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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary 15, 2001PICKERING AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING Everett Buntsma ~,--"-' ; /",, Director Operations & Emergency Services ~ L/ JANUARY 15, 2001 AGENDA COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2001 {1) ADOPTION OF MINUTES Regular Meeting of December 18, 2000 PRESENTATION Mr. Roland Rutland. representing thc t tarmondx Movement. will present a plaque to Councillor Dave Rvan as Chair ot'the :\dvisor,' Committee on Race Relations and Equity for that Committee's past on-going etlbrts. Councillor Holland will make a presentation to the winners of "GiPt Certificates for the Winterfest Passport" which have been donated bv Pickering Town Centre. DELEGATIONS Brian McTavish. Site Vice President and Pat O'Brien. representing Ontario Power Generation, will provide the quarterly report on thc Picketing Nuclear Generating Station tbr the last quarter oi' 2000. RESOLUTIONS To adopt the Executive Committee Report dated January 8th, 2001. To consider proclaiming "Falun Dalh Week" - January 22"~ - 28th, 2001 PAGE 1-2 3-10 (V) BY-LAWS By-law Number 5786/01 Being a by-law to assume Major Oaks Road, Beaton Way. Shay Drive. Rayleen Crescent, Plan 40M-1379 and Dellbrook Avenue. Gandall' Court. Denbv Drive, Duberry Drive, McBrady Crescent. Plan 40M-1380, Pickering. Ibr public use as public highways under the jurisdiction of the City. B_y-law Number 5787/01 Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the City in Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Picketing. 11-13 14 Bv-law Number 5788/01 15 Being a by-law to amend By-law 1416/82 providing tbr the regulation and licensing of places of amusement. B~-law Number 5789/01 16 Being a by-law to appoint the animal control personnel employed by the Town of Whitbv as Municipal Law Entbrce~nent Officers. (VI) NOTICE OF MOTION Moved by Councillor Holland Seconded bv Councillor McLean 17 WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Picketing has made an on-going commitment to youth and to providing positive outlets for youth to express themselves: and WHEREAS several meetings were held on an ad-hoc basis with community members and youth organizations where there was an expressed desire to see a broader opportunity for community input and thcilitation of partnerships; and WHEREAS youth programs, youth centres and youth initiatives undertaken by not-for- profit organizations augment actions taken by the Corporation of the City of Pickering and greatly benefit our community as a whole: NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Cit.x of Pickering establish a Youth Partnership Initiative to work co-operatively with the Youth Council, youth organizations, community members and students to thcilitate new programs, drop-in- centres and activities aimed at gMng greater opportunity ibc youth to participate in our community: and THAT the Youth Partnership Initiative be comprised of three community members, a student representative from Pickering ltigh, Dunbarton High and Pine Ridge Secondary Schools. a representative from the Youth Council, a representative from the YMCA, a representative from Human Resources Development Canada and one member of Picketing City Council: and THAT the membership of the Youth Partnership Initiative be determined by Council prior to February 15. 2001 and that subsequent representatives be selected by Council, along with other committee selections, in the beginning of each new term of Council; and THAT the Corporation of the City of Pickering give a donation to any not-for-profit organization in the city that rents space Ibc the expressed purpose of assisting youth an amount equal to the city portion of their tax bill: and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to follow the City o£ Pickering's lead and offer a donation equal to the regional portion of the tax bill for similar organizations across the Region; and THAT this motion be circulated to Roger Anderson. Regional Chairman, Durham Region. Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson 18-29 WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Picketing has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); and WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the "Don Beer Arena addition and renovation" project (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"); and WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; and WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby resolves that the Clerk is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative. (VII}OTHER BUSINESS (VIII} CONFIRMATION BY-LAW {IX) ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councillor Brenner Seconded by Councillor Johnson 18-29 WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"): and WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter o£ intent tbr qu~li~'ing the "ne~. >'~ultb'purpc~sw-fa¢itily...irt the ~.az,sI, ..~~' project (the "Project") lbr funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiatii(e; and ~ ..... ,'". :- . .. WHEREAS Council conlirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministo' of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9. 2000 ("DWPR"); and WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality: and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects aflbcting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities: and WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative: NOW THEREFORE the Council oF the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby.' resolves that the Clerk is directed to submit a letter ot' intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project lbr funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative. (VII) OTHER BUSINESS (VIII) CONFIRMATION BY-LAW (IX) ADJOURNMENT APPENDIX/ti CITY OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on Januao' 8th, 2001. presents its first report to Council and recommends: CORPORATE SER\:ICt.~S REPORT VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS INC. DISTRIB( ;TION RATE APPLICATION TO THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD That Report CS 01-01 of the Director. Corporate Sen, ices & Treasurer, concerning Veridian Connections Inc. Distribution Rate Application to the Ontario Energy Board. be received fbr intbnnation: and that The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Acknowledgement and Agreement for each of the two PromissoD' Notes held by the City of Picketing. PROCLAMATION "PHARMACY AW'ARENESS WEEK"-MARCH 5-11. 2001 That Mavor Arthurs be authorized to make the lbllowing proclamation: '~Pharmacy Awareness Week" - March 5 - 11. 2001 001 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That the Report of the t~xecutive Committee dated Janua~' 15, 2001, be adopted. CARRIED: MAYOR 002 APPENDIX #1 CITY OF PICKERING That the Executive Committee of the City of Pickering having met on January 8th, 2001, presents its first report to Council and recommends: CORPORATE SERVICES REPORT VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS INC. DISTRIBUTION RATE APPLICATION TO THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD That Report CS 01-01 of the Director, Corporate Services & Treasurer, concerning Veridian Connections Inc. Distribution Rate Application to the Ontario Energy Board, be received for information; and that The Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an Acknowledgement and Agreement for each of the two Promissory Notes held by the City of Pickering. PROCLAMATION "PHARMACY AWARENESS WEEK" - MARCH 5-11, 2001 That Mayor Arthurs be authorized to make the following proclamation: "Pharmacv Awareness Week" - March 5 - 11, 2001 O0 RESOLUTION OF COUNCIL DATE MOVED BY SECONDED BY That Mavor Arthurs be authorized to make thc tblloxving proclamation: 'ond 28th. 2001 "Falun Dath Week" January ._.- , CARRIED: MAYOR 004 Daf Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Members of the Com~cil 1 The Esplanade Picketing, ON L 1V 6K7 December 2gth, 2000 Dear Mayor Wayne Arthurs and Members of the Council: Ou behalf of Falun Dafa practitioners of Ontario, I want to congratulate you on xvinning in the recent election. We hope that your term in office will be productive and rewarding tbr yourself and the citizens of the City of Pickering. Public Office is such a wonderihl opportunity to help and inspire our fellow citizens and we wish you all the very best in your endeavours. We are writing to respectfully request your proclamation, recognition, or letter of greetings for a "Falun Dafa Week", January 22"d -28s~, 2001, in the City of Picketing. In so doing, you would be joining elected officials from across Canada in celebrating this wonderful ancient traditional practice from China. We think a Falun Dafa Week xvould be an excellent way to share Falun Dafa with the community at large. It has been widely recognised as a practice that promotes better health and moral living. hnprovement in these two areas on an individual level in turn improves the community as a whole. During Falun I)afa week. xve will offer many free introductory workshops and exercise demonstrations, among other activities, at locations across Ontario. These events will do more than just bring the community together: people will leave with practical tools to better their lives. Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is a self-improvement Qi Gong practice rooted in ancient Chinese culture. It was first introduced to the general public in 1992 by Mr. Li tlongzhi. It consists of five gentle exercises and meditation. At the core of Falun Dafa are the principles of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Tolerance (Zhen, Shah, Ren). Practitioners of Falun Dafa strive to live by these principles at every moment, under every circumstance, always improving their moral nature. In turn, they experience remarkable health benefits. When the heart is pure, thc mind balanced, and thc body cnergised, health and happiness are a natural outcome. Falun Dath has empowered individuals to leave behind addictions and bad habits, families to live in peace together, and communities to embrace what is virtuous and life aftirming. It is primarily these poxverf'ul effects on health--physical, mental, and spiritual--that have spread Falun Dafa around the world so quickly. In just eight years, over 100 million people in 40 countries have come to practice Falun Dafa. The practice has hurdled cultural and national barriers, among others, to touch the human heart and improve lives everywhere. Those who practice come from every imaginable walk of life. Ontario residents have not been left out. Falun Dafa was introduced in Ontario in 1995. Since then, volunteer practitioners have been working to share Falun Dafa's benefits with more Ontario people. They have donated numerous Falun Dafa Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 1 Falun Dafa 005 books and exercise videos to libraries across Ontario and they have participated in local health and lit~style thirs, multicultural festivals and events such as the St. Claus parades in the cities of Kitchener- Waterloo, l lamilton, Guelph, Windsor, and Chatham. among others. They have offered free workshops, seminars, and 9-day classes in community centres, libraries, universities and bookstores. These events have been well attended and well received by tile local communities. Thc practice is made accessible tN:ough the dozens t)l' regular practice and study groups, maintained by volunteers, at locations across the province as xxcll as the several web sites (like xvx~xx.l'aluncanada.~lct) that provide access to all Falun Dafa books, exercise videos and music, doxx nloadable free oF charge. While people in Ontario freely enjoy Falun Dafa's profound oFFerings, on the other' side of thc Pacific ()ccan, people in China who wish to practice Falun 1)at~ have been tragically dealed that right. Fearing the loss of totalitarian control over people's hearts and minds, China's president launched a brutal persecution campaign against the practice in July 1999. Young practitioners have been expelled from schools and universities: elders have been deprived oF their pensions, and more than 90 practitioners have even been persecuted to death simply lbr their belielk in '"I'ruth-Compassion-Tolerance". As you have probably heard from thc media, a Canadian citizen, art prol~ssor Kunlun Zhang was tortured and sentenced recently to 3 years in a labour camp in China without trial Ibr practising Falun Gong. Your proclaiming a Falun Dafn Week would not only give a voice to those in China who are currently without one, but would also demonstrate your commitment to basic human rights and liberty. Over 60 officials from all levels of our government sent congratulator> letters Ik~r oklr "Falun Dafa Week" of Aug 21~t to 27th, 2000. including tile Governor General of ('anada Adrienne Clarkson, the Deputy Prime Minister iterb Gray. the Minister of Justice and :kttoFnev General of Canada A. Anne Mcl,cltan, the Minister of Canadian Ileritage Sheila Copps, sexeral MPs, Premiers and Mayors. Brantfiwd, Strattbrd, Calgary and Windsor are among the Canadian cities that proclaimed "Fnlun Dafa Day" or "Falun l)afa Week". Just this year alone, some 30 elite prol'essors and government oltlcials around the world nominated t:alun Dath lbundcF, Mr. Li t tongzhi, [bt thc Nobel l'cacc I)rizc, in Fccognition oF his teachings and their power to upgrade people's hearts and minds. It would bc an enormous ]lOllOur tO have you join thc ranks of these persons and institutions by shoxxing )our appreciation lbr t'alun l)alh and its cndeawmr. Should you agree to proclaim Falun I)afa Week, we will be deeply grateful. IF thc application process takes Ion-ct= and goes beyond January, =,~nd · 28th, 200l , xx c would appFcciatc it if' v{)u could proclaim a "Falun Dafa XVeek" or "Falun Dnfa Day" al yom' earliest convenient time. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, we will be happy to provide you additional inlbrmation. Thank you lbi' )'our consideration of our request. \Ve look tbrward to hearing from you. Sincere v, Coordinator ot'l reclamations Falun Dafa Association of Canada Truthfulmess-Compassion-Tolerance 2 006 ?a un FALUN DAFA: Section I A BRIEF INTRODUCTION Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is an ancient practice for mind and body that originated in China. The practice involves some slow, gentle movements and a meditation. It is easy to learn, enjoyable to practice, and free of charge. A central component of Falun Gong practice is studying the higher principles of trulhfiduess, compassio,, and tolerance. Falun Gong is a form of what the Chinese call qigong (pronounced "chee-gong"), a system of exercises and teachings that deeply transform the mind and body. Like tai-chi, qigong is a vital part of many peoples' lives in ,Asia: almost every Chinese park is brimming at the break of dawn with people from ail walks of life practicing these a~s. Owing much to its dTectiveness in improving health as well as its profound principles. Falun Gong has proven to be immensely popular tt~rou~hout the entire worid Since bein~ introduceJ to the xenerai ?ubtic in iq,~92 by its ibunder. )~lr. Li Hon~zi~i. Faicli~ Oon~ has attracted mii!ions ofpeo?ie in over 40 nations. The Books and the Exercises The practice of Falun Gong is simple, yet profound and effective. It consists primarily of two components: self-improvement through study of the principles of Truth-Compassion-Tolerance as expounded by Mr. Li Hongzhi in two books, Falun Gong and Zhuan Falun, both of which have been translated into more than 10 languages; and practicing Falun Gong's five gentle exercises. The exercises, which include a powerful sitting meditation, are easy to learn, enjoyable, and at once both relaxing and energizing. Many students of Falun Gong enjoy doing the exercises together in groups, as they find themselves benefiting from one another's practice. Many Canadian cities and universities have several such groups. Falun Gong transcends cultural boundaries, and it has attracted people from all walks of life. The Principles of the Practice The benefits of practicing Falun Gong are numerous. People typically have experienced improved health, reduced stress, and have become more energetic. With Falun Gong's principles of Truthfulness, Compassion and Forbearance, practitioners endeavour to become better citizens tbr the community by gradually assimilating themselves to these universal principles. How to Learn Falun Gong? Ever~'one is welcome to learn Falun Gong. All activities are open to the public and are free of charge. Many free workshops have been offered at bookstores (such as Chapters), community centers, and libraries in Ontario. One may visit our website to find a local practice site at www.faluncanada.net, or call 1-866-FALUN-CA. Falun Gong books are also available for free download at www. faluncanada, net. Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 3 Falun Dafa 007 · Some Personal ExtDeriences Even from a very early age I aiwavs knew there was more to life than what was being presented to me. As I grew older I forgot about this feeling I had inside and became lost in drugs, smoking, greed, conceit, manipulation etc... I had studied many things to'lng to help myself and others find more Fulfillment and peace in life. Cultivating Falun Dafa has not only given me the guidance to leave my unhealthy habits and conceptions behind, but it has also shown me the way to a wondrous and bright future. --- Ze~on Doh(vckvd, 77~orm~zii We haxe a ioveix family. But '.~eused [o have misundersta~din~ amo~< us Sometimes x~e ~ot mad i had been teaci~r;g ~t~ciai and ~u~','~n5 various Qigor~g ?r'ac;~ces ;bt more ttnan 40 vears...However, l have not read any book ttmt contains such protbund and extensive knowledge as Zhuan Falun... Master hi talked about manv issues that I had ne',erhe:ird of I nox~ teil.~L my students to practice Falun Dafa I ,,vas diagnosed with chronic active Hepatitis C, which rurned into Cirrhosis years later. I also suffered from nausea, abnormal swelling, poor appetite, insomnia, fatigue and sensitivity to cold. One month after I practiced Falun Dafa, I had a general ply/steal examination. The result was that alt the abnormal became normal. Those illnesses that had made me s~fi'er ibr years disappeared. What a miracle! 1 had asthma, migraine, and other diseases. I sought help from traditional treatment and Chinese herbal medicine without apparent effects. All symptoms were gone after I practiced Falun Gong. --- ;~en>'~ NJ, Canada Falun Dafa has changed me. Before, when someone kicked me, i would kick him back. Now I am not bossy and I don't say mean things anymore... Some of my friends like to hit me and play mean jokes with me, but I don't get mad at them; I say' "Thank you" to them in my heart because they help me improve my mind-nature. Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 4 Falun Dafa 008 Section II Governmental Awards and Recognition of Falun Dafa (partial list) · North America 12/0§/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Da)', Cit.;' of Richmond, British Columbia, Canada 12/04/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Week. 16th State Assembly District, New York 10/29/00 City' Mayor of Calgary, Canada Announced Oct. 29 as Falun Dafa Day 10/09/00 iProclamation of Falun Dafa Week in Brownsville, Texas [I0/09/00-10/16/D01 10/22/00 Proclmnation of Falun Dda Day in Hartingem Texas 10/14/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day iii Odessa, Texas 10/19/01) Proclanmgon of Fahm Dafa Day in Burlingame. California It)/IY,(~(i ,~o ' I, roclamanon of Fatun Dafa Week_ Cily of San Jose. Calif'omia 1IO/16/'f)o - 1 1I)/16,{~() iProclamation of Falun Dmh Week. Cir~ of Sm~ Carlos. California [1o/16/Oo - ii),, 14, iiu Procialnation Ol' Ealitlll Dai}l DaV 111 Foster City. Calilbnua IO.,'14,1) / ', Prowl:rotation of'Faltm 10/12,0{) ~Proctamation ol Faiun Dafa Day. City of Rochester Hills. Nliclugan 10/08/00 ]Proclamation of Falun Dafa Week in the City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada ~10/I}8/011 - 10/14/00] 10/05/00 ~Proclamation of Falm~ D~ffa Day m Ciw of Sunnwale. Califorma 10/02/00 ~Proclama~on from office of the ~vor Cilv of College Staaon. Texas 09/30/00 Proclamauon of Falm~ DMa Day. Cia' of Castroville. Texas 09/23/00 Proclamaaon of Fal~ DMa Day. City of Lubbock, Texas 09/15/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day, City of Brantford, Canada 09/09/00 {Proclamaaon ofFal~ DMa Day, Cia' of Newark. Delaware 08/26/00 IProclanmuon of Falm~ D~a Week, Ciw of New Bra~els, Texas [08/26/00 -09/02/00] 08/21/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Wt~k, City ofPo~ Coquitlam, Canada [08/21/00 08/27/00] 08/19/00 [Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day,. City. of Stratford, Canada 08/05/00 }Proclamation of Falm~ Dda Day, City of Co~us Cl~isti. Texas 07/27/00 Proclamagon ofFalun D~ffa Day City of Del ~o. Texas 07/22/00 Proctanmaon of Fal~ DMa Day, City of McAllen. Texas 07/20/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day, City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 07/20/00 Proclamation of Falun Dafa Day, City. of Pm1 Mood>. British Columbia. Canada ()7/t5/00 [Proclamagon from fl~c City of Deerfield Beach. Flonda 05/17/00 Congratulations from U.S. Congressman in Pennsvlxama 05/17/00 Proclamation horn rite House of Representatives of Pem~svlvania 05/13/00 Proclanmfion of World Falm~ DMa Day, League City. Texas .) 1/()9.,'~{) F dtm DMa Week m Boone County. Missouri 12'26,~9 !Fatun DMa Week m Columbia, Missouri 11/29 9,~ t Li Hongzhi Day & F'alun D:ffa Week in Seattle (rescinded lator due to pressure from Chinese government) I 1/20/99 ]Official recognition by the Nlayor of San ~uonio. Texas 10/25/99 ill HongTAi Day m~d "Fal~ DMa Week" in Ke~y. New Jersey 10/16/99 Li Hong~u Day in Bimunglmnt Alabana 10/09/99 Falm~ DMa Day in Mid~esex County, New Jersey 10/09/99 Master Li Hong~fi Day in fl~e Cih, of Edison, New Jersey 09/18/99 Fal~ DMa Day in fl~e Ci~' of St. Louis, Missouri 09/12/99 New Jersey Gener~ Assembly and office of Coun~ Execunve awards ~ster Li Hong~fi 09/03/99 City of Arista aw~ds Master Li "Honor~ Citizen" Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 5 08/16/99 ~ of"Falm____~ Dafa Day'. ' in Philadelphi~a bv Mayo. . r Edward G. Rendell 08/14/99 ~tup ~le ~m--~--~sN.~-~g 08/13/99 ~~ Balti,nore, M~'land (rescinded la~er due to press~~nese government) 08/09/99 ~Waslungton D.C.'s Falm~ Dda Week proclaimed by Mayor ~~ ~ 08/08/?9 Li Hong2u Day in Jersey City. New Jersey 07/23/99 Commen~on letter from Governor Gray Davis of Califonua 07/19/99 Mayor Ron Gou~les of San Jose City, California welcomed Master Li 06/25/99 Commen&nfion letler from illinois governor George H. Rvan 06/25/99 Proclama~on of Master ki Hong2u Day in Ctficago 06/25/99 Welcome letter for Master ki Hongzlu from Mayor of Chica? 06/25/99 Illinois Treas~er's Ax~ard for Outst~xding Scm'~cc 05/22/99 ~Welcome letter from Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Canada -'~"' ~Wclcome letter from Ma~or Mci LaMman of Toronto. Canada 10,"I2.,96 !Mouston. Texas Named M:lster Li: [ionor'ar, Ciu:,e~l u:d "O,.,od',~liI qmkxissad:,r" .\ugust 21-27. 20111. Canada "They cultivate the ',,,iii to ii'~e ~n ?cate with the,'nseives ~u',d ira harmonv with the universe, thus learning compassion tbr others and helping to create a more open ~nd tolerant societv" "Falun Dalai has as its aims the refinement of both the naind :md the body. usin~ the idea of Zhen-Shan- Ren, ~hich means 'TruthrUiness, Compassion and Forbearance'. These ai e ce~xainly principles which resonate with many Canadians." -/fer~ Grqv, Z)epuO, Prime z~,lini.s'ler "Millions of Falun Dafa followers around the world have found that this advanced traditional Chinese Qigong practice is the answer to the stresses and strains of modern day liffe." - ,. ~ eL c l/cra, Mini,s'ler ~fdu,s'tice and A/tot'ne ~' Gener~d ~e,/' ( '~mc~do "Those who practice Falun Dafa are to be congratulated ~)i- advancing the universal dream of a peaceful, tolerant, and compassionate society." t ' "I wish, to all those who have adopted this gentle practice, to shine and express the very goal of their interior search: harmony, the path of health and the joy leading to tine tranquil liberation of self." - Lixe Thibault Lieulenam-Go vernor of ~uebec "It is important that organizations, such as yours, have the freedom to practice their beliefs in Canadian socletx~. - })vienne Poy, 5'enator 2/'Canada "The message of tolerance and compassion inherent in this traditional Chinese practice has had a positive influence on the mental and physical well-being of its practitioners and on the community at large." - Gerry Lelonde, ,bl~:vor ofCmnberLmd, ()mc~r~o Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 6 01-0 Falun Dafa The City of Windsor Mayor Michael D. Hurst PROCLAMATION "FALUN DAFA WEEK" October 8 to 14, 2000 WHEREAS Falun Dafa is a very peaceful and healthy practice exercise of body and mind ~vhich emphasizes the assimilation of tile universal principles of "Zhen-Shan-Ren (Truth-Compassion-Tolerance)". WHEREAS Falun Dafa has benefited our neighborhoods and the whole society as well as over 100 m/Ilion practitioners worldwide both physically' and spiritually since its public introduction in May 1992,' and Falun Dafa's contribution to the society has been widely recognized and honored around the world. WHEREAS Falun Dafa transcends cultural and racial boundaries, resonates the universal truth to the whole world, and bridges tile gap between east and west. WHEREAS the great compassion and tolerance demonstrated by Falun Dafa practitioners under the most severe enviromnent have touched the heart of every k/nd- hearted human being. NOW, THEREFOR, I, Michael D. Hurst, Mayor of the City of Windsor, do hereby proclaim October 8 to 14, 2000 as in the city of Windsor, Ontario. FALUN DAFA WEEK Nlichael D. Hurst (Signature) Mayor Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance 7 THE CORPO1LATION OF THE CiTY OF PICKERING 011 BY-LA\V NO. 528fiZO1~ Being a by-law a; c~ssume M~¢or OaLv Road, Bea[(m Dellbrook ,,t venue, (;r~2da~/' ('ourt. Drive, ~c'lJradv ('rc,vcc~T[, Plan 4(t:~ public use as/;,bEc hixhwrO',v u~dcr thc the Ci0~. W}IEREAS, Major Oaks Road, Beaten \Vay. Shay Drive. Ravlecn Crescent. Plan 40M-1379 and Dellbrook Avenue, Gandalf Court, 1)enbv I)rive, Duberrv Drive. McBrady Crescent, Plan 40M-1380 are highways shown on a plan of subdivision and are thcrelbre deemed, pursuant to the Surveys Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter S.30, section 57, to be public highways: and WHI~REAS, pursuant to thc Mzmic'il;a/,lc'[. R.S.O. 1990. c]laptcr M.45, section 263, thc Council of Thc Corporation of the City of Picketing has jurisdiction over those highx~ays (the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham not having enacted a bv-laxv pursuant to thc Regional ;lhmic'ipalitie.v Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter R.8, section 23. to add those highways to thc regional road system); and -6~, thc soil and freehold of those highways is WIIEP, IL~\S, pursuant to the Municq;al Act, section '~ '~ therefore vested in The Corporation of the City of Picketing; NOW TI IEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering I IEREBY ENACTS AS F()LLOWS: The tbltowing highways are hereby assumed for public use as public highxvays under the jurisdiction of the Council of rl'he Corporation of the City of Picketing: Major Oaks Road, Beaten Was. Shay Drive, t~,ayleen Crescent, Plm~ 40M-1379 m~d I)ellbrook Avenue. Gandalf Court. Denbv Drive. Duberry Drive. McBrady Crescent, Plan 40M-1380, City of Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to apply to the Land Registrar pursuant to the Land Titles Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter L.5, section 152, to have the Corporation entered as the owner of the highways referred to in section 1. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of January 2001. \Vayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk 40M- 1379/40M- 1380 ATTACHMENT~ W-~_._ :'c; ~:.EPORT# / / THIRD ION ROAD ,r.X-y 0~° 8AGGINS )ELLBROOK E GREENMOUNT McBRADY ALPINE LANE CRESCENT ROAD CORRIDOR FINCH AVENUE City of Pickorin~ FINCH AVENUE Planning & Development Department LOTS 1-127 AND BLOCK 128, 40M-1380 FILE No. RTC 1_31/00 DEC 6, 2000 __,7/ / THrRD ION ROAD DELLBROOK GREENMOU~JT AVENLJE ALPINE LANE CRESCENT h/¥DF~o SUBJECT STREEF STREET FINCH City of Pickering AVENUE ! / FINCH AVE, Planning & Development Department LOTS 1-120 AND BLOCKS 121 & 122, 40M-1379 FILENo. RTC L31/00 j I[DATE DEC 6, 2000 014 THE COI~,[)ORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAWNO. 5787/0! Being a by-law to assume services under the jurisdiction of the City in Plans 40M-I379 and 40M-1380, Pickering. WHEREAS, pursuant to, where applicable, the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter M.45, sections 263, 284 286, 297, and 314.7, the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter P.13, section 51, the Regional Municipalities Act, R.S.O. 1990, chapter R.8, sections 28 and 72 and the Agreement dated May 21, 1985 (Notice of which was registered on April 22, 1986 as Instrument No. LT267584 between Rougecrest Construction Inc. and The Corporation of the City of Pickering), above ground and underground services under the jurisdiction of the City in Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Pickering, have been completed to its satisfaction; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: The above ground services under the jurisdiction of the City, that are required to be constructed or installed in the development of Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Pickering, including the roads, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, driveway aprons, boulevards, street signs, fencing and grading, located on lands that are both, (a) dedicatcd to or owned by the City, the Regional Municipality of Durham or the Province of Ontario; and (b) in Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Picketing, or immediately adjacent thereto, are hereby accepted by the City and assumed by it for maintenance, as of April 12, 1990. The underground services under the jurisdiction of the City that are required to be constructed or installed in the development of Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Pickcring, including the storm drainage system and related appurtenances, located on lands that are both, (a) dedicated to or owned by the City, the Regional Municipality of Durham or the Province of Ontario. and (b) in Plans 40M-1379 and 40M-1380, Pickering, or immediately adjacent thereto, are hereby accepted by the City and assumed by it tbr maintenance as of March 29, 1990 and February 27, 1990 respectively. In sections 1 and 2, the phrase "lands that are...owned by the City" includes lands that are subject to an easement transferred to the City, but only with respect to the specific service or services referred to in the easement transfer document. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of January, 2001. Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk 015 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING BY-LAW NO. 5788/01 Being a by-law lo amend B~,-/aw the regulalion ~md /icenxing o./)~lace,s' q/'amu,s'ement. WHEREAS, pursuant to thc Munici/)a/,4ct, R.S.O. 1990. chapter M.45, secuon 236.6, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering enacted By-law 1416/82 providing for thc regulation and licensing of places of mnusement: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of thc City of Pickcring HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Schedule A to By-law 1416/82, as amended, is hereby further amended by adding thereto the Following items: M~}or Oaks Road, Beaten Way, Shay Drive, Rayleen Crescent, Plan 40M-1379 and Dellbrook Aveuuc, Gandalf Court, Denby Drive. I)uberry Drive. McBrady Crescent, Plan 40M-1380, City of Pickcring, Regional Municipality of Durham. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of,lanuarv 20(/t. Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor. Clerk 40M-1379/40M-1380 0 ! ~ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF P1CKERING BY-LAW NUMBER Being a by-law to appoint the animal control personnel employed by the Town of Whitby as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(I) of the Police Services Act., R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 15, as amended, a municipal council may appoint persons to enforce the by-laws of the municipality; and WHEREAS pursuant to section 15(2) of the said Act, municipal by-law enforcement officers are peace officers for the purpose of enforcing municipal by-laws; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PICKERING HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: Rodney Coulter is hereby appointed as a municipal law enforcement officer in and for the City of Pickering in order to ascertain whether the provisions of By-laws 5728/00 and 1769/83 or their successors are obeyed and to enforce or carry into effect the said By- laws. The authority granted in section 1 hereto is specifically limited to that set out in section 1, and shall not be deemed, at any time, to exceed the authority set out in section 1. The appointment of any or all the persons listed in section 1 shall expire upon the persons ceasing to be employees of the Town of Whitby or ceasing to be an employee responsible for carrying out animal control services or upon the Town of Whitby ceasing to be an agent of the City of Pickering for the purposes of carrying out animal control services, whichever shall occur first. BY-LAW read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 15th day of January, 2001. Wayne Arthurs, Mayor Bruce Taylor, Clerk 017 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2001 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR HOLLAND SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MCLEAN WHEREAS the Corporation of the City of Picketing has made an on-going commitment to youth and to providing positive outlets Ibr youth to express themselves: and WHEREAS several meetings xvere held on an ad-hoc basis with community members and youth organizations where there was an expressed desire to see a broader opportunity for community input and facilitation of partnerships; and WHEREAS youth programs, youth centres and youth initiatives undertaken by not-for- profit organizations augment actions t~en by the Corporation of the City of Pickering and greatly benefit our community as a ~'hole; NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Pickering establish a Youth Partnership Initiative to w'ork co-operatively with the Youth Council, youth organizations, community members and students to facilitate new programs, drop-in- centres and activities aimed at gMng greater opportunity tbr youth to participate in our community; and THAT the Youth Partnership Initiative be comprised of three community members, a student representative from Picketing High, Dunbarton High and Pine Ridge Secondary Schools. a representative from the Youth Council, a representative fi'om the YMCA, a representative from Human Resources Development Canada and one member of Pickering City Council; and THAT the membership of the Youth Partnership Initiative be determined by Council prior to February 15, 2001 and that subsequent representatives be selected by Council, along with other committee selections, in the beginning of each new term of Council; and THAT the Corporation of the City of Pickering give a donation to any not-for-profit organization in the city that rents space for the expressed purpose of assisting youth an amount equal to the city portion of their tax bill: and THAT the Region of Durham be requested to lb[low the City of Pickering's lead and offer a donation equal to the regional portion of the tax bill for similar organizations across the Region; and THAT this motion be circulated to Roger Anderson. Regional Chairman, Durham Region. CARRIED MAYOR 0.'18 NOTICE OF MOTION DATE: JANUARY 15, 2001 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BRENNER SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JOHNSON WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Picketing has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); and WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the "Don Beer Arena addition and renovation" project (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"); and WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; and WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby resolves that the Clerk is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative. Bta/nom3 CARRIED: MAYOR 017 DATE: JANUARY 15, 2001 MOVEDBY: COUNCILLOR HOLLAND SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR MCI.EAN WHEREAS the Corporation of the City or' Pickering has made an on-going commitment to youth and to providing positive outlets Ibr youth to express themselves: and WHEREAS several meetin,,s=, xverc held on an ad-hoc basis with community members and youth organizations where there was an expressed desire to see a broader opportunity tbr community input and thcilitation of partnerships: and WHEREAS youth programs. >outh centres and youth initiatives undertaken by not-for- profit organizations augmem actions taken by the Corporation of the City of Pickering and greatly benefit our community as a whole: NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of thc Citx of Pickering establish a Youth Partnership Initiative to work co-operatively with the Youth Council. youth organizations, community members and students to facilitate new programs, drop-N- centres and activities aimed at giving greater opportunity lbr youth to participate in our community; and THAT the Youth Partnership initiative be comprised of three community members, a student representative from Pickering High, Dunbarton High and Pine Ridge Secondary Schools, a representative from the Youth Council, a representative from the YMCA, a representative from Human Resources Development Canada and one member of Pickering City Council; and THAT the membership of the Youth Partnership initiative be determined by Council prior to February 15, 2001 and that subsequent representatives be selected by Council, along with other committee selections, in the beginning of each new term of Council; and THAT the Corporation of the Cit5 of Picketing ~ive a donation to any not-ibr-profit organization in the city that rents space ~br the expressed purpose of assisting youth an amount equal to the city portion of their tax bill: and T}IAT the Region of Durham be requested to lbllow the City of Pickering's lead and offer a donation equal to the regional portion of the tax bill for similar organizations across the Region; and THAT this motion be circulated to Roger Anderson. Regional Chairman, Durham Region. '~ CARRIED MAYOR 0]_8 NOT CE OF MOTION DATE: JANUARY 15, 2001 MOVED BY: COUNCILLOR BRENNER SECONDED BY: COUNCILLOR JOHNSON WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round I Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); and WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirement,s, as set out in the Guidebook and intends t0 _?_ub.~it a,,!etter' of intent for qualifying the new--m~-i-p~pose-facitity in the East Duffin'5' Pli-ea project (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; and - WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"); and WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; and WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; and WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by'the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby resolves that the Clerk is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round I of the SCTP initiative. BtWnom3 CARRlED: MAYOR Januaw 15, 2001 CAO ~ECEIVED: ~ OPERATIONS & ENIERGENCT SERVICES DE Thomas J. Quinn Chief Administrative Officer Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Subject: Don Beer Expansion Further to my recent update related to tine addition of a third pad at Don Beer Arena. Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) haxe advised that it would appear that the 85' wide ice surface may be accommodated on the site. Pending confim~ation later this week, I would continue to present the Don Beer expansion as a viable option. I trust this information is helpful. Everett Buntsma EB:mld Copy' Division Head, Culture & Recreation ~-~' OAO OPERATIONS & EMERGENCY SERVICES DEP~tUU'xa'k-'~-P~ January 10, 2001 To: From: Thomas J. Quirm Chief Achninistrative Officer Everett Buntsma Director, Operations & Emergency Services Don Beer Arena Expansion Subject: FWD/COPY/CiRCULATE TO: ;:'P! ,:: DEVEL T ! CLERK _L~J ~ E G a U ": :':Z,7 c: Please be advised that I have recently discussed the expansion of the Don Beer Arena with Barry Knowle, Chief,~-chitect at Totten, Simms, Hubicki. He has advised that a preliminary visual, on-site measurement by Hydro One has determined that an 85' wide ice surface may not be acconm~odated on the west side of Don Beer Arena. As such, Barry has prepared detailed drawings tbr Hydro to examine for both an 85' and 80' wide ice surface. It is reconmmnded by the writer that if an 85' widc ice surface cannot be accommodated that we not proceed with expansion of the Don Beer Arena. We m'e hopeful that we will have a final determination from Hydro One engineers early next week. Should the expansion plans be cancelled I would recommend that we proceed to acquire a suitable site on Provincial tm~ds or near Brock Road North suitable for a multi pm-pose facility. The facility should include but not be limited to a twin pad arena, fire hall auld other recreational and cultural an~enities. This is forwarded for your information and update. EB :told Copy: Division Head, Culture & Recreation cr\donbeerexpansion\cr3040 o oooo~ §§oo~ >u. 0'~ ~ 10 02_1 Ontario SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships Round I Program Criteria and Application Guidebook December 2000 The Ontario SuperBuild Corporation · 7 Queen's Park Crescent, 6th floor, Frost Building South Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y7 · Tel: 1-866-219-5001 · Fax: (416) 325-8851 · E-mail: Info@SuperBuild.gov. on.ca Building Ontario's Future · B~tir I'avenir de I'Ontario 022 Applicant's Guide to Submitting a Proposal The Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships (SCTP) Initiative, Round 1 The purpose of the SuperBuild SCrP initiative is to renew, enhance and improve municipally- owned or endorsed local sport, recreation, cultural and tourism facilities, and major cultural and tourist attractions owned by provincial or not-for-profit organizations. SuperBuild's objectives for SCTP include: · Encouraging local and regional economic development; Improving the condition and quality of local sport, recreation, cultural and tourism facilities; Improving the quality and market position of Ontario's major cultural and tourist attractions; Finding new and better ways to finance and deliver infrastructure, including greater use of public-private partnerships; and, · Improving infrastructure planning and management. SCTP is a five-year, $300 million program. All SCTP projects must create or enhance public infrastructure. Several rounds of competitive, criteria-based funding will take place. The timing and purpose for each round will be announced prior to the round. Round I will include two application options: Option 1: Public health and safety infrastructure projects. Option 2: New, expansion and renovation projects. Municipalities applying to this program must provide assurance (in the form of a council resolution) that they are in compliance or in the process of coming into compliance with the new Drinking Water Protection Regulation (DWPR). The application should include a copy of the Consolidated Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment. Who ma~ Round 1 wil~ have two separate streams that will not compete directly against each other. The two streams are: Municipal Stream: Local sport, recreation, cultural and tourism facilities throughout Ontario. Provincial Stream: Major cultural and tourist attractions/agencies. Eligible applicants include the following: All municipalities, local services boards (or other appropriate local authorities in un- organized territories) and First Nations Not-for-profit, private sector organizations or other public sector organizations with municipal support in the form of a council resolution Major cultural and tourism agencies/attractions owned by the Province or a not-for-profit organization. In some circumstances, the lead applicant for a municipal stream project may be a non- governmental or private sector organization rather than the municipality itself. The municipal council, or the appropriate local authority must endorse the application as its highest sport, cutture and tourism infrastructure priority. In some cases, the municipa!ity may also be required to be legally and financially accountable for project implementation. 2 The provincial stream is intended to support major attractions with provincial, national or international markets. How man__~_~lications can be submitted to Round 17 Each eligible municipal stream applicant (municipality, local services board or First Nation) may submit or endorse only one application in Round 1. Each eligible provincial stream applicant (major cultural and tourist attractions/agencies) may submit or endorse only one application in Round 1. Each eligible applicant may only apply for one of the two application options. An application will normally consist of one project. If projects are reasonably related to each other, an application may include more than one project. If an applicant chooses to include more than one similar project in its application several recreational facilities), the quality of the business case for the application as a whole will be evaluated. The facility is used for sport, recreation, cultural, heritage or tourism purposes; and, The facility is open to the public or is available for public use or benefit throughout the year or the appropriate season of the year. Applications must be consistent with one of the two application options for Round 1: Public health and safety infrastructure projects Public health and safety examples include projects that: Er, sure compliance with building code, fire code, health, environmental and safety standards (e.g., repair/replacement of deteriorating structures, roof repairs/upgrades, fire alarm systems/escapes/exit improvements, etc.); Safeguard the safety of participants, spectators/audiences, or staff (e.g., shock absorbent ice rink boards/higher ice rink glass, security systems, etc.); Enhance accessibility (e.g., ramps and railings, vehicle access, elevator improvements, etc.). O23 What kind of infrastructure is eligible in Round 17 All projects must create or improve public infrastructure. An applicant may only apply for infrastructure projects in its area of responsibility. Public infrastructure is defined as follows: Publicly or privately owned fixed capital assets in Ontario for public use or benefit; Includes property, buildings, structures, machinery and equipment and other capital assets; New, expansion and renovation projects Proposals include projects that: Expand existing facilities to meet growing demand (e.g., additional seating capacity, new ice surfaces, enhanced accessibility, etc.); Build new facilities; Extend the useful lives of existing assets (e.g., major renovation projects); What resolutions are required? For municipal stream projects, the municipal council or the appropriate local authority must pass a resolution that the application submitted is its highest sport, culture and tourism infrastructure priority. tf the applicant is a non-governmental organization rather than the municipality itself, such resolutions are still required. For provincial stream projects, the appropriate governing body must endorse the application submitted as its highest sport, culture and tourism infrastructure priority. Municipalities applying to this program must provide assurance (in the form of a council resolution) that they are in compliance or in the process of coming into compliance with the new Drinking Water Protection Regulation (DWPR). The application should include a copy of the Consolidated Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment. Organizations applying for an option 2 project (new, expansion and renovation) must provide assurance (in the form of a resolution from the municipal council or the appropriate governing body) that they do not have arty outstanding public health and safety projects. What criteria will be used to evaluate proposals? Six criteria will be used to evaluate proposals: The need for the project (e.g., the public health and safety concerns that will be addressed, the demand for renovation or expansion); The technical quality and innovative features of the project (e.g., demonstrates new and better ways of providing infrastructure, encourages inter-municipal co-operation; innovative design, implementation, financing, delivery, etc.); The cost-efficiency of the proposed infrastructure; Partner contributions (e.g., leverages maximum investment from other sources of funding: private sector, federal, municipal, other funding partners, own-source revenue); The quality of the financial plan for the project, including plans to cover the operating and capital costs where appropriate; and, The adequacy of the applicant's long-term capital asset management plan for the project. How will the size of the grant be determined? Applicants are expected to contribute to project costs and seek partner contributions. Partner contributions will be part of the evaluation criteria. Projects approved by the Province may also be nominated by the Province for federal government funding under the Canada- Ontario Infrastructure Program. If the federal government chooses not to participate in any particular project, the Province may still participate provided other funding sources are identified. What costs are eligible? Eligible Costs Eligible investment expenditures must be directly related to the project and be expenditures that would not have otherwise been incurred by the applicant. In general, eligible costs include: · Acquisition of fixed capital assets (including 4 technology costs) including all applicable taxes but excluding any tax rebates for which the applicant is eligible; · Business planning costs directly related to the proposed capital project; · Professiona! fees (design, engineering, legal and accounting); · Transportation and delivery costs; · Installation and renovation costs; Specialized training costs directly related to the project (e.g., training on new equipment); · Project management fees; and, · Certain studies directly related to the project. Expenditures must be actual cash outlays to third parties that can be documented througt~ paid invoices or receipts. Evidence of payment (e.g., cancelled cheques and/or bank statements) and supporting documentation must be made available to the Province when requested and maintained for audit purposes. In-kind contributions will generally not be counted towards an applicant's share. The provincial contribution will be calculated on the basis of actual cash contributions by municipalities, agencies and other partners. Where the value of sub-contracts for work or services exceeds $25,000, applicants must demonstrate that a competitive process has been used. At least three written tenders must be obtained, unless the supplier has previously been chosen through a competitive process, or the supplier is expected to provide specialized expertise that is not otherwise readily available. Where professional services are used, evidence of a contract may be required. Ineligible costs 025 The following costs are not eligible for SCTP funding: · Costs of developing the business case for the purposes of applying to SuperBuild; General feasibi!ity studies or other costs not oirectly related to the proposed project; · Costs related to the operation and maintenance of capital assets; · Costs associated with obtaining a necessary approval; and, · Land acquisition costs. Are studies to determine needs eligible? To meet the program requirements for identif~'ing cost-effective and innovative solutions, the cost of studies that are directly related to the proposed project will be considered eligible expenses under the SCTP program. Eligible types of studies include the following: · Architectural, engineering and heritage studies related to a specific project; · Risk assessment and technical studies; and, · Environmental assessments. How will the approval process work? The applications will be assessed by a competitive process according to SuperBuild's evaluation criteria for the SCTP program. Following the review of the applications, final decisions on the level of funding for Round 1 and the applications to be supported will be 026 announced. Successful applicants (and their partners) will be required to sign a Letter of Agreement (e.g., a contract with the Province of Ontario). Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program Projects approved by the Province may also be nominated by the Province for federal government funding under the Canada- Ontario Infrastructure Program. Projects eligible for funding under the Canada- Ontario Infrastructure Agreement will be reviewed by the federal government to determine what proposals will receive funding under the terms of that agreement. If the federal government chooses not to participate in any particular project, the Province may still participate provided other funding sources are identified. How to apply? 1. Submit letter of intent. 2. If approved, submit complete application. Letters of intent and applications to be submitted to: The Ontario SuperBuild Corporation 6th Floor, Frost Building South 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto, Ontario M7A 1Y7 Fax: (416) 325-8851 This guide can be downloaded from the SuperBuild Web site: www. SuperBuild.gov. on.ca Should you require additional information about SCTP, please contact SuperBuild, or call toll-free 1-866-219-5001. Applicants planning to apply for SCTP Round 1 initiatives must submit 5 copies of a letter of intent by February 2, 2001. The letter of intent should include a brief description of the project, how it meets SCTP's objectives, the 6 total estimated cost of the project, and potential partner contributions. For municipal stream applicants, a resolution passed by the mun:cipal council or appropriate local authority endorsin9 the project as the highest sport, culture and tourism infrastru~ure priority must be included with the letter. Municipalities should also include a council resolution indicating that they are in compliance or in the process of coming into compliance with the Drinking Water Protection Regulatiop. The application should include a copy of the Consolidated Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment. For provincial stream project~, the appropriate governing body must endorse the application submitted as its highest sport, culture and tourism infrastructure priority. Organizations applying for an option 2 project (new, expansion and renovation) must provide assurance (in the form of a resolution from the municipal council or the appropriate governing body) that they do not have any outstanding public health and safety projects. A letter of intent template is attached as Schedule A. The template is also available on the SuperBuild web site or upon request from SuperBuild or the regional offices of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation or the Ministry of Tourism. The letter of intent must be approved before the project application may be submitted. The deadline for submitting project applications for SCTP Round I is March 31, 2001. Applications may be submitted prior to that date. Applicants must submit a business case for their infrastructure proposal. Applicants are required to complete all components of the business case. The complexity of the business case should reflect the value of the project and the funds required. The business case for the project should include the following material: Title Page listing the name, address, date prepared, contact name, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. 2. Table of Contents listing all sections and page numbers. A Project Summary, describing what the project proposes to accomplish, why it is needed and how it meets SCTP's public health and safety or new/expansion/renovation objectives. The Objective(s) of the proposed project and how they relate to the objectives of SCTR An Applicant Profile including the names, addresses, and contact information for all partners (individuals, businesses, organizations, communities) in the proposed project. Describe each partner's role, experience and capabilities related to infrastructure projects and their financial contributions (cash and in-kind). A Needs Assessment outlining the research conducted and evidence of the need for the project. 7. A Technical Analysis, which identifies and explains: · The technical features of the project in clear, easy-to-understand language; · Why the proposed project is the best technical solution; · The innovative characteristics of the proposed project; and, · Why the project is the most cost- efficient solution. 10. 11. 027 A Detailed Project Work Plan, including a description of key milestones and activities, activity locations, timelines and costs. Indicate the knowledge, skill and expertise of required project staff and management and the roles and responsibilities that they will be assigned. Include knowledge and skill sets of consultants or any other technical experts contributing to the project. Performance Measures, including a list of performance objectives for the project and a plan for their measurement. Suitable measures of the successful and timely completion of the project are required. Contingency plans covering all key risks to the project should be included. An Impact Statement clearly describing the benefits and any potential adverse effects of the project. A Financial Plan detailing the sources and uses of funds for the project. Sources include the applicant, non-governmental partners (the source of all donations, sponsorships or other partner funding must be identified), other governments (municipal, provincial and federal), and the funds expected from SCTP. The plan must include information as to how financial contributions from Ontario and Canada are required to enable implementation, enhance the scope or accelerate the timing of the proposed projects. Contributions must be classified either as cash or in-kind (non-cash contributions to the project by the applicant or others). Totals must be provided. A detailed budget describing each of the major costs must be included. A cash flow statement must be included. The plan must also include a detailed description of how operating and capital costs will be covered. 12. Any resolutions or endorsements that are required. 13. Other Required Information that may be requested as part of the application: a. Proof of. ability to raise other funds; b. Proof of ability to cash flow the project; c. Proof that the required permits and approvals have been obtained; and, d. Copies of the most recently reviewed or audited financial statements for all project applicants. 14. A Long-Term Capital Asset Management Plan for the infrastructure created or improved by the project, demonstrating that your municipality or agency will ensure that funds are provided for the operating, maintenance and future replacement of the infrastructure and that full costs are covered where appropriate. Please submit five (5) unbound copies of the complete application to SuperBuild. The complete application includes the business case required for the project. Keep a copy for your records. Confidentiality Application forms and supporting material submitted to the Province of Ontario will be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any information submitted in cor:fidence should be clearly marked "CONFIDENTIAL" by the applicant. Inquiries about confidentiality should be directed to SuperBuild. 8 Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships Initiative Sample Municipal Resolution for Round 1 (Options I and 2) Applicants* 029 WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the of (the "Municipality") has received and considered the Government of Ontario SuperBuild Corporation Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships ("SCTP") initiative Round 1 Application Guidebook (the "Guidebook"); AND WHEREAS Council has assessed its capital priorities against the SCTP initiative Round 1 application requirements as set out in the Guidebook and intends to submit a letter of intent for qualifying the .... project (the "Project") for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; AND WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality is compliant or in the process of gaining compliance with the new Ministry of Environment Drinking Water Protection Regulation, Ontario Regulation 459/00 made August 9, 2000 ("DWPR"); AND WHEREAS Council considers the Project to be its highest sport, recreational, cultural or tourism infrastructure priority for the Municipality; [NOTE: add the following clause for Option 2 projects only:] AND WHEREAS Council confirms that the Municipality does not have any outstanding public health and safety issues or projects affecting its existing sport, recreational, cultural and tourism facilities; AND WHEREAS Council has made this resolution on the understanding that the recitals set out herein will be relied upon by the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation in considering the Project application for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the of hereby resolves that the Clerk is directed to submit a letter of intent to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation respecting the qualification of the Project for funding under Round 1 of the SCTP initiative. Enacted and passed this day of ,2000. Mayor/Reeve Clerk/Clerk-Treasurer [Corporate Seal]* NOTE: this form of resolution is to be utilized with all necessary changes by local authorities (e.g. local services boards) submitting a letter of intent to qualify a project for SCTP initiative Round I funding which are not municipal corporations.