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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/10/2000 - .'''. rIIf. r/./ Council Minutes PRAYER ROLLCALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON January 10, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 10,2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak CouncillorJ. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Councillor Rowe (on vacation) Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, 1. Caruana (attended until 8:50 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:50 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 8:50 p.m.) Divisional Manager, G. Weir (attended until 8:50 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie Councillor Schell opened the meeting with a prayer for governance in Clarington. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell advised that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Section 2.6 of Confidential Report #SOLIC-I-OO. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-I-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 13, 1999, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 C06.GA -2- January 10, 2000 Paul Mak, Solicitor, appeared before Council on behalf of Colin Abernethy, 4001 Concession 8, Orono, LOB IMO, with respect to Report CD-03-00. Mr. Mak stated that the Vicious Dog Declarations which have been filed with Mr. Abernethy must be revoked as the officer investigating the incident did not interview anyone who actually witnessed the incident. In fact, the investigation appears to be nothing more than hearsay evidence and there is no hard evidence in this incidence to prove that the dogs accused of this attack were involved in any way. Mr. Mak also stated that it is his opinion that the Municipality's by-law is invalid as there is Provincial Legislation which deals with the same issue and, therefore, the Municipality's by-law must be subservient to it. Libby Racansky, 3200 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2MI, addressed Council with respect to the Official Plan and Black Farewell Watershed natural heritage. Ms. Racansky states that the Gartner Lee Mapping Project for CLOCA 1979 outlined the most important natural features of the Black Farewell Watershed Wetlands. This information on the Courtice wetland locations was supported once again by MNR wetland evaluation and mapping done in 1997, 1998 and 1999. All development applications should adhere to Gartner Lee's findings in their planning application. All EIS, with the exception ofthe Birchdale Study, failed to distinguish between woodlot and wetland for their own gain. Local and Regional Official Plans clearly indicate that over 65% of the area which was included in the Courtice Urban Boundary is highly sensitive. It would be logical that the leftover 35%, of which most ofthe area was already developed as estate or large residential lots, would be developed the same way. However, this is not the case. Ms. Racansky is asking that Council reopen the Official Plan to protect the remaining area ofthe Black/Farewell Wetland Complex area. Resolution #C-2-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 8, I - 11, I - 15, I - 20, and I - 24. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated November 18, 1999. (Received for Information) . . '. Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 C06.S0 1-3 R03.BO 1-4 C06.SA 1-5 C06.AN 1-6 R06.NE 1-7 E05.GE 1-9 CIO.MO - 3 - January 10, 2000 Minutes of the Solina Community Centre Board dated November 25, 1999. (Received for Information) Minutes of the BOWffianville Museum dated November 10, 1999. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated September 14,1999 and October 26,1999. (Received for Information) Minutes ofthe Animal Advisory Committee dated October 14,1999. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated October 18, 1999. (Received for Information) Correspondence from Mr. A.M. Lyall, 37 Jones Avenue, Newtonville, LOA 110, to the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister ofthe Environment, requesting a response to his letter regarding the proposed Newtonville Dump. Mr. Lyall indicates that there are three schools that trucks would have to pass and he can understand the school bus lines concerns. Mr. Lyall states that the Municipality of Clarington and the Region of Durham do not want the dump but the Ministry seems bound and bent that we are going to repeat the process for the sixth time. It is costing the ratepayers hard earned money to try to stop what has already been said no to five times. IfMr. Lovekin does not obey all the regulations now does this auger well for the future? (Received for Information) P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on December 1, 1999, in considering correspondence from the Town of Whitby, passed the following resolution: "The Region of Durham be requested to fully consult with the local municipalities regarding the terms of reference of any Regionally initiated governance and service realigmnent review which may impact services presently delivered by local municipalities. " (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 10 L01.AP 1- 12 E05.GE 1-13 R05.VI 1- 14 A01.GR -4 - January 10, 2000 Sandra Kranc, Manager of Support Services, The City of Oshawa, advising that the City of Os haw a on December 6,1999, passed the following resolution regarding the Commercial Centre at the North East Corner of Harmony Road North and Taunton Road East: "THAT notwithstanding objections from Lynda J. Townsend, on behalf of 1001127 Ontario Limited, Derek Bowerman, 784 Taunton Road East, Robert Lupton, President, Millwork Home Centre, Helen Nault, 766 Taunton Road East, Nigel Radley and Arlene Slayer, 750 Taunton Road East, and the Municipality of Clarington, By-law 98-99 be forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board for approval." (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation, 1675 Montgomery Park Road, P.O. Box 160, Pickering, LlV 2R5, providing the Municipality ofClarington with a copy of the third issue of their newsletter about the Enviromnental Assessment (EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering A Return to Service project. (Received for Information) Margaret Rodgers, Curator-Director, Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, P.O. Box 52, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, inviting Mayor Hamre, Members of Council and senior staff to a lunch-visit at the V AC on Monday, January 31, 2000, to meet the artists and view their Millennium show. The exhibition is called "Material Support" because, over the past several months, artists with a connection to this community have worked with local industry to create artworks to issue in the year 2000. The artists are Jane and Ron Eccles, Steven Frank and Heather Rigby. The primary businesses are Goodyear, Blue Circle, BOWffianville Fabrics and Metal Supermarkets, with some support from BOWffianville Foundry and Tyrone Mill. (Received for Information) Barbara McEwan, Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, writing to Alan Tonks regarding the Transportation Workshop proceedings and advising that the Town of Halton Halls on December 6,1999, passed the following resolution: "THAT this Report dated December 1, 1999, be received; AND FURTHER THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board be advised that Halton Hills supports the need to have a GTAlHamilton- Wentworth Transportation Plan prepared; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 16 T08.GE - 5 - January 10, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT Halton Hills expects to be a partner in the preparation, review, and endorsement of such a plan; AND FURTHER THAT Halton Hills encourages the forging of a partnership with Federal and Provincial involvement to aid in making the plan affordable; AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this report be forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board, Local MPs and MPPs, the City of Burlington, the Towns of Milton and Oakville, the Regional Police Services Board, all Halton Chambers of Commerce and the GT A Mayors." (Received for Information) David H. Bradley, President, Ontario Trucking Association, 555 Dixon Road, Toronto, M9W 1 H8, responding to a letter that was sent to the Municipality of Clarington from CRASH regarding a proposed resolution on the impact of trucking policies on municipal roads and safety. It is their view, that CRASH has misrepresented whom they represent. CRASH claims to be the national non-profit association that works to represent the general public when governments establish regulations for the operation of large trucks on public roads. In reality, CRASH is a railway funded lobby group. The Canadian federal regulations governing truck driver hours of service are over 60 years old. They are antiquated, cumbersome and contribute to fatigue as opposed to preventing. So over the past decade, government, industry, the scientific community and other stakeholders have been working to develop a new regulatory regime that would increase the amount of rest for truck drivers; be based on science; and, be consistent with fatigue management. The Ontario Trucking Association has not, nor has it ever, proposed the use of longer trucks on municipal roads as alleged by CRASH. OT A will be among the first to admit that a heavy truck will impose more stress on the road infrastructure than a car. That is why taxes and commercial vehicle registration fees are so high. OT A is also sympathetic to the recent added costs for road infrastructure that many Ontario municipalities have encountered due to provincial restructuring or downloading. However, one point needs to be made clear - truckers pay their fair share of road user taxes. The Canadian trucking industry pays close to $5 billion dollars each year in fuel tax and vehicle registration fees. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-17 SOO.GE 1- 18 D03. -6- January 10,2000 To put this in perspective, all provinces and territories only spent $6 billion on roads and highways in 1997/98. Nevertheless, should the municipalities seek the support of the trucking industry in their quest to obtain more money from the federal and provincial levels of government for road infrastructure, they would find a willing ally. (Received for Information) Naomi Alboim, Secretary General to The Order of Ontario and Deputy Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to submit a nomination for membership in The Order of Ontario, our province's most prestigious honour. The Order of Ontario was established in 1986 as a means of honouring those people who have rendered service of the greatest distinction and of singular excellence in any field of endeavour benefiting society here and elsewhere. The award pays tribute to exceptional people who exemplify the highest qualities of achievement and excellence in their chosen professions or in community service on an international, national or provincial level. Nominations must be returned by the closing date of January 31, 2000. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham considered the declaration and protection of Pickering Airport Lands and, at a meeting held on December 15, 1999, Regional Council adopted Parts a), c) and d) of the following recommendations of the Committee. Part b) was tabled until the first Council meeting in June 2000: "a) THAT Report #1999-P-74 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; b) THAT the Region of Durham requests that Transport Canada move forward to declare the Pickering airport lands as an airport site; (TABLED UNTIL FIRST COUNCIL MEETING IN JUNE 2000); c) THAT the Region of Durham supports the "agreements with provincial authorities" approach which provides for affected municipalities to enact regulations to protect the Pickering lands for an airport; and . Council Minutes - 7 - January 10,2000 COMMUNICATIONS d) THAT Report #1999-P-87 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities in Durham, the Region of York, the Town of Markham, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Transport Canada, the GTAA, the Green Door Alliance, V.O.C.A.L., and other stakeholders involved in the consultation process." (Received for Information) 1- 19 Betty Irving and the Committee Members, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, thanking all those who assisted with this year's successful parade. They would like to thank us for providing the use of the old fire hall and also the use of the marshalling vests. (Received for Information) M02.GE 1-21 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that the Community Leader's Partnership Program (CLPP) 1999-2000 is well under way. All travelling arrangements must be made prior to March 31, 2000, when the program will officially end. Therefore, this is our last chance to get our application in and take part in this great learning experience. The Community Leaders Partnership Program 2000 is an exchange program creating the opportunity for municipal, business and community leaders from across Canada to share ideas and benefit from each other's knowledge and expertise on matters of mutual interest and concern. The program has already enhanced the appreciation of Canadian diversity and the exchange of municipal best practices. The exchange visits allows the traveling delegates to establish and broaden their network of community leaders from coast to coast. A01.FE . (Received for Information) 1-22 Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising of the FCM's work in securing a much-improved set of legislation and regulations by which municipalities receive payments in lieu oftaxes by the federal government and its agents of federal property. Payments in lieu oftaxes have been paid to municipal governments on federal properties for the past fifty years, owing to the efforts ofthe FCM. The federal government, although exempt from paying property taxes under the Constitution, has come to agree with FCM that the correct course of action is to pay municipalities in a manner equivalent to other taxpayers. A Joint Technical Committee (JTC) on Payments in Lieu of Taxes was initiated by FCM with Treasury Board and Public Works and Government Services in 1995. Following two years of negotiations and the signing of two agreements with FCM, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Alfonso Gagliano, announced a complete review of the Municipal Grants Act at the FCM Annual Conference in 1998. Fl1.CH . . Council Minutes - 8 - January 10,2000 COMMUNICATIONS The legislation was introduced at a rapid pace. On December 7, FCM appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources and Government Operations, regarding Bill C-I0. FCM was the only group making a presentation. FCM is pressing the Public Works and Govermnent Services Committee for a Memorandum of Understanding to the effect that the JTC recommendations have been put into effect. (Received for Information) 1-23 Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of the Enviromnent, advising that on October 21,1999, a new regulation came into effect which changes the approvals requirements for specific sources of air and noise emissions under section 9 of the Enviromnental Protection Act (EPA). He would like to inform us of some of the specific sources of noise, odour and vibration emissions which no longer require a Certificate of Approval, because some of them may exist or occur in our municipality. The regulation includes: P01.NO . . Race tracks; · Outdoor events, festivals or fairs; · Outdoor firearms shooting ranges, and; · Equipment used to mitigate the effects of an emergency declared to exist under the Emergency Plans Act. The regulation is designed to eliminate duplication, make the enviromnental rules clearer, and allow us to streamline the approvals process. It will enable MOE to deliver the approvals program in a more efficient manner by focusing on enviromnentally significant activities without compromising the protection of the enviromnent. (Received for Information) 1-25 Ralph Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, informing the Municipality ofClarington that he has had the opportunity to consult with his Cabinet colleagues on the proposals brought forward by Clarington, Hope Township and the Town of Port Hope, for the local long-term management of local low-level radioactive wastes. Ministers supported the communities' proposals for managing the wastes locally, and have given him a mandate to negotiate legal agreements with each community on the terms and conditions under which this would be done. He is writing to us not only to inform us of this positive development, but also to outline the next steps as he sees them. Mr. Goodale would like to begin negotiations on the legal agreements as soon as possible in the new year. Mr. Whelan is the Director General, Energy Resources Branch, Natural Resources Canada. E07.RA . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-26 D02.0A 1-27 1-8 OPAC Newsletter F22.TA - 9- January 10, 2000 His staff will be in touch with the Municipality of Clarington shortly to set up an appropriate time to meet. He would like to return to his Cabinet colleagues sometime next year to seek approval of the negotiated agreements and to seek authority to move to the next phase, which is the enviromnental assessment and regulatory review. (Received for Information) Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, forwarding, for our information, the appended Clause No.2 contained in Report No. 13 of the Regional Planning Committee headed The Oak Ridges Moraine - Towards a Long-Term Strategy, which was adopted, as amended. (Received for Information) Watson Reed, Manager - Licencing, Toronto District, Industry Canada, Spectrum Management, Room 909- 9th Floor, 55 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, M4T 1M2, advising that Industry Canada has instituted specific procedures to ensure that municipalities or local land-use authorities are aware of significant antenna structures proposed within their jurisdictional boundaries and that the Municipality of Clarington also has an opportunity to influence the location of the structures while not unduly prohibiting the development of radiocommunication facilities. They are also striving to ensure that local officials and ultimately the general public are better informed about the procedures and the role ofland-use authorities as it relates to the process. (Received for Information) Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Newsletter for the month of December 1999. Resolution #C-3-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) '. . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 11 Clarington Today M03.GE - 10- January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-4-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-3-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: 'THAT Marie Marano, Treasurer, be nominated to sit on the OPAC Board of Directors, should a vacancy occur." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-3-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, LlC 3A2, expressing thanks for the opportunity to publicize their volunteer recruitment campaign in "Clarington Today". Jennifer Cooke initiated the idea of using the actual recruitment material and was able to pull the information from a disc supplied by their promotion company. Over the past few months they have had I 0 inquiries and 6 actual registrations of new volunteers who came to them as a result of reading the article in Clarington Today. They were delighted to welcome these new volunteers. Resolution #C-5-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 15 Closing of Field Offices L11.GE - 11 - January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-6-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-5-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: 'THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-5-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Patrick W. Olive, Commissioner, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, advising that the community along with the Region of Durham, Economic Development and Tourism Department are extremely disappointed with his recent announcement to close several of his field offices, and in particular the Port Perry office, since this is the only one located in the Greater Toronto Area. Replacement by access to the Internet is simply not practical for the small operator, and does not reach the majority of his clientele. Resolution #C-7-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 Firefighters Association M06.GE - 12- January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-8-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-7-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a letter be forwarded to the Honourable Ernie Hardeman advising that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorses the position of the Region of Durham with respect to the closing of several of his field offices." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-7-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is forcing its members to stop working as volunteers in other municipal fire departments. The IAFF has obtained a legal opinion which states that in Ontario the union has the right to expel any of its members who are also working as part-time fire fighters in volunteer fire departments. Employment contracts often prevent expelled union members from continuing to act as full time fire fighters for the municipality that is their primary employer. Despite the concerns of many fire fighters, in a meeting earlier this month the Ontario Chapter voted to pursue this option. Various locals have begun to inform their members that they must cease working as volunteers or face expulsion - and the loss of their full time job. The IAFF has given its members until December 31,1999 to resign as volunteers. AMO has contacted the Ministry of the Solicitor General to make them aware of the problems and to seek their assistance in ensuring that Ontario's communities remain safe in this regard. To end the labour chaos within volunteer municipal fire departments that this ultimatum is creating, the Province must help municipalities to protect the rights of full time fire fighters to work as part time volunteers in other municipal departments if they so choose. !. . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-24 Low-level Radioactive Waste E07.RA - 13 - January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-9-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item 1- 20 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-l 0-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-9-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and referred to the Fire Chief for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-9-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Pat Breton, Press Secretary, Natural Resources Canada, advising that the low-level radioactive waste sites in Port Hope, Hope Township and Clarington are now a step closer to being cleaned up. The Government of Canada and municipal councils are ready to negotiate legal agreements for the local long-term management of these wastes. Port Hope, Hope Township and Clarington have each developed storage proposals for their own low-level radioactive wastes. The Government will negotiate separate legal agreements to carry out the projects with each of the municipalities. Following negotiations with each ofthe local municipalities, Minister Goodale will take the initial results back to the federal Cabinet to review the proposed terms of the agreements prior to signature, and to obtain Cabinet approval for the next phase of the project, detailed technical and scientific studies and regulatory review. Consultation will be ongoing. The projects must also be reviewed under appropriate regulations, including those under the Canadian Enviromnental Assessment Act and the Atomic Energy Control Act. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 14- January 10,2000 Resolution #C-II-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item I - 24 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-12-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-II-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Harvey Thompson, Port Granby Advisory Committee." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-II-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Resolution #C-13-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 6 through D - 11, inclusive. "CARRIED" . Council Minutes - 15- January 10,2000 COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 Correspondence from Jean Baylis, 3 Prout Drive, Bowmanville, L1C 4A3, reporting her disappointment to hear of an increase in dog licensing in Bowmanville. Not just an increase but a $5.00 increase to what she paid last year. That is almost a 75% increase. Ms. Baylis was in City Hall in September to find out about the dog tags and if any increases, decreases and as usual her early purchase. The ladies at the desk said no increases, no mention of microchipping and there was nothing posted. She called over to City Hall on December 6 to check and see if the 2000 tags were in and double checking the cost. The lady said it is now $13.00 with a $5.00 discount for microchipping. Ms. Baylis spoke with Councillor Young and found out that the increase was passed in June 1999. The least someone could have done was post the increases for all to see and decide about microchipping, licensing, immunization, early purchase or whatever they thought was best for them and their pets. But no mention, no apology for wrong information. Her other concern is not only the increase but also the cat licensing. If licensing is so expensive then she bets that no one will be licensing their cat let alone their dog. So if there is going to be licensing for dogs and cats at least make it acceptable for owners. Speak with your local vets about reducing microchipping, immunization etc. (Correspondence referred to the Clerk's Department) PI4.AN . D -2 Linda 1. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising that at the December 16, 1999, Full Authority meeting the members received the 2000 Preliminary Budget for information. The members requested that the budget be forwarded to the watershed municipalities for their consideration of the 2000 levy included in the budget. This budget has been prepared on the basis that the watershed municipalities will maintain the levy levels of 1999. The general levy for our municipality is $144,946.66. The Full Authority recognizes that municipalities are facing some uncertainties as they continue with the restructuring talks. In order to assist the municipalities, the Authority has forwarded the levy figures and are notifYing each municipality that the levies will be finalized at the January 20,2000 Full Authority meeting. It is important that our municipality's comments be received prior to January 20, 2000, meeting as once the vote is taken the decision is binding. (Correspondence referred to the Treasury Department) A01.GA . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 A09.CO D- 4 Fl1.CH D - 5 A01.AM - 16 - January 10,2000 Correspondence from Vivian L. Ambrose, 5191 Enfield Road, Hampton LOB 110, providing a petition from citizens of the Mitchell's Corner area about prayer in the Council chamber. They very much appreciate the stand that the Mayor and Councillors have taken to continue having prayer at the Council meetings. (Advise of actions taken in this regard) Sherry Bonazza, Darlington Soccer Club Inc. President, advising Council that she is the newly elected President of the Darlington Soccer Club (DSC) and identifYing items for improvement to Clarington Soccer Fields. The Soccer Fields at Darlington have become a lifesaver for the club, as they are experiencing tremendous growth and they are much appreciated. Darlington Fields have become the premier soccer facility within Clarington and are quickly becoming a major soccer venue within Durham and the GTA, based on both District and League requests they receive for hosting events. Over the summer their club hosts various tournaments at these fields which attracts teams from all over Ontario to our community. The upcoming year sees Ontario 2000 Games coming to Durham Region, with Clarington hosting Men's Soccer. This will be an excellent opportunity to showcase the Darlington Fields. She identifies several items for improvement to the soccer fields which the Darlington Soccer Club would welcome the opportunity to discuss with the municipality. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on November 26,1999, passed the Association's 2000 budget which provided that membership fees be calculated using the most current household data available from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and that the fees rates be increased by 0% over 1999 fee rates. Our municipality's fee of$7,105.00 was based on a total of 22,136 households as reported by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. (Correspondence referred to the Treasury Department with approval to pay the invoice) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -6 Oak Ridges Moraine A01.GR - 17 - January 10,2000 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising that on December 3,1999, requesting Council's endorsement of the following resolution passed by the Greater Toronto Services Board regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine when it amended and adopted Clause 1 of Countryside & Environment Working Group Report No.4: "THAT the Greater Toronto Services Board urge the Province of Ontario to ensure that no more approvals be given to proposed development or aggregate applications going through the process for six months in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and that during that period, the Province, in collaboration with the Regions of York, Durham and Peel, the City of Toronto and other stakeholders, prepare a Policy Statement for the Oak Ridges Moraine; and as well, the Regions of York, Durham and Peel complete their Long Term Strategy for the Oak Ridges Moraine; In the alternative, the Board indicates that it expects the Province to put a policy regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine into effect immediately, using the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine Alliance document as a basis. And be it further resolved that the Board further requests the Province to: 1. Immediately reconfirm the Provincial interest in the protection and enhancement of the Oak Ridges Moraine under the Planning Act; Immediately adopt the 1994 Oak Ridges Moraine strategy as interim provincial policy; Commit funds and staff resources to update the 1994 Strategy within 6 months; Commit to adopt a definitive Provincial Policy Statement within 6 months; Assist in the preparation of stringent performance standards to be applied to all developments and a monitoring program to measure the impacts of development on the Oak Ridges Moraine; Provide a scientifically based provincial groundwater policy; and Match funds that the Regions/Cities commit to the purchase of particularly sensitive areas on the Oak Ridges Moraine. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 OMAFRA Field Offices M06.GE L11.GE - 18- January 10, 2000 And be if further resolved that the Board also requests the Province to actively participate in OMB hearings to ensure the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine and of the Provincial interest; and That the Federal Govermnent commit funds and staff resources to assist in the protection and management of the Oak Ridges Moraine and recognize the important role the Oak Ridges Moraine plays in the Great Lakes' water quality and quantity." Resolution #C-14-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the resolution of the Greater Toronto Services Board regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine, Clause 1 of Countryside Enviromnent Working Group, Report #4 be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Brad Knight, Clerk, Corporation of the Township of Grey, R.R. #3, Brussels, NOG IHO, advising that the Township of Grey on December 20, 1999, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS recent announcements by the Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs have announced the closure of 35 OMAFRA agricultural field offices and proposes to replace the field offices with 13 resource centres, seven "co-locations" and six northern sites; AND WHEREAS the agricultural industry is presently operating in an era of low commodity prices and increasing public scrutiny and demands, the net result of which is an increasingly stressful enviromnent for our Ontario Farmers; AND WHEREAS the impact of the agricultural industry on the Provincial economy is significant as evidenced by the fact that 1996 farm gate sales in Ontario amount to 7.8 billion; AND WHEREAS the closing of OMAFRA offices and concerns about the accessibility of agricultural information and services raises questions about the Province's commitment to maintain a significant presence in the Ontario agricultural sector; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 8 Crime Control Commission Certificate M02.GE - 19- January 10,2000 NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Grey hereby petitions the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to cancel the reorganization of its field offices and that the Ministry should immediately commence a consultation process with agricultural organizations and interested stakeholders to ascertain the needs and requirements of our Ontario Farmers; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be circulated to municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their consideration and endorsement and that copies of their endorsement be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and their local M.P.P." Resolution #C-15-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the resolution of the Township of Grey regarding the closure of35 OMAFRA agricultural field offices be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Ontario Crime Control Commission, 25 Grosvenor Street, I st Floor, Toronto, M7 A 1 Y 6, announcing the third annual Ontario Crime Control Commission Certificate for Excellence Program. This is an opportunity to recognize the efforts of community groups, law enforcement agencies and individuals who have led the way in preventing and combating crime in Ontario. They invite the Municipality of Clarington to nominate two individuals or organizations from our community to receive the 1999 Ontario Crime Control Commission Certificate for Excellence. They suggest that the municipality consider nominating a law enforcement practitioner or team that has made an innovative contribution to the safety and wellbeing of our community; and an individual or community group who has led a successful crime prevention initiative. They look forward to receiving our award nominations as soon as possible prior to March 1, 2000. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Chalk River Laboratories ClO.MO - 20- January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-16-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington nominate the Durham Regional Police Services, 16 Division and the Newcastle Ratepayers' Association to receive the 1999 Ontario Crime Control Commissions Certificate for Excellence in recognition of their Newcastle Village Constable Pilot Project. "CARRIED" Pam Hillock, Deputy Town Clerk, Town ofNewmarket, advising that the Council of the Town ofNewmarket on November 15, 1999, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Newmarket Council endorsed the Resolution of the Ottawa Valley Economic Development County of Renfrew's Resolution at its meeting on November 1, 1999, regarding the impact of the end of operation of the National Research Universal reactor at the Chalk River Laboratories in 2005; WHEREAS if the existing facility if not replaced, it will result in an end to this type of research in Canada; WHEREAS the National Research Council of Canada and Atomic Energy of Canada Limited are proposing a new facility to ensure the continuation and augmentation of two critical functions now performed at Chalk River Laboratories by the existing NRU; WHEREAS the laboratory is needed for a testing facility to advance the CANDU power reactor design; WHEREAS the loss of the NRU Reactor with no replacement will have a devastating economic impact on the Province of Ontario and Canada; WHEREAS the loss ofNRU Reactor with no replacement will result in the loss of Canada's brightest and best research scholars in the field of testing and hinder Canada's transition to a knowledge-based economy; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-lO GTSB Workshop A01.GR - 21 - January 10, 2000 WHEREAS the Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL) is an Ontario-based science, technology, engineering and market company with commercial revenues of about $600 Million; WHEREAS the G.T.A. is home to 70 of the AECL's main CANDU Suppliers in Ontario and York Region is home to 15 of these companies; WHEREAS the new proposed facility will advance the health sciences (bio membranes, plastics, food and drugs) and could dramatically effect the future of Canada's health care system; BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town ofNewmarket: 1. THAT the Town of Newmarket strongly requests the Government of Canada to proceed with the development of the Canadian Neutron Facility at the Chalk River Laboratories. 2. THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area and our local members of Provincial and Federal Parliament, for endorsement." Resolution #C-17 -00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information. "CARRIED" Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater Toronto Services Board on December 3, 1999, adopted clause 2 of Transportation Committee Report No.6 directing that the Proceedings of the GTSB Transportation Funding Workshop be forwarded to all Councils in the GTA and Hamilton-Wentworth for their endorsement. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-11 Mercury Emissions S08.PU NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report January 3, 2000 - 22- January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-18-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Clause 2 of the Transportation Committee Report #6 be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Councillor John Filion, Chair, Board of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit, advising that the Board of Health at its meeting on November 15, 1999, had before it a report (November 4,1999) from the Medical Officer of Health providing information and recommendations on the Canada Wide Standard (CWS) being developed for mercury emissions from coal-fired generating stations. The Board of Health adopted the aforementioned report and, in so doing, directed that this report be forwarded to all municipalities in the Province with a population of 50,000 people for information and endorsement. Resolution #C-19-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Canada Wide Standard being developed for mercury emissions from coal-fired generating stations be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-20-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on January 3, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Vicious Dog Declaration Abernethy PI4.AN Report #3 Appointment of Inspectors HOO.HU Confidential Reports - 23 - January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-21-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-03-00 be tabled to allow the Solicitor to report on the validity of the Municipality's by-law. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-22-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report WD-03-00 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report WD-03-00 be passed, amending By-laws 89-173 and 92-87 as follows: a) THAT the name "Gregg Powless" be deleted from Schedule 'B' of By-law 89-173 and Schedule 'A' of By-law 92-87; b) THAT Mr. Joseph Bonura be appointed as Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington effective Monday, January 10, 2000, and that his name be added to Schedule 'B' of By-law 89-173; and c) THAT Mr. George Christenson be appointed as a temporary Plumbing Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington effective Monday, January 10,2000 to Friday, March 3,2000, and that his name be added to Schedule' A' of By-law 92-87. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-23-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Confidential Report ADMIN-6-00 and Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 be referred to the end ofthe agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #6 Outsourcing of Tax Bills F22.TA - 24- January 10, 2000 Resolution #C-24-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-02-00 be received; THAT the quotation for the printing, folding, inserting and mailing of tax bills from Cover-All Computer Services Ltd., Markham be accepted; THAT pending satisfactory service from Cover-All Computer Services Ltd., the existing mailing, folding and inserting equipment be sold as surplus equipment in accordance with the Purchasing by-law; THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A", attached to Report TR-02-00, authorizing the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to enter into the necessary agreement be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-25-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Confidential verbal report of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-26-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8: 15 p.m. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 25- January 10,2000 Resolution #C-27-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-03-00 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-28-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report CD-03-00 be received; and THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Colin Abernethy be upheld. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-29-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Libby Racansky be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-30-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2000-01 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Petro-Canada) . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 26- January 10,2000 2000-02 being a by-law to amend By-law 92-87, a by-law to Appoint Plumbing Inspectors for the Municipality of Clarington 2000-03 being a by-law to amend By-law 89-173, a by-law respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official and Building Inspectors for the Municipality of Clarington 2000-04 being a by-law to amend By-law 83-83, as amended, a by-law to constitute a Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Planning Act 1983 2000-05 being a by-law to enter into an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Cover- All Computer Services Ltd., Markham, Ontario, to outsource the tax bills "CARRIED" Resolution #C-31-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-01 to 2000-05, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton thanked Mayor Hamre and Staff for their work in putting together an excellent levee which was held on January 9, 2000. Mayor Hamre provided an overview of the Governance Issue and advised that following the Regional seminar scheduled for January 10 and 11, 2000, the Regional Chair will be visiting the various Councils and updating them on this very important issue. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS "Closed" Session of Council - 27- January 10,2000 Resolution #C-32-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be "closed" for the purpose of discussing personnel matters and a legal matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-33-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council, with the exception ofItem 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 be ratified. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell stated a declaration of pecuniary interest during the "closed" session of Council and refrained from discussion and voting on the following matter and the confirming by-law. Councillor Schell indicated that Section 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 directly relates to his employer Blue Circle Canada Inc. Resolution #C-34-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session as they relate to Section 2.6 of Confidential Report SOLIC-I-00 be ratified. CONFIRMING BY-LAW "CARRIED" Resolution #C-35-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-06 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings ofthe Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of January 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-36-00 - 28- January 10, 2000 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and [mal reading of By-law 2000-06 be approved. Resolution #C-37-00 "CARRIED" Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m. "CARRIED" .~/ 1 1/1:d~t~&~. YOR I ~- "'.