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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/15/2001 . . . , Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON October 15, 2001 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 15, 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. Ping Ie Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Emergency Services, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Director of Engineering Services, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES Councillor Schell advised that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Items I - 26 and I - 38. Resolution #C-535-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 24, 2001, be approved. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes ANNOUNCEMENTS . DELEGATION . - 2- October 15, 2001 Mayor Mutton updated Council on the events that happened this morning at the Optimal Health Chiropractic Centre located at 152 Church Street. The Centre received a coin order that contained a suspicious white powder substance in a roll of coins. The substance could be considered an anthrax threat. The Centre called 9-1-1 and the Police and Emergency Services Departments responded to the call and notified the Region of Durham's Environmental Health Unit. The Emergency Services Department wore hazmat suits to the location and sealed the substance. The Durham Regional Police have sent the substance to a lab to be analysed and the Municipality will be receiving the test results tomorrow. Mayor Mutton stated that the Emergency Services Department did an excellent job and he commends all departments that were involved. The Mayor advised Council that the staff working at the Centre are doing well. Mayor Mutton advised that the Globe & Mail contacted him regarding the CF-18s located at Trenton Airport. The Defence Department located the planes there and they can respond to Pearson Airport from Trenton within 7 minutes. Mayor Mutton advised that staff will be placing all building plans of the Darlington Nuclear Plant in a secure area. Councillor Schell attended the Police Awards ceremony on October 13, 2001. Sergeant John Keating of Courtice received the Policeman of the Year Award. Bill Paterson, 1909 Bloor Street, Bowmanville, L 1 C 8S1, addressed Council representing the residents of Bloor Street from Solina Road west to Courtice Road. The residents are very concerned for their safety and the safety of their guests due to the rate of speed on Bloor Street. Mr. Paterson has taken some readings from a radar gun loaned from the Municipality. Mr. Paterson's results were taken on a Saturday and the speeds range from 91 km/hr to as high as 138 km/hr. These results have been forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Department. Mr. Paterson also requested that a "hidden entrance" sign be placed on the north side of Bloor Street. People coming from the east cannot see the hidden entrances. He is requesting that 60 km/hr and "hidden entrance" signs be placed in the same location. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 C06.CE 1-2 C06.NE 1-3 E05.GE - 3 - October 15, 2001 Correspondence Item I - 40 was received as a handout. Resolution #C-536-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1- 5, I - 11, I - 16, 1-22, I - 25, I - 26, I - 27, I - 31, I - 38 and I - 39. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated September 5, 2001. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated September 5, 2001. (Received for Information) Sandra Kranc, Acting City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on September 10, 2001, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT the City of Oshawa advise the Province that the proposed Bill 90 - Waste Diversion Act should be strengthened in the following areas: . Consider greater or full funding by the industry of the net operating costs of municipal recycling programs. . Consider the issue of provincial funding for municipal organic waste diversion programs. . Consider greater representation of municipalities to ensure that the Board will give fair consideration of the interests of both sides. . Consider and clarify the role of the WDO in terms of governance reform particularly in the 905 area. . Council Minutes -4- October 15, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 2. THAT a copy of Report OS-01-354 dated August 27, 2001, from the Acting Commissioner, Department of Operational Services be forwarded to the Clerk of the Standing Committee on General Government at Queen's Park, the Toronto Environmental Alliance, the Region of Durham, the AMRC, the Municipal Waste Integration Network (MWIN), AMO, the City's Members of Provincial Parliament and other lower-tier municipalities in the Region of Durham. (Received for Information) 1-4 C10.MO Evan Rodgers, Manager, Policy and Special Projects, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa on September 10, 2001, passed the following resolution: . "THAT the Ministry of the Environment be advised of the City's interest in participating in a groundwater study in partnership with Central Lake Ontario Conservation, the Region of Durham and adjacent area municipalities." (Received for Information) 1-6 A01.FE John Burrett, Acting Director, Economic and Social Policy, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), inviting Council to submit resolutions on subjects of national municipal interest for debate at the December 5 - 8 meeting of the National Board of Directors in Dawson City, Yukon. FCM will take a stand only on issues that are clearly of national municipal interest and which fall within the jurisdiction of the federal government. Indirect municipal issues and local/regional issues will not be supported by major research and lobbying activity, unless otherwise directed by delegates at the Annual Conference or by FCM's National Board of Directions. Submissions must be received no later than midnight on October 17, 2001. (Received for Information) 1-7 F11.GE John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with information regarding the 2001-2002 grant applications for the Ministry of the Solicitor General's Partners Against Crime initiative. Funds are being made available this year to assist projects that will focus on reducing the opportunity for crimes to be committed. Neighbourhood Watch programs are but one example of a program that achieves this goal. The deadline for applications is October 12, 2001. . (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 5 - October 15, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1-8 L02.GE Alexander McLean, writing to Jean Monty, Chairman/General Manager, Bell Canada Ltd., regarding Claim #56-6-512 against Bell Canada. Mr. McLean states that there is an obvious lack of response from Mr. Monty and Bell organization regarding this claim. It is Mr. McLean's intention to refer this case to claims court and put on the table the complete details contained in his 'Bell File', being any and all correspondence between himself and Bell Canada to substantiate his claim. He seeks honesty/fairness and integrity from those companies who serve the communities, as a whole, and does not expect exploitation, as has been demonstrated by Bell Canada Ltd./Contractors, with regards to his property. (Received for Information) 1-9 D21.CO George E. Gouldburn, expressing his objections to the Clarington Official Plan Application Amendment for the Courtice Highway #2/Main Central Area Secondary Plan. The concern of the residential property owners along the section from Maplefield Road (proposed) and Courtice Road do not appear to lend any weight to the proposed planning process. Mr. Gouldburn was a member of the Study group and many times voiced his objections to the proposed designations being submitted by the planners in regard to this area. The designation of Medium Density Residential, if subject to the entire area might work but the splitting of the 7 lots to allow detached homes along Avondale Drive has effectively devalued their property by at least 40%. Mr. Gouldburn wishes to personally appeal to Council and the Planning Department to remove the split lot proposal on these 7 lots and make the designation of this entire area Mixed Use. Develop a list of uses that can be developed on these lots that would be more in keeping with the proposed Courtice Downtown Development. (Received for Information) . 1- 10 D02.0A John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising Council that it was a pleasure to attend the September 4, 2001, meeting to hear first- hand some of the issues the municipality is facing. It was especially useful to learn of Council's suggestions regarding an Oak Ridges Moraine meeting for Clarington. Mr. O'Toole welcomes the opportunity to be copied on any reports or resolutions dealt with by Clarington Council. This input is important to his role at Queen's Park and will assist him in ensuring that Clarington's voice is heard. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-12 D21.CO 1- 13 E05.GE 1-14 M02.GE 1-15 F11.GE 1-17 D03.wA - 6- October 15, 2001 George Gouldburn, providing the Director of Planning Services and Council with a petition regarding Amendment No. 24 to the Clarington Official Plan, Courtice King StreeUMain Central Area Secondary Plan. Mr. Gouldburn wishes to have the petition included with and considered the petition submitted by Derek Baird to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on behalf of the property owners along Highway 2 on September 17, 2001. (Received for Information) Bill Enouy, Mayor, Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake, providing Council with the comprehensive proposal that the Town of Kirkland Lake provided to the City of Toronto at a Works Committee meeting on September 10, 2001. The "Enviroganic 2010 Waste Diversion Partnership" is a fully integrated composting and waste disposal proposal that provides for a single environmentally and economically superior solution to its waste management challenges. (Received for Information) Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, inviting Mayor Mutton to take part in the annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade planned for Saturday, November 17,2001, at 10:30 a.m. The parade marshalling will start on Church Street by the old Fire Hall and they ask for the Mayor to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure. (Received for Information) The Parent Council of Waverley Public School, thanking Council for the wonderful donation made to the school for their 5th Annual Welcome Back BBa and Fun Fair which was held on September 13, 2001. The school made a profit of $4,024.00. (Received for Information) Alex Shepherd, M.P., Durham, saluting Council for their efforts on bringing the Lake Ontario Waterfront project to fruition. Mr. Shepherd is willing to work on any efforts on his level to assist Council in the realization of our goals. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 18 M02.GE 1-19 C10.MO 1-20 C10.MO 1-21 C10.MO -7- October 15, 2001 Margaret Klem, President, Board of Directors, Durham Outlook for the Needy, inviting Council to attend the First Annual Fund Raising Event "Singing With Tears" for St. Vincent's Kitchen on Saturday, October 20, 2001. For the past eleven years they have been a self- supporting, non-profit organization, depending solely on the generosity of our community. They have over six hundred volunteers per month for the Durham Region who feed approximately two hundred clients a day. Due to the stress on their aging equipment, they find it necessary to upgrade their facility. This fundraising event will provide the means to purchase a holding/steamer, as well as much-needed tables and chairs. (Received for Information) Carol Smitton, Committee Secretary, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on September 19, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding the Ministry of the Environment - Municipal Groundwater Studies Initiative: "THAT Report #2001-W-113 of the Commissioner of Works, be received for information and a copy be sent to the Municipality of Clarington, Township of Brock, Township of Scugog, and Township of Uxbridge and the Conservation Authorities within the Region of Durham." (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising The Honourable Paul Martin and The Honourable James Flagherty that Regional Council has endorsed, as amended, a resolution of the Township of Scugog regarding the Federal and Provincial Fuel Tax. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham on September 19, 2001, was presented and received for information correspondence from the Honourable Cam Jackson, Minister of Citizenship, regarding Improvement of Access and Removal of Barriers for Ontarians with Disabilities. In addition, Regional Council directed that the correspondence be forwarded to Area Municipalities. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-23 S04.GE 1- 24 D03.TO 1- 28 T08.GE 1-29 M06.GE - 8 - October 15, 2001 Suzanne Nobes, Coordinator, Community Relations and Volunteers, The Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living, providing Council with a copy of the Oshawa/Clarington Association for Community Living's 2000/2001 Annual Report. This past year they have continued to provide excellent care and the highest quality of service to over 450 individuals with a developmental disability. The Association, in May of this year, joined the ranks of 250 elite organizations worldwide by successfully meeting the requirements of a 2 year Accreditation Designate from Accreditation Ontario. They would not have been able to reach this achievement had it not been for the incredible teamwork within their organization and from our community. (Received for Information) Louis A. Turpen, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), advising Council that the GTAA would like to meet with key constituents in the community to share their mandate and the approach they hope to take over the next few years regarding the possible airport on the Pickering lands. They are now working to establish a community consultative committee in addition to opening a community site office. The GT AA's goal is to keep the community informed and consulted at every step in the process which will ultimately lead to a decision regarding the development of the Pickering site. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter from Tony Prevedel, Director, Transportation and Field Services Branch, Works Department, regarding the flow of traffic along Liberty Street South of Highway 2. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, providing Council with a list of organizations providing aid regarding the US terrorist attack relief efforts. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-30 SOO.GE 1- 32 SOO.GE 1- 33 P16.GE 1- 34 E07.RA - 9 - October 15, 2001 Judith Spring, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health, writing to The Honourable Tony Clement, regarding their redevelopment project. The Durham Regional Cancer Centre is their highest priority and they are publicly about to launch a major community fund raising campaign to raise the community funds portion of this project. An announcement of commencement of this project after many years of waiting will be welcome news to the community. Ms. Spring wishes Mr. Clement to be aware of concerns they have of the impact of potential stoppages in the completion of their new north wing at the Oshawa site. (Received for Information) Francoise Guenette, Corporate Director, Communications, Lakeridge Health, providing Council with a copy of a letter that was distributed from Brian Lemon, Chief Executive Officer to Lakeridge Health staff providing an update on the Ministry of Heath review. (Received for Information) Randy Wilson, Chairman, 9-1-1 Management Board, Durham Region, writing on behalf of the 9-1-1 Management Board, 9-1-1 Manager and the 9-1-1 P.SAP. to extend their thanks and appreciation to David Crome and Planning staff for the excellent help and support they have given to Ian Wilson, 9-1-1 Mapping Department in his endeavours to prepare a 9-1-1 mapping base for the Ontario P.E.R.S. (Received for Information) Robert (Bob) L. Zelmer, Director, Low-Level Radioactive Waste Management Office, advising Council that the Property Value Protection (PVP) Program has been established to administer the requirements outlined in Article 8.0 of the Federal/Municipal Agreement for the cleanup and long-term safe management of low- level radioactive waste situate in the Town of Port Hope, the Township of Hope and the Municipality of Clarington. The PVP Program office has been established at 38 Walton Street, Suite 3, in downtown Port Hope. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 35 D02.0A 1-36 E05.VE 1-37 P06.GE 1-40 D09. 1-5 Atlantic Soil Enrichment Program E05.GE - 10- October 15, 2001 Patricia Short-Galle, Regional Manager, Green Space Project, Transport Canada Ontario Region, advising Council that they are offering an additional Key Stakeholder session for those key stakeholders who were unable to participate in earlier sessions regarding the transfer of the environmental stewardship and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine and Alternate Rouge Park Corridor portions of the federally owned Pickering Lands Site. This session will be held on Tuesday, October 9, 2001, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Received for Information) Peter H. O'Dell, Assistant Board Secretary, Ontario Energy Board, issuing a Decision and Order regarding the application for Amendment to Licensed Service Area for Veridian Connections Inc. (Received for Information) Region of Durham, Planning Department, providing Council with a copy of the Region of Durham's January - June 2001 Building Permit Activity Review. (Received for Information) Joe Domitrovic, writing to Council to advise that he is going to the Ontario Municipal Board regarding his property and he will be hiring an independent planner at his expense to assist in this manner. (Received for Information) Glen A. Pearce, President, Envirosearch Limited, providing Council with the 2000 Annual Report for the Atlantic Soil Enrichment Program. Resolution #C-537-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 5 be copied to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes -11- October 15, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS I - 11 Street Name Changes D19.ST Helen Schmid, writing to the Director of Planning Services and Council, regarding the preferred name changes. Ms. Schmid has the following suggestions for Victoria Street: Queen Victoria Street Elizabeth Street Queen Elizabeth Way It occurred to her to rename the street to honour the late Dr. A.F. McKenzie, who died April 4, having served our community for forty- five years. He had considerable property fronting on Victoria Street. Some suggested names are: McKenzie Street Doc McKenzie Street/Way/Drive Ms. Schmid would be pleased, as a volunteer, to poll all six householders whose property fronts all, or partially, on Victoria Street with a list of names from the Planning Department. Resolution #C-538-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED" I - 16 Michael Binder, Assistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Industry Canada, writing to Telecommunication Council regarding Industry Canada's siting process for Towers L11.GE telecommunication towers. Under the Radiocommunication Act the Minister of Industry is responsible for radicommunications in Canada including antennas and their supporting structures. Industry Canada, in recognizing the importance of considering the potential impact of antenna installations on their surroundings, has instituted procedures for applicants. These procedures include a mandatory consultation process in order that land-use authorities, such as the Municipality of Clarington, are consulted by applicants when radio systems incorporating significant antenna structures are proposed. In this way, municipalities have early notification of proposed antenna towers within their community. By the same token, they are given an opportunity to influence the siting of a tower as well as the opportunity to develop a consultation protocol which is appropriate for their community. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-22 Bethesda House R05.FE - 12- October 15, 2001 Industry Canada is of the view that it is through consultation with land-use authorities that the siting of towers is influenced. It is equally so that Industry Canada believes that as part of land-use consultation, authorities could reasonably require public notification. More specifically, should municipalities and other land-use authorities wish to develop a consultation protocol for their community, such a protocol could include public notification and consultation prior to the installation of new antenna supporting structures. Resolution #C-539-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 16 be received for information. "CARRIED" Pat Irwin Lycett, Secretary, per Karen Clouter, Chairperson, Board of Directors, Bethesda House, writing to the Ministry of Community and Social Services, thanking the Ministry for the opportunity to submit the Feasibility Study for a new 15-bed shelter in Bowmanville. The recommendations put forward by the professional consultants to construct a new facility on the present site, following careful consideration of various alternatives, is the most appropriate and cost-effective approach, given the deficiencies of their existing building. A new structure would be a tremendous improvement on the current situation, given the on- going and difficult-to-eradicate presence of mould in the building. They feel that this approach provides a long-term solution which addresses various problems involving safety, security and liability. Resolution #C-540-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT a letter of support for a new 15-bed shelter in Bowmanville be sent to the Regional Health and Social Services Committee and to John O'Toole, MPP. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-25 Take Our Kids to Work M02.GE 1-26 MOE Help Desk E05.GE - 13 - October 15, 2001 The Learning Partnership, providing Council with a copy of a workplace guide for "Take our Kids to Work" day being held on Wednesday, November 7,2001. Resolution #C-541-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 25 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell indicated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 26 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St. Mary's Cement Inc. P.K. Misra, Assistant Director, Environmental Monitoring and Reporting Branch, Ministry of the Environment, advising Council that a joint Environment Canada (EC) - Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE) Help Desk has been set up to support stakeholders subject to the ministry's "Airborne Contaminant Discharge - Monitoring and Reporting" regulation. The EC-MOE Help Desk can be accessed via: Telephone: (416) 739-4707 Fax: (416) 739-4762 E-mail: nprionair@cc.qc.ca Resolution #C-542-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 26 be received for Information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-27 Speed on Simpson Avenue C06.CL - 14- October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-543-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-542-01 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the correspondence be forwarded to the St. Mary's Cement Community Relations Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-542-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." John Greenfield, writing to Council regarding Report EGD-10-01 submitted by the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Greenfield feels it is obvious that the Advisory Committee's recommendations are designed to increase the flow of traffic with no concerns whatsoever for the safety of pedestrians. With the recommendations contained in EGD-1 0-01, the speed of the vehicles will increase, also it will attract more transport trucks, of which there are a large number now. The report states the overall average speed is 52.4 km/hr, which he finds extremely doubtful. The report claims that the Police enforcement is the best approach with regulatory speed signs to control the traffic. The Police are too busy with other projects to be concerned with traffic on a residential street and where in Clarington do the Police control the speed of traffic? The report claims there are not enough accidents to warrant all way stop signs at this location. How many people must be disabled or killed to warrant stop signs? Resolution #C-544-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 27 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-31 GTSB Expiring A01.GR 1-38 Air Quality Survey E05.BL 1-39 Biosolids And Water Testing E05.GE - 15 - October 15, 2001 Gordon Chong, Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB), advising Council of the provincial expectations as the GTSB slowly expires over the succeeding months. It is expected that the process will take at least until year end. It is also expected that all relevant work will be completed and handed over in good order to the appropriate agency or ministry that will have coverage over each specific area of interest. Resolution #C-545-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item 1-31 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 38 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell's employer is St. Mary's Cement Inc. Peter Balaban, Manager, York Durham District, Ministry of the Environment, writing to Blue Circle Community Relations Committee, providing a copy of the Technical Memorandum outlining the results of a mobile air quality survey conducted in the vicinity of St. Marys Cement, Bowmanville Plant. Resolution #C-546-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 38 be received for information. "CARRIED" Elizabeth Witmer, MPP, Minister of the Environment, writing to Council regarding biosolids and related water testing. On June 13, 2001, Bill 81 was introduced to legislation to set and enforce clear, consistent standards for nutrient management on farms and protect the environment. Specially trained Provincial Officers from the Ministry of the Environment with a knowledge of agriculture would ensure focused and effective environmental enforcement of strong, new standards. This Bill would assist the Ministry of the Environment in protecting the environment with strong, new preventive measures. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 16- October 15, 2001 Under Bill 81, the recently introduced Nutrient Management Act 2001, standards would be developed for all land-applied materials containing nutrients relating to agriculture, including livestock manure, commercial fertilizer, municipal biosolids and industrial pulp and paper sludge. With regard to the sampling and analysis program planned for the ground and surface waters in the Clarington area, Ms. Witmer is pleased to advise that ministry staff informed her they anticipate the drilling of the test wells will be completed by the end of September, 2001, and the sampling conducted in October. Further, staff have indicated that the results of the analysis should be available by late autumn. Resolution #C-547-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 39 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-548-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-547-01 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT a letter be sent to Elizabeth Witmer, MPP, Minister of the Environment, and copied to the Durham Regional Health Department, Protect the Ridges Association and John O'Toole, MPP, indicating that there has been no action to date on the drilling of the test wells." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-547-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Correspondence Items D - 14 and D - 15 were received as handouts. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 M02.GE D-3 D03,WA D-4 M02.GE - 17- October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-549-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 1, D - 7, and D - 9 to D - 15, inclusive. "CARRIED" Cecile D. Bowers, Secretary, Br. 178, The Royal Canadian Legion, writing on behalf of the Executive and Membership of the Royal Canadian Legion, asking permission to start their Poppy canvass on October 26, 2001, to November 11, 2001, in Bowmanville and the surrounding areas that their Branch covers. They are also request to raise the Poppy flag on October 26, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. (Approval granted to sell Poppies within the Municipality of Clarington and to raise the Poppy flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre) Victor Fiume, Community Manager, Wilmot Creek, advising Council that the homeowners of Wilmot Creek are concerned with people riding their bicycles through their community. When the riders were approached they stated that they felt it was part of the Waterfront Trail. While the homeowners acknowledge the existence of a sign at the corner of Bennett Road and Wilmot Creek Drive, they nevertheless feel that it is not enough to deter people from using Wilmot Creek as part of the Trail system. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services and the Director of Engineering Services) Faye Farnoush, Secretary Local Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of Clarington, requesting Council to proclaim November 6 - 13, 2001, as Unity In Diversity Week. This proclamation has been supported by the Baha'is of Clarington for the past 8 years. This request also includes the installation of the Baha'is banner over Highway #2. (Proclaimed and installation of banner approved) . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 T02.GE D-6 M02.GE . D-8 E05.GE . - 18- October 15, 2001 Bettina Murphy writing to Council expressing concern over the three-hour parking sign which has recently been erected at the entrance to the parking lot at Elephant Hill Park. She is also concerned with the limited parking on the street and the fact that most of the driveways were not designed for more than one or two vehicles. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations and the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer) Carole Gould, requesting Council to proclaim the week of November 5 - 10, 2001, Quilt Heritage Week. During this week the quilts will be displayed at the municipal offices. The quilt displays will be organized by Gould's Cards and Gifts and available for public viewing during business hours. Visitors to Bowmanville will enjoy the range of quilts on display in the various venues around town. (Proclaimed) Kevin and Anita Fogarty, providing the Mayor with a copy of their letter to Peter Balaban, District Manager of the Ministry of Environment (MOE) for York-Durham, regarding workers of MOE spreading sewage sludge on the property belonging to 2155 9th Concession which adjoins Mr. and Mrs. Fogarty. This disturbs them greatly for the following reasons: 1. They have not given, and would not ever give permission for sewage sludge to be spread on their land; The land which was spread with this sludge on the 26th and 28th of September is higher than theirs and slopes to the north and west directly down to their property; Due to the recent rain, the land in question was saturated; Rain was falling intermittently throughout the day of 26th September; Any heavy downpour at that stage would have meant run-off onto their property; The ground was too wet at the time for satisfactory incorporating; As of 6:00 p.m., Saturday, September 29th, most of the sludge spread on this field is lying on top of the ground, and still has the potential to run off if we should get heavy rain. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services and the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer) 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 M02.GE D -15 M02.GE D - 1 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area C12.SA - 19 - October 15, 2001 Ron Hope, Newcastle BIA, submitting an application for Road Occupancy for the Village Halloween Party to be held on Saturday, October 27, 2001. He is requesting that King Street East be closed from Mill Street to Beaver Street for the period of 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) Nomination form for the Young Heritage Leaders Program 2001, for Andrea Meszaros. Andrea has been an enthusiastic volunteer at the Bowmanville Museum for 4 years. She has helped out at fundraising events such as the weekly Victorian Tea. She does not mind helping at the Museum as she has a great love of history. On her own she has organized a pioneer spinning and sewing demonstration at their open house. Andrea arranged for herself and a sewing instructor to demonstrate the way out ancestors made and used thread and explained to visitors how this was used for clothing, quilting and other pioneer crafts. Andrea is active in the community notably in the 4-H Club. (Nomination of Andrea Meszaros by the Municipality of Clarington for the Young Heritage Leaders Program 2001 sponsored by the Ontario Heritage Foundation approved) Caroline Charman, advising Council that she is resigning as a member of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee due to other commitments, she is unable to continue to contribute the amount of time necessary to be an active member of this Committee. Ms. Charman appreciated having had the opportunity to be a member of this Committee and wishes Council much success in future plans for the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area. Resolution #C-550-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence D - 1 be referred to the Clerk's Department. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -7 Speeding on Bloor Street T08.GE D-9 Oak Ridges Moraine D02.0A - 20- October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-551-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-550-01 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a letter of thanks be sent to Caroline Charman for her contribution to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-550-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Petition from the residents of Bloor Street requesting a speed limit of 60 km/hr be established and posted and that a 'hidden entrances' sign be erected on the north side well east of the driveway at 1915 Bloor Street to be an effective warning of these hazards. Resolution #C-552-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the Director of Engineering Services and to the Clarington Traffic Management Committee. "CARRIED" John Daly, Legislative Co-ordinator, Region of Peel, advising Council that the Region of Peel, on September 13, 2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT the reports of the Commissioner of Planning dated September 11, 2001, titled 'The Oak Ridges Moraine - Strategic Directions, Results of Public Participation, Recommendations and Response to the Province' and the attached report (Appendix I) titled 'Oak Ridges Moraine Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape - Results of Public Participation and Recommendations, August 2001' be received; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 21 - October 15, 2001 AND FURTHER, that the report dated September 4, 2001, titled 'The Oak Ridges Moraine - Supplementary Report' be received; AND FURTHER, that Regional staff acknowledge the need for Provincial Legislation for the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) area and support the strategic directions in the subject report, monitor the Provincial Oak Ridges Moraine process, and report back to Council on a regular basis; AND FURTHER the Province be requested to fund initiatives as outlined in Attachment 1 (therein referred to as Appendix 3) to the report of the Commissioner of Planning, dated September 11, 2001, titled 'The Oak Ridges Moraine - Strategic Directions, Results of Public Participation, Recommendations and Response to the Province', through the proposed Oak Ridges Moraine Legacy Trust, with special priority given to groundwater management initiatives; AND FURTHER, that the Town of Caledon has indicated in its report commenting on the Oak Ridges Moraine provincial initiative, that Caledon would encourage an Oak Ridges Moraine policy that after a settlement boundary has been defined by an Area Municipality under the auspices of its growth management strategy in the Town of Caledon, the boundary should remain fixed for a minimum of 5 years with a potential objective of a 10 year horizon. In this context, Caledon further comments that this policy would reflect the intent of the Oak Ridges Moraine vision to tie expansion of settlement areas to broader growth management strategies, while still accommodating the manner in which growth management is implemented in Caledon. This implementation, in Caledon, involves a multi-year phased program for completing detailed community plans for various settlement areas, establishing settlement boundaries in accordance with the Growth Strategy approved in the five- year review; AND FURTHER, that the subject reports be forwarded to the Province as the Region of Peel's input into the Provincial proposal on the Oak Ridges Moraine; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -10 Ontario Drinking Water C10.MO - 22- October 15, 2001 AND FURTHER, that copies of the subject reports be forwarded to the area municipalities, adjacent Regional Municipalities and their area municipalities, Counties, Conservation Authorities, the Province of Ontario, and interested parties." Resolution #C-553-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" Dan Sullivan, Clerk-Administrator, The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie, advising Council that the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie on September 24, 2001, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS many municipalities are unable to incorporate any reliable provincial grant commitment into effectively planning for the massive financial obligations associated with the upgrades required to meet the new Ontario Drinking Water Regulation; AND WHEREAS the lack of such information creates an environment of extreme financial uncertainty in rural Ontario for businesses and residents alike; THEREFORE, the Council of Arran-Elderslie petitions the Ontario Government to immediately provide reliable confirmation of OSTAR funding levels to all Municipalities related to meeting the new Ontario Drinking Water Regulations; FURTHERMORE, Council asks for the support of other Municipalities in petitioning the Government to act quickly on this request." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 11 OVERT Request for Assistance F11.GE D - 12 Bill 35 C10.MO - 23 - October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-554-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolution of The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran- Elderslie regarding Ontario drinking water regulation be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Sharon Johnson and Brad Cooper, Ontario Volunteer Emergency Response Team Inc. (O.V.E.R.T.), requesting Council to provide monetary assistance to O.V.E.R.T. regarding the New York terrorist attack. O.v.E.R.T. is currently on Level 1 stand by to assist Emergency Measures Ontario and Toronto's Urban Heavy Rescue Team in providing rescue and recovery operations to the victims of the New York City disaster, as requested by the Provincial Government. There is a high probability that O.v.E.R.T. will be in the second wave of rescue workers to be deployed to New York City. They are currently seeking pledges for financial support of any kind to increase their preparations and decrease their deployment time in the event that they are called into service. Resolution #C-555-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Sharon Johnson and Brad Cooper be advised of the Municipal Grant Process. "CARRIED" Larry Kraemer, Mayor, Municipality of Kincardine, requesting a meeting between the three Mayors and Chief Administrative Officers of the nuclear host communities in Ontario, to discuss and exchange information and ideas that would further broaden their understanding privatization of the electrical industry vis-a-vis Bill 35. Subjects that may be of mutual interest could be: i) ii) iii) iv) Taxation appeals of OPG; Privatization of the nuclear industry; Nuclear host municipalities' concerns; Nuclear waste concerns and potential ramifications of Bill C-27 (federal legislation); Any other items as may be of interest to Council. v) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 13 Rate Increase C10.MO - 24- October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-556-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the request of the Municipality of Kincardine to hold a meeting of the three Mayors and CAOs of the nuclear host communities in Ontario be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Councillor Bill Weaver, Acting Mayor, Municipality of Chatham- Kent, advising Council that the Municipality of Chatham-Kent passed the following resolution regarding Ontario Power Generation's rate increase: "WHEREAS the Municipality of Chatham-Kent recognizes economic development as a priority issue for the continued growth and viability of this community; AND WHEREAS Ontario Industry has historically enjoyed the competitive advantage of an abundant supply of inexpensive power; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology has approved a 0.7 cent per kilowatt-hour increase in energy costs to all Ontario energy providers to service the stranded debt of the former Ontario Hydro which was then passed on local business and residential customers; AND WHEREAS the price hike will result in an approximate 10% increase in energy costs, this represents a significant rise in the operational costs of local businesses; AND WHEREAS business and industry have requested assistance and relief from the said price increase; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 25- October 15, 2001 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent resolves to ask the Ontario Ministry of Energy Science & Technology to consider the economic implications of this drastic increase in order to pay down the debt left stranded by Ontario Hydro. Council also resolves to forward this Resolution to all members of the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario with a population of more than 50,000." Resolution #C-557-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION Joe Domitrovic Resolution #C-558-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell WHEREAS Council, at their meeting held on January 15, 2001, passed the following resolution: "THAT Report PD-114-00 be received for information; THAT subject to Mr. Joe Domitrovic entering into a legal agreement with the Municipality of Clarington to cover all legal and planning consulting cots, the Counsel of the Municipality of Clarington attend at the upcoming OMB hearing with respect to 3872 Courtice Road, mainly Joe Domitrovic; and THAT the Counsel be instructed to call an outside planning consultant to defend Council's position in respect to this application, FORTHWITH." AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington is now not going to be represented at the upcoming Ontario Municipal Board hearing with respect to this and other related matters; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Report #1 G.PA Report October 1, 2001 Item #6 - 26- October 15, 2001 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT the portion of Resolution #C-024-01 respecting the payment of the Municipality's legal fees be rescinded. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-559-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on October 1, 2001, be approved with the exception of Items #6 and #8 of Report #1. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-560-01 Concession St Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe and Mearns Ave. Intersection THAT Report EGD-09-01 be received; THAT, having met provincial warrants, the intersection of Concession Street East and Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville become an all-way stop; and THAT the proposed by-law attached to Report EGD-09-01 be forwarded to Council for approval. "CARRIED" Item #8 Resolution #C-561-01 Hamlet Gateway Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur Treatments THAT Report EGD-11-01 be tabled for two weeks. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 27- October 15, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-562-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Dwayne Tapp be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-563-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-177 to 2001-184, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2001-177 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2048 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Legends Consulting on behalf of St. Stephen's Estates) 2001-178 being a By-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2001-179 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 35 Centre Street, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 2001-180 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 33 Centre Street, Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 2001-181 being a by-law to declare Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 40R-XXXXX surplus . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 28- October 15, 2001 2001-182 being a by-law to authorize the execution by the Mayor and Clerk of an Easement Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and Hydro One Networks Inc. 2001-183 being a by-law to stop up and close as public highway Parts 1, 2 and 3 and approve conveyance of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Reference Plan 40R-XXXXX 2001-184 being a by-law to Appoint Members to the Committee of Adjustment and to amend By-law 2001-006 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-564-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-177 to 2001-184 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton updated Council on his trip with the Chief Administrative Officer to the JET facility in England. They attended the facility. By talking to residents, Mayor Mutton discovered that there were no community safety concerns regarding the facility. The residents have a community liaison group which is very supportive of fusion technology. The JET facility has a positive impact on the community. Three municipalities make up the JET area having a population of approximately 75,000 to 100,000 people. Approximately 300 to 400 people work at the facility with 150 support staff. Politicians in the area say that our Municipality must be ready for an influx of people and young families and the needs they bring, ie. housing needs, education, recreation facilities. We must also be ready for many visiting scientists. Councillor MacArthur stated that the BIA hosted an incredibly successful event this weekend, the annual Applefest. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 29 - October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-565-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT a letter be sent to the Bowmanville Business Improvement Association congratulating them on another successful Applefest. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-566-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-185 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 15th day of October 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-567 -01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-185 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 30- October 15, 2001 Resolution #C-568-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Ping Ie THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:05 p.m. "CARRIED"