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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2001 e . tt Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON February 12, 2001 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 12, 2001, 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 Manager of Engineering, T. Cannella Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended the meeting until 8:20 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended the meeting until 8:20 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, 11. 11arano Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Jones (attended the meeting until 8:20 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #C-052-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 29, 2001, be approved. "CARRIED" e . .. Council Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS - 2- February 12, 2001 Adrian Foster and Victoria Greene, Clarington Board of Trade, 181 Liberty Street South, P.O. Box 434, Bowmanville, L1C 3Z2, presented their Annual Work Program for the years 2001 to 2003. Their primary focus is economic development and they plan to maintain a contractual relationship with the municipality to provide these services. At the same time, it is assumed that a growing membership will demand increasing services and attention from them, which will require resources. Therefore, they are assuming that they will increasingly need to develop significant revenue streams outside their current contractual relationship with the municipality. Since they are still in a growing and developing stage, they will continue to require a steady stream of volunteers who are willing to take on roles within the organization, including roles on their Board of Directors. Their business plan includes: . Economic development . Membership development . Revenue development . Board development The Clarington Board of Trade is looking forward to partnering more with the Municipality. Russ Gibson, 5410 Old Scugog Road, Hampton, LOB 110, advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. Resolution #C-053-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Frank Lockhart's delegation be extended to 15 minutes. "CARRIED" Frank Lockhart, 7 Barley Mill Crescent, Bowmanville, LIC 4Bl, provided Council with a background of Valleys 2000. Rev. Lockhart explained how it has taken two years to work through organizational matters and that they have worked closely with municipal staff. He discussed the Valleys 2000 concept plan, which was adopted in principle by Council. Funding has been provided through donations both of money and materials. Rev. Lockhart feels that they need to build up credibility with residents and organizations of Clarington. To date the following work has been completed: e . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 3 - February 12, 2001 . In 1999 culvert work was completed; . In 2000 work was completed in the woods, cleaning up the streams, 150 shrubs were planted, the Woodland Trail was started along with the Streamside Trail; . In 2001 they intend to complete more cleanup on the Good Year side of the stream, planting more trees and shrubs, two secondary trails, 1 kID main trail, two outlooks, improve parking lot, attempt to put a kiosk in place and stream di version. Resolution #C-054-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Rev. Lockhart's delegation be extended for an additional five minutes in order to view slides of the Valleys 2000 projects. "CARRIED" Rev. Lockhart provided a slide presentation which illustrated work completed to date and anticipated in the future. Michelle Christensen, 1960 Highway 2, Courtice, LlC 3K7, addressed Council to appeal a Vicious Dog Declaration (Report CD-08-01). Ms. Christensen feels that she is a responsible dog owner and she has previously contacted the water, hydro and gas companies to advise them of her dog. Ms. Christensen has also gone to the expense of installing invisible fencing around her property. The day the gentleman from the gas company came to the house to read the meter, Ms. Christensen was home but did not hear him drive in. The gentleman was advised by his company through a work order that the dog was present on the property and could be aggressive. Ms. Christensen advised Council that she would leash the dog. Resolution #C-055-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Item I - 4. "CARRIED" e . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-I CIO.MO 1- 2 C06.CL 1-3 Fll.CH 1-5 C06.LA 1-6 C06.CE -4- February 12, 2001 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Finance and Administration Committee on January 17,2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT an Interim 2001 Regional Tax Levy be imposed on the Area Municipalities for all property tax classes; b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality be equivalent to 50% of their respective share of the Regional Taxes collected in 2000; c) THAT the Interim 2001 Regional Tax Levy be paid by the Area Municipalities fourteen days subsequent to the installment due dates established by each Area Municipality for the collection of their respective interim municipal property taxes; d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area Municipalities of the imposition of the Interim 2001 Regional Tax Levy for all property tax classes; and e) THAT the requisite by-law be approved." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarke Museum & Archives dated January 16,2001. (Recei ved for Information) News Release, advising that John R. O'Toole, MPP Durham, announced that the Clarke Museum and Archives will receive an operating grant of $6,345 from the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation. The funding will be used to help the museum cover annual operating expenses. Approximately 200 community museums will share provincial funding of $2.7 million from the Ministry for 200012001. The Ministry's Community Museum Operating Grant Program provides assistance to the community museums to help them protect and interpret Ontario's heritage, encourage community-based support for local museums and improve standards of museum operation. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated January 30, 2001. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated January 16,2001. (Received for Information) . -. ~ Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 ClO.MO 1-8 E05.GE - 5 - February 12,2001 David and Janet Burgess, thanking Council for their support in trying to stop the privatization of the Ministry of Transportation in key areas such as driver examination and truck enforcement. They advise that the City of Kingston has passed a resolution in support of this issue also, as follows: "WHEREAS the December, 2000, announcement of massive privatization of Ministry of Transportation services will have a significant detrimental effect on the economy of Kingston and other communities; AND WHEREAS the employees of the Ministry of Transportation are recognized to have provided excellent public services; AND WHEREAS the City of Kingston needs to retain decent paying jobs in order to maintain economic viability and stability; AND WHEREAS the Provincial Government's Ministry of Transportation staff have provided and efficient and effective public service that emphasized public safety and integrity; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Kingston request that: 1. The Government of Ontario reconsider its decision to privatize the Licensing and Control and Driver Examiners; 2. Further that the Government of Ontario ensure the continued location of service to be in Kingston; and 3. Further that the Government of Ontario ensure that no existing employment positions for disabled adults be eliminated as a result of the direction to privatize." (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation Nuclear Report Card, All Sites for the month of December 2000. (Received for Information) e - ., Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 City of Toronto Budget Problems D-2 M02.GE - 6 - February 12,2001 Steve Parish, Mayor, Town of Ajax, expressing his concern to the Minister of Education with respect to the ongoing negotiations between the City of Toronto and the Province of Ontario with respect to the City's looming budget problems. Although Mr. Parish and many of his colleagues in the 905 area are extremely sympathetic with Toronto's plight, he feels that he must remind the government that many other municipalities in the Province of Ontario, and especially in the GTA, are facing similar problems to those that are confronting Toronto. Downloading has affected us all and of course, through pooling, Toronto's welfare and social housing problems are our problems as well. Mr. Parish is writing to the Minister of Education cautioning that a bail-out directed towards the City of Toronto to the exclusion of the 905 municipalities will not be well received. Resolution #C-056-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received; and THAT a letter of concern and endorsement of Ajax's letter be sent to Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Mike Harris, Premier, John O'Toole, Durham MPP and Durham Region Municipalities. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-057-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 1 and D - 5 to D - 10, inclusive "CARRIED" Alice Johnson, Volunteer Chair, PITCH-IN ONTARIO, requesting that May 7 - 13,2001, be proclaimed PITCH-IN ONTARIO Week. 2000 PITCH-IN CANADA Week was an overwhelming success, involving more than 450,000 volunteers in 420 Ontario communities. e . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 POl.BY D-4 Fll.CH - 7 - February 12, 2001 What the Municipality of Clarington can do to participate in PITCH-IN ONTARIO Week is either appoint a local coordinator to help volunteers in the community identify and spearhead local clean-up and beautification projects or support their voluntary efforts by offering assistance with, and access to free, waste disposal. (Proclaimed and to referred to the Director of Public Works and to the Healthy Communities Committee) Peter Alexander, requesting permission from Council to set off fireworks in Courtice in celebration of his marriage on Sunday, June 10,2001. The fireworks that will be purchased for this event will be traditional, small consumer fireworks not exceeding $50.00 in value. They are to be set off in the evening, on his parents private property, away from the house, trees and other structures. The fireworks are to be set off by the bride's father, who is well over the required age of 21 years. (Exemption granted to the municipality's by-law to allow for the setting off of fireworks on June 10, 2001, provided they are set off by an individual over the age of 21) Herman Valckx and Gilbert Wood, providing a "Letter of Intent" to Council from the Newcastle Village Arena for the Ontario Superbuild Program. Looking into the Ontario Superbuild application guidelines it was determined that the Newcastle Arena qualified for this program. A Letter of Intent outlining the needs for the Arena was drafted and made ready for submission to the Ontario Superbuild Program. Due to the tight timetable of this Program, the Newcastle Village Arena Board was unable to develop a more detailed application with in-depth consultation with the Municipality. However, upon consultation with the Municipality it was suggested by Bruce Taylor, that their Letter of Intent could possibly be attached to the Municipality's own submission to the Superbuild Program. Without this letter of endorsement from the Municipality, the Newcastle Village Arena Board cannot submit a "letter of intent" to the Superbuild Program. However, the Newcastle Village Arena Board would like to open immediate dialogue with the municipality that puts forth a timetable that will look into the feasibility, implementation and completion on the contents on their "letter of intent" before this Council completes its session. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) . . ~ Council Minutes - 8 - February 12, 2001 COMMUNICA nONS D - 1 Kids Safety Village Fll.CH D- 5 Bowmanville Horticultural Society T.M. Calhoun, President, Clarington Fire Fighter's Association, requesting a one time grant of $1500.00. On Friday, January 25, 2001, Mr. Calhoun was contacted by Mr. Ted Rathswell of the Durham Regional Police, "Kids Safety Village." During their conversation, it was respectfully requested by Mr. Rathswell that Mr. Calhoun, as an original coordinator of the Fire Hall construction for the Village, attempt to secure a further final funding from area Municipalities, to bring the project financially apar. In the past, Municipalities and Fire Fighter Associations have given an amount totalling in the neighbourhood of six to seven thousand dollars. As all area Councils are contacted, it is hoped that all Durham Region municipalities will grant these funds. Resolution #C-058-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be recei ved; and THAT the one-time grant for the Clarington Fire Fighter's Association regarding the "Kids Safety Village" be approved and the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for allocation of funds. "CARRIED" Luba Samochin, President, Bowmanville Horticultural Society, advising Council that the Bowmanville Horticultural Society is interested in taking on two new projects of civic beautification in Bowmanville. Area one would include both hillsides that flank the west entrance to the downtown- -the train presently crosses over this bridge. The grassland there could be altered to contain colourful, low-maintenance plants like daylilies, lilacs and sumac. More adventurous plants and other features that cost more money were also suggested by their eager members. Before they pursue avenues of funding, they need clearance from Council that they may take on this project. Does Council think that this is a worthwhile project? Area two would include the tourism office, south on Liberty Street. This is one of the first sights that greets a motorist entering Bowmanville on Liberty Street. Their members felt that they would like to enhance this structure with some foundation shrubs and flora to better reflect the many lush and gorgeous gardens of beautiful Bowmanville. They need at this point an official endorsement to begin this undertaking. It is Mrs. Samochin's deepest wish that they in no way tread on the already assigned areas of the landscaping and/or parks workers, crews and departments. Their sole desire is to beautify the town, while avoiding creating work for others. . -- e Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -6 Environmental Farm Plan - 9 - February 12, 2001 Resolution #C-059-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received; THAT the Bowmanville Horticultural Society be given the official endorsement of the Council to take on two new beautification projects for the municipality - namely the western entrance to downtown flanking the railway overpass and the area surrounding the tourism office on the east side of Liberty Street South, the plans for both projects to be subject to final approval from the Public Works Department in conjunction with Canadian Pacific Railway; and THAT Ms. Luba Samochin be advised of Council decision. "CARRIED" Marjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, advising Council that the Town of Caledon on January 15,2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS environmental awareness and protection are becoming increasingly essential to the future sustain ability of world ecology; AND WHEREAS sustainable food production must incorporate principals that recognize the impact of production on the environment; AND WHEREAS the Environmental Farm Plan has been and continues to be an impressive example of a self evaluation process that addresses environmental protection at the primary production level; AND WHEREAS funding for this program has been made available from the Government of Canada through Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada programming; AND WHEREAS those funds will be exhausted at the end of the first quarter of 2001; AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has indicated it is not prepared to extend funding of this program; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Effecti ve Planning and Use of Public Funds ClO.MO - 10 - February 12, 2001 AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario must participate fully in this initiative with financial support; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Caledon endorse the Environmental Farm Plan as its own; AND THAT the Provincial Government through the Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs be lobbied to become more fully involved by providing funding; AND THAT the Town of Caledon, through the appropriate medium, lobby the Canadian Adaptation and Rural Development Fund of Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and the Federal Agriculture Minister of extend funding for the program; AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Caledon forward this resolution to municipalities province wide for endorsement and the purpose of lobbying the Federal Government to extend funding to this demonstrated successful program." Resolution #C-060-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee for input. "CARRIED" Mmjory Morden, Town Clerk, Town of Caledon, advising Council that the Town of Caledon on January 15, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS taxpayers are demanding more accountability in the expenditure of public funds; AND WHEREAS it is the responsibility of all public institutions to spend wisely and plan for efficient use of their facilities; AND WHEREAS from time to time the Town of Caledon, the Peel District School Board, or the Dufferin Peel Separate School Board undertake capital projects to build new facilities or expand existing facilities; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 Rail Renewal - 11 - February 12, 2001 AND WHEREAS use of school facilities by the Town of Caledon may be mutually desirable, or the use of Town facilities by either school board may be mutually desirable; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin Peel Separate School Board be invited to explore the development of a protocol with the Town of Caledon for the proper early discussion of building or expansion plans between appropriate Board staff and Trustees, and appropriate Town staff and Council Members for the benefit of all parties; AND FURTHER THAT all municipalities and school boards be encouraged to develop similar protocols for more efficient planning and use of public funds; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO and all municipalities for their consideration and support. Resolution #C-061-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information. "CARRIED" Ross Snetsinger, Chair, Rail Ways to the Future Committee, thanking Council for their earlier support. Three hundred United States mayors met in Washington, DC, January 16 to 18, 2001, to discuss and release a national survey on the Rail Renewal. The Committee is planning two possibilities on how to proceed with the interest from across the province: a) a media event at Queen's Park; b) taking this matter formally to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario in order to reach a broader consensus. He would appreciate Council's support for Rail Renewal at FCM and/or AMO. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 Provincial Funding Formula - 12- February 12, 2001 Resolution #C-062-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" Richard Allaire, City Clerk, City of Cornwall, advising Council that the City of Cornwall passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS all Ontario residents are entitled for the same level of medical service without additional financial burden; and WHEREAS the restructuring of the hospitals in Cornwall is underway and soon the community will be facing to raise significant amount of dollars for the hospitals; and WHEREAS the province provides funding of between 50 and 75% of eligible costs to help defray the costs. The balance of 25 to 50% of eligible costs and 100% of the non eligible costs have to be raised/funded locally; and WHEREAS the Provincial funding formula does not take into account of the population, per capita income and the tax base of the municipalities and this imposes an additional financial burden on the residents and the taxpayers. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council request the Minister of Health to modify the funding formula so that a. It is fair to all Ontario residents. b. Similar costs are borne by all Ontario residents for hospital facilities/services. C. It takes into account the population served by the hospitals, per capita income of the residents in the area and the tax base for the municipalities served. FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this motion be sent to other municipalities in Ontario, AMO, local MPP and MP for their support." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-lO Recreational Pond - 13 - February 12, 2001 Resolution #C-063-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" R. Perry Sisson, Director, Environmental and Engineering Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing information to the Mayor and Council regarding the desire to provide a recreational pond within the Hampton Conservation Area. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's primary concerns are natural hazards and natural heritage. Any undertaking that would increase the risk associated with the flooding hazard of the area could not be entertained. Similarly, CLOCA would not support any undertaking that may negatively impact fish habitat, wildlife habitat, or reduction in wetland or natural vegetation. Although the old Mill Pond could be recreated by damming the outlet of Bowmanville Creek at Mill Street, the impacts would include an increased flood risk for the area, the loss of a cool water fishery, and loss of wetland habitat. These impacts would be unacceptable to CLOCA. They do believe that CLOCA, the municipality and the community could work together to produce a mutually beneficial plan for the Hampton Conservation Area. Resolution #C-064-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington believes it would be desirable to provide a recreational pond within the Hampton Conservation Area; AND WHEREAS the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has indicated that damming the outlet of Bowmanville Creek at Mill Street would have significant impacts, including an increased flood risk for the area, the loss of a cool water fishery and loss of wetland habitat, all of which are unacceptable to CLOCA; AND WHEREAS CLOCA has indicated that they believe they, the municipality and the community could work together to produce a mutually beneficial plan for the Hampton Conservation Area; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF MOTION MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report February 5, 2001 Cultural Services - 14 - February 12, 2001 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the correspondence received from Perry Sisson, Director, Environmental and Engineering Services, CLOCA regarding this issue be received and referred to staff for consultation with CLOCA on the development of such a plan; THAT staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on the proposed plan; and THAT Perry Sisson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-065-01 Moved by Councillor ScheI1, seconded by CounciI1or Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 5, 2001, be approved with the exception of Item #11. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-066-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable to provide Cultural Services; and WHEREAS a review of the Cultural Organizations has not been conducted for sometime; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request staff to perform an organizational review of the municipality's Cultural Services to include Clarke Museum and Archives, the Bowmanville Museum and the Visual Arts Centre and report back to Council. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Vicious Dog Declaration Christensen PI4.AN - 15 - February 12, 2001 Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mayor Mutton X Resolution #C-067-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report CD-08-01 be received; and THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Michelle Christensen be upheld. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-068 01 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. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. in a "closed" session. Resolution #C-069-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 16 - February 12, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-070-0 1 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the presentation of Adrian Foster, Clarington Board of Trade be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-071-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the delegation of Frank Lockhart, Valleys 2000 be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-072-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-026 to 2001-033, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: "CARRIED" 2001-026 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Kuipers) 2001-027 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plans 40M-2020 and 40M-2022 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Halloway Holdings Ltd.) 2001-028 being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as public highways and to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS 2001-029 2001-030 2001-031 2001-032 2001-033 - 17 - February 12, 2001 being a by-law to authorize the release of easements in favour of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in Registered Plan 40M-1977, Part of Lot 8, Concession 2, formerly in the Town of Bowmanville, geographical Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between The Board of Management of the Clarke Museum and Alexander (Sandy) Graham being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Halloway Holdings Ltd.) being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between 1319164 Ontario Limited and the Municipality of Clarington to settle appeals to the Ontario Municipal Board being a by-law to authorize entering into an Amendment Agreement with 1319164 Ontario Limited the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-88061 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T-88061 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-073-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-026 to 2001-033, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes . OTHER BUSINESS . . - 18 - February 12, 2001 Mayor Mutton provided a report to Council on the recent retreat which the Regional Councillors attended at the Fern Report. He indicated that the Councillors were brought up to speed on many issues, namely: · The Region is in a position of needing to increase the development charge on road related projects. · An excellent presentation was received from Jack McCorkell, Commissioner of Works on the waste program. The Courtice Pilot project saw 20% of residents taking part, which was a disappointment to Mayor Mutton. However, it has been determined that the collection day for the pilot project was different from the residents' regular garbage day and this was felt to have had an impact on the participation. · In 2001, Phase 1 of a composting program will be put in place. During a recent Region-wide waste audit, it was determined that 40% of the waste going to landfill contained compostable material, 30% was paper fibre and a small portion of the waste was glass or aluminum. In the near future, the Blue Box program will be expanding to allow for the collection of aerosol cans, No.2 plastics and paint cans. This year we will see the commencement of weekly leaf/yard waste pick up. · With the Provincial Offences Act administration being transferred to the Region, the court house was opened this past Friday. It is estimated that in 2001, Clarington will receive $168,000 in revenue from the POA transfer. In following years, that figure should increase to approximately $200,000. · With the transfer of the land ambulance and social housing, the Region must upgrade equipment etc., as the quality was found to be "bare bones. " · In dealing with the governance issue, the Province announced last week that there would be no more forced amalgamations. However, the Province must now decide what it wishes to do with the GTSB. The "Made In Durham" solution which the municipalities have been working on cannot be stopped and we must complete what we started by identifying further reductions, duplications and looking for efficiencies. Mayor Mutton advised that the Municipality of Clarington's Think Tank will be held at the Fern Resort beginning on February 21. During that time, he has asked the Treasurer to provide a presentation on the residential development charges and the elimination of the phase-in program. We are facing huge pressures because of downloading from the Province and we must determine how to best lessen the impacts of the downloading to our residents. By eliminating the phase-in program, it is possible that we could save between $500,000 and $1 million. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 19- February 12,2001 Councillor Rowe reminded Members of Council of the Courtice Corridor Study which is taking place this Thursday, February 15, in the afternoon and evening. CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-074-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-034 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 February 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-075-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-034 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-076-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m. "CARRIED" ,Y7/~