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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/11/2001 . . . , Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 11,2001, 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, Community Services, J. Caruana Divisional Fire Chief, G. Weir Manager of Community Planning, B. Newell Solicitor, D. Hefferon Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers Treasurer, M. Marano Director, Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST June 11,2001 There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES DELEGATIONS -2- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-343-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 29, 2001, be approved with the following corrections: "Resolution #C-326-01, Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur; and On page 33, Other Business section of Councillor Rowe's comments, add the words "best in show" after the words "Mayor's award." "CARRIED" Katherine Hastings, 42 Stratton Crescent, Whitby, L 1 R 1V4, circulated to Council a copy of a newspaper article from Whitby This Week, regarding her petition for non-smoking restaurants within the Durham Region. Smoking in restaurants is very unhealthy for non-smokers and the people who are working there. Most restaurants do not have a special room for smokers, they just designate certain tables which happen to be right beside the non- smoking tables. This situation allows us all to breathe second hand smoke. If you are a non-smoker and you sit in a room full of smokers for 1 hour it is as if you are actually smoking a cigarette yourself. Both Peterborough and Toronto have restaurants designated as smoke free. The sooner restaurants are made smoke free, the sooner we will all be healthier. Frederick Trotman, 354 Beaver Street, Newcastle, L 1 B 1 C3, appeared before Council requesting that the recommendations in Report CD-34-01 be denied. Mr. Trotman believes that his dog did not attack his neighbours' dog and he considers the investigation one sided. Mr. Trotman distributed letters from his neighbours stating that his dog is not vicious. His dog has been professionally trained, is enclosed in a fenced yard and he has padlocked the gate. Mr. Trotman believes that this was an isolated incident and that his dog should not be labelled vicious. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 3 - June 11, 2001 Paul Stacey, 32 Queen Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 1 M2, appeared before Council questioning the recommendations contained in Report CD-35-01. Mr. Stacey's dog escaped from his yard at 2:00 p.m. but he retrieved his dog at 2:30 p.m. The incident was reported at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Stacey believes that it was not his dog who attacked the other dog. Alan Baylis, 2735 Rundle Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K7, circulated a petition to Council disputing the vicious dog declaration placed on his dog. Mr. Baylis respects the system that the municipality has in place, however, this particular document disturbs him and he would therefore like to make the following points: 1. The document states that an investigation was carried out. There were four children present, the oldest being 15 years of age, who to his knowledge were not included in the investigation process, and he has not been notified that there were any other witnesses to the event; Prior to the issue of this declaration, his wife or himself have not had any communication with the Animal Services Division with respect to his dog being declared vicious; His wife and himself, who left on their bicycles just prior to this incident, noticed that Mrs. Sprague was walking towards their property on the road accompanied by her dog that was not on a leash; His 15 year old son and three other children who were playing in the driveway, stated that when the dogs started to fight, Mrs. Sprague tried to put the leash on her dog and confusion followed; and In the four years that they have owned this dog, they have never had any complaints. 2. 3. 4. 5. If Mr. Baylis was convinced in his own mind of any evidence that his dog was vicious, he would go further than the requirements of this declaration and have their dog permanently removed from their property. However, in the interest of his son who owns the dog, he would have to convince him that the evidence is substantial in proving that his dog is in any way vicious. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 L 11.GE 1-2 M06.GE 1-3 C10.MO -4- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-344-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Item 1-31. "CARRIED" GATS - Services Trade Policy Division (EBS), Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, providing Council with answers to enquiries from municipal officials about the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) and its impact on local governments. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council of four Bills that were introduced by Provincial Legislature that will impact Municipal Government: a) Ambulance Services Collective Bargaining Act b) Oak Ridges Moraine Protections Act c) Police Services Amendment Act d) Brownfields Statute Law Amendment Act (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario, that Regional Council on May 23, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Government of Ontario be urged again to pass strong and effective new legislation, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, on or before November 23, 2001, that embodies the principles in the Ontario Legislature's October 29,1998, unanimous resolution; b) THAT this resolution be forwarded to alPHa for consideration at its 2001 Annual Conference and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for endorsement; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 E05.GE 1-5 C06.LO 1-6 E08.GE 1-7 C06.CE -5- June 11, 2001 c) THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Citizenship, the Leader of the Opposition, the Liberal and New Democrat Critics on Disabilities Issues, the Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Durham Region's M.P.P.'s and area municipalities be so advised of this resolution." (Received for Information) J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, forwarding a staff report addressing Durham Region's resolution pertaining to peat extraction. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee dated May 12, 2001. (Received for Information) Scott Bolton, Operations Technician, Region of Durham, informing Council that a survey of approximately 300 km of watermain is to be conducted in areas of Pickering/Whitby and Bowmanville. The survey will occur in the summer of 2001 and should be completed by August 31,2001. As part of their water system quality standards, watermains are to be surveyed for leaks every five years. Using traditional sounding and correlation or acoustic data logging techniques, the consultant "listens" for sound on direct contact points such as main line valves, fire hydrants, curb-valves, etc. There is no interruption of water service, no excavation and no traffic re-routing required. Only if a leak has been pinpointed and a repair warranted by their depot staff, would any excavation take place. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated May 15, 2001. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes -6- June 11, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1-8 C10.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, that the Region of Durham on May 23, 2001, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the proposed timetable for the implementation of a Region specific GO Transit Development Charge as indicated in Report #2001-F-37 of the Commissioner of Finance, be approved to allow the expeditious implementation of a GO Transit Development Charge; b) FURTHER, that Report #2001-F-37 be forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board as the response by the Region of Durham to the GTSB resolution requesting changes to Provincial legislation to allow the GTSB to directly impose development charges for GO Transit; and . c) THAT a copy of Report #2001-F-37 of the Commissioner of Finance be forwarded to GO Transit, the Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute, the Greater Oshawa Home Builders Association, the Durham Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade, the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Regions of Peel, Halton and York and the Cities of Toronto and Hamilton, the Area Municipalities within Durham Region, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Durham MPP's." (Received for Information) 1-9 F11.GE Doris Foster on behalf of Kendal Recreation, thanking Council for the approval of a grant for the Kendal Recreation. As this is the first time they have asked for this funding they are truly grateful. To this date, they have purchased a pitchers safety screen, upgraded their Junior E.O.B.A. equipment and will be purchasing uniform tops for their house league teams. (Received for Information) . 1- 10 C10.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Clarington Report on Local Governance was presented to and received for information by the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham at their meeting held on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 11 C10.MO 1- 12 C06.CL 1-13 C10.MO -7- June 11, 2001 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The Honourable Chris Stockwell, Minister of Labour, that the Region of Durham on May 23, 2001, endorsed the following resolutions of the Western Ontario's Warden Association: "THAT, in the event an arbitrated settlement for ambulance workers exceeds the Ministry's 2% salary cap for increases, the Province of Ontario be requested to fund their 50% share of the increase based on the arbitrator's award; and further THAT a copy of the resolution be circulated to all delivery agents and to Upper-Tier Municipalities for circulation to their member municipalities." "THAT the Western Ontario Wardens' Association support and endorse the attached letter from the Country of Middlesex to the Minister of Labour regarding the need for essential service legislation for ambulance workers; and further THAT this endorsement be forwarded to all delivery agents and to Upper-Tier Municipalities for circulation to their member municipalities." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated May 17,2001. (Received for Information) John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that the Municipality of Clarington will be receiving an invitation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing meeting on June 18, 2001, regarding "Smart Growth." Essentially, they are looking ahead to identifying the essential priorities to address growth pressures. We must balance our infrastructure needs along with a sustainable quality of life. Mr. O'Toole's riding has a significant agricultural component and he need not remind us of the importance of having these interests represented. Our community is rich in tradition and we are fortunate to have informed and involved stakeholders from every sector. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 14 P17.GE 1- 15 E05.GE 1-16 A01.GR I - 17 F22.TA -8- June 11, 2001 Sgt. Paul Malik, Durham Regional Police Services, advising Council that two veteran police officers with a combined 51 years of policing experience have been appointed as the new Deputy Chiefs of Police for the Durham Regional Police Services. Their names are Rod Piukkala and Chuck Mercier. (Received for Information) Kurt Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Nuclear Waste Management Division, Ontario Power Generation, following up with Council on their presentation earlier this year regarding Darlington Used Fuel Dry Storage Project Environmental Assessment. The first round of EA Public Open Houses are to be held in Bowmanville and Courtice on June 6 and 12 respectively. Mr. Johansen has provided Council with a copy of the newspaper advertisement and the household drop card that will be used to invite the public to these open houses. (Received for Information) Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, writing to The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, regarding the GTSB proposals for its future role and mandate. Mr. Anderson has great concern and there are several issues which, for some reason or another, are not addressed. (Received for Information) Robert A. Richards, President and Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation (OPAC), updating Council on a number of initiatives that OPAC has recently undertaken to reduce costs, improve the quality of their products and enhance the delivery of excellent customer service. To meet these challenges, organizational changes will be implemented. There will be two new departments, Customer Relations and Property Values. Also a new Quality Services department is being built to ensure the highest quality products and services are delivered to customers, and to evaluate performance against international benchmarks. OPAC will also be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by technologies such as the Internet, handheld computers, a call centre and a Geographic Information System (GIS). (Received for Information) . Council Minutes -9- June 11, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 18 M02.GE Hannah Yang, Coordinator, Fund Raising Events, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, thanking Council for their help in making the 2001 Bowmanville Super Cities WALK for MS such a tremendous success. They were so fortunate to have amazing weather on WALK day. Ms. Yang is happy to report that the Durham WALKs raised over $250,000 on WALK day. Bowmanville brought in approximately $27,000. The money raised from the Durham WALKs will be used to fund national research projects and to provide services for persons with MS and their families living in the Durham Region. (Received for Information) 1-19 The Honourable Chris Hodgson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, informing Council that the government is undertaking a province-wide consultation process on Smart Growth. The consultation will engage people from across the province, including municipal elected officials and municipal professional staff. Input from the public and key stakeholders will assist in developing a strategy to promote and encourage growth in ways that will sustain a strong economy, build strong communities and support a healthy environment. Municipal input will be essential to the success of an Ontario Smart Growth strategy. Some municipal elected officials and professional staff haye been invited to participate in regional stakeholder meetings. Mr. Hodgson has also asked the ministry's regional staff to hold sessions with municipal elected officials and staff to discuss the goals and principles for Smart Growth as they relate directly to municipalities. (Received for Information) . 1-20 T02.PR David Young, Attorney General, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, announcing that effective March 31,2001, all of Ontario's municipalities have successfully transferred the jurisdiction of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) (with the exception of the City of Toronto). Negotiations with the City of Toronto are progressing toward a transfer later this year. (Received for Information) 1-21 C10.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The Honourable Michael Harris, Premier of Ontario, that the Region of Durham on May 23, 2001, endorsed the resolution of the County of Essa regarding the use of photo radar on Provincial Highways. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-22 E06.UT 1-23 E07.GE 1- 24 F22.TA 1-25 F22.TA - 10- June 11, 2001 Charlie Macaluso, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Electric Association, informing Council that, at a hearing in Toronto, the presiding judge approved a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against Ontario Hydro brought by the province's municipal electric distribution utilities. Working together, the MEA's member utilities launched the suit in 1997. When the Ontario government introduced the Energy Competition Act in 1998 and restructured Ontario Hydro, the class action was transferred to one of Ontario Hydro's successor companies, Ontario Power Generation Inc. (OPGI). With the judge's approval of the proposed settlement, unless OPGI reconsiders the settlement, the municipal electric utilities participating in the settlement will each receive a portion of a $29 million payment from OPGI; enjoy the benefits of a $5 million fund, financed by OPGI and jointly administered with MEA, to explore and develop commercial opportunities in the competitive electricity market in Ontario; and have the legal fees and disbursements of the Class paid by OPGI. (Received for Information) Peter Watson, Manager of Waste Management, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of the Waste Diversion Practices Report. On May 9, 2001, the Region's Works Committee received for information a consultant's report for EnvirosRIS regarding current waste diversion practices and recommendations from the Region's Waste Management Advisory Committee on how to improve waste diversion programs. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #46-2001 being a by-law to establish a tax rebate program for eligible charities for the purpose of affording a relief from taxes on eligible property that they occupy, was passed by Regional Council on May 23,2001. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #45-2001, being a by-law to set and levy rates of taxation for Regional Solid Waste Management purposes for the year 2001, was passed by Regional Council on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-26 F22.TA 1- 27 F22.TA 1-28 F22.TA 1-29 F22.TA 1-30 F05.BU 1-32 F11.GE - 11 - June 11, 2001 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #41-2001, being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2001 Current and Capital Budgets for Solid Waste Management purposes, was passed by Regional Council on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #47 -2001, being a by-law to establish tax ratios and to specify the percentage by which tax rates are to be reduced for prescribed property subclasses, was passed by Regional Council on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #48-2001, being a by-law to amend By-law No. 68-98, being a by-law to provide tax relief to low-income seniors or low- income persons with disabilities who own property in the residentiallfarm property class, was passed by Regional Council on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, adYising Council that By-law #44-2001, being a by-law to set and leyy the rates of taxation for Regional General Purposes for the year 2001, was passed by Regional Council on May 23, 2001. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that By-law #42-2201, being a by-law to approve and adopt the 2001 Current and Capital budgets for General Tax Purposes including the payment of all debts of the Regional Corporation falling due exclusive of current and capital expenditures and debts for Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Works and Solid Waste Management. (Received for Information) Sherry Bonassa, Darlington Soccer Club, President, thanking Council for the municipal grant approval. Running a club this size is a great deal of work, and any and all help they receive is greatly appreciated. The Clerk's Department has been very helpful regarding licensing their raffles and other fund raising ventures they have, as has the Public Works Department. The fields are showing the work that has been put into them this Spring. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-33 M02.GE 1- 34 E05.GE 1-31 D02.0A - 12 - June 11, 2001 Michelle Nichols and Judy Skinner, Co-Chairs. Program Committee, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, advising Council that this year Durham Region has been designated an Official Run Site, and the CIBC Run for the Cure will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2001, 10:00 a.m. at Durham College in Oshawa. This is a 5-kilometer run, or 1-kilometer walk, which will again take place through the grounds of Camp Samac. This wonderful event is held in support of breast cancer research, education, diagnosis and treatment. Approximately one in nine women in the Durham Region will die of breast cancer. (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Card for all sites for the month of April 2001. (Received for Information) Chris Darling, Planner, Region of Durham, provided Council with a copy of a strategic directions paper entitled: "The Oak Ridges Moraine-Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape, May 2001." The Regions of Durham, Peel and York with the assistance of Conservation Authorities and other municipalities on the Oak Ridges Moraine have scheduled several information meetings to provide an opportunity for comment on the Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy. Resolution #C-345-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item 1- 31 be received for information. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 9 was distributed to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-346-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 1, D - 2 and D - 4 to D - 8, inclusive. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 P01.GE D-9 D - 1 C10.MO - 13 - June 11, 2001 Regional Councillor Larry O'Connor, Chair, Health and Social Services Committee and Dr. Robert Kyle, Commissioner and Medial Officer of Health, Region of Durham, requesting that Council ban smoking in restaurants by reviewing and updating our smoking by-law accordingly. Scientific research conducted over the last decade has clearly determined the health effects of involuntary exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke. On May 16, 2001, the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit released Protection from Second- Hand Tobacco Smoke in Ontario, a review of the health effects and the evidence regarding best practices. In concludes that all exposure to second-hand smoke is harmful and should be eliminated. It also states that ventilation provides no adequate protection from exposure to second-hand smoke. (Correspondence referred to the Clerk's Department) Andrea Lamont and Tanya Rypstra, The Pines Senior School, requesting an exemption from the municipality's fireworks by-law to allow for the setting off of fireworks at their grade eight graduation on June 27,2001, at 10:45 p.m. The fireworks will be set off on school board property. (Approved provided the fireworks are set off by an adult over the age of 21 years) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on May 23, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding the Annual Report 2000 - Economic Development and Tourism: "a) THAT Report #2001-A-31 of the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism be received for information; and b) THAT Report #2001-A-31 be forwarded to the Area Municipalities." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 M02.GE - 14- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-347-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be referred to the Marketing, Tourism and Communications Officer. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-348-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-347-01 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and the Clarington Board of Trade." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-347-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Christopher Weller, requesting that Council approve the holding of a parade on Saturday, June 16, 2001, in the Village of Orono. The parade is part of The Great Canadian Town Band Festival which is conducted by the Clarington Concert Band. The anticipated time will be between 10:00 a.m. and 11 :30 a.m. The route will be as follows: West of park Street from the Arena grounds, north on Church Street, west on Centre Street, south on Main Street, west of Station Street, south of Leigh Street and west on Princess Street into Sylvanus Gardens. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 D02.0A - 15 - June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-349-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permil. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-350-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-349-01 be amended by adding the following words after the words "be approved": ''with the exception of that portion of the parade route that is on private property." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-349-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Michele Kennedy, Town Clerk, Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, advising Council that the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville on May 15, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine is one of the most significant natural features in the Province of Ontario; and WHEREAS the Oak Ridges Moraine forms a key element of a connected system of natural features and wildlife corridors that include the Niagara Escarpment Oak Ridges Moraine and other connections along river valleys to the shore of Lake Ontario and the shores of Lake Simcoe; and WHEREAS the Ministry of Municipal Affairs has identified the need for a Natural Heritage Corridor on the Oak Ridges Moraine in the May 2000 publication of the Natural Heritage System for the Oak Ridges Moraine; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 16- June 11, 2001 WHEREAS the joint Conservation Authorities have declared their interest in maintaining a wild life corridor for the Oak Ridges Moraine in the general vicinity of the Natural Heritage System for the Oak Ridges Moraine; and WHEREAS over 80% of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is situated on the Oak Ridges Moraine and provides the base flow for the Rouge River, Black River, Duffins Creek and the headwaters of the Holland River; and WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has made significant investments in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine through its Official Plans and Greenland Study; and WHEREAS the Provincial, Municipal and Federal Governments and Conservation Authorities have made significant contributions in land dedications to public ownership that may be detrimentally impacted if the Moraine was fragmented by urbanization; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville does support the establishment of a Natural Features Corridor, with help from all municipalities, agencies and authorities involved with the Oak Ridges Moraine, for the preservation of a significant east-west corridor over the entire length of the Moraine; AND THAT Councillor Mark Carroll be provided with the Town's Greenland Study and Rural Official Plan to present to the Oak Ridges Moraine Ontario Municipal Board Hearing within the Town of Richmond Hill as evidence of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville's respect for the integrity of the Oak Ridges Moraine; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Lake Simcoe and Region Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of the Environment and all municipalities whose borders are within the Oak Ridges Moraine," . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 F11.GE D-6 F11,GE - 17- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-351-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the resolution from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Dave Dobson, Camp Director, Big Brothers & Sisters of Clarington, requesting contributions and donations for the Champions of Change Youth Leadership Camp. In addition to finance assistance, the camp requires prizes, food, donations and businesses willing to advertise the camp. No donation is too small. The Champions of Change Youth Leadership Camp is an affiliation of Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington, The purpose of the camp is to provide an opportunity for girls and boys, aged 10 - 16 to develop leadership skills through involvement within the community. There are limited programs available for this age in the summer that offer leadership training to help develop the skills needed to find summer employment and to provide educational goals for the future. The focus of the camp is to meet these needs. The camp also calls attention to the widening gap between local teens and their communities. Resolution #C-352-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received; and THAT Mr. Dobson be advised of the Municipality's grant policy, "CARRIED" Marilyn Muizelaar, Membership Co-ordinator, Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association (DRPOMBA), Multiples in Motion Conference Program Co-ordinator, providing Council with documentation indicating reasons why the Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association should indeed be eligible for a grant. Ms. Muizelaar's questions of why this organization's application for a grant was denied have not been addressed and she respectfully request that we answer them. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 C10.MO - 18- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-353-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received for information; and THAT the Mayor's office reply to Ms. Muizelaar with an explanation of why the Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association have been denied a grant from Council. "CARRIED" Pat Kemp, Clerk, County of Peterborough, advising Council that Peterborough County on May 16, 2001 , passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded the responsibility of Land Ambulance to Upper Tier Municipalities as of December 31,2000, and has been aware of this downloading since 1997; AND WHEREAS the municipalities need to know the funding template in order to proceed with their 2001 budgets; AND WHEREAS the approval of funding is essential to the operation of the land ambulance service; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Corporation of the County of Peterborough hereby enacts as follows: 1. That the Minister of Finance and Minister of Health be advised that if land ambulance funding approvals are not received, we will be unable to meet legislated standards and our community will be at risk; 2. That the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Land Ambulance Implementation Steering Committee (LAISC) be requested to lobby for 'fast track' approval of funding, standards, and related issues; THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Counties and Regions, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the City of Peterborough for their support." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 8 P14,AN - 19 - June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-354-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the resolution from the County of Peterborough regarding the funding of the land ambulance be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Marilyn LaMarche, requesting Council to waive the fee for her regarding cat licencing. Ms, LaMarche understands that the municipality is obliged to impose their rules pertaining to pets, but she has two cats who go yearly for complete check-ups, they are and always have been strictly indoor cats and she is not able to pay for licencing. Ms. LaMarche is the only one left in her family and she has just recently lost her mother. She will be paying bills for the next year. She lives at 59 Jackman Road, Bowmanville and the Pet Committee of the Bowmanville Valley Co-op requires a letter from the municipality waiving the fees of licencing her cats. Resolution #C-355-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information; and THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee for review at their next meeting. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION Councillors Robinson and Trim advised that they would not be proceeding with their Notice of Motion at this time. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report June 4, 2001 Item #3 of Report #1 - 20- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-356-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 4,2001, be approved with the exception of Item #3 of Report #1. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-357-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-055-01 be received; THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested not to approve the Amendment to Certificate of Approval No, H 150022900500-03 submitted by Atlantic Packaging Products ltd. and Courtice Auto Wreckers LId, for a Soil Enrichment Program, as it is premature until the Region of Durham's peer review of the Benefits Study and the Bioaerosol Study of Paper Fibre Sludge and "Sound Sorb" have been completed, and the Municipality has had an opportunity to determine whether a hearing is required under the Environmental Protection Acts; THAT, in the event that the Ministry is not willing to wait for the results of the above studies, a hearing under the Environmental protection Act be held; and THAT a copy of Report PD-055-01 be forwarded to the Ministry of the Environment, the Region of Durham, the City of Oshawa, the Township of Scugog and Protect the Ridges. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Report CD-34-01 Vicious Dog Declaration Trotman P14.AN - 21 - June 11, 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-358-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CD-34-01 be received; THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Frederick Trotman be upheld for a six-month period, "SEE FOLLOWING MOTION" Resolution #C-359-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-358-01 be referred to a "closed" session to discuss legal issues regarding Report CD-34-01. "CARRIED" The meeting continued in open forum at 8:00 p.m. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Report CD-34-01 Vicious Dog Declaration Trotman P14.AN Report #3 Report CD-35-01 Vicious Dog Declaration Stacey P14.AN Report #3 Report CD-36-01 Vicious Dog Declaration Baylis P14.AN - 22- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-360-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CD-34-01 be received; THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Frederick Trotman be upheld for a six-month period. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-361-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT Report CD-35-01 be received; THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Paul Stacey be upheld for a six-month period. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-362-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CD-36-01 be received; THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Alan Baylis be upheld for a six-month period. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Canada Day Events at Orono Park M02.GE Resolution #C-363-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the correspondence dated May 14, 2001, from John Fletcher regarding Canada Day Events at Orono Park be lifted from the table; . . . Council Minutes - 23 - June 11, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS THAT the parking fees at Orono Park be waived on Sunday, July 1, 2001, for the Canada Day Events organized by the Orono BIA; THAT John Fletcher and Evelyn Rosario be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-364-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-103 to 2001-107, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2001-103 being a by-law to amend Sign By-law 97-157, as amended of the Municipality of Clarington 2001-104 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Niblett Environmental Associates Inc, for consulting services related to the Westside and Bowmanville Marshes Management Plan Study 2001-105 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Skate Rite Sharpening, Bowmanville, Ontario, for operation of the Pro Shop at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex 2001-106 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 2001-107 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Penwest Developments of Plan of Subdivision 18T-97003 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of 18T -97003 "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 24- June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-365-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-103 to 2001-107 inclusive, be approved, "CARRIED" Resolution #C-366-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the Rules of Procedures be suspended to allow for the introduction of two items of new business at this time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-367-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the letter dated June 7,2001, addressed to the Honourable Chris Hodgson from the Rural GTA Mayors regarding the GTSB recommendations be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING 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 OTHER BUSINESS - 25 - June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-368-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington acknowledges Lakeridge Health Bowmanville's efforts to identify and implement strategies for improved coordination and effectiveness of bed management to meet the health care needs of a rapidly growing community; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support the proposal to have a Cat Scan sited at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, thereby: . Improving clinical efficiencies and access to care, closer to home for our community; Providing improved emergency system efficiency and effectiveness through timely diagnosis and treatment; and Allowing physicians and nurses to provide critical care instead of spending hours trying to arrange and support patient transfers . . AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support the implementation of strategies such as the placement of a Cat Scan at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville to help the Hospital deal with overcrowding issues in emergency and the backlog of patients waiting for a diagnostic service; and THAT Lakeridge Health, Bowmanville and the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 26- June 11, 2001 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 Mayor Mutton advised that he has sent a letter to The Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport, requesting his support for GO Transit securing lands in Bowmanville for a future GO station site. Mayor Mutton advised that Rod Irwin, Ambassador to Russia, presented Canada's ITER bid in Moscow where it was warmly received. Resolution #C-369-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the Clerk's Department and the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee investigate the by-law and procedures related to the issuance of Vicious Dog Declarations, "CARRIED" Resolution #C-370-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be reconsidered at this time. "MOTION LOST" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Boards and Committees Update - 27 - June 11, 2001 Councillor Pingle reminded Council that the Massey Show will be held in Newcastle this upcoming weekend. Councillor MacArthur advised Council that he attended the Lightening Bolt Awards at Parkwood Estate. These awards are presented for the Emergency Defibrillation Program. Words of praise were extended to the Municipality of Clarington Emergency Services. Councillor Trim distributed pamphlets regarding the Operations Outlook meeting he attended on May 15, 2001, at the Regional Headquarters, He advised Council that the Museum Board recently held a volunteer evening. On Saturda~ afternoon Councillor Trim and Councillor Pingle attended the 251 anniversary of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Councillor Robinson and Councillor Trim attended a dog show in Orono, where over 500 dogs attended representing 100 different breeds. Councillor Trim and Mayor Mutton attended the official opening of the new addition at St. Francis of Assisi Church on Sunday. On Saturday, the Works Department hosted a composting day where they gave away 16 yards of compost material and sold 50 compostors and 120 blue boxes. The next event will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2001, at the Animal Shelter. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-371-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-108 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 11 th day of June 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-372-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-108 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 28 - June 11, 2001 Resolution #C-373-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:22 p,m. "CARRIED" ~