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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/2003 . . . , Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON February 10, 2003 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 10, 2003, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H. Keyzers Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Glen Cartwright and Glenda Gies. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS DELEGATIONS -2- February 10, 2003 Resolution #C-92-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 27, 2003, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton advised that this Saturday, February 15, 2003, he will be travelling to Russia along with Regional Chair Roger Anderson for the eighth set of negotiations regarding the hosting of Iter. Mayor Mullon is looking forward to meeting the American and Chinese counterparts. He stated that there is a very good article in the Toronto Star on page A6 regarding Iter. Regional Chair Roger Anderson appeared before Council to update them on Regional issues. He congratulated Council on their 10th anniversary of using the name, Municipality of Clarington, which was selected by its residents. Looking back over the past year, there were some noteworthy successes in 2002: . national awards for planning pertaining to the work with York and Peel Regions on the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy; several Economic Development awards initiatives ego Building Business Together CD-ROM, website and the Farm Fresh Map; participation in the Iter program and exchange; waste management agreement with Clarington, Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge; opening of the new 300-bed facility named Hillsdale Estates; phase 2, a new 200-bed facility named Hillsdale Terraces will commence construction this spring; Social Services Department was rewarded by the Province for surpassing the Ontario Works placement targets with $666,000 in Community Participation bonuses. The bonus funds were applied to a variety of services from homelessness to child nutrition programs; . . . . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . - 3 - February 10, 2003 . non-smoking by-law generated a lot of citizen interest and input; . Council decided to help fund the new Regional Cancer Centre; . Regional Headquarters proposal has been hotly debated; . New provincial legislation ego Safe Drinking Water Act and the Nutrient Management Act; . established an Accessibility Advisory Committee under the new Ontarians with Disabilities Act; . working on achieving an integrated region-wide transit system; . leading a GTA Task Force to recommend reforms to the Ontario Municipal Board; . 2003 regional budget process should conclude by mid March; and . new Family Services Durham office opened for business on February 3' 2003, at 234 King Street East, Bowmanville. Mr. Anderson explained to Council the reasons why the Region needs a new headquarters. Regional staff met with Enid Slack working on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington and answered all her questions. By 2020, Mr. Anderson expects that Durham's population will almost double bringing them close to 1 million residents. In the past year alone there has been 4700 new homes region wide. Clarington is one of the fastest growing municipalities with growth of more than 15% in the pastS years. While growth increases our tax base, it also adds to service demands. Gelling the infrastructure built to keep up with that growth will be a major challenge for Durham in the coming years. Some of the critical pieces, like the 407, 401 interchanges or extension of GO Train service are not within their control. Capital expenditures that are planned for Clarington are as follows: . Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant; Expansion of the North Street pumping station and forcemain; Watermain extension into Luverme and Munday Courts; Reconstruction of Bloor Streel/Townline intersection; Environmental assessment work for the Adelaide Avenue extension; Design for future reconstruction of Mill Street; . . . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . -4- February 10, 2003 . Pavement rehabilitation will be done in various locations; and . Pedestrian signals will be installed at two locations on Liberty Street, near the High School and at Victoria Street. 2003 could be the most exciting year the Region of Durham has seen yet. The recent addition of the United States to the Iter equation is extremely positive for the Canadian bid. We have growth, we have the new university preparing to welcome its first students, we have communities, like Clarington, with character and drive as the foundation for a dynamic future in Durham. Allan Hewitt, Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Commillee, provided Council with a status report. The Committee was established in 1998 as a Committee of Council. The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area is comprised of 77 hectares of land which is considered the best for fishing, hiking and walking. Last year they installing 25 bird and bat houses, conducted two nature hikes and a scavenger hunt, operated a public awareness booth and opened a 25 car parking area on Toronto Street. In December they received a donation of five mature trees. Their plans for 2003 include: . Annual Earth Day celebrations in April; . new trail at Baldwin Meadow; . new viewing platform . stream bank stabilization; and . Ontario Power Generation funding is being investigated to create a memorial area to the Lovekin family. The Samuel Wilmot Nature Area would make an excellent outdoor education centre in the future. Mr. Hewillthanked Council for their support over the year. Suzanne McCrimmon, Clarington Board of Trade, presented a power point presentation to Council regarding the Clarington Board of Trade's Business Retention and Expansion Program. The presentation highlighted the following: . what is the program; why launch a Business Retention and Expansion Program; why focus on existing businesses; what are the benefits of a Business Retention and Expansion Program; . . . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATION - 5 - February 10, 2003 . who gets it done; . what stage are we at; and . what is the schedule. Jerry Hasiuk, Hasiuk Trailers Ltd., Box 722, Colbourne, KOK 1 SO, appeared before Council requesting an entrance to his property at Baseline and Hancock Roads. Mr. Hasiuk has a trailer leasing and container storage company located on a 100-acre piece of land located at Baseline and Hancock Roads. The reason he was interested in this property is because it was zoned M2. Mr. Hasiuk received a letter on December 20, 2002, from the Planning Department requesting a 3 metre high berm to continue along Baseline Road, 2% parkland dedication and, should land be needed for any road widenings, the municipality would like the land free and clear. Mr. Hasiuk advised Council that everything they are asking for will cost him $180,000. He took pictures along the entire Baseline Road and found no berms and he is wondering why he is being singled out. Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Glen Cartwright and Glenda Gies, refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St. Mary's Cement who are the owners of the subject property. Glen Cartwright, Habitat Works, 2099 Embleton Road, Huttonville, LOS 1 BO, circulated to Council an overview of the dredging operations to take place at the Westside March and their rationale for completing the work before the first of April. Mr. Cartwright stated that they do not have any accurate data concerning absolute noise levels of the equipment. They anticipate this activity to be relatively quiet when compared to other construction activities. The hydraulic dredge operates on a diesel engine mounted on a barge and would produce similar quantities of noise as a truck running. Other noise sources include drilling and the release of the spoils. The drilling noise will be attenuated by its subsurface nature and the area of spoil deposition is farther away from the residential dwellings (at the far north end of the marsh). Mr. Cartwright is seeking an exception to the noise by-law to allow for the work to be ongoing 24 hours/day. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . -6- February 10, 2003 Glenda Gies, 311 Cove Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3, appeared before Council representing the Port Darlington Community Advisory Commillee. Ms. Gies advised Council that the Committee were only advised of the dredging operation a week ago and noted that an information session has been scheduled for February 12, 2003, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Mary's Cement Technical Centre. She noted that the Committee has not had an opportunity to share information with the residents of the area or to hear their concerns. Ms. Gies is requesting Council to defer consideration of the noise by-law exemption so they may meet with Mr. Cartwright. James Garrow, 2033 Concession 6, Hampton, LOB 1JO, appeared before Council regarding Report CLD-07-03 - Order to Restrain. Mr. Garrow advised Council that his dog has been accused of killing a cat. He noted that he has a witness report placing his dog at the witness' side at the time of the attack. Mr. Garrow believes that residents of the area are tired of dogs running at large and perhaps there was no incident or that the incident occurred but it was not his dog. Mr. Garrow has heard that a white dog was seen carrying the cat and no one was seen the white dog since. He stated that his dog is a bull mastiff and perhaps people are uncomfortable with the dog because of its size. Dennis Park, 1946 Concession Road 6, RR #1, Hampton, LOB 1JO, appeared before Council regarding Report CLD-07-03- Order to Restrain. Mr. Park stated that his cat was found in a ditch severely mauled. He stated that his neighbour identified Mr. Garrow's dog as being the dog that attacked the cat and questioned if Mr. Garrow's dog is allowed to run free will this happen again? Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M1, appeared before Council to advise that Hydro One is allowed to use Garlon 4E along hydro lines after cutting and shredding of some trees and shrubs. Hydro One says that they have to use it to get rid of undesirable vegetation below and around hydro lines to reduce maintenance needs. Ms. Racansky was told by the Ministry of the Environment that it is an appropriate time of the year to do treatments in wet areas because most of the water will be frozen and contamination from leaching and/or run-off will be less likely to occur and that the sunlight will help to breakdown the vegetation. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . REPORTS . Order to Restrain Garrow -7- February 10, 2003 Unfortunately, with the latest unpredictable weather, it rained the night after Garlon application was used. It was probably washed out into our local streams and eventually into Lake Ontario, our municipal water supply. Garlon 4E is highly toxic to fish and inhibits behaviour in frogs that help them to avoid predators. It is not labelled for application to water surfaces. Ms. Racansky is questioning whether Council approves the use of Garlon in Clarington. Resolution #C-093-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. Resolution #C-94-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of Report CLD-07-03 at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-095-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report CLD-07-03 be received; and THAT the order to restrain served on James Garrow be upheld with the exception of the requirement to muzzle the dog and to keep the dog under the care and control of a person who is 16 years of age or older while off its own property. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 C06.CL 1- 3 C15.RE - 8- February 10, 2003 Resolution #C-096-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 1, I - 4 and I - 26. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated December 19, 2002. (Received for Information) B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, writing to the Region of Durham advising that the City of Pickering on January 20, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the City of Pickering represents approximately twenty percent of the assessment of the Region of Durham; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering taxpayers share in the cost of Region of Durham expenditures through the apportioned tax levy; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham Council has a responsibility to be accountable to the taxpayers of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering realizes its' responsibility to exercise due diligence on behalf of it's constituents; and WHERES there has been limited information provided either to the City of Pickering Council and the local taxpayers regarding the proposed new Regional Headquarters; and WHEREAS there have been substantive changes to the reports issued to date at the Region which has resulted in some confusion; and WHEREAS the City of Oshawa, the Municipality of Clarington and the Town of Ajax have advised the Region of their opposition and/or concern; . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-5 C10.MO - 9- February 10, 2003 NOW THEREFORE be it resolved the Council of the City Pickering requests Durham Region Council defer any decision regarding the construction of a new Regional Headquarters until all the local Durham Municipalities have been provided with all reports and detailed documents supporting any business case analysis; and THAT the local Municipalities be given sufficient time for local review, public input and comment back to Regional Council; and THAT this motion be circulated to the Councils of all Durham Municipalities and all Durham MPPs," (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Chris Strand, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, advising that the Region of Durham on January 22, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region execute a Letter of Intent (Attachment NO.1 of Report #2003-W-11 of the Commissioner of Works) with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to implement compensation, mitigation and monitoring measures for the alteration and disruption of fish habitat in a tributary of Harmony Creek Branch 4, south of Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) and east of Townline Road (Regional Road 55), in the Municipality of Clarington, and in the West Corbett Creek at its crossing of Consumers Drive (Regional Road 25), west of Thickson Road (Regional Road 26), in the Town of Whitby; b) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to sign the Letter of Intent appended as Attachment No. 1to Report #2003-W-11; and c) THAT a copy of Report #2003-W-11 be forwarded to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Municipality of Clarington, City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby." (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATONS 1- 6 A01.FE 1-7 C10.MO 1- 8 - 10- February 10, 2003 Alderman John Schmal, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that FCM recently attended the Executive Committee Meeting of the International Union of Local Authorities (IULA) held in Tunis. This was an historic meeting since decisions taken there are leading to the amalgamation of IULA and the Federation Mondiale des Cites Unies/United Towns Organization (FMCU/UTO). This new, single, unified international voice for municipal governments will more effectively represent municipal issues within the international community of the United Nations, World Bank, and other conferences and forums. The new organization, tentatively named the World Organization of United Cities and Local Governments, will have the size, financial stability and mandate to be an influence on the world stage where individually the two previous organizations did not. The new organization will begin operations out of its new facility in Barcelona, Spain on January 1, 2004. (Received for Information) John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that he is confident that Clarington's support for the County of Essex resolution regarding the Nutrient Management Act and the Province of Ontario Opportunity Bonds will be of assistance in encouraging the federal government to work cooperatively with the Province as a partner in ensuing all communities have modern and efficient public infrastructure. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham approved the development of a Community Strategic Plan at its October 23, 2002, Council meeting. As part of the development of the Community Strategic Plan, there will be consultation with the community in each local municipality and there will be opportunity for input from municipal staff and residents at each of these public meetings, (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 C15.RE 1- 10 C15.RE I - 11 C06.CE 1- 12 F22.TA 1- 13 M02.GE -11- February 10, 2003 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on January 22, 2003, passed the following resolution: ''THAT Item 1 of the First Joint Report of the Committees (Regional Administrative Headquarters) be deferred to February 12, 2003, in accordance with the resolutions of 4 local Councils, to address additional opportunities for due diligence and constituent inputs." (Received for Information) Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on January 27, 2003, received for information purposes only the Municipality of Clarington's resolution regarding the proposed new Regional Headquarters building, (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated January 21, 2003, (Received for Information) Gregory W. Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, advising Council of the new organizational structure and business processes. The improvements will mean: 1 . local office access; 2. improved contact; 3. assessments exceed international standards; 4, supplementary and omitted assessments; 5, employee impact; 6. improved service to customers; and 7. MPAC/OPSEU negotiations. (Received for Information) Mel Lastman, Mayor, City of Toronto and Ed Morgan, Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region, announcing and inviting Council to participate in Canadian Jewish Congress, Ontario Region's first ever Mayors' Mission to Israel, May 10 - 16, 2003. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 12- February 10, 2003 COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 F11.GE Jan de Vries, Director, Juno Beach Centre Association, thanking Council for supporting the Juno Beach Memorial Education Centre. Clarington inscribed bricks will now be placed with all the Durham municipal bricks. The decision to purchase two bricks means the name of Clarington will also be placed on the supporters' wall which will be located in the lobby of the Centre as well as on the Juno Beach Centre web site. (Received for Information) 1- 15 SOO.GE John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter from the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care with a further explanation of the implications of being designated as underserviced with regard to General/Family Practitioners, Mr. O'Toole is confident this designation will be of value in ensuring additional doctors can be recruited to serve the growing communities. (Received for Information) . 1-16 T05.HW John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing to the Honourable Norman Sterling indicating that Mayor John Mutton requests a meeting with the Minister regarding the planned Highway 407. The construction of a new freeway through Clarington is a concern to all constituents. Location, timing, environmental, agricultural and property/business impacts are just a few of a local challenges we are facing. (Received for Information) 1- 17 C06.SA Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee meeting dated November 12, 2002. (Received for Information) 1-18 C06.PO Minutes of the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee meeting dated January 6, 2003. (Received for Information) 1- 19 A01.FE Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that in an open letter to Prime Minister Jean Chretien, the President of FCM stated that Canada's cities and towns require renewed federal involvement and intergovernmental partnership to meet growing and urgent needs, It represents FCM's latest push to secure adequate funding for municipal priorities in such areas as infrastructure, transportation and transit, as well as affordable housing. . (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 P16.FI 1-21 E05.GE 1-22 C06.NE 1- 23 C06.DU 1- 24 E05.GE 1- 25 T04.GE - 13 - February 10, 2003 Government of Ontario Press Release, advising that the Ernie Eves government has appointed the Honourable George W. Adams, QC, to conduct talks with fire services stakeholder groups and review the use of full-time firefighters who also serve as volunteer firefighters or other emergency response personnel. Because 95 percent of Ontario communities rely on volunteer firefighters to augment or provide fire suppression services to their residents, full- time firefighters also serve in other communities as volunteer firefighters or other emergency response personnel. As a result, a number of 'two-hatter' firefighters are at risk of being expelled from their associations and losing their jobs. (Received for Information) Peter Balaban, District Manager, Ministry of the Environment Central Region York Durham District Office, providing Council with a copy of an addendum to a report entitled Atlantic Packaging Ltd. Paper Fibre Biosolids and Sound-Sorb Berm, Oshawa Skeet and Gun Club: Results of Chemical and Microbiological Testing. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated January 9, 2003, (Received for Information) Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee meeting dated January 17, 2003, (Received for Information) Alan Nymark, Deputy Minister, Environment Canada, providing Council with a copy of the Climate Change Plan for Canada: Achieving Our Commitments Together. The Plan sets out an approach both to meet the international commitment and to pulling Canada on a path to lower emissions intensity over the long term. (Received for Information) Steve Rowland, thanking Council for the repairs to the Elgin Street bridge. Combined with the restoration of Concession Street, the results rejuvenate the character of the neighbourhood. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 27 D06.GE I - 1 P15.GE 1-4 C10.MO - 14- February 10, 2003 Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, advising Council that the Ernie Eves government is establishing a new delivery model and investing up to $6.8 million to enhance northern tourism marketing efforts. The new model integrates northern tourism marketing with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, the government's tourism marketing agency. (Received for Information) Kevin Gaskin, Advanced Care Paramedic, President, Durham Paramedic Association, writing to Mr. Art Short, President, Bowmanville Lions Club regarding their purchase of a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) to be located at the Beech Centre, Mr. Gaskin commends the Bowmanville Lions Club for their actions and their commitment to the PAD program in Durham Region. It is proven when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, the sooner the heart can receive an electrical shock the more beneficial it will be. Resolution #C-097-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence 1-1 be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer. "CARRIED" P.M, Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Ernie Eves, Premier and President of the Executive Council, advising that the Region of Durham on January 22, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the position of the Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit regarding 100% provincial funding for West Nile Virus prevention and control on an ongoing basis, be endorsed; and b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Durham Region's MPPs and municipal Councils, Chief Medical Officer or Health, Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alpha), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit, be so advised." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-26 A01.FE - 15- February 10, 2003 Resolution #C-098-03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Regional Health Department be requested to make a presentation to Council regarding the West Nile Virus, "CARRIED" Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), advising Council that on December 7, 2002, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the decision of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that there are no conslitutionallimits on its power to impose all of the conditions under which telecommunications companies may gain access to and use municipal rights-of-way for their transmission lines, However, the Court was divided with respect to how the CRTC dealt with the issue of compensation for the use of municipal lands, FCM is concerned about the implications of the ruling in relation to the right of municipal governments to manage public lands and to receive fair compensation for their use by telecommunications companies. Resolution #C-099-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-1 00-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Correspondence Items for direction be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D - 3, D - 4, D - 7 and D-8. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 16- February 10, 2003 COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 D14.IN John Shewchuk, Sales Representative, Industrial Commercial Investment, advising Council that he was discouraged to read about the future development freeze for East Bowmanville Main Central Area. Mr. Shewchuk agrees that there is a traffic problem in Bowmanville but this problem is certainly not restricted to this East Bowmanville Area nor caused by it. Traffic is certainly problematic throughout the whole downtown core and is quite clearly a result of the residential growth Bowmanville has experienced over the last year. It is unfortunate that the effects of such growth over the last 4 years could not have been better foreseen from the number of applications for building permit approvals and such traffic issues anticipated. It is unfair to the business community and residents in the East Main Central Area to shoulder this problem in this way. It is unfair to the applicants who have invested considerable time and monetary resources to bring forth their proposals. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) . D-2 M02.GE Pitch-In Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the week of April 21 - 27, 2003 as "Pitch-In Canada Week", (Proclaimed) D-S D02.0A J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of the proposal to municipalities regarding Implementation of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and maps showing the watersheds on the Oak Ridges Moraine within the jurisdiction of the Durham Region Conservation Authorities, He requests the proposal be referred to the appropriate staff for follow-up. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D-6 C12.CL Patricia Enright, Library Director/Secretary-Treasurer, Clarington Public Library Board advising of Steven Goodchild's resignation from the Board and requesting the appointment of a replacement member for the remainder of the term. (Mr. Goodchild be thanked for his service to the Library Board and correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk for an ad to be placed in the local newspaper) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 T08.GE D-4 M02.GE D-7 L 11.GE - 17 - February 10, 2003 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council of concerns that have been brought to his attention regarding the speed of traffic on the ih Concession at Tyrone. Resolution #C-1 01-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be referred to the Director of Engineering Services. "CARRIED" Audrey Willson, requesting Council's permission to hold the Yellow Fish Program in Newcastle Village on May 3, 2003. Girls aged 5 years to 15 years will be painting yellow fish on curbs where drains are located. The girls will also be handing out leaflets to each door. Ms. Willson advises that roads will not need to be closed off but she would like to request the use of curbs and two feet of the streets. She would also like to request the use of pylons and vests for the girls to wear while painting. Resolution #C-1 02-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Director of Engineering Services. "CARRIED" Doug Cavanaugh, President, Durham Regional Police Association, advising Council of one of the foremost issues plaguing their Association, inadequacy of the courts within the Durham Region. With several court locations to staff, insufficient and unsafe holding facilities for accused persons, the justice system has become unjust for all. There have been incidents of escapes by high risk and youthful offenders in the past directly related to the court facilities. There is now a situation that has forced this Police Service to house institutionalized persons within the holding cells of their police stations while awaiting transportation to the courts, This procedure is inappropriate if not illegal. This Association has met with local and Provincial politicians demanding immediate action for a new and adequate court facility, An immediate commitment from the Province of Ontario to begin construction is demanded. . . . Council Minutes February 10, 2003 - 18- COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-103-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the request from the Durham Regional Police Association pertaining to the immediate commitment from the Province of Ontario to begin construction of a new and adequate court facility be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" D-8 L11.GE Jack Cox, President, Ontario Senior Games Association, providing Council with a copy of the Bid Guidelines for the Ontario Senior Games - Winterfest 2005. Mr. Cox is inviting the Municipality of Clarington to apply as the host of the 2005 Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships. The Winterfest Games are held every two years and are the highest profile winter multi-event competition for seniors in Ontario. The deadline for receipt of a 'Letter of Intent' is February 21, 2003 and the deadline for receipt of bid proposal applications is March 31, 2003. Resolution #C-1 04-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" MOTION REPORTS Report #1 Resolution #C-105-03 G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim February 3, 2003 THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 3, 2003, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 19- February 10, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-1 06-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Regional Chair Roger Anderson be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-1 07-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Alan Hewitt be received with thanks; and THAT the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee be congratulated on their work program. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-1 08-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Suzanne McCrimmon be received with thanks; and THAT the Board of Trade be advised that Council is looking forward to hearing the results of their Business Retention and Expansion Program and that the municipality will assist with advertising efforts for the program. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-1 09-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the delegation of Jerry Hasiuk be referred to staff. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 20- February 10, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-11 0-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the delegation of Glen Cartwright be referred to the Clerk's and Planning Services Departments. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-111-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Glenda Gies be referred to the Clerk's and Planning Services Departments. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-112-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-113-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2003-19 and 2003-20, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time: 2003-019 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and John Bianchi Grading Limited, Bolton, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Green Road Storm Sewer Installation . Council Minutes - 21 - February 10, 2003 BY-LAWS 2003-020 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and INAC Services Limited, to enter into an agreement for the purpose of securing Provincial matching dollar funding to finance the completion of the Accommodation and Conference Study for the Municipality of Clarington and its partners "CARRIED" Resolution #C-114-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-19 and 2003-20, be approved. "CARRIED" . OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Mayor Mutton advised Council that the Region is in the last week of budget discussions, Mayor Mutton advised that he is in receipt of a report from Enid Slack regarding the Regional Headquarters. Resolution #C-115-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the report from Enid Slack be received for information. "CARRIED" Boards/ Committees Update Councillor Pingle advised Council that Ontario Power Generation will be creating a partnership with education on the following: . Sponsoring the peregrine falcon program to elementary schools; 100 grade 6 students from John James School will be on site to learn how industry and environment work together; and visiting schools for spring water awareness, . . . . . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Grant Process - 22- February 10, 2003 Ontario Power Generation will partner with the Visual Arts Centre pertaining to Art in the Atrium. The following Winterbreak activities are scheduled: . Signs of Spring; . Maple Taffy Fun; and . Friday Movie Mania. Councillor Rowe advised Council of the official open of the Art in the Atrium exhibit on Friday, February 1, 2003, at 2:00 p.m. at the Visual Arts Centre. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has set their budget with quite a few projects located in Scugog Township, which will benefit the whole region. The Friends of Second Marsh will be opening a new Interpretive Centre. Mayor Mutton advised as Chairman of the Ganaraska Conservation Authority, he will be meeting with Minister Oulette regarding the Ganaraska Forest. The Ganaraska Forest Centre is not in good shape and he would like it entirely rebuilt. Mayor Mutton advised that partnership funding is being looked into for an Interpretive Centre regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine. Resolution #C-116-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT staff review and report on the process for awarding grants, taking into consideration the concerns of Councillors as they are provided in writing to the Director of Community Services. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. . . . . Council Minutes - 23- February 10, 2003 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-117-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2003-21 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of February 2003, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-118-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2003-21 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-119-03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:55 p.m. "CARRIED"