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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON February 21, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, February 21,2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Trim led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Councillor 1. Schell (due to illness) Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, 1. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Direction, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 7:50 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Young stated that he would be making a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 15. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-83-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 7, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 C06.CL 1-3 E05.GE -2- February 21, 2000 Terry Bums, 9 Claret Road, Courtice, LIE 1 WI, addressed Council requesting that action be taken to put into place a solution to reduce both speed and volume of traffic on Claret Road. Mr. Burns suggested the following actions be taken: . That re-routing of traffic to larger arteries take place as soon as possible as per the development plan for the area · That the intersections of Claret and Prestonvale, and Claret and Sandringham be equipped with 3-way stops or another form oftraffic control device such as speed bumps to ensure that traffic entering Claret Road will do so at a reduced speed, giving neighbourhood children a fighting chance · That only local traffic be allowed on Claret Road, Saturdays and Sundays Mr. Bums stated that the Public Works Department has already completed a traffic survey and he has been advised that the volume of traffic does not warrant stop signs by the standards applied. He suggested that perhaps the length of the street had not been taken into consideration when evaluating traffic volumes and asked that this decision be made at the level of the Council who is empowered to implement a resolution without delay. Resolution #C-84-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 2, I - 6, I - 8, I - 13 and I -14. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated February 1, 2000. (Received for Information) OntarioPower Generation, advising Council of their performance report card for the month of December 1999. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 CIO.MO 1-5 M02.GE 1-7 HI2.TR - 3 - February 21, 2000 M. deRond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town of Ajax on February 7, 2000, the following resolution: "THAT the resolution and action plan approved by the Region of Durham Council regarding the recent Region Study Retreat recommendations be endorsed." (Received for Information) Helen Johns, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, informing the Municipality of Clarington that they will be sending Bid Guidelines for the 2002 Ontario Winter/Summer Games and the 2004 Ontario Winter/Summer Games in the near future. The ministry is requesting bids for two complete sets of Games in order to allow municipalities greater time to fundraise and seek corporate sponsorship for the Games. The Bid deadline will be approximately 10 weeks after the Guidelines are distributed. The Games are held every two years and are the highest profile multi-sport competition for amateur athletes in Ontario. The Games provide an opportunity for Ontario's amateur athletes to develop their skills and move on to other provincial, national and international competitions. The Winter Games are traditionally held in March followed by the Summer Games in August. The Ontario Games offer substantial benefits to the host communities; in fact, previous Games have generated an economic impact of over $2.0 million dollars. Host communities gain recognition from across the province, generating interest in the local economy and increasing tourism. The Region of Durham, the first Regional Municipality of its size to host the Summer Games, will bring over 3000 athletes, coaches, managers and officials to the eight communities hosting the major sporting events in the region. Each community will have the opportunity to host at least one sport, creating excitement across the largest regional municipality in Ontario. (Received for Information) Allan Evelyn, Deputy Clerk, Town of East Gwillimbury, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, LOG I VO, advising that the Council of the Town of East Gwillimbury on January 10, 2000, passed a resolution that does not support a joint training facility for the GT A. Their Council does support joint training facilities provided it is within an area that would make it economically feasible. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 4- February 21, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-9 E07.GE Bernard Richard, Program Specialist, Radiation and Enviromnental Protection Division, Atomic Energy Control Board, following notification by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) that it intended to apply for regulatory approval for the return to service of the Pickering NGS-A reactors at the Pickering NGS facility, the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) determined that an enviromnental assessment was required in accordance with the Canadian Enviromnental Assessment Act (CEAA) before a regulatory decision on this licensing request could be made. Accordingly, the AECB drafted a scope of assessment document, which was issued for public comment in the fall in 1999. The "scope of assessment" document provides OPG with guidance and direction from the AECB for the conduct of the assessment, the assessment process and schedule, and the structuring of the enviromnental assessment report to be submitted to the AECB for review and decision. The AECB has completed its review of the comments received from the public and other stakeholders on the draft version of the document, and has issued the scope of assessment document to OPG. The next step in the CEAA process is for OPG to prepare a draft enviromnental assessment screening report and submit it to the AECB for review. The draft enviromnental assessment screening report will be made available to the public and other stakeholders for comment prior to its finalization. The public and other stakeholders will also have an opportunity to comment on the enviromnental assessment screening report when it is presented to the Board for approval, which is expected to occur sometime in the summer of 2000 or later. . (Received for Information) 1- 10 H12.TR Peter M. Crockett, President, The Ontario Traffic Conference, 20 Carlton Street, Suite 121, Toronto, M5B 2H5, inviting the Mayor and Members of Council to participate in the 50th Annual Convention. In 1950, a small group of municipal officials, traffic engineers and police officers met in Kitchener to discuss the need for a co-ordinated effort to improve traffic management in Ontario. Their goal was to develop a collective approach to Traffic Safety by drawing together the knowledge and expertise of those in the field of Enforcement, Engineering and Education. Fifty years later, elected officials, traffic engineers and police officers will be meeting at the Four Points Hotel, Sheraton Kitchener from June 4 - 6, 2000, to discuss today's traffic enforcement and safety issues. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-11 M02.GE 1- 12 M06.GE 1- 15 M06.GE - 5- February 21, 2000 Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising that the Provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs seeks input in the 2000 Ontario Provincial Budget. Municipalities and the Province share a common objective, to improve the economic outlook for Ontario, its communities and taxpayers. AMO has called on the Province to work with them to ensure that they provide the people of Ontario with better government at a reasonable cost without compromising representation and the principles of good government. The submission builds on the expectation that a balanced budget is likely. AMO sent the following five simple, key messages: 1. A balanced budget and income redistribution programs 11. The balanced budget and local service realigmnent support 111. The balanced budget and the regulatory enviromnent IV. The balanced budget and a new Municipal Act v. The balanced budget and infrastructure, the backbone of economIC success (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) issues decision regarding electricity rates. AMO provides the Municipality with a summary of the OEB decision on matters relating to the proposed rate handbook. (Received for Information) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, reminding the Municipality of Clarington and pet owners that they are required to have their dog on a leash at all times during their visit to the conservation areas and also are asked to cleanup after their pet (stoop and scoop). Currently dogs are allowed in all of the CLOCA conservation areas with the exception of Lynde Shores C.A. due to its enviromnental sensitivity. The Authority would like to thank the majority of dog owners that follow the two-metre leash regulation and also clean up after their pet when they visit the conservation areas. The leash regulation was put in place by the Authority not only to protect nature and pets but other people using the conservation area. The Authority is issuing a warning that pet owners that do not follow the leash regulation will be subject to a fine of up to $1,000. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 6- February 21, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 16 M06.GE Air Canada, notifYing Council that Air Canada and Canadian Airlines will add 30 new routes and 11 new destinations and over 380 more transborder flights a week. Starting in April 2000, customers will see a greater choice of convenient departure times in selected markets and more convenient connections. This summer, by realigning aircraft types and departure times, Air Canada and Canadian will be able to start offering new non- stop domestic routes such as Montreal-Edmonton, Halifax-Vancouver and Toronto-Victoria, along with an improved spread of daily departures featuring hourly service between Toronto-Calgary and Toronto- Vancouver. Air Canada's regional carriers and Canadian Regional Airlines will also significantly increase service in Ontario. (Received for Information) 1- 17 A01.AM Michael Power, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, thanking the Municipality for our continued support of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Our membership renewal has been processed and we will continue to receive all the benefits and privileges of AMO membership. Our ongoing support will ensure that AMO continues to speak for the betterment of municipalities in every part of Ontario. By combining their voices through our provincial municipal association, Ontario's municipalities are able to exert a level of influence over provincial decision-making that would simply not be possible if each municipality acted alone. Our continued support sends a strong message to the Province that municipalities are united in their determination to ensure that municipal governments are given the flexibility, the scope and the ability to deal with their own local issues. (Received for Information) . 1- 18 PI7.GE Carol Brown, Executive Director, Intercede Diversion Program, 40 King Street West, Suite 506, Oshawa, LlH lA4, updating the Municipality of Clarington on the status of the Intercede Diversion Program. At present, they are continuing to work with offenders and provide an opportunity for the community and victim to have a voice in the consequences given to those persons who commit low-risk crimes. At the same time, Intercede provides the offender with avenues that assist them with their rehabilitation process in order to divert them from their path of criminal behavour. The success of their model is demonstrated in their low recidivism rate which is less than y, that of similar cases processed through the courts. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 19 CI0.MO 1-20 SOO.SO 1-21 CI0.MO - 7- February 21,2000 J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that the Council of the City of Vaughan on January 31, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the City of Vaughan not support an extension for this term of office; THAT the City of V aughan does lend support for a four (4) year municipal term of office following the next term; THAT there are merits in amalgamation and that a transition plan be put in place after the 2000 municipal election to identifY firstly amalgamation alternatives, the roles, responsibilities and time frames of affected local governments; THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities involved, the Region of York and the Province of Ontario; THAT the City of Vaughan Council does not support some of the recommendations in the Mayors' Position Paper, respecting the lack of consultation with local governments, time frames and " process. (Received for Information) The Social Development Council of Ajax-Pickering, I32A Commercial Avenue, Ajax, LIS 2H5, providing Council with a copy of the Community Wellness Study of Durham Region. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the Region of Durham on February 9, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Regional Chair and the Clerk be authorized to execute a Street Crossing Agreement with W.F.I. Urbanlink Ltd. in a form acceptable to the Regional Solicitor and the Commissioner of Works; b) THAT Municipal Consent permits be issued to W.F.I. Urbanlink Ltd. for the installation of conduits at designated crossings of Regional Roads on the condition that no fibre optic cable be installed within the conduits until the Street Crossing Agreement has been executed; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-22 ClO.MO 1-23 ClO.MO - 8- February 21, 2000 c) THAT a copy of Report #2000-W-13 of the Commissioner of Works be forwarded to the area municipalities." (Received for Information) Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising Council that the Newcastle Ratepayers Association passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario are encouraging municipal amalgamations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Newcastle Ratepayers Association wish to go on record only supporting boundary changes or amalgamations that include the entire Municipality of Clarington, and FURTHER THAT, in the case of any amalgamation of the Municipality of Cia ring ton, the Newcastle Ratepayers Association supports only amalgamation models with Durham Region Municipalities. " (Received for Information) Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Halton, advising Council that the Region Municipality of Halton on February 9, 2000, passed the following recommendations: "1. THAT Regional Council endorse the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; 2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report PPWI7-00/CA-08-00, Halton Comments on the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution Concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine, to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and all Greater Toronto Area member municipalities." (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 Bowmanville Museum Minutes CI2.BO 1-6 905 Area Code AI2.BE - 9- February 21, 2000 Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated January 12,2000. Resolution #C-85-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item I - 2 be received for information. "CARRIED" Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, advising that telephone numbers in the 905 area code are projected to run out sometime in 2004. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has set up a relief plan working group to introduce a new area code in the 905 area. Considering the interest this issue may generate, if the Municipality ofClarington wishes to participate or be kept informed of the work being done by the 905 Relief Planning Committee, please write to the Secretary General. Resolution #C-86-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 6 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-87-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the Canadian Radio and Telecommunications Commission be advised that the Municipality ofClarington wishes to be kept informed of the work being done by the 905 Relief Planning Committee." "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 10 - February 21,2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1- 8 Clarington Girls Hockey Association P09.GE 1- 13 CRTC Rights- of-Way M06.GE The foregoing Resolution #C-86-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Shirley Farr, Secretary, Clarington Girls Hockey Association, extending their thanks to Marie Knight Stanley, Deputy Clerk, for her part in the receipt of monies in the amount of$I,384.61 from the Ontario Lottery Corporation. They appreciate the support of their league and the promotion of girl's hockey in the Municipality of Clarington. Resolution #C-88-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 8 be received for information and a copy be forwarded to Marie Knight Stanley. "CARRIED" Jena Cameron, FCM Policy Analyst, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, advising that FCM files submission on behalf of municipal governments regarding CRTC right-of-way proceeding. "Municipal governments must ensure that public land is used responsibly by everyone - including telecommunications companies - and that all users pay their share." This is the message the Federation of Canadian Municipal wants heard as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) begins a key proceeding to look at telephone and cable company use of municipal property known as rights-of-way. FCM is urging the CRTC to define clear principles of access from which municipalities may negotiate with telephone and cable companies. Resolution #C-89-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item 1- 13 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 14 CLOCA Receives 100 Acres in Land M06.GE D - 1 M02.GE - 11 - February 21,2000 Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising the Municipality of Clarington that CLOCA has acquired over 1000 acres in land donations recently. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority owns over 3,000 acres of enviromnentally sensitive lands in Durham Region, concentrated on the Oak Ridges Moraine, Lake Iroquois Shoreline, Lake Ontario Waterfront and the connecting valley lands. Wetlands, forests, wildlife habitat, groundwater recharge/discharge and provincially significant natural heritage sites are priorities for acquisition and stewardship. Recently 106 acres of enviromnentally sensitive land came under the Authority's protection through private donation and development dedication. The land acquisitions of 106 acres includes 86 acres added to the Lynde Shores Conservation Area and 26 acres by Olive Street and Townline Road, in Oshawa, known as Toad Hollow. Resolution #C-90-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item I - 14 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-91-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 10, D - 11, D - 12, and D -14 to D - 18, inclusive. "CARRIED" Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, Office Galleria, Suite 115,419 King Street West, Oshawa, LIJ 2K5, requesting the proclamation of March as Red Cross Month in the Municipality of Clarington. They would like to take this opportunity to increase the awareness of the community in regards to the various Red Cross services available to those in need. Red Cross is also requesting that Council allow them to fly the Red Cross flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre during this month. (Proclaimed and permission granted to fly the Red Cross flag) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 D02.0A D- 3 D02.0A - 12- February 21,2000 Beat and Edith Niklaus, expressing their concerns as to why they did not receive any information from the Oak Ridge's Trail Association regarding the proposed usage of the unopened road allowances. Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus own Part Lot 33, Concession 8, in Clarke Township. It is a large area of farmland and bush. The north end of their farmland abuts a road allowance between Concession 8 and Concession 9, for which they want kept unopened for the following reasons. They are already experiencing trespassers, hunters, dirt bikers who damage the fences and property. Any opening to the main road will not only allow, but encourage, more of the trespassers and usage by vehicles and unauthorized users. Last summer, Mr. Niklaus repaired broken fences for days. His hard work and material cost was due to the damage caused by irresponsible adults. He has put up 'no trespassing' signs, only to see them disappear. The Trail Association boasts that they do not trespass or climb fences. Yet despite this Trail not even being finalized, not only Trail Association members, but the Chair of this chapter of the O.R.T.A., have, as recently as January 29, 2000, trespassed on their property and climbed their fences. The Association has not given proper notification to the land owners as specified by Council. The Association has no regard for their own association rules, why would he expect any different actions toward the landowners. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) David and Susan Gould, 9004 Mosport Road, Orono, LOB IMO, advising Council of their concerns regarding the Oak Ridge's Trail Association. Saturday, January 9, 2000, they were surprised to see a group of people staring down their driveway looking at their house. Mr. Gould went to investigate and they drove off. He took his car and looked to see where they had gone and discovered that they were parked at the comer of Leskard and Skelding Roads. Mr. Gould went home and a group of people were coming from the west of his property; again he investigated to see who they were. They said that they were from the ORT A. Mr. Gould told them they were trespassing and to identify themselves. They did not and the police were called. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 4 M02.GE D- 5 M02.GE - 13- February 21, 2000 They carried on climbing over fences, knocking down small trees until they reached Mosport Road. They crossed the road and were heading for Leskard and Skelding. Mr. Gould took his video camera and went to that location. He videotaped them in the adjacent field. When they observed him they quickly headed for the unopened road allowance and proceeded to walk toward him. When they arrived, they climbed the fence and exited to their vehicles. Mr. Gould did identifY three of these people, one being Mr. Forrester. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) Kent Young, Executive Officer, Durham Regional Home Builders' Association, requesting Council to proclaim the month of April 2000 as "New Homes Month" in recognition of home construction and ownership as a basic factor in our economic progress and the quality of our lives. Brian Collins, President, will be calling hoping that the Mayor will be able to be a guest at their dinner on Tuesday, March 21, 2000, along with the other Municipal Mayors of the Durham Region and the Regional Chair. Their industry is a major component of life in our local municipalities and he hopes that we will take the time to recognize the significance of the Home Building participants by joining them on the 21 s'. (Proclaimed) Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting that Council approve the following street closings for the dates and times indicated: King Street from the west side of George Street to the east side of Scugog Road, Temperance Street from the south side of Church Street to the hole in the wall, and Division Street from the south side of Church Street to the north side of the Royal Bank parking lot. Also, Silver Street from Church Street to King Street to become two-way traffic during the times indicated. Maple Festival and May 6 All That Jazz Closings to take place from 9:00 p.m. on May 5 until 7:00 p.m. on May 6 Fabulous Fifties June 24 F esti val Closings to take place from 5:00 a.m. on June 24 to 8:00 p.m. (same day) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 M02.GE - 14 - February 21, 2000 Midnight Madness August 28 Closings to take place from 5:00 p.m. on August 18 to 12:30 a.m. on August 19 Apple Festival and Craft Sale October 14 Closings to take place from 7:00 p.m. on October 13 to 8:00 p.m. on October 14 Moonlight Magic and Tree-Lighting December 1 Closings to take place from 5 :00 p.m. on December I to 12:30 p.m. on December 2 Because of the on-going success of all of their annual events, and in the interest of public safety on these occasions, they believe that the Maple Festival and the Midnight Madness events also now require a full closing of the Downtown to motor vehicle traffic. (Approved provided the organizers apply for an obtain road occupancy permits) Marilyn Holm and Bob Attwell, Senior Development Associate, United Nations World Health Organization, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington support Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day on Friday, March 3, 2000. Many people are shocked to learn that arthritis is a crippling disease that affects an average of 1 in 1000 children under the age of 16 in Canada alone. This means that more children live with the pain of arthritis than either diabetes or cystic fibrosis. Juvenile Arthritis is very real to kids that have it. It can cause great pain and suffering. March 3,2000, is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Day, a day of hope and a day to show our support for thousands of children who suffer with arthritis every day 365 days a year, 2417. It is very easy to participate. As a partner in JA Awareness Day they are asking that each person donate a toonie and wear a blue ribbon of hope. (Proclaimed) . Council Minutes - 15 - February 21, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D-7 M02.GE John Laracy, Director, Resource Development, Young Women's Christian Association, requesting permission to sell their silk lapel daisies and bookmarks at the Municipal Administrative Centre. The Oshawa YWCA will be launching its month-long fundraising Daisy Campaign on March 8 in conjunction with International Women's Day. This day is a worldwide event promoting the prevention of violence against women in our society. As Durham Region's only provider of emergency housing for women and children, their annual Daisy Campaign provides an opportunity for the YWCA to encourage financial support from our community, while raising awareness ofthe issues facing homeless women and children in Durham. These are the children who are deemed at risk - the innocent victims of domestic violence, neglect and apathy. (Permission granted to the Young Women's Christian Association to sell silk lapel daisies and bookmarks at the Municipal Administrative Centre) . D - 8 F05.CA Craig Brown, Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, advising that at the Clarington Public Library's regular meeting of December 15, 1999, the Board adopted a 2000 capital budget and four-year forecast. The Board approved this budget for submission to Council. The Library Board's capital budget request for 2000 is $70,000. This request is hereby submitted to Council in accordance with By-law 85-85. The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background material for this request. That documentation in print and, where necessary, in computer-readable form has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall capital budget presentation materials which will come before members of Council in the course of the budget process. (Correspondence referred to the Treasurer for inclusion with the 2000 budget) D- 9 M02.GE Eric Greenspoon, President - Noise Watch, 65 Front Street West, Suite 0116, Box 35, Toronto, M5J 1E6, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington proclaim April 12, 2000, International Noise Awareness Day. April 12, 2000, marks the 5th International Noise Awareness Day. More than 25 nations around the world will be participating this year. As the world population continues to grow at an unprecedented pace, so too does the amount of man-made noise pollution. While air, soil and water pollution remain prime enviromnental concerns, noise pollution has overtaken them and become the most ubiquitous of all forms of pollution. Research continues to prove that noise pollution is a serious environmental and health hazard. . (Proclaimed) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-13 DOO.GE D-I0 Health Care M06.GE D-ll Amalgamation ClO.MO - 16- February 21, 2000 Umberto Sapone, Sapone & Cautillo, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201, Box 17, Toronto, M6A 2T3, questioning the construction and use of buildings at 3 King Street, Hampton. (Correspondence referred to staff for review and report) Louise Gartshore, City Clerk, City of Woodstock, advising that the Council ofthe City of Woodstock on December 2,1999, passed the following resolution: "THAT on behalf of the citizens of Woodstock, Council request that the Federal and Provincial Governments fund Health Care to sufficiently alleviate the backlog of patient waiting lists and in turn set up Universal Med Care to the standard acceptable to the OMA; AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement." Resolution #C-92-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Woodstock requesting the Federal and Provincial Governments to fund Health Care be endorsed in principle by the Council of the Municipality of Cia ring ton. "CARRIED" Denis Kelly, Regional Clerk, York Region, advising that the Council of York Region on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Report dated January 2000 entitled "Reforming the 905 Municipalities and the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) Maintaining the Momentum" was submitted to the Province of Ontario without the endorsement of any Council within the Region of York and public consultation; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that York Regional Council does not endorse the recommendations including the time schedule to implement the proposals in the Report; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -12 Ontario Senior Games M02.GE - 17- February 21, 2000 THAT York Regional Council requests the Province of Ontario to allow the nine area municipalities and the regional municipality an adequate time frame to investigate amalgamation options; conduct a review; undertake extensive public consultation and to report back to the Province in the next term of Council; and FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minster of Municipal Affairs and to all MPP's representing the 905 area; and THAT this resolution be circulated to all 905 municipalities requesting their endorsement." Resolution #C-93-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED" Bill Salter, Ontario Senior Games Association President, 1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 204, North York, M3C 3C6, inviting Council to apply as the host of the Ontario Senior Games - Provincial Championships, known as Actifest 2002. Actifest is a program of the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation in partnership with the Ontario Senior Games Association. The Ontario Senior Games - Actifest Games are held every two years and are the highest profile multi-event summer competition for seniors in Ontario. Actifest is traditionally held in mid to late August. Ontario Senior Games - Actifest offers substantial benefits to the host communities. Host communities gain recognition across the province, as seniors come to participate, generating interest in the local economy and increasing tourism. Mr. Salter has forwarded the Bid Guidelines for the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest 2002, which has been prepared in conjunction with the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture & Recreation. The Bid Guidelines outline what needs to be included in our Bid Proposal. It is anticipated that the 2002 host community will be announced at the Ontario Senior Games - Actifest 2000, which is being hosted by the Ottawa-Carleton Region August 8 - 10, 2000. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 Special Purpose Community Organizations CI0.MO - 18 - February 21,2000 Resolution #C-94-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be received for information. "CARRIED" Jayne Carman, Deputy Clerk, County of Brant, advising that the Council ofthe County of Brant on February 1,2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Agricultural Societies in Ontario are Special Purpose Community Organizations that have existed for approximately 140 - 150 years and have been established by Provincial Legislation (An Act Respecting Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations, 1988 - Bill 66, as well as previous Acts thereto) to provide various services including: to promote agriculture through programs and activities such as Annual fairs, livestock competitions, harness racing, agricultural awareness, etc. to provide various services and activities which promote the rural way of life to provide facilities which are needed within their mandate, but also provides local communities with a wide range of needed community facilities; AND WHEREAS the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), which is the lead agency responsible for administrating the legislation, has recently initiated a major review of the need and relevance of Bill 66 and also the programs operated thereunder; AND WHEREAS the review of the legislation and also the role of OMAFRA may result in Agricultural Societies having to pay municipal property taxes on their fairgrounds and further that any annual grants paid to Societies by OMAFRA could be eliminated; AND WHEREAS two very active Agricultural Societies are located in Brant County - the Paris Agricultural Society, which owns and operates the Paris Fairgrounds and the Burford Agricultural Society which owns and operates the Burford Fairgrounds; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 19- February 21,2000 AND WHEREAS the changes in property tax status would have devastating effects on both Agricultural Societies which might lead to payments of between 10 percent of the Society's annual revenues being held in taxes; AND WHEREAS the two Agricultural Societies in Brant County are major contributors to our local community in terms of tourism and economic development, as well as facilities that are made available to individuals, groups, businesses and organizations; AND WHEREAS the two local Agricultural Societies have made it very clear to County Council that the organizations could not survive ifthey had to pay property taxes on their grounds and further the members of both organizations would be unwilling to donate countless hours of volunteer time if any tax dollars had to be paid on volunteer efforts to maintain community facilities as well as operate needed community programs and services; AND WHEREAS the loss of any fairs, programs, activities, facilities or equipment would have major detrimental effects on our Brant County communities, as well as potentially creating the need for the County to divert additional tax dollars to operate and maintain facilities as well as services that were formerly provided by volunteers; AND WHEREAS the possible loss of any fair or fairgrounds and also the need for any tax dollars to be rediverted is totally unacceptable to County Council; NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant respectfully petitions the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to instruct Ministry staffto cease and desist any review of the legislation affecting Agricultural Societies and Horticultural Organizations which would lead to the elimination of tax exempt status of Society owned fairgrounds; AND FURTHER THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Brant requests the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to reinstate the full amount of grant funding that assists Agricultural Societies, it being recognized that the recent annual payments for approximately 240 Agricultural Societies and 230 Horticultural Organizations across the Province amounts to only 1.2 million dollars per year; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 15 CRF Funding Issue for Farmland CIO.MO - 20- February 21, 2000 AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, all municipalities in Ontario, and all MPPs in the Province for their support and action." Resolution #C-95-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Brant regarding Agricultural Societies in Ontario be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 15 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Young advised that his family owns land on which a managed forest is located. Gordon M. Burns, Clerk, Town of North Perth, advising that the Council of the Town of North Perth on February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS, the Town of North Perth experienced a funding deficiency with regard to the Local Services Realignment (LSR) as part of the Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF) for 1998 and 1999; and WHEREAS, the calculation of the FarmlandlManaged Forest Rebate did not equitably take into account the effect of the changes and shifts in assessment under the Current Value Assessment (CV A); and WHEREAS, the tax ratios have resulted in further shifts in taxes between tax classes in an effort to finance the revenue deficiency created by the Farmland/Managed Forest Rebate creating unfair tax burdens; and WHEREAS, the comparative tax calculation has been complicated and obscured by the LSR, the CV A, tax ratios and supposed tax room; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-16 Special Circumstances Funding M06.GE - 21 - February 21,2000 WHEREAS, the net result is that the Town of North Perth is left without adequate funding and without tax room; and WHEREAS, the Council and staff of the Town of North Perth have brought this issue to the attention of the Minister of Finance, the Minster of Municipal Affairs and the local MLA on numerous occasions without a satisfactory response; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of North Perth hereby: 1. Petitions the Province of Ontario, through the Minister of Finance, to retroactively fund the revenue deficiency created by the LSR Farmland/Managed Forest Rebate calculation, for all affected municipalities in rural Ontario 2. Insists that action on this matter be taken immediately to enable planning and financing considerations for fiscal year 2000 FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all rural municipalities in Ontario, to related Farm Business Organizations and to related Municipal Organizations for their consideration, support and action." Resolution #C-96-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" W.M. Bouma, Clerk-Administrator, County of Hastings, advising that the Council of the County of Hastings on January 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has downloaded Ontario Works, land ambulance, social housing, child care and Provincial Offences programs to the County of Hastings through the Consolidated Municipal Services Management Agreement; AND WHEREAS the County of Hastings is responsible for providing staff, accommodation and studies on how to most effectively implement these programs; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 17 Cat Licensing PI4.AN D-18 2- Tier System CI0.MO - 22- February 21, 2000 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Hastings petition the Government to reinstate Special Circumstances Funding to cover transitional and implementation costs for these downloaded services. Further that a copy of this special resolution be circulated to A.M.O. and all other Counties with the Province of Ontario to request that they petition the Provincial Government in support of this request." Resolution #C-97-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing resolution of the County of Hastings requesting the reinstatement of the Special Circumstances Funding be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" David A. Smith, Arthur Street, Newcastle, advising Council that he is agreeing with an article in the local newspaper regarding Clarington cat licensing as being a "money grab" by local politicians. There seems to have been very little public input, and seemed to have been rushed through, instead of letting the public become involved over a period of a couple of years. It is up to our local representatives to 'hold the line' on all increases, to stop marking us pay additional fees, parking fees, etc. The Municipality has done a lot of good but he thinks that we have made an error. Resolution #C-98-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information. "CARRIED" P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the Region of Durham on January 26, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Report of the Facilitator, Action Plan and following recommendations, from the Regional Council Study Retreat of January 11-12,2000, be adopted by Regional Council and forwarded to the eight Area Municipalities for endorsement: . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 23- February 21, 2000 1. THAT a modified 2-tier system of Regional Government be retained in Durham, with a slimmed-down Region acting as an agent of the lower tier; 2. THAT, recognizing the Province's direction in pursuing a reduction in the number of municipalities, the Region supports and encourages potential amalgamations or governance reform processes to be determined by June 30, 2000, with a final report by June 30, 2001; 3. THAT the Region endorses the Public Works W.D.W. review and progress to date and directs staff to continue the process with all Area Municipalities with a comprehensive decision report to be tabled at Regional Council and the Area Municipal Councils by May 31, 2000; 4. THAT the Region endorses the early completion and implementation of the Durham Insurance Pool by no later than March 31, 2000 and requests that Pickering and Oshawa Council endorse participating so that taxpayers savings can be maximized; 5. THAT the Region requests that the P.O.A. process be completed and dealt with by all Councils no later than April 1,2000, so that implementation can be started April 1, 2001, with projected revenues of $4.0 M to the Region and Area Municipalities; 6. THAT, in order to strengthen the Area Municipal Fire Services, the Region encourage the Fire Chiefs to investigate, prioritize and report on the following items: Development of a joint emergency medical services training program. 11 Joint purchase of fire flashover simulation equipment. 111 Development of automatic aid response programs. IV Participation in Regional co-operative purchasing group. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 24- February 21, 2000 v Joint fire communications resource centre. VI Development of a Regional arson investigation task force. Vll Joint purchase of aerial apparatus with the York Region co-operative purchasing group. 7 . THAT the Regional Council will review the issue of the number of politicians in Durham Region after the receipt of the local government studies and their outcomes, and will determine if further changes are needed. As well, at that time, the issue of direct, or indirect, election of the Region Chair will be reviewed. 8. THAT the Regional Council strike a Committee comprised of the Regional Chair, and eight Mayors to review our involvement with the G.T.S.B. and to consult with the Regional Council and Area Municipal Councils to form a position with respect to G.T.S.B. reform." Resolution #C-99-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham with respect to the Regional Municipality of Durham's Action Plan for restructuring be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report February 14,2000 Blue Circle Canada Inc. L04.BL - 25- February 21,2000 Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre X Resolution #C-I 00-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 14,2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-I0I-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report SOLIC-I-OO be received; and THAT a by-law be passed to authorize the Mayor and Clerk, on behalf of the Municipality, to execute an agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997, to extend the "Unwinding Date" from February 29, 2000 to April 30, 2000, with all other terms and conditions to remain the same and time to remain of the essence. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 26- February 21, 2000 Resolution #C-I02-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Director of Community Services be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rezoning Application Eric Cameron DI4.DEV.98.061 Resolution #C-I03-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report PD-016-00 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-l 04-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report PD-016-00 be received; THAT the request submitted by Eric Cameron for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol from the subject lands be approved and that the amending By-law attached to Report PD-016-00 be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT a copy of Report PD-016-00 be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department; THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-O 16-00 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 27- February 21, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Rationalizing Transit Service T03. Resolution #C-l 05-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report WD-14-00 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-l 06-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report WD-14-00 be received; THAT Council take the opportunity through this report, WD-14-00, to comment on the Highway No. 2/Highway 401 transit report and recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee, prior to the end of February 2000; THAT Council agree in principle with Report WD-14-00 and recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee to foster continued discussions towards implementing service improvements; and THAT a copy of Report WD-14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee. "DEFEATED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre X . . . Council Minutes - 28- February 21, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-l 07 -00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report WD-14-00 be received; THAT the recommendations prepared by ENTRA Consultants and the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee form the basis for further discussions and implementation by the transit operators in Durham toward the achievement of service improvements, but that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington not support the use of tax dollars to subsidize GO Transit fares; and THAT a copy of Report WD-14-00 be forwarded to the Regional Transit Coordinating Committee. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Council Member Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Absent Yea Nay Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Hamre x x x x x x x Resolution #C-l 08-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Terry Burns be received and referred to the Public Works Department for review and report; and THAT Terry Bums be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 29- February 21, 2000 Resolution #C-l 09-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2000-18 2000-19 2000-20 2000-21 2000-22 2000-23 2000-24 2000-25 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality ofClarington being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the Municipality ofClarington being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Pipe Crossing Agreement between Canadian Pacific Railway and The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington for the construction and future maintenance of a proposed storm sewer at Mileage 165.60, Plan l8T-88047 being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington being a by-law to assume certain streets with the Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington being a by-law to amend By-law 97-138 respecting the acceptance and assumption by the Municipality of Clarington of certain public highways shown on Registered Plan 10M-826 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Veltri & Sons, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the sale of163, 169, 185 and 1818 High Street, Bowmanville, Ontario . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS a) Regional Update - 30- February 21, 2000 2000-26 being a by-law to amend a certain portion of Plan 685 as not being subject to Part Lot Control 2000-27 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle 2000-28 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Agreement to amend the Principles of Understanding between Blue Circle Canada Inc., and the Municipality of Clarington dated November 3, 1997 2000-29 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle "CARRIED" Resolution #C-llO-OO Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-18 to 2000-29, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised that the Finance Committee has issued a zero percent guideline for the 2000 budget. Within that budget, the police will realize a ratio of 1 officer for every 790 residents. The standard ratio of 1 officer for every 750 residents is expected to be reached in the year 2002. Also, the police budget will include the acquisition of a helicopter. During the trial period, the helicopter has responded to 680 calls, saving a total of 4,200 man-hours and realising a 53 % rate of arrest. The Economic Development Office has received an Award of Excellence for the commemorative coin and also an Award of Distinction for the 25th Anniversary Projects. Councillor Novak advised that social housing will be coming to the Regional level under the umbrella of the Health and Social Services Department effective January 1,2001. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS b) Committee's and Board's Update - 31 - February 21, 2000 Mayor Hamre advised that the Works Committee has considered the budget for water and sewer and staff have included in this budget work for Zone II within the Municipality of Clarington. This work has been moved ahead one year from its original anticipated date. Mayor Hamre provided an update on the Governance Committee which the Mayors and Regional Chairs sit on and advised that John Weirsma, President, Veridian Connections will be making a presentation to Council on March 6, 2000, to address rate increases. Councillor Mutton indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority has approved a zero percent budget and have issued a request for proposals for revenue generating ideas. One of the ideas that has come forward is an Audobon golf course and work in that area is in its very early stages. Councillor Novak advised that the Bowmanville Museum Board has created a partnership with Ontario Hydro which will see students working with the two organizations during March break. Councillor Rowe stated that Friends of Second Marsh have held their annual general meeting and have a new board and some new staff members. They have contacted the Public Works Department to inquire about extending the Yellow Fish Road Project and are on the brink of some very exciting times with the Visitors Guide and web site nearing completion. The Visual Arts Centre elected a new Board of Directors at their annual general meeting on February 16,2000, and a new part time Assistant to the Director has been hired. The next show is scheduled for March 19 to April 28, 2000, being the 16th Annual Winter's Harvest. A Questionnaire 2000 has been prepared with which the Visual Arts Centre hopes to receive input from the community related to their programs. Councillor Rowe circulated copies ofthe outgoing President's address and the CuratorlDirector's Reports for Members of Council and the Chief Administrative Officer. Councillor Rowe advised that the Animal Advisory Committee is working towards an Education Program to address school children with respect to dog bites. Councillor Trim indicated that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority held a public meeting last week to present the Wilmot Creek Watershed update and on February 22, 2000, the Wilmot Nature Trail Committee will be meeting. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 32- February 21, 2000 Councillor Young advised that the Kawartha Conservation Authority has adopted their 2000 budget. At the annual general meeting of the Tyrone Hall Board, new members were put in place. Resolution #C-lll-OO Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss property and personnel matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-112-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Young stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-113-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-30 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 21st day of February 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-114-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-30 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-llS-OO - 33 - February 21, 2000 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:30 p.m. "CARRIED" ~ ~ " MAYOR (