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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/31/2003 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON March 31,2003 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 31,2003, 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 Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Supervisor, Operations Department, G. Ashton (until 1 0: 1 0 p.m.) Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (until 10:10 p.m. Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (until 1 0:10p.m.) Director of Emergency Services, M. Creighton (until 10:20 p.m.) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Accounting Manager, Finance Department, L. Gordon (until 10:10 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano (until 10:20 p.m.) Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H. Keyzers (until 10:10 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS - 2- March 31, 2003 Resolution #C-183-03 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 17,2003, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton provided Council with an update from Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, Region of Durham, that as of 1 :00 p.m. today there have been five probable cases of SARS reported to the Province. One suspect case and four other cases are under investigation, seven of these people are hospitalized. The Region continues to liaise/communicate regularly with local hospitals, long-term care providers, school boards, private schools and day nurseries to share information. Beginning April 1, 2003, they will extend the hours of their information lines so that incoming calls will be accepted to 9:30 p.m. and will close at 10:00 p.m. They have set up a second switchboard and continue to monitor the need for additional dedicated lines. The Region has commenced suspending non-essential services. Mayor Mutton advised Council that he also has received updates from Lakeridge Health Corporation and that these updates will be available at the Clerk's Department. Gregory Smith, Senior Vice-President, Darlington Nuclear, provided Council with Darlington Nuclear's annual update. This year marks the 25th anniversary of their presence in Clarington. In 1978 they first started to prepare the site for the construction of what would become Canada's largest nuclear station. Major improvements are taking place in the way they operate the station and the way they work. It is marked by a basic shift in their outlook and approach to work, a shift in emphasis from doing a good job to one of raising their vision to a much higher level. Darlington Nuclear's vision is simply to be the best nuclear station, business, employer and corporate citizen. The employees and leadership team at Darlington are committed to and very capable of achieving this vision. Mr. Smith provided Council with the following key indicators that they are on track: . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS . . - 3 - March 31,2003 . recent issuing of a five-year operating licence by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission; in 2002, the Nuclear Performance Index set up by the World Association of Nuclear Operators rated them 91.8; one unit has been running continuously for 509 days and another for 317 days; Darlington Nuclear went the whole year without a lost time accident in 2002; emissions last year were 85% better than their target; there have been no significant preventable chemical spills for the third year in a row; certified as ISO 14001 for its environmental management system; audited and re-certified as both ISO 14001 and a Wildlife Habitat site; recognized for their Corporate Lands for Learning Program by the Wildlife Habitat Council; received the Special Recognition Watershed Award from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; donated $600,000 to support the Durham Regional Cancer Centre; supporting the campaign to create the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and its nuclear engineering program; enhanced security screening of employees and contractors; providing a capability for immediate armed response on site by Durham Regional Police; protection against forced vehicle penetration of the protected area; improved physical identification checks of personnel; searching of personnel and vehicles; and 2003 installation of public alerting system within a three- kilometre radius of the Darlington and Pickering plants. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mayor Mutton presented Gregory Smith, Senior Vice-President, Darlington Nuclear, with the 2002 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award. This is the first time that the Corporate Citizen Award has been awarded to a previous winner. Ontario Power Generation was first recognized for their commitment to the Clarington community in 2001. Ontario Power Generation is one of Clarington's largest employers and community partners. . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS . DELEGATIONS . - 4 - March 31, 2003 Darlington Nuclear is the first Canadian nuclear generating station to be granted a five-year license by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. OPG - Darlington has been a part of the community for 25 years supporting many local educational, environmental and cultural initiatives in Clarington and the Region of Durham. Ontario Power Generation's goal has never been to bring focus to themselves but to bring focus to the many programs and services available to the residents of this community. Ontario Power Generation is a leader on many community committees and advisory groups including Clarington Backyard Festival; Clarington Family Safety Day; Youth Advisory Committee; and Clarington Racing Against Drugs. They support many programs and activities such as the Big Brothers & Sisters Bowlathon; the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation; the Bowmanville Museum; Road Watch; and various community sports organizations across the Municipality of Clarington. They are also involved with a number of educational partnerships with Clarington High Schools. In late 2002, OPG made a major contribution to the Heroes of Hope Campaign for the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Mayor Mutton presented Diana Grandfield and the Bowmanville Book Committee with the 2002 Heritage Community Recognition Award, Cultural Category. Former Local Architectual Advisory Committee Chair Diana Grandfield commenced the arduous task of researching Bowmanville properties to compile into a book format. A book committee was formed consisting of the author and three research assistants, Mavis Carlton, Nancy Miller and Garfield Shaw. Countless hours of research, composition and editing was conducted by all four individuals over a period of four years to produce "Bowmanville: An Architectural and Social History, 1794- 1999" in May 2000. This document is a tribute to cultural heritage preservation as it brings to life the history revealed in the structures on Bowmanville's streets. Fred Archibald, 6275 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K6, appeared before Council requesting the approval of the recommendations contained in Report PSD-033-03 pertaining to a 9 hole pitch and putt golf course as accessory to a farm winery. Mr. Archibald advised Council that the following reports and studies have been completed: . Background Report; . Turf Management Report; . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . - 5 - March 31, 2003 . Hydrogeological Studies; . Water Monitoring; and . Zoning. Durham and Clarington are not the only municipalities in Ontario that have been asked to consider the impact of golfing on agriculture. In a landmark study prepared for and by the Region of Halton in November 2000, it was concluded that "some types of farming such as market gardens and horticultural operations may be compatible with and could even benefit from proximity to golf courses." The goal of Clarington's Official Plan for Agricultural Areas is to encourage and support the Agricultural Industry as an important part of the municipality's economic base. Mr. Archibald believes that their proposal is an important step in achieving this goal. Linda Gasser, 7421 Best Road, Orono, LOB 1 MO, appeared before Council to address Report PSD-033-03. Ms. Gasser states that there are a number of troubling issues that remain unresolved. In the absence of a comprehensive review of issues around accessory uses, agri-tourism and non-farm businesses in agricultural areas, when Council approves a site-specific application, Council are, in fact, setting policy by default. It is therefore all the more important to get it right because this application will set benchmarks against which future applications will be evaluated. The proponent may have the first winery in Clarington, but their winery is far from being unique and that is what planners are relying on for approving this application. In the Archibald's letter of January 25, 2002, they themselves refer to their golf course proposal as a "tentative, experimental marketing initiative" and originally requested a temporary use by-law as they felt the process fees and time commitment to seek permanent approvals could over-run any possible benefits. Farm businesses employ a variety of strategies to improve the economics of their operations and municipalities provide numerous joint marketing promotions and support activities. If this application is indeed a marketing initiative, since when are additional land use approvals from Council considered appropriate marketing assistance? Ms. Gasser states that the applicant has provided limited information. The firm of Gartner Lee indicated that total water usage could be well over 50,000 Iitres. Though Gartner Lee indicated that longer irrigation and monitoring periods would likely be required than what was indicated by the Archibalds, this has not been adequately addressed. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . - 6- March 31, 2003 Ms. Gasser is requesting Council to refuse these applications and, if Council should approve them, they should provide further controls. Karen Flim, 6143 Hillen Road, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, appeared before Council concerned for her family's safety. Ms. Flim stated that she lives on the 6th Concession in Kendal and that her family has lived there for 8 years. They have repeated incidents of hunting dogs running off the crown lands and onto their property where they keep a herd of sheep. In some instances, pregnant ewes have been frightened into stampedes by these dogs and this action is harmful to their fetuses. On January 8, 2003, her three young children were outside toboganning on private property next to their property. There were gunshots and dog barking which increased in intensity and a concerned neighbour sent them home. The involved hunter was charged for trespassing. Her husband subsequently spoke with this hunter, who stated that he was not aware that children had been playing in that area and that he had been using a rifle. These rifles fire out of visual range to the hunter. These bullets are not equipped with internal guides that can distinguish between child or deer or pheasant. There was an incident in Cobourg a number of years ago where a municipal councillor fired a long range rifle at a coyote on his property and the errant bullet landed near his neighbour's refrigerator. Ms. Flim does not believe that there is a place for long range rifles in their area. She personally feels that this is not a place for hunters at all but realizes that she is standing in the face of a long, local heritage of hunting traditions. Ms. Flim's problem is with the unethical or unlawful hunter who flaunts ethics and therein, safety. She is encouraging and urging Council to ban the long range rifle in favour of the short range shotgun. Glen Flim, 6143 Hillen Road, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, appeared before Council to review the matters of safety and law enforcement relating to hunting. Mr. Flim, his wife and three children live on a farm in Kendal. Mr. Flim stated that he is not against recreational hunting and he is not disputing the legality of hunting in Ontario. There is a local perception that this Council is indifferent to the community's concerns for safety. In 1998 the community was voicing concerns about trespassing by hunters and hunting dogs on or around their properties, property damage, livestock being accidentally shot and even a Ministry of Natural Resources' employee being shot. Concerns have grown to include the fear over the use of long range rifles with a potential range of miles as opposed to shot range shotguns. Residents are leery about hiking, skiing or any other sport for fear of being hit by wayward bullets that cannot distinguish between boundaries or person vs. animal. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS -7- March 31,2003 Mr. Flim introduced his children Jessica, Eric and Emily who were sledding on private property the afternoon of January 8, 2003. Gunshots were heard as were agitated dogs. A concerned neighbour sent the children home. Shortly thereafter, a hunter was charged and fined by the Ministry of Natural Resources. What if one of the long-range bullets had strayed? Can anyone assure his wife or his children that when they play on private property, they are 100% safe from stray bullets? He cannot understand why we persist in allowing hunting in ever growing communities when the majority of the electorate in the affected areas would welcome the change. Why is there such a reluctance to simply move the boundary north? Mr. Flim is requesting Council to move the boundary north away from the populated area. Florence Stephenson, 4346 Concession Road 6, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, appeared before Council to address safety issues relating to hunting. Ms. Stephenson lives on Concession Road 6. Each year more and more homes are being built in the area. On several occasions she has been intimidated because of gun fire. She is not comfortable walking in her own backyard. Ms. Stephenson has nothing against the sport of. hunting but it is a safety issue in a residential area. She is hoping that it does not take a fatality to have something done. Richard Stephenson, 4346 Concession Road 6, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, addressed Council regarding a serious public safety issue. There has been a tremendous growth in the Durham Region and Clarington has grown to 75,000 people. Housing starts are at record levels and the traffic on rural roads has dramatically increased. Mr. Stephenson advised Council that this January he has had hunters 1000 ft from his home and noted that stray bullets can travel for miles. He enjoys sitting on the back deck and on his property but it is not safe. He is suggesting that Council pass a by-law against high powered firearms. Mr. Stephenson noted that people are not allowed to kill deer in this area with high powered rifles and asked Council to take the first step and ban high powered rifles. Kathleen Richardson, 6179 Andrews Road, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, advised prior to the meeting that she would not be in attendance. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . - 8 - March 31, 2003 Eric Atkins, 4334 Concession Road 6, Kendal, LOA 1 EO, appeared before Council to discuss the public safety issue that occurred on January 8, 2003. Mr. Atkins lives on the 6th Concession in Kendal. On that date, his neighbour's children were put in harms way when someone was hunting deer in the area. Mr. Atkins believes that the children were sent home just in time. On this day, hunters were illegally hunting on crown land with high powered rifles; this went on for 6 hours. He noted that he is not trying to stop hunting but trying to stop illegal hunting and address the safety issue. Unethical, lawless hunters threaten innocent children and this type of behaviour is not acceptable. In previous years, Council has received 85 detailed letters from residents each telling their concerns regarding safety. These safety problems unfortunately still exist. If there is no effective policing how will the unlawful hunters be stopped? Mr. Atkins advised Council that he has a video that he is willing to share and that he would like to meet and discuss some suggestions that he has. He noted that the residents are the victims not the villains. Norm Monaghan, 427 Trent Valley Road, R.R. #4, Brighton, KOK 1 HO, appeared before Council to address the safety concerns regarding hunting. Mr. Monaghan stated that he understands the concerns regarding public safety and noted that people have a greater risk of getting injured shooting pool than shooting game. He advised that there are 11 other outdoor recreation activities that are more dangerous than hunting. Mr. Monaghan read statistics from hospital emergency room treatments pertaining to causes of accidental death: . automobile - 18.6/100,000 people; . home accidents - 8.6/100,000 people; . falls - 5.0/100,000 people; . insect bites - .02/100,000 people; . getting hit by lightning .04/100,000 people; and . hunting .001/100,000 people. Mr. Monaghan noted that he is the past Chair of the Clarington Game Commission, Director of the Ontario Sporting Dog Association, and the Chair of the OF AH Sporting Dog Advisory Committee. The Kendal Crown Land is a large point of interest with some of the most beautiful high country for hunting. Many buffer zones were set up a number of years ago and signage was installed. Mr. Monaghan agreed that a lot of the signage is now gone. He noted that people moved to that area 8 years ago and that they were well aware of the wildlife area. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . -9- March 31, 2003 There has been pheasant hunting in that area for a number of years. We are in a rural municipality, with one of the highest coyote ratings in the province. Coyote hunters are keeping municipal taxes down. Mr. Monaghan advised Council that hunters try to get permission to go on private lands to retrieve their dogs and that we have good ethical hunters in this area. Keith Worden, 32 King Street East, Oshawa, L 1 H 1 B3, advised Council that he is the owner of 130 acres in the Kendal area. He noted that this area is mostly rural and farm country. Mr. Worden feels that people who care to hunt should have the opportunity to do so. The situation of hunting and discharging of firearms is usually disguised by people as a safety issue. He feels badly that there is a constant issue of safety. Hunting is part of our heritage and the current by-law is most adequate. Greg Farrant, Government Relations Manager, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, P.O. Box 2800, Peterborough, K9J 8L5, advised Council that the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.FAH.) was founded in 1928. It is Ontario's oldest and largest non-governmental conservation organization with over 83,000 members and 645 affiliates across the province. O.FAH. members and, in fact, the vast majority of hunters in Ontario are dedicated to safe hunting practices and the full enforcement of laws designed to ensure both public safety and the sustainable use and conservation of wildlife. The O.FAH. worked in partnership with the provincial government on the introduction of mandatory Hunter Safety Education programs in the 1960s. The success of this program can be measured in the impeccable safety record of the over 600,000 licensed hunters in Ontario. Since the inception of Hunter Safety courses, the rate of fatalities related to hunting has been reduced to 0, and accidents have dropped to virtually nil. In addition, since the introduction of mandatory Wild Turkey Seminars in 1987,37,000 hunters have taken the course with only 1 non-fatal accident being recorded. Trained, licensed hunters present virtually no risk to members of the non-hunting public or to other hunters. To introduce a by-law or restrictions against hunting based upon a perceived threat to the public safety, without substantive proof, is unwarranted. The following are federal and provincial laws in place and enforced regarding the continued safe use of firearms by hunters and other legitimate users: . Criminal Code of Canada; . Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act; and . Trespass to Property Act. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 10- March 31, 2003 Unnecessary restrictions on the areas that hunters can discharge firearms can drastically and needlessly limit the huntable areas in the rural areas adjacent to municipalities, thus impacting upon the province's ability to manage wildlife. Resolution #C-184-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m. John McKelvey, 1411 Regional Road 42, Bowmanville, L 1C 3K5, advised prior to the meeting the he would not be speaking. John Almond, Fish and Wildlife Tactical Specialist, Ministry of Natural Resources, 50 Bloomington Road West, Aurora, L4G 3G8, appeared before Council to clarify that the Kendal Crown Lands property which is in close proximity to previous delegations is managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. The land was purchased in the 1960s/70s for the purpose of fostering wildlife habitat and to provide an area for outdoor recreation activities like hunting. They have attempted to manage the issue of hunting on Kendal property under the Public Lands Act. This property is used for various outdoor activities and to accommodate this, they don't allow hunting during certain times of the year. Any activities are enforced by the Province's Conservation Authorities. Any calls should be directed to the Ministry of Natural Resources. The only type of hunting allowed with high powered rifle, would be small game animals, rabbits, hares, coyotes and foxes. Mr. Almond noted that the Ministry is open to working with the municipality and requests that should Council propose to amend the by-law, that a Committee be appointed to address the residents' concerns. Arnot Wotten, 1933 Concession Road 6, R.R. #1, Hampton, LOB 1JO, reiterated his comments from the meeting of February 24,2003. In the year 2002 there were 57 livestock valuer claims, approximately 6 were dogs and 51 were coyotes or wolves. He referred Council to Report CLD-013-03. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 11 - March 31,2003 Detective Craig Greentree, Durham Regional Police, 16th Division, reiterated his comments from the meeting of February 24, 2003. He noted that he received a letter from Inspector Cameron dated February 18, 2003, and that the Inspector confirms the figures he provided to Council regarding firearm complaints. Detective Greentree noted that the Durham Regional Police Services take public safety very seriously and at this point there is no statistical data that there is an ongoing issue relating to hunting. John Baker, Marksmen Club of Oshawa, 5070 Holt Road, LOB 1JO, was called but was not present. Doug Wade, Property Manager, Union Rod and Gun Club, 3796 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 L9, was called but was not present. Rick Roddy, President, Union Rod and Gun Club, 3796 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 L9, was called but was not present. Bill Grealis, Vice President, Union Rod and Gun Club, 3796 Concession Road 3, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 L9, advised Council that the Union Rod and Gun Club is a recreational business and controlled gun club. All members are properly licenced and trained. The members are dedicated to conservation first and recreation second. The concerns raised tonight are not ones that apply to them. They have their own property and everything is controlled. The Union Rod and Gun Club's property runs from the 3rd Concession to the 4th Concession and is 1 1/4 mile deep. The members shoot light loads outside that travel 50 to 60 yards. Marvin Wierbicki, 2 Clayton Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1C 4P2, was called but was not present. Michael Curry, 4 Holgate Crescent, Bowmanville, L 1C 3R7, was called but was not present. Rick Maeder, 7 Auburn Lane, Courtice, L 1 E 2B6, was called but was not present. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 12- March 31, 2003 Resolution #C-185-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the order of the agenda be altered to allow for the consideration of "Unfinished Business" at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-186-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the safety concerns raised by various delegations be referred to the Clerk's Department for the preparation of a report regarding the formation and composition of a Committee to address the issue of shotguns vs high powered rifles and the safety concerns of the community; and THAT Councillor Robinson be appointed as Council's liaison. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-187 -03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to hear the delegation of Jerry Bailey pertaining to a confidential personnel matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-188-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 A01.AS 1-2 D02.0A 1-3 E05.GE - 13- March 31,2003 Correspondence Items I - 23 and I - 24 were distributed as handouts. Resolution #C-189-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 11, I - 13 and I - 16. "CARRIED" Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO is in support of Kids Voting Canada. Upon issue of the Provincial Election Writ, participating schools will learn of the democratic process and discuss issues that students bring to the classroom. Schools will receive ballots and ballot boxes, and will coordinate a student voters' list within each school. On election day, students will vote on candidates in their local ridings. After official polls close, the CBC will report the results of the student vote alongside the official results. (Received for Information) Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition, advising Council of a one-day symposium entitled "One Year Later - Perspectives on the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan". This symposium will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2003, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at King Campus, Seneca College. (Received for Information) Joan King, Member of the Board of Directors, Clean Air Foundation, advising Council of their Mow Down Pollution campaign. All 92 Home Depot Stores across Canada will be participating in this year's effort to get old, polluting two-stroke gas lawn mowers out of the garden. A typical older 3.5 horsepower gas mower running for one hour produces the same amount of emissions contributing to smog as a new car driven 547 kilometers. Starting Friday, April 25 and running until Sunday, May 4, 2003, people can bring their old mowers to any Home Depot store for recycling and get an instant rebate of up to $100 on a new clean-emission electric mower or trimmer, a new push power mower, or a low-emission gas mower. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 14- March 31, 2003 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 4 F11.GE Lisa McNee-Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, thanking Council for sponsoring a bowling lane during their annual "Bowl for Kids' Sake" fund raising campaign. "Bowl for Kids' Sake" was very well attended and proved to be a valuable opportunity to highlight business and community support. (Received for Information) 1-5 E05.GE Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising Council of the dangers that exist around area streams, rivers, ponds and lakes during the spring runoff period. Spring is quickly approaching and we look forward to warmer weather and being outdoors. Spring weather also brings melting snow, rain and the breakup of ice along rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. During this time of year people can expect higher, faster flowing water along with slippery, unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures that can lead to very hazardous conditions close to any water body. Please exercise extreme caution around any water body over the next few weeks and help make this a safe and enjoyable spring. (Received for Information) . 1- 6 C10.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 5, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT CC #436-2002 from Mr. B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, concerning special emergency management funding for all municipalities that host nuclear facilities be endorsed; and b) THAT Report #2003-A-1 0 of the Director of Emergency Measures be sent to the Minister of Public Safety and Security, local members of Parliament and local Members of the Provincial Legislature and Canadian Nuclear Host Communities." (Received for Information) 1-7 F11.GE Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support, thanking Council for the grant of $1500.00. This is most helpful to them and they are thankful for Council's support of their efforts in this community. . (Received for Information) 1- 8 F11.GE Humane Society of Durham Region, thanking Council for the grant of $1000.00. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 F11.GE 1-10 M02.GE 1- 12 C06.v1 1- 14 M02,GE 1- 15 1-17 M02.GE - 15 - March 31,2003 Gabrielle Worsley, Hall Coordinator, Newcastle Community Hall, thanking Council for the grant of $5000.00. (Received for Information) Mary MacDonald, Board President and Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, advising Council that they have been awarded new annual funding of $105,500 from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Their future as a community agency providing volunteer palliative support to those facing a Iife- threatening illness is now secure. On behalf of all the clients and families they serve, they extend their thanks and appreciation to Council. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Village of Tyrone and Surroundings Community Centre meeting dated March 6, 2003. (Received for Information) Angela Lloyd, Chairperson of the Board and Avis Glaze, Director of Education, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, inviting Council to participate as a member of the Envisioning the Future Committee. They are engaging in a long-term planning process through which they review and establish Areas of Emphasis as an organization. To fully engage their partners in charting the course for the next planning cycle, they have created a comprehensive four-stage process which will involve extensive representation from their staff and community. (Received for Information) Nancy Naylor, Assistant Deputy Minister of Finance, providing Council with a copy of the Consultations Report on Tax-Incentive Zones. This input makes an invaluable contribution of the government's policy development work for a permanent made-in- Ontario tax-incentive zone program, (Received for Information) Eva Ligeti, Executive Director, The Clean Air Partnership, inviting Council to join municipal leaders from across the Greater Toronto Area, and ministers from the federal and provincial governments to take part in the fourth annual Smog Summit to be held in Toronto's Metro Hall Council Chambers on June 20, 2003. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-18 1-19 C06.NE 1- 20 E05.GE 1-21 C06.CL 1-22 1- 23 C06.EM - 16- March 31,2003 Denise Yorke-Gerrits, Chair, Board of Directors, Bethesda House, advising Council that Robert Burke has resigned as chair and director of the Board of Directors. Ms. Yorke-Gerrits will be taking over the responsibilities of chair. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated March 11, 2003. (Received for Information) Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Restoration Council, providing Council with copies of their "The Big Cleanup" newsletter for 2002- 2003 Spring/Winter regarding toxics issues. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated February 20, 2003. (Received for Information) Elizabeth Fournier, Director of Communications, Adams Mine Rail Haul, providing Council with a copy of Rail Haul of Solid Waste, The Ontario Solution. With the closure of the Keele Valley landfill resulting in 100% of the City of Toronto garbage being shipped to Michigan, railhaul of solid waste to the Adams Mine is being discussed extensively by the press and other parties concerned with the disposal issue. While the Regions of York and Durham were committed to an Ontario Solution, and has approved using railhaulto the Adams Mine Landfill, the failure of the City of Toronto to finalize a contract resulted in the Regions being forced to use Michigan disposal. Unfortunately there is much misinformation and uninformed comment being made by some councillors. The facts are simple, the Town of Kirkland Lake has been a willing host since 1990, railhaulto the Adams Mine will save millions in disposal costs, result in extensive investment in an Ontario solution, and save millions in environment impacts by using rail vs truck. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Emergency Management Ontario meeting dated March 27, 2003. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 24 F11.GE I - 11 1-13 M02.GE - 17- March 31, 2003 RG. Lee, Chairman, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board, thanking Council for the $2500.00 grant. As planned, the grant money went directly to fund their recent purchases of a shot clock, goal nets and additional safety netting for the arena. Council's support of their arena board's programs and endeavors is greatly appreciated and is a win-win situation for the growing community. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 5, 2003, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham supports the resolution of the Council of the Township of Ramara requesting the Province to consider changes to the Aggregate Resources Act, the Municipal Act and the Planning Act; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2003-P- 23 be forwarded to the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Township of Ramara, the area municipalities in Durham and Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario." Resolution #C-190-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolution of the Region of Durham regarding changes to the Aggregate Resources Act, the Municipal Act and the Planning Act be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" David J. Johnson, Chair, Sport Alliance of Ontario, advising Council of the Community Sport for All Award. The Sport Alliance of Ontario, with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, will be recognizing Ontario's community sport councils or similar organizations by presenting them with a Community Sport for All Award at the inaugural Ontario Sport Leadership Conference on May 9 - 10, 2003, at the Hilton Suites Conference Centre in Markham. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, April 30, 2003. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-16 SOO.GE D - 1 C10.MO - 18 - March 31, 2003 Resolution #C-191-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item I - 13 be referred to the Director of Community Services. "CARRIED" Chris Kooy, on behalf of the Clarington Physician Recruitment Task Force, providing Council with a copy of a list being distributed throughout the community regarding incentive options to attract family physicians. Resolution #C-192-03 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-193--03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the Correspondence Items for direction be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D -11to D -15, inclusive. "CARRIED" Gary Napper, Deputy Clerk, the Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton, advising Council that the Corporation of the Municipality of Brockton on January 13, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS one of the main reasons behind Bill 81, The Nutrient Management Act was the tragedy that took place in this very community; AND WHEREAS one of the main components of the Municipality of Brockton is small and medium sized farm families. The Municipality of Brockton is concerned that the growth of Intensive Livestock Facilities is contributing to the decline of small-town and rural Ontario; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 19- March 31,2003 AND WHEREAS there is concern for the potential devastating financial impact on small and medium sized farms with the current Draft Regulations of the Nutrient Management Act; AND WHEREAS the overwhelming majority of the citizens of the Municipality of Brockton and supported by the Council of the Municipality of Brockton has concerns over the extreme growth of Intensive Livestock Operations and the large potential impact on the environment, drinking water quality and rural neighbourhoods; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Brockton feels that the draft regulations of the Nutrient Management Act will have little impact in curtailing these Intensive Livestock Operations to the detriment of the environment, safe drinking water and rural neighbourhoods; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Municipality of Brockton: i) calls upon the Government of Ontario to enact a moratorium on the construction of all Intensive Livestock Operations in the Province; ii) calls upon the Government of the Province of Ontario to give municipalities local control over regulating the size and locations of Intensive Livestock Facilities, with special emphasis on protecting the environment rights of people over the profits of corporate Agri- business; iii) calls upon the Government of the Province of Ontario to enact legislation that requires official zoning buffer- zones around any proposed Intensive Livestock Operations and categories with all the requisite effluent and environmental requirements; . Council Minutes - 20- March 31 , 2003 COMMUNICATIONS iv) directs the creation of a letter to Minister Johns, the current Ministry of Agriculture, copied to her counterparts in the opposition parties, strongly expressing the Municipality's concerns regarding the impact on small and medium sized farm families, and the absence of any real controls on Intensive Livestock Operations in the current Draft Regulations to the Nutrient Management Act; v) a copy of the above letter is also to be forwarded to all local media, along with provincially significant media outlets; vi) all other municipalities in the Province of Ontario will be contacted asking for resolutions of support for Brockton's concerns." (Correspondence referred to the Agricultural Advisory Committee) . D-2 M02,GE Tracey Mann, Chair, Board of Directors, Volunteer Canada, requesting Council to proclaim April 27 - May 3, 2003, as National Volunteer Week. Volunteers are instrumental in the creation of civil society. They are essential to the organizations that serve the needs of Canadians. Each individual makes a difference in Canadian lives; their combined efforts are a force for change in society. National Volunteer Week is a time for organizations to thank volunteers that have given their time, skills and experience. (Proclaimed) D-3 Gideon Goosen, South Africa, requesting Council for the following information: . 1. travel guide of Clarington; 2. road map of Clarington/National parks; 3. colour copy Coat of Arms; 4. tourist guide of Bowmanville; 5. complete street plan of Bowmanville; 6. accommodation guide (brochures); 7. transportation network and timetable; 8. calendar of events; 9. historical buildings and sites; 10. information and photos of dams, lakes; and 11. any other information. (Correspondence referred to the Marketing and Tourism Officer) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 M02.GE D-5 - 21 - March 31, 2003 Bonnie McPhail and Ronald S. Harrison, Co-Chairs, Autism Society Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim April 25th as "Toonie for Autism Day". This is a province-wide initiative to help young people, their teachers, their parents and their communities get a better understanding about the challenge people with autism face. Thousands of students struggle with learning challenges associated with autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in schools across Ontario. More children are being diagnosed with autism than ever before and are entering classrooms in our schools in record numbers. They are in need of specific educational supports, informed teachers and welcoming classrooms of fellow students. (Proclaimed) Paul Brace, Manager of Planning Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, advising Council that the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board on February 27, 2003, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board approve the closing of Maple Grove Public School effective 30 June 2003; and THAT Administration proceed with the disposition of Maple Grove Public School, 2038 Nash Road, RR. #3, Bowmanville." The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board are offering the property at fair market value to: . The English language college for the area in which the property is located; . The university, the head of which is nearest the property; . The municipality in which the property is located; and . Public Works and Government Services Canada (the Crown in Right of Canada). (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) . Council Minutes - 22- March 31,2003 COMMUNICATIONS D-6 P16.GE J. Ambrose, M. Wicks, L. Heard and E. Heard, advising that a group of four ratepayers from the Mitchells' Corners/Taunton village area attended the presentation of the proposed Clarington Master Fire Plan on January 30, 2003. There is no question about the need for improved protection in the southern portion of Courtice. They do not feel, however, that the relocation of Station 4 to the proposed site at 2611 Trulls Road is the best solution to the problem. Current response time to Zion United Church by the Fire Department is 6 minutes, by the ambulance in excess of 15 minutes. 60 to 70 percent of Fire Department calls are for medical reasons. The trucks are now equipped with defibrillators and the firefighters are well trained in life support techniques. In most cases, the fire trucks arrive first and are able to give valuable assistance before the ambulance arrives. Relocating Station 4 to south of Highway 2 adds 2 km and two intersections to the run which translates into a 2 to 3 minute delay in response time depending upon travel conditions. In the even of a cardiac emergency that delay could be the difference between life and death. Many of their residents are senior citizens, and the prospect of such a delay is most distressing. They are suggesting that the population at large would be better served by building the new station in a more central location in south Courtice, possibly in the vicinity of Bloor and Trulls Roads. This would give improved east/west access, especially to the 401, while still retaining the north/south route. The current proposal calls for two 24 hour crews to operate out of the new station. Their suggestion is that one crew operate from the new facility and the other crew remain at existing Station 4. . (Correspondence referred to the Director of Emergency Services) D-7 T05.HW Valentine Lovekin, Chair, Newcastle Downtown Business Improvement Association and Masood Vatandoust, President, Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce, advising Council of their concerns arising from an accident which occurred on January 28, 2003, on the 401 between Newcastle and Newtonville. They feel that there is a serious safety issue arising from this accident. On the day of the accident, the traffic had to be re-routed from Newtonville Road, north to Highway 2, west to Mill Street, Newcastle and then south to the Mill Street access ramp for the 401 westbound. This is a very dangerous situation where a disaster is just waiting to happen in the Newcastle community because of all the undirected traffic routing through the middle of their downtown business area and down Mill Street. . . Council Minutes - 23 - March 31 , 2003 COMMUNICATIONS Their safety issues are outlined. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) D-8 M04.GE John Maguire, writing to Council regarding the walkway used by North Courtice Public School and Courtice Secondary School students. Mr. Maguire states that he assumes the municipality would be responsible for the walkway if someone was to be injured because of the lack of maintenance. He has witnessed personally three children falling on the ice at the walkway. This walkway should be maintained or closed, to protect taxpayers from having to occur the cost of potential lawsuits due to the ice and snow. Before the municipality constructed the walkway there was a swale running between the properties of 63 and 67 Cecil Found Crescent that worked very well, now all the water from the swale runs onto Mr. Maguire's 4 foot side yard. He also has water laying in his driveway now because the municipality constructed the sidewalk in front of his house with a higher grade than the driveway, therefore water now runs from the sidewalk to the center of the driveway. The mountain of dirt that was trucked into the east part of Mr. Maguire's property is already shifting through his fence into his backyard and causing damage. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering) . D-9 Mr. Frederick R. Ufton, writing to Council regarding a piece of property at Wilmot Creek which Ridge Pine Park Inc. is trying to have changed from Permanent Agricultural Reserve to Living Area. Mr. Ufton has provided several letters and advertisements regarding the problems at Wilmot Creek and is requesting Council not to change the land description on the piece of property in question. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D -10 M04.GE Della and Rodney Graham, writing to Council regarding misappropriation of municipal property. Mr. and Mrs. Graham reside on Pinedale Crescent in Courtice and they wrote a letter to the Municipal Law Enforcement Division on December 6, 2001. They received a response on January 16, 2002, stating that they would hear something from the municipality in the near future. It has been well over a year and misappropriation of municipal property is still occurring and getting worse, There is still dumping, cutting down trees and planting tress across access areas. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 11 T03.GO D -12 C10.MO - 24- March 31, 2003 Mr. and Mrs. Graham have been dealing with this situation for four years now and continue to get threats and harassment for simply walking on municipal property. Recently, Mrs. Graham was trying to enjoy a nice walk with their two dogs and again she was verbally threatened by the resident to "stay off" their property or else. This will continue as long as there is nothing done about it. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) Darren Wong, writing to Council regarding his concerns pertaining to the GO Transit Board of Directors move to significantly increase the student fare and cap the age at which students will be eligible for a discount. The proposed new youth pass and age limit of 22 or 25 years of age for student discount eligibility amount to little more than a $1.3 million cash grab at the expense of students. The resulting $500 fare increase for students traveling in the Georgetown Corridor, for example, is equal to a 10% increase in tuition fees. This cash grab will not solve the problem of systematic under-funding that plagues GO Transit. It will, however, severely restrict access to post-secondary education. Mr. Wong is urging Council to exercise their power and responsibility as an elected representative to maintain the current GO Transit student discount. Resolution #C-194-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the request from Darren Wong to maintain the current GO Transit student discount be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on March 17, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS driving at excessive speeds on all roads in the City of Pickering poses a threat to the safety of all persons in the community; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 25 - March 31 , 2003 WHEREAS persons are at particular risk when vehicles are driven at excessive speeds on City-controlled roads that serve the residential areas and are heavily traveled by children going to school or adults out for a recreational walk or bike ride; and WHEREAS the Council of the City of Pickering recognized this threat in 1996 when it passed Resolution #44/96 to request the Minister of Transport to initiate an amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to permit local municipalities to enforce those sections of the Act dealing with the enforcement of speed limits within its boundaries; and WHEREAS by Resolution #43/97 passed on February 10, 1997, Council authorized the retention of an additional Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and the training of all Officers in anticipation of the Province passing legislation that would allow municipalities to enforce speed limits; and WHEREAS by Resolution #204/97 passed on June 2,1997, Council authorized the purchase of two laser radar units to be used by the Durham Regional Police Service to enhance the enforcement of speed limits in the City of Pickering; and WHEREAS the Durham Regional Police Serve does have a Traffic Enforcement Branch that is required to enforce traffic issues throughout the entire Regional Municipality of Durham and is not able to undertake traffic enforcement problems on City-owned streets on a regular basis; and WHEREAS through the Traffic Management Study, residents expressed frustration of lack of enforcement of excessive speeding on residential streets; and WHEREAS photo radar was introduced by the Province of Ontario and used on major highways with great success in reducing speeding and accidents and has since been discontinued; and WHEREAS the technology is available for a non-police officer, such as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, to man, monitor and operate photo radar equipment without stopping the vehicle driver on residential streets where speeding is causing safety concerns; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 13 C10.MO - 26- March 31, 2003 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby request the Minister of Transport to pass legislation that will permit municipalities to enforce speeding on roads within their jurisdiction through the use of photo radar; and FURTHER THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP, Pickering-Ajax, Uxbridge, all Durham municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario," Resolution #C-195-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received for information. "CARRIED" Jodi Chittick DeNoble, Acting Clerk, Town of Smith-Ennismore- Lakefield, advising Council that the Town of Smith-Ennismore- Lakefield on March 11, 2003, passed the following resolution: "WH EREAS, the Province of Ontario adopted Bill 195, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and Bill 175, the Sustainable Water and Sewage System Act on December 13, 2002; and WHEREAS, specific Regulations related to each of these Acts are still forthcoming; and WHEREAS Part 3, Section 19 "Standard of Care, Municipal Drinking-Water System", of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Bill 195, outlines that owners, and every person who, on behalf of the municipal drinking-water system, who oversees the accredited operating authority of the system or exercises decision-making authority of the system, are required to exercise a level of care, diligence and skill that a reasonable prudent person would be expected to exercise; and WHEREAS, there are no specific Regulations to define the term "reasonable prudent person"; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 - 27- March 31, 2003 WHEREAS, an individual's decision to run for a Municipal Council position will be influenced by their concern regarding personal exposure to liability claims and fines associated with violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Sustainable Water and Sewage System Act as a result of the lack of a clear-cut definition of a "reasonable prudent person" in relation to these Acts; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Township of Smith- Ennismore-Lakefield requests that the Ministry of the Environment clarify the meaning of a "reasonably prudent person" detailing the specific actions that a "reasonably prudent person" would be expected to exercise in the course of their duties with respect to each of these Acts; and FURTHER, that this Resolution be circulated to the Premier of Ontario, the Ministry of the Environment, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Gary Stewart, M,P.P" the Honourable Chris Hodgson, M.P,P., the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all municipalities in the Province of Ontario." Resolution #C-196-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" Kenneth McGill, President, Port Darlington Harbour Company, writing to Council to again raise the issue of the cost of dredging Soper Creek, The municipality continues to ignore the responsibility it shares with Bobby C's and Wigger's Custom Yachts LId, for the dredging of Soper Creek. The silting problem continues and in fact is worsening. As a user of the creek, by way of the public boat launch the municipality operates, it is not only equitable and appropriate that the municipality contribute to the cost of dredging the creek, it may very soon be necessary. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -15 M02.GE REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report March 24, 2003 - 28- March 31,2003 Resolution #C-197 -03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. "CARRIED" Terry James, Durham Senior Games Luncheon Co-ordinator, Durham Ontario Senior Games, requesting Council's support of $200.00 for the Durham Region Senior Games Awards Luncheon. Their committee organizes and presents activities to 800 plus adults over the age of 55 years throughout the Durham Region. This year as in 2000 they would like to present medals to all of the first, second and third place winners. Events begin on April 25 and the last event is June 6, 2003. The luncheon is scheduled for Friday, June 20th at 12 noon at the South Pickering Senior Centre. Resolution #C-198-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Mayor's office. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-199-03 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on March 24, 2003, be approved, "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 29- March 31, 2003 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-200-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report PSD-033-03 be received; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends that the application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan (ROPA 2002-003), as submitted by Frederick and Sandra Archibald to permit a small- scale nine hole golf course as an accessory use to a farm winery, be approved; THAT Official Plan Amendment 31 to the Clarington Official Plan to permit the construction of a small-scale nine hole golf course as an accessory use to a farm winery be adopted as indicated in Attachment NO.3 to Report PSD-033-03; that the necessary by-law be passed; and further that the amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; THAT the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 of the Municipality of Clarington as amended, (ZBA 2002-009) submitted by Frederick and Sandra Archibald be approved and that the necessary by-law be passed as contained in Attachment NO.4 to Report PSD-033-03; THAT the H symbol be lifted at such time as the applicant has entered into an agreement with the Municipality and deposited a letter of credit in an amount satisfactory to the Director of Planning Services as a performance guarantee for monitoring and mitigation measures; THAT the Durham Planning Department be sent a copy of Report PSD-033-03; and THAT all interested parties and the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 30- March 31,2003 Resolution #C-201-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2003-033 and 2003-040, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2003-033 being a by-law to appoint a member to the Clarington Library Board and to amend By-law 2001-016 2003-034 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 32 to the Clarington Official Plan 2003-035 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle 2003-036 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2125 from Part Lot Control 2003-037 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa Clarington Association for Community Living, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville 2003-038 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and John Howard Society, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville 2003-039 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 31 to the Clarington Official Plan 2003-040 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes March 31,2003 - 31 - BY-LAWS Resolution #C-202-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-033 to 2003-040 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Councillor Schell advised Council that he attended the first meeting of the Test Hill Task Force on March 31, 2003, He noted that Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services, attended the meeting to represent staff, Councillor Schell stated that he is looking forward to resolving the problems. Boards! Committees Update Councillor Pingle advised Council that Ontario Power Generation hosted a meeting on March 24, 2003, with representatives of all environmental and trail builders in this area, On April 6, 2003, the National Wildlife Week will be held for grade 7 and 8 students. The program will consist of studying perigrine falcons, butterflies and wild life artistry, Waterfront trail users will be asked to assist in bird monitoring; a checklist will be available, Ontario Power Generation strives for an 80% recycling and actually exceed this; last year 5,632,299 Ibs were recycled, reused and composed. The Tyrone Community Hall will be holding a fundraising euchre game on April 5, 2003. SI. Marys Community Relations Committee has the following proposals: . 3 stations will be set up using PM 10 testing for air quality montoring: coal piles which cannot be covered due to combustion are relocated behind the covered salt piles; blasting will be monitored on site and on private residential areas; environmental newsletter will be published twice a year; report cards are being considered: tours June and September; 10 metre weather station on the roof of the technical building; and follow up to the community meetings May and September. . . . . . . . . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 32- March 31, 2003 St. Marys will also be holding a waterfront management workshop on April 3, 2003, at Bobby C's and pre-registration is required, Councillor Robinson advised Council that on April 5, 2003, the Kendal Community Centre will be holding a Yuk Yuks fundraiser. On April 6, 2003, the Newcastle Arena will draw tickets for a 52" tv and a Bobby Orr Winning Stanley Cup Goal picture framed and autographed. Family Farm Safety Night will be held on April 10, 2003, at 7:00 p,m. at the Garnet Rickard Complex. Councillor Rowe advised Council that the Bowmanville Book is for sale in the Planning Services Department. The Visual Arts Centre's "Lasting Impressions" will be opening this Sunday, April 6, 2003. The Visual Arts' annual general meeting will be held after show. Ontario Power Generation held a "Building Bridges" meeting on March 24, 2003, Earth Day will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2003, with lots of activities going on. Councillor Rowe advised that the Clarington Tourism website has a category entitled "Nature and Trails". She also noted that she would circulate a list of special events being held by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Councillor Trim advised Council that pot holes are a big concern at this time of year and noted that they are being filled as quickly as possible. The Region of Durham's Integrated Waste System is up and running. A meeting is going to be held this week with the three Business Improvement Associations relating to waste collection. Resolution #C-203-03 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of a verbal report from the Solicitor pertaining to two legal matters, "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 33- March 31, 2003 Resolution #C-204-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2003-041 and 2003-042, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2003-041 being a by-law to amend Interim Control By-law 2003-01 as it applies to the lands and premises at 205 King Street East, Bowmanville 2003-042 being a by-law to amend Interim Control By-law 2003-01 as it applies to the lands and premises known as 243 King Street East, Bowmanville "CARRIED" Resolution #C-205-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2003-041 and 2003-042, be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-206-03 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2003-043 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 31st day of March 2003, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time, "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-207-03 March 31, 2003 - 34- Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2003-043 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-208-03 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:35 p.m, "CARRIED"