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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/2002 . . . ~ Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON November 12, 2002 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 12, 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 7:32 p.m.) Director of Community Services, J, Caruana (attended until 7:32 p,m.) Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:32 p.m,) Director of Planning Services, D. Crome (attended until 8:04 p,m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (attended until 8:04 p,m.) Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:32 p.m,) Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 7:32 p.m.) Confidential Secretary to the Municipal Clerk, H, Keyzers (attended until 7:32 p.m,) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to the appointments to the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee. , . . . " Council Minutes MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS -2- November 12, 2002 Resolution #C-590-02 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 28, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" At a press conference this morning, Mayor Mutton thankfully received a cheque in the amount of $417,926.00 from the Canada - Ontario Infrastructure Program sponsored by Industry Canada and Superbuild, This money was granted as part of the Library/Municipal Administrative Centre addition, Alex Shepherd, MP and John O'Toole, MPP were both in attendance for the acceptance of the cheque, Councillor Trim advised Council that he attended Toastmasters 15th Anniversary. The late Carson Elliott was a founding member of this association. On Friday, November 8th, he attended the Youth Advisory Committee's Murder Mystery held at the Ontario Power Generation site. Councillor MacArthur advised that he attended the International Workers Union Scholarship Dinner and congratulated Mr. St. Croix, a recipient of the scholarship award. Resolution #C-591-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT representatives of the Museum Board be added to the list of delegations to be heard at the end of the agenda during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" . . . " Council Minutes PRESENTATION -3- November 12, 2002 Ken Nash, Vice President, Nuclear Waste Management, Ontario Power Generation, presented Council with a power point presentation regarding the Darlington Used Fuel Dry Storage Project. Mr. Nash highlighted the following: . Initial Used Fuel Management: Wet Storage Initially stored in water filled pools At least 10 years Capacity of existing bays approximately 20 years of used fuel production . Darlington Proposed Dry Storage Needed by 2007 to support continued operation of Darlington NGS System will be a repeat of: Pickering WMF, in service since early 1996; and western WMF, in service before end of 2002 dry storage container, closure, testing and monitoring systems identical . Project Location Options at Darlington . Large Safety Margin . Environmental Assessment Process to Date . Environmental Assessment Content . Environmental Assessment and Licensing Process Ahead COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-592-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 1, I - 8, I - 12 and I - 15. "CARRIED" I., . Council Minutes - 4 - November 12, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 C07.GE Ian A. Johncox, President and K.R. Malcolmson, CEO, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, writing to the Honourable Chris Hodgson, requesting that the Minister of Municipal Affairs immediately start an independent review of municipal government across the GT A. The intent of the review is to improve delivery of municipal services, reducing tax burdens, and the elimination of two levels of municipal government and ensuring the quality of life for local residents, (Received for Information) 1-3 T05.HW Ian Johncox, President and K.R. Malcolmson, CEO, Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, writing to the Honourable Norman Sterling, advising that the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce does not wish to see projects like the Highway 407 extension unduly delayed if environmental concerns can be mitigated through proper design, As the business community, they expect due diligence and adherence to property processes in reviewing environmental, safety and other concerns. They support the City of Pickering's motion and request that the Honourable Norman Sterling: . . Direct that the Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment for Highway 407 completion from Brock Road in Pickering to Highway 35/115 be completed no later than December 31, 2002; . That the Environmental Assessment for the Route Location/Concept Design be completed no later than December 31, 2003; and . Further agree that the Ministry under his direction set a deadline of no later than December 31, 2005, for the commencement of construction for the extension of Highway 407 beyond Brock Road in Pickering. (Received for Information) 1-4 C06,NE Minutes of the Newcastle Village Business Improvement Association meeting dated October 10, 2002. (Received for Information) 1-5 C06.GA Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated October 17, 2002, (Received for Information) . 1-6 C06.CL Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated October 16, 2002. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 D21.GE 1-9 E08.GE 1- 10 C10.MO - 5 - November 12, 2002 Joint Press Release, advising Council that at their Sixth Negotiations Meeting held in Japan on October 30, 2002, delegations from Canada, the European Union, Japan and the Russian Federation continued to progress on negotiating the implementation of the ITER fusion energy research project. Significant progress was made on a wide range of other issues including matters such as the treaty to implement ITER (the Joint Implementation Agreement), procurement allocation and the intellectual property rights that would accrue to participants in the project. The Negotiators agreed that the international organization responsible for implementing the project would be called the ITER International Fusion Energy Organization. Further meetings are planned for the negotiators and technical experts over the next few months, It is intended to finalize the Joint Assessment of Specific Sites by early next year and complete the drafting of the Agreement by mid-2003. (Received for Information) Michael Gundry, Project Manager, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates, informing Council of the ongoing work related to the Class Environmental Assessment for the provision of additional water supply capacity for the Newcastle Urban Area, This project is being undertaken in accordance with the procedures set out in the Municipal Class Environment Assessment, dated June 2000. (Received for Information) Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on October 21,2002, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT Council receive Report CAO 06-02 regarding Bill 148; and 2. THAT Council endorse the attached (Clarington) resolution requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide special emergency management funding for all municipalities that host nuclear facilities; and . Council Minutes - 6- November 12, 2002 COMMUNICATIONS 3. THAT this Report be circulated to the Ontario Minister of Public Safety and Security, the local Members of Parliament, the local Members of Provincial Parliament, the Region of Durham, all Durham area municipalities and the Canadian Association of Nuclear Host Communities," (Received for Information) I - 11 A01.FE Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising Council that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and five municipal governments will make appeal arguments regarding CRTC Decision 2001 - 23 in Federal Court. The January 2001 CRTC ruling denied municipal governments the full authority to manage their public lands or charge for their use and occupation by telecommunications companies, (Received for Information) . 1- 13 C10,MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on October 23, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Commissioners' Report No. 2002-J-20, save and except Principle 3, Recommendation 3A - first bullet and Principle 6, be endorsed as the Region's response to the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel - Draft Principles on North Pickering Land Exchange and Development; b) THAT Region of Durham staff prepare for consideration of Regional Council at their earliest convenience, the Region's principles for the development of the Seaton Lands and the North Pickering Land Exchange, based on concerns raised in Report #2002-J-20, as well as related official plans and related studies; c) THAT Principle 3, Recommendation 3A - first bullet and Principle #6 as contained in Report #2002-J-20, be referred back to staff for further consideration and report on the history of the area, historical and current land ownership and rights, the agricultural easements, the applicability of the Durham Regional Official Plan, Pickering Official Plan and the Pickering Growth Management Study; and . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 14 C06.SA 1-16 1-17 1- 18 L 11 ,GE -7- November 12, 2002 d) THAT a copy of Commissioners' Report No. 2002-J- 20, as amended, be forwarded to the North Pickering Land Exchange Review Panel, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and all Durham area municipalities," (Received for Information) Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of their newsletter. (Received for Information) John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a Consultation Paper on Jobs and Opportunity Bonds. Opportunity Bonds and tax incentive zones are tools that support the government's Smart Growth strategies. (Received for Information) Janet Ecker, Minister of Finance, providing Council with the status of the Ontario Jobs and Opportunity Bonds, the Ontario Municipal Economic Infrastructure Financing Authority and Tax Incentive Zone Incentive Zone initiatives. The legislation for these initiatives was introduced on October 30, 2002. The introduction of this legislation is the next step in fulfilling the Government's commitments to help municipalities make critical infrastructure investments and stimulate economic development and job creation within communities across the Province, (Received for Information) The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, informing Council about a number of regulations he has recently filed under the Municipal Act, and Municipal Act 2001, including: . Municipal licensing, effective January 1, 2003 User fees, effective January 1, 2003 Leasing, effective September 20, 2002 Eligible investments (commercial paper and asset backed securities), effective September 20,2002 Bank loans, effective January 1, 2003 Construction financing, effective January 1, 2003 (Received for Information) . . . . . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 19 S03.GE 1-20 P03.GE 1-21 E06.GE 1-22 - 8 - November 12, 2002 Segal & Partners Inc., Court Appointed CCAA Monitor of the Royal Crest Group, advising Council that the Royal Crest Lifecare Group announced on October 21, 2002, that it, along with five affiliated companies (the "Royal Crest Group"), applied for and obtained protection from its creditors under the Companies Creditors' Arrangement Act (CCAA) in Hamilton, Ontario. The Court has appointed the firm of Segal & Partners Inc., to act as monitor. The Royal Crest Group sought protection under the CCAA in order to explore restructuring and refinancing opportunities, while at the same time providing uninterrupted operation of its nursing and retirement homes. (Martino Residential Care, 26 Elgin Street, Bowmanville, Martino Nursing Centres, 264 King Street East, Bowmanville) (Received for Information) Phil LeSauvage, Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with an announcement and backgrounders on Elizabeth Dowdeswell the President of the newly-created Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) which will investigate long-term approaches for managing Canada's used nuclear fuel. (Received for Information) John Baird, Minister, Ontario Energy Board, providing Council with a copy of a consultation paper regarding the review of Ontario Energy Board's Mandate, (Received for Information) Sheldon Libfeld, President, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association, providing Council with a copy of Powerhouse, a new document that highlights the vital contribution residential construction makes to the economic well being of Canada and the Greater Toronto Area. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 23 C10.MO 1-24 SOO.GE I - 1 E05.GE 1-8 SOO,GE -9- November 12, 2002 Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, advising Council that the City of Mississauga on October 23, 2002, passed a resolution calling on the Ontario government to allow the City of Mississauga to become independent of the Region of Peel and form a separate, single-tier city, They are asking the provincial government to recognize their status as the third largest city in Ontario and pass the necessary legislation to allow them to withdraw from the Region of Peel. They have been seeking this independence for the past decade and the time has come for action. In addition, they are recommending the establishment of a legislated GT A-wide coordinating body that focuses on GT A-wide issues such as transit, gridlock and waste management. (Received for Information) Cheryl MacLeod, Executive Director, Hospice Durham, providing Council with a copy of an article about Hospice Durham clients and their volunteer, as well as an article about their Volunteer of the Year, Hugh Carmichael. They are now being approached by other newspaper, radio and television outlets who are interested in their story. (Received for Information) Clay Switzer, Chair, Ministry of Environment and Energy, providing Council with a copy of the report on the "Municipal Use of Pesticides". Resolution #C-593-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 1 be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" Maureen Gmitrowicz, Chair, Durham Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Council (DHKPR DHC), advising Council that Durham Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge District Health Council supports the application of the Municipality of Clarington as underserviced for General/Family physicians. According to the 2001 census, the unadjusted count indicates that there has been a 15.2% growth in the population of Clarington between 1996 and 2001 compared to 6,1% for Ontario. The population growth trend for the area is expected to continue. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 12 C10,MO - 10- November 12, 2002 Unfortunately, the supply of family physicians within Clarington has not kept pace with the service demands of its growing patient base. Resolution #C-594-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on October 23, 2002, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the following be endorsed in support of the resolutions put forward by the Municipality of Clarington in Council Correspondence No. 2002-315 and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee in resolution 3. a) of its September 3, 2002 meeting; "THAT the Ministry of Agriculture and Food be requested to consider reinstating the Healthy Futures for Ontario Agriculture program, or a similar program, that would provide funding to Ontario farmers to assist with the implementation of improvements that protect water quality and quantity;" and b) THAT this resolution and a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2002-P-72 be forwarded to the Honourable Janet Ecker, MPP, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, MPP, John O'Toole, MPP, Jerry Ouelette, MPP, Julia Monroe, MPP, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, all area municipalities within Durham Region, all Conservation Authorities within Durham Region, Durham Watershed Stewardship Council, Durham Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmer's Federation of Ontario, the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-15 D - 1 A01,GE D-2 C10.MO - 11 - November 12, 2002 Helen Break, Chairperson, Durham Land Stewardship Council, providing Council with a copy of their brochure. The mandate of the Durham Land Stewardship Council is "to work toward and promote the healthy and sustainable stewardship of the agricultural, forest and water resources of Durham Region for present and future generations". Resolution #C-595-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 12 be received for information; and THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be referred to the Clarington Agriculture Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-596-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Correspondence Items for direction be approved as per the agenda, "CARRIED" Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, providing Council with a copy of the 2003 preliminary budget. Ms. Laliberte is requesting Council's comments prior to December 12, 2002. The 2003 preliminary budget was prepared using the following budget criteria: 3% assessment growth and 3% economic adjustment. The general levy for the Municipality is $187,752.09. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer) Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, advising Council that York Regional Council on October 17, 2002, passed the following resolution: lf1. This report, which outlines a number of growth management initiatives currently under preparation by York Region, be received for information purposes; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 M02.GE D-4 M02,GE D-5 M02,GE - 12- November 12, 2002 2. This report be circulated to local municipalities, GTA municipalities and the Cities of Hamilton and Toronto, the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel, and the Provincial and Federal Governments; 3. That the municipalities within the GTA set up a Task Force to consider the various initiatives and to send their findings on to the Central Ontario Smart Growth Panel and the Provincial and Federal Governments." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Dianne McKenzie, Development Co-ordinator and Amey Mezzabolta, Community Project Assistant, Durham Region, The Lung Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of December 2002 as The Lung Association Awareness month. Through their Christmas Seal Campaign, the Lung Association is promoting lunch health awareness during the months of November and December. (Proclaimed) Prevention Educator, AIDS Committee of Durham, requesting Council to declare the week of November 25 - 30, 2002, as AIDS Awareness Week, They hope to gain increased awareness that HIV/AIDS is no longer confined to one group. Anyone can, and does, become infected with HIV. (Proclaimed) Elizabeth Allaway, The Working Together on Homelessness Issues Group, requesting Council to proclaim November 22, 2002, as National Housing Day. Each year thousands of individuals and families access emergency services in Durham Region because they are homeless. The escalating need in the community is signaled by the fact that area shelters are often full and the demand at area food banks in increasing as families are forced to choose between paying their rent or putting food on the table. (Proclaimed) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-6 M02.GE D -7 E05.GE D - 8 R05.GE - 13- November 12, 2002 Kim Wildman, Program Coordinator-Person to Person Campaign, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario-Durham East Chapter, requesting Council to proclaim the month of February as Heart Month and they are also requesting permission to hold a flag raising ceremony, Every February the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario celebrates Heart Month by holding its Person-to-Person Giving Campaign. This annual campaign raises funds by canvassing neighbourhoods throughout Ontario. (Proclaimed and permission granted to hold a flag raising ceremony) Connie Martinell, Secretary, Environmental Advisory Committee, The Municipality of Port Hope, inviting Clarington to attend an informal session, where everyone can meet and share views, ideas and concerns on similar environmental issues. The focus of the meeting is to determine if there is sufficient interest in forming a partnership for the sharing of information, ideas and concerns that would be beneficial to all, As their committee is very involved in grass root initiatives, some of the items to be discussed will include preparing a naturalization policy, common waste reduction initiatives and determining approaches to public awareness and promotion of events such as Earth Day, Recycling Week and Waste Reduction Week. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Shelly Elliott, Member of the Hampton Citizens Association on behalf of the children of Hampton, submitting to Council a petition collected by the children requesting the need of a recreational skatepark facility. Skateboarding, rollerskating and trick biking has become more popular than ever. At the present time; there is no local and safe area for their children to participate in this activity. As records would show, the Clarington Mobile Skatepark was a tremendous success leaving their children wanting more. A permanent facility would keep their children safe from the ever increasing traffic flow incurred from the placement of a permanent liquor store outlet. At the present time, Hampton has a new generation of families and children moving to this area and the only summer activity is organized soccer. All they are requesting for consideration is a smooth skating surface with some grinding rails and some ramps, (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 T08.GE REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report November 4, 2002 - 14- November 12, 2002 Paul Martin, a resident for the past seven years of 7 Jane Street, Bowmanville, is requesting Council to review the traffic situation at the corner of Jane Street. Over the past few years the corner has become very dangerous for children and elderly residents of their neighbourhood as there are no sidewalks, Their street also seems to be used as a short cut between Liberty Street and Simpson Avenue and the speed is ridiculous, There is also a problem with the storm sewer on the corner. This problem has been reported twice before with no resolve. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering) Resolution #C-597-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on November 4, 2002, be approved. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-598-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Ken Nash, Vice-President, Ontario Power Generation be thanked for his presentation regarding the Darlington Used Fuel Dry Storage Facility, "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 15- November 12, 2002 Resolution #C-599-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2002-165 and 2002-173 to 2002-185, inclusive and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2002-165 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 2002-173 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle 2002-174 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2005 from Part Lot Control 2002-175 being a by-law to amend Sign By-law 97-157, as amended of the Municipality of Clarington 2002-176 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Jeffrey G, Wallan's Construction, Brighton, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Splash Pad Renovations, Orono Park 2002-177 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S,O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended 2002-178 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c, H.8, as amended . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 16- November 12, 2002 2002-179 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended 2002-180 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended 2002-181 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O, 1990, c, H.8, as amended 2002-182 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O, 1990, c, H.8, as amended 2002-183 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c, H,8, as amended 2002-184 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended 2002-185 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehicle or any class thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O, 1990, c. H.8, as amended "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update - 17- November 12, 2002 Resolution #C-600-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2002-165 and 2002-173 to 2002-185, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the appointments to the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson lives in the vicinity of the Port Granby Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Officer. Resolution #C-601-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Port Granby Project Community Advisory Committee: James Murdock Dacosta Andrew McCreath Rupert McNeill Jean Payne Sarwan Sahota Ken Shrives Barbara Spencer. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim, along with the Director of Operations, attended a special meeting regarding the kitchen waste and blue box collection program. Clarington's program will commence the week of February 3, 2003, and Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge's program will commence the week of March 3, 2003. The meeting was well attended by the four municipalities. Mayor Mutton advised that Regional Council will be dealing with the no smoking by-law and the new Regional Headquarters this week, . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Boards and Committees Update - 18- November 12, 2002 Councillor Robinson advised Council that the Tyrone Community Centre Yuk Yuks event last Saturday night sold out. This Saturday the Newcastle Arena will reopen at 6:00 p,m. and Councillor Robinson advised that the Newcastle Lions Club is helping with the fundraising, Councillor Rowe thanked the Mayor for speakin~ at the Courtice Business Association meeting, On December 4 they will hold their 3rd annual tree lighting ceremony affiliated with the Courtice Ratepayers Association. Councillor Rowe advised that this Saturday, November 16th is the Santa Claus Parade and the Yuletide at the Mill. Councillor Schell advised that the Santa Claus Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. this Saturday. The Bowmanville BIA's tree lighting event will take place on December 6, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. This event kicks off the downtown Christmas shopping hours and the Midnight Madness event. Resolution #C-602-02 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Council invite two representatives of Durham Region Health and Social Services Department to make a presentation on biosolids. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe thanked Ontario Power Generation for their assistance with the Youth Advisory Committee's Murder Mystery event. Due to the Christmas season approaching, Mayor Mutton requested the Municipal Law Enforcement Division have zero tolerance towards people parking in handicapped areas, Resolution #C-603-02 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Council recess for 10 minutes after which time the meeting be "closed" to consider a legal matter and a personnel matter. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 19- November 12, 2002 OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #C-604-02 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Robinson disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-605-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle . THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2002-186 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 12th day of November 2002, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-606-02 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2002-186 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 20- November 12, 2002 Resolution #C-607-02 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:25 p,m. "CARRIED"