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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/2001 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON December 10, 2001 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 10, 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 of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Emergency ServiceslFire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Confidential Secretary to the Clerk, H. Keyzers (attended the meeting until 8:48 p.m. Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Pingle indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1. Councillor Robinson indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to a portion of the presentation of Glenn Case. . . . Council Minutes MINUTES PRESENTATIONS -2- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-667-01 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 26, 2001, be approved. "CARRIED" Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services introduced Mr. Peter Windolf, the Municipality's new Landscape Architect. Mr. Windolf, a graduate of Ryerson University, comes to the Municipality from the City of Oshawa and has previous experience with the City of Scarborough. Councillor Robinson disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Mr. Case and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson owns property in the vicinity of the Port Hope Area Initiative. Glenn Case, Manager, Engineering and Operations, Low Level Radioactive Waste Management Office, 38 Walton Street, Suite 2, Port Hope, L 1A 1 N1, provided Council with a slide presentation of the proposed Port Granby Waste Management Facility. He showed Council an Artist's concept of the final landscaped site and gave a brief update: . Initiative launched June 2001 Lowe Level Radioactive Waste Management Office (LLRWMO) designated as Port Hope Area Initiative (PHAI) proponent by NRCan . Project descriptions for the Port Granby long-term LLRWM project and the Port Hope long-term LLRWM Project delivered to the responsible authorities in late November 2001 . Environmental assessment process initiated by lead RA (NRCan) . Early 2002 public consultation on EA begins Activities Update: . Property Value Protection Program established . Airborne and roadway surveys completed . Agreement monitoring group established . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS . . - 3 - December 10, 2001 . Legal agreement specific studies being developed for Port Granby project . Other technical studies for Port Hope project underway Port Granby Project: . Four site specific studies being developed to study option B2 proposed by Clarington . Concentration of Thorium 230 in the east gorge wastes . Groundwater flow through the east gorge . Potential impacts of shoreline erosion control measures on other shore lines Communications Underway: . 13000 community news covering project background distributed (includes Ward 4 Clarington) project information exchange and public registry established at 110 Walton Street Port Hope Property Value Protection program awareness activities EA consultation plan begins with workshops, open houses etc. in new year . . . Paul Halliday, Clarington Board of Trade, 181 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3C2, appeared before Council to discuss the Clarington Board of Trade's Annual Report which was distributed to Council prior to the meeting. Mr. Halliday stated that the Clarington Board of Trade is a unique organization because of its contractual relationship with the municipality. Unlike other Boards of Trade, to the best of his knowledge, there is no other relationship as unique as the relationship between the Clarington Board of Trade and the Municipality of Clarington. He believes this relationship works well for both parties involved. Mr. Halliday introduced Donna Eastwood, elected to the Board this past summer. Ms. Eastwood stated that 80% of the small businesses in the municipality have fewer than 5 employers. These business owners have started their business for many reasons which include being your own boss, keeping the profits yourself and making your own hours. Through the Board of trade, she has found people who are just like her, who have the same frustrations and problems. These individuals can refer, encourage and vent to one another. The businesses become stronger, grow and become more successful with each others help. . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS . DELEGATIONS . -4- December 10, 2001 Victoria Greene, Business Development Manager, was introduced and gave a brief outline of how she has been able to help local business find new locations within the municipality. She gave a positive report on the new business sites under construction and advised Council of the Board's staff changes. Ms. Greene introduced Ron Hooper, Financial Chairman. Mr. Hooper advised Council that 2001 has been a year of financial difficulty. Their membership growth is lower than had been hoped, as were advertising revenues. At the same time, a number of their expenses have increased, most notably human resources. A greater workload, larger membership, more services and activities, all demand that they have more staff to handle the volume. The Board believes that these financial constraints are a function of their growth and development as an organization. However, they have managed to trim some other expenses to the point where they are ending the year at close to break-even. John Slater, Vice Chair, appeared before Council on behalf of June Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Orono Crown Lands, 5995 Main Street, Orono, LOB 1 MO. Mr. Slater advised Council that the Orono Crown Lands Trust, referred to as the Orono Forest Lands, is located in the Village of Orono. The 1100 acres of land are west of Main Street and run from Taunton Road 1 "Y2 miles south to Concession Roads 4 and 5. The stewardship program is comprised of members from the Clarington area as well as other municipalities. The Orono Crown Lands are public lands, over 60,000 people have use of these lands without a fee. The volunteers manage day-to-day operations and trail systems. The lands encompass Wilmot Creek, and act as a buffer for the water supply for Orono. The Outdoor Education Centre is adjacent to Wilmot Creek and students visit this Centre for field trips all year round. The Ontario Street Public School released a snake this year into its own habitat. The benefits of the lands are many including hiking, mountain biking, cross country skiing, bird watching, fishing and good old fashion fresh air. Mr. Slater clarified that the lands are not owned by the Ministry of Natural Resources. They are requesting Council's financial support in the amount of a $1500 grant. Hannu Halminen, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, L 1 E 2T1, advised prior to the meeting that he would not be in attendance. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS I - 1 P16.GE - 5 - December 10, 2001 Marko Tomina, 2735 Hancock Road, Courtice, L 1 E 2M2, appeared before Council regarding Report PSD-051-01. The Planning Services Department advised Mr. Tomina to apply for permanent zoning status. He stated that the Ministry of Transportation should buy his land for a highway connection and that the taxpayers should not be held responsible. He was also told that he needed to remove some portables and clean up his property. Mr. Tomina has removed the portables and there is now topsoil on his property from the footings. He requested Council to approve his rezoning application. Resolution #C-668-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:18 p.m. Resolution #C-669-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1- 9 and 1- 10. Dominic Iafrate, Site Vice President, Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power Generation Inc., writing to Gord Weir, Divisional Fire Chief, advising that they are working diligently to identify the best response to a turbine generator fire, and to improve their emergency response skills. Mr. Weir and his staff have been instrumental in helping them do this over the last few months as they prepared for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's drill. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 6- December 10, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 E05.0N Dom Iafrate, Site Vice President, Ontario Power Generation Darlington Nuclear, providing Council with a copy of their brochure entitled 'Welcome to the Neighbourhood". They are pleased to be working with Welcome Wagon to introduce themselves to all new Clarington residents. They hope this information package opens the door to more exchanges of information. (Received for Information) 1-3 C06.CL Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated November 15, 2001. (Received for Information) 1-4 D21.GE Peter Barnard, Chairman and CEO, Iter Canada, extending his sincere thanks to the Mayor and staff for hosting the Canadian Bid Workshop for their international visitors. In particular, he extends thanks to Maureen Reid and Linda Bruce for their tremendous efforts. The workshop proved of great value to their guests and the level of support from their members was a prominent factor in their success. . (Received for Information) 1- 5 M02.GE J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Awards Committee has declined the nomination of Ontario Power Generation - Darlington Nuclear for the CLOCA Watershed Awards due to them receiving a Special Recognition Watershed Award in 2000. (Received for Information) 1-6 Rev. Dr. Frank Lockhart, Chair, Valleys 2000, providing Council with a copy of their new Valleys 2000 brochure. The Valleys 2000 Directors wish to express their appreciation for the Municipality's assistance in this project. Once the lease has been received for the valley lands owned by the Goodyear Corporation, the main trail down through the Bowmanville creek valley will begin in 2002. They are also hoping to begin development of the first and smallest of their five wetlands next year. In the interim, they have brought their two secondary hiking trails up to a satisfactory standard, added an outlook to the Streamside Trail, begun installing quality signage and managed some improvement to the valley woodlands. In the spring they will be able to give more time to the improvement of the woods with transplanting and planting of evergreens, maples and oaks to help nature provide higher quality woodlands in their valley park. . (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 7- December 10, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 C10.MO Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising Council that the City of Pickering on November 19, 2001, passed the following resolution: "1. THAT Report Number PD 40-01, of the Director, Planning & Development and the Director, Operations & Emergency Services, on the Durham Transportation Master Plan: Public Consultation Draft - September, 2001, be endorsed as Pickering's comments to the Region; 2. THAT Regional Council and staff be advised that Pickering Council requests that the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) remain with Regional staff and not be forwarded to Council until the Region consults with the City and collaborates on an approach to the proposed transportation matters for the East Duffins Area, Seaton and the Federal lands, in light of the significance of the TMP in forming the basis for Regional funding mechanisms; . 3. THAT Regional staff be requested to: release the four remaining working papers and the Environmental Assessment Summary Report; commence a dialogue between Pickering and Regional staff to address the outstanding matters as noted in Recommendation #2; and prepare and release a revised draft Transportation Master Plan for consultation; 4. THAT Report to Council PD 40-01, including the comments contained in Appendix I, be forwarded to the Chair of the Project Management Team of the Durham Mobility Study, and the Clerks of the Region of Durham and the area municipalities." (Received for Information) 1-8 A01.CL J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on September 30, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding correspondence from Kevin and Anita Fogarty addressed to the Ministry of the Environment: . "THAT CLOCA request of the Ministry of the Environment a copy of its response to the Fogarty letter; . Council Minutes -8- December 10, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS THAT the Fogarty correspondence be referred to Bernie Kuslikis, Manager of Plant Operations and Elaine Collis, Bio Solids Coordinator, Durham Region Works and that CLOCA be copied as to any subsequent responses; and THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Fogarty's and to those designated as cc on the original Fogarty correspondence." (Received for Information) I - 11 C06.NE Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board. (Received for Information) 1- 12 C10.MO J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on November 6, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding Credit Valley Conservation - Provincial Water Policy: . ''THAT CLOCA advise the Premier of Ontario of its support for the Credit Valley Conservation initiative regarding the need for a Provincial Water Policy and that copies of this report be made available to Durham Region municipalities, MP's, MPP's and appropriate Ontario Cabinet Ministers." (Received for Information) I - 13 M02.GE Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Clause Parade Committee, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for assisting in this year's parade. Without staff's help, they would not have had such a successful parade. (Received for Information) 1-14 T03.GE Greater Toronto Services Board, News Release regarding bus rapid transit. A unique transit service, where specialized buses operate mostly on separate routes or exclusive lanes on existing freeways, makes the most sense to meet growing travel demand in the suburban part of the Greater Toronto Area. A business case shows that bus rapid transit operating within future transit corridors in the suburban GT A would be less costly than light rail transit. The report completes the first half of the third of three phases of study to identify transit corridors and recommend the best method of providing interregional transit service. The final steps, to design the network and develop an operational plan, will be left to the provincial government to pursue. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-15 A01.CL 1- 16 1-17 D02.0A I - 18 C06.CL -9- December 10, 2001 JR. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing Council with a summary regarding the Thomasfield Homes/Township of Puslinch OMB hearing. It confirms that municipalities that are uncomfortable with privately operated communal water and sewage systems are under no obligation to accept responsibility for same. (Received for Information) AI Gunn and Michael Shaen, Partners, Ontario Utilities Practice, Deloitte & Touche, providing Council with an article that hopefully will serve to lever their experiences gained and lessons learned in electricity restructuring and apply them to the process of water reform. At Deloitte & Touche, they have a large and vibrant practice in energy and utilities in Canada and around the world. During the past five years, they have been very involved in Ontario electricity restructuring throughout the supply chain, from generation to retail. One of their key focuses has been helping municipalities through the transition. Now, not only in Ontario but across Canada, the era of water and wastewater transformation is upon us. (Received for Information) Peter Balaban, District Manager, York-Durham District Office, Ministry of the Environment, writing to Protect the Ridges regarding their concerns and requests for information regarding the following topics: · The Sound-Sorb Berm; · The Compost Site; · The Clarington Gravel Pit; · The Bioaerosol Study; · The Test Wells; and · MOE Policy. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated November 6, 2001. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-19 1- 20 M04.GE . 1-21 1- 22 F22.TA . - 10- December 10, 2001 Brian C. Lemon, Chief Executive Officer, Lakeridge Health, informing Council of the recent reductions in their redevelopment planning staff. This has been necessitated by the current hold in the Oshawa redevelopment project between the completion of the first phase and the commencement of the next phases of construction. Although they regret that they had to use these measures, they saw no other alternative but to reduce staff in this department. (Received for Information) Sherry Bonazza, President, Darlington Soccer Club, expressing their appreciation to members of the Study Team and the Municipality of Clarington for understanding their club's needs and proposing to address them with the South Courtice Community Park. Our municipality is growing at a phenomenally fast rate, which also reflects their club's growing numbers. They are trying to keep up with the soccer needs, as Council is trying to keep up with the needs of the municipality. This new park, with a multisport complex, will be very cutting edge. The first in Durham Region. It will be very much in keeping with the trend across Canada and the United States. (Received for Information) Urban Development Institute (UDI), urging the Federal Government to invest in urban transit and develop a national rental housing strategy. UDI believes that the issues being considered by the Task Force are fundamental to the continued economic prosperity of the nation's urban regions. (Received for Information) Carllsenburg, Vice President, Customer Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, advising Council that beginning in 2001, property tax relief for vacant commercial and industrial buildings will be provided to property owners through rebates issued by municipalities. The new system will be a real-time approach whereby property owners receive tax rebates based on the actual period of time that a property is vacant. The framework for the new vacancy rebate program is set out in Section 442.5 of the Municipal Act and Ontario Regulations 325/01. Within this framework, the property owner must apply to the municipality for a rebate on eligible vacant property. The municipality is given authority to access a property for the purposes of verifying an application. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation's (MPAC) role is to calculate the assessed value attributed to the eligible vacant area and provide the information to the municipality. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-23 C06.CL 1-9 C10.MO 1- 10 C10.MO -11- December 10, 2001 The municipality then determines the amount of this rebate and notifies the property owner. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee dated November 8, 2001. (Received for Information) Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, Planning Committee, on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding Official Plan Review - Population Targets: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-100 be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P- 100 be forwarded to the local municipalities." Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Region of Durham, Planning Committee, on November 20, 2001, passed the following resolution regarding the Status Report of Commercial Review and Terms of Reference re: Regional Official Plan Review: "a) THAT Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P-101 be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report No. 2001-P- 101 be forwarded to the local municipalities." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 P01.SM D - 2 P01.SM - 12- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-670-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Items I - 9 and I - 10 be referred to the Planning Services Department. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-671-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 7 and D - 8. "CARRIED" Bonnie and Gordon Wires, expressing strong support for a regional by-law to make public places and workplaces in this community totally smoke-free. Designated smoking rooms are also not a suitable option in a by-law because research is showing no safe level of exposure to second hand smoke. (Correspondence referred to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and forwarded to the Regional Clerk) Diane Ploss, advising Council that she would like to see families live and work in a healthier region. Ms. Ploss would like 100% smoke free public places, 100% smoke free restaurants and 100% smoke free work places. Ms. Ploss supports a regional smoke free by-law. (Correspondence referred to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and forwarded to the Regional Clerk) . Council Minutes -13- December 10, 2001 COMMUNICATIONS D-3 M02.GE Brad Savage, Resource Development Co-ordinator, Junior Achievement of Durham Region, requesting Council to declare April 22 - 26, 2002, as ESIS Week. ESIS is the Economics of Staying in School, a Junior Achievement of Durham program with a proven track record in Clarington and Durham, which has been presented on individual days to Grade 8 students in past years. In 2002, with the co-operation of all four boards of education in Durham Region, public and separate, they are presenting ESIS under the umbrella of ESIS Week. The program will reach an estimated 10,000 Grade 8 students in 180 schools and will be delivered by volunteer instructors from the business community and service clubs, such as Rotary. All their programs and operations are on a non-profit basis and they are funded mainly through partnerships with industry and other businesses, plus service clubs. (Proclaimed) D-4 M04.GE Warren Viger, advising Council that they will be soon receiving a petition from a group of older fitness members of the Courtice Community Complex protesting the rate increases for the newly renovated fitness facility. They are presenting a mathematical model that is flawed and intentionally deceptive to hide their motivation of being greedy at the expense of other users or the general taxpayer who will be forced to subsidize any further discounts to these people by either increased user fees or increased taxes. Although the seniors rate will be increasing by 168% for Clarington residents and more for non-residents, the mathematics does not reflect the situation of the majority of these people. The majority of these people range in age from 55 to 64 and are currently paying the adult membership the same as the rest of fitness members who accept our 79% increase. Mr. Viger understands this increase to be necessary considering the facility will be 5 times larger than the current gym with the added convenience of separate change rooms, saunas and included fitness classes. In these times of fiscal restraint with increasing taxes, increasing user fees and decreasing services, Mr. Viger urges Council to reject their proposals for the greedy, unreasonable, deceptive request that they are. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Community Services) . . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 M04.GE D-6 D19.ST D-7 C10.MO - 14- December 10, 2001 Mary-Ellen Viger, requesting Council not to act on the seniors' complaints about the necessary increases in the prices of fitness memberships at the Courtice Community Complex. Their argument is based on percentage increases on a seniors membership which was priced far too low in the first place on a facility that will cease to exist before the rates increase. This warped logic is designed to justify their greed and selfishness at the expense of either the remaining users of the facility or the already overtaxed taxpayer and is clearly not in the best interest of the vast majority of the Clarington residents. Ms. Viger personally believes that they should pay the same as the rest of us as they use the facility as much, if not more. She can understand a slight (10 - 20%) reduction in the senior's rate at the age of 65 which is the current age. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Community Services) John Greenfield, writing to Council requesting further consideration be given to streets being named after Veterans before they are lost forever. Mr. Greenfield has learned that of the 150 names of Veterans submitted as street names are already in existence, either named after or the same name of Veterans killed in action, only six of them are being considered for the program of placing Poppies on street signs. He would appreciate further consideration be given the names before they are lost forever. (Correspondence received for information and forwarded to the Director of Planning Services) Cheri Cowan, Clerk, Town of Caledon, advising Council that the Town of Caledon on November 19, 2001, passed the following resolution: "RESOLVED THAT CAO Report 2001-12, as revised (Smart Growth Management Councils: Response to Provincial Consultation) be adopted; AND THAT a copy of Council's resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipalities within the G.T.A.; . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS . . - 15 - December 10, 2001 AND THAT the Ontario Government be lobbied to work directly with the municipal Councils of Central Ontario through the Province's Smart Growth Secretariat, to develop a Provincial vision for Smart Growth; AND THAT Council of The Corporation of the Town of Caledon provide the following comments in response to the Provincial Consultation on Smart Growth Management Councils: 1. THAT the Provincial Smart Growth Vision should concentrate solely on big picture issues such as population distribution, public transit and transportation, other infrastructure and broad environmental issues; 2. THAT all other aspects of the proposed role of the Smart Growth Management Councils be left to the existing governance mechanisms of municipal and regional governments, as moderated by the Provincial Planning Policy statements; 3. THAT the Smart Growth secretariat consult directly with Municipal Councils concerning the current ProvinciallMunicipal financial regime, both as to the current financial disincentives to Smart Growth and as to the necessary financial arrangements that will be needed to ensure effective municipal implementation of Smart Growth principles; 4. THAT in consultation with Municipal Councils, the Ontario Government must take a direct and energetic lead role in developing and applying a Smart Growth Vision for Central Ontario, in facilitating an ongoing process of environmental monitoring, in developing financial forecasts for Smart Growth, and in resolving inter-municipal, "inter-zone" and inter-Ministerial issues regarding Smart Growth; 5. THAT the Smart Growth Secretariat facilitate task forces of Municipal Council members and staff to study and resolve specific Smart Growth big picture issues, similar to the model used by the Greater Toronto Services Board." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-8 C10.MO - 16- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-672-01 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mary Mysyk, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Corporation of the Town of Laurentian Hills, advising Council that the Corporation of the Town of Laurentian on November 14, 2001, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Canadian Fire Fighters have contributed by fundraising more than two million dollars to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada; AND WHEREAS the Fire Fighters have held Boot Drives as one of their many fund raising campaigns; AND WHEREAS the Safe Streets Act (Bill 8) prohibits aggressive solicitation and is to amend the Highway Traffic Act to regulate certain activities on roadways; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Town of Laurentian Hills petitions the Provincial Government to amend the Safe Street Act (Bill 8) and allow the Canadian Fire Fighters the right to conduct fundraising campaigns in locations that the general public can support such events; AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Solicitor General and Premier of Ontario, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, all municipal Councils in Ontario and the local M.P.P." Resolution #C-673-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 17- December 10, 2001 Report #1 Resolution #C-674-01 G.PA Report Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim December 3, 2001 Item #5 of Report #1 PSD-046-01 Item #11 of Report #1 THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on December 3, 2001, be approved, with the exception of Item #5, #11, #12, #16 and #23 of Report #1. "CARRIED" Councillor Pingle stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Pingle is related to an individual stated in the report. Resolution #C-675-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-046-01 be received; and THAT Council concur with decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on November 15, 2001, for applications A2001/056, A2001/058, A2001/060 and A2001/061 , and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-676-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD-056-01 be approved. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #12 of Report #1 - 18- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-677 -01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the recommendations contained with Confidential Report PSD-056-01 be amended in accordance with the memorandum dated December 10, 2001, from the Director of Planning Services be received. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-676-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Resolution #C-678-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CSD-08-01 be received; THAT the Master Plan, Attachment #1 to Report CSD-08-01 for the development of the South Courtice Community park be approved; and THAT staff be authorized to proceed with the Detail drawing phase of the South Courtice Community park project. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Declaration of Pecuniary Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mavor Mutton X . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #16 of Report #1 Item #23 of Report #1 Report #2 FND-016-01 - 19- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-679-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report FND-011-01 be referred later in the agenda to be considered in conjunction with the Addendum to FND-011-01Iisted under Unfinished Business. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-680-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Report COD-019-01 be received in a "closed" session; and THAT the existing contract with Canadian Waste Services Inc. be extended at a per stop per month price of $5.34 for residential pick up and .272 for yard waste until such time as the new waste management contract is awarded; and THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized, by by-law to execute the contract. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-681-0 1 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report FND-016-01 be received; THAT the request for funding from the Orono Crown Lands Trust Inc. be denied; and THAT the applicant be advised of the Municipal Grant process. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . Council Minutes - 20- December 10, 2001 REPORTS Recorded Vote Declaration of Pecuniary Council Member Yea Nav Interest Absent Councillor MacArthur X Councillor Pingle X Councillor Robinson X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Mavor Mutton X Report #3 Resolution #C-682-01 ESD-010-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe . THAT Report ESD-010-01 be received; THAT the Duke Engineering preliminary design report for the Contiguous Zone for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station be endorsed; THAT Council's position on public alerting for the entire Primary Zone be reaffirmed and that the Interim Provincial Nuclear Plan be amended to incorporate this provision; THAT the Regional report on Public Alerting, passed by the Finance and Administration Committee November 28, 2001, and its recommendations (Attachment 1 to Report ESD-01 0-01) be endorsed; and THAT Regional Council be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report #4 CLD-026-01 Resolution #C-683-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell . THAT Report CLD-026-01 be received; and THAT the order of the agenda for the General Purpose and Administration Committee meetings be as follows: . . . Council Minutes REPORTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. - 21 - December 10, 2001 RollCall Disclosures of Pecuniary Interest Minutes Delegations Public Meetings Planning Services Department Engineering Services Department Operations Department Emergency Services Departments Community Services Department Clerk's Department Corporate Services Department Finance Department Chief Administrative Officer's Department Unfinished Business Other Business Adjournment "CARRIED" Report #5 COD-23-01 Resolution #C-684-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report COD-23-01 be received for information. UNFINISHED BUSINESS "CARRIED" Addendum to Resolution #C-685-01 Report EGD-11-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT as the result of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee and the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee resolving their basic safety issues, Report EGD-11-01 be lifted from the table and Addendum to Report EGD-11-01 be received; THAT, in the interest of public safety, the existing Hamlet Gateway Treatments located in Hampton, Tyrone, and Enniskillen be modified to provide a uniform opening size of 7.6 m (25'), with the upright supports spaced 10 m (33') apart supporting either break- away, pop-away, or impact recovery extensions to minimize damage to the gateway or passing equipment during 2001; . . . Council Minutes - 22- December 10, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item #16 of Report #1 FND-011-01 THAT during 2001 the impact recovery extensions be tested, with input from the Agricultural Committee, at the Enniskillen-north and the Tyrone-west gateways in an effort to permit farm implements and snowplow equipment greater opportunity to stay on their portion of the roadway, if required, due to the approach of another vehicle; THAT various modifications to the extensions be reviewed with the Agricultural Committee and tested to ensure farm implements are not damaged by occasional impact during 2001 and 2002; THAT an offset gateway arrangement suggested by the Agricultural Committee be tested in a new location in Leskard with before and after studies being conducted in 2002 to determine its effectiveness; THAT the larger hamlet signs be installed on Concession Road 6, east and west of Solina, and be evaluated with before and after studies to determine what effect, if any, the hamlet sign has without the narrowing effect during 2002; THAT permanent pavement markings be applied at established locations to improve durability and visibility during 2002; THAT the expansion and continuing modification of the Hamlet Gateway Program and other efforts to reduce vehicle speeds be considered in the 2002 budget as "Traffic Calming Various Locations"; and THAT public information centres be available for new areas where gateways or other Traffic Calming measures are to be tested. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-686-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report FND-011-01 be received; THAT Council approve a By-law to provide for the establishment, maintenance and operations of the Beech Centre as a community recreation centre pursuant to the Community Recreation Centres Act and that the appropriate By-law be passed; . . . Council Minutes - 23 - December 10, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS THAT Council appoint Donald Welsh, Viola Ashton, Maurice Richards, Janice Williams and Jack Eibeck, as members of the committee of management of the Beech Centre Community Recreation Centre; THAT Councillor MacArthur be nominated to the Clarington Beech Centre Board; THAT Councillor Schell be nominated to the Clarington Beech Centre Board; THAT the Municipality continue to be responsible for Capital Improvements through the annual Capital Budget process and maintenance of the building envelope and the Clarington Beech Centre Hall Board be responsible for the operation of the Centre pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding; THAT Council approval the acceptance by the Municipality of the surrender of the lease between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington Older Adult Association (COAA) dated October 1, 1998, and pass the appropriate By-law; THAT Council approve the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington and Clarington Older Adult Association, containing terms consistent with the principles set out in Section 8.0 of Report FND-011-01, as well as such other terms, as are considered necessary by the Chief Administrative Officer, to protect the Municipality's interests and that the By-law attached to Report FND-011-01 authorizing the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk to execute the Memorandum on behalf of the Municipality, be passed; and THAT a copy of Report FND-011-01 be sent to: . Clarington Older Adult Association; The Lions Club of Bowmanville; The Bowmanville Tennis Club; and Durham Region Community Care Association. . . . "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes - 24- December 10, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-687-01 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-686-01 be amended by adding a new ih paragraph as follows: "THAT notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 94-129, Council approve an Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington Older Adult Association regarding the provision of certain management and custodial services substantially in the form of the draft Agreement contained in Attachment 1 to the Addendum to Report FND-011-01 and pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Municipality. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-686-01 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Resolution #C-688-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT Addendum to Report FND-011-01 be received for information; and THAT copies of Addendum to Report FND-011-01 be sent to: . Clarington Older Adult Association; . The Lions Club of Bowmanville; . The Bowmanville Tennis Club; and . Durham Region Community Care Association. "CARRIED" Councillor Robinson stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Mr. Case and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Robinson owns property located in the vicinity of the Port Hope Area Initiative. . . . Council Minutes - 25- December 10, 2001 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Port Hope Area Initiative Resolution #C-689-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Glenn Case be thanked for his presentation to Council. "CARRIED" Clarington Board Resolution #C-690-01 of Trade BY-LAWS Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the presentation of the Clarington Board of Trade be received with thanks. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-691-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2001-209 to 2001-222, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2001-209 being a by-law to establish a code of ethics policy for the employees of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Members of Council and to rescind By-law 98-186 2001-210 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barry-Bryan Associates (1991) Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for architectural services for the expansion of the Newcastle Arena Expansion 2001-211 being a by-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1994 from Part Lot Control (1419108 Ontario Inc.) . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS 2001-212 2001-213 2001-214 2001-215 - 26- December 10, 2001 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement with Joseph Shaw of Bench Ads (Canada) for the installation of advertising benches with the Municipality of Clarington, and to amend By-law 97-139 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (phip Limited) being a by-law to establish a Reserve Fund for Assessment Appeals being a by-law to establish a Community Recreation Centre at the Clarington Beech Centre 2001-216 being a by-law to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington Older Adult Association respecting the Clarington Beech Centre 2001-217 2001-218 2001-219 2001-220 being a by-law to authorize a contract for management services between the Municipality of Clarington and the Clarington Older Adult Association respecting the Clarington Beech Centre being a by-law to authorize an extension agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Canadian Waste Systems Inc. for the collection and haulage of garbage being a by-law to appoint a Director of Engineering Services being a by-law to authorize a Lease Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Bragg Custom Farming Ltd. in respect to the farming of 917 Green Road, Bowmanville, Part Lot 16, Broken Front Concession, former Township of Darlington, Parts 1 to 7, 9,10,14,15 and 16, Plan 10R-234 . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Appointments Newcastle Community Hall - 27- December 10, 2001 2001-221 being a by-law to authorize a Purchase Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Gineal Holdings Limited in respect to the purchase of 917 Green Road, Bowmanville, Part Lot 16, Broken Front Concession, former Township of Darlington, Parts 1 to 7, 9,10,14,15 and 16, Plan 10R-234 2001-222 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an agreement between the Municipality of Clarington, the Town of Port Hope and Hope for Fire Department Coverage of a Portion of Highway 401 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-692-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2001-209 to 2001-222, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-693-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider a personnel issue. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened in "open" forum at 8:55 p.m. Resolution #C-694-01 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Peter de Jong, Seird de Jong and Kaye (Kathleen) Quinney be appointed to the Newcastle Community Hall Board for a one- year term. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAW - 28- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-695-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-223, being a by-law to appoint Members to the Newcastle Community Hall Board and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-696-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-223 be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillors Ping Ie and Robinson stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-697-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2001-224 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of December 2001, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-698-01 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2001-224 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 29- December 10, 2001 Resolution #C-699-01 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:58 p.m. "CARRIED"