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i V PAGE 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ October 20,2004 durhamregion.con Clanngtoa Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 info@municipality.clarington.on.ca S' MAYOR S CORNER i i PROTECTING OUR AGRICULTURAL LAND j Recent headlines and editorials have highlighted the pressure on farmlands in Clarington. Of course, farmers face other economic pressures pressures due to the BSE scare, farm subsidies around the world, our cheap food policy and the increasing increasing environmental regulations. But around Toronto, there is another enormous threat -urban sprawl. The challenges facing us are enormous. We live near the economic economic engine of Canada which is responsible for our high quality quality of life but creates great problems. The Province estimates that by 2031, there will be an additional four million people in the GTA-Hamilton area. What are the prospects if we do nothing and continue to grow as we have: the Province estimates that by 2031 average automobile travel times will increase by 45%; greenhouse gas emissions could increase by 25 %; new development development will consume 1000 square kilometers of valuable farmland. farmland. Is it any wonder that the Province has got back into the planning business with their Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe? The question of accommodating growth is on every- one's mind these days. The City of Toronto's Official Plan provides provides for 1 ' million new people within its borders. That still leaves 3 million to be accommodated in the surrounding regions! Council recently heard a presentation from the Urban Development Institute (UDI) on urban land supply issues in the Greater Toronto Area. UDI is arguing that to accommodate this growth, in addition to infilling and intensifying (i.e. rebuilding existing cities at higher densities); and the 100,000 acres of lands already designated for future urban development, there is the need for an additional 80,000 acres of new development land. That means that around Toronto an area three times the size of Clarington will be paved over in the next 30 years. The main difference between the Province's plan and the UDI plan is the ability to accommodate growth through intensification. The Province hopes that 40% of new growth will be accommodated accommodated through redevelopment at higher densities. The UDI expects that consumers will only accept 30% through intensification. intensification. In either scenario, large new urban development areas will be created. In either scenario, a more compact urban development development is contemplated. In Clarington we have been relatively isolated from the massive growth that has been experienced to the north and west of Toronto. However, we are experiencing an interest from developers developers that we have never seen before. The future of our community community will require the thoughtful input from our citizens, the detailed analysis by our staff and the careful consideration by Council. We will work to influence the Province's Growth Plan and the Region's Official Plan Review to reflect our values about growth. However, two things are for certain: we cannot put a moat 1 around the Municipality and stop all growth, and secondly, we cannot grow only through low density subdivisions. Let me assure you that members of Clarington Council recognize recognize the importance of agriculture to this Municipality. We formed the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington to provide a forum for the farming community to advise Council on a whole range of matters. Our Planning staff made submissions to the Greenbeit Task Force to request the Province to protect prime agricultural lands, including a permanent Greenbeit to separate Bowmanville and Courtice. In the many small and large planning decisions that are made every day,-we seek to protect prime agricultural land. Over the past three years 100% of agriculturally agriculturally designated land has been preserved. Unlike the development industry, Clarington Council does not view agricultural land simply simply as inventory for urban development. We will ensure that agriculture agriculture remains an important part of our future and work with our provincial and regional partners to contain sprawl. I urge you to get involved in the Provincial and Durham Region planning process. Information on the Provincial Greenbeit can be found at www.mah.gov.on.ca and information on the Provincial Growth Plan can be found at www.pir.gov.on.ca. The Regional Official Plan information can be found at www.region.durham.on.ca. Historic Pumpkin Bee at Clarke Museum (Kirby exit off Hwy 35/115) In the 1800's settlers would gather in Kirby to celebrate the Pumpkin. Join us at the Clarke Museum for the return of the Pumpkin Bee. Lots of fun activities for adults and children including; • Sack Races/Three Legged Races • Pumpkin Carving ' • A Pumpkin Toss 1 Baking Contest (bring your favourite pumpkin treat) • Old tyme Fiddle music Join us at the Clarke Museum and Celebrate the return of the Pumpkin Bee October 23rd, 2004 12:00 AM - 3:00 PM For more information call 905-623-2734 TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following following requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be recéived on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and daté. Tender, CL2004-35 - Supply, Delivery and Installation of Various Trees Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) Friday, October 29,2004 Plans, specifications and tender forms can be obtained at the Purchasing Office at the above address, on or after, Friday, October 15, 2004. A Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Lou Ann Blrkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, Ext. 402 Jerry Barber, C.P.P.O, Buyer 1 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 Ext. 250 Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 4 November 2004, at the Municipal Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6. Description of Land(s) Minimum Tender Amount Roll No. 18 17 010 020 00600 0000 1 Cedar Crest Beach, Bowmanville, PIN 26645-0012(LT), Lot 1 Plan 659 geographic Township of Darlington now Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40). File No. 03-01 $32,343.21 Roll No. 18 17 010 020 11718 0000 PIN 26606- 0046(LT) Lot 8 Plan 97 geographic Township of Darlington now Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40). File No. 03-04 $11,990.97 Roll No. 18 17 010 050 05810 0000 PIN 26603- 0011 (LT) Part Lot 29 and Part Lot 30, Concession 1 geographic Township of Darlington now Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) designated Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 40R13986. File No. 03-07 $ 13,385.67 Roll No. 1817 020 030 05500 0000 29 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville PIN 26624-0099(LT) Pt Lot 10 Block G Plan H50080 formerly in the Town of Bowmanville now in the Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) designated Part 1 on Reference Plan 10R2063. File No. 03-28 $ 29,437.77 Roll No. 18 17 030 130 01446 0000 PIN 26654- 0106(LT) Parcel 144-1 Section 10M827 Block 144 Plan 10M827 formerly in the Village of Newcastle now Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40). The Municipality of Clarington advises that access to thjs lot is blocked by a .3 metre reserve. File No. 03-49 $ 23,64° ' Community Corner », » m we if Halloween Dance at Newcastle Community Hall October 30 8:00 pm Costumes Optional $15:00/person For tickets contact Gord Robinson 905-623-3379 • 905-786-2940 Clarington Older Adult Association Flu Shots for Seniors - October 26,10:00 am ft* * Progressive Euchre - October 26, 7:30 pm Halloween Social - October 27, 2:00 pm \ * Variety Show - October 30, 7:30 pm Roll No. 18 17 030 1 30 18900 0000 PIN 26657- 0002(LT) Part Lot 28 Concession 2 geographic Township of Clarke formerly in the Village of Newcastle now in the Municipality of Clarington Regional Municipality of Durham (No. 40) designated Parts 1 and 2 on Reference Plan 10R3042. File No. 03-52 $ 23,265.44 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the. land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers,. ■ • This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the. vi . ' . Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality, has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Note: G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser. For further information regarding.this sale and a copy of the prescribed prescribed form of tender contact: Lou Ann Birkett Purchasing Manager The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 (905)623-3379 • ' Personal information contained on this form, collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and Regulations thereunder, will be used for the purposes of that Act. Questions should be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at the institution responsible for the procedures under that Act. Get ready for the Santa Claus Parade! The 43rd Annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade will take place on Saturday, November 20th. You can be a part of the magic by entering a float or filler. The deadline deadline for entries is November 1st. For more information visit www.bowmanvillesantaclausparade.com or call Debbie at 905-697-0874. Clarington Photo Contest has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please remember that the Muncipality ; of Clarington always welcomes photos of our community. We may even use them in our publications and where" - oossible, we will make every effort to recognize the photogràpher(s) Pingles Haunted Maze - ; Pingles Farm Market - Oct 22 - 30 Fall Festival - Newcastle - Oct 23 Hallowe'en Hike -. Gaharaska Forest Centre - Oct 30 Quilt Heritage Week - Nov 1 - 6 7th Miniature & Dollhouse Show & Sale - Nov 7 - Rickard Recreation Centre • ; sr Mayor John Million and Members of Council 5 of the Municipality of Clarington invite you to j Neighbourhood Network j Thursday, November 4, 2004 WtS'i': ■ 7:00 - 8:30 Ptywg&yfflp darnel n. Rickard Recreation k 2440 liny 02, Bomnamllle *■ ' ■v;! , • ^5: 11 Éftgiaf 'mm Mm Hair you lif'iinl'^bonl ilwjSocnir uuÿ Imtossc I Vo vAti know lion our Community stacks ip? | 1 ii is j! R ii #\ I ' h I do you know about the now tkimniunlly,Park? i ; f| T"' g GH the .riisu vra to thivr qiuvllmis ant mi hi s à m'll Xrfwort ,V-- I | pill 905-G2:iÿ37» tor additional kfermgkmj aC'j Notice of Public Meeting Amendment to the Clarington Official Plan - Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington will consider a proposed Official Plan Amendment, under Section 17 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. The proposed Official Plan Amendment would amend the Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan by various changes to the Secondary Plan to allow for the relocation of a portion of Port Darlington Road and East Beach Road and the enlargement of the East Beach portion of the Bowmanville " Waterfront district park. A key map identifying the Secondary Plan area affected by this amendment is shown below. ra r <*0u a m lit® y : - ' Lake Ontario ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you cannot attend the Public Meeting on this application you can make a deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, November 22nd, 2004, commencing at 7:00 p.m. Should you wish to appear before Council, you must register with the Clerks Department by the Wednesday noon, November 17th, 2004 to have your name appear in the Agenda. If you wish to make a written submission or if you wish to be . notified of subsequent meetings or the adoption of the proposed proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must submit a written request to the Clerk's Department, 2nd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6'. An Official Plan Amendment adopted by the Municipality of Clarington is forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval, unless it is determined during the review process that the Amendment is exempt from Regional approval.. For an exempt Amendment, the decision to adopt by Clarington Council becomes final, subject to any appeal during the statutory statutory appeal period. Additional information relating to the proposal is available for inspection between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Planning Services Department, 3rd Floor, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario ,L1 C 3A6, or by calling Faye Langmaid at (905) 623-3379, extension 216, or by e-mail at flang- maid@municlpality.clarington.on.ca. Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan PUBLIC MEETING The Municipality of Clarington will hold a public meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to make comments, Identify issues and provide additional information relative to the proposed changes to the Official Plan and Port Darlington Neighbourhood Secondary Plan. The public meeting will be held on: DATE: Monday, November 15th, 2004 TIME: 9:30 a.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville, Ontario APPEAL If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision for the proposed Official Plan Amendment to the Ontario Municipal Board does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or does not make written submissions before the proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted, the Ontario \ Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal. ; Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 18th day of J October, 2004. . jj David Crome, M.C.I.P., R.P.P. Director of Planning Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 www.municipality.clarington.on.ca