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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/26/2001 -. . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON February 26,2001 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 26,2001, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer. Mayor J. Mutton Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C. Trim Councillor J. Schell (on Regional business) Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Assistant Director, Community Services, B. Taylor Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor Director, Public Works, S. Vokes Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Jones Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #6 of Report #2 and By-laws 2001-036 and 2001-037. Resolution #C-077-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 12,2001, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS - 2 - February 26, 2001 Lynn Davidson and David Ashcroft, Co-Chairs, Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee, circulated a handout and provided Council with a background of how the Committee began. The Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee was formed in 1998 to build on the improved relationship and create an opportunity for open dialogue between the community and Blue Circle Cement and to provide an opportunity for Blue Circle to report on the progress of implementing changes to the Westside Creek and the Westside Marsh. There has been a shift in focus within the CRC. The group has progressed from sharing information to examination of the steps of implementation of the Principles of Understanding. Stakeholders' concerns have been addressed and, where possible, appropriate modifications have been completed to reduce impacts. Some points of discussion are on-going. Committee groups raised concerns and questions and stakeholders provided information and solutions where possible. Topics included the overburden stripping contract, completion and opening of the bridge, bridge lighting, gating of the emergency route, marsh reconfiguration, Ministry of Environment operation of the Mobile Air Monitor, relocation of the Aggregate operation, quarry license changes and associated change in quarry hours. The Committee is seeking Council's assistance with two issues: . Attendance and representation from the Aspen Springs Community Association is lacking; and . Blue Circle has been contacting the Ministry of Environment on several occasions to request data from the Mobile Air Monitoring Program conducted in the Spring. To date, the data has not been recei ved. Committee Members conclude that the improved relationship between all parties has continued in a very positive direction. The Committee recommends: · That Council support the continuation of the Committee and its mandate; and · That the Committee be consulted during the implementation of the Westside/Bowmanville Marsh Wetland Complex Environmental Management Plan and during the implementation of the Plan's recommendations. . . . Council Minutes PRESENT A TIONS DELEGATIONS - 3 - February 26, 2001 Ken Locke, 3392 Concession Road 8, R.R. #2, Orono, LOB IMO, addressed Council with a slide presentation. Mr. Locke and his wife have been residents of Leskard for over eighteen years. In that time they have seen the volume of traffic on their Concession Road increase dramatically. They have also seen, in that same time, the speed at which this traffic travels increase dramatically. While some drivers do observe the 50 kph posted speed limit on Concession Road 8 through the village, there are a significant number of drivers who blatantly disregard this posted limit. They have observed some vehicles passing through the Village in both directions whose speed they have noted to be in excess of 80 kph, and possibly, in some cases, in excess of 90 kph. The residents in these homes include numerous children, adults and pets who are constantly in jeopardy of injury from speeding traffic when standing or walking along Concession Road 8. Mr. Locke has personally had three cats killed over the years on this road. In order to address the speeding problems outlined, they are proposing the following enhancements be made to the 50 kph zone on Concession Road 8 through the Village of Leskard: a) the west end of the 50 kph speed zone be moved 0.3 kID further west to be located in front of 3274 Concession Road 8 the intersection of Concession Road 8 and Leskard Road be converted from a stop for northbound traffic only to a three-way (all-way) stop for all traffic gating treatment be added at the east and west approaches to the village at the commencement of the 50 kph zone should this gating treatment not be effective, speed humps (or rumble strips) be installed at the east and west ends ofthe speed zone. In addition, one speed hump (or rumble strip) be installed within the speed zone just west of the blind dip in front of 3396 Concession Road 8. b) c) d) Scott Creed, 150 Tamblyn Road, Orono, LOB IMO, advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. Robert Cochrane, 92 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, LIC 5El, addressed Council stating that he is not satisfied with the outcome of the recommendations contained in Report WD-05-01. He is requesting that Council compromise with the residents of Lownie Court. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 4- February 26, 2001 Barry Maher, 84 Lownie Court, Bowmanville, LIC 5El, addressed the issue of Report WD-OS-Ol and circulated a map to Members of Council outlining the existing and proposed sidewalks for Lownie Court. Mr. Maher stated that excess to Lownie Court from Mearns A venue is not needed. He is concerned with the following: . people crossing the court . placement of snow · the sidewalk not being accessible all year round Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB IMO, addressed Council with respect to the Oak Ridges Trail. She stated that she is not against the trail but she is against a trail that is in the wrong location. As Ms. Gould stated to Council previously, the trail has increased trespassers and break ins. These illegal activities have been committed by the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORT A) itself and there is no reason why the trail should be in this location. Ms. Gould has had to police her property on her own because the emergency response time is inadequate. If the alternative route was utilized, these problems would not occur. The Oak Ridges Trail Association agreed not to park their vehicles in a certain area and the Association has been advertising these locations as a parking area to meet before entering the trail. ORTA has been intimidating people and not obeying the laws. They themselves have been breaking the rules and regulations set out by their organization. Ms. Gould is requesting that the trail be routed away from her property. Fran Harvie, 8801 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB IMO, circulated to Council several resolutions and quotes from Public Works Reports. These resolutions pertain to sections of the trail, public safety, protection of the Municipality from liability and advising abutting property owners. Ms. Harvie expressed concern regarding violation of some aspects of the agreement with ORT A, threats to persons and property, surveillance, traffic, parking and trees being cut on private property. Resolution #C-078-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Fran Harvie's delegation be extended past the allowed 10 minutes in order to allow her to complete her comments. "CARRIED" Ms. Harvie requested that the agreed upon alternative route for the trail be utilized. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 5 - February 26,2001 Chris McKee, President, Oshawa Rugby Club, 1026 King Street, Whitby, LIN 5A5, addressed Council regarding a rezoning application. In 1987 the Oshawa Rugby Club purchased land in Hampton. This property is zoned A-I Agricultural. The Club applied for a rezoning and the application was denied. Last fall, Rogers AT&T wanted to purchase the property from the Oshawa Rugby Club and build a wireless tower. Rogers AT&T application was denied. Mr. McKee expressed frustration of owning a property that they can't use or sell. He requested that staff review the proposal of Rogers AT&T. Resolution #C-079-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Detective Craig Greentree be added to the list of delegations to answer questions related to the Oak Ridges Trail. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-080-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" to hear the delegation of Detective Greentree pertaining to legal matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C 081-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:35 p.m. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS I-I M06.GE 1-2 C06.NE 1-3 ClO.MO - 6- February 26, 2001 Resolution #C-082 01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items I - 4, 1-9 and I - 11. "CARRIED" Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, advising Council that the Ontario government plans to introduce legislation in spring 2001 that would improve public safety and enhance the accountability of building professionals. The proposed reforms to Ontario's building legislation are based largely on recommendations of the Building Regulatory Reform Advisory Group (BRRAG). The advisory panel, chaired by Parliamentary Assistant Brian Coburn, represented a broad spectrum of the building industry. The minister received BRRAG's report in late summer 2000. He has reviewed the recommendations in detail and plans to act on them. Prior to introduction of legislation, ministry staff will be meeting informally with stakeholders. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 15,2001. (Received for Information) Pat Kemp, Clerk, County of Peterborough, advising that the County of Peterborough on February 7, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Corporation of the County of Peterborough believes that the extension of the 407 from Brock Road to the 115 Highway would provide a great economic and social benefit to our regIOn; AND WHEREAS the completion of the 407 will provide a critical lead transportation corridor that will address safety issues; AND WHEREAS this project meets the criteria of the "Super Build Fund"; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the County of Peterborough requests all levels of government to increase their efforts to construct the extension of Highway 407 from Brock Road to the 115 Highway, as soon as possible." (Received for Information) . ~ ~ Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS 1-5 L1l.PR 1-6 C06.AN 1-7 ClO.MO 1- 8 L1l.PR -7 - February 26, 2001 Jean Chretien, Prime Minister, providing Council with The Speech from the Throne, which clearly outlines the steps they intend to take to brand Canada as one of the most innovative nations in the world, and to widen the circle of social and economic inclusion so that all Canadians can participate fully in building our shared future. It is a bold, forward- looking plan that will also ensure a clean, healthy environment for Canadians and enhance the voice of Canada in the world. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated September 13, 2000. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Regional Council on February 7,2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Regional Council support the LSRCA initiative to streamline the process for expansion of the jurisdiction of Conservation Authorities; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2000-P-5 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, the Minister of Natural Resources, and the Area Municipalities within Durham." (Received for Information) News Release from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that the Throne Speech is Jacking in specifics. The January 30th Throne Speech failed to advance election pledges to make urban and rural communities safe, liveable and self-sustaining. Specific opportunities missed, include: . The unprecedented urbanization of Aboriginal populations and the need to engage municipal governments as partners in the deli very of programs; Canada needs at least $1 billion/year capital investment in public transit to move people, and goods and cut air pollution; The lack of sufficient funding to meet the platform commitment to stimulate 120,000 affordable housing rental units over the next four years. The Throne Speech failed to commit to the election targets for units, funding or timeline; Municipal governments are Canada's most vocal supporters of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; more than 300 municipal governments have passed resolutions supporting implementation of the Kyoto Protocol; . . . '. .~ . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-10 CIO.MO 1-12 Fll.CH 1-13 C06.BO - 8 - February 26, 2001 . The $2 billion currently committed to the Infrastructure Canada program only begins to address the country's water infrastructure needs; and . On-line government services must link all orders of government, not just the federal government (Recei ved for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional Council on February 7,2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham concurs with the request from the Municipality of Clarington to withdraw funds from the Darlington Generating Station Account 'A' in the amount not to exceed $300,000 to finance the cost of signalization and infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Highway #2 and Holt Road in Courtice; b) THAT an expenditure be authorized not to exceed an amount of $300,000 for the installation of traffic lights and infrastructure improvements at the intersection of Highway #2 and Holt Road by Regional staff; and c ) THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington be advised accordingly." (Received for Information) Elizabeth Benson, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for our participation in the Waterfront Regeneration Trust's Letter of Intent for Round One of SuperBuild's Sports, Culture and Tourism Initiative. Altogether, local governments, Conservation Authorities and other community organizations along the Lake Ontario waterfront from Gananoque and Kingston in the east to Port Colborne in Niagara Region identified 30 waterfront projects for a total investment of $50 million dollars. This is a strong testimonial to the value that communities now place on their waterfronts and for the importance of inter-municipal links created by the Waterfront Greenway and Trail. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated December 13, 2001. (Received for Information) e . e Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 AOl.CE 1- 15 C06.CE 1- 16 M02.GE - 9 - February 26, 2001 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on February 16,2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT the 2001 Budget Estimates totalling $2,881,100 be approved as presented and further that; The Region of Durham be requested to approve a base levy of $1,425,800 and approve a special capital levy in the amount of $482,500 and further resolved that; Projects outlined in the Budget Report be adopted as projects of the Authority and further resolved that; Copies of the 2001 Budget Report be distributed to the Region of Durham and member municipalities for their information on projects and programs of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated February 6, 2001. (Received for Information) Christine Piechocki, Community Relations, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for sponsoring a bowling lane during their annual "Bowl for Millions" fundraising campaign. The generous support is much appreciated and contributed greatly to the success of the event. "Bowl for Millions" was very well attended and proved to be a valuable opportunity to highlight our business and community support. This is their most important fundraiser of the year, raising over $30,000 for Big Brothers & Sisters' Mentoring programs. More importantly this event raises awareness about the need for new Big Brother & Sister volunteers for children in our community. Through the generous support of community partners such as Municipality of Clarington, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington continues to be able to provide the highest quality, volunteer-based mentoring programs to the children of Clarington. (Received for Information) e . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 The Order of Ontario M02.GE 1-9 Falun Dafa Week M02.GE - 10- February 26, 2001 W.R. Allen, Secretary General to The Order of Ontario and Deputy Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to submit nominations for membership in The Order of Ontario. The Order of Ontario was established in 1986 as a means of honouring those people who have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular excellence in any field of endeavour benefiting society here and elsewhere. The award pays tribute to exceptional people who exemplify the highest qualities of achievement and excellence in their chosen professions or in community service on an international, national or provincial level. Nomination forms must be returned by May 1, 2001. Resolution #C-083-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received for information; THAT Diane Hamre be nominated for membership of The Order of Ontario by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be forwarded to the Services Clubs for information. "CARRIED" Quincy Yu, Falun Dafa Practitioners in Canada, thanking Mayor and Members of Council for proclaiming January 22 to 28, 2001, as "Falun Dafa Week". To express their thanks they would like to donate Falun Dafa books and videotapes to the local library so that the simple, gentle Falun Dafa practice will be available to everyone in the municipality. Resolution #C-084-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) - e . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-11 ITER Project D21.GE - 11 - February 26, 2001 Resolution #C-085-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-084-01 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be forwarded to the Clarington Public Library for their information." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-084-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional Council on February 7,2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham reconfirm its support of the ITER Project; and b) THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Area Municipalities within Durham Region for their endorsement; and c) THAT a copy of this resolution also be forwarded to the Board of Directors of ITER Canada, the Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, and the Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology for the Province of Ontario, for information." Resolution #C-086-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED" e . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 M02.GE D-2 M02.GE D -3 T08.GE D-4 M02.GE - 12 - February 26, 2001 Resolution #C-087-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Item D - 8. "CARRIED" Fred Upshaw, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council, requesting Council to proclaim Saturday, April 28, 2001, as a National Day of Mourning. The Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 1991, An Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace passed through all stages ofthe House of Commons and the Senate. The Bill which now proclaims Apri128th of each year as a National Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on February 1, 1991 and is now law. Mr. Upshaw is also requesting that flags be lowered on Municipal Buildings in honour of those killed at the workplace. (Proclaimed and approval granted to lower the flags on municipal buildings) Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home Builders' Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2001 as "New Homes Month". This proclamation is in recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives. (Proclaimed) Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, requesting that the roads in the developing areas be better maintained, more to the satisfaction of the residents during construction of new homes. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) Steve Stewart, Branch President and Sharon Walker, Branch Manager, The Canadian Red Cross Society, requesting that Council proclaim the month of March as Red Cross Month. They are also requesting that Clarington consider flying the Red Cross flag at the municipal hall during March, as a tribute to the many citizens who gi ve of themselves, to help those in need, by volunteering with the Red Cross. (Proclaimed and approval granted to fly the Red Cross Flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) . i . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 CI0.MO D- 6 M02.GE D-7 M02.GE - 13 - February 26,2001 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that Regional Council on February 7,2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Region of Durham proceed with the 'Request for Proposals' for the Stage II Services Review Report and the area municipalities be asked to cost share on a proportionate cost basis as per the report; b) THAT funds be included in the Region's 2001 budget; and c) THAT the Public Works 'Who Does What' Committee report back to the Works Committee by March 7, 2001, with study costs and project schedule." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works and to the Treasurer) Don Y eo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April, "Cancer Month in Clarington". Mr. Yeo is also requesting to fly the Cancer Society flag from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, Courtice Community Complex and the Municipal Administrative Centre, with an official flag raising ceremony to take place at the Municipal Administrative Centre at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2001. Mr. Yeo is also requesting that Friday, March 30, 2001, be proclaimed "Daffodil Day". (Proclaimed and approval granted to fly the Cancer Society flags at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice Community Complex and the Municipal Administrative Centre) Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association, requesting permission to canvas the municipality in support of their annual 'Tag Days" on May 31", June 1" and 2nd. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover locations in Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars collected will once again go towards service provisions in Clarington. (Request approved to hold Tag Days) . .. tl Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 Building Safer Communities ClO.MO NOTICE OF MOTION MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report February 16, 2001 - 14 - February 26, 2001 George Wilkki, Acting Commissioner of Council Services and City Clerk, The City of Windsor, advising Council that the City of Windsor on January 29, 2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations be petitioned to move forward with the proposed changes to the Liquor Licence Act as outlined in the Discussion Paper entitled 'Building Safer Communities - Safer Communities Through Co- operati ve Enforcement'; and further that Council endorse the recommendations of action in the Building Safer Communities report and a copy of Council's resolution be sent to local M.P.P.'s, Large Urban Mayor's Caucus and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks & Treasurers of Ontario, and Ontario municipalities for support. " Resolution #C-088-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be referred to the Director of Community Services. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-089-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 16, 2001, be approved. "CARRIED" e e " Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 G.P.A. Report February 19, 2001 - 15 - February 26, 2001 Resolution #C-090-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 19, 2001, with the exception of Items #3, #6, #7 and #14. "CARRIED" Item #3 of Report #2 Resolution #C-091-0 1 Rezoning Application, Creed Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle DI4.ZBA.2000.012 Item #6 of Report #2 Rowland Court Certificate of Acceptance D12.CE THAT Report PD-016-01 be received; THAT the request for Justinian Creed to withdraw his rezoning application ZBA 200-012, revised, to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63 of the former Town of Newcastle, to permit an exotic animal facility, be approved; THAT the request from Justinian Creed to allow him until April 2, 2001, to relocate the animals he currently houses be approved; and THAT Justinian Creed and interested parties be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #6 of Report #2, and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated she and spouse have a financial interest in the subject property. Resolution #C-092-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Report WD-04-01 be received; THAT the Director of Public Works be authorized to issue a 'Certificate of Acceptance' for the final works, which include final stage roads and other related Works, constructed within Plan 40M-1893; and it ,r..- . tt Council Minutes - 16 - February 26, 2001 REPORTS THAT Council approve the by-laws attached to Report WD-04-01, assuming the streets and blocks within Plans 40M-1893 and IOM-809 as Public Highways. "CARRIED" Item #7 of Report #2 Resolution #C-093-0 1 Sidewalks on Lownie Court Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim T06.GE THAT Report WD-05-01 be received and referred back to staff for review and report to address the concerns expressed by the residents. "CARRIED" Item # 14 of Report #2 Resolution #C-094-0 1 Clarington Board Of Trade Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle C06.CL THAT Report ADMIN-OI-0l be received; THAT approval be granted to the Clarington Board of Trade for the continuation of the function of economic development at an annual payment of $75,000 ending on December 31,2003; and THAT the Chief Administrative Officer bring forth an amendment to the existing agreement to incorporate the extension, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the amendment to the Agreement. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nav Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mavor Mutton X . . . Council Minutes - 17 - February 26,2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-095-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the presentation ofLynn Davidson and David Ashcroft be received with thanks; and THAT the Ministry of Environment be requested to release the Air Quality Report to the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-096-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the presentation of Ken Locke be received and referred to the Traffic Management Committee; and THAT Ken Locke be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-097-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegations of Susan Gould and Fran Harvie be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C 098-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Chris McKee be referred to staff for review and report; and THAT Chris McKee be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" e e e Council Minutes - 18 - February 26, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-099-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of Detective Greentree be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-laws #2001-036 and #2001-037, and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that she and her spouse have a financial interest in the subject property. Resolution #C-lOO-Ol Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-036 and 2001-037, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2001-036 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 2001-037 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 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-lOI-0l Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-038 to 2001-040, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2001-038 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Coca-Cola Bottling Ltd., Cobourg, Ontario, for the Supply of Concession Beverages . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update - 19 - February 26, 2001 2001-039 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement between the Governor General of Canada as represented by the Chief Herald of Canada and the Municipality of Clarington for the GrantlRegistration of our Armorial Bearings 2001-040 being a by-law to amend By-law 99-48, a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington Board of Trade "CARRIED" Resolution #C-102-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-036 to 2001-040, inclusi ve be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Trim advised Council that the Health and Social Services Committee are working diligently on the downloading of social housing. Within the next month, negotiation talks will begin with CUPE. Testing is still being carried out on the sludge located in the northwest area of Clarington and in the City of Oshawa. Anyone wishing to borrow information on this testing is welcome to visit Councillor Trim. Mayor Mutton advised that the Regional Finance and Administration Committee budget guidelines were addressed at Wednesday's meeting. Mayor Mutton did not support the 6.5 % increase. The budget did not include effects of hard cap or pooling. Mayor Mutton tried to reduce target for police service budget. Regional staff requires an increase of 3% and special roads levy increased 5%. Land ambulance must be brought up to standards and we need to take a look at funding capital costs of hospital expansions. Until the Province changes their ways Mayor Mutton will still be voting no. . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Boards and Committees . . - 20- February 26, 2001 Councillor Pingle advised of the following: . The Ontario Power Generation Site Committee's 2001 environmental projects are: Pond flow control Nesting boxes for owls, bats and wood ducks which are made by Bowmanville and Courtice High Schools and assembled by grade schools Control over invasive species Introduction of native grasses in the butterfly meadow Installation of wildlife kiosks The Committee's 2002 plans are for an additional soccer field and 148 parking spaces. March Break upcoming events include aboriginal presentation, nature crafts, hiking, horse drawn rides and pioneer days. The Port Darlington Association's annual Skating Party was held on the marsh. The party had 75 people in attendance. Jennifer Cooke and Councillor Pingle attended a meeting in the Township of Brock along with the Township of Scugog and Uxbridge to discuss sharing of services regarding tourism. The Multicultural Council of OshawalDurham celebrated their 20th Annual Social. She attended the official opening of the Durham Provincial Offences Court Service in Whitby. . . . . Councillor Robinson advised Council that one year ago a group of over 100 people met at the Orono Arena to discuss the possibility of forming the Orono Crown Lands Trust Committee. This group would be responsible on a day to day basis with managing the over 1000 acres of the Wilmot Creek Valley Lands. This Trust group came together after the Ministry of Natural Resources had suggested that it was willing, and in fact, was in discussion with another community to manage a similar property. The Committee has met for the past nine months and produced a Vision Statement and a soon-to-be-released Management Plan for the property. The discussion stage is reaching a conclusion and the MNR have indicated to the Orono Trust that they are willing to enter into a contract with the Trust for the day to day management of the property. This proposal along with the draft Management Plan is being presented to a community meeting being held this Wednesday evening (February 28, 2001) at 7:00 p.m. in the Header House at Silvanus Gardens. Membership in the Trust will be on sale. All are welcome. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 21 - February 26,2001 Councillor Rowe advised that the Friends of Second Marsh has applied to the Superbuild Fund for a watershed management park. The Kawartha Conservation Authority met on February 25 to discuss their budget. Kawartha Conservation has been reorganized with the City of Kawartha Lakes' share being 77.6%, the Municipality of Clarington 1.4% and the Region of Durham share being 20%. The City of Kawartha Lakes could not agree to support the budget. The budget will be dealt with again in March; if the City of Kawartha Lakes does not approve the budget the Conservation Authority will be disbanded. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority's budget was passed at $2.88 million. CLOCA is working in partnership for healthy watersheds. The Visual Arts Centre's annual general meeting took place. Margaret Rogers wrote a history of her work over the years at the Visual Arts Centre which has been published. Sandy Archibald, President of the Clarington Youth Advisory Committee along with members of the Committee have a web site www.firehouse.s5.com. Councillor Trim attended the Clarington Green Gales Canadian National Champions Junior "B" Team awards ceremony on February 17, 2001. He compliments them on their structure and team organization. They are an excellent team and it is a pleasure to have them in our community. The Ganaraska Conservation Authority induction of the new officers of the board occurred on February 15,2001, at which time Mr. Larry Hall was reinstated as Chair. Mayor Mutton was at the opening ceremonies of the new Customer Care Centre at Goodyear Canada. Goodyear Canada is the most advanced e-commerce company in the Region. Mayor Mutton discussed the speech from the Honourable Chris Hodgson wherein the Minister announced that the 2001 Community Reinvestment Funding will be equal to our 2000 amount --$116,000. The Minister wants to work with municipalities and he encourages municipalities to discuss with their neighbours the sharing of service delivery. Mayor Mutton gave a history of the Province's allocations of grants from 1995 to present and he stated that staff will be looking further into development charges residential phase in. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Public Transit T03.GE - 22- February 26, 2001 Resolution #C-104-0 1 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Rowe WHEREAS residents in Clarington, particularly those who reside in Bowmanville and Courtice, have from time to time expressed their concern of lack of public transit service in the Municipality; WHEREAS Clarington is the only lakeshore municipality in Durham Region that does not have a public transit system; WHEREAS public transit services is a major financial undertaking which requires the Municipality to be innovative and cost-effective in its approach; and WHEREAS Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems it necessary to investigate providing public transit service in Bowmanville and Courtice. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED 1. THAT staff be authorized to commence discussions with the Oshawa Transit Commission to investigate the feasibility of introducing public transit service in the urban section of Bowmanville and Courtice. 2. THAT a public interest survey be conducted and staff report back on the feasibility investigation. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nav Pecuniarv Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mavor Mutton X . . . Council Minutes - 23- February 26, 2001 CONFIRMING BY -LAW ADJOURNMENT Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-lOS-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-041 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 26th day of February 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-106-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-041 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-107 -01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:25 p.m. "CARRIED" 411Jlii~