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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/2002 . . - Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: . MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON May 27,2002 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 27,2002, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 8:27 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:27 p.m.) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 8:27 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended until 8:27 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 1. Resolution #C-301-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 13, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS DELEGATIONS - 2- May 27, 2002 Mayor Mutton advised that the charges laid by the Durham Regional Police regarding illegal dumping was set at the trial that occurred earlier today. The person accused received a charge of mischief with a fine of $400.00 and restitution of $800.00 with a total of $1200.00 owing to the municipality and one-year probation. Councillor MacArthur on behalf of Mayor Mutton, attended a ribbon cutting ceremony on the weekend to open the 3rd Annual Fruit Wine and Food Festival at Archibald Orchards. Wine producers from all over the province and established Durham Region Eateries attended. Councillor Robinson attended a ceremony on May 26, 2002, where the Orono Leafs and Midgets were presented with awards for winning the All Ontario Championships. Councillor Schell attended the 21st Annual Inspection of the Bowmanville Sea Cadets on May 26, 2002. He stated that the Cadets have a band which includes 35 young people from ages 13 to 18 years old. Councillor Trim attended a bbq chicken dinner held by the Newcastle Lions Club on Sunday, May 26, 2002. Mayor Mutton congratulated and presented certificates to the Newcastle Atom Stars for winning the 2002 All Ontario Championships. Mayor Mutton congratulated and presented certificates to the Clarington J & M Tire Flames for winning the Silver Medal in the Ontario Women's Hockey Association - Midget BB Championships. Brian Henshaw, Ontario Power Generation, provided Council with a power point presentation regarding monitoring the environment. Mr. Henshaw highlighted the following: . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS -3- May 27,2002 Commitments: . corporate environmental policy; . DNGS wildlife management plan; . Strive to maintain or enhance biodiversity; . wildlife habitat council certification; and . individual commitment. Mr. Henshaw provided various pictures that have been taken on the Ontario Power Generation Darlington site. The site is home to: . bank swallows . king fishers . rare plants . rare shrubs . weasels . meadow jumping mice . ducks . 45 different types of butterflies . red fox . garter snakes . tree swallows . dragon flies . large moths . 30 - 40 painted turtles . Canada geese Resolution #C-302-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to hear the delegation of Todd Haley regarding a personnel issue. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 C06.NE 1-3 T08.GE 1-6 M06.CL 1-7 D21.GE - 4 - May 27, 2002 Resolution #C-303-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 1, I - 4, I - 5, I - 12, I - 16, I - 19 and I - 26. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, advising John O'Toole, MPP, that the Association objects to the passing of Bill 124 on outsourcing or privatizing local building inspections and permits. There was considerable discussion on the pros and cons with the consensus of the Executive, that privatizing would allow too many opportunities for patronage and possibly graft, and that the municipalities should be the ones to enforce their own by-laws. (Received for Information) Gerald Steuart, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, Project Director, Transportation Tomorrow Survey, informing Council that another phase of a major travel survey is about to be conducted in the community. This phase of the survey consists of telephone interviews of a randomly selected sample of households in the Greater Toronto Area and will be conducted from May until early June 2002. The financial partners in this phase are the Cities of Hamilton and Toronto, the Regional Municipality of Durham, Halton, Peel and York, GO Transit, the Toronto Transit Commission and the Ministry of Transportation Ontario. The purpose of the survey is to collect information on the travel habits of residents and provide a database for long-range planning and improvement of transportation facilities. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarke Museum and Archives dated May 7, 2002. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on May 8, 2002, received for information the Municipality of Clarington's correspondence dated May 2, 2002, regarding Iter Negotiation Meetings. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-8 C06.CL 1-9 C06.NE 1- 10 F11.GE I - 11 C06.DU 1- 13 A01.AM 1-14 C06.SA 1- 15 M06.GE - 5 - May 27, 2002 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Minutes dated April 11, 2002. (Received for Information) Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle - Bond Head Ratepayers Association, advising Durham Regional Police Chief McAlpine that the Association discussed the possibility of having a second Constable to help policing in the village and the immediate surrounding area. It is felt, that with the increase in population and the number of break-ins, particularly in the Bond Head area, another constable would be a great help in curbing violations. (Received for Information) Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, thanking Council for the generous donation at this time when Hospice Durham is facing a very severe financial crisis. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee (DNHC) dated April 19, 2002. (Received for Information) Scott Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer and Kathy Zammit, Chief Returning Officer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that AMO is seeking nominations to the 2002- 2003 Board of Directors. Nominations will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31,2002. (Received for Information) Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, providing Council with a copy of their Newsletter. The Newsletter was written by members of the Committee and produced by Planning staff. The Newsletter has been mailed to interested members of the public, community groups, businesses and schools. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that on May 8, 2002, President Mulvale delivered a speech to the Canadian Public Affairs Association of Canada advising that municipal governments have been advocating the need for new sources of revenue to help them manage their service expenditures because, in many parts of Ontario, the property tax base is under significant pressure. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-17 C06.CL I - 18 C06.CL 1-20 C01.SA 1-21 C06.LA 1- 22 C06.AN 1- 23 C06.BO 1- 24 S08.SM 1- 25 F22.TA -6- May 27,2002 Minutes of the Clarington Library Board dated May 22, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated April 18, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated March 5, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated April 23, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated April 1 0, 2002. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated April 1 0, 2002. (Received for Information) Durham Region Health Department, advising Council of the notice of public consultation for a Regional By-law regulating smoking in public places and workplaces. The purpose of the Regional Municipality of Durham's public consultations is to gather input regarding the development of a regional by-law regulating smoking in public places and workplaces. The public meeting for Clarington is being held on June 26, 2002, at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Received for Information) Gregory W. Baxter, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, introducing Anne Boivin, Municipal Relations Assistant. (Received for Information) Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 1; and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St. Mary's Cement, a member of the Aggregate Producers Association of Canada. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 C10.MO 1-4 M02.GE 1-5 C06.DU -7- May 27,2002 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on May 8, 2002, passed the following resolution regarding the Management of Abandoned Aggregate Properties Program: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-31 from the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-31 be forwarded to the local municipalities, the Aggregate Producers Association of Ontario, MAAP Program, the Ministry of Natural Resources and MPPs." Resolution #C-304-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item 1-1 be received for information. "CARRIED" Carl Defaria, Minister of Citizenship, inviting Council to participate in the 2002 Senior of the Year Awards. This award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or financial gain. Deadline for nominees is May 31,2002. Resolution #C-305-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington nominate Roy Forrester to receive the 2002 Senior of the Year Award. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Durham Region Economic Development (Community) Advisory Committee dated April 24, 2002. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-12 M06.GE -8- May 27,2002 Resolution #C-306-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence I - 5 be received for information and copied to the Clarington Board of Trade and the Corporate Services Department. "CARRIED" Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), advising Council that the Throne Speech of May 9, 2002, addressed a number of issues of interest to AMO and municipal governments. This issues include: . Ontario Clean Water Legacy Trust - focus on the government's actions, policies and reporting and enforcement efforts; . Smart Growth - continues to be supported by the government's existing financial commitment to transit, along with study of transit innovations such as multi-system transit card; continued investment to expand and maintain provincial highways; creation of tax-incentive zones in rural and northern communities to encourage business to invest, relocate or expand in these areas; support to farming and protection of family farm from unionization and commitment to Nutrient Management Bill; . Exploring alternative fuels and means of improving air quality; . Opportunity Bonds (tax-free) for new water-treatment facilities, sewers and roads; . Ensuring police officers, firefighters and paramedics have tools and training to do their jobs; . On the health front, the number of nurse-practitioners are to be increased and their role expanded in long-term care facilities, and be encouraged to work in communities without physicians for some time and increasing and speeding up the certification of foreign trained doctors, Northern medical schools will see full campus in Thunder Bay as well as Sudbury. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-16 C10.MO - 9- May 27,2002 Resolution #C-307 -02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1-12 be received for information. "CARRIED" Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on May 6, 2002, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the City of Pickering represents approximately twenty percent of the assessment of the Regional Municipality of Durham; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham should be accountable to the taxpayers of Pickering and ensure that over time the City of Pickering receives an equitable portion of Regional projects and services relative to its weighted assessment at the Region of Durham; and WHEREAS over the last seven years and in the forecast for the next five years, very few projects have been undertaken or are forecasted to be done by the Region of Durham to address important needs within Pickering; and WHEREAS the Regional Official Plan recognizes the importance and regional significance of areas such as Pickering's downtown, Kingston Road and our waterfront but has not supported that recognition with any significant funding; NOW THEREFORE the Region of Durham be requested to prepare an annual report on the activity of the Regional Municipality of Durham within the City of Pickering that will include but not necessarily be limited to capital roads projects, economic development and capital sewer and water servicing projects; and THAT the report will bench the activity of the Region against the dollar value of our portion of the Regional assessment and the needs of the municipality (where identified by Council) in the areas covered by the report; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 19 - 10- May 27,2002 THAT this report identify the last ten year history and the next ten year projects for capital roads projects and capital sewer and water servicing projects servicing the City of Pickering and bench this against Pickering's portion of the Regional assessment; and THAT the report further identify the track the Region's support of projects and areas of development deemed to be regionally significant within the Regional Official Plan within the City of Pickering; and THAT this report be brought to the first Committee of the Whole meeting in November of every year; and THAT the City of Pickering urge the Region of Durham to support the Regional Official Plan and partner financially with the City of Pickering in areas such as our downtown, Kingston Road and our waterfront; and THAT this motion be circulated to: . All area Mayors and Chairs." Resolution #C-308-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the resolution of the City of Pickering regarding the activity of the Regional Municipality of Durham within the City of Pickering be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Debra Hampson, Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church, introducing Council to the Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church. This is a new congregation that is presently searching for a meeting and worship facility in the Courtice area. Their members live mostly in Oshawa, Courtice and Bowmanville making Courtice a central, and ideal, location for a church. Recently, they became aware that Courtice South Public School would be closing, and will be available to purchase. After forming a "Facility Committee" and doing some preliminary investigation, they have decided to pursue purchasing this property for their use. If successful in this pursuit, it is their intention to construct a multi-purpose auditorium/sanctuary on the property. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 26 M02.GE -11- May 27,2002 The parking area would also be enlarged to include the required number of parking spots while retaining the necessary green space. They have been in touch with the Planning Department and understand a rezoning is required. It is their hope that any rezoning application will be approved by Council under section 23.5.4 of the Clarington Official Plan, Non-Conforming Uses. Resolution #C-309-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 19 be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" Evylin Stroud, advising Council that she and her husband attended the awesome fireworks display at the end of the Backyard Festival. Ms. Stroud stated that Jennifer Cooke and all the staff who assisted her deserve a great deal of credit for all the planning and work that helped everything run smoothly. They are grateful to all of the volunteers who gave up at least one day of their first long weekend of the summer season. The only small snafu occurred at the very end when everybody wanted to leave the parking lot at once. They realized that the mass exodus would take time and they were prepared to wait their turn p;ltiently to exit. However, they envisioned cars in stop and go lines snaking their way slowly out of the lot. They were quite puzzled that their line of cars stopped dead for 16 minutes while others seemed to be moving. There was one traffic marshall at the very end of the parking lot by the gates but she would encourage staff to have at least a couple more traffic marshalls further back in the lot next year to improve the flow of cars. Resolution #C-31 0-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Jennifer Cooke and all staff involved in the Backyard Festival be congratulated and thanked for a job well done. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 M04.GE D - 1 E05.GE - 12 - May 27, 2002 Resolution #C-311-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 1, D - 2, D - 4, D - 5 to D - 8, inclusive. "CARRIED" Debbie and Steve Tinmouth, writing to Council requesting solutions to the ATV/dirtbike issue they have been having at their property on Wilcox Road in Orono. The Tinmouths have the following solutions: . the paved portion of Wilcox Road and as it passes over their two parcels of private land, be designated closed to ATV/dirtbike traffic and signage erected; and Erecting signage at the parking lots located in Central Forest and Noone's Restaurant indicating road closure to ATV traffic. . (Correspondence referred to the Durham Regional Police and the Director of Engineering for direct response) Tony DiGiovanni, IPM Council and Landscape Ontario, advising Council that the issue of pesticide use in homes and gardens has polarized many communities, councillors and industry groups due to a great deal of misinformation, sensationalized claims and unfair generalizations about the safety of garden pest control products. The true facts are: 1. Lawn and garden products account for less than 2% of all pesticide use (active ingredient by weight). 96% of pesticides are used to protect the food that we eat; and 2. Over ninety percent of what the lawn and garden industry uses is a weed killer called 2,4-D. Over 40,000 studies have been done on the safety of 2,4-D. Concerned municipalities should focus their efforts on studying the safety of this product. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 E05.GE - 13- May 27,2002 They have formed the IPM-PHC Council to develop a national accreditation program which would ensure that through a focus on plant health care (PHC) and integrated pest management (IPM) the industry can do it's part in minimizing pesticide use. Resolution #C-312-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" Jane Stock, Interim Project Manager, My Home-Our Environment, providing Council with information that will assistance with discussions about pesticides. Through regulatory activities, the federal/provincial/territorial governments' Healthy Lawns Strategy is focusing on reducing reliance on and use of pesticides for lawn care. Ms. Stock has provided details on the following elements that are being reviewed for change: . product types available to homeowners . classification of domestic products . labeling requirements of pesticide products . education and training They are urging Council to look beyond the rhetoric of the pesticide debate and move toward constructive solutions. Regardless of which regulations are passed, environmentally friendly pest management requires homeowners and industry practitioners to learn how to implement fairly complex "best horticultural practices". Resolution #C-313-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 M04.GE D-5 P09.GE - 14- May 27,2002 Jim Kamstra, requesting permission to start up a farmers market featuring fruits and vegetables only in the Bowmanville area on Saturday mornings. Possible locations include the municipal parking lots on King, Division and Church and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex. Resolution #C-314-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Director of Operations; and THAT the Bowmanville BIA be sent a copy of this correspondence. "CARRIED' Lorraine Kraemer, CAO/Clerk, Township of North Himsworth, advising Council that the Township of North Himsworth on May 7, 2002, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Section 207(1 )(A) of the Criminal Code of Canada makes it lawful for the government of a province to manage and conduct lottery schemes; AND WHEREAS without enabling legislation enacted pursuant to the provisions of Section 207(1 )(A), a municipality may not conduct a lottery; AND WHEREAS Section 207(1 )(B) of the Criminal Code of Canada also states it is lawful for a charitable or religious organization, pursuant to a license issued by the Lieutenant Governor in Council of a province, or by such other person or authority in the province as may be specified by the Lieutenant Governor in Council thereof, to conduct and manage a lottery scheme in that province if the proceeds from the lottery scheme are used for a charitable or religious object or purpose; AND WHEREAS the provincial downloading has caused tremendous hardship for municipalities resulting in many recreational and educational events and/or programs to be cancelled due to prioritization of services offered to its residents; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-6 C10.MO - 15- May 27,2002 AND WHEREAS many of these events were aimed towards youth sports and educational purposes; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of North Himsworth hereby petitions the Federal and Provincial Governments to amend legislation to permit municipal governments and municipal boards/committees to accept donations derived from various legal lottery events to be used solely for charitable purposes as defined in Section 4.2.1 (D) of the Lottery Licensing Policy Manual, implemented by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario under the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services; AND FURTHER, that this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Martin Cauchon, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, The Honourable Tim Hudak, Minister of Consumer and Business Services, The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing, local MPs and MPPs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario Municipalities for endorsement." Resolution #C-315-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the resolution of the Township of North Himsworth regarding lottery schemes be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising Council that the City of Woodstock on May 2, 2002, passed the following resolution: "THAT the following resolution passed on April 18, 2002, be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario; THAT WHEREAS a number of concerned Ontario municipalities have questioned the relevance of the Ontario Municipal Board; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -7 C10.MO - 16- May 27, 2002 AND WHEREAS the County Official Plan has set out locally derived planning policies; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City of Woodstock requests the Government of Ontario to review the mandate and operation of the Ontario Municipal Board; AND FURTHER that Government of Ontario be requested to ask the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to establish a task force to make a recommendation on whether an adjudicating body is required and if required the composition of the adjudicating body; AND FURTHER that this motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, MPP Chris Hodgson and MPP Ernie Hardeman." Resolution #C-316-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolution of the City of Wood Stock regarding the Ontario Municipal Board be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-317-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received for information. "CARRIED" P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on May 8, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Report #2002-COW-1 of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Election of the Regional Chair be received; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-8 C10.MO - 17- May 27,2002 b) THAT Report #2002-COW-1 ofthe Ad Hoc Committee on the Election of the Regional Chair be forwarded to the eight Area Municipalities for review of Options 1 to 3 and Procedural Options i) to iv), as contained in the Report, with a response and comments back to the Region of Durham by June 18, 2002." Resolution #C-318-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. "CARRIED" Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on May 6, 2002, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the City of Pickering notified the Region of Durham that it would not be a 'participating' municipality in the Region's acceptance of all waste management powers as the matter was under review; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering has undertaken a pilot project for the curbside collection of organics and expanded recyclables which has achieved a diversion rate of over 60% in the test community of Amberlea; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham stands to financially benefit from the diversion of waste from landfill as it will not have to pay to dispose of that waste; and WHEREAS the City of Pickering is currently using Miller Waste and the Region of Durham is proposing to use the same contractor; and WHEREAS the Region of Durham can better achieve economics of scale in the contracting out of waste services; and WHEREAS it is highly desirable to achieve a high degree of waste diversion across the Region and not just in one or two municipalities; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 18- May 27, 2002 WHEREAS the City of Pickering does not have the financial capacity to implement and organic curbside collection service or expand the current list of recyclable materials; and WHEREAS having two levels of government deliver waste services is confusing to the public and means that adoption of change is slow and conflicted by competing jurisdictions; and NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the City of Pickering advises the Region of Durham that it is prepared to negotiate being a 'participating' municipality in the Region's acceptance of all waste management powers subject to the following; 1. THAT Pickering's participation is contingent upon the provision of curbside organic waste collection and expanded recyclables (similar to the cart bin system that is currently provided to the residents of Amberlea in the City of Pickering's waste diversion pilot project) effective upon the Region's assumption of all waste services; and 2. THAT the City of Pickering's participation be further contingent upon the Region of Durham's implementation of a three stream cart wheel waste collection system that achieves a waste diversion ratio no less than 50% across the participating municipalities; and 3. THAT the collection of kitchen organic waste be once a week and that garden organic materials be collected by a cart wheel system with paper bags being mandatory for all excess garden organic waste; and 4. THAT additional cost for the provision of new diversion efforts be fully borne by the Region of Durham as it will have offsetting cost decreases from reduced disposal costs; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report May 21, 2002 - 19- May 27,2002 5. THAT the City of Pickering have input into the process and practices the Region of Durham will employ in the delivery of waste management services both through meetings with staff, Council and the broader public before agreeing to forfeit its jurisdiction over waste; and 6. THAT an extensive education program be developed and deployed by Durham Region to promote the understanding and use of the program within participating municipalities. FURTHER THAT the appropriate staff of the City of Pickering work with staff from the Region of Durham in such negotiations with the goal of successfully negotiating the conditions set out in this resolution; and FURTHER THAT this motion be circulated to the other municipalities with the Region of Durham and that they be encouraged to pass similar motions to effect positive change across the Region." Resolution #C-319-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-320-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on May 21,2002, be approved with the exception of Item #6. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 20- May 27,2002 Resolution #C-321-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report EGD-27-02 be received; THAT the request for an all-way stop at the intersection of Mill Street South/Port of Newcastle Drive and Clarke Street be approved; THAT Durham Regional Police be requested to provide periodic enforcement of the ''fail to stop" violations for northbound traffic on Mill Street at the intersection of Port of Newcastle Drive in Newcastle; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-27-02. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #C-322-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-321-02 be amended by adding the following new third paragraph: "THAT the existing traffic controls related to the Port of Newcastle development be approved by Council." "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 21 - May 27,2002 Recorded Vote Declaration of Pecuniary Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mayor Mutton X The foregoing Resolution #C-321-02 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: Recorded Vote Declaration of Pecuniary Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mavor Mutton X Resolution #C-323-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 22 - May 27, 2002 Resolution #C-324-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-075 to 2002-084, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2002-075 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barry-Bryan Association (1991) Limited, Whitby, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Architectural Services for the Memorial Arena Expansion, Newcastle, Ontario 2002-076 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Kraco Carpentry Services Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the construction of a Customer Services Desk, Municipal Administrative Centre, Bowmanville, Ontario, as per Report COD-014-01 2002-077 being a by-law to declare Part 4 on Reference Plan 40R-XXXXX to be surplus 2002-078 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2002-079 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle (Sylvia VanHaverbeke) 2002-080 being a by-law to amend By-law 97-35, as amended, being a by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction of trees in the Municipality of Clarington 2002-081 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2002-082 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer . . . Council Minutes May 27, 2002 - 23 - BY-LAWS 2002-083 being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2002-084 being a by-law to confirm Anthony S. Cannella's appointment as Director of Engineering Services "CARRIED" Resolution #C-325-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-075 to 2002-084, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update Councillor Schell advised Council that the Durham Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee has elected Ted Watson as their Chair. There are 4 Clarington members out of the total 11 positions on the Board. Boards and Committees Councillor Trim advised Council that the Health and Social Services Committee will be holding a public meeting at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex on June 26, 2002, regarding the no smoking by-law. Councillor MacArthur attended the 1st meeting of the Transitional Board of the Museum. He stated that the cultural review will do nothing but good things for our museums. Councillor Robinson advised Council that the Clarke Museum Board received $635.00 from their annual book sale. He thanked the Director of Community Services for attending the Transitional Board Meeting. Councillor Robinson advised that the Newcastle Arena is well underway. The Kendal Community Hall's Fun Day is in place and the Newcastle Hall Board's windows are progressing. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 24- May 27,2002 Councillor Rowe advised that Sandy Archibald who is the Clarington Youth Advisory Board's Chair and the 1st Chair of the Durham Regional Economic Advisory Committee has been nominated for the Woman of Distinction Award. The Protect the Ridges have scheduled a public meeting for June 5, 2002, regarding creating the political momentum for actions. Councillor Schell advised that the Bowmanville BIA has elected to refurbish their Christmas decorations thanks to the interest free loan from the Municipality. The Hampton Area Community Association will be holding their 3rd Annual Street Sale this weekend. Councillor Trim advised Council that the Health and Social Services Committee is still working towards the sludge program. Mayor Mutton advised that he attended an Iter Canada General Meeting. Other offers for the Iter site will be coming in the near future and that will likely bring the US in the running. The Federal Government has increased their support for the project. On May 28,2002, Iter and Peter Barnard will be receiving the GTA International Marketing Award. Resolution #C-326-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Joan Anderson, IIse Kreimes, Krista Shave and John Squair be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-327-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 10 minutes after which time the meeting be "closed" to consider a personnel matter. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 25- May 27, 2002 Resolution #C-328-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-329-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-085 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 27th day of May 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-330-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-085 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 26- May 27, 2002 Resolution #C-331-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:26 p.m. "CARRIED" CIPAL CLERK