs that were and are posted at the intersection of Wade Square and Adair in Courtice. There was a story printed in the Statesman newspaper, which touched on some of the concerns of their community but failed to touch on the logic of their proposal. The stop sign on Wade Square for southbound traffic serves no purpose as the sidewalk crosses the east and westbound lanes of Wade Square where no stop signs exist. The stop sign for northbound traffic on Adair services no purpose as there is no traffic on Adair, no homes on Adair and Adair is an unassumed road. Reference was made to the possibility of a fatality occurring because of the additional stop signs that were put in, which he finds completely ludicrous as the Municipality should be looking at the issue of liability and the fact that "a hazard exists that the municipality knew of or should have known about" if something happens at the intersection if someone is injured. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering) D - 10 Susan Shetler, Founder, People Against Pornography, requesting Council to declare October 20 through October 27, 2002, White Ribbon Against Pornography Week. Durham Regional People Against Pornography works in a partnership with C.A.S.E. (Canadians Addressing Sexual Exploitation), a national organization based in Toronto to educate, motivate and encourage Canadians to react to issues of sexual exploitation. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 11 Sharon Budnick, Marketing Manager, Auto Workers Community Credit Union, requesting Council to declare Thursday, October 17, 2002, Credit Union Day. Some 100 million credit union members around the world will celebrate International Credit Union Day on Thursday, October 17, 2002. As they do, they will celebrate the unique service their credit unions provide and the many ways their families and communities have benefited from the credit union difference. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 12 Craig Moore, Chairperson and Darren Mahoney, Co- Chairperson, Labour - Management Health and Safety Committee, requesting Council to proclaim October 21 - 25, 2002, as Health and Safety Week. Opening ceremonies will be held at Durham College Skill Centre at 1610 Champlain Avenue on October 21, 2002, at 9:00 a.m. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 13 The Honourable Denis Coderre, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, requesting Council to proclaim October 14 - 20, 2002, as Canada's Citizenship Week. The week is a time to reflect on what it means to be Canadian and to celebrate the values that draw us together. Canada's Citizenship Week 2002 will provide an opportunity to reflect on the value of citizenship and immigration and to focus on the privileges, rights, responsibilities and obligations of citizenship. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence -24- September 16, 2002 D - 14 Louise Button, Town of Newcastle Block Parent Inc., requesting Council to proclaim October 20 - 26, 2002, as Block Parent Week. In recognition of this week they would like to request that the Block Parent flag be flown at the municipality's office on Temperance Street. They are also requesting permission from the Community Services Department to advertise Block Parent Week on the two service boards, Garnet Rickard Complex and near the Bank of Montreal. (Motion to proclaim and to request to fly the Block Parent flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre from October 20 - 26, 2002) D - 15 Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, requesting permission to hold the 41St Annual Community of Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 16, 2002, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Ms. Irving is also requesting the use of the Old Fire Hall. The parade route will start on Church Street by the Old Fire Hall and end at Memorial Park on Liberty Street. (Motion to approve provided the organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) D - 16 Bettyanne Cobean, Clerk- Treasurer, County of Bruce, advising Council that the County of Bruce passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Bill 81, the proposed Nutrient Management Act, purports to ban the land application of untreated domestic waste from private individual septic systems; AND WHEREAS the banning of such practices shall require the treatment of such waste at municipally owned sewage treatment plants; AND WHEREAS the impact of the proposed legislation shall cause new and significant costs to be borne by homeowners and the host sewage treatment plants accepting such waste; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Bruce County Council requests the Government of Ontario to provide direct funding to local municipalities to cover the costs of (1) undertaking the required engineering studies to determine which sewage treatment plant or plants have the capacity to handle increased volumes resulting from Bill 81; and, (2) undertaking required upgrades to municipal sewage treatment plant capacity where plants are required to receive septic tank wastes; Summary of Correspondence -25- September 16, 2002 AND FURTHERMORE, that this motion be forwarded to: Chris Stockwell, Minister of the Environment Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Helen Johns, MPP, Minister of Agriculture and Food Bill Murdoch, MPP AND FURTHERMORE, that this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario and AMO for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 17 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on July 10, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding Brock Community Health Centre Proposal: "a) THAT the proposal of the Brock Community Health Centre Steering Committee to establish a Community Health Centre, be endorsed; b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long - Term Care, Minister of Community, Family and Children's Services, Durham Region's M.P.s and M.P.P.s, and the BCHC Steering Committee, be so advised; and c) THAT Durham Region's municipal Councils be so advised and their endorsement requested." (Motion for Direction) D - 18 Canadian Violence Education Services, requesting Council to support them by placing an ad in their 'Crime Proofing You' book. This educational manual is distributed free of charge throughout the area. The Canadian Violence Education Service takes great pride in its pro- active stance on violence education through their free seminars and workshops. Proceeds from the fundraiser will remain in the community. Centerfold $1500.00 Back Cover $1500.00 Full Pa e $ 795.00 Large Business Card $ 195.00 Inside Back Cover $ 995.00 Inside Front Cover $1250.00 2/3 Page $ 625.00 1/2 Page $ 495.00 1/3 Page $ 425.00 1/4 Page $ 350.00 Standard Business Card $ 99.00 (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -26- September 16, 2002 D - 19 Christine Bentley and Joe Tilley, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), requesting financial support. For more than 55 years the YWCA of Durham has been a leader in providing high quality programs and services for women and children in Durham Region. Government funding and United Way grants make it possible for YWCA to provide basic program needs, but they must rely on community support to meet the ever - increasing demand for services. Funding is required for program costs, and repairs and upgrading of the 75 -year old YWCA facilities. (Motion for Direction) D - 20 Rod Piukkala, Deputy Chief, Durham Regional Police Service, requesting Council to proclaim the following resolution regarding High Risk Offenders: "WHEREAS police services in Ontario are governed by the public disclosure requirements of the Police Services Act regarding the release of the names of High Risk Offenders living in neighbourhoods; WHEREAS corresponding and comparable public disclosure legislation exists elsewhere in other provinces within Canada; WHEREAS members of the community in which High Risk Offenders reside continue to demand full public disclosure of all dangerous offenders; WHEREAS police services and other offender management stakeholders owe it to the public to ensure that current practice continues to yield world - leading safety results; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario join police leaders in supporting the following initiatives designed to enhance and support the current system: i. an international study be launched to collect more current data on the effect of full public disclosure and recidivism rates of High Risk Offenders - particularly sex offenders; ii. a national workshop be held to discuss consistent public notification thresholds and strategies; iii. a review take place of new and emerging technologies that could assist all of the stakeholders in the offender management system; and iv. that the proposed National Sex Offender Registry be based on and linked to the highly successful Ontario model." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -27- September 16, 2002 D - 21 Jayne Carman, Clerk, City of Brant, advising Council that the City of Brant on July 16, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the protection of the environment and of potable drinking water is of primary importance; AND WHEREAS to ensure the protection of the environment and of potable drinking water, compliance with legislation and regulations are necessary and desirable; AND WHEREAS the results of the Walkerton Inquiry confirmed that in general the water providers in the Province of Ontario exhibit a high level of expertise and competence; AND WHEREAS it is necessary that the public have a high level of confidence in the expertise and competence of the water providers to operate and maintain a safe and reliable drinking water system; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment and Energy evaluates the performance of each individual water system according to specific prescribed criteria and assigns a pass or fail grade; AND WHEREAS in determining the pass or fail grade the Ministry does not provide for any flexibility or procedural framework which would acknowledge non - compliance on a short -term basis with certain administrative or operational matters that are non - critical and pose no risk to the health and safety of the community; AND WHEREAS the Ministry makes available to the public the results of the pass or fail grade for each water system with no explanation as to why the particular grade has been assigned; AND WHEREAS the public generally interprets a fail grade assigned to a water system to mean that the health and safety of their water supply was compromised; AND WHEREAS this interpretation by the public is misleading in that, given current practices, it is highly probable that a fail grade is the result of non - compliance with certain administrative or operational matters that are non - critical and pose no risk to the health and safety of the community for which the public need not be alarmed; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Energy be requested to reconsider the criteria and reporting format for the evaluation of water systems; Summary of Correspondence -28- September 16, 2002 THAT the evaluation criteria reflect and acknowledge unusual or unexpected circumstances that on a short -term basis may prohibit that municipality's ability to comply with certain administrative or operational matters that are non - critical and pose no risk to the health and safety of the community; THAT the reporting format accurately communicate to the public the performance of the water system so as to not needlessly alarm the public for matters that do not affect their health and safety; THAT the Ministry make efforts to educate the public so they have an understanding of the results of the Ministry evaluations of the water systems by providing an explanation with all results published; THAT a framework that promotes a partnership with municipalities in which the Ministry and the municipality work together on a cooperative basis for the benefit of the citizens of Ontario be developed and implemented; AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to municipalities province - wide and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 22 Corporation of the City of Welland, advising Council that the City of Welland passed the following resolution: "THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to address the many and various issues restricting Ontario trained doctors to return to Ontario to practice stemming from limitations in: current legislation; membership in medical associations; and the current number of doctors in the health system; and THAT this resolution be circulated to all Ontario municipalities for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 23 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on July 29, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has been supportive of the construction of Highway 407 through the City of Pickering to connect to Highway 35/115; and Summary of Correspondence -29- September 16, 2002 WHEREAS this support has been expressed as far back as 1990 when it endorsed the preferred route alignment of Highway 407 through Pickering and in 1996 when Council requested the Ministry of Transportation to proceed expeditiously with the planning and environmental assessment work relating to the construction of Highway 407 east from Markham Road to Highway 35/115, including two links with Highway 401; and WHEREAS Council supported the extension of Highway 407 through Pickering to Highway 35/115 because it recognized not only the economic benefits to the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham but also the requirement for an alternate commuter route for residents throughout the Region of Durham; and WHEREAS Council was of the understanding that the extension of Highway 407 east of Brock Road would be completed by 2005; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation made a presentation to the Regional Works Committee wherein it was indicated that an Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference and an Environmental Assessment for Route Location and Concept Design would need to be completed and that this would not occur until the end of 2004; and WHEREAS the completion of the Environmental Assessment studies will delay the completion of Highway 407 to Highway 35/115 until approximately 2010; and WHEREAS the required Environmental Assessment studies were completed in 1994 but not filed with the Ministry of Transportation; and WHEREAS any delay to the construction of Highway 407 east of Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 will have a major impact on the economic well -being of the Region of Durham; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby requests the Honourable Norm Sterling, Minister of Transportation, to direct that the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment for Highway 407 completion from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 be completed no later than December 31, 2002 and that the Environmental Assessment for the Route Location /Concept Design be completed no later than December 31, 2003; and FURTHER THAT the Minister of Transportation set a deadline of no later than December 31, 2005 for the extension of Highway 407 beyond Brock Road in Pickering; and Summary of Correspondence -30- September 16, 2002 FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham and all area municipalities for endorsation; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to: The Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering- Ajax- Uxbridge The Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP, Whitby -Ajax Jerry Quellette, MPP, Oshawa John O'Toole, MPP, Durham." (Motion for Direction) D - 24 Brian Sweet, Director of Corporate Services, The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington, advising Council that the Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington on July 22, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Ministry of Environment formerly had an Environmental Compensation Fund which would assist a municipality in paying the cost of cleaning up an oil spill if the cost was not recoverable against the person causing the spill; AND WHEREAS the discontinuance of this fund by the Provincial Government has placed an unfair and onerous burden upon municipalities; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Ministry of the Environment be requested to re- establish an Environmental Compensation Fund to be used to reimburse Municipalities for the clean up of spills once other sources of recovery of funds have been exhausted; AND THAT this resolution be circulated for support to all other Ontario Municipalities." (Motion for Direction) D - 25 Keith J. McNenly, CAO and Clerk- Treasurer, Town of Mono, advising Council that the Town of Mono on July 23, 2002, passed the following resolutions: "THAT WHEREAS the issuance of permits to take water are the exclusive prerogative of the Ontario Ministry of the Environment; AND WHEREAS the public, municipalities, other agencies such as conservation authorities and the Niagara Escarpment Commission have no effective input into the issuing or monitoring of water - taking permits; AND WHEREAS commercial water taking operations are deemed a land use with potentially serious negative impacts; Summary of Correspondence -31 - September 16, 2002 THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Mono resolves to call upon the Provincial Government to invoke an immediate moratorium on the issuance of permits to take water for commercial ventures so as to permit a comprehensive review of the process by which all permits to take water are issued and monitored, and to permit the creation of comprehensive source water protection plans by watershed; AND that such a review involve consultation with and direct participation of affected stakeholders, including the public, municipalities, conservation authorities and the Niagara Escarpment Commission; AND that copies of this resolution be submitted to MPP and Premier Ernie Eves, the Ontario Minister of the Environment, local conservation authorities, the Niagara Escarpment Commission, all municipalities in Ontario and the Association of Ontario Municipalities; AND further requests resolutions of support from all municipalities." And "THAT WHEREAS the Niagara Escarpment Commission is charged with protection of lands and the environment within its jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS commercial water taking operations are a land use with potentially serious negative impacts; THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Mono resolves to request that the Niagara Escarpment Commission vigorously assert its mandate to protect the environment by requiring full Plan Amendments for all commercial water taking operations proposing to locate within Commission jurisdiction; AND that copies of this resolution be submitted to MPP and Premier Ernie Eves, the Ontario Minister of the Environment, local conservation authorities, the Niagara Escarpment Commission, all municipalities in Ontario and the Association of Ontario Municipalities; AND further requests resolutions of support from all municipal councils." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence -32- September 16, 2002 D - 26 Lloyd Churchill, Chair, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, requesting Council to help the Rural Ontario Municipal Association either financially or by supplying goods and services. Ontario farmers over the past weeks have been helping out the drought- stricken farmers in the Prairie Provinces by shipping tonnes of hay. Helping neighbours in time of need is the only response. They are reminded of the assistance provided to eastern Ontario during the ice storm a couple of years ago. Whether you are from a farming area or not, we all consume farm products, so the current situation is important to us all. (Motion for Direction) D - 27 L.J. LeBlanc, CAO /Clerk, Municipality of Hastings Highlands, advising Council that the Municipality of Hastings Highlands passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands is extremely concerned about the safety of its residents, employees and visitors to the area due to the number of reported encounters with bears in and around our populated areas; AND WHEREAS the number of nuisance and potentially dangerous bear encounters has increased dramatically in the last several years; AND WHEREAS the Council of Hastings Highlands feels that unless action is taken immediately, it is only a matter of time until further bear attacks on human beings and /or livestock are going to happen in this Province; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands request the Province of Ontario to immediately re- introduce the `spring bear hunt' to help address this urgent problem; AND FURHTERMORE that a copy of this resolution be sent to all member municipalities of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for endorsement." (Motion for Direction) D - 28 Dean Wasson, Chairman, Peterborough Flood Relief Committee, requesting donations to the Peterborough Flood Relief Committee fundraising campaign. On June 11 and 12, Peterborough residents experienced a record breaking rainfall. As a result, on June 28, 2002, Chris Hodgson, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, declared the City of Peterborough a "Disaster Area" for the purpose of the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program. This tragic natural disaster has left many residents without the necessary resources to cover their unfortunate losses. Financial support will be instrumental in attracting Provincial financial assistance. Summary of Correspondence -33- September 16, 2002 For every dollar raised the province will contribute up to $2.00, and up to 90% of all approved claims. (Motion for Direction) D - 29 David E. Evans, suggesting the creation of a local, town or municipality based charity that would `adopt' an African town or region. The charity would attempt to provide material and human resources to assist in the development of the adopted location. For example, donated building materials would be sent together with a crew of skilled volunteers to build a new primary school. Participation of the 'adopted' locals would, of course, be necessary, as it would also allow the transfer of knowledge, allow the local population to maintain the new infrastructure and encourage self -help. In addition, it would also be important to assist in the development of a local economy. Many African locations suffer from the vagaries of the weather, therefore, to have a more diverse economy would mitigate the effects of a natural disaster and also encourage self - sufficiency. (Motion for Direction) D - 30 Clay Taylor, writing several pieces of correspondence to Council regarding the excessive noise from Mosport Park. Mr. Taylor is requesting enforcement of the noise by -law on weekends when Mosport events are taking place. (Motion for Direction) D - 31 Lois Gordon, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region, requesting Council for financial support. More than 300 strong, The Writers' Circle of Durham Region is planning to publish their first ever anthology, Signatures. While the Ontario government has sponsored them with a grant from the Trillium Foundation, they are bound by their agreement to seek contributions totaling $1,000.00 from other sources to supplement the expenses they will incur. (Motion for Direction) SUMMARY OF BY -LAW SEPTEMBER 16, 2002 BY -LAW 2002 -131 being a by-law 6 from Part Lott Control (E amI Development l 40M 177 ent Co poration) (Item #8 of Report #1) 2002 -132 being a or the by-law foormer Town of Newcastle (Gilbert Trolly) (Item #9 of By-law for the Report #1) 2002 -133 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -2094 from Part Lot Control (Stephen Pustil on behalf of Penwest Developments Corporation Limited) (Item #10 of Report #1) 2002 -134 being a by -law to repeal By-law a d$he health, safetylandfwelfarelog a plan for protecting prope �� y the inhabitants in an emergency area (Item #14 of Report #1) 2002 -135 being a by -law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 5311 Akers Road, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 (Item #16 of Report #1) 2002 -136 being a by -law to amend By -law #99 -90, as amended, a by -law to regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the limits of the Municipality of Clarington (Item #22 of Report #1) 2002 -137 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and A.E. Sharp Limited, Willowdale, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for direct purchase of Natural Gas (Item #23 of Report #1) 2002 -138 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Citicorp Vendor Finance Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, for the lease of computers (Item #24 of Report #1) By -law Summary - 2 - September 16, 2002 2002 -139 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Hamden & King Construction, Ajax, Ontario, for the Parking Lot Improvements, Clarington Beech Centre, 20 King Street East, Newcastle Waterfront Trail (Item #24 of Report #1) 2002 -140 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Grace Featherstone, Newcastle, Ontario, for the lease of Concession Space, Orono Park (Item #24 of Report #1) 2002 -141 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the former Town of Newcastle (Ridge Pine Park Inc.) (approved by Council on October 7, 1997) 2002 -142 being a by -law authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of plan of Subdivision 18T -92022 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -92022 (1477677 Ontario Limited) (approved by Council on October 9, 2000) 2002 -143 being a by -law to authorize an amending contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Viacom Canada Inc., Toronto, Ontario, for Transit Passenger Shelter Advertising, as originally authorized under By -law 99 -110 2002 -144 being a by -law to stop up and close as public highway and approve conveyance of Part 4 on Reference Plan 40R -21260 (approved by Council on May 21, 2002) 2002 -145 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Wayne Allen) (Item #5 of Report #1)