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PRAYER
ROLL CALL
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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
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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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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:
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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;
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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(Correspondence referred to the
Durham Regional Police and the
Director of Engineering for direct
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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
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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.
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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.
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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;
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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;
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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
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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;
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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
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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;
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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;
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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
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COMMUNICATIONS
REPORTS
Report #1
G.PA Report
May 21, 2002
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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"
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REPORTS
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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"
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REPORTS
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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"
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BY-LAWS
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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
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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.
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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"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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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"
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ADJOURNMENT
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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