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Council Minutes
PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
April 30, 2001
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on April 30, 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
Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:54 p.m.)
Director, Public Works, S. Vokes
Fire Chief, M. Creighton, (attended until 9:54 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this
meeting.
Resolution #C-224-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on
April 17, 2001, be approved.
"CARRIED"
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PRESENTATION
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Mayor Mutton advised that May 7 - 14 has been declared
"Emergency Preparedness Week" and that booklets will be
available at the Clarington Library and at the Municipal
Administrative Centre.
Wally Hicks, Good Year Canada, presented Mayor Mutton with his
portrait to be displayed in the Municipal Administrative Centre. Mr.
Hicks advised that since the inception of Regional Government,
Good Year has been honoured to present these portraits of the
sitting Mayors to the Municipality.
Steven Vokes, Director of Public Works presented the Recycling
Council of Ontario, Ontario Waste Minimization Award to Mayor
Mutton. He indicated that this silver award is being given to
Clarington in recognition of its residents achieving a 30% reduction
in waste below the Provincial average.
Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer advised that over
the last nine months, a committee has been working on a new
mascot for the Backyard Festival. In conjunction with this contest,
a colouring contest was also held. Because of the number of
entrants, a winner was chosen from each age group and presented
with a Backyard Festival backpack and Frisbee. The winners of the
colouring contest were as follows:
4 years - Shanna Davidson
5 years - Steven Millett
6 years - Dryden David
7 years - Stephen Gee
8 years - Ashley Craig
9 years - Janine Mutton
Jennifer Cooke, then announced that the mascot's new name is
"Clarington Clancy", a name suggested by Madison Snowdon.
Mayor Mutton presented Madison with a Backyard Festival
backpack, Frisbee and Scooter.
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DELEGATIONS
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Michael Flood, 77 Sprucewood Crescent, Bowmanville,
L 1 C 5C6 expressed opposition to the development of a park known
as "Rosebud" in the Rose Valley Subdivision development of St.
Stephen's Estate. Mr. Flood indicated that he has been advised
that the park design may include a baseball diamond and parking
lot. When he purchased his home, he was of the impression that
this area would be a passive park with a children's play area and
possibly a tennis court. He advised that this area has already lost
old established trees and he would not like to see anymore
removed.
Ken Ranney, 6 Merryfield Court, Bowmanville, L 1 C 4L2 addressed
Council requesting that a ban be placed on the use of pesticides for
the cosmetic treatment of lawns. Dr. Ranney is concerned with the
damage which pesticides cause, particularly to children. He sited
studies which indicate that individuals exposed to pesticides have a
higher rate of various types of cancer. Dr. Ranney advised that
Halifax has banned the use of commercial pesticides on lawns and
is now requesting that Clarington's Council do the same.
Joe Dalrymple and Richard Toms, Visual Arts Centre addressed
Council to provide an explanation of the 2001 Current Budget
request. Mr. Dalrymple advised that the 2000 request was for
$47,000. plus $2,000 for a curriculum connections project, therefore
totally $49,000. The request in 2001 of $50,000. includes an
increase of $1,000. to cover increased heating costs.
Brenton Rickard and Gabrielle Worsley, Newcastle Community Hall
Board appeared before Council in order to answer questions
regarding their 2001 Current Budget request. A new statement
which was circulated to Council does not contain any changes from
their original request; it has been combined on one page to show
total expenditures of $78,000. not $54,000. as previously appeared.
Shelly Lawrence, St. John's Society Learning Alternative Program,
132 Church Street, Bowmanville, L 1C 1T5 advised that her
program, which coordinates Adult Literacy Programs in reading,
writing and math, has now received funding from the Provincial
Government. This funding has guaranteed that the program can
now continue to operate. Ms. Lawrence thanked Council for their
support in 2000 in urging the Provincial Government to provide
necessary funding.
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DELEGATIONS
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Bill Humber, Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association, 15
Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3A 1 addressed Council with
respect to the Addendum to Report WD-15-01. Mr. Humber
requested that Council support their full request for underground
hydro and provide the resources for its completion by exploring the
opportunities from various sources of funding including Veridian
debentures, development levies and the use of the $63,000.
allocated to the Beech/Lowe project. He also requested that
Council seek alternative providers for these services and review a
schedule of activity which would be less demanding on this year's
budget. If Council is hesitant to take this action at this time, he
requested that the construction on Centre Street be delayed until a
more comprehensive and candid discussion can occur among
residents to reach an appropriate negotiated approach.
Resolution #C-225-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
Resolution #C-226-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the communications to be received for information be
approved with the exception of Items 1-3, 1-4, 1-7 and 1-14.
"CARRIED"
Michael D. Harris, MPP, The Premier of Ontario, thanking Council
for informing him of the Municipality of Clarington's support for the
City of Owen Sound's resolution regarding prisoner transportation
and court security. Mr. Harris is confident that the Solicitor
General, The Honourable David Turnbull will take Council's views
into consideration.
(Received for Information)
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Michael D. Harris, MPP, The Premier of Ontario, thanking Council
for informing him of the Municipality of Clarington's resolution
regarding municipal animal services. Mr. Harris has forwarded the
correspondence to The Honourable David Turnbull and he is
confident that Mr. Turnbull will take Council's views into
consideration.
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated March 7, 2001.
(Received for Information)
Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, provided Council with a booklet entitled "An Introduction
to Business Improvement Areas." This booklet contains general
information on the objectives, benefits and operations of Business
Improvement Areas (BIAs). It also provides an overview of the
process for the establishment of a BIA.
(Received for Information)
James M. Flaherty, Minister of Finance, advisin~ Council that he
has approved the request to extend the April 30 property tax
policy deadlines to May 31, 2001. Mr. Flaherty does not believe
this should delay the issuance of final 2001 property tax bills. As a
result, the Province will not be providing financial assistance to
municipalities if they choose to issue property tax bills at a later
date.
(Received for Information)
Marolyn Morrison, Chair, Elected Representatives Committee, The
Ontario Traffic Conference, inviting Council to become involved in
the Ontario Traffic Conference (OTC). The OTC is an association
founded in 1950 whose aim is to improve traffic safety and traffic
operations, primarily in the Province of Ontario, through
engineering, enforcement and education. The 51st Annual
Convention will take place June 3, 4 and 5, 2001, in Windsor,
Ontario. The theme of the Conference is Community Focus,
"Working Together For A Safer 21st Century".
(Received for Information)
Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee dated March 20, 2001.
(Received for Information)
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Pauline Chadwick, Executive Assistant, GO Transit, providing
Council with a copy of GO Transit's report on Airport Rail Link.
(Received for Information)
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Wayne Clarke, President, Durham Region Home Builders'
Association, writing to the Regional Chair, offering alternative
solutions for our hospital funding shortfall. Mr. Clarke has
contacted other Home Builder Associations around the province.
He is offering the following funding options that are used by other
hospitals in their expansion efforts:
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1. With the co-operation of the Municipal officers an insert was
enclosed when their Tax Bills were mailed to each homeowner.
The taxpayer was asked to make a donation amount of their
choice which could be returned with their tax payments. A
corresponding receipt for tax purposes would be returned for
each donation received.
2. April is Cancer awareness month and with the co-operation of
Petro Canada, cardholders have an opportunity to donate their
Petro Points in increments of 5,000 in support of the Canadian
Cancer Society during this month. As a GM Visa cardholder,
Mr. Clarke earns GM points with each purchase. Could
Lakeridge Health not enquire as to the feasibility of initiating a
similar program with GM Canada or Zellers (Club Z points)?
3. Many companies have organized casual or dress down days.
Each employer participating make a weekly or monthly pre-
agreed contribution to a charity of their choice. They suggest a
letter campaign be coordinated to all businesses throughout the
Region, seeking their support to fund a Cancer Centre in
Durham.
(Received for Information)
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Victor T. Humphreys, advising Council that he and his wife are
against any form of taxation to support the Lakeridge Health
Organization. They need to understand where all of the publicly
contributed funds have gone that were suppose to have been used
to support the new cancer centre and other hospital expansions.
Perhaps a 'forensic audit' is needed to show where and how money
has been spent. They do not appreciate the Lakeridge Group using
the cancer center as a form of 'blackmail' to force a tax. Further, as
history tells us, taxation was used during the war effort to raise
money on a 'temporary' basis. It is no longer temporary and
increases every year.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated April 16,
2001.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
March 15,2001.
(Received for Information)
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Gary Cooper, Major, The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple Corps,
inviting Mayor Mutton to attend a dedication ceremony on May 9,
2001, at 12 noon. The Salvation Army now has an Emergency
Response Vehicle that is basically a mobile canteen complete with
an office, clothing, supplies, blankets and other items required in
the time of emergency and/or disaster. They have support vehicles
available to keep it re-supplied during extended emergencies but
this will be their main response vehicle for all of Durham Region.
The police and fire departments have been notified. They will be
on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The implementation of this
service is a combined effort of all Salvation Army Corps in the
region.
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Wayne Ostermaier, Manager, Land Assessment and Remediation,
Hydro One Networks Inc., informing Council that Hydro One has
initiated a Land Assessment and Remediation Program to conduct
environmental site assessments on their transmission and
distribution properties. As part of this program, sampling at the
Orono DS has confirmed contamination within the station property,
at levels exceeding Ministry of the Environment (MOE) guidelines
applicable to adjacent residential properties. In order to determine
whether any of the contaminants have moved off their property,
Hydro One is in the process of contacting the adjacent property
owners to discuss their sampling program and to request
permission to take soil samples from their properties. The results
of the testing will be communicated to the landowners.
(Received for Information)
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Robert A. Richards, President and Chief Administrative Officer,
Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with
the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation's Annual Report and
Financial Statements for the Year Ended December 31, 2000.
These documents have been prepared as required by the Ontario
Property Assessment Corporation Act.
(Received for Information)
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Sandy Archibald, thanking Council for their continued support of the
Apple Blossom Fruit Wine & Food Festival, which raises much
needed funds for the Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington. Last
year over 600 people were entertained with food, wine, music,
tasting seminars and an art exhibit. They are anticipating even
greater success this year, with a little cooperation from Mother
Nature. The 2nd annual A~ple Blossom Fruit Wine & Food Festival
will take place on May 12t at 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
(Received for Information)
Tania Little, Manager, Special Events, Variety - The Children's
Charity, requesting that the Mayor attend the 2nd Annual "That's
Amore - Pizza for Kids" day on May 1, 2001. Over 70 Pizza Nova
stores across Canada will be participating in "That's Amore - Pizza
for Kids", where from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., customers can pick-
up/take-out a medium pepperoni pizza for $3.99. Pizza Nova will
donate one dollar from each pizza purchased to Variety - The
Children's Charity. Ms. Little is requesting the Mayor's attendance
at his convenience, at the Pizza Nova located in our community.
Any allowable time would be great.
Resolution #C-227-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item 1-3 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Press release from Urban Development Institute/Ontario, advising
Council that UDI supports the Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing's message to Smart Growth
Summit. As the voice of the land development industry,
UDI/Ontario will be actively participating alongside Minister
Hodgson and the Harris government in order to bring forward
progressive solutions to all levels of government which will help to
sustain a vibrant economy, strong communities and a "Smart
Growth" agenda that build upon the success of the industry's long
history of applying smart planning principles to Ontario's
communities.
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Resolution #C-228-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item I - 4 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, inviting Council to participate
in the 2001 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship by nominating a
deserving citizen. Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good
Citizenship recognizes and encourages the virtues of good
citizenship by honouring Ontarians who have made outstanding
contributions through exceptional long-term effort. This celebration
of outstanding contributions to community life will be especially
meaningful as we commemorate the International Year of
Volunteers. Good citizenship and volunteering go hand in hand to
make Ontario's communities safe, caring and prosperous. This
special way of recognizing acts of selflessness, generosity and
kindness will reinforce the value of voluntarism. The deadline for
receiving nominations is May 16, 2001.
Resolution #C-229-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 7 be received; and
THAT Mavis Carlton be nominated by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington for the Ontario Medal for Good
Citizenship.
"CARRIED"
Lois Corbett, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
(TEA), advising Council of the "Bring Back the Bottle" campaign
urging Ontario citizens to return their LBCO bottles to the same
place they purchased them. Since the passing Ontario's 3Rs
Regulation 101 in 1994, Municipality of Clarington is required to
collect container glass for recycling. But collecting glass for
recycling through the Blue Box has always had its problems. Wine
and spirits containers originating at the LCBO are the single largest
source of glass in the Blue Box.
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It is estimated that wine and spirits containers originating at the
LCBO cost Ontario municipalities $10 million a year to collect for
landfill and recycling. Glass is expensive to collect but yields low or
no value as a recyclable commodity. Further reducing its value as
a recyclable is the contamination that results when it is collected
through the Blue Box. They are urging Council to support a motion
calling on the province to implement a deposit return program for
their containers.
Resolution #C-230-01
Moved By Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1- 14 be received; and
THAT the "Bring Back the Bottle" campaign be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Items D-16 to D-19 were distributed to Council as a
handout.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-231-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda,
with the exception of Items D-2, D-7 and D-9 to D-19 inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Child Find Ontario, requesting proclamation of the month of Mayas
Child Find's "Green Ribbon of Hope Month" and May 25, 2001, as
"National Missing Children's Day." Each year, 60,000 children are
reported as missing in Canada - enough to fill every seat in the
SkyDome. These children and teenagers are classified as
runaways, wandered off, or the victims of parental or stranger
abduction. Thankfully, over 90% of missing children are recovered.
We can playa vital role in publicizing this issue to citizens, as well
as promoting child safety, by supporting the 10th Annual Green
Ribbon of Hope Campaign.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Child Find Ontario Inc., is a registered non-profit, charitable
organization whose mandate is to educate children and adults
about child safety as well as to assist in the search for missing
children and teenagers. For 16 years, they have been working for
the safe return of missing children and educating families and
communities about child safety.
With over 1,000 volunteers working in 20 chapters like Durham
Region, Child Find has an active and positive presence in the
communities it serves and is proud of the 97% success rate for
located and missing children and teens.
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Greig Derry, advising Council of his concern regarding parking at
the tenant occupied property of 47 Fenwick Avenue, Bowmanville.
Mr. Derry has been corresponding, and/or interfacing with the
Mayors Office, Councillors Office, the Police Department and John
O'Toole. Mr. Derry has a neighbour who, in order to accommodate
vehicles and snowmobiles (and sometimes industrial equipment) in
his/her driveway, has paved an extension on the driveway, and built
a retaining wall crossing the property line between their properties.
Mr. Derry is stuck with a vehicle(s) often illegally parked in front of
his house on an on-going basis, and in close proximity to the end of
his driveway at least 2 nights out of 5, and all weekend, every
weekend, when enforcement personnel are not working. He has
requested on numerous occasions, that such vehicle(s) be ticketed
by the police, however, understandably and rightly so, this is not a
priority matter for the police, and consequently the vehicles
generally go unticketed. Often even when a cruiser passes, they
are apparently reluctant to ticket. Mr. Derry is hoping, however,
that the responsibility for by-law enforcement rests with somebody,
and that the individual(s) and/or department(s) responsible, will
"step up to the plate" before someone is injured or harmed resulting
from this hazardous, and illegal and contentious parking situation.
(Correspondence referred to the By-law
Enforcement Division and Mr. Derry advised of
overnight parking enforcement activities)
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John Stocker, suggesting to Council that they by-pass the 'Adopt-A-
Road' policy and simply designate a weekend as "Bowmanville
Clean-up Weekend" to clean up the road side dumping. All of us
who care would take our trucks, trailers, cars, wagons or grocery
bags and clean up our immediate surrounding properties.
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Most of the collected trash could be recycled. Things like tires,
building scrap, furniture, hazardous materials etc., could be left in
accessible piles for municipal works to collect.
Perhaps an arrangement could be made with the closest dump to
allow the free disposal of collected garbage on specified days.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works for review and consideration)
Tom Wilkinson, Fetal Alcohol Effect Sufferer, providing Council with
information regarding Fetal Alcohol Effects and requesting that the
information be made available at the Clarington Library.
(Correspondence referred to the
Clarington Library)
Steven Stano is, advising Council of his concerns regarding the
maintenance at the end of Brodie Court. Who is responsible for the
clean up and replacement of trees that were destroyed when the
snowplow dumped snow on top of them over the winter.
(Correspondence referred to the Director of
Public Works for response)
Michael Flood and Sandi McQueen, advising Council of their
concerns regarding the development of the park to be known as
"Rosebud" located in the Rose Valley subdivision development of
St. Stevens Estates. It has come to their attention that one of the
possible plans may be a forty to fifty car parking lot with an adult
baseball diamond and soccer field. The majority of the residents
who live on Sprucewood Crescent strongly oppose the parking lot
and sporting facilities. They bought houses adjacent to the park
with the understanding that the Municipality of Clarington was to
keep all the trees as they are, and plant new ones. In addition, the
park was to have a walking path and possibly a children's play
area. Generally this would be a passive natural area, similar to the
Soper Creek ravine area to the east of Guildwood Drive.
They feel the development of a sports complex would not fit-in to
their small neighbourhood park. A parking lot, they feel, is
unnecessary as the school to the west of the park already has a
sizable parking area that is largely vacant after school hours. A
second area for parking therefore would be redundant. The main
concern is with the litter, vandalism and loitering after park hours
which are likely to occur at a facility such as this.
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Why should the residents that live around the park, invite these
kinds of activities into their own back yards?
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of the Public Works
Department)
Dr. John Campbell forwarding a petition regarding the following:
. No sidewalks on the south side of Clarke Street,
Newcastle; and
. No tree cutting by the developer.
Resolution #C-232-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D-2 be received and referred to the
Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning and
Development to review and take appropriate action; and
THAT Dr. John Campbell be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Paul Brace, Manager of Planning Services, Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board, advising Council that the Kawartha Pine
Ridge District School Board at their meeting of April 11 , 2001,
passed the following resolution:
"THAT the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
approve the closing of Lockhart Public School effective
immediately; and
THAT Administration proceed with the disposition of
Lockhart Public School, 3377 Lockhart Road, Newcastle."
The Board is offering the site at fair market value.
Resolution #C-233-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers
Association, requesting that the funds paid to the Municipality by
Veridian Connections be divided amongst the former municipalities
of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono, on a pro-rated basis.
Mr. Hoar is also suggesting that some of the funds could be used to
reduce hydro rates in the same municipalities. As these funds
came from the assets of the former Clarington Hydro Electric
Commission, which was formed by the amalgamation of the three
commissions, it was felt that the citizens of these former
municipalities should be the ones to benefit.
Resolution #C-234-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Treasurer for
response.
"CARRIED"
Susan Meyers & Neville Greeley, 2000-2001 National Presidents,
Kinsmen Kinette, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington
place a "Message-of-Support" in the Kin's national magazine.
Service clubs are the heart and soul of many communities. They
raise funds that government dollars cannot provide; they undertake
service projects to meet local community needs; and they train
members and help them learn skills that are transferable to home,
work and other volunteer situations. Once a year, Kinsmen and
Kinettes ask the communities they serve all year long to help them
by placing a "Message-of-Support" in the magazine. These "thank
you" messages give you the chance to express your appreciation to
the Kin members in your community who have raised funds and put
in countless hours to "Serve the Community's Greatest Need."
Resolution #C-235-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be received; and
THAT the Municipality of Clarington purchase a 1/12th page ad at a
cost of $250.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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Resolution #C-236-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-235-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"and THAT the correspondence be referred to Jennifer
Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer for consideration and
preparation of a policy regarding advertising purchases."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-235-01 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Michelle Green, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, CARD, requesting
that the Municipality of Clarington make a donation to CARD's
therapeutic riding program. CARD removes barriers that children
and adults living with disabilities face on a daily basis. For many
children, living with a disability tears their life apart. Children, and
especially teenagers, face stigma and discrimination from their
peers and others in society. Therapeutic riding at CARD helps
address these barriers. CARD accepts individuals living with a
wide range of disabilities.
In a safe, accessible and caring environment, children, teens and
adults are given the opportunity to succeed.
Resolution #C-237-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received; and
THAT Michelle Green be advised of the Municipality's Grant Policy.
"CARRIEID"
Ken Ranney, requesting that Council ban the use of pesticides for
the cosmetic treatment of lawns. The carcinogenic potential of
pesticides has too often been demonstrated in the past. In
addition, there is increasing evidence that pesticides are causing
mental retardation of children.
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Dr. Ranney would also like to suggest that, in any weed eradication
programs undertaken by the Municipality, particular care be
exercised to prevent the destruction of milkweed, essential to the
preservation of the endangered monarch butterflies, a wonderful
feature of our heritage.
Resolution #C-238-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D -12 be referred to the Director of
Public Works for preparation of a report outlining current practices
of the Municipality.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-239-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-238-01 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"such report to include input from the Regional Municipality of
Durham and that the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee be advised of Council's decision."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-238-01 was then put to a vote and CARRIED
AS AMENDED.
Carolyn Downs, Manager Council SupporVCity Clerk, City of
Kingston, advising Council that the City of Kingston on April 3,
2001, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS the cost of repairing and upgrading the
infrastructure of the City of Kingston is substantially over 200
million; and
WHEREAS financing costs will double or triple the original
costs, depending on interest rates and the length of the
amortization period; and
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WHEREAS these added costs will constitute a very heavy
burden on citizens of Kingston; and
WHEREAS the Bank of Canada Act (Section 18) empowers
the Bank of Canada to buy and sell securities "issued or
guaranteed by Canada or any province"; and
WHEREAS since Canada is the sole shareholder of the
Bank of Canada any interest paid to the Bank by a
municipality becomes revenue for the Government of
Canada and could and should be returned to the
municipalities which paid it; and
WHEREAS responsibility for setting monetary policy rests
with the Government of Canada; and
WHEREAS a collective effort of municipalities across
Ontario and Canada is more likely to persuade the
Government to instruct the Bank of Canada to provide loans
guaranteed by the Government to municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that:
a) The City of Kingston request the Government
of Ontario
i) to instruct the Bank of Canada to buy
securities issued by municipalities and
guaranteed by the Government of Canada to
pay for capital projects and/or to payoff current
debt;
ii) to refund to municipalities any interest
paid by municipalities to the Bank of Canada;
b) That a copy of this motion be forwarded to the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
for circulation to other Municipalities within the
Province of Ontario with a population over
50,000, to the local M.P. and M.P.P.,
requesting their support and endorsement."
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April 30, 2001
Resolution #C-240-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Regional Municipality of
Durham, requesting Council to pass a resolution directing the
Regional Weed Inspector(s) to:
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Destroy any noxious weeds or weed seeds on any
subdivided portions of the municipality and on lots not
exceeding 10 acres
The municipality advertise in a newspaper having general
circulation in your municipality notice of this action.
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A Notice to property owners should be advertised in a
newspaper between May 14, 2001 and May 18, 2001.
Resolution #C-241-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D -14 be received; and
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington authorize the
publication of a public notice regarding the destruction of weeds
under the provision of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter
W of the Province of Ontario and direct the Regional Weed
Inspector to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed
in such a manner as they may deem proper and that the expenses
incurred by the said Weed Inspectors in the discharge of their
duties shall be placed on the collectors roll of this Municipality
against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts
shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under the Municipal
Act.
"CARRIED"
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D -16
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April 30, 2001
Rosemary Shkordoff, Secretary-Gr. 8 Graduation Committee, St.
Francis of Assisi School, requesting sponsorship for the Grade 8
Graduation Awards. Every year as part of the graduation ceremony
for the Grade 8's a number of awards are presented to recognize
the achievements of their Grade 8s.
These awards represent both acadernic achievernents and
community achievements in the school and in the community.
Each student who receives an award is presented with a large
trophy or plaque that remains at the school and a smaller plaque
that the student can take home and keep as a momento of his/her
achievement. The cost involved for the school involved the
purchasing of the large trophy that remains at the school and the
smaller plaque that is given to the winning student as a permanent
keepsake. There is also the cost of the engraving for both plaques.
They are asking the organizations within the community to help
them in recognizing the leaders of the future. They would like us to
consider a perrnanent sponsorship for one of their many awards.
The initial cost would be $50.00 for the large trophy/plaque that
remains at the school and then about $15.00 a year for the
engraving.
Resolution #C-242-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D -15 be received and referred to
Staff for preparation of a policy relating to this matter.
"CARRIED"
Susan McPhedran writing as a follow up to the neighbourhood
meeting held April 25, 2001 at the Clarington Beech Centre to
discuss the issue of burying hydro wires on Centre Street. All of
those who attended supported the proposal to bury the wires.
Since mature trees are an essential element of any neighbourhood,
her support for the proposal is based on a desire to protect existing
trees and to encourage the planting of new trees to replace those
that will eventually die. She is however, uncomfortable with the
emphasis on preserving and enhancing a"distinct neighbourhood"
even though its charm is precisely why she chose to live in this part
of Bowmanville.
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The main purpose of her letter is to suggest that there are other
ways of looking at this issue then as one where "the blessed
receive more blessings". She requests that Council consider the
following:
a) Services are buried in new subdivisions - presumably there
are other advantages to doing so beyond mere aesthetics
b) Clarington is still actively pursuing the ITER project, plus
other businesses. Should we not automatically be installing
the most advanced cables/wires that we can when the
opportunity arises?
Based on what was said at the meeting, Veridian has not acted as
a responsible corporation in this matter. The Company has had
over a year to come up with a proper quote on the long term
incremental cost of burying the wires. It would appear that the
Company has merely pulled a high figure out of the air - a high
enough figure to scare Council. She suggests that Council make
firm commitment to bury the wires and proceed with the work as
soon as possible. Her response to the charge that "everyone else
will want it" is "good - so they should". Let Centre Street be a test
case.
Resolution #C-243-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be referred to the Unfinished
Business portion of the agenda to be considered along with the
Addendum to Report WD-15-01.
"CARRIED"
Marilyn Muizelaar writing on behalf of Durham Region Parents of
Multiple Births Association wondering why the request for a grant
was denied. She indicates that multiple births are exciting,
stressful, financially taxing and no longer rare in Canada. Many of
the club's members come from across the Region including
Clarington (more than 1/3 of the membership resides in Clarington).
These families, particularly the women are scared and a little odd
when they see the ultrasound with two or more babies on the
screen. DRPOMBA has several support systems set up in Durham
Region including a large group here in Clarington.
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The expectant moms receive information that their Doctors can't
provide - because unless they have experienced a multiple
pregnancy themselves they can't know the depth of emotional or
physical stress it can cause. Several ladies have recently told her
that their Doctor's simply can't or won't answer their questions. The
Association is holding a National Conference in May, 2002. They
have been discussing the program and have decided upon a
shopping excursion to Bowmanville. Bowmanville was chosen for
its historic small town appeal.
They will be sending approximately 160 to 200 women for an
afternoon of shopping in Clarington. She wonders why she is
putting her "hard to find time" into Bowmanville when the Council
will not support the Association in the form of a grant.
Resolution #C-244-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received; and
THAT Marilyn Muizelaar be advised of the Municipality's Grant
Policy.
"CARRIED"
Vince Bonazza, Rep Coordinator, Darlington Soccer Club
submitting a late application for a Municipal Grant. The Darlington
Soccer Club is an umbrella organization for Soccer in the
Municipality of Clarington which includes Bowmanville United
Soccer Club, Courtice Soccer Association, Newcastle Colts,
Hampton, Burketon, Mitchell's Corners and the soccer divisions or
Orono's, Tyrone's and Solina's Athletic Associations. On a yearly
basis there are a number of families who cannot afford all or a
portion of the fees required to play in the competitive program.
They have in the past, as a club, covered these costs although they
do need many sources of income to help offset the costs. They are
accordingly requesting a grant in the amount of $2,500.
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MOTION
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April 30, 2001
Resolution #C-245-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT a Grant in the amount of $1500. be approved for the
Darlington Soccer Club.
"CARRIED"
R. Heath advising that health care in Canada is a
Federal/Provincial responsibility - not a municipal one. Holding the
community hostage is a direct result of the Provincial government
not doing enough to endure adequate funding while in the past,
communities have funded hospitals through charities and
donations, he feels the massive expansion and new center is a
whole new ballgame.
He feels it is disgusting the way Lakeridge Health is using scare
tactics and trying to hold the community hostage. If Lakeridge
Health did not have the funding in place, they should not have
started their project. If all the money goes into this new project,
what funding do you think Bowmanville Hospital and all the other
Hospitals are going to get? Where is the quality care going to be?
Mr. Heath urges Council to stand their ground and remember the
issues you were elected on. No means No. Not one penney of any
money raised will go into the community you were elected to
represent.
Resolution #C-246-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received; and
THAT R. Heath be advised of actions taken by Council regarding
this matter.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
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REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report
April 23, 2001
Item #2
Hospital Capital
Funding
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April 30, 2001
Resolution #C-247-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration
Committee on April 23, 2001, be approved with the exception of
Items 2, 3,12,15,16 and 19.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-248-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS the Regional Municipality of Durham is considering
hospital capital funding;
AND WHEREAS hospital capital funding is not a core service
responsibility of local governments;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of
Clarington inform the Regional Municipality of Durham that it is
vehemently opposed to tax dollars being spent for hospital capital
funding;
AND FURTHER THAT The Municipality of Clarington request that
the Province of Ontario commit to funding at least 70 percent of the
capital costs of Durham Hospitals;
AND THAT the Province be requested to allow municipalities to
levy development charges for the growth related capital needs of
local hospitals by amending the Development Charges Act to
include hospitals, as defined in the Public Hospital Act, as an
eligible service with additional amendments to allow any hospital
DC full exemption from consideration of the historical service level
provision and municipal contributions (existing or forecast),
FORTHWITH.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Item #3 of
Report #1
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April 30, 2001
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
Resolution #C-249-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PD-037-01 be received;
THAT Council authorize notification in local newspapers of
Council's intention to amend Sign By-law 97-157, with the
exception that non-profit groups be exempt from payment of a
removal deposit; and
THAT Sign By-law 97-157 be applied to Provincial Highway
corridors.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Ping Ie X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mavor Mutton X
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REPORTS
Item #12 to
Report #1
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April 30, 2001
Resolution #C-250-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT ReportTR-18-01 be received;
THAT Council approve the 2001 Operating Budget at a target
maximum 3.5% increase operating levy over the 200 levy
(exclusive of Bill 140), as described in Report TR-18-01 and Priority
Attachment #1 ;
THAT the schedules attached to Report TR-18-01 outlining the
Operating Expenditures (Attachment #2), Reserves (Attachment
#3) and Reserve Fund (Attachment #4) balances and Unallocated
Reserve/Reserve Fund balances (Attachment #5) be approved;
THAT the garbage flat rate be approved for 2001 at the same rate
as 2000, at $145 per household;
THAT the garbage charges be included in the general levy in 2002,
eliminating the flat rate charge, if the Provincial changes to the tax
bill and the OPTA system render the flat rate option ineffective;
THAT, if the Municipality of Clarington is not permitted to charge a
service fee for each tax transaction to recover approximately the
annual bank charges associated with processing the tax payments
by credit cards, that this option for tax payment be discontinued
except for future internet payment options;
THAT Council endorse in principle, a two year strategy by setting
the tax levy target for 2002 and 2003 at a maximum 2.0% and 0.5%
respectively;
THAT the external agencies referred to in Report TR-18-01 and
identified in the attached priority schedule, be advised of Council's
decision regarding their grant request;
THAT the Beech Centre be authorized to access the principle value
of the Reserve Fund set aside for their operating support, for their
capital requests, in the amount of $20,000; and
THAT the appropriate By-laws to levy the 2001 tax rates for
Municipal, Region and Education purposes be submitted to
Council for approval, once information is received.
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April 30, 2001
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by the Clarington Public
Library be approved as recommended as well as the Priority #1
item in the amount of $48,795.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by the Bowmanville
Museum Board be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by the Clarke Museum
Board be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by the Visual Arts Centre
be approved.
THAT the amount of $100,000. be approved as the 2001 Current
Budget for the Handi Transit.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by Community Care be
approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted by the Clarington Beech
Centre be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget request made by the Newcastle
Community Hall be tabled for clarification.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget in the amount of $5,000. be
approved for the Orono Cemetery Company.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Mayor, Members
of Council and the Chief Administrative Officers Department be
approved and that Item #6 - Special Projects in the amount of
$44,500. be deleted from the Administration Budget.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Clerk's
Department be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Finance
Department and Unclassified Administration be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Fire Department
be approved.
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April 30, 2001
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Public Works
Department be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Community
Services Department be approved.
THAT the 2001 Current Budget submitted for the Planning and
Development Department be approved.
THAT the balance of the 2001 Current Budget be approved as
recommended.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS"
Resolution #C-251-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-250-01 be amended by adding
the following thereto:
"WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington
deems it advisable to establish a long term strategy for the
implementation of Library Services Standards;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council
requests that the Library Board prepare a report for Council's
approval outlining a long range strategy for service levels in
all Clarington's Branches including cost implications; and
THAT the funding identified in the 2001 Operating Budget
remain in the tax base pending the results of the Report to
provide funding for Library Service Levels identified as
priority #1 in 2001 or to assist in the tax support for the main
branch opening.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
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April 30, 2001
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Resolution #C-252-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the 2001 Current Budget request made by the Newcastle
Community Hall be lifted from the table; and
THAT the Newcastle Community Hall's 2001 Budget request be
approved in the amount of $8200. with an additional amount of
$6800. being approved from the Contingency Account
#7007-X-298.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
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REPORTS
Item #15 to
Report #1
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April 30, 2001
The foregoing Resolution #C-250-01 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED
VOTE:
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Resolution #C-253-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT ReportTR-21-01 be received;
THAT B.W.K. Construction Company Ltd., Pickering, Ontario, with
a total bid in the amount of $1 ,549,440.00 including G.S.T., being
the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and
specifications of Tender CL2001-13 be awarded the contract for the
Courtice Community Complex Expansion;
THAT the funds required in a total amount of $2,103,890.00
($1,549,440.00 tender + $144,450.00 consulting + $405,000.00
equipment and furnishings + $5,000.00 printing and disbursements)
be drawn from account #7607-00005-0501; and
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "B" attached to Report
TR-21-01 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
agreement be approyed.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
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REPORTS
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
Item #16 to Resolution #C-254-01
Report #1
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
. THAT Report ADMIN-10-01 be received;
THAT Council endorse the "Clarington Report on Local
Governance" prepared by the Chief Administrative Officer; and
THAT the decision of Council and copies of Report ADMIN-10-01
be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all Durham
municipalities.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Declaration of
Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Absent
Interest
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Ping Ie X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
. Mayor Mutton X
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REPORTS
Item #19 to
Report #1
Report #2
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April 30, 2001
Resolution #C-255-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Brenton Rickard be nominated as the Municipality's Senior of
the Year Award recipient.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-256-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Report TR-22-01 be received;
THAT Ron Robinson Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total
bid in the amount of $824,725.39 (including G.S.T.), being the
lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and
specifications of Tender CL2001-11, be awarded the contract for
the Centre Street and Grant Lane Reconstruction/Lowe Street and
Beech Avenue Storm Sewers, Bowmanville as required by the
Department of Public Works;
THAT funds required in the amount of $265,000.00 for Centre
Street and Grant Lane Reconstruction be drawn from the Public
Works Account #7205-00005-0261;
THAT funds in the amount of $130,000.00 required for Centre
Street and Grant Lane Reconstruction be drawn from the carried
over 2000 Public Works budget;
THAT funds in the amount of $63,000.00 required for the Lowe
Street and Beech Avenue Storm Sewers be drawn from the Public
Works Account #7205-01005-0261;
THAT the additional funds required for Centre Street and Grant
Lane, Reconstruction, in the amount of $37,000.00 be re-allocated
from Lowe Street and Beech Avenue Storm Sewers Account
#7205-01005-0261; and
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REPORTS
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" attached to Report
TR-22-01 authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the
agreement be approved.
"SEE FOLLOWING MOTION"
Resolution #C-257-01
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the question be now put.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-256-01 was then put to a vote and the
Motion was Defeated.
Resolution #C-258-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Report TR-22-01 be tabled and leave be granted for the
Director of Public Works to report back to Council on the
repercussions of not completing the subject work at this time, the
costs related to the delaying of the tender award and the possibility
of future expansion of the parking lots at the Clarington Beech
Centre.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Underground Resolution #C-259-01
Conversion of
Overhead Wires Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the Addendum to Report WD-15-01 be received; and
THAT the Addendum be amended by deleting Section 2.2 b) in its
entirety;
THAT Section 2.5 of the Addendum be referred back to Staff for
preparation of a separate Report addressing that item; and
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
THAT the remainder of the Report be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-260-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report WD-15-01 be lifted from the table.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-261-01
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report WD-15-01 be received;
THAT all infrastructure improvements outlined in the Totten Sims
Hubicki report entitled "Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood
Streetscape and Infrastructure Implementation Plan" dated March,
2001, noted as being consistent with current municipal practices,
be included in Capital Works Budgets for future rehabilitation and/or
reconstruction of streets in the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood;
THAT the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association formally
approach the municipality regarding a special designation for their
neighbourhood so that the theme-related improvements such as
decorative street lighting, historic street signage and gateway
development which exceed current municipal standards can be
considered for full or partial implementation in future Old
Bowmanville Neighbourhood projects;
THAT the tree trimming practices of utility companies be reviewed
by Public Works staff and that underground conversion of overhead
utilities not be included as part of the streetscape improvement plan
due to the significant costs and possible legal implications
associated with the conversion and the precedent it would set for
dealing with future requests from other neighbourhoods in the
municipality; and
THAT a copy of Report WD-15-01 be provided to Mr. Bill Humber of
the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association.
"CARRIED"
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-262-01
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington deems it desirable, let
there be a mechanism established to fund the conversion of
overhead to underground electric distribution infrastructure in
redevelopment areas and in downtown areas;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington advise the Ontario Energy Board that it
supports and endorses the request made by Veridian Corporation
to include the capital costs for conversion of overhead to
underground infrastructure in the rate base with "public interest" to
be determined by approval of the Municipality and Veridian.
"CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Council Member
Declaration of
Yea Nay Pecuniary
I nte rest
Absent
Councillor MacArthur X
Councillor Pingle X
Councillor Robinson X
Councillor Rowe X
Councillor Schell X
Councillor Trim X
Mayor Mutton X
By-law 2001-077 was withdrawn from the agenda.
Resolution #C-263-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-069 to
2001-076, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first
and second time:
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2001-069 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington (Item #5 of Report #1)
2001-070 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of
Registered Plan 40M-2005 as not being subject to
Part Lot Control (Item #6 of Report #1)
2001-071 being a by-law to require the payment of fees for
information and services provided by the Municipality
of Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such
fees and to amend By-law 96-032, as amended (Item
#7 of Report #1)
2001-072 being a by-law to delegate certain authority under the
Planning Act to the Director of Planning and
Development (Item #8 of Report #1)
2001-073 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the former Town of Newcastle (Item #9 of Report #1)
2001-074 being a by-law to appoint Members to the Clarington
Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of
Clarington (adopted by Council on April 17, 2001)
2001-075 being a by-law to appoint a By-law Enforcement
Officer and to repeal By-law 98-79 (Item #11 of
Report #1)
2001-076 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and
B.W.K. Construction Company Ltd., Pickering,
Ontario, for the Courtice Community Complex
Expansion (Item #15 of Report #1)
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-264-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-069 to 2001-076,
inclusive be approved.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
a)
b)
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April 30, 2001
Reaional Update
Mayor Mutton advised that Regional Council will be considering the
final budget at the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 2, 2001.
The budget is now sitting at a 6.25% increase which is down from
the target rate of 6.5%. At the same meeting, the Hospital Capital
Expenditure issue will be considered.
Councillor Schell advised that he has been keeping a tally of phone
calls received regarding hospital funding and he has had 32 calls in
opposition to the Municipalities supporting this and 3 in favour.
Councillor Trim advised that at a Health and Social Services
Meeting a Resolution was passed directing Dr. Kyle and his team to
conduct ten tests of the sludge deposited by Atlantic Packaging and
to report back to the Committee on May 10, 2001.
Councillor Trim also advised that the Province has determined that
Bethesda House does not warrant the status of a Women's Shelter
but it is still recognized as a Hostile. This means that Bethesda
House will be loosing four times the amount of funding which the
Region is granting.
Committee/Board Update
Councillor MacArthur advised that he has attended meetings of the
Library Board, Museum Board, Animal Advisory Committee and
LACAC. He is pleased that Premier Harris has written to say that
the Province will consider the Municipality's request to change the
Humane Society Act in order to give Animal Services Officers the
same powers as Officers of the Humane Society.
The Terry Fox Run Committee is preparing a display at Maple Fest
this Saturday, May 5, 2001 and are presently looking for volunteers
to assist with that display.
Councillor Pingle advised that the Clarke Museum is now accepting
book donations for their Annual Book Sale which is to be held June
23 and 24, 2001. The Samuel Wilmot Nature Trail held an Earth
Day hike on April 21, 2001 which was very well attended.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Ontario Power Generation has provided a booth in the Municipal
office with information of statistics, operations and community
involvement. A book has been compiled by Brian Henshaw which
shows the ongoing monitoring program at Ontario Power
Generation including vegetation, birds, mammals, dragon flies,
butterflies and moths. On April 21, 2001 OPG held a hike-a-thon
and on April 26, 2001 cleaning, maintenance and installation of
duck, owl and bat boxes built by Courtice and Bowmanville High
and Elementary Schools was undertaken. Councillor Pingle was
taken on a tour of the abandoned cemeteries and was very
impressed with the service that these volunteers provide to the
Municipality.
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Councillor Rowe attended a meeting of the Protect the Ridges
Association wherein all the information from the City of Oshawa
pertaining to the sludge from Atlantic Packaging was requested. A
Youth Advisory Committee Meeting will be held this Wednesday
and the Courtice Business Association will also be meeting at noon
this Wednesday. The Courtice Carnival is being planned for the
long weekend in May. The Visual Arts Centre is holding a draw for
an original artwork. Tickets for the draw are available from both
Councillor Rowe and Councillor Trim.
Councillor Schell reminded Council of the Bowmanville BIA Maple
Fest being held this Saturday, May 5, 2001 from 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. He also reminded everyone of the 2nd Annual Fruit and
Wine Festival to be held on Saturday, May 12,2001 at Archibald
Orchards in support of Big Brothers and Sisters.
Councillor Trim advised he attended the 4th Annual Gala Spring
Dance in March, the opening of the John James Public School on
March 28th, the Bowmanville Museum 40th Anniversary on
March 30th, and the Angler and Hunters Dinner in Cobourg on
April 7th.
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At the Visual Arts Centre meeting, Councillor Trim was yery
impressed with the neat and tidy condition the Baseball
Organization left the meeting room in and commended them for it.
June 15 - 17, the Great Canadian Town Band Festival is being
held in Orono and plans are well underway for the Massey Show to
take place on the Lovekin Farm and in the Village of Newcastle. A
request has come forward from the organizers for the Municipality
to supply four Johnny-on-the-spots for that day.
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Resolution #C-265-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for ten minutes and then reconvene in closed
session in order to receive a Confidential Report from the Solicitor.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-266-01
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the actions taken during the closed session of Council be
ratified.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-267-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-077 being a
by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality
of Clarington at this meeting held on the 30th day of April 2001, and
that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-268-01
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-077 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-269-01
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:25 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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