HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/2004SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
APRIL 5, 2004
CORRESPONDENCE FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Tom Mitchinson, Assistant Commissioner, Office of the Information and
Privacy, Commissioner /Ontario, submitting to Council a copy of the Best
Practices for Institutions in Mediating Appeals under the Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act. "Best Practices" was produced
at the conclusion of a joint pilot project involving the Information and
Privacy Commission and Ministry of the Attorney General to enhance the
mediation process and outcomes with respect to appeals.
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1 - 2 Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, advising Council of two policy
decisions by the provincial government regarding municipal flexibility and
autonomy in setting tax policy for the 2004 taxation year:
1) Municipalities will be authorized to increase the tax ratio of
one or more business property classes to the extent
necessary to prevent tax shifting onto the residential class as
a result of reassessment.
2) Municipalities with property classes that are subject to the
levy restriction (whose tax ratios exceed a prescribed
threshold ratio) will be permitted to apply a municipal tax
increase to those classes, but the tax increase may not
exceed 50% of any tax rate increase levied on the residential
class.
The current legislative and regulatory framework governing the setting of
municipal property tax rates is too restrictive. The government believes it
is important to give municipalities the flexibility to make tax policy choices
that are sensitive to their local circumstance.
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I - 3 0 ;Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto, writing to the Honourable David
Caplan regarding the Greater Toronto Transportation Authority. Toronto
City Council is requesting that the Province of Ontario consult with
Toronto, the TTC and other municipalities and transit operators in the GTA
on the scope, mandate, role and powers of such an authority.
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1 - 4 News Release from the Ministry of Finance advising Council that the
government is addressing the property tax concerns of three groups facing
new assessments or classification - Maple syrup producers, trailer park
owners, and trailer park occupants. The Government has directed MPAC
to suspend further changes for the maple syrup producers And have
cancelled assessments issued in November, 2003 for trailers in seasonal
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campgrounds. They are committed to establishing clarity and uniformity in
property assessment and classification by working with Ontarians.
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1 - 5 Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L1 E 2M1 regarding the
Watershed 2004 — 2008, 5 -year Capital and Operating Budget for the
Black- Farewell- Harmony Creeds in Courtice and Special Study area
agreements. Mrs. Racansky advises of the importance of supporting
Conservation Authorities' attempt to provide healthy watersheds in the
Region. It is critical to find out carrying capacity of the remaining
undeveloped groundwater recharge area. She asks that the following
conservation authority budget concerns be considered:
Based on previous estimates, is $100,000 budgeted for
Black- Farewell- Harmony including the smaller watersheds a
sufficient amount for a large area?
Developers must cover a proportional amount of the cost for
this study; is the amount to be covered by developers part of
the amount to be allocated for the rehabilitation of the
watershed.
Watershed planning to contain guidelines as described in the
Draft Terms of Reference; and
Public participation in the planning.
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1 - 6 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising the Regional
Municipality of Durham that on March 8, 2004, Scugog Council passed
the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the Region of Durham has enacted By -law
No. 11 -2004 to provide for the transfer of transit services to the
Region which requires a triple- majority consent;
AND WHEREAS the implementation of a transit service on a
Regional basis would provide for future opportunities for the
establishment of transit services within the Township of Scugog
and upholds one of the principles of Regional government to
provide for the distribution of major financial commitments on a
regional basis, a principle which is supported by the Township of
Scugog;
AND WHEREAS the Durham Transit Improvement Plan
recommended that a business case financial analysis be
undertaken to identify costs and benefits associated with a
Regional transit system and such a study has not been completed
at this time;
AND WHEREAS By -Law 11 -2004, of the Regional Municipality of
Durham, specifies that all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities
shall be transferred to the Region of Durham subject to such terms
and conditions as may be mutually agreed;
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AND WHEREAS the terms and conditions of the transfer have not
been identified;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of
TheTownship of Scugog resolves:
1) THAT a decision on the by -law to transfer transit services to the
Region of Durham be considered at such time as the business
case financial analysis has been completed;
2) AND THAT the terms and conditions associated with the
transfer of all rights, obligations, assets, and liabilities, as may
be mutually agreed, be known prior to rendering a decision on
this matter;
3) AND THAT this matter be considered by Council upon receipt of
the business case financial analysis as well as the terms and
conditions associated with said transfer and that the Region be
so advised of our decision at that time;
4) AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Region
of Durham with copies provided to all area municipalities."
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1 - 7 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that at a
meeting on March 8, 2004 Scugog Council endorsed the Municipality of
Clarington's resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to table
legislation to amend the Development Charges Act.
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1 - 8 Federation of Canadian Municipalities advising Council that the GST
rebate is effective February 1, 2004. Municipalities will receive the refund
only when enabling legislation is passed by the House and Senate and
receives Royal Assent. Demonstrating through public events and media
releases, how the GST refund has been used, particularly for capital
projects, will influence the Government of Canada's receptivity to future
revenue sharing agreements.
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1 - 9 Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, writing to the Honourable
Dalton McGuinty, Premier regarding a meeting with the mayors in the
Greater Toronto Area to determine the interest and need to present a
collective voice to Queens Park on local municipal issues in their part of
the GTA. The unanimous decision was that a group be officially formed
and a second meeting be held in June, 2004.
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1 - 10 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Bond Head Ratepayers' Association,
advising Council of their support of the resolution to make the Regional
Chair's position an elected Office.
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1 -11 Jim Bradley, Minister of Tourism and Recreation, advising Council of the
vital role of the tourism industry has in contributing to Ontario's economic
health and well being. The government believes that a strong tourism
sector creates vitality in our cities and towns and helps support local
businesses and jobs. By encouraging tourism development, a
municipality is actually encouraging economic development in other
sectors. The government has committed $30 million to help our tourism
industry and communities bring visitors back to Ontario.
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1 - 12 Federation of Canadian Municipalities advising Council that the March 23,
2004 budget confirms the government's down payment on the New Deal.
The accelerated infrastructure commitments and 100% GST refund are
important steps in the right direction. The Government confirmed its
intention to work with the provinces and territories to share with municipal
governments a portion of gas -tax revenues or to determine other fiscal
mechanisms that achieve the same goals.
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1 - 13 Jennifer Sherlock and Ian Smith, Courtice Business Association, thanking
Council and interested parties for their participation over the past five
years. Due to the growth of new organizations in the Courtice area they
do not feel the Association, in its present format, is continuing to serve a
vital role and will end their monthly meetings. The Courtice Business
Association will stay alive as issues may arise in the future.
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1 - 14 Sue Campbell, Waste Reduction Supervisor, The Regional Municipality of
Durham, writing to John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, in regards to a
constituent's concern over the Blue Box Program. The Region offered
solutions to the constituent's issue with blowing papers and will explore
the option of wheel accessories for Blue Boxes.
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1 - 15 Margot Weir, CEO, Whitby Chamber of Commerce, advising Council that
the Board of Directors of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce has
unanimously voted in favour of supporting the position of the Town of
Whitby in regards to the Proposed Amalgamation of Local Transit
Services in Durham Region. The Chamber of Commerce feels it is
imperative the Region follow the principles laid out in the Durham Region
Transit Improvement Plan. They appreciate the efforts of Council's
decision asking the Region to undertake a business case analysis before
considering the transfer of authority over to the Region.
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1 - 16 Victorian Order of Nurses, Durham Region Branch, advising Council that
they will no longer provide visiting nursing and mental health services,
effective June 1, 2004, as contracted provider to Durham Access to Care.
VON was unsuccessful in the recent competitive bidding process, but will
continue to pursue opportunities to help respond to the primary care
concerns in the area to meet community needs.
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1 - 17 Elizabeth Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management
Organization, submitting a copy of the "Annual Report 2003, From
Dialogue to Decision: Managing Canada's Nuclear Fuel Waste ".
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I - 18 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, advising
Council that on March 15, 2004, their Council endorsed the Municipality of
Clarington's resolution on Development Charges Act — Hospital Funding.
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1- 19 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution:
"THAT the Province be advised that while the Region of Durham
supports the Province's intent to protect environmentally sensitive
land and the agricultural land base in the Golden Horseshoe,
Bill 27 represents only one element of what is needed, that being
a much broader growth management approach that must also put
emphasis on 'tools to implement' existing official plans;
THAT the Province provide details on the mechanisms required to
facilitate exemptions to the Act;
THAT the Region of Durham supports the proposed amendments
to the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2001;
THAT the public consultation process to be undertaken by the
Greenbelt Task Force, be extensive and provide for the convenient
participation of the Region, with at least one meeting to be held in
the Region of Durham and that the Region of Durham offers to host
such meeting(s);
THAT Report #2004 -P -26 of the Commissioner of Planning be
endorsed and submitted to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, as the
Region's comments on EBR Registry #03E0002;
THAT the Greenbelt Task Force be requested to review and
comment on the possible ramifications of development leap-
frogging development to areas outside the lands subject to the
Zoning Order and legislation;
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THAT the 60 day consultation period and the 90 day time frame
provided by the Greenbelt Task Force to produce an approach to
greenbelt protection be extended and that the Councils of the
affected municipalities be given an adequate opportunity to
comment on the results prior to legislation being enacted;
THAT Bill 27 and any subsequent legislation and related plan must,
in no way, encumber the provision or extension of provincial and
municipal Infrastructure, including water, sewer and transportation
systems; and
THAT Report #2004 -P -26 of the Commissioner of Planning be
forwarded to the area municipalities, and other affected regions for
their information."
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I - 20 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated
March 16, 2004. (Copy attached)
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1 - 21 Donald G. McKay, Director of Corporate Services /Clerk, The Corporation
of the Town of Whitby, advising Council that on March 22, 2004, Whitby
Council passed the following resolution:
"That the Council of the Town of Whitby oppose Regional
By -law 11 -2004;
That further consideration by the Region of Durham of By -law 11-
2004 be deferred until such time as a business case supporting
the transfer of transit service from the lower -tier to the upper -tier is
approved by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham
and the Councils of the affected area municipalities, which shall
include, but not be limited to the following:
(a) strategic direction for regional expansion;
(b) strategic direction for local services;
(c) human resources plan;
(d) asset and debt assumption policy;
(e) contract assumption policy; and,
(f) servicing and financing study;
That should Regional Council not obtain a triple majority vote for
the transfer of authority to operate transit, that the amount of the
previous GO levy currently rebated to municipalities be removed
from the regional tax levy;
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That public consultations be undertaken by the Region in Whitby
and elsewhere in order for taxpayers to clearly understand the
financial and service implications and to provide their input; and,
That copies of Public Works Director's Report Item 14 -04, be
forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Chambers of Commerce and business associations within the
Region, the Region of Durham, all area municipalities within
Durham, the District School Boards, and all local transit
authorities in Durham."
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1- 22 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution with respect to the 2003 annual building permit activity
review:
"a) THAT Report 2004 -P -28 of the Commissioners' of Planning
be received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report 2004 -P -28 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the local area municipalities."
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1- 23 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution regarding the Urban Transportation Showcase
Program "Smart Commute Initiative ":
"a) THAT Report 2004 -P -27 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received for information; and
b) THAT a copy of Report 2004 -P -27 of the Commissioner of
Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities in the
Region of Durham."
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1- 24 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the posted speed limit on Regional Road 3, east and
west of the Hamlet of Enniskillen, be increased from 50km /h
to 70 km /h, and that the Regional Solicitor be directed to
prepare an amending by -law to By -law No. 5 -96,
generally in the form included as Attachment No. 2 to Report
#2004 -W -48 of the Commissioner of Works, for presentation
to Regional Council for three (3) readings and passage;
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c) THAT the Works Department proceeds with the corridor
treatments as outlined in Report #2004 -W -48 of the
Commissioner of Works; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -W -48 of the Commissioner of
Works be provided to:
• The Municipality of Clarington
• The Durham Regional Police Service
• The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
• The Peterborough, Victoria, Northumberland and
Clarington Catholic District School Board; and
• Mr. & Mrs. S. Nimigon, Enniskillen residents."
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1-25 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 9, 2004. (Copy attached)
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I - 26 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, The Township of Brock, advising
Council of their endorsement on the Municipality of Clarington's resolution
on Development Charges Act — Hospital funding.
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1-27 George S. Graham, Clerk- Administrator, The Township of Brock, advising
Council that the Minister's Zoning Order imposed on December 16th, 2004
has severely impacted development within their municipality, forcing them
to request an exemption from the moratorium. The Township of Brock
Council is in receipt of information advising of the appointment of a
Greenbelt Task Force.
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1- 28 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24th, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the Region of Durham resubmit, to the Minister of
Environment, Report #2003 - COW -03 of the Commissioners
of Finance, Works, Planning, the Medical Officer of Health
and the Regional Solicitor (endorsed by Regional Council in
June 2003) which advised the Province to undertake the
following actions in developing an effective source water
protection framework:
i) Develop the Source Protection Planning Framework
as one section of the provincial Source To Tap Water
Policy Manual, which would include:
describe all linkages to related legislation and
policy such as the Planning Act, Safe Drinking
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• describe all linkages to related legislation and
policy such as the Planning Act, Safe Drinking
Water Act, Environmental Protection Act or
Provincial Policy Statement, etc.
• contain comprehensive source water protection
provisions including policies and strategies for
protection of Great Lakes and boundary
rivers as the primary drinking water sources for
Ontarians;
ii) Within the legislative and policy framework for source
protection planning, offer several models for
delivering the mandatory components of a source
protection plan including:
• a model that permits delivery of the Source
Protection Plan by single or upper tier
municipalities (similar to the York Peel Durham
model);
iii) Avoid administrative duplication and jurisdictional
complexity by building on and enhancing the current
land use and watershed planning processes and
mechanisms to achieve source protection planning
objectives;
iv) Within the municipal delivery model, build on existing
mandated roles and responsibilities, and the expertise
of Conservation Authorities, Public Health
Departments and municipalities, to deliver source
protection planning by:
• making Conservation Authorities the lead for
development of science -based watershed
plans
• making single /upper tier municipalities
responsible for integrating the watershed
plan(s) into a single Source Protection Plan to
guide municipal plans, operations and
decision - making in regard to source water
protection
• having the single /upper tier municipality seek
approval of the integrated municipal source
prtection plan from MOE;
v) Commit to a sustainable financing strategy for
province -wide source protection planning that
includes:
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• shifting the burden of core funding for
mandated Conservation Authority functions
from municipalities back to the Province
• making an estimated multi -year budget for
work outlined in the Source Protection Plan a
requirement for Plan approval
• making a test of affordability of the Plan for the
municipality part of the MOE approval process
• Incorporating the Provincial commitment to
funding its share of the Source Protection plan
into MOE's approval of the Plan.
vi) Create a legislated focus on source water protection
as a land use planning priority that is integrated into
the existing land -use planning framework by:
• revising the Provincial Policy Statement to
place a much higher priority on source water
protection and greater attention to watershed
planning
• amending the Planning Act to require
municipalities and the OMB to ensure that
Official Plans and planning decisions conform
to the source water protection requirements of
the PPS
• using the precautionary principle as the test for
planning appeal decisions where the impact of
a proposed development on source water is
unclear;
vii) In addition, the Province should:
• Incorporate findings from previous research
into the source protection framework
• Conduct additional consultation with
municipalities, conservation authorities. and
public health units on creating functional,
effective, accountable roles and responsibilities
for delivery of source protection planning
without duplication
• Provide new powers and resources to
municipalities and Conservation Authorities to
implement any new responsibilities associated
with source protection planning
• Consider the York Peel Durham groundwater
strategy data sharing agreement as a model
for data sharing province -wide;
b) THAT Report #2004 - COW -03 of the Commissioners of
Finance, Works, Planning, the Medical Officer of Health and
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the Regional Solicitor be endorsed and forwarded to the
Minister of the Environment (MOE) as the Region of
Durham's additional comments on the White Paper on
Watershed Based Source Protection Planning; and
C) THAT a copy of Report #2004 - COW -03 of the
Commissioners of Finance, Works, Planning, the Medical
Officer of Health and the regional Solicitor be forwarded to
the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham
MPPs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the local
area municipalities and the five Conservation Authorities
(CAs) located in Durham."
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1-29 The Honourable Permier Dalton McGuinty advising Council of The Strong
Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, which would limit the role of the
Ontario Municipal Board in making planning decisions for the communities
and return those powers to the people.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 David Staples, Great Canadian Town Band Festival, requesting Council's
approval to hold a parade, in Orono, on Saturday, June 19th, 2004. The
parade route leaves the Orono Fairgrounds at 10:00 a.m. to Centreview
Street, along Main Street to Station Street turning on Leigh Street arriving
at Sylvanus Gardens at approximately 11:00 a.m.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D - 2 David Staples, requesting Council's approval to hold the annual parades
associated with the Durham Central Fair — Orono as follows:
• Elementary School Parade — Friday, September 10th, 2004; and
• Fair Parade - Saturday, September 11th, 2004.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permits from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 3 Rev. Barry Taylor, Senior Pastor, Trulls Road Free Methodist Church,
requesting Council's approval to hold a "Police and Emergency Services
Appreciation Parade" on Saturday, June 19th, 2004. This church service is
to honour the men and women for the work they perform for our
community and to say thank -you.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permits from the
Engineering Services Department)
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April 5, 2004
D-4 Udo and Heather Stevens, 3166 Hancock Road, Courtice, L1 E 2M1,
advising Council of development concerns. Proposed development may
bring devastation to the wetlands, plow through farmlands (which are
viable for crops) and put the Highway 407 in our front yard.
(Motion to refer to the Director of
Planning Services Department)
D - 5 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, advising
Council that on March 15, 2004 Oshawa Council passed the following
resolution:
Ill. That Report 08 -04 -52 dated February 4, 2004, from the
Commissioner of Operational Services be received for
information, and for the reasons outlined in Report
OS- 04 -52:
(a) There be no universal implementation of 40 km /h speed
limits on streets under the City's jurisdiction, except in the
vicinity of schools and in front of all parks on City streets;
(b) That City representatives work cooperatively with the
Durham Regional Police Service, the Region of Durham
and the area municipalities to find ways to achieve a
better level of compliance with existing speed limits
through engineering, education initiatives, and the
provision of a higher level of regular enforcement.
2. That copies of Report OS -04 -52 be sent to:
(a) The Region of Durham
(b) Durham Regional Police Service
(c) All area municipalities in Durham Region, and they be
requested to support a co- operative approach to find
ways to enhance a higher level of compliance with
existing speed limits in the Region of Durham
(d) Ontario Minister of Transportation with a request to
place the highest priority on the legislation required to
enable municipalities to use photo radar
(e) John O'Toole, MPP Durham, 75 King Street East,
Bowmanville LIC IN4 and Jerry Ouellette, MPP
Oshawa, 170 Athol Street East, Oshawa LIH IKI, for
information, and
(f) Susan Shetler, 53 Taunton Road East, Oshawa."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution regarding the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001:
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"a) THAT the recommendations and comments contained in
Report #2004 - COW -04 of the Chief Administrative Officer be
endorsed as the Region's response to the provincial
consultation process;
b) THAT Report #2004 - COW -04 of the Chief Administrative
Officer be forwarded to the Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration as Durham Region's submission for the
provincial consultation process on Ontarians with Disabilities
Act, 2001; and
c) THAT Report #2004 - COW -04 of the Chief Administrative
Officer be forwarded to the local area municipalities for their
information."
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 7 Karen Monaghan, Communication, Community Relations & Public Affairs
Officer, Lakeridge Health, requesting the proclamation of the week of May
10, 2004 as "Nursing Week" to honour all nurses.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 8 Liz Sandals, MPP, Co- Chair, Ontario Crime Control Division, requesting
Council to nominate up to three individuals for the Commission's "2004
Award of Excellence for Fight Crime ". Nominations close April 30, 2004.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 9 Leah Casselman, President, Ontario Public Service Employees Union,
requesting Council's support for the Ontario Public Service Employees
Union's concerns regarding 'Improving Service Quality at the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation' and request a review of the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation's practices. OPSEU is asking that new
properties get onto assessment rolls in a timely fashion and has
corresponded with Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance to conduct an
independent review on this issue.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 10 John Hogg, President/CEO, Cole Layer Trumble Canada Inc., requesting
Council, by way of a resolution to support the concept of a competitive
property assessment system in Ontario and forward the resolution to the
areas local MPP as well as Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance and
themselves.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 11 Mayor Robert S. Maclsaac, Chair, Greenbelt Task Force, requesting
Councils' input on greenbelt issues to shape a public consultation
document that will cover a number of themes, including agricultural
protection, the Niagara tender fruit and grape lands, environmental
protection, infrastructure and transportation, mineral aggregates and
recreation and tourism opportunities for the Golden Horseshoe.
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Municipalities can become involved by attending a meeting specifically for
municipal officials or attending one of the regionally dispersed stakeholder
workshops, or attending public meetings during the consultation period in
May and June, 2004, or writing a letter to the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing or the Task Force expressing the municipality's views on
future greenbelt protection.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 12 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 24, 2004, Regional Council passed the
following resolution:
"a) THAT the proposed by -law, Attachment #1 to Report
2004 -J -11 of the Commissioners' of Finance and Works,
providing for the transfer of the lower -tier power, relating to
residential solid waste collection in the City of Pickering, to
the Region of Durham be presented to Council and enacted;
and
b) THAT the enacted by -law be forwarded to the Councils of
the lower tier municipalities requesting resolutions
consenting to the by -law."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 13 Evelyn R. Smith, Executive Director, Social Development Council, Ajax -
Pickering, extending an invitation to members of Council to become a
member of the Council Board for the Community Development Council
Durham. Meetings take place on the last Wednesday evening of each
month in Ajax. It is a welcomed challenge to explore the issues facing
each municipality.
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
APRIL 5, 2004
BY -LAWS
2004 -075 being a by -law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham
to continue delegating the responsibility for administration and
enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in
respect of sewage systems (Item #5 of Report 1)
2004 -076 being a by -law to amend By -law 91 -58, as amended, being a By -law to
regulate traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private property in the
Municipality of Clarington (Item #6 of Report #1)
2004 -077 being a by -law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing
Services Inc. (Item #9 of Report #1)
2004 -078 being a by -law to regulate the drainage from private swimming pools,
ponds, artificial ice rinks and sump pumps (Item #10 of Report #1)
2004 -079 being a by -law to amend By -law 91 -58, as amended being a By -law to
regulate traffic on Highways, municipal and private property in the
Municipality of Clarington (Item #12 of Report #1)
2004 -080 being a by -law to cause a Joint Health and Safety Committee be
established and maintained in accordance with the Occupational Health
and Safety Act and to cause workers at various workplaces to select
Health and Safety representatives for the purposes of the Act and to
repeal By -law 99 -145 and By -law 96 -62 (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -082 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the comprehensive Zoning
By -Law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Massey
Building) (Approved by Council December 13, 1999)
2004 -083 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Meridian Planning Consultants Inc.,
Barrie, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Commercial Policy
Review and Market Impact Study, Bowmanville West Main Central Area
Secondary Plan Review (Report COD - 017 -04)
BY-LAWS
2004 -084 being a by -law to authorize entering into an Agreement between West
Diamond Properties Inc., Players Business Park Ltd., Valiant Property
Management and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in
respect of funding for the Commercial Policy Review and Bowmanville
West Main Central Area Secondary Plan Review (Report COD - 017 -04)
2004 -085 being a by -law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute on behalf of
the Municipality of Clarington a Notice of Assignment of Lessor's
Interest in Leases within Ridge Pine Park Inc. (Report PSD- 039 -04)