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ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
DATE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
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PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Minutes of a meeting of Council held on June 28, 2004
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on July 21, 2004
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on September 7, 2004
DEVELOPMENT CHARGES HEARING
Dom's Auto Parts Company Limited, 1604 Baseline Road West, Courtice,
L1 E 2S5
PRESENTATIONS
a) Awards of Excellence for Fighting Crime
- Staff Sergeant Bruce Townley
- Detective Sergeant Kimberly Bulloch
DELEGATIONS
a) Kevin Roberts, 4491 Highway #2, Newtonville, L1 B 1 L9 - Campfires on
Residential Properties - Burning By -law
b) Josip Tomina, 2897 Solina Road, North, Bowmanville, L1 C 3K4 - Zoning
By -law
C) Marcia Tomina, 2897 Solina Road, North, Bowmanville, L1 C 3K4 -
Zoning By -law
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Council Agenda - 2 - September 13, 2004
d) Robert Stevens, 33 Stevens Road, Bowmanville, L1 C 4R7 — Rezoning
Application ZBA 2004 -027 and COPA 2004 -003
e) John Bergeron, 2611 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville, L1 C 3K4 —
High Speed Internet
f) Marg Logeman, 7104 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L1 C 3K6 —
Report CLD -26 -04
g) Jeff Lockwood, 45 Venton Court, Bowmanville, L1 C 5E9 —
Report CLD -26 -04
h) Eugene Skripkariuk, 122 Edward Street East, Newcastle, L1 B 1 M4 —
Report CLD -25 -04
i) Darren Berezowski, 32 Emily Street East, Newcastle, L1 B 1 H3 —
Report CLD -25 -04
COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
1- 1 Fred & Sandy Archibald, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery Ltd. — Thank
you
1 - 2 Katerina Alexopoulos, Summer Program Co- ordinator, Firehouse Youth
Centre — Thank you
1 - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
1 - 4 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
1 - 7 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
1 - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
1 - 9 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee
I - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
Council Agenda - 3 - September 13, 2004
1 - 11 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
I - 12 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority
I - 13 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority
I - 14 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority
I - 15 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee
I - 16 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card - Second Quarter Report
2004
1 - 17 Ontario Power Generation -'Darlington Neighbours'- Summer 2004
Brochure
1 - 18 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham - 2003-2004
Annual Report
1 - 19 Richard F. Stephenson, Chair, Assessment Review Board - 2000-2002
and 2002 — 2003 Annual Reports
I - 20 Mayor John Gray, City of Oshawa - City of Oshawa's Annual Report to
Citizens
I - 21 Patty A. Finch, Manager of Charitable Giving, PETsMART Charities -
PETsMART Charities of Canada Grant
1- 22 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - "Find Another Way Day"
1-23 Federation of Canadian Municipalities -Congratulating the June 28, 2004
Election Candidates
1-24 Holly MacLean, President and Bev LeMay, Clinical Director, S.M.A.R.T.
Inc. — Needs Identification /Case Management
1-25 Rick Cox, Chairperson, Durham Land Stewardship Council - 2003 Durham
Land Stewardship Council Annual Report
Council Agenda - 4 - September 13, 2004
1 - 26 Spencer Hutchison, Director of Planning Services, Municipality of Port
Hope - Official Plan Amendment No. 9
1-27 Neil Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute /Ontario - "Ensuring
Balance: Provincial Land Use Planning Initiative and Economic Growth in
Central Ontario"
1-28 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog - Regional Smoke -Free
By -Law 66 -2002
1-29 Will Akkermans, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas
Distribution - Commodity Price - Related Adjustment
1-30 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee
1 - 31 Minutes of the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee
1-32 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee
1-33 Patti Munce, Minister's Office, Municipal Affairs and Housing - Greenbelt
Task Force Members
1 - 34 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for
Community Living - Community Living Oshawa/Clarington's "2003/2004"
Annual Report
1-35 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Greenbelt Task Force Recommendations to the Ontario Government for
Greenbelt Protection
1-36 Debi Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Request to
the Province to Amend the Development Charges Act, 1997
1-37 David Sterrett, President, The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation
- 2003 Annual Reports of the Aggregate Resources Corporation
1-38 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Property Assessment Corporation and
Current Value Assessment Process
Council Agenda - 5 - September 13, 2004
1- 39 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation and Current Value Assessment Process
1-40 Liz Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization —
Peer Review Funding
1 - 41 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy - Nuclear Energy
1-42 Glenn Sutton, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities —
Nuclear Alerting Practices
1-43 The Honourable Chris Bentley, Ministry of Labour — Mandatory Retirement
1-44 Judith Andrew, Vice President, Ontario Canadian Federation of
Independent Business - "The Real Deal on Municipalities"
1-45 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation - 2002 — 2003 Report on the Durham Region Coastal
Wetlands - Baseline Conditions and Study Findings
1-46 Des Steel, Chairman, Reunion Committee, Royal Canadian Naval
Association - Commending the Municipality of Clarington's Staff
1-47 Wayne Arthurs, Parliamentary Assistant, Management Board of Cabinet -
Annual Conference "Showcase Ontario"
1-48 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing - "Making Choices: A Guide to Service Delivery Review for
Municipal Councillors and Senior Staff"
1-49 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Policy for
the Reimbursement of Employees and Councillors for Legal Expenses
1-50 The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation - Red Light
Cameras Pilot Projects Extension Act, 2002
1 - 51 Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Red Light Cameras
Council Agenda - 6 - September 13, 2004
1 - 52 The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation - 2004
Ontario Transit Vehicle Program
I - 53 Carl Isenburg, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation - Ontario's Current Value Assessment System
1-54 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing - Final Recommendations of the Greenbelt Task Force
1-55 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of
Durham Region - 2003 Annual Report for "The Community Foundation of
Durham Region"
1-56 Ernie Roberts -Tax Increases
1-57 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health -"Lakeridge Health
Strategic Plan"
1-58 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health - Members of the
Lakeridge Health — North Durham Community Council
1-59 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham - Railway Rights of Way
1-60 The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Environment -
Environmental Assessment Process
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon - Discussion Paper on
"Towards a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt"
D - 2 Ian Wheelband, Chair, Light Pollution Abatement Committee and Michael
Cox, President, The Durham Region Astronomical Association — Outdoor
Lightening & Light Pollution
D - 3 G. Glenn Case, Director, Port Hope Area Initiative, Atomic Energy of
Canada Limited - Draft of the "Discussion Document on Cleanup Criteria
Development for the Port Hope Area Initiative"
Council Agenda - 7 - September 13, 2004
D - 4 Michael Patrick, Chairman, CBOT Economic Development Committee,
Clarington Board of Trade - Economic Development Activities
D - 5 Barb Hiff, Executive Director, Distress Centre, Durham - Distress Centre
Durham "Wish List"
D - 6 Detective Craig Greentree, #299, Durham Regional Police Service -
Municipal Grant to Support the 4th Annual Luke's Place Charity Baseball
Tournament
D - 7 R.T. Parker, Bowmanville - Noise Pollution in Regards to the use of Train
Whistles
D - 8 Lorraine Knowles, Vice Principal, Courtice Secondary School — Hosting of
the Terry Fox Run
D - 9 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club - 10th Annual Walk
D - 10 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog - "Proposal for the Protection of
the East Cross Forest"
D - 11 Tricia Dallaway, Durham Region Health Department - "Drug Awareness
Week"
D - 12 Yvonne Kurz, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention Program, Safe
Homes Safe Play, Regional Municipality of Durham - "Safe Homes for
Children"
D - 13 Susan Shetler, Founder, President, Durham Region Canadians
Addressing Sexual Exploitation - "White Ribbon Week"
D - 14 Laurie Bray, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of Durham -
"Invite Us Along!„
D - 15 Harvey Starkman, Vice President, Toronto Residents in Partnership -
"Elder Abuse Awareness Month"
D - 16 The Honourable Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration -
"Canada's Citizenship Week"
Council Agenda - 8 - September 13, 2004
D - 17 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington - "Mentoring Month"
D - 18 Stephanie Miskew, Project Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project -
"Breakfast for Learning Month"
D - 19 Brad Graham, Assistant Deputy Minister, Smart Growth Secretariat,
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal - Plan for Growth and Economic
Expansion in the Greater Golden Horseshoe "Places to Grow: Better
Choices. Brighter Future. A growth plan for the Greater Golden
Horseshoe"
D - 20 George Vadeboncoeur, President, Ontario Municipal Management
Institute - Congratulate Fred Horvath, Director of Operations
D - 21 Morris O'Reilly — Concerns Regarding Garbage and Energy
D - 22 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation -
Provincial Transfer Payments
D - 23 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation - Source
Protection Planning Legislation
D - 24 Mary Ellen Greb, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer, Township of South -West
Oxford - Municipal Outlet Drainage Program (Drainage Act)
D - 25 Rosaline Graham, Clerk, Municipality of Kincardine - Municipal Outlet
Drainage Program (Drainage Act)
D - 26 Andrea Rivest, Clerk, Town of Lakeshore - Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program
D - 27 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth - Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program
D - 28 Linda Burling, Clerk, Town of Kingsville - Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program
D - 29 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth - Bovine Spongiform
Encephalopathy
Council Agenda - 9 - September 13, 2004
D - 30 Michel Morrissette, Clerk Administrator, Town of Iroquois Falls - Provincial
Gas Tax
D - 31 W. Henry Sander, Director of Corporate Services, Township of Severn -
Provincial Funding Emergency Management Act
D - 32 Debbie Shields, Supervisor of Administrative Services, Corporation of the
Town of Whitby - Establishment of Provincial Standards or Templates for
Barrier Free Access
D - 33 Denise Labelle - Gelinas, City Clerk, Corporation of the Town of Cornwall -
Ontarians with Disabilities Act — Special Funding
D - 34 Catherine Axford, Executive Assistant to The Honourable Lincoln M.
Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation - Invitation to the
Ontario Heritage Foundation's "Heritage Community Recognition Program
2004"
D - 35 Carol O. Trainor, Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, Town of Essa - Employment
Rights of Fire Fighters
D - 36 Pat Kemp, Clerk/CAO, Township of Galway- Cavendish & Harvey -
Employment Rights of Fire Fighters
D - 37 Cindy Fleming, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa - Littering Problems,
Litter Control Programs and Possible Anti - Littering Strategies
D - 38 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - By -law to
Amend the Region's Smoke -Free By -law #66 -2002
D - 39 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Relocation
of VIA Rail
D - 40 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham -
"Priority Zones" and the "Timing Provisions"
D - 41 Laura Moy, Clerk, Town of Tecumseh - Municipal Water Service —
Request for Funding
D - 42 Debi Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Request
for Additional Justices of the Peace
Council Agenda - 10 - September 13, 2004
D - 43 Jim Pine, Chief Administrative Officer - Clerk, County of Hastings -
Standardization of the Legislation of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
WHEREAS the residents of the Hamlet of Leskard and the Village of Tyrone
have been experiencing vehicle traffic speeding along Concession Road 8;
WHEREAS many residents of both communities have requested that stop signs
be erected as one means of slowing traffic along Concession Road 8;
WHEREAS Concession Road 8 is used by cottagers and others and is not
therefore limited to just local traffic;
WHEREAS the ClaringtonTraffic Advisory Committee and staff have reviewed
the situation and.do not recommend such stop signs as the traffic volume counts
do not meet the set Provincial standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council approve a 3 -way stop at
the intersection of Concession Road 8 and Leskard Road, and a 4 -way stop at
the intersection of Concession Road 8 and Clement Road in Tyrone.
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 7, 2004
2. Report CLD -25 -04 — Order to Restrain — Berezowski
3. Report CLD -26 -04 — Order to Restrain — Lockwood
4. Confidential Report CLD -27 -04 — Personnel Matter
5. Report COD - 046 -04 — Asphalt Resurfacing, Various Streets
Council Agenda - 11 - September 13, 2004
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY -LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
a) Appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee
BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
Leading the Way
REPORT #1
REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) Report PSD- 103 -04 — Semi Annual Report on Site Plan Activities
January 1St to June 30th, 2004
(b) Report EGD -40 -04 — Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
for June, 2004
(c) Report EGD -41 -04 — Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity
for July, 2004
(d) Report CLD -27 -04 — Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection
Act
2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION
Report EGD -43 -04 — Downtown Bowmanville Streetscape Revitalization
3. DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM APPLICATION
APPLICANT: 426719 ONTARIO INC.
THAT Report PSD- 097 -04 be received:
THAT the draft plan of condominium application, submitted by 426719 Ontario
Inc. be referred back to Staff for further processing and preparation of a
subsequent report pending receipt of all outstanding comments; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD -97 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379
Report #1 - 2 - September 13, 2004
4. CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY -LAW
AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A 62 UNIT TOWNHOUSE COMPLEX
APPLICANT: THE KAITLIN GROUP
THAT Report PSD- 098 -04 be received;
THAT the applications to amend the Clarington Zoning By -law submitted by
the Kaitlin Group to permit a 62 unit townhouse complex be referred back to
staff and held in abeyance until the completion of the Brookhill Subwatershed
Study and the Brookhill Secondary Plan; and
THAT the interested parties listed in this report and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
5. PROPOSED ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED
THAT Report PSD- 099 -04 be received:
THAT the application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be referred
back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a further report
following the receipt of all outstanding agency comments; and,
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD- 099 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
6. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING
APPLICANT: 2001544 ONTARIO LIMITED
THAT Report PSD- 100 -04 be received:
THAT the application submitted by 2001544 Ontario Limited to remove the
Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the by -law attached to Report PSD -
100-04 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to
the Regional Municipality of Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 100 -04 and any delegations
be advised of Council's decision.
Report #1 - 3 - September 13, 2004
7. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND REZONING APPLICATION TO
PERMIT AN 84 UNIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF
OSHAWA
STUART GLASPELL & BROOKFIELD HOMES LTD.
THAT Report PSD- 101 -04 be received:
THAT the City of Oshawa be advised that the Municipality of Clarington would
have no objections to the approval of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision
(S -0- 2004 -02) and rezoning Z- 6/2004, provided that:
(a) The City of Oshawa confirm in writing that it will assume and accept all
costs of street illumination and /or sidewalk improvements that are
deemed necessary on Townline Road as a result of this development
including all future maintenance; and
(b) The condition contained in Attachment 3 is incorporated in any Draft
Approval;
THAT a copy of Report PSD- 101 -04 be forwarded to the City of Oshawa
Planning Department and Region of Durham Planning Department; and
THAT the interested parties listed in Report PSD- 101 -04 be advised of
Council's decision.
8. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 24, JULY8, JULY 29 AND
AUGUST 19, 2004
THAT Report PSD- 102 -04 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decision of the Committee of
Adjustment made on June 24, July 8, July 29 and August 19, 2004 for
applications A2003/021, A2004/017, A2004/019, A2004/020,A2004/021,
A2004/022, A2004/023, A2004/024, A2004/- 25,A2004/026, A2004/027,
A2004/028, A2004/029, A2004/030,A2004/031, A2004/032, A2004/033,
A2004/034 and A2004/035; and
THAT Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to
defend the decisions of the Committee Adjustment.
Report #1 - 4 - September 13, 2004
9. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING APPLICATIONS
REGARDING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN
NORTH BOWMANVILLE
HALLOWAY HOLDINGS LIMITED & TOWCHESTER DEVELOPMENTS
LIMITED
THAT Report PSD- 104 -04 be received;
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to defer the Application
submitted by Halloway Holdings Limited and Towchester Developments
Limited to redesignate lands from "Local Central Area" to "Medium Density
Residential" within Subject Site 1 until the Municipality's Commercial Policy
Review has been completed;
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to approve the application
submitted by Halloway Holdings Limited and Towchester Developments
Limited to reduce the amount of retail commercial floorspace from 3,500 m2 to
1,700 m2 within the "Local Central Area" located at Subject Site 2;
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be requested to deny the application
submitted by Halloway Holdings Limited and Towchester Development Limited
to redesignate lands contained within the "Local Central Area" from "High
Density Residential" to "Medium Density Residential" located at Subject Sites
2 and 3; and
THAT the Ontario Municipal Board and all interested parties and delegations
listed in Report PSD- 104 -04 and any delegations be advised of Council's
decision.
10. PLANNING REFORM INITIATIVES: CONSULTATION DISCUSSION
PAPERS ON PLANNING ACT REFORM AND IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS
AND PROVINICAL POLICY STATEMENT
THAT Report PSD- 105 -04 be received and endorsed as the Municipality's
comments on the Consultation Discussion Paper #1 on Planning Act Reform
and Implementation Tools and Consultation Discussion Paper #2 on the
Provincial Policy Statement;
THAT Report PSD- 105 -04 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing and the Region of Durham Planning Department.
Report #1 - 5 - September 13, 2004
11. PLANNING REFORM INITIATIVES: DISCUSSION PAPER ON OMB
REFORM
THAT Report PSD- 106 -04 be received and endorsed as the Municipality's
comments on the Consultation Discussion Paper #3 on Ontario Municipal
Board Reform;
THAT Report PSD- 106 -04 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing and the Region of Durham Planning Department.
12. NAMING OF STREET IN PORT OF NEWCASTLE
THAT the Planning Services Department take appropriate steps to have a
street in the Port of Newcastle development named "Corporal Patterson Lane ";
and
THAT the poppy symbol be excluded from the street sign.
13. APPOINTMENT OF BUILDING INSPECTOR
THAT Report EGD -39 -04 be received;
THAT Mr. Bill Tan be appointed as Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington
effective Tuesday, September 7, 2004 and that his name be added to
Schedule 'B' of By -Law 2004 -092; and
THAT the appropriate by -law be forwarded to Council.
14. BANNING OF PITBULLS AND OTHER VICIOUS DOGS
THAT Staff investigate the banning of Pitbulls in Clarington in co- ordination
with other Municipalities in the Region of Durham, including restrictions and
requirements being placed on their owners.
15. TENDER AWARDS SUMMER COUNCIL BREAK
THAT Report COD - 044 -04 be received; and
THAT the By -laws attached to Report COD - 044 -04, marked Schedules "A ",
"B ", "C ", "D" and "E" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the
necessary agreements be approved.
Report #1 - 6 - September 13, 2004
16. RFP2004 -10
CONSULTING SERVICES — DEVELOPMENT CHARGES AND OFFICIAL
PLAN GROWTH MANAGEMENT STUDY
THAT Report COD - 045 -04 be received;
THAT Hemson Consulting Ltd., Toronto, Ontario with a total bid in the amount
of $79,388.00 (including disbursements plus G.S.T.), being the lowest most
responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Request
for Proposal RFP2004 -10 be awarded the contract for the Consulting Services
for the Development Charges and Official Plan Growth Management Study as
required by the Finance and Planning Services Departments;
THAT the funds be drawn from Account #100 -50- 130 -X -7160, Planning
Consulting; and
THAT the By -law attached to Report COD - 045 -04 marked Schedule "A"
authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
17. FINANCIAL UPDATE
THAT Report FND- 017 -04 be received;
THAT a Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund be established pursuant to the By-
law attached to Report FND- 017 -04;
THAT the non - refundable portion of the Assessment Appeals Reserve Fund
be transferred to the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund;
THAT any unencumbered balance remaining in the Working Funds Reserve
be transferred into the Rate Stabilization Fund; and
THAT any annual surplus or deficit as a result of the annual audit be financed
from the Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
18. CLARINGTON ADDRESS LOCATIONS
THAT Report FND- 018 -04 be received for information; and
THAT the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be thanked for their
assistance in this matter.
Report #1
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19. TONY SAMSON DELEGATION
THAT the request of Tony Samson Clarington to to the
reimburse this letter of credit of the amount of $25,000 be
Director of Planning Services.
20. LIBBY RACANSKY DELEGATION
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to Staff.
21. ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE "CLOSED" MEETING
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
1 - 1 Fred & Sandy Archibald, on behalf of Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery
Ltd. and Big Brothers /Sisters of Clarington, thanking Council for their
support of the 5th Annual Fruit Wine & Food Festival.
1 - 2 Katerina Alexopoulos, Summer Program Co- ordinator, Firehouse Youth
Centre, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the donation of Toronto
Blue Jays Tickets.
1 - 3 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated
June 17, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 4 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated
July 15, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated June 17, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated July 15, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 7 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated
June 15, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated
July 20, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 9 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated
June 18, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 10 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
June 9, 2004. (Copy attached)
1- 11 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated
June 22, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 12 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority meeting dated
June 23, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 13 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority meeting dated
June 11, 2004. (Copy attached)
Summary of Correspondence -2- September 13, 2004
1 - 14 Minutes of the Greater Toronto Transit Authority meeting dated
July 9, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 15 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated August 10, 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 16 Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card, Darlington providing
Council with the Second Quarter Report 2004. (Copy attached)
1 - 17 Ontario Power Generation forwarding the `Darlington Neighbours'—
Summer 2004 brochure with news from Darlington Nuclear. (Copy
attached)
1 - 18 Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, forwarding the
2003 — 2004 Annual Report
1 - 19 Richard F. Stephenson, Chair, Assessment Review Board, submitting to
Council the 2000 — 2002 and 2002 — 2003 Annual Reports of the
Assessment Review Board. Due to timing issues, related to change in
government, there was a delay in releasing this report into the public
milieu.
1-20 Mayor John Gray, City of Oshawa, providing a copy of the City of
Oshawa's Annual Report to Citizens.
1 - 21 Patty A. Finch, Manager of Charitable Giving, PETsMART Charities,
advising that PETsMART Charities of Canada Grant Committee is offering
the Clarington Animal Shelter a $10,000.00 grant and considers the
shelter to be an important partner in mutual efforts to end euthanasia and
provide all pets with a lifelong, loving home.
1-22 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for a copy of their
correspondence regarding global warming and the declaration of "Find
Another Way Day" and commending students Julia McGill and Jayne
Thompson for bringing forth this idea.
1-23 Federation of Canadian Municipalities congratulating Paul Martin on his
success in the June 28, 2004 election and looking forward to working with
his government and all parliamentarians to implement the New Deal for
Canada's cities and municipalities. All candidates contributed to the
democratic process. The concerted efforts of municipal leaders across
the country to make municipal issues part of the campaign reinforced the
strong nation consensus that municipal governments need a share of the
federal fuel tax, new sources of revenue that grow with the economy,
infrastructure, affordable housing, and a role in the decision that affect
communities.
Summary of Correspondence - 3 -
September 13, 2004
1-24 Holly MacLean, President and Bev LeMay, Clinical Director, S.M.A.R.T.
Inc., informing Council that the services offered to abused women through
the program are a duplication of services already offered through Northern
Lights and META and will not be available in the region as of August 31,
2004. All women with barriers to employment will access a generalized
service delivery model for Needs Identification /Case Management.
Following this process, dependent upon the income source /status, women
will be referred to either Northern Lights Bridges Program or the services
offered by META. These programs are not gender specific therefore are
not integrating a model cognizant of woman abuse response /protocol.
1-25 Rick Cox, Chairperson, Durham Land Stewardship Council, submitting the
2003 Durham Land Stewardship Council Annual Report. The 2003
activities set the stage for a period of growth for Durham Land
Stewardship Council and they look forward to extending the scope and
impact of land stewardship actions in the Region.
I - 26 Spencer Hutchison, Director of Planning Services, Municipality of Port
Hope advising that the following resolution regarding the Official Plan
Amendment No. 9, parts of Lots 31, 32, 33, 34 & 35, Concession 1 and 2,
Marydale Park Road /Stacey Road/Webster Road was passed on June 21,
2004:
"WHEREAS a Public Meeting was held Monday, June 21, 2004 to
consider an Official Plan Amendment (OPA 9) to the Ward 2 Official
Plan for Part of Lots 31 through 34 in Concession 1 and part of Lots
32 and 33 in Concession 2, known as the Tucker Creek
Application, File No. 2.D.16;
WHEREAS the applicant is seeking approval of an Official Plan
Amendment to permit a lifestyle community consisting of a golf
course, 350 grade related units, a hotel or inn limited to a maximum
of 100 guest rooms, as well as limited retail and service commercial
uses to serve the residents and golf course development;
AND WHEREAS Council have reviewed the Planning Report from
Sorensen Gravely Lowes, dated June 21, 2004 and concur with the
recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee to
support Option 2 of the report;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the proposed Official
Plan Amendment Nine (OPA 9) to the Ward 2 be denied as Council
for the Municipality of Port Hope is not supportive of this
development proposal."
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September 13, 2004
1-27 Neil Rodgers, President, Urban Development Institute /Ontario, forwarding
a report entitled "Ensuring Balance: Provincial Land Use Planning Initiative
and Economic Growth in Central Ontario ". Though supportive of the
proposed greenbelt, UDI encourages the government to ensure that the
growth management strategy, by the Honourable David Caplan, Minister
of Public Infrastructure Renewal, lead the process.
I - 28 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising that at a meeting held
on June 28, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution regarding
the Regional Smoke -Free By -Law 66 -2002:
"THAT this Council consent to Regional By -law 39 -2004, being a
By -law to amend the Regional Smoke -Free By -law 66- 2002."
I - 29 Will Akkermans, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas
Distribution, advising that the Ontario Energy Board approved a
commodity price - related adjustment to natural gas prices and forwarding
information regarding price adjustment, backgrounder on Enbridge Gas
Distribution's natural gas prices, and natural gas markets.
I - 30 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated
July 8, 2004. (Copy attached)
I - 31 Minutes of the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee meeting dated
June 9, 2004. (Copy attached)
1-32 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated
June 10, 2004. (Copy attached)
1-33 Patti Munce, Minister's Office, Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising that
the 13- member Greenbelt Task Force was established in February 2004
to oversee stakeholder and public consultations and makes
recommendations on the scope, content and implementation of a
permanent greenbelt in the Golden Horseshoe region. The members of
the Task Force are as follows:
- Rob Maclssac, Chair
- Michael Bunce
- Jim Gaught
- Mary Lou Garr
- Natalie Helferty
- Carol Hochu
- Fraser Nelson
- Rod Northey
- Russ Powell
- Deborah Schulte
- David J. Stewart
- Alan C. Veale
- Donald J. P. Ziraldo.
Summary of Correspondence - 5 - September 13, 2004
1 - 34 Steven Finlay, Executive Director, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for
Community Living submitting a copy of the Community Living
Oshawa/Clarington's "2003/2004" Annual Report. The Association will
continue to assist people in achieving their goals and aspirations.
I - 35 Minister John Gerretsen, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing stating
the Greenbelt Task Force submitted their recommendations to the Ontario
government which will be instrumental in crafting the government's plan
for permanent greenbelt protection in the Golden Horseshoe.
I - 36 Debi Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on July 7, 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding the Request to the Province to Amend the
Development Charges Act, 1997 (2004- F -57):
"THAT the Provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be
requested to undertake the following:
a) Amend the Development Charges Act, 1997 to allow:
i) municipalities to adopt service levels that have been
experienced at any point in the prior 10 years and not the
average level of service as required under the current Act;
ii) the removal of the statutory 10% deduction required in
the Development Charges rate calculation for Emergency
Medical Services and Homes for the Aged, consistent with
the methodology as allowed for Fire and Police services;
iii) the imposition of development charges for hospitals that
would not require proportional cost sharing from
municipal property taxes, but would provide funding for
growth - related capital projects;
iv) municipalities to impose development charges for all
municipal services (eg. waste management services and
administration facilities) and the growth - related capital
requirements of Conservation Authorities; and
v) municipalities to recover the cost of oversizing municipal
infrastructure;
b) Involve the municipal sector in these and any subsequent
amendments to the Development Charges Act; and
c) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of
Ontario, Durham Region MPPs, the Minister of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, the Minister of Finance, AMO and the area
municipalities within Durham Region."
Summary of Correspondence - 6 - September 13, 2004
1 - 37 David Sterrett, President, The Ontario Aggregate Resources Corporation
submitting the 2003 Annual Reports of the Aggregate Resources
Corporation. The report outlines a detailed account of the Corporation's
financial affairs for 2003, as well as various rehabilitation and research
initiatives undertaken as part of the Trust purposes.
1-38 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of his correspondence to
The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, in response to the Municipality of Clarington's resolution
regarding their support of the City of Vaughan's position on the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation and Current Value Assessment
Process. Mr. O'Toole states we need to revisit, but not eliminate the new
assessment system.
1-39 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, supplying Council with a copy of
correspondence from The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, in response to the Municipality of
Clarington's resolution regarding Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation and Current Value Assessment Process. The Minister has
forwarded the resolution to The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of
Finance for his consideration.
1-40 Liz Dowdeswell, President, Nuclear Waste Management Organization,
providing a copy of correspondence to the Canadian Association of
Nuclear Host Communities regarding peer review funding to assist the
municipalities in their review and commentary on the NWMO work and
work products. NWMO anticipate the release of their next discussion
document/technical papers late this summer.
1 - 41 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy, writing to the
Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities regarding nuclear
energy and assures Council of the important role they play in Ontario's
electricity supply mix. Nevertheless, any discussions concerning change
to our nuclear fleet would have to involve careful consideration of a wide
range of operating, financial and environmental issues. There is a need to
refurbish, rebuild, replace or conserve 25,000 megawatts of generating
capacity by 2020.
1-42 Glenn Sutton, Chair, Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities,
forwarding a letter from The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of
Energy regarding the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities'
resolution regarding nuclear Alerting practices. Nuclear safety is a top
priority for the government and Ontario's nuclear operators. An important
part of Ontario's safety and security planning is the provincial Emergency
Response Plan and the Provincial Nuclear Emergency Response Plan
developed and maintained by the Ministry of Community Safety and
Correctional Services.
Summary of Correspondence - 7 - September 13, 2004
1 - 43 The Honourable Chris Bentley, Ministry of Labour advising they will hold
public consultations on how to end mandatory retirement for employees
65 and over to give Ontario workers the right to choose when to retire
based on their lifestyles. Public consultations will be held on:
- September 8, 2004 - Toronto
- September 15, 2004 - Kingston
- September 22, 2004 - Sudbury
- September 28, 2004 - London
- September 30, 2004 - Toronto.
- September 10, 2004 - Hamilton
- September 21, 2004 - Thunder Bay
- September 23, 2004 - Ottawa
- September 29, 2004 - Windsor
I - 44 Judith Andrew, Vice President, Ontario Canadian Federation of
Independent Business providing Council with a copy of a recent study
"The Real Deal on Municipalities" based on small /medium size enterprises
and the need to change the funding of municipal governments and the
nature of their relationship with other orders of government.
1- 45 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
Conservation, submitting the 2002 — 2003 report on the Durham Region
Coastal Wetlands - Baseline Conditions and Study Findings.
1-46 Des Steel, Chairman, Reunion Committee, Royal Canadian Naval
Association, commending the Municipality of Clarington's arena staff, with
special mention of Mark Sutherland and his staff, for their very special
help in contributing to the success of the 50th Annual Reunion held in May,
2004. All, without exception, were truly magnificent and he extends their
most sincere gratitude for a job well done.
I - 47 Wayne Arthurs, Parliamentary Assistant, Management Board of Cabinet,
inviting Council and Staff to attend the annual conference "Showcase
Ontario" to be held September 13 -15, 2004 at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre. Registration and further information is available on
the website www.showcaseontario.com.
1-48 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, forwarding the new publication, "Making Choices: A Guide to
Service Delivery Review for Municipal Councillors and Senior Staff" to aid
in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the services they deliver
and find better ways to manage expenditures. This document may be
downloaded at the ministry's website at www.mah.gov.on.ca.
Summary of Correspondence - 8 - September 13, 2004
1- 49 Pat M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on July 7, 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding a Policy for the Reimbursement of Employees and
Councillors for Legal Expenses incurred in Responding to and Defending
Statutory Prosecutions (2004- F -59):
"a) THAT the Region of Durham adopt a Legal Expense Indemnity
Policy that provides for the reimbursement of legal expenses
incurred or fines assessed by /to a Regional Employee or
Councillor in defending themselves from a statutory prosecution,
provided that the Employee /Councillor acted in good faith, and
within the scope of their responsibilities;
b) THAT the Legal Expense Indemnity Policy be restricted to
expenses incurred or fines payable pursuant to statutory
prosecutions as that term is defined herein, or professional
disciplinary proceedings by a body that regulates, under
statutory authority individuals who provide professional services
to the Region, and not apply to proceedings under the Criminal
Code or Highway Traffic Act, Civil Litigation proceedings, or
Conflict of Interest proceedings;
c) THAT employees whose conduct is being investigated by a
regulatory agency, or a body that regulates, under statutory
authority the activities of individuals who provide professional
services to the Region, or who have been charged with a
Statutory offence related to their work duties be entitled to be
reimbursed up to a maximum of $3,000 for the purpose of
seeking independent legal advice in connection therewith; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -F -59 be forwarded to the eight
area municipalities for their information."
1-50 The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, advising
Council that Bill 149, the Red Light Cameras Pilot Projects Extension Act,
2002 was amended on August 1, 2004 to allow permanent use of red light
cameras by designated municipalities. The results of the safety evaluation
have demonstrated the red light cameras show a significant safety benefit
and a tool municipalities can use to address local road safety issues.
Municipalities participating in the red light camera program will sign
operational agreements with the province, which include signage at red
light camera intersections, municipally -led public awareness campaigns
on red light running, on -going data gathering and monitoring and
reimbursement of provincial costs.
Summary of Correspondence - 9 - September 13, 2004
1 - 51 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising of their support of the
expansion of red light cameras throughout Ontario. The government is
showing confidence in Ontario municipalities, by giving them the tools
needed to serve and protect their citizens.
1-52 The Honourable Harinder Takhar, Minister of Transportation, informing
Council that the 2004 Ontario Transit Vehicle Program (OTVP) is
confirming the first component of its 2004 transit capital program for
conventional transit and specialized transit service for person with
disabilities. The province will provide funding of up to one -third of eligible
capital cost incurred by municipalities to renew or refurbish transit
vehicles, or purchase vehicles to expand their transit fleets. Municipalities
will be advised of the necessary reporting and financial payment process
by staff from the MTO's Transit Policy and Programs Office.
1- 53 Carl Isenburg, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation, writing in response to municipalities resolutions
regarding Ontario's current value assessment system and the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation's service. The following concerns are
under review:
- Public relations;
- Products and services delivery;
- Supplementary assessments;
- Severances and consolidations;
- Property transfers;
- Ontario property assessment system database;
- Municipal Enumeration; and
- Staffing.
1- 54 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing forwarding a copy of the final recommendations of the Greenbelt
Task Force to the Ontario government on achieving permanent greenbelt
protection in the Golden Horseshoe.
I - 55 Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of
Durham Region, submitting the 2003 Annual Report for "The Community
Foundation of Durham Region ". The Foundation will experience a
milestone, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary and is building a legacy for
the citizens of Durham Region.
I - 56 Ernie Roberts, on behalf of seniors and low income residents, stating his
concern of his tax increase in the amount of $240.00.
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1-57 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health, advising of plans
for the future, as outlined in the "Lakeridge Health Strategic Plan ". The
plan is both ambitious and necessary. It prepares them for the significant
healthcare challenges that lie ahead and renews their commitment to
provide high quality, compassionate hospital services Durham residents
need now and in the future.
I - 58 Karen Monaghan, Communications, Lakeridge Health, announcing the 12
community members of the Lakeridge Health — North Durham Community
Council as follows:
- Roberta Coulson, Sunderland
- Gary Edgar, Port Perry
- Kent Farndale, Port Perry
- David P. Frew, Nestleton
- Howard Hall, Port Perry
- Ian J. MacKinnon, Port Perry
- Barbara Dobie, Sunderland
- Bill Eulf, Port Perry
- Rodd Foster, Greenbank
- C. Edward Griffen, Port Perry
- Colin L. Kemp, Nestleton
- Malcolm J. Reeve, Port Perry.
1- 59 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of his correspondence to
The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, in response to the
Municipality of Clarington's resolution regarding payment for railway rights
of way and is requesting an update on railway right of way revenue and
taxation from the Minister.
1-60 The Honourable Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Environment, advising
that an advisory panel has been formed to recommend ways of improving
the province's environmental assessment process as part of their
commitment to create clean and livable communities. The panel will look
at approaches to improving the environmental assessment process for
waste management facilities, transit and transportation projects, and clean
energy facilities.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Marolyn Morrison, Mayor, Town of Caledon, submitting a report and
discussion paper "Towards a Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt" representing
the Town of Caledon's recommendations to the Task Force in the
Greenbelt legislation.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services)
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D - 2 Ian Wheelband, Chair, Light Pollution Abatement Committee and Michael
Cox, President, The Durham Region Astronomical Association, requesting
Council to:
1. Produce a guideline, outlining that good outdoor lighting
benefits everyone by improving the night time aesthetic
quality of neighbourhoods, increasing public safety, and
reducing energy waste (costs) and the production of
greenhouse gases) for broad circulation and benefit
residents and the development industry;
2. Incorporate in its Official Plan, outdoor lighting provisions
that would address light pollution;
3. Enact a by -law pursuant to Section 129 (1) of the
Municipal Act that would give the Municipality the
necessary powers to regulate outdoor lighting levels and
appropriate lighting fixtures;
4. Embark on a program to replace street lights; and
5. Support better street lighting along Regional Roads.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 3 G. Glenn Case, Director, Port Hope Area Initiative, Atomic Energy of
Canada Limited, submitting to municipal, provincial, and federal
regulators, a draft of the "Discussion Document on Cleanup Criteria
Development for the Port Hope Area Initiative" which presents draft
cleanup criteria. Comments are to be submitted by September 22, 2004.
Also, is a draft of the "Principles for the Development of Cleanup Criteria
for the PHAI" developed by municipal representatives and the Low Level
Radioactive Waste Management Office.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services and the
Port Granby Project Peer Review Team)
D - 4 Michael Patrick, Chairman, CBOT Economic Development Committee,
Clarington Board of Trade advising Council of the economic development
activities they feel should be established as first priority actions based on
the surveys, studies and consensus as follows:
Priority #1 Lack of Serviced Industrial Areas;
Priority #2 Clarington's Economic Identity & Image; and
Priority #3 Targeting Energy - Related Generation & Conservation
Industries.
The Board of Trade recommends a sub - committee consisting of
representatives of the CBOT Economic Development Committee and
appropriate Municipal management be formed to implement various
projects.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Chief Administrative Officer)
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D - 5 Barb Hiff, Executive Director, Distress Centre, Durham requesting a
municipal grant/contributions to support the Distress Centre Durham "Wish
List" to aid in the expansion of crisis and support services to meet the
communities needs.
(Motion to advise of the municipal grant
process and the non - profit photocopy
service)
D - 6 Detective Craig Greentree, #299, Durham Regional Police Service,
requesting a municipal grant in the amount of $300.00, to cover rental cost
Of the 2 ball diamonds, Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, to support
the 4th Annual Luke's Place Charity Baseball Tournament.
(Motion to advise of the municipal grant
process)
D - 7 R.T. Parker, Bowmanville, advising Council of their concern of noise
pollution in regards to the use of train whistles by CP Rail at the Scugog
Street crossings and is a particular problem for people with children or that
in are poor health.
(Motion to advise Mr. Parker of action
taken and a copy of Report
WD 2001 - 033 -2001)
D - 8 Lorraine Knowles, Vice Principal, Courtice Secondary School, requesting
approval to hold a Terry Fox Run on Wednesday, September 29, 2004
from 9:30 a.m. — 11:00 a.m (rain date — Thursday, September 30, 2004).
The event is approximately 7.5 kilometres and will commence at the
school located on Tooley's Road, and proceed west on Nash Road,
Courtice.
(Motion to approve request provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering
Services Department)
D - 9 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting approval to
hold their 10th Annual Walk on Saturday, October 2, 2004 commencing at
9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall. All money pledged goes to providing
Dog Guide Teams to assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged.
(Motion to Proclaim and approve
request provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy
Permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
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September 13, 2004
D - 10 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the report
"Proposal for the Protection of the East Cross Forest" was endorsed by
both their Council and Regional Council. They are requesting the
Municipality of Clarington endorse the Task Force's report and appoint a
representative to participate as part of a multi - jurisdictional team
responsible for implementing their recommendations.
(Motion to appoint a representative —
Director of Engineering Services and
Councillor Schell have indicated interest
in sitting as the Municipality's
representatives)
D - 11 Tricia Dallaway, Durham Region Health Department, on behalf of the
Injury Prevention Program, requesting the proclamation of the week of
November 15 - 21, 2004 as "Drug Awareness Week" to help raise
awareness regarding substance use.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 12 Yvonne Kurz, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention Program, Safe
Homes Safe Play, Regional Municipality of Durham, requesting the
proclamation of the week of October 4 - 10, 2004 as "Safe Homes for
Children" to ensure every child in Durham Region 0 -6 years of age
reaches their full developmental potential, injury free.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 13 Susan Shetler, Founder, President, Durham Region Canadians
Addressing Sexual Exploitation, requesting the proclamation of the week
of October 17 - 24, 2004 as "White Ribbon Week" to increase public
awareness on the harmful effects of pornography (particularly child
pornography) in our society.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 14 Laurie Bray, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of Durham,
requesting the proclamation of September 2004 as "Invite Us Along!"
vegetables and fruit month. Recent statistics indicate that only 34% of
Durham Region residents consume the recommended servings of
vegetables and fruit per day as outlined by Canada's Food Guide.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 15 Harvey Starkman, Vice President, Toronto Residents in Partnership,
requesting the proclamation of the month of June 2005 as "Elder Abuse
Awareness Month ". Toronto Residents In Partnership has taken up the
challenge to have municipalities recognize the signs and the
consequences of Elder Abuse.
(Motion to Proclaim)
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D - 16 The Honourable Judy Sgro, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration,
requesting the proclamation of the week of October 18 — 24, 2004 as
"Canada's Citizenship Week ". This event is a time to explore the nature of
Canadian citizenship and the underlying values of respect, freedom and
belonging that bring us together and make Canada such a great country to
live in.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 17 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of
Clarington, requesting the proclamation of the month of September, 2004
as " Mentoring Month ". Big Brothers & Sisters is Canada's leading child
and youth mentoring organization.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 18 Stephanie Miskew, Project Coordinator, Durham's Child Nutrition Project,
requesting the proclamation of the month of September, 2004 as
"Breakfast for Learning Month" to increase awareness of the importance of
child nutrition as it relates to learning.
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 19 Brad Graham, Assistant Deputy Minister, Smart Growth Secretariat,
Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal, providing,the government's
discussion paper and CD on the plan for growth and economic expansion
in the Greater Golden Horseshoe "Places to Grow: Better Choices.
Brighter Future. A growth plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe ".
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 20 George Vadeboncoeur, President, Ontario Municipal Management
Institute, requesting Council to congratulate Fred Horvath, Director of
Operations on his designation as a Certified Municipal Manager III.
Accredited members include all levels of management from front -line
supervisors to Department heads and CAO's in the local government
sector.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 21 Morris O'Reilly, stating a concern regarding garbage and energy. He
suggests utilizing the oil fired Wesleyville generating site, which has never
been used due to the 1 st oil shortages in the 1970's, convert the site into a
giant incinerator that could handle up to 3,000,000 tons of garbage yearly
and generate electricity as by product. The Highway 401 - cloverleaf,
existing electrical transmission lines, and the railway lines service the site.
Smoke stack scrubbers would remove the pollutants. This would be a
better and more ecologically sound method of dealing with garbage rather
than sending it to landfills in Michigan, New York or other Ontario sites.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 22 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation,
advising Council that at a meeting held on July 21, 2004 the Board of
Directors of Kawartha Conservation passed the following resolution
regarding Provincial Transfer Payments:
"Resolved, that, Kawartha Conservation endorses the Conservation
Ontario report entitled "Submission to the Minister of Natural
Resources; Re- investment in Ontario's Conservation Authorities by
the Province of Ontario — Now and In the Future "; and,
THAT the report be circulated to watershed municipalities and
MPP's for endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 23 Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation,
advising Council that at a meeting held on July 21, 2004 the Board of
Directors of Kawartha Conservation passed the following resolution
regarding Source Protection Planning Legislation:
"RESOLVED THAT the Conservation Ontario reports on source
protection planning and legislation be received for information; and,
THAT Kawartha Conservation supports in principle the proposed
source protection legislation and the role proposed for conservation
authorities, provided that total and sustained funding is available to
fulfill conservation authority responsibilities; and,
THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to AMO and ROMA; and,
FURTHER THAT Kawartha Conservation seek support from all
watershed municipalities for this resolution."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 24 Mary Ellen Greb, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer, Township of South -West
Oxford, advising Council that at a meeting held on August 3, 2004 Council
passed the following resolution regarding Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program (Drainage Act):
"WHEREAS municipalities and land owners of rural Ontario have
demonstrated confidence in the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program
(Drainage Act) by making use of the program for constructing,
improving, maintaining and repairing Municipal Drains that improve
the quality of land and waterways within the Province of Ontario;
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AND WHEREAS the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program allows all
parties to take a proactive approach to Drainage in the province of
Ontario and reduce liability exposure caused by flooding on private
lands and roads;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program has
encouraged Ontario farmers to become expert managers of not
only the food producing land but also the resources that surround
that farmland;
AND WHEREAS the drainage of agricultural land is an essential
part of our $25 billion food economy;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Outlet Drainage (MOD) and the Tile
Loan programs must co- exist, as tile drainage of land can only take
place where there is an adequate municipal drain outlet to carry the
water away;
AND WHEREAS the agricultural drainage systems in Ontario have
contributed significantly to providing habitat for fish where that
habitat previously did not exist and have also provided societal
benefits by enhancing fisheries, wildlife, recreation and water
quality;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Premier Dalton
McGuinty and the Members of Provincial Parliament be called upon
to reverse the decision to phase out the grants under the Municipal
Outlet Drainage (MOD) program and to reinstate the program
effective immediately;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to Premier Dalton
McGuinty, Steve Peters, Minister of Agriculture and Food and all
Ontario Municipalities for their consideration."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 25 Rosaline Graham, Clerk, Municipality of Kincardine, advising Council that
at a meeting held on August 4, 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding Municipal Outlet Drainage Program (Drainage Act):
,WHEREAS the Ministry of Agriculture and Food for the Province of
Ontario has determined that it is phasing out grants under the
Municipal Outlet Drainage (MOD) program;
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AND WHEREAS the MOD program is a key public service;
AND WHEREAS insufficient notice was given to all stakeholders by
the Province of Ontario in regard to phasing out this key public
service;
AND WHEREAS the phasing out of the MOD program will result in
undue hardship on rural municipalities and the farming community
within the Province of Ontario;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of
Kincardine strongly urges the Provincial Government to reconsider
its position to phase out the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the office of
the Premier, the Minister of Agriculture and Food, the County of
Bruce, MPP Carol Mitchell, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, and all rural municipalities in Ontario for support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 26 Andrea Rivest, Clerk, Town of Lakeshore, advising that at a meeting held
on August 9 - 10, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution
regarding the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program:
"WHEREAS the Governments of Canada and Ontario recently
announced the signing of a Letter of Intent to fund municipal rural
infrastructure in small urban centers and rural municipalities
through the Canada- Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund;
AND WHEREAS the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
recently announced that the Provincial government has introduced
legislation to enshrine a Memorandum of Understanding with AMO
to amend the Municipal Act to guarantee consultation with
municipalities on matters that affect municipal governments and to
provide a strong foundation for discussions towards ensuring that
municipalities have a face at the table of federal /provincial
discussions that will affect our communities. This historic bill is
meant to enshrine in legislation the principle of meaningful and
informed consultation between the Province and Ontario's
municipal governments and minimize or prevent unintended
consequences to the taxpayer. Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing John Gerretsen has stated that "the government is
committed to working with municipalities - not against them - to
build stronger, more self - reliant communities that offer Ontarians a
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September 13, 2004
higher quality of life. This legislation would be the cornerstone of a
new partnership between the Province and municipalities.
Ontarians depend on municipalities to play a key role in building
strong, safe and livable communities. The memorandum of
understanding gives municipalities a say on provincial plans that
would affect their ability to get the job done ".
AND WHEREAS the proposed amendment to the Municipal Act
reads as follows: "The Province of Ontario endorses the principle of
ongoing consultation between the Province and municipalities in
relation to matters of mutual interest, and consistent with this
principle, the Province shall consult with municipalities in
accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding entered into
between the Province and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario ".
AND WHEREAS on July 27, 2004 notification was received from
the Ministry of Agriculture and Food that the provincial government
is phasing out grants under the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has provided grants on
agricultural drainage projects under provincial legislation since "The
Provincial Aid to Drainage Act" passed in 1937;
AND WHEREAS this decision was made without consultation with
key stakeholders, input from the public, nor prior warning contrary
to previous commitments towards strengthening provincial -
municipal partnerships through the Memorandum of Understanding
with AMO;
AND WHEREAS municipal drainage systems form a key and
integral part of rural road infrastructure in the Province of Ontario,
and in particular Southwestern Ontario;
AND WHEREAS elimination of the MOD grant program is contrary
to the Nutrient Management Act for which $20 billion has been
budgeted for administration and implementation of regulations that
relate to surface and subsurface water quantity, quality control, and
monitoring and will result in difficulties in implementing and
administering the program;
AND WHEREAS elimination of the MOD grant program will be
critically detrimental and lead to the deterioration of municipal
drainage infrastructure in the Province, is not in the best interests of
the public, and will result in negative environmental impacts;
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AND WHEREAS elimination of the MOD grant program will result in
additional cost for drainage being passed on to the agricultural
community which will create a significant cost burden and
negatively impact productivity and land management practices;
AND WHEREAS the select Committee on Farm Drainage in 1948,
the Select Committee on Conservation in 1950, and the Select
Committee on Land Drainage in 1974 all recommended that
financial assistance was a critical aspect of drainage infrastructure
management and should be continued by the Province;
AND WHEREAS elimination of the MOD grant program will result in
the deterioration of a very extensive infrastructure of open drains,
tile drains, dykes, dams, pumps, bridges, reservoirs and associated
facilities exactly at a point in time when senior governments are
concerned about urban infrastructure reconstruction, and will also
have negative impacts on the development community in the
establishment of systems which will ultimately outlet to municipal
drains;
AND WHEREAS the Drainage Act has been an effective key piece
of legislation that has played an integral role in assisting farmers in
sustaining and enhancing drainage schemes and improving crop
outputs during difficult and challenging times for the agricultural
community;
AND WHEREAS the costs associated with funding the MOD grant
program are very small and the benefits and effectiveness of
provincial, municipal and private sector involvement in the program
are very high.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the
Town of Lakeshore hereby petitions the Province of Ontario to
immediately reinstate the Municipal Outlet Drainage grant program
and to uphold its prior commitments to rural municipalities of
Ontario;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
circulated to the Minister of Agriculture and Food, the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing, members of Provincial parliament,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Rural Ontario
Municipal Association, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the
Ontario Federation of Agriculture and to all municipalities in Ontario
for their endorsement and support."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 27 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth, advising that at a meeting held on
August 9, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution regarding the
Municipal Outlet Drainage Program:
"WHEREAS without consultation or any advance warning the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) announced its
intention "to phase out grants under the Municipal Outlet Drainage
program (MOD);"
AND WHEREAS municipal drains are a critical part of the rural
infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS municipalities have been able to use the MOD
program funding to respond to farmer's requests for a new drain,
improvements or maintenance to an existing drain;
AND WHEREAS the entire costs of municipal drain projects will
now be absorbed by the farmers, many of whom are already
experiencing financial hardship from circumstances beyond their
control;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of
North Perth hereby request the Minister of Agriculture and Food,
Hon. Steve Peters to reinstate the Municipal Outlet Drainage
program;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded for
action to John Wilkinson, M.P.P. Perth - Middlesex; and for
information to Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Perth County
Federation of Agriculture; National Farmers Union, Christian
Farmers Federation of Ontario and for endorsement to the Rural
Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and all municipalities in Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 28 Linda Burling, Clerk, Town of Kingsville, advising that at a meeting held on
August 9, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution regarding
Municipal Outlet Drainage Program:
"WHEREAS, the Provincial Government announced on
July 27, 2004 the elimination of agricultural grants previously
available by way of the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program,
effective July 28, 2004;
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AND WHEREAS, the Municipal Outlet Drainage Program has
played an integral role in assisting the farming community in
ensuring efficient and effective drainage throughout the Province of
Ontario;
AND WHEREAS, the elimination of the Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program will adversely affect the agricultural industry, in light of the
difficult and challenging times facing the agricultural community;
AND WHEREAS, the construction, improvement, maintenance and
repair of municipal drains may be delayed or ended, due to lack of
financial assistance, and which may ultimately result in flooding and
poor productivity.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF KINGSVILLE requests the Provincial Government,
in consultation with The Minister of Agriculture and Food, to
reconsider this decision and reinstate the Municipal Outlet Drainage
Program;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to The
Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of the Province of Ontario,
Local Members of Provincial Parliament, Mr. Charles Lalonde,
Director, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, All Municipalities in the
Province of Ontario, Rural Ontario Municipal Association and
Association of Municipalities of Ontario stressing the importance of
and need for the continuation of Grant Programs offered by the
Municipal Outlet Drainage Program. "
(Motion for Direction)
D - 29 Kriss Snell, Clerk, Town of North Perth, advising that at a meeting held on
August 9, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution regarding
Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy:
,WHEREAS the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Crisis in
Canada is still ongoing for the frontline producers in the red meat
industry;
AND WHEREAS there is no indication that the United States'
border will be open to Canadian red meat in the foreseeable future;
AND WHEREAS the red meat producers have experienced
devastating financial losses to the point where the production of red
meat in Canada is in jeopardy;
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AND WHEREAS rural communities across Canada are suffering
the synergistic effects of the red meat industry's destruction;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of North Perth petition
the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) to appeal to
both provincial and federal levels of government to:
1. Provide financial support directly to the red meat producers
who are experiencing unbearable financial losses in order to
sustain the red meat industry in Canada.
2. Continue to negotiate with the United States and other
countries for the export of Canadian red meat.
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Federal
and Provincial Ministers of Agriculture, local MP and MPP, County
of Perth, other Perth County municipalities, OFA, CFFO, NFU,
ROMA and OSUM."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 30 Michel Morrissette, Clerk Administrator, Town of Iroquois Falls, advising
that at a meeting held on May 31, 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding the Provincial Gas Tax:
"WHEREAS the McGuinty Government introduced its first Budget
on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, and;
WHEREAS in this budget, the government will dedicate 1.0 cent
per litre of provincial gas tax for public transit beginning October
2004 and increasing to 2.0 cents per litre in October 2006, and
WHEREAS this new money will only be available to those
municipalities that operate a public transit system, and;
WHEREAS for decades, Ontario municipalities have been
requesting the upper levels of Government to provide them with
alternate sources of revenue to help them cope with deteriorating
infrastructure and newly downloaded services, and;
WHEREAS access to gas tax revenue, from both levels of
government, would go a long way in providing local governments
with the revenue it so desperately needs to start moving forward
rather than backwards.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Iroquois Falls hereby petitions the
McGuinty Government to make the gas tax available to all Ontario
municipalities and that funds be dispersed on a system such as
equalized assessment to ensure fair distribution, and;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be circulated to
NEOMA, FONOM, AMO and all Ontario municipalities for support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 31 W. Henry Sander, Director of Corporate Services, Township of Severn,
advising that at a meeting held on July 8, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding the request for Provincial Funding
Emergency Management Act:
,,WHEREAS the Emergency Management Act has enacted the
mandatory implementation of Emergency Management Programs
for municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the essential programs will incur additional
expenses for municipalities in order to meet the requirements of the
Act;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of
the Township of Severn hereby requests that the Fire Chief Don
Warden, Sector Representative, petition the Provincial government
on behalf of the municipalities of the Province of Ontario for funding
with respect to this mandatory program;
AND FURTHER THAT the Municipalities of Ontario be requested to
support the recommendations submitted by the Provincial Advisory
Committee to Emergency Management Ontario and the Provincial
Government for funding of municipal emergency planning;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution of Council be circulated to all
municipalities in the Province through the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for their consideration and endorsement."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 32 Debbie Shields, Supervisor of Administrative Services, Corporation of the
Town of Whitby, providing Council with the Planning Director's Report,
Item 129 -04, regarding the Establishment of Provincial Standards or
Templates for Barrier Free Access. The report recommends Council
support the Accessibility Advisory Committee by passing a resolution
requesting the Province develop appropriate standards /templates so
municipalities can define barrier free access in a manner consistent with
the Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 33 Denise Label le- Gelinas, City Clerk, Corporation of the Town of Cornwall,
advising that at a meeting held on July 12, 2004 their Council passed the
following resolution regarding Ontarians with Disabilities Act — Special
Funding:
"WHEREAS the Ontarians with Disabilities Act was introduced in
2001 and all municipalities were required to prepare on an annual
basis Accessibility Plan which Plan addresses, identifies and where
possible remove all barriers to people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS the Act also legislates municipalities to appoint
Committees which may include municipal staff as resource
personnel to help with the Plan process; and
WHEREAS the legislation does not include any standard or
guideline to be followed yet enforces municipalities to conduct
whatever work is required to address all barriers within its municipal
Assets; and
WHEREAS due to the diverse disabilities of Committee Members, it
has been recognized due to the amount of work involved, that there
is a need for the municipality to identify a municipal coordinator
who's specific task is to help and coordinate our requirements
under the legislation; and where there presently is no provision of
any funding to municipalities in order to accomplish its task.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT The Corporation of
the City of Cornwall lobby the Province of Ontario (Ministry of
Citizenship and Immigration) and the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario to provide for Special Funding that will help
municipalities to employ the staff needed to coordinate our
requirement under the legislation and to set, as soon as possible,
reasonable standards and guidelines for the advancement of the
Ontarians with Disabilities Act; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT these
standards and guidelines be consistent throughout the Province;
and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of
this special resolution be sent to our Local M.P. MPP and all
municipalities throughout Ontario for their assistance in petitioning
our Provincial Government in obtaining funding and that they set
consistent standards and guidelines across Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 34 Catherine Axford, Executive Assistant to The Honourable Lincoln M.
Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting Council to
participate in the Ontario Heritage Foundation's "Heritage Community
Recognition Program 2004" to recognize individuals and small project
groups who have made significant contributions to local heritage
preservation. Recipients are individuals /groups who have made exception
contributions to heritage preservation in their local areas. The deadline for
nominations is Tuesday, October 12, 2004.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 35 Carol O. Trainor, Clerk/Deputy Treasurer, Town of Essa, advising that at a
meeting their Council passed the following resolution regarding
Employment Rights of Fire Fighters:
"WHEREAS municipalities that have both volunteer and composite
fire departments rely on the skills and expertise of "double hatter
firefighters" to provide fire protection services;
AND WHEREAS there has been considerable pressure from the
Fire Unions on double hatters to resign their volunteer positions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of
Essa strongly urges the Provincial Government to enact legislation
which will protect the employment rights of double hatter fire
fighters;
AND THAT this Resolution be forwarded to all County of Simcoe
municipalities; the Ministry of Community Safety and Public
Services; Minister Arnott; MPP Jim Wilson, and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario for support."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 36 Pat Kemp, Clerk/CAO, Township of Galway- Cavendish & Harvey, advising
Council that at a meeting held on July 20, 2004, Council passed the
following resolution regarding Employment Rights of Fire Fighters:
"WHEREAS our Community relies on Volunteer Fire Fighters to
provide a valuable cost effective service in protecting our
community;
AND WHEREAS we have developed a mutually beneficial high
level of cooperation in the municipal fire service where we train
Volunteer Fire Fighters some of whom end up working for other
communities as full time fire fighters but wish to continue to help
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their home communities, and similarly Career Fire Fighters from
other municipalities who chose to become Volunteer Fire Fighters
in their off duty time so that they can apply their skills, knowledge
and leadership to help protect their home communities;
AND WHEREAS Two Hatters are now being forced against their
will by the Ontario Professional Fire Fighters Association to resign
their volunteer duties as Volunteer Fire Fighters, emergency
response providers or police auxiliary members or they will be
charged by their Union and face losing their full time position;
AND WHEREAS we feel that this action by the Union is not only a
violation of the individuals rights but the resulting loss of Two
Hatters will have a negative impact on the safety of our community
and others across the province and will lead to a reduction in the
quality of protection service and an increase in the costs at the local
level;
AND WHEREAS other provinces across Canada and in the United
States have legislation in place to prevent this kind of union
pressure but there is a gap in the Ontario labour legislation that
leaves Fire Fighters rights unprotected;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Premier be
implored to take immediate action to do what is right for the citizens
of this province, to do what is best for community safety and to
protect the rights of individuals by enacting legislation to protect
emergency volunteer workers before more damage is done.
AND FURTHER that our local MPP be invited to attend Council to
explain what he /she is doing to defend our Volunteer Emergency
Workers and to help protect our community;
AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities throughout Ontario."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 37 Cindy Fleming, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa advising that at a
meeting held on June 30, 2004 the City passed the following resolution
regarding Littering Problems, Litter Control Programs and Possible Anti -
Littering Strategies:
"1. THAT the City of Oshawa support the development of a Region -
wide comprehensive anti - litter strategy to address the problem
of urban littering;
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2. THAT a copy of Report OS -04 -242 dated June 4, 2004, from
the Acting Commissioner of Operational Services be forwarded
to the Region and to other area municipalities within the Region,
and that they be requested to respond to this initiative by
September 1, 2004; and
3. THAT the Province of Ontario be encouraged, through the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, to become more active
in the promotion of anti - littering messaging."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 38 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on July 7, 2004 Regional Council passed By -law
#51 -2004 to amend the Region's Smoke -Free By -law #66 -2002. In
accordance with the Municipal Act the by -law shall not come into force
unless:
a) a majority of all votes on the council of the upper -tier
municipality are cast in its favour;
b) after the by -law is passed, a majority of the councils of all its
lower -tier municipalities have passed resolutions giving their
consent to the by -law; and
c) the total number of electors in the lower -tier municipalities that
pass resolutions under clause (b) form a majority of all the
electors in the upper -tier municipality.
(Motion for Direction)
D - 39 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising the
The Honourable Tony Valeri, Minister of Transport, that at a meeting held
on July 7, 2004 Regional Council endorsed the following resolution of the
City of Oshawa regarding the relocation of VIA Rail:
"THAT as the City of Oshawa is the major metropolitan area
anchoring the eastern edge of Toronto, VIA Rail, CN, and the
Minister of Transport be advised the Via Rail Station is very
important to the City of Oshawa and as such it be retained in our
community; and further, that copies of the correspondence be
forwarded to Durham Region MPs and MPPs, the Regional
Municipality of Durham, and area municipalities."
(Motion for Direction)
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September 13, 2004
D - 40 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario that at a
meeting held on July 7, 2004 Regional Council endorsed the following
resolution advising that the Region supports this initiative, but have
concerns of the bonus provisions — "Priority Zones" and the "Timing
Provisions ". The provisions discriminate against Durham Region, which
does have the required infrastructure to participate in this RFP:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of
Energy, has recently released a Request for Information /Request
for Qualificat6ions 2500 MW of new Clean Generation and Demand
Side Projects;
AND WHEREAS Durham Region provides excellent locational
qualities and infrastructure such as available raw water, efficient
high power transmission lines to serve the GTA and beyond, lower
land costs and labour rates;
AND WHEREAS the RFI /RFQ provides `Priority Zones' which
would penalize any projects that were proposed within Durham
Region whether it be `New Clean Generation' or `Demand Side
Projects';
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the province of Ontario, Ministry of
Energy revise the RFP to exclude Priority Zones or, falling that,
include all sites within the GTA to be included in the said `Priority
Zone';
AND THAT local municipalities within Durham Region pass similar
resolutions to be forwarded to the Province of Ontario, Ministry of
Energy;
AND THAT our business associations, businesses and
manufacturers, be made aware of the Province's proposed
discrimination toward demand side projects in Durham Region and,
in particular, the major energy users such as General Motors, PPG,
Gerdau Ameristeel, St. Marys Cement, AND THAT these
businesses and associations be urged to submit comments
requesting the deletion or modification of the proposed `Priority
Zone' locational evaluation bonus;
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AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to:
i) All MPPs east of Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, including:
Wayne Arthurs (Pickering /Ajax/Uxbridge)
Jim Flaherty (Whitby /Ajax)
John O'Toole (Durham)
Jerry Ouellette ( Oshawa)
Laurie Scott (Hal iburton /Victoria/Brock)
Brad Duquid (Scarborough Centre)
The Honourable Mary Anne Chambers (Scarborough East)
Lorenzo Berardinetti (Scarborough South West)
The Honourable Alvin Curling (Scarborough Rouge River)
The Honourable Gerry Phillips (Scarborough Agincourt) and
Chair of the Management Board
ii) The Regional Municipality of York; and
iii) Premier Dalton McGuinty."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 41 Laura Moy, Clerk, Town of Tecumseh, advising that at a meeting held on
June 25, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution regarding
Municipal Water Service — Request for Funding:
"WHEREAS the cost of bringing municipal water services to rural
areas is cost restrictive to both municipalities and residents;
WHEREAS the Provincial Government has, in the past, provided
financial assistance for water and wastewater servicing projects in
communities and rural areas throughout Ontario where health and
environment problems were identified;
AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government enacted the Safe
Drinking Act 2002 recognizing that the people of Ontario are entitled
to expect their drinking water to be safe and to provide for the
protection of human health and the prevention of drinking -water
health hazards through the control and regulation of drinking -water
systems and drinking -water testing;
AND WHEREAS both the Federal and Provincial government have
recently signed a letter of intent agreeing to distribute $900 million to
fix crumbling roads, bridges and water pipes over a five -year period
to communities with fewer than 250,000 people;
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AND WHEREAS the Town of Tecumseh supports all provincial
and /or Federal funding initiatives aimed at improving the quality of
infrastructure in Ontario's small and medium -sized communities and
rural areas such that all residents have affordable access to "Safe
Water" which fully complies with new drinking water standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of the
Town of Tecumseh requests funding assistance from the Provincial
Government to assist municipalities in providing water servicing
infrastructure in rural areas;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to each
Municipality in the Province for support and to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario and Bruce Crozier, MPP and Dwight
Duncan, MPP."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 42 Debi Bentley, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
that at a meeting held on July 7, 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding the Request for Additional Justices of the Peace
(2004- A -37):
"a) THAT the Attorney General of Ontario be provided with a copy of
Report #2004 -A -37 of the Regional Solicitor and be requested to
fast track additional Justice of the Peace appointments in Central
East Region, in particular appointments relevant to Durham
Region;
b) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -A -37 of the Regional Solicitor
and Council's resolution be forwarded to all Durham MPP's, all
municipalities in the judicial area known as Central East Region,
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Ontario
Association of Chiefs of Police, the Municipal Court Manager's
Association and the Prosecutor's Association with a request that
they endorse the resolution; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2004 -A -37 of the Regional Solicitor be
forwarded to the Associate Chief Justice /Coordinator of Justices
of the Peace, Ontario Court of Justice, The Honourable Justice
Donald Ebbs."
(Motion for Direction)
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D - 43 Jim Pine, Chief Administrative Officer - Clerk, County of Hastings, advising
that a meeting held in May 2004 their Council passed the following
resolution regarding the standardization of the legislation of the Ontarians
with Disabilities Act:
"WHEREAS the Ontarians with Disabilities Act was introduced in
2001 and all municipalities are required to prepare annual
Accessibility Plans;
AND WHEREAS barriers to people with disabilities are to be
identified, addressed and resolved;
AND WHEREAS the legislation includes no standards or guidelines
to be followed;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Hastings County lobby
the Province of Ontario [Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration]
through A.M.O. and the municipalities of Ontario to set, as soon as
possible, reasonable standards and guidelines for the advancement
of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Further, that these standards
and guidelines be consistent throughout the Province. Further, that
a copy of this special resolution be sent to our local MPs and MPPs
for their assistance in obtaining these consistent standards and
guidelines. "
(Motion for Direction)
SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2004
BY -LAWS
2004 -193 being a by -law to amend By -law 99 -90, a by -law to license, regulate
and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof within the limits of the
Municipality of Clarington or defined areas therein and to repeal various
by -laws (Approved by Council September 15, 2003)
2004 -194 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (2001544
Ontario Limited)(Item #6 of Report #1)
2004 -195 being a by -law to amend By -law 2004 -092, a by -law respecting the
appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing
Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Item #13 of Report #1)
2004 -196 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Aloia Bros. Construction Contractors
Limited, Toronto, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Enniskillen
Sidewalk Construction, Old Scugog Road (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -197 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and 614128 Ontario Ltd. o/a Trisan
Construction, Schomberg, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the
Sidewalk Construction, various locations (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -198 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Atlas Paving Company Inc., Etobicoke,
Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Bowmanville Creek
Recreational Trail, Phase I I (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -199 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Ltd., Bowmanville,
Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Bowmanville Downtown
Streetscape Revitalization (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -200 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville,
Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Storm Sewer Construction,
various locations (Item #15 of Report #1)
2004 -201 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Hemson Consulting Ltd., Toronto,
Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Development Charges and
Official Plan Growth Management Study (Item #16 of Report #1)
ff-AWRIMT9
2004 -202 being a by -law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Hamden & King Construction Inc., Ajax,
Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the asphalt resurfacing, various
streets (Report COD - 046 -04)
2004 -203 being a by -law to establish a Reserve Fund for Rate Stabilization
(Item #17 of Report #1)
2004 -204 Confidential Property Matter (Item #21 of Report #1)
2004 -205 Confidential Property Matter (Item #21 of Report #1)