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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2004 . . . ~ Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON June 14, 2004 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 14, 2004, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 8:00 p.m.) Manager of Emergency Services, M. Creighton (attended until 7:20 p.m.) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 8:00 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:20 p.m.) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (attended until 7:45 p.m.) Assistant Director of Community Services, B. Taylor (attended until 7:20 p.m.) Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:45 p.m.) Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco (attended until 7:20 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #C-303-04 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 31,2004, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . " Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 F21.GE - 2- June 14,2004 Councillor Trim commented on the usage of the community service facilities for functions other than sports. The Garnet B. Rickard Complex hosted the "Racing against Drugs" which consisted of 1500 students from Clarington. Futhermore, he announced that the Ontario Management Insititute recognized 40 groups from across Ontario. Two hundred and fifty crossing guards were also hosted by the Garnet B. Rickard Complex. Councillor Pingle attended the Lightening Bolt Awards and announced that the following four Clarington employees received this award: Captain Ron Klosinski Firefighter Frank Azevedo Firefighter Randy Cowan Firefighter Jeff Dawson. Councillor Foster attended the Rick Hansen "Wheels in Motion" held Sunday, June 13, 2004; it was a great success. He congratulated Clarington for their participation in the event and stated Clarington was "neck to neck" for the top of the 30 communities that participated. Resolution #C-304-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Items 1-9 and I - 17. "CARRIED" John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, thanking Council for a copy of their correspondence to Premier McGuinty in support of the City of Vaughan's resolution regarding municipalities receiving funds through a share of the revenues from toll highways or through taxes/payments in lieu provided by toll highways. He generally agrees that municipalities need new sources of revenue. At the same time, we all want improved transportation infrastructure. As new highways are developed, adjacent land becomes more valuable and the municipality should benefit from an increase in taxes produced by higher assessment. However, he also supports a percentage of the gas tax being turned over to municipalities and perhaps a percentage of toll fees being made available to municipalities. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 2 C10.DU 1- 3 C06.CL 1-4 C06.HW 1- 5 C06.CE 1- 6 C10.MO 1-7 C10.MO 1- 8 D02.GE - 3 - June 14, 2004 Willis & Marilyn Barraball, 3499 Concession Road 7, Orono advising Council they believe the Regional Chair should be a directly elected position. Minutes of the Clarington Public Library meeting dated April 28, 2004. Minutes of the Clarington Hwy. 407 Community Advisory Committee meeting dated May 18, 2004. Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated May 18, 2004. Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa advising of the following staff appointments: City Manager - Robert (Bob) Duignan Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services - Rick Stockman Acting Commissioner of Operational Services - Mike Bellamy. P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising that Regional Council passed the following resolution: "THAT Local Transit Initiative Funding included in the 2004 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Budget be allocated to the Area Municipalities in accordance with Attachment #1 of Report #2004-F-35 of the Commissioner of Finance, and the Area Municipalities be advised accordingly." The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing thanking Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham, for his correspondence and submission from Council regarding community improvement provisions in the Planning Act and related provisions in the Municipal Act. The Ontario government introduced Bill 26, the proposed Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2003, to address Ontario citizens' concerns, to help build clean, vibrant communities, and to discourage urban sprawl. Mr. Anderson's concerns and suggestions will be considered as part of the review of the Municipal Act. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-10 D02.GE I - 11 R01.GE 1-12 P14.GE 1-13 C07.GE 1-14 C06.CE - 4 - June 14,2004 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing the government is moving forward to strengthen Ontario's communities by talking to Ontarians about reforming the Ontario Municipal Board and the land-use planning system. The introduction of Bill 26, Strong Communities (Planning Amendment) Act, 2003 was a major step to planning reform. Ron Albright, P. Eng., Totten Sims Hubicki, advising Council that at a meeting held on May 31, 2004 Mr. Chris Fredericks addressed the issue of Report PSD-058-04 - Heritage Designation. During his delegation, Mr. Fredericks referred to Totten Sims Hubicki. Mr. Fredericks is a past employee of the company. The opinions he expressed do not represent the views of the company and Totten Sims Hubicki was mentioned purely as evidence of his previous professional experience. Mr. Fredericks has been asked to refrain from using the company name when commenting. John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, submitting to Council a copy of correspondence he received from The Honourable John Gerresten, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding suggestions to better control of vicious dogs as discussed with Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington. The Minister has reiterated that there are powers already given to municipalities under the Municipal Act 2001 and the Dog Owners' Liability Act. Should the municipality feel additional powers are necessary, he would be pleased to pursue this issue. Association of Municipalities of Ontario advising Council that Premier Dalton McGuinty and Michael Bryant, Minister Responsible for Democratic Renewal, introduced legislation to set fixed dates for provincial elections to be held on the first Thursday in October every four years, commencing Thursday, October 4,2007. The legislation would establish a twenty-eight day campaign period. Jim Schell, Chair, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, introducing the new brand identity for Conservation Ontario - the umbrella organization endorsed by and representing the province's 36 Conservation Authorities. This includes a statement of values, revitalized logo and a new tagline symbolizing the heart of Ontario's Conservation Authorities. The new logo embodies a number of key . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 15 C06.CE 1- 16 E05.GE - 5 - June 14, 2004 elements: different tree types, flowing water, terrestrial and aquatic habitat, the big "C" for conservation and the inset "0" for Ontario. The brand identity conveys who they are, what they do and how they do it. J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, submitting to Council a copy of the 2004 Budget, approved by the CLOCA Board of Directors on May 18, 2004 as approved by the following resolution: "THAT the proposed 2004 Budget Estimates totaling $5,875,805 be approved as presented; THAT the Region of Durham be requested to approve an operating levy of $1,846,600 and a capital levy of $1,475,000; THAT projects outlined in the Budget Report be adopted as projects of the Authority; and THAT copies of the 2004 Budget Report be distributed to the Region of Durham and member municipalities for their information on projects and programs of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority." Kim Mandzy, Project Scientist, Sierra Legal Defence Fund, requesting the Ministry of the Environment to place a moratorium on the use of sound-sorb until the Ministry can present evidence that groundwater contamination does not exist or that the use of this product poses no significant health risk. It was recognized in the Ministry White Paper on Watershed-Based Source Protection Planning that "source water protection is the first barrier in an approach to ensure safe drinking water that safeguards the water in our lakes, rivers and aquifers". Although it is recognized that opportunities for waste diversion ought to be sought wherever possible, it is submitted that waste diversion should not have the effect of spreading contaminants. . Council Minutes -6- June 14, 2004 COMMUNICATIONS 1 -18 E05.GE Catherine Brown, Acting Assistant Deputy Minister, Integrated Environmental Planning Division, Ministry of Environment, advising of a proposal to the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry to amend the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (0. Reg. 170/03) that may affect municipal drinking water. The ministry is prepared to look at options for making the regulation more workable for small communities and rural water systems in the context to the O'Connor recommendations. 1-19 E06.0N James G. Young, M.D., Commissioner of Emergency Management, forwarding Nuclear Emergency Information brochures that Ontario Power Generation, in conjunction with Emergency Management Ontario, Durham Region and the City of Toronto, will be mailing to residents near the Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generation Stations. The brochures will state what to do in an emergency. We can assist by having staff inform any callers that there is no reason for concern and reassure them the brochure is purely educational and does not reflect any increase possible terrorist or nuclear threat to our community. . 1- 20 M02.GE Marilyn Cole, Campaign Officer, Friends of Second Marsh inviting Council to their fundraising Bike Rally to be held on August 22, 2004 at 8:30 a.m. The route will begin at the General Motors headquarters parking lot in Oshawa, to Darlington Provincial Park and then to OPG Darlington Green Corridor and end at the General Motors parking lot for entertainment, food and prizes. 1-21 SOO.GE Bruce F. Smith, Executive Director, Lakeridge Health Whitby Foundation, providing Council with a copy of their Strategic Plan 2004 - 2005. 1- 22 D02.GE The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing submitting to Council an information package containing three consultation discussion documents and questionnaires regarding key aspects of Ontario's land-use planning system. Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated May 20, 2004. 1-23 C06.CL 1- 24 P03.NU Mayor Sutton, Chair CANHC, Municipality of Kincardine, writing to the Nuclear Waste Management Organization advising that a recent meeting the subject of peer review funding for NWMO documents and process was discussed. The consensus was that the NWMO should consider funding pre-approved reviews of the NWMO documents and process. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 9 L11.GE 1- 17 C06.CL - 7 - June 14, 2004 The Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing announcing the government is taking the next step to sustain planned growth and build strong communities. The following is a series of public information sessions to be held in major centres across Ontario to get input from the public and key groups with interests in land-use planning on the government's reform initiative: June 8 Windsor June 29 Kingston June 10 Vaughan July 6 London June 15 Toronto Downtown July8 Thunder Bay June 16 Toronto East July 12 Ottawa June 17 Toronto West July 13 Oakville June 22 Hamilton/Niagara July 15 Sudbury June 24 Pickering An information package including three consultation discussion documents is available at www.planninqreform.ontario.ca or by calling 1-866-751-8082. Resolution #C-305-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1-9 be received for information. "CARRIED" William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association, writing the Clarington Museums and Archives Board Members advising of their disappointment and concern to learn that their invitation to Charles Taws to attend the fifth annual meeting of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association on May 19th, 2004 was prevented for political reasons - heritage designation. The annual meeting has offered an opportunity for a wide variety of neighbourhood topics to be addressed in a non-partisan and engaging manner and no other attendees felt that their position would be compromised by their participation. As a long-term member and active contributor to the Museum, he found the Museum's rebuff of our invitation distasteful and unacceptable. , . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 F18.GE - 8- June 14, 2004 Resolution #C-306-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item I -17 be tabled and referred to the "closed" session of Council later in the meeting. "CARRIED" Confidential Correspondence Item D - 27 was distributed under separate cover as a handout. Resolution #C-307-04 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, including the handout item, with the exception of Items D - 19 to D - 24, inclusive. "CARRIED" Ontario Road Builders' Association, Ontario Sewer & Watermain Construction Association, Toronto and Area Road Builders' Association, Heavy Construction Association of Toronto, Ontario Association of Foundation Specialists, and Ontario General Contractors' Association requesting that Council consider incorporation of some form of price indexing or escalation provisions for steel products in future contracts. If not introduced, fewer bids will be received for longer duration projects and contractors will be forced to gamble on future costs by building contingencies into their bids, which could end up exceeding the real cost escalation. Suppliers of steel products are quoting drastically higher prices than a few months ago, and, in many cases, are no longer prepared to quote firm prices. The current situation is very unstable and the duration of the current turmoil cannot be forecasted. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Corporate Services) > . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 T05.GE D-3 T09.GE D-4 M02.GE D-5 M02.GE -9- June 14, 2004 Bert Johnston, George Webster Cliff Trewin, residents of Concession Street, East, Bowmanville advising Council of a traffic incident on May 28, 2004 on Concession Street, West with a parked car. They believe the location of the island (west of Liberty Street and in the middle of Concession Street), the parking permitted on both sides of the road, and the changes of the curbs were contributing factors to the accident. They are requesting that this traffic concern be investigated. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Richard and Mary-Lou Brydson, 3384 Concession Road 7, Orono, LOB 1 MO making application to purchase an unused road that is contiguous to their lot on the west side, and running the length of their property. The use of the roadway is essential for their access to Concession Road 7; they cannot have direct access to Concession Road 7 because of the nearby river, which is the headwater of the Ganaraska River. Historically, all past owners of their property have used this unused road as their driveway. All residents at this property use this as a driveway. Securing this as their driveway would mean a safer environment for their family and all subsequent residents. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Sandy White and Carol Reilly, Public Health Nurses, Injury Prevention Program, Falls Prevention, Regional Municipality of Durham, requesting Council to declare the week of October 17 - 23, 2004 as "Falls Prevention Week". Falls prevention is an important issue since approximately one in three seniors fall each year and falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among seniors. (Proclaimed) Derryn V. Gill, Chair, Board of Directors, Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SBHAO), requesting Council to declare June as "Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month". Hydrocephalus and spina bifida are life long, complex conditions for which there is no cure. Left untreated they may even cause death. SBHAO has been committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. (Proclaimed) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 M02.GE D-7 E06.GE D-8 E06.GE D-9 E06.GE D -10 E06.GE - 10- June 14,2004 District Lodge, requesting Council to declare the week of July 11 - 17, 2004 as "Orange Week". (Proclaimed) Rohini Patel raising concerns with light pollution in Courtice. The unused lighting and energy is causing unnecessary hassles in many different ways. Drivers are unsafe because of the light glare, distracting them fro obstacles in their path. Light pollution is also a great waste of energy; 30 percent of the light given off of street lamps just goes skywards. That relates to the other issue; that astronomers and scientists cannot study the night sky with the extra light in the way. (Correspondence referred to the Director of'Planning Services) Alicia VanderSanden and Tanya Cumming voicing their concerns about light pollution and the effect that it is having. Light pollution is the product of unused light, it makes the sky seem extremely bright above cities. It affects many people such as astronomers, sky watchers and drivers. This also affects the environment. Migratory birds in particular are affected by this because they are distracted by the city lights and lighted windows. Light pollution is also a huge waste of energy and money. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Krista Raps bringing forward the issue of light pollution. This is unused artificial light caused by large populated areas. It is blocking the view of the stars and clear night sky. It is frustrating sky watchers and astronomers. Light pollution causes us to use 30 percent more energy than needed and power drains on our already stressed generators. The glare can cause road hazards and problems for birds. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Nicole Urbanowicz and Tracey Jingco voicing concerns with light pollution. People are wasting energy more and more each day. They believe wasting electricity is wrong and they conserve as much as possible. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) . Council Minutes - 11 - June 14, 2004 COMMUNICATIONS D - 11 E06.GE Anthony Estrela and Brandon Dragota voicing concerns about light pollution. This is wasting electricity, thereby wasting money. Unnecessary light can flash into drivers' eyes and the motorists can cause accidents. It can kill birds by the light flashing in their eyes causing them to crash down fro the sky and to the ground. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D -12 R06.GE Kristen Merrett requesting more after school activities. A lot of teenagers are getting into trouble because they have little to do in a small town like Courtice. More activities could be started at the Courtice Community Center or another public place. She suggests sports, music, drama, art, debate groups, martial arts or any number of different activities. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Community Services) D -13 P04.GE Katherine Michelle MacGirr expressing her concerns over the current issue of the public use of chemicals on lawns versus the use of them on the grounds of golf courses. This sounds completely hypocritical to her. (Correspondence referred to staff for response) . D -14 T06.GE Doug DeBoo advising of his concern of using sand on the roads north of Taunton Road during winter months. It woks great, but when the snow melts it leaves a mess on the roads, on the sidewalk, even in the ditches. It would be a lot better to use salt everywhere. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) D -15 P01.GE C. Mahur writing of her concern with a helicopter flying too low over the subdivision of Sandringham and Trulls Roads. Her townhouse was shaking and making loud cracking noises from the roof and floors even after the helicopter finally left. Children were crying, dogs were barking; the whole neighbourhood was terrorized. There are already concerns with the construction of the homes. She asks that the practice of flying helicopters so low be stopped. (Correspondence referred to the Durham Regional Police and to the Director of Engineering) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 0-16 P01.GE D -1? T05.GE D - 18 M02.GE D - 25 D02.GE - 12- June 14, 2004 Phil Bird writing with his concerns related to the new Regional Smoking By-law. He resides at Wilmot Creek, where they have a Community Centre called "The Wheelhouse". Several of the residents head down to The Wheelhouse in the morning to meet with their friends to share conversation and a smoke in the "Smoking Room". These people are in their late sixties to late eighties and have probably been smoking since their teens. As of June 1 this tradition will end because of the Regional Smoking By- law. He asks for an explanation of how a few select locations can be exempted from the new smoking legislation, but this little corner of his community cannot. (Correspondence referred to the Regional Municipality of Durham) Jean Quilter advising of her concerns with the use of Nelson Street as the main/only exit/entrance to and from the development of housing that is due to take place on the west side of Hunt Street. Why would northbound traffic be forced to travel south to exit the development, then have to travel north again? Logically it would seem that an exit should also be available in the north end for people who are not heading south towards the 401 area. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Flora and Clifford Curtis requesting permission to hold a fireworks display to close their family reunion on Saturday, July 31,2004. The reunion is being held on Tooley's Road and relatives from all over North America will be in attendance. They anticipate around 110 or more family members which have a history in residing on the street over the past 40 years. (Approved provided the organizers obtain a fireworks permit from the Municipal Law Enforcement Division) Jack Colville, 55 Lawrence Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3M?, voicing his concerns about the danger of walking on the Vanstone bridge. A railing should be installed to ensure the safety for pedestrians as vehicles speed by. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 26 F21.GE D -19 C10.MO - 13 - June 14, 2004 Peter Fallis, Fallis Fallis & McMillian, requesting Council's position on the MPAC assessment of RV units as land in private campgrounds. (Correspondence referred to the Director of FinancelTreasurer) Gary Clad, Manager of Council/Community Services and Deputy Clerk, City of Windsor, advising Council that at a meeting held on February 2, 2004 their Council passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) currently provides all assessment and relocation services to municipalities; and WHEREAS MPAC is both a monopoly and government agency; and WHEREAS there is no basis for price and service comparison as there are no other service providers. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Windsor City Council encourage the Province to consider all options, including the privatization of the property tax assessment function and that a copy of our resolution be sent to the Minister of Finance, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and to all Ontario municipalities with a population over 25,000 and further, that Council petition the Premier of the Province of Ontario to cap residential increases at no greater than five percent, and that the tax policy be reviewed in generaL" Resolution #C-308-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received for inforrnation. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 20 C10.MO - 14- June 14, 2004 Dawn Halcrow, CAO/Clerk, Municipality of Hastings Highlands, advising Council that their Council passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS, in its present form, O. Reg 170/03 imposes undue and extreme hardship on rural ratepayers, targeting municipalities and small businesses with punitive legislation, threatening the survival of rural economics across the province; AND WHEREAS Reg. 170 requires rural municipalities and applicable business owners to pay the cost of engineers' reports plus the costs for weekly water testing, the toll will be too great for small businesses to bear and many will have to close their doors; AND WHEREAS municipalities now overburden with costs of previous provincial downloading, the residential/commercial property tax base cannot carry the additional load of yet another major provincial program; AND WHEREAS our rural economy depends on tourism, and the services provided by small businesses, the draconian legislation of Reg. 170 will literally close the hand that feeds us; AND WHEREAS, recognizing that the recommendations of the Walkerton Inquiry deserve close attention, the rush to legislate "Safe Water" with Reg. 170 is counterproductive, and creates undue and harmful consequences for rural communities; AND WHEREAS a healthy rural economy is the backbone of Ontario, excessive regulations in Reg. 170 equally deserve close attention to preserve our rural economy; AND WHEREAS the Walkerton incident singularly exposed gross negligence, it was a wake-up call for "due diligence", calling for reasoned and affordable legislation that measures existing due diligence for "safe water" already in place; . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS . . - 15 - June 14, 2004 AND WHEREAS, the punitive requirements in Reg. 170 suggests that all drinking water in rural Ontario may be unsafe, the assumption is unreasonable, given the results of "safe" water tests from Health Units, every day; AND WHEREAS, the Provincial Government has not demonstrated a need for such drastic legislation, the need for engineers' reports or weekly testing is neither justified nor logistically feasible in remote rural areas; AND WHEREAS, residents see the waste of overprotective legislation daily in the news, they object to throwing more hard-earned wages down the drain to prove to Queen's Park that their already tested "safe" water is still "safe" to drink; AND WHEREAS, drinking water tests for residents are free at Health Units, Reg. 170 does not extend the same privilege to Municipalities or businesses; AND WHEREAS, such legislation should appropriately reflect the degree of need for public protection, versus the cost consequences for all Ontarians, Reg. 170 fails to meet this criteria on both counts; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Municipality of Hastings Highlands, on behalf of rural residential/commercial ratepayers in the Province of Ontario, request that the regulations in O. Reg. 170103 be revised: To properly assess need with affordability; to recognize that the property tax base cannot withstand further downloading of Provincial and Federal Government programs; to protect the survival of rural communities; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this motion be circulated to AMO, ROMA and all rural Municipalities in Ontario requesting their support and copies be forwarded to Premier Dalton McGuinty, MOE Minister Leona Dombrowsky, Tourism & Recreation Minister Jim Bradley, Municipal Affairs Minister John Gerretsen, Consumer & Business Services Minister Jim Watson, Economic Development & Trade Minister Joe Cordiano, Finance Minister Greg Sorbara, Public Infrastructure Renewal Minister David Caplan, Legislation & Regulation Commissioner Richard Patter, MPP Ottawa Centre." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 21 C12.GE D - 22 F28.GE - 16- June 14,2004 Resolution #C-309-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the resolution of the Municipality of Hastings Highlands regarding Ontario Regulation 170/03 be endorsed. "CARRIED" Ronn Hovianseian, Chair, Planet Earth Eco Youth Board, informing Council that the group would like to become an official youth-based environment committee to initiate and support environmental stewardship among local environmental youth organizations within the schools and communities around the province. Their vision is the youth of today and the youth of tomorrow, together act on preserving and restoring the planet earth. Resolution #C-31 0-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence from Ronn Hovianseian requesting the formation of Planet Earth Eco Youth Board be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" John Williamson, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, requesting Council to sign a petition in support of calling for the federal government to return over $2 billion in federal fuel tax revenues to Canada's municipalities. The CTF will be driving a van from Victoria to Ottawa to raise awareness of the tax component of gasoline and how little (less than 5%) that is reinvested by the government in roadway construction and maintenance. Their message is to direct half of gasoline and other fuel tax revenues toward roadway construction and maintenance. Resolution #C-311-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 23 M04.GE D - 24 AOO.GE D - 27 - 17 - June 14, 2004 The Honourable John Gerresten, Minister Responsible for Seniors, inviting Council to participate in the 2004 Senior of the Year Awards to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals who, after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2004. Resolution #C-312-04 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Murray Patterson be nominated for the 2004 Senior of the Year Awards. "CARRIED" Scott Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer, and Kathy Zammit, Chief Returning Officer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting nominations for the 2004-2005 AMO Board of Directors. A summary of the offices for each caucus and an estimate of the annual time commitment required is included. Resolution #C-313-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 24 be received for information. "CARRIED" Confidentiai Personnel Matter Resolution #C-314-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 27 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 18 - June 14, 2004 NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report June 7, 2004 Report #2 Confidential Report Resolution #C-315-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 7, 2004, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-316-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Confidential Report PSD-069-04 regarding a property matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS There were no items considered under this section of the agenda. Resolution #C-317-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2004-141 to 2004-155 inclusive, with the exception of 2004-151 and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2004-141 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Karam D. Singh) 2004-142 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 19- June 14, 2004 2004-143 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Middle Road Developments Inc.) 2004-144 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2172 from Part Lot Control (Vermont Village Homes Ltd.) 2004-145 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1389877 Ontario Ltd.) 2004-146 being a by-law to adopt Amendment NO.38 to the Clarington Official Plan (1389877 Ontario Ltd.) 2004-147 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, ON, K9A 5G6 to enter into an agreement for consulting services for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology Resources as per their proposal of May 25, 2004 2004-148 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Peninsula Contracting Inc. Fonthill, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Guide Rail Installation 2004-149 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2004-150 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Gay Company Limited, Courtice, Ontario to enter into an agreement for the Courtice Fire Station #4 and Durham Regional Policing Centre . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 20- June 14, 2004 2004-152 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Marshall Macklin Monaghan Limited, 80 Commerce Valley Drive, East, Thornhill ON, L3T 7N4 to enter into an agreement for consulting services for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology Resources, and Terrestrial Resources as per their proposal of May 25, 2004 2004-153 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Aquafor Beech Limited, 14 Abacus Road, Brampton, ON, L6T 5B7 to enter into agreement for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster I the area of Earth Sciences and Hydrogeology Resources, Terrestrial Resources, and Aquatic and Fishery Resources as per their proposal May 25, 2004 2004-154 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Niblett Environmental Associates Inc., 1484 Highway 7A, P.O. Box 160, Bethany, ON, LOA 1AO to enter into an agreement for consulting services for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of Terrestrial Resources Aquatic and Fishery Resources as per their proposal of May 25, 2004 2004-155 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and LGL Limited, Environmental Research Associates, 22 Fisher Street, King City, ON, L7B 1A6 to enter into an agreement for consulting services for the Environmental Impact Studies Roster in the area of Aquatic and Fishery Resources as per their proposal of May 25, 2004 "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 21- June 14, 2004 Resolution #C-318-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2004-141 to 2004-155 inclusive, with the exception of 2004-151 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson requested that staff delve into the feasibility of a skateboard ramp being installed in Edna Brown Park- Newtonville. Also, he requested that "Heritage Highway" signs be erected along Highway #2. Resolution #C-319-04 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Traffic Management Advisory Committee: Shane Morris E.A. (Fred) Johns Ward 1 Ward 2. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-320-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Correspondence Item D - 27 regarding a personnel matter, Correspondence Item I - 17 regarding a personnel matter, Confidential Report PSD-069-04 regarding a property matter, and to receive two verbal reports from the solicitor regarding legal matters. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAW - 22- June 14, 2004 Resolution #C-321-04 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session be ratified. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-322-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-151 and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time: 2004-151 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Gay Company Limited, Courtice, Ontario to enter into an agreement for the Courtice Fire Station #4 and Durham Regional Policing Centre "CARRIED" Resolution #C-323-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-151 be approved. CONFIRMING BY-LAW "CARRIED" Resolution #C-324-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-156 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of June 2004, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 23- June 14, 2004 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-325-04 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-156 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-326-04 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m. "CARRIED" Vf~v/~ MAYOR