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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/30/2001 . . . 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" . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION -2- April 30, 2001 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. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS . . -3- April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 - 4 - April 30, 2001 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) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 2 1- 5 1-6 1- 8 1-9 1- 10 - 5 - April 30, 2001 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) . Council Minutes - 6- April 30, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS I - 11 Pauline Chadwick, Executive Assistant, GO Transit, providing Council with a copy of GO Transit's report on Airport Rail Link. (Received for Information) 1-12 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: . 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) 1- 13 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. . (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 7 - April 30, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1-15 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated April 16, 2001. (Received for Information) 1- 16 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated March 15,2001. (Received for Information) 1-17 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. . (Received for Information) 1-18 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) 1- 19 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) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 1- 3 1-4 - 8 - April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 1-14 -9- April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 - 10- April 30, 2001 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. . Council Minutes - 11 - April 30, 2001 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. (Proclaimed) D-3 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) . D-4 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. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 D-6 D-8 - 12- April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 D-7 - 13 - April 30, 2001 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" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-9 D -10 - 14- April 30, 2001 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) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 11 D -12 - 15 - April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -13 - 16- April 30, 2001 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 . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 17- April 30, 2001 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." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 14 - 18 - 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: . 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. . 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" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -15 D -16 - 19- 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-17 - 20- April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-18 - 21- April 30, 2001 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. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -19 MOTION - 22- 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 . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report April 23, 2001 Item #2 Hospital Capital Funding - 23- 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" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #3 of Report #1 - 24- 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 . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #12 to Report #1 - 25- 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. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 26- 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. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 27- 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" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 28- 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 . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #15 to Report #1 - 29- 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" Council Minutes - 30- April 30, 2001 . 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 . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #19 to Report #1 Report #2 - 31 - 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 . . . Council Minutes April 30, 2001 - 32- 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 . . . Council Minutes - 33 - April 30, 2001 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" . . . Council Minutes - 34- April 30, 2001 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: . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 35 - April 30, 2001 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" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS a) b) - 36- 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. Council Minutes - 37 - April 30, 2001 . 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. . 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. . 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. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 38 - April 30, 2001 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" Council Minutes - s9 - April 30, 2001 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-269-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:25 p.m. "CARRIED" i ~ivh4YOR CLERK