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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2002 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON April 15, 2002 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 15, 2002, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C. Trim Councillor J. Schell (due to illness) 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 FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended the meeting until 7:40 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Items #1 a and #1 b of Report #1. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS -2- April 15, 2002 Resolution #C-217 -02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 2, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton advised that he has met the new President of General Motors Canada, Michael Grimaldi. Mayor Mutton addressed the letter received by Members of Council from David Renaud, President, CAW Environmental Council, inviting members to attend a forum on Iter. The letter indicates anti-Iter items and states that the representatives of Iter Canada declined an invitation to participate. This is not a true statement; Iter representatives were never invited to attend the meeting. Councillor Robinson thanked Mayor Mutton for the invitation to attend the Conservation Authority dinner. Councillor Trim advised that the Orono Midgets and Bantams and the Newcastle Atoms won the All-Ontario Championships. He also advised Council that on May 4th there will be a Free Compost Day held at the Darlington Sports Centre between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Clarington Operations Department and the Region of Durham. Councillor Rowe advised Council of the nature walk for Earth Week being held at the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area on April 27, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. She encourages everyone to attend. The Courtice Millennium Trail will be dedicated on Friday, April 26th at 1 :00 p.m. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . - 3- April 15, 2002 Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Co-Chairs, St. Mary's Cement Community Relations Committee, appeared before Council to present their 3rd Annual Report. The Committee's purpose is to build on the improved relationship and create an opportunity for open dialogue between the community and Blue Circle Cement (now St. Marys Cement) and to provide an opportunity for St. Marys to report on the progress of implementing alterations to the Westside Creek and the Westside Marsh. The following issues and concerns have been addressed by the Committee: . The Municipality and St. Marys provided information relating to requirements, approvals, processes and timelines regarding the Principle of Understanding; Committee groups raised concerns and questions and stakeholders provided information. Potential solutions were discussed. Topics include the potential and actual company ownership change, the Minister of Environment Air Quality Monitoring Report status, traffic signage at Cove Road and West Beach Road, noise, bridge lighting, gating of the emergency route and official community response plan, marsh reconfiguration schedule, relocation of the aggregate operation, quarry licence changes and associated change in quarry hours; The CLOCAlMunicipality of Clarington Environmental Management Plan process for the study area was initiated. The CRC organized an information meeting in January 2002, in response to community based concerns about land usage change as a result of the transfer of green space properties to CLOCA. These concerns had been raised in the EMP Workshop; Committee membership was discussed on a number of occasions early in the year. Representation from the Aspen Springs Community Association was improved with the naming of Joe Solway to the Committee; St. Marys contacted the Ministry of Environment on several occasions to request data from the Mobile Air Monitoring Program conducted in June 2000. The data was finally received September 2001; and The official name of the Community Relations Committee requires updating to reflect the new company name St. Marys Cement. . . . . . . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 C06.TY 1-4 C06.CL 1-5 T03.GE 1- 6 F11.GE -4- April 15, 2002 Committee members conclude that the improved relationship between all parties has continued in a very position direction. The Committee recommends: . That Council support the continuation of the Committee and its mandate; and . That the Committee be consulted during the implementation of the Westside/Bowmanville Marsh Wetland Complex Environmental Management Plan and during the implementation of the Plan's recommendations. Dean Grant, 8089 Tinkerville Road, Campbellcoft, LOA 1 BO, was called but was not present. Resolution #C-218-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1- 2, I - 3, 1-9,1-12,1-14 and I - 15. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Tyrone Hall Board dated March 12, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated February 21,2002. (Received for Information) Gordon J. Chong, Chairman, GO Transit, providing Council with a copy of the GT A Transportation Plan and advising that the Removing Roadblocks transportation plan are continuing. (Received for Information) Brian R. Waters, Treasurer, Toronto Cornish Association, thanking Council for their grant. This grant will enable them to make more extensive use of other local resources such as the Bowmanville Museum where they hope to organize some of the auxiliary ceremonies. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 5 - April 15, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 F11.GE Kaye Quinney, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support, thanking Council for their grant. 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 M06.GE Barbara Marco, Experienced Workers Information Network, advising Council that experienced workers 45 years of age and over will be the focus of the Experienced Workers Information Network (EWIN). Currently in the Durham Region 4,192 workers 45 years of age and over are in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) while another 3,399 are in receipt of Ontario Works (OW) or Ontario Disability Support (QDSP). Workers over the age of 44 tend to job search longer than younger workers. The one-year project funded by Human Resources Development Canada will: . increase the understanding of the barriers facing this age group of job seekers promote existing employment services in Durham Region conduct a survey of experienced workers to identify their job search barriers provide advice on additional employment services that would help to overcome these barriers. (Received for Information) I - 10 L 11.GE Linda Gasser, providing a copy of her deputation to the Region of Durham Planning Committee wherein she advised that she supports staff recommendations "a" and "c" as written regarding the MTO/Superbuild Draft Strategic Transportation Directions. Ms. Gasser is requesting that Regional Council consider expanding recommendations "b" and "d" and adding two additional recommendations "e" and "f' as follows: 1. Recommendation "b" - ask the Province to initiate a broad consultation process similar to the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) process, as per the mandate of the Smart Growth Panels. 2. Recommendation "d" - send copies of Report 2002-P-23 to the following parties in additional to MTO and MMAH - The Premier of Ontario; Federal Minister of Transportation; MPPs; Durham MPs; the Smart Growth Secretariat; SuperBuild; the Minister of Energy, Science and Technology; as well as the Ontario Energy Board. . . Council Minutes -6- April 15, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS 3. Recommendation "e" - concerns regarding the sale of the Hydro One corridor lands and rights-of-way and how these relate to transportation. Recommendation "e" could be made stronger if a large number of municipalities expressed concerns about Hydro One corridor lands as part of their responses to this MTO/SuperBuild transportation strategy. 4. Recommendation "f' - add wording to require clarification from the Province on expropriation issues and how this would relate to public/private partnerships as proposed by MTO. (Received for Information) I - 11 C12,WE P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of By-law #19-2002, being a by-law to appoint Weed Inspectors for the Regional Municipality of Durham. Mr. Reginald Parker has been appointed for the Municipality of Clarington. (Received for Information) . 1- 13 T08.GE Kaye McOustra, Clarke High School, School Council Chair, providing Council with a copy of a letter addressed to John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, regarding emergency evacuation. Ms. McOustra advises that the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is opposed to creating a Community Safety Zone because it is not a residential area and the signs may confuse drivers. She advises that they have received all the documentation, with the exception of that from the MTO, required for presentation to the OPP for their Community Safety Zone. Ms. McOustra reports that two "No Parking" signs have been erected outside Coffee Time. Constable Julia McCuaig has called a meeting on April 15, 2002, with the Municipality, the OPP, MTO, Catherine Foy (Principle of Clarke High School) and Bob Willsher to further explore an appropriate evacuation route. (Received for Information) 1- 16 D21.GE Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), advising Council that the Commission announced its approval of the Environmental Assessment Guidelines (Scope of Project and Assessment) that will be used to direct a screening environmental assessment of the proposed Iter Facility. In making its decision, the Commission required that specific modifications be made to a draft of the Environmental Assessment Guidelines presented to it. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 17 L 11.GE 1-18 E06.GE 1-19 E05.GE 1-20 C10.MO -7- April 15, 2002 Government of Canada, advising Council that Industrial Minister Allan Rock and Human Resources Development Minister Jane Stewart launched the Government of Canada's Innovation Strategy. Presented in two papers, the strategy outlines the factors that will drive economic growth and social development over the next decade. The papers highlight the goals, milestones and targets that will improve innovation and skills and learning in Canada. (Received for Information) Electricity Distributors Association (EDA), providing Council with a copy of EDA Weekly, an Electricity Distributors Association Publication. (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of EA News. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on March 27, 2002, passed part b) of the recommendation pertaining to Long Term Strategic Property Tax Plan for the Region of Durham as follows: "b) THAT for 2002, the following changes be adopted as the initial steps in achie\ling the objectives of the Long-Term Strategic Property Tax Plan; i) The Large Industrial tax ratio be reduced from 3.6104 to 2.9000; ii) The Multi-Residential tax ratio be reduced from 2.4900 to 2.4000; and iii) The Office Building Special Class be merged into the Commercial Residual Property Class by reducing its tax ratio from 2.2960 to the Commercial Residual Tax Ratio of 1.4819 with funding to be provided by increasing the Shopping Centre tax ratio from 1.2078 to 1.3300." (Received for Information) . Council Minutes -8- April 15, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS I - 21 M02.GE Joe Hand, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council, inviting Mayor Mutton to joint in the National Day of Mourning March, April 28, 2002, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Steelworkers Hall, 115 Albert Street and finishing at the Oshawa City Hall where the annual ceremony will be held. (Received for Information) 1- 22 A01.FE Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Government of Canada have announced important changes to the Green Municipal Funds to allow for more innovative environmental projects and studies to be undertaken by municipal governments across Canada. The changes are: . The Green Municipal Investment Fund (GMIF) now offers municipal governments low-interest loans. Interest rates will be 1.5 per cent below the Government of Canada bond rate. Private/public-sector partners of municipal governments are also eligible for loans at attractive rates. GMIF finances up to 25 per cent of the eligible costs of a qualifying infrastructure project. . . The Green Municipal Investment Fund and the Green Municipal Enabling Fund (GMEF) are expanded to support a broader range of transportation projects, sustainable community planning including energy and greenhouse gas reduction plans and integrated community-wide energy management projects. Existing categories include energy and energy services, sustainable transportation services and technologies, water, and solid waste management. . The Green Municipal Enabling Fund will accept feasibility study proposals assessing community options for brownfields redevelopment. (Received for Information) 1-2 C10.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Crown Corporations that the Region of Durham on March 27, 2002, passed the following resolution: . "a) THAT Regional staff report back to Council on details of the proposed federal/provincial housing program once finalized; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 3 F11.GE - 9- April 15, 2002 b) THAT a working group of Regional and interested Area Municipal staff be created to identify specific details of an affordable rental housing program for recommendation to Regional and Area Municipality Councils, including but not limited to: i) a Regional policy on sustainable/affordable housing; and ii) a draft Regional by-law to implement Section 210.1 of the Municipal Act amendments that would allow the Region to stimulate affordable rental housing development. c) THAT the Region continue to advocate to the federal and provincial governments to provide direct funding, along with more favourable taxation policies to stimulate the construction of affordable rental housing; THAT the Region agree to undertake a review of the financial implications of waiving development fees and charges at such time as the Federal and/or Provincial Governments commit to renew the funding of social housing and provides such funds for Durham Region; and e ) THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham M.P.'s, M.P.P.'s and Area Municipalities." d) Resolution #C-219-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Correspondence Item 1-2 be received for Information. "CARRIED" Doris Foster, Kendal Recreation, thanking Council for their municipal grant. This was the second year their coaches had to attend a mandatory clinic in order to qualify for coaching. This grant will help to offset the additional expense of sending their eight coaches to these clinics. They will also be purchasing a safety screen for batting practices, catchers equipment, helmets, etc. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 F11.GE 1-12 C06.NE - 10- April 15, 2002 Resolution #C-220-02 Moved by Councilor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be received for information. "CARRIED" Susan Pascoe, President of Newcastle Family Connection, thanking Council for their grant and recognizing the importance of having a strong family resource centre in our community. As the only family resource centre in Clarington, Newcastle Family Connection is dedicated to strengthening the ability of residents to nurture the growth and development of our youngest children. Resolution #C-221-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, advising CN Railway that the Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association has received complaints from people regarding the condition of the wooden bridge on Stephenson Road. People who use the road regularly state that spikes are sticking up on the road surface and the approaches, being fairly steep, create blind spots where you don't see an approaching vehicle until it is right upon you. Resolution #C-222-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item 1-12 be received and referred to the Operations Department. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 C06.NE 1-15 M02.GE - 11 - April 15, 2002 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, advising the Minister of Transportation that the Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association strongly objects to the Region of Durham's share in the cost of building the 401 Highway Interchange that is in the process of being built and the two proposed interchanges. The Association feels that all costs for these interchanges should come from vehicle licences and gasoline tax revenues and the Region's road budget should be used for local road maintenance. Resolution #C-223-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information. "CARRIED" Allan D. Hewitt, Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee, advising Council that on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. they will be having the dedication of the new sign for the Nature Area. As part of the celebrations for Earth Day, a hike through the Nature area will take place. They will also be building bird and bat houses that are to be placed in the Nature Area. Also planned is a scavenger hunt for the kids, a photo contest and a tree planting. Resolution #C-224-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-225-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 3, D - 4, D - 5 and D - 8 to D - 10, inclusive. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 12- April 15, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 M02.GE Charm Cottingham, National President, Canadian Hemochromatosis Society, requesting Council to proclaim May 25 - 31, 2002, as Hemochromatosis Awareness Week. Hemochromatosis, which is caused by an overload of iron in the body, is a crippling and potentially fatal disease if left untreated. This is the first year that the Society has selected communities across the nation for proclamation. Their target is the identification of the 1 in 300 Canadians who are at risk of developing complications of this condition and the estimated 1 in 9 Canadians who, as siblings and offspring of these individuals, are carriers of one recessive gene. (Proclaimed) D-2 S08.SM Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community Care Association, requesting that the proposed smoke-free by-law in public places be reviewed to provide exceptions for some establishments, particularly gaming and other venues where no one under the age of 18 is allowed to participate. Community Care has been an official smoke-free workplace since 1998 and supports the proposed by-law. However, in Whitby, Community Care raises funds through lottery schemes. The Organization manages and conducts bingo events out of the Hideaway Bingo Hall in Whitby. During the past year they raised $30,000 which benefited the community in a variety of ways. It is their opinion that a 100 percent smoke-free by-law within the gaming environments will seriously deteriorate the fund raising efforts, and will jeopardize the efforts of the community charitable and not-for-profit sector to deliver essential services. . (Advised of actions taken with respect to Report CLD-08-02 and forwarded correspondence to the Regional Municipality of Durham) D-6 M02.GE Rhonda Hogg, Administrative Assistant, The Canadian Hearing Society, requesting Council to proclaim the month of Mayas "Hearing Awareness Month." This is an occasion to promote public understanding and awareness of the needs of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing Canadians, and to emphasize the importance of protecting our hearing. The aging of our population and the increase in noise pollution have made hearing loss the fastest growing disability in North America. Often referred to as the "invisible disability", more than one million Ontarians experience some degree of hearing loss, with the greatest incidence occurring among the elderly. For deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, the key to enjoying an independent life is keeping the lines of communication open. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 M02.GE D-3 F11.GE - 13- April 15,2002 The barriers to communication can be lifted through the use of technology, sign language interpreters, closed captioning, assistive devices such as TTYs (teletypewriter phones) and American Sign Language. (Proclaimed) Douglas W. Stevens, Pastor, The Salvation Army, requesting Council's permission to erect a Community Services Banner along Highway #2 in Bowmanville. Mr. Stevens' Church, in conjunction with the Oshawa and Whitby Salvation Army Corps, are sponsoring the visit to the Durham Region, of a Brass Band from London, England. This band, called the Household Troops Band, last visited the area in 1888 and commenced the work of the Salvation Army in this area. On May 11 th, they will be participating in a Massed Band Extravaganza at the Oshawa Civic Centre and on Sunday evening, May 1ih, they will be in Bowmanville at the Salvation Army Church at 6:00 p.m. Along with Mr. Stevens' letter is a letter from Norm Ritson, Program Producer, requesting Council to advertise in their program for this concert. The program will contain pictures and biographies of each band, along with the items being performed. (Approved installation of banner and referred advertising request to the Corporate Services Department) Kim Fleming, requesting Council to help financially support Hospice Durham. Hospice Durham is an essential service, which has been providing supportive care to palliative care patients and their families for the past 10 years. With the changes in the health care service delivery system, there is a greater reliance on volunteers than ever before. Caregivers are burnt out and homecare services that are already limited require the augmentation of fully trained and dedicated volunteers. This is simply the most economic, efficient and sensible response to a growing community need, and she urges Council to provide financial support necessary to see Hospice Durham continue as a viable entity in south Durham Region. See Resolution #C-226-02. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 F11.GE D-5 F11.GE D-8 C10.MO - 14- April 15, 2002 Maureen Riddell, writing to Council with her concerns regarding the future of Hospice Durham. Their volunteers provide in home support to individuals who are dying. Their presence often compliments other support services that are government funded, thereby enabling the palliative client to die with dignity. Ms. Riddell cannot image government funding not be available to support this end-of-Iife volunteer service. If they do not receive adequate funding, Hospice Durham will be forced to close their doors. If this were to happen, it would be a very sad time. See Resolution #C-226-02 Janine Muller, writing to Council with her concerns that Hospice Durham may have to close because of lack of funding. Hospice Durham has performed a necessary service in our community for the past ten years, providing much needed care and comfort to terminally ill patients and their families, covering a wide area from Ajax-Pickering to Clarington. It is essential that this organization receive the financial support necessary to continue to work in our community since the loss of such services would be devastating. Hospice care is cost effective. Studies have shown that it is less expensive to support families caring for patients at home rather than having them institutionalized. Hospice services, for which no charge is made to clients, have enabled many families to keep their loved ones at home for longer than would otherwise be possible, resulting in considerable savings to our health system and releasing hospital beds for acute care cases. Resolution #C-226-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Kim Fleming, Maureen Riddell and Janine Muller be advised of actions taken with respect to Report CSD-08-02. "CARRIED" B. Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on April 2, 2002, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS public participation in the deliberation of planning applications by Council is vital and is an essential cornerstone of our municipal, democratic process; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 15- April 15, 2002 WHEREAS the Planning Act provides a statutory requirement in Ontario Regulations 198/96 that the public be notified of Official Plan amendments and Zoning by-law amendments by the mailing of a notice within a 120 metre radius and the positing of notice by means of a sign; and WHEREAS on the advice of legal council, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering has been informed that the 120 meter mailing radius may not be extended as this distance is a prescribed, statutory distance that may not be altered; and WHEREAS the 120 meter radius is ineffective in ensuring that affected residents receive notice of an Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment that could have direct impact upon them; and WHEREAS increasing the mailing notification radius ensures that more residents can participate in the planning process and that the process is made more accessible and transparent; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering urges the Government of Ontario to establish the 120 meter mailing notification radius as a minimum and not a fixed distance for Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications; and FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario allow municipalities to increase the distance of the mailing notification radius so long as that radius is applied consistently to all applications considered by the municipality and so long as it is not less than 120 meters in distance from the application; and FURTHER THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be requested to adopt and advocate this position on behalf of municipalities and residents of Ontario; and FURTHER THAT this motion be circulated to all GTA municipalities and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 E06.GE - 16- April 15, 2002 - All area Mayors and Chairs - Janet Ecker, M.P.P. - Pickering-Ajax-Whitby - Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Ernie Eves, Premier of the Province of Ontario - Dalton McGuinty, Leader of the Official Opposition." Resolution #C-227-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mike Shields, President, CAW Local 222, providing Council with copies of the Ontario Electricity Coalition leaflet. The Canadian Auto Workers Local 222 along with the Ontario Electricity Coalition, are united in their efforts to prevent the deregulation and privatization of their publicly owned electric power system in the Province of Ontario. They are requesting Council to pass a resolution urging the government to delay the deregulation. Resolution #C-228-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson WHEREAS the cost of electricity is a major expense for the Municipality of Clarington; AND WHEREAS our municipality cannot afford to pay any significant increase in electricity rates; AND WHEREAS any significant increase in electricity rates would have a devastating effect on the people and the economy of our community; AND WHEREAS the government's plan to deregulate and privatize electricity in May 2002, would place Ontario in the U.S. electricity market in which rates are much higher; AND WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has not been able to provide any assurances about the stability of electricity rates following privatization and deregulation; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 10 C10.MO - 17- April 15, 2002 AND WHEREAS critics of the government's plan to deregulate and privatize electricity in May 2002, predict that rates will double; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that our municipal government publicly call on the Government of Ontario to be most vigilant in making sure that energy rates do not escalade unreasonably and that the CAW be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising Council that the City of Vaughan on March 18, 2002, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the hydro transmission corridors in the Greater Toronto Area represent an important public resource which was acquired on behalf of the taxpayers/ratepayers of Ontario for the betterment of the province; AND WHEREAS the use of the corridor lands, for such public purposes as rapid transit and transportation, environmental management, recreational uses and other services and utilities, has the potential to play an increasingly important role in supporting economic growth, improving environmental health and in enhancing the quality of life for the residents of a rapidly growing GTA; AND WHEREAS the loss of this resource to the broader public sector, through the privatization of Hydro One, would further constrain municipalities and other public agencies in their ability to provide essential services in a timely and economical manner; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF VAUGHAN HEREBY RESOLVES: THAT the Province of Ontario is hereby requested to maintain the hydro corridors in public ownership and that these lands be made available for public use, at nominal cost, by municipalities and other public agencies; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 18- April 15, 2002 AND THAT should the Province choose to include the corridors as an asset to be included as part of the Hydro One privatization, it is requested that terms and conditions be included in the transfer of the lands, which will ensure that the following principles will be adhered to: 1. Existing public uses are recognized and made permanent with no additional compensation required; 2. The corridor lands will remain available for future public uses at nominal cost to municipalities and other public agencies; 3. That no reasonable public use shall be denied; AND THAT municipalities and other potentially affected public agencies be consulted prior to the privatization of the hydro corridors and that they be allowed to provide input on any detailed terms and conditions which may be attached to the transfer of such lands. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the following individuals, municipalities and agencies for their endorsement: . The Premier of Ontario; . Members of the Provincial Cabinet; . The Leader of the Opposition; . The Leader of the New Democratic Party; . Members of the Legislature for the Greater Toronto Area; . The Region of York; . The Municipalities of the Greater Toronto Area; . The Toronto Transit Commission; . GO Transit; and . Toronto Region Conservation Authority . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report April 8, 2002 - 19- April 15, 2002 Resolution #C-229-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the resolution of the City of Vaughan regarding hydro transmission corridors be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to Items #1 a and #1 b of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson's wife is employed by Acres & Associated Environmental Limited who provided comments on the Draft Environmental Assessment Guidelines (Item #1a) and Councillor Robinson owns property in the vicinity of the Port Hope Area Initiative (Item #1 b). Resolution #C-230-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on April 8, 2002, be approved with the exception of Items #1 a and #1 b. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-231-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Items #1a and #1 b of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of April 8, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 20- April 15, 2002 Resolution #C-232-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Confidential Report CLD-014-02regarding a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-233-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Confidential Verbal Report from the Director of FinancelTreasurer regarding a legal matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-234-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Confidential Report CSD-09-02 regarding a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-235-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the delegation of Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee be received with thanks; THAT Council support the continuation of the Committee and its mandate; and . . . Council Minutes - 21 - April 15, 2002 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS THAT the Committee be consulted during the implementation of the Westside/Bowmanville Marsh Wetland Complex Environmental Management Plan and during the implementation of the Plan's recommendations. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-236-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-055, being a by-law to adopt Amendment 26 to the Clarington Official Plan, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-237-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-055 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-238-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the invoice of Gibson Associates 1997 Ltd., in the amount of $2,068.27, for professional services rendered, from February 21, 2002 to March 6, 2002, in preparation for the anticipated OMB hearing on the Joe Domitrovic applications be approved for payment from the Unclassified Admin. - Contingencies Account #7000-X-298. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 22- April 15, 2002 Mayor Mutton thanked Council and staff for a job well done regarding the budget. Councillor Trim advised that the Region of Durham will be dealing with their budget on April 17, 2002. The projected increase is 3.5%, down from 6%. Councillor Rowe advised that the Visual Arts Center will be holding a Donor Appreciation Night. Tickets are $10.00 and Driftwood Theatre will provide the entertainment. Councillor Rowe advised that the Friends of Second Marsh received a Trillium Grant of $300,000. This money will go towards the Waterfront's new I nterpretive Centre. Resolution #C-239-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports CLD-014-02 and CSD-09-02, regarding personnel matters and a Confidential Verbal Report from the Director of FinancelTreasurer regarding a legal matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-240-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton advised of the new Provincial Cabinet which was announced by Premier Eves earlier today. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. . Council Minutes - 23- April 15, 2002 CONFIRMING BY-LAW . ADJOURNMENT . Resolution #C-241-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-056 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 15th day of April 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-242-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-056 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-243-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:02 p.m. "CARRIED"