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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/06/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON March 6, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 6, 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 Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 9:48 p.m.) Direction, Planning and Development, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Deputy Treasurer, N. Taylor (attended until 9:48 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 9:48 p.m.) Divisional Manager, Fire Department, G. Weir (attended until 9:48 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak stated that she would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Norm Monaghan and Kerry Meydam and Item # 1 0 of Report # 1. Councillor Schell stated that he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of the Port Darlington Community Association, Blue Circle Canada Inc. and Ian McNaughton as well as Report #3. . . . Council Minutes -2 - March 6, 2000 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING PRESENTATIONS Resolution #C-116-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 21, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" John Weirsma, President, Veridian Connections, 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, L 1 W 3R6 provided a presentation to Council with respect to the Veridian Corporatization. Mr. Weirsma explained the two distribution companies within the Municipality of CIa ring ton, corporatization issues and potential impacts on hydro rates for the residents of Clarington. Within the municipality, Ontario Hydro Services Company provides power for 13,000 customers and Veridian Corporation provides power for 11,000 customers. The shares in Veridian are broken down as follows: . City of Pickering - 47.6% . Town of Ajax - 35.5% . Municipality of Clarington - 16.9% The Corporation realizes assets in the amount of $137 million, revenue in the amount of$96 million, 59,000 customers and 114 employees. The Corporation is run by a Board of Directions of 15 members and this number will be reduced to 12 members come January 1, 2001. This Board of Directors must approve the rates which in turn must be approved by the Ontario Energy Board. New unbundled rates must be implemented November 1, 2000. A commercial rate of return of9.88% is necessary to meet the goals of the municipal shareholders. The rate impact rebate could limit the improvements to the effective rates of return from the current rate of 4% to improvement increment of 1 % annually until the commercial rate is realized. The fact that this is under consideration demonstrates the type of local accountability at work in Veridian. . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS DELEGATIONS - 3- March 6, 2000 John Abati, Resource Planning Technician, Kawartha Conservation, 277 Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4Rl addressed Council to request that advertising be purchased in the 1999 Bird Report. Mr. Abati advised that the Conservation Authority is approaching all municipalities to determine their interests in this advertising. Upon creation of the report, it will be sent to all municipalities in order to protect various woodlots and environmentally protected areas. It is the hope that production can be increased to allow for all schools and libraries in the membership area to receive copies of the report. Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with regard to the following resolution and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that members of her family reside in the subject area. Resolution #C-117 -00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for Hannu Halminen to address Council as a delegation. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to the next three delegations and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell advised that the delegations pertain specifically to his employer Blue Circle Canada Inc. Mavis Carlton, addressed Council on behalf of the Port Darlington Community Association, 119 Cove Road, Bowmanville, L 1 C 3K3 with respect to report PD-022-00. She advised that since the formation of the Community Relations Committee, communications between Blue Circle and the surrounding communities has improved, however this does not remove or prevent discussion between residents and their Council members. With respect to the increase in annual tonnage extraction, Ms. Carlton emphasized it is imperative that Council determines what is meant by "impacts on residents" referenced in Report PD-022-00. She suggested that perhaps this is a job that could be referred to the Community Relations Committee. Residents in the area still have concerns about dust, noise, blasting and vibration. Council Minutes . DELEGATIONS . . -4- March 6, 2000 The dust suppression methods used this year during the removal of the overburden have been nowhere near as satisfactory as was the case in the previous year. This has been acknowledged but the situation has not been remedied. Concerns have been expressed recently about blasting. At a September 23, 1999, open house, residents asked that mobile blast monitoring be initiated through the Community Relations Committee but no action has been taken on this issue to date. She is requesting that a mobile station be added to the conditions in the staff recommendations. Ms. Carlton indicated that it is critical that Council clearly indicate what will be done if Blue Circle's continuing operations result in impacts on the residential communities in spite of conditions proposed by staff. Lynn Davidson, Blue Circle Canada Inc., 400 Waverly Road South, Bowmanville, Ll C 3K3 addressed Council together with Ian McNaughton, McNaughton Hermsen Britton Clarkson, Planning Consultants in support of the recommendations contained in Report PD-022-00. Ms. Davidson advised that the Community Relations Committee has been a positive vehicle for both Blue Circle Canada Inc. and the residents of the area and stated that Blue Circle is interested in continuing with this process. Mr. McNaughton spoke in support of the recommendations and requested an opportunity to speak with staff and Ontario Hydro with respect to the mobile blast monitoring which the Port Darlington Community Association has requested. Bill Humber, 15 Beech Street, Bowmanville, LlC 3Al appeared before Council on behalf of the Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association, representing residents of that area bounded by Wellington, Concession and Liberty Streets. He indicated that during the past several months, neighbours in this part of Bowmanville have been meeting to discuss their concerns regarding the future of their neighbourhood including the aging character of environmental features such as trees, increasing traffic, concerns surrounding the historic ambience of the area and the impact of upgraded services. Mr. Humber advised that a meeting was held with Town officials on January 19,2000, which attracted over 80 people. On February 23, 2000, 50 residents met in the Clarington Beech Centre to formalize an Old Bowmanville Neighbourhood Association. A survey completed in January, asked residents to consider issues that have been privately and publicly voiced by many people in the neighbourhood. An overwhelming majority (88.5%) indicated that they would like a Comprehensive Analysis undertaken of the area which includes issues of Streetscape Design, public safety and history before any changes are implemented. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 5 - March 6, 2000 As a follow-up measure, a design team of four environmental engineering technology students has been consulted who over the next several months are assisting the group in developing some Cohesive Design ideas for their neighbourhood. Issues raised at the February 23, 2000, meeting, several issues were again raised which reinforce those collected in the earlier survey and expressed at the previous meetings. Mr. Humber recommended the following: . Create, in consultation with area residents, a streetscape plan for the neighbourhood to guide the process of development over the next several decades; . Ensuring that planned serviced upgrades conform to this plan; . Engage an arboreal specialist to collect an inventory of trees in the area and report on their health, future liability and the opportunities for a tree planting program; . Establish a series of immediate traffic calming measures. He asked that Council support the above recommendations by requesting a staff report on their concerns, designing a process to allow for an immediate detailed Streetscape Plan with significant input from residents and ensuring that such plan is in place prior to any engineered upgrades or other physical changes being undertaken. Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the following delegations, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion. Councillor Novak advised that members of her family reside in the immediate area. Norm Monaghan, 15 Westmore Street, Courtice, LlC 2H8 distributed to Council a package of information pertaining to environmentally sensitive areas in the Durham Regional Official Plan. In all of the documentation, the words "environmentally sensitive" are very prominent. He feels there must be a reason for this and believes that by having the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources finish the mapping of the Provincially significant Black-Farewell Wetland Complex below the dash line, which has been marked by the Ministry based on misinformation, will give the Municipality answers to their environmental issues. A formal request by Planning is required and this matter could be speedily cleared up. He is therefore requesting that Council ratify the decision of the General Purpose and Administration Committee related to this matter. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 6 - March 6, 2000 Kerry Meydam, 3828 Trulls Road, Courtice, LIE 2L3 thanked members of Council for their support at the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting to request the Ministry of Natural Resources to complete the Wetland Complex mapping ofthe Black-Farewell Area. She stated that if this designation is made in a timely manner, the Ontario Municipal Board can properly deal with the Blackcreek Development Application before it. Ms. Meydam stated that she does not want to stop development but she does want to ensure that no more of the wetland complex is impacted. Hannu Halminen, Blackcreek Developments Limited, 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl appeared before Council and requested that the recommendation of the General Purpose and Administration Committee relating to the mapping of the Wetland Complex not be endorsed by Council. He stated that this matter is before the Ontario Municipal Board and that is where it should remain. He has never disputed that wetlands exist in this area and stated that no lots will impact the large wetland in the middle of the property. Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has concluded that an extension to George Reynolds Drive will do less damage to the wetland complex than an extension of Adelaide Avenue will, therefore the Ministry of Natural Resources does not need to be brought into this picture again. Mr. Halminen stated that it is inappropriate for Council to interfere with this application at this time as it has been forwarded to the Ontario Municipal Board. Resolution #C-I18-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 9:23 p.m. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 C06.NE 1-3 M06.GE 1-4 R01.GE - 7 - March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-119-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 2 and I - 5. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated January 17,2000. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, 393 University Avenue, Suite 1701, Toronto, M5G lE6, advising that the AMO has submitted reports to Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) outlining solutions to deal with the impacts ofIntensive Farming. Ontario municipalities recognize and are very proud of the province's agricultural industry. At the same time, there are emerging environmental, economic and social issues arising from intensive livestock operations that create conflicts within Ontario's rural communities. Municipalities want a balanced approach and want to work with provincial officials, the agricultural industry and stakeholders within Ontario's communities to resolve these problems. AMO is proposing several initiatives: 1. Research; 11. Education and Communication; 111. Voluntary Initiatives; IV. Regulatory Framework; v. MonitoringlEnforcement. (Received for Information) William Humber, Chair, Old Bowmanville, Neighbourhood Association, 15 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3Al, advising Council of their organization. Neighbours in that part of the historic residential area bound by Wellington, Concession and Liberty streets in the old town of Bowmanville have recently organized themselves for the purposes of developing proactive ideas for the future enhancement of their neighbourhood. This initiative is partly in response to the future implications of increasing traffic and public works upgrades to sewers and water services, etc. Their primary goal is to develop a well-founded streetscape plan for the entire area which respects the existing character of the neighbourhood, and provides for the area's environmental and aesthetic enhancement. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 Hl2.TR 1-7 Ll1.PR - 8- March 6, 2000 They are interested in ensuring that future upgrades to area services occur within the context of a streetscape plan. They would also like to recommend the introduction of positive design features in response to traffic and public safety concerns. (Received for Information) Ross L. McDougall, Mayor, City of Belleville, inviting all OSUM members to participate in the OSUM 2000 Conference being hosted in their "Friendly City" on May 3, 4 and 5, 2000. The OSUM Conference is being held at the Ramada Inn on the beautiful Bay of Quinte and the Trade Show will be situated on site at the Ramada on May 3 and 4. (Received for Information) Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, thanking the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce for their letter of January 28, 2000. Mr. Anderson would like to respond to several ofthe Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce's points and clarifY the position ofthe Regional Municipality of Durham. When Regional Councillors adopted the eight resolutions at Fern Resort, they did so unanimously and were aware of the Oshawa Chamber of Commerce's position regarding governance. The recommendations indeed do not defme a modified two-tier system or slimmed down Region. Those issues are part of the discussion regarding future governance in Durham. They need to decide what modifications they would like to see implemented. In the fmal analysis, they will require cost analysis data and business case models before they are able to make an informed decision on what model(s) best meet these objectives. He would appreciate receipt of the data and existing information the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce has used to lead them to your position on a preferred model. The Region agrees completely with their statement "governments must be more cost effective, efficient and accountable to the people". This is exactly why they are conducting such a review process. It is the position ofthe Region of Durham that a two-tier system is the most realistic model at this time, particularly with all the major services added to the Region from the Province, and is in the best interests of their citizens. While at Fern they recognized it might be that some lower tier municipalities need to consider potential amalgamations. However, that is an issue that needs to be discussed and resolved at the lower tier level. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 8 C10.MO 1-9 P14.AN 1- 10 T06.GE - 9- March 6, 2000 Anthony Polci, Special Assistant - Ontario Office of the Minister of Transport, thanking Council for their letter dated January 5, 2000, to the Honourable David M. Collenette, Minister of Transport, regarding the hours of service for commercial truck drivers. The hours of service standard that currently applies to commercial vehicle drivers is being reviewed by a committee under the auspices of the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators (CCMTA). This committee is composed of federal and provincial regulators, industry and labour representatives and other interested parties. The task of the committee is to undertake a review of the current regime covering the work rules that apply to commercial vehicle drivers and to improve safety by employing recent findings in the areas of fatigue and fatigue countermeasures. It has been noted that the current rules are difficult to understand and enforce and would benefit from simplification and updating. The department shares our views that commercial vehicle drivers' on-duty hours should not be increased. Indeed, discussions by the CCMT A committee have focused on providing greater opportunities for drivers to obtain more rest on a daily basis by increasing the minimum off-duty time that a driver must observe. This being the case, a 25 per cent increase in mandatory off-duty time has been proposed, which would result in a reduced workday. This proposal has been well received by industry representatives. The committee is also recommending changes to several other aspects of the regime in order to provide further opportunities for drivers to rest and intends to develop the text of a revised standard later this year. At that time, it is anticipated that information sessions will be conducted in selected locations across Canada. Subsequently, federal and provincial governments will consider the committee's recommendations. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated December 2,1999. (Received for Information) Mrs. Carveth and Mr. and Mrs. Eilbeck, residents of Mill Street South, Newcastle, writing to thank the Municipality for their quick and efficient service in clearing senior citizen's driveways of snow after a snow fall. They are most impressed, pleased and satisfied with the service. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - II M02.GE 1-12 E05.GE 1- 13 T03.GE - 10- March 6, 2000 J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, advising that the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority has received a proposal for a golf course at Heber Down Conservation Area. Prior to proceeding with the environmental evaluation of this proposal, the Authority is hosting a public open house to provide an opportunity for their partners in conservation and the general public to provide their comments. The open house will be held at the Cullen Garden's Restaurant, 300 Taunton Road West, Whitby on March 9 and 10 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on both days. The proposal is to develop a golf course using 100 acres of land in the northeast section of the conservation area that is largely degraded and in the past has been used as a landfill site and gravel pit. The proposal also includes 60 acres of adjacent lands that are primarily worked out gravel pits and currently not under Authority ownership. (Received for Information) K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power Generation, providing Council with a copy of the fourth issue of their newsletter about the Environmental Assessment (EA) being conducted on OPG's Pickering. (Received for Information) CAA Central Ontario, 60 Commerce Valley Drive East, Thornhill, L3T 7P9, advising Council that it has been CANs policy to support an integrated and balanced plan for urban transportation, a plan that calls for investment in roads as well as public transit. Although the clubs were an active partner in the process leading up to the signing of the Greater Toronto Services Board Transportation Accord, they declined to sign the accord because they believe the GTSB transportation plan does not call for a balanced approach to transportation in the GTA. They are concerned that the focus of the GTSB, as outlined in its Removing Roadblocks study, is transit -centered and ignores motorists or proposes to penalize them. As they told GTSB staff, they agree with parts of the accord and disagree with others. We need a solution that is acceptable to the public and embraced by residents living and working in the GTA and Hamilton-Wentworth. Without a balanced approach in shaping the plan or widening the scope to include a multi-disciplined proposal, CAA can not, and will not support the GTSB Transportation Accord. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 14 CIO.MO 1- 15 A01.GA 1- 16 C10.MO - 11 - March 6, 2000 Bruce Taylor, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Pickering, advising that the Council of the City of Pickering on February 21, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Report to Council CAO 03-00, concerning the establishment of a Joint Fire Communications Centre be received for information; THAT City Council agree to proceed with Phase 1 of the Joint Fire Communications Project, and authorize the expenditure of $3,672 as the City's contribution to this Phase; THAT a copy of this Report be forwarded to the municipalities of Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and Clarington." (Received for Information) Linda J. Laliberte, General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising that the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority on January 20, 2000, approved the 2000 general levy as per the notification, which was forwarded to each municipality on December 17, 1999, with a copy of the 2000 preliminary budget. The general levy chargeable to our munic~ality is $144,946.66. The levy is payable in two installments, April 15 and October 15th. Copies of the Authority's 1999 financial statements and the Annual Report were forwarded also. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23,2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Province of Ontario be requested to provide funding to the Region of Durham to recover the legal and consulting costs to be incurred in preparing and presenting a defense with regard to the Gan Eden application before the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Tony Clement, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Honourable Ernie Eves, the Minister of Finance, the Durham MPPs, the Township ofUxbridge and all municipalities within the Greater Toronto Area." (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 12 - March 6, 2000 . COMMUNICATIONS 1- 17 ClO.MO P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham writing to the Minister of Finance, advising that Regional Council on February 23, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the preliminary timetable be approved for the 2000 Regional Budgets for Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage, Solid Waste Management and General Tax Purposes as set forth in Attachment #1 to Report #2000-F-ll of the Commissioner of Finance, as amended, which provides for Council approval ofthe 2000 Budgets and Regional Tax Rates on March 29,2000 contingent upon the receipt by the Region of the Provincial estimates for the 2000 Local Services Realignment and the GTA Pooling costs; b) THAT ifthe receipt of the Provincial financial data for the Local Services Realignment and GT A Pooling is delayed, then the 2000 Regional Budget Timetable be revised accordingly to ensure that the 2000 Regional Budget for General Tax Purposes and 2000 Regional Tax Rates are not approved by Regional Council until such time as the Provincial information is received and incorporated into the Regional Budgets; and . c) THAT a copy of Report #2000- F -11 of the Commissioner of Finance be forwarded to the Durham Regional Police Services Board, the Area Municipalities and the Conservation Authorities." (Received for Information) 1- 18 E05.GE Atomic Energy Control Board, Communications Division, P.O. Box 1046, 280 Slater Street, Ottawa, KIP 5S9, reporting to Council the radiation dose due to emissions from the Darlington Nuclear Station. Anyone wishing to receive copies of future editions directly from the AECB may do so by contacting them by telephone. (Received for Information) 1- 19 M02.GE Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising Council of the 25th Annual Maple Syrup Festival being held at Purple Woods Conservation Area on March 11 to 19 and March 25, 2000. With the approach of spring a person may be sure of several things; birds will be singing, sap will be flowing and pancakes will be flipping at Purple Woods Conservation Area. The syrup festival will be open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-2 4th Annual Bird Report M01.AD 1-5 Heritage Uxbridge Superbuild Growth Fund C10.MO - 13 - March 6, 2000 John Abati, Friends of Kawartha Conservation, Kenrei Park Road, R.R. #1, Lindsay, K9V 4Rl, advising Council that they are producing their 4th Annual Bird Report for Victoria County. The report highlights sightings, programs, natural areas and feature articles relating to a variety of environmental issues. In 1998, they had to eliminate some sections of the report due to cost. This year they are approaching all their watershed municipalities for their support. The ads run between $20 and $100 with revenues going to cover the costs of printing. Resolution #C-120-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of John Abati be acknowledged; THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support the endeavour of the Friends of Kawartha Conservation in the publication of their 4th Annual Bird Report by purchasing a $50.00 advertisement to help offset the cost of printing; and THAT John Abati be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township ofUxbridge, 51 Toronto Street South, P.O. Box 190, Uxbridge, L9P lTl, writing to The Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation advising that the Council of the Township ofUxbridge on February 14,2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS construction involving resolution/renovation of buildings provides opportunities for private sector job creation; WHEREAS restoration of heritage structures provides opportunities for training of skilled workers; WHEREAS the restoration/renovation of buildings contributes to the conservation of built and natural resources, extends their economic lifespan and represents a wise reuse of resources; WHEREAS heritage structures contribute to tourism's economic benefits; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 14 - March 6, 2000 THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT Heritage Uxbridge request that heritage structures be included in the proposed Government of Ontario's Infrastructure Program of the $20 billion public/private SuperBuild Growth Fund." Resolution #C-12l-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item 1- 5 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-122-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-12l-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to LACAC, to the three BIAs and to other Municipal Boards who may be affected. " "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-121-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Correspondence Item D - 16 was distributed to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-123-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 12 to D - 16, inclusive. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -I M02.GE D -2 M02.GE D - 3 M02.GE - 15 - March 6, 2000 Fred Upshaw, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council, P.O. Box 946, Oshawa, L1H 7Nl, requesting that Council proclaim Friday, April 28, 2000 as "Day of Mourning" in recognition of workers killed, injured or disabled on the job. The Day of Mourning was officially recognized by the Ontario Provincial Legislature in 1988. In 19991, (An Act Respecting a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace) passed through all stages of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Bill which now proclaims April 28 of each year as a National Day of Mourning received Royal Assent on February 1, 19991, and is now law. (Proclaimed) Heather Farquhar, Secretary, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road North, Bowmanville, LlC 3K4, requesting permission to set off fireworks on their property on Canada Day, July 1,2000. As in previous years, the fireworks will be set well back from the public in a cleared off field. There will also be two flat bed trucks which will assist as barriers and separate the public from the display. The fireworks will be supervised by a fireworks display company as well as a member of their congregation who is a fireman and several adults over the age of 21. The fireworks will be lit by a licensed supervisor from the fireworks company. This company will also be providing the permit. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain the necessary permit) J. Laing, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, P.O. Box 491, Bowmanville, LlC 3Z2, advising the Municipality when the Navy League Tag Days for 2000 will occur. As in the past, this is a major fund-raiser for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 Bowmanville, and their Cadets will once again be in uniform in front of businesses throughout Clarington. The days specified for the Tag Day canvassing are October 5,6 and 7, 2000. (Permission granted to the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps, #279 to hold their Tag days October 5 to 7, 2000) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -4 M02.GE D- 5 M02.GE D-6 M02.GE - 16- March 6, 2000 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Durham Region Community Care Association, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3A2, requesting permission for Community Care to once again canvas the local municipality in support oftheir Annual "Tag Days" on June 1,2 and 3, 2000. They plan to utilize their volunteers to cover locations in Orono, Newcastle, Bowmanville and Courtice areas. All dollars collected will once again go towards service provision in Clarington. (Permission granted for Durham Region Community Care Association to hold their Tag Days June 1 to 3, 2000) Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting that March 21, 2000, be proclaimed as the UN International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Participation by municipalities from all parts of Canada has become an annual tradition which he urges us to follow. Our society is changing and becoming more diverse. Appreciating diversity and showing respect and tolerance for everyone go hand-in-hand with human rights. Canada has become a good example to the rest of the world. At the local and community level where it counts most, municipal governments continue to lead the way. With the Department of Canadian Heritage, FCM urges all communities to make 2000 the best year in planning March 21 initiatives. (Proclaimed) Hilda Gatchell, Volunteer Coordinator, Organ Donation Ontario, 250 Dundas Street West, Suite 406, Toronto, M5T 2Z5, requesting that the week of April 22 through 29, 2000, be proclaimed Organ Donor Awareness Week. The Volunteer Committee of Durham Region was activated in May of 1999. Since that time they have worked to increase awareness providing speakers for Service Clubs, Church Groups, Women's Institutes, etc., as requested, attending Blood Donor Clinics, and providing information pamphlets and donor cards to various sites within the Region. Organ donation and transplantation offers positive outcomes for recipient patients as well as donor families. (Proclaimed) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 7 F05.CA D - 8 C12.CL D-9 C10.MO - 17- March 6, 2000 Craig Brown, Library Board Chairman, Clarington Public Library, submitting to Council the Library's Board current budget request. The request, including non-controllable impact items for 2000, is $1,235,705.00. The detailed budget adopted by the Board is background materials for this request. That documentation has been submitted directly to the Municipal Treasurer for inclusion in the overall current budget presentation materials which will come before members of Council in the course ofthe budget process. In submitting this budget, the Library Board continues its commitment to the provision of library service to all residents of the Municipality. Their 2000 request includes a provision for access to library service on Sundays and Mondays, days which they are not currently open to the public. (Correspondence referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget process) Gavin M. Stephenson, Secretary/Treasurer, Clarington Museums, Clarke Museum and Archives, P.O. Box 152, Orono, LOB lMO, requesting that Council fill two vacant positions on the Board one due to absenteeism in violation of Board policy. (Correspondence referred to the Clerk for appropriate action) Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, M3J 2P3, advising that the Greater Toronto Services Board on February 4, 2000, adopted the following recommendation: "The GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan for the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-Wentworth be circulated to member municipalities and other stakeholders for comments by April 3, 2000, and staff report back on comments at the May 26th Transportation Committee meeting." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and Development) - . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-lO P17.GE D-ll M02.GE D-12 Clarington Tiger Cats Grant FILCH - 18 - March 6, 2000 Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services Coordinator, Community Services Unit, Durham Regional Police Service, 77 Centre Street North, Oshawa, LlG 4B7, requesting permission to erect approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in the area of Victoria Woods. Through the implementation of Crime Prevention Programs, dedicated community volunteers work with police to help reduce crime in their communities. One such "Citizen Involved" Crime Prevention Program is Neighbourhood Watch. It is a project which employs an elegantly simple technique of "neighbours looking out for neighbours" to reduce threats of crime against potential victims. This letter is to introduce us to a group of concerned citizens who want to get involved in such a program. Through persistence, devotion and hard work, these people have made an honourable effort to form a Neighbourhood Watch within their community with at least 75% participation from their fellow neighbours. (Approval granted to install approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in this area) Don Yeo, President, Clarington Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, P.O. Box 42, Bowmanville, LlC 3K8, requesting Council to declare April as "Cancer Month in Clarington". He is also requesting permission to have a Cancer Society flag fly from the flag poles at the Newcastle Town Hall, the Courtice Recreation Complex and the Bowmanville Town Hall, with the official flag raising ceremony taking place at the Bowmanville Town Hall at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 27,2000. Mr. Yeo is also requesting that Friday, March 31, 2000, be declared "Daffodil Day". (Proclaimed) Gail Johnson, President, Clarington Tiger Cats, 76 Prospect Street, Bowmanville, LlC 3H2, requesting from Council that the Clarington Tiger Cats be considered for a late grant. A considerable amount of money is required to run a Minor Football Organization; for example equipment, field rentals, payment of game officials, League registration which includes adequate insurance, footballs, blocking pads, busing, etc. The Founder of this club is the same one who organized the Minor Football Clubs in Pickering and in Oshawa, so there is no lacking of experience in this endeavour. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-13 Transportation Master Plan T03.GE - 19- March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-124-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 be referred to the Treasurer for inclusion in the 2000 budget process. "CARRIED" Gene Chartier, Manager, Transportation Planning and Design, Transportation and Construction Services Branch, Region of Durham, regarding the Region of Durham Transportation Master Plan Study, Inter- agency Team Commencement Meeting. The Region of Durham is preparing a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) to help guide the Region's transportation programs and investments for the next twenty years and beyond. The Plan will identifY strategic directions for growth and the transportation system improvements required to achieve this growth in an environmentally and economically sustainable manner. The project is being conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA), and will address Phases 1 (identifY the problem) and 2 (identifY alternative solutions to the problem) ofthis process. The TMP Study is intended to satisfY the consultation and documentation requirements for any Schedule "A" and "B" projects covered by the Municipal Class EA. They plan to meet with the Inter- agency Team at least three times during the project. These meetings, in addition to written documentation, will provide us an opportunity to remain informed and give them our feedback as the project proceeds. They recognize that it may be necessary to meet with individual members during the TMP Study to discuss specific issues. Resolution #C-125-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 be referred to the Director of Planning and Development. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-14 Canada Geese P14.AN D-15 Child Pornography C10.MO - 20- March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-126-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-125-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and the Director of Public Works" "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-125-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Marcel L. Brunelle, Mayor, The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Whitby is experiencing on-going problems with the high numbers of Canadian Geese inhabiting their community. Clarington is one of nine G.T.A. lakeshore municipalities. He is confident the citizens of and the visitors to the parks and waterfront walkways in the Municipality of Clarington have all too soon discovered that the Canada Goose population has increased immensely and continues to encroach on their enjoyment of the outdoors. Mayor Brunelle has contacted the Canadian Wildlife Service requesting approval of culling and/or any other effective population control measures and financial assistance. He is requesting Clarington's support of Whitby's endeavour to remedy this situation and will be making the same request to other lakeshore municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area in the hopes that collectively we may persuade the Federal Government to approve such measures to control the adult molt population. Resolution #C-l27 -00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Wayne Arthurs, advising that the Council ofthe City of Pickering on February 7, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the City of Pickering and residents of the City impassionedly recognize the highest priority of protecting children; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 21 - March 6, 2000 WHEREAS it has been reported that the Canadian Council on Social Development in its report entitled "the progress of Canada's Children in the Millennium" notes that the child sex trade is increasing in Canada; and WHEREAS the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing an appeal from a British Columbia Court of Appeal decision that found the Criminal Code law against possession of child pornography to be unconstitutional; and WHEREAS the Government of Ontario has intervened to argue that Ontario must continue to have the authority to charge and prosecute child pornographers; NOW THEREFORE the City of Pickering and its residents respectfully request that the Provincial and the Federal Governments give the utmost priority to the protection of children from sexual exploitation as they deliberate this important case; and THAT this resolution be distributed to the Honourable Anne McLellan, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Attorney General of Ontario, the Honourable Janet Ecker, M.P.P., Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, Dan McTeague, M.P., Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and Save the Children (Canada); and THAT the City of Pickering requests that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario distribute this City of Pickering resolution to their membership requesting their support and similar resolutions to be sent to the Honourable Anne McLellan and copies to the City of Pickering. Resolution #C-128-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing resolution of the City of Pickering pertaining to protection of children be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-16 Blackcreek Development DI4.DEV.95.020 NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report February 28, 2000 - 22- March 6, 2000 Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 16 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that family members reside in the immediate area. Handout from Hannu T. Halminen, President, Blackcreek Developments Ltd., 1748 Baseline Road West, Courtice, LIE 2Tl, advising Council that he was not notified of the delegation that appeared before the General Purpose and Administration Meeting of February 28, 2000, regarding the Provincial Wetland Mapping. Since this may have an impact on his lands, he is requesting to be placed on the Council agenda to speak on this issue before a decision is made. Resolution #C-129-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-130-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on February 28, 2000, with the exception of Item #10. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #10 of Report # 1, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak advised that members of her family reside in the immediate area. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #10 of Report # 1 Wetland Mapping D14.DEV.92.020 - 23 - March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-13 1-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Item #10 of Report #1 be referred to a "closed" session later in the meeting in order to receive legal advice. "CARRIED" Special G.P.A. Resolution #C-132-00 Report of February 28, 2000 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee at their special meeting held on February 28, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORD VOTE" Recorded Vote Declaration of Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre X X Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #3 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that the report relates directly to his employer, Blue Circle Canada Inc. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #3 Aggregate Extraction Licence, Blue Circle Ll1.AG - 24- March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-133-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-022-00 be received; THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada Inc. for an amendment to their site plan under their aggregate extraction license, subject to: (1) the transfer of the Closure Areas A and B of Waverly Road to Blue Circle Inc.; (2) the release of the Temporary Public Highway (haul road) to Blue Circle Canada Inc.; and (3) the conditions set out in Appendix 1 to Report PD-022-00; THAT the Ministry of Natural Resources be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objection to the request made by Blue Circle Canada Inc. for an amendment to the aggregate extraction license to increase in annual tonnage from 3.0 million tonnes to 4.5 million tonnes subject to the conditions set out in Appendix I to Report PD-022-00; and THAT Blue Circle Canada Inc., the Blue Circle Community Relations Committee, the Region of Durham, Ontario Hydro, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, the Port Darlington Community Association and any interested parties be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-134-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Confidential Verbal Report ofthe Solicitor regarding a legal matter be referred to a "closed" session at the end of the meeting. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 25- March 6, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-135-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the presentation of John Weirsma be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-136-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the delegation of Bill Humber be acknowledged and referred to the Public Works Department for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Bill Humber be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-137 -00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 2000-31 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1984 as not being subject to Part Lot Control 2000-32 being a by-law to appoint Kenneth Sherwood as a By-law Enforcement Officer 2000-33 being a by-law to appoint Terry Beauvais as a By-law Officer 2000-34 being a by-law to authorize the executive of an Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Animal Licencing Services Inc. . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Ll1.GE - 26- March 6, 2000 2000-35 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle 2000-36 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Clarington Fieldcrest Development Limited of Plan of Subdivision l8T-99006 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of l8T -99006 2000-37 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year 2000 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-138-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-31 to 2000-37, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-139-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe WHEREAS gasoline and diesel fuel prices have risen drastically to all- time highs in recent weeks; AND WHEREAS the economic well-being of Canada is directly tied to the efficient and affordable transfer of goods and people; AND WHEREAS a significant portion of the per litre price for fuel is due to Federal and Provincial taxation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Municipality of Clarington request the Federal and Provincial Governments to consider a temporary reduction in the tax on fuel until the present crisis is over; ;. . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS City of Os haw a Official Plan D08.GE - 27- March 6, 2000 AND THAT this resolution be sent to AMO and all Ontario Municipalities for their endorsement; AND THAT copies of said resolution be sent to our Federal and Provincial representatives, the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Finance Minister of Canada, and the Finance Minister of Ontario. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-140-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting be "closed" to receive reports from the Solicitor regarding two legal matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-14l-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Clerk on behalf ofthe Municipality be authorized to submit an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board from the Region's decision to approve Amendment No. 66 to the City of Oshawa Official Plan; THAT staff be authorized to proceed to engage consultants to undertake a scoped retail impact study of the proposed development and report back to Council; and THAT $18,000 be drawn from the Working Funds Reserve Account for the above referenced study. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the following matter and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Birchdale Development - 28- March 6, 2000 Resolution #C-142-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the following Item #10 of Report #1 be tabled: "THAT the delegation of Kerry Meydam be referred to staff to make a formal request to the Ministry of Natural Resources to extend the wetland mapping forthwith and prior to the OMB hearing for Birchdale Development scheduled for April 10, 2000." "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillors Novak and Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-143-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-38 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 6th day of March 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-144-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-38 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-145-00 - 29- March 6, 2000 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:48 p.m. "CARRIED" ~~dt/ MAYOR