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Council Minutes
PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
November 8, 2004
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
November 8,2004, 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
Supervisor of Operations, P. Broome
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella
Director of Community Services, J. Carauna
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Divisional Chief of Emergency & Fire Services, B. Hesson
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Tennisco (attended until 7:34 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
A Moment of Silence was observed in recognition of Remembrance
Day.
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
Resolution #C-552-04
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
October 25, 2004 and the minutes of a special meeting of Council
held on November 1,2004, be approved.
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DELEGATIONS
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Pastor Doug Stevens, The Salvation Army, requested Council to
waive the fees of $40.25 per month for an "On Street Parking
Permit" for use on a municipal street. Pastor Stevens stated they
are a charitable non-profit organization which comes to the aid of
the community in times of distress and disaster. Their van is
parked in front of their residence in readiness of these
emergencies.
Gary Hammett addressed Council in opposition to the proposed
fence installation for the Storybook Homes Development on Auburn
Lane, Courtice. Mr. Hammett stated the fence will take away from
the esthetics of the subdivision and submitted a petition on behalf
of the residents. Mr. Hammett is requesting:
Council take the funds which were to be used to erect the fence
and redirect the money to a local charity; and
allow the developer, Halminen, to be released from the
Certificate of Completion.
Resolution #C-553-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Murray Paterson, thanking the Mayor and Members of Council for
the 2004 Senior Citizen of the Year Award.
Elsii Caetano Faria, Artist, Orono, applauding the efforts between
the Clarington Visual Arts Centre and the Rotary Club of
Bowmanville. The funding provided by the Rotary Club allowed for
the Clarington Visual Arts Centre physical changes and the
partnership is one that recognizes the important impact of cultural
and artistic organizations on the community at large.
Harold Sellers, Oak Ridges Trail Association, thanking Council for
their support in the trail opening ceremony at the Long Sault
Conservation Area. A special thank you to Councillor Schell, Chair
of CLOCA.
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Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated
October 18, 2004.
Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee
meeting dated September 14, 2004.
Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting
dated October 13, 2004.
Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated
October 19, 2004.
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee meeting dated October 19, 2004.
Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated October 7,2004.
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
meeting dated October 19, 2004.
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated October 21, 2004.
The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation,
submitting the Letter of Agreement to the Municipality of Clarington
related to the funding provided by the Province under the Dedicated
Gas Tax Funds for the Public Transportation Program. The
Municipality of Clarington will be eligible to receive an allocation of
$363,996 for the period October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005.
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The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation,
forwarding a copy of correspondence to John O'Toole, MPP,
thanking the MPP for the editorial on the extension of GO Transit
rail service to Clarington. The government's priorities for GO
Transit include increasing parking at GO Transit lots, putting more
trains on exiting lines and capacity improvements of the rail
infrastructure completion at Union Station and through Scarborough
before any additional services can be introduced.
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Linda DelGrande, Acting Library Director, Clarington Public Library
Board of Trustees, submitting to Council the audited financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 in accordance
with the Public Libraries Act.
Debra Taylor, Regional Director General, Transport Canada,
Ontario Region, advising the Mayor on the progress of the
Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations (PASZR). The
enactment of PASZR is necessary to protect against incompatible
development on lands surrounding the federal Pickering lands, so
that when the demand dictates, a safe and viable airport remains
an option.
Kevin Wilson, Transportation Planning and Design, the Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising of a "Public Open House" for
upgrading Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), Harmony Road
(Regional Road 33) and Townline Road (Regional Road 55), to be
held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at
Northview Community Centre, Oshawa.
Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor, The Corporation of the Township of
Uxbridge, thanking all who attended the annual golf tournament at
the Foxbridge Golf Course in Uxbridge. The event raised $2,400
for local charities and the "Fireflies" dragon boat team from Lindsay
raised $411 towards the fight against Cancer. The 2005 event is
scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2005.
Resolution #C-554-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D - 3, D - 7 and D - 11 to D -13,
inclusive.
"CARRIED"
John Greenfield, Secretary, Bowmanville and District Navy League,
requesting permission to hold Sea Cadet Tagging on
September 29, September 30, October 1, and October 2, 2005. As
in the past, this is a major fund raiser for the Cadets and they will
once again be in uniform in front of businesses throughout
Clarington.
(Approved selling of tags during Navy
League Tag Days)
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Bill Hasiuk, requesting permission to receive a Road Occupancy
Permit for the 6th Annual Farmers' Christmas Parade of Lights on
Wednesday, December 1,2004. Mr. Hasiuk advises Council that
all the Farmers carry liability insurance.
(Approved provided the organizers
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit is from
Engineering Services Department)
Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer,
Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, submitting a copy of the
2005 Preliminary Budget for review. All comments should be
submitted by the December 9, 2004 Full Authority meeting as the
decision is binding once the vote is taken and the levy is approved.
The general levy for the municipality is $271,218.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Finance/Treasurer)
Don Head, Acting Commissioner, Correctional Service of Canada,
requesting Council to proclaim the week of November 14 - 21,
2004 as "Restorative Justice Week". The theme for 2004 is
"Engaging Us All in the Dialogue" which highlights that restorative
justice approaches to conflict provide all concerned parties with
opportunities to participate in, and learn from, respectful dialogue.
(Proclaimed)
Pitch-In Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the week of
April 18 - 24, 2005 as "Pitch-In Canada Week".
(Proclaimed)
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, supplying Council with a news
release from the Ontario's Attorney General regarding Minister
Bryant's plans to introduce a breed-specific ban against pit bulls.
The legislation, if passed, would:
- Ban pit bulls;
- Muzzle existing pit bulls, impose other province-wide restrictions
to improve public safety, and allow municipalities to impose
appropriate controls; and
- Increase fines up to a maximum of $10,000/jail sentences of up
to six months.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
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Lori Theoret, Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Ontario
Heritage Foundation, inviting Council to participate in the Young
Heritage Leaders 2004 program to recognize youth, under the age
of 18, who have made valuable contributions to local heritage
preservation in their community.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place an
advertisement in the local newspaper)
Blair and Joanne Smyth forwarding a petition from residents of
Scugog Street, from the intersection of Scugog Street and Middle
Road to the intersection of Concession Road 3 and Regional Road
57, who oppose the proposed street name change.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
Adela Pugliese, requesting Council to revisit the issue of a four-way
stop at the intersection of Boundary Road and Old Scugog Road in
Burketon. The traffic calming implemented has not succeeded in
slowing down the traffic on Old Scugog Road.
Resolution #C-555-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 0 - 3 be referred to the Director of
Engineering Services.
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting the Municipality of Clarington - Operations
take on the responsibility of maintaining grass cutting at the
entrances to Newcastle; Highway 2 West, south side from Rudell
Road to the entrance of the Lions Trail; Highway 2 East, north side
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from the Block Company to Arthur Street; and North Street west
side, Grady Street to CNR overpass as they have been poorly
maintained.
Resolution #C-556-04
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 0 - 11 be referred to the Director of
Operations.
"CARRIED"
Pastor Douglas Stevens, The Salvation Army, requesting Council to
waive the fee of $40.25 per month for an "On Street Parking Pass"
for the Salvation Army vehicle. This vehicle must remain outside
their home in readiness to respond to any emergencies within the
community. The purchasing of a monthly parking pass will take
further funding from their organization.
Resolution #C-557-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the request of Pastor Douglas Stevens, The Salvation Army,
to waive the fee of $40.25 per month for an "On Street Parking
Pass" be approved.
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Kimberley Kitteringham, Deputy City Clerk, The Corporation of the
City of Oshawa, submitting a copy of correspondence to The Right
Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister, House of Commons,
advising that at a meeting held on October 4, 2004, their Council
passed the following resolution regarding General Motors of
Canada Limited - Project Beacon:
"That whereas General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL)
has proposed a bold new initiative, Project Beacon, to
accelerate Canadian-based automotive innovation and
competitiveness in conjunction with Canadian education
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institutions and automotive suppliers (including auto parts,
steel, aluminum, research and development, manufacturing
innovation etc.), which will include a significant involvement
of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)
and Durham College, as well as other educational
institutions such as Fanshawe College, McMaster University,
University of Waterloo, McGill University, Sherbrooke
University, Montreal Ecole Polytechnique, Institut National
de la Recherche Scientifique and Niagara College who are
currently/potentially involved in the project. And by such
action significant high skilled training will be delivered by
UOIT and Durham College; and,
Whereas UOIT and Durham College are critical to Oshawa's
economic prosperity and that Project Beacon will enhance
the research role of UOIT; and,
Whereas GMCL will increase their competitive advantage in
the automobile/transportation markets by modifying their
manufacturing technology and processes to enhance
flexibility resulting in a positive impact on employment in
Oshawa and throughout the Region of Durham; and,
Whereas Project Beacon will enhance and increase the
design and engineering capacity of GMCL and through the
new proposed Automotive Innovation Network, GMCL will
direct more than 130 million dollars in new support towards
the training of the next generationof Canadian automotive
engineers and designers; and,
Whereas accelerating the commercialization of automotive/
transportation related research and development in Canada
-a key element of much broader return on investment would
be achieved by government support of Project Beacon; and,
Whereas GMCL is in discussions with the Ontario and
Federal governments concerning their participation in Project
Beacon's investments and initiatives for Canada and
Ontario;
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Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of
Oshawa strongly encourage the Ontario and Federal
governments to partner and financially support General
Motors of Canada Limited's Project Beacon;
And further copies of this resolution be forwarded to the
Right Honourable Prime Minister Paul Martin, Ralph
Goodale, Minister of Finance, David Emerson, Minister of
Industry, Joe Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills
Development, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Joe Cordiano,
Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mary Anne
Chambers, Minister of Training Colleges and Universities,
Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Christopher Bentley,
Minister of Labour, Stephen Harper, Leader of the
Opposition, Jack Layton, NDP Leader, Gilles Duceppe,
Leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and all local MP's and M PP's,
whose constituency lie in the boundaries of Oshawa,
Durham Region, City of Kawartha Lakes, Cobourg, Port
Hope, Northumberland County, City and County of
Peterborough, Waterloo Region, Niagara Region, York
Region, City of Toronto, City of Hamilton, as well as the
Regional and local Municipal Councils of the above cities
and regions, as well as the Mayors for Automotive
Investment, as well as the cities of Montreal and Sherbrooke
in the Province of Quebec, the Boards of Trade, Chambers
of Commerce in Durham Region and Northumberland and
Peterborough Counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes,
UOIT/Durham College Board of Directors and Durham
Region Manufacturers' Association, requesting their support
of this resolution regarding Project Beacon."
Resolution #C-558-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the resolution from the City of Oshawa regarding General
Motors of Canada - Project Beacon be endorsed by the
Municipality of Clarington.
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Dr. Kathlynn Hoch, Ontario Speed Skating Oval Capital Campaign
Committee, requesting support for a Regional training facility - the
Ontario Speed Skating Oval, Lakefield. She is requesting that
Council forward a letter of support to Bev Oda, M.P. and John
O'Toole, M.P.P. and purchase either a Standard Brick ($200), an
Ontario Brick ($300) or a Canada Brick ($1,000). Speed skating is
an incredibly strong sport in Canada and the facility will allow
skaters the opportunity, the training facility, and programs to
represent their country at international competitions.
Resolution #C-559-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT a letter of support from the Municipality of Clarington be
forwarded to Dr. Hoch, Ontario Speed Skating Oval Capital
Campaign Committee and Dr. Hoch be notified the facility does not
qualify under the guidelines of the municipal grant process.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 Resolution #C-560-04
G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
November 1 , 2004
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee
Report of November 1, 2004, be approved.
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REPORTS
Report #2
Resolution #C-561-04
Letter of Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Agreement
Dedicated Gas Tax THAT Report EGD-51-04 be received;
THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the agreement
with the Province of Ontario, represented by the Minister of
Transportation for the Province of Ontario attached to
Report EGD-51-04, setting out the terms and conditions for the use
of dedicated gas tax funds by municipalities for public
Transportation;
THAT the by-law attached to Report EGD-51-04 to confirm its
decision to enter into an agreement with the Province of Ontario,
represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of
Ontario be approved; and
THAT a copy of Report EGD-51-04, Council's resolution, the by-law
and two fully executed copies of the Letter of Agreement be
forwarded to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation for the Ministry's
records.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-562-04
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Gary Hammett regarding the proposed
installation of fencing for Storybrook Homes be referred to staff;
and
THAT a report addressing this matter be presented to Council on
November 22, 2004.
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Resolution #C-563-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2004-234 to
2004-243 inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
2004-224
2004-234
2004-235
2004-236
2004-237
2004-238
2004-239
2004-240
2004-241
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington (Applicant: 1098431 Ontario
Ltd.)
being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered
Plan 40M-2213 from Part Lot Control
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
former Town of Newcastle (Applicant: Port of Newcastle
Homes Inc.)
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
being a by-law to appoint individuals as Parking
Enforcement Officers for Private Property
being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Letter of
Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and her
Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario
represented by the Minister of Transportation for the
Province of Ontario (Report EGD-51-04)
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2004-242 being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
and Gary Robert Bermingham, in respect to the purchase
of 149 Port Darlington Road, Part Lots 11 and 12,
Block B, Plan H50073, described in Instrument No.
0380385, former Town of Newcastle
2004-243 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council June 28,
2004) (1524103 Ontario Ltd.)
Resolution #C-564-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2004-234 to 2004-243
inclusive, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-565-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider a property matter.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-566-04
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified.
"CARRIED"
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CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-567 -04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2004-244 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 8th day of
November 2004, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-568-04
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2004-244 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-569-04
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:40 p.m.
"CARRIED"