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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLLCALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON April 10, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, April 10, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano Director, Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 6. Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 20. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-179-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 27, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATIONS DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 C06.BO 1-2 C06.CL - 2- April 10, 2000 Mayor Hamre presented certificates to the members of the Orono Leafs, who recently won the All Ontario OMHA Midget "D" Championships. Mayor Hamre advised that she and John O'Toole, M.P.P., attended the opening ofthe Darlington Power Generation Office and Training Facility located at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. She indicated that the Federal government has awarded the 1999 Energy Efficiency Award for industry to Ontario Power Generation. Ron Collis, 177 Vail Meadows Crescent, Bowmanville, LlC 4T4, introduced Janet Pyke who, through the use of a multimedia presentation, advised Council of the Clarington Business Exhibition, which will be held on April 18, 2000, from 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex. This exhibition is an opportunity to invite the whole community to see what businesses in the municipality have to offer. There were no delegations scheduled for this meeting. Resolution #C-180-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems 1- 3, I - 6, I - 10, 1- 11, I - 17, I - 19 and I -20. "CARRIED" Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated March 8, 2000 (Received for Information) Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 21,2000. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes - 3 - April 10, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 D02.0A 1-5 A01.GR 1-7 CIO.MO 1-8 M02.GE 1-9 C10.MO John O'Toole, MPP, informing Council that the resolution from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority regarding the Oak Ridges Moraine has been forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Tony Clement. The Government recognizes the importance of the Oak Ridges Moraine. This is demonstrated on its reliance on the Implementation Guidelines for the Oak Ridges Moraine, which set direction for municipal planning documents and development proposals in the area. (Received for Information) Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting on March 3, 2000, adopted as amended the report from Steve Parish, Chair ofthe Procedural By-law Working Group regarding membership on Board committees. (Received for Information) M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax on March 20, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council endorse the Durham Provincial Offences Act Task Force recommendations that the Region of Durham be selected as the preferred POA service provider and that revenue be shared on the basis of the recommendations supported by eight ofthe nine municipal treasurers." (Received for Information) Paul J.M. Szabo, MP, advising Council that in 1996 he launched a National public awareness campaign on the responsible use of alcohol. Posters and brochures were sent to all members of the FCM and he was delighted that 55% of the municipalities passed resolutions in support of the Drink Smart Canada campaign. To date over 8,000 posters and 60,000 brochures have been distributed across Canada and he is very grateful for the support. The risks associated with the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy are serious and the consequences, such as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and other Alcohol-Related Birth Defects, are severe and tragic. (Received for Information) Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising that the Town of Whitby on March 27,2000, considered the following: "The Town of Whitby is prepared to enter into an intermunicipal agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities in the Region to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of, . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 12 C10.MO -4- April 10, 2000 (a) the Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole services provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; and, (b) the net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based upon taxable assessment." (Received for Information) Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk, Township ofScugog, advising Council that the Township of Scugog on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the Township ofScugog enter into an Intermunicipal Service Agreement with the Region of Durham and the area municipalities within the Region of Durham to provide for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act on the basis of: 1. The Regional Municipality of Durham being the sole service provider for the administration of the Provincial Offences Act in the Region of Durham; and 2. The net revenue from the Provincial Offences Act service being split 50% to the Region of Durham and 50% to the area municipalities with distribution amongst the eight area municipalities being based on taxable assessment; AND FURTHER, that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement and any other documentation necessary to finalize the Provincial Offences Transfer and that the Region of Durham and the area municipalities be advised accordingly." (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-13 A01.CL 1- 14 P16.GE 1- 15 D02.0A - 5 - April 10, 2000 Sandra L. Hanson, Director of Corporate Services, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, providing Council with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 1999, as approved by the Board of Directors on March 21, 2000. (Received for Information) Shelley Ryall, President of Durham Deaf Club (DDC), advising that they have been working to get legislation passed which will require that all buildings be installed with strobe lights for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Durham Deaf Club is a voluntary non-profit organization. The club provides support and advocacy for Deaf rights and political issues related to access and the rights of the Deaf. It also provides a variety of events for children, adults and Senior Citizens, workshops and presentations. Ms. Ryall would like to make a suggestion in laying charges for homeowners who do not put smoke detectors in their homes. The smoke detectors, which warn people of fire/smoke by sound, are not effective for the Deaf/hard of hearing community, people with hearing loss, senior citizens (old age), parents of deaflhard of hearing children or people who lost some hearing at some point in life. The cost of buying the smoke/fire detectors with strobe lights is from $129 each to $279 (US funds) with strobe lights and bed vibrator. The Canadian Hearing Society (CHS), Toronto sells fire alarms with strobe lights costing $159 each plus tax and it has to be installed by an electrician. The electrician could take a couple of hours so add possibly another $200 to the cost of the fire alarm. The question is how will we help people in getting them installed or to offset the cost. She is also questioning why there is only one TTY for all of Durham Region. (Received for Information) Ronald C. Lathan, City Clerk and Director, City of Burlington, advising Council that the City of Burlington on March 27, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Council for the City of Burlington endorses the Greater Toronto Services Board Resolution of December 3, 1999, concerning the Oak Ridges Moraine; and THAT the Clerk forwards a copy of this resolution 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- 16 D02.GR 1- 18 M06.GE 1-21 CIO.MO 1-3 Child Advocates C06.CH - 6 - April 10, 2000 Lynn Morrow, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Services Board, advising Council that the Greater Toronto Services Board at its meeting held on March 3, 2000, adopted Clause 1 of Strategic Planning and Review Committee Report No.1 and by so doing, adopted a Dispute Resolution Process and made provision for review and possible refinement of the protocol as part of the Board's statutory review process to be recommended by the Strategic Planning and Review Committee. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, announcing to Council that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Municipal Finance Officers Association have found a new way of doing business. AMO will be utilizing the expert technical staff ofthe MFOA to support its municipal policy interests in property assessment and taxation. This new way of doing business, approved by the Associations' respective Committees, will strengthen the policy and advocacy work of both organizations. A strong, united voice is critical when it comes to affecting change. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment, advising that the Region of Durham endorses the resolution passed by the Town of Whitby regarding Management and Control of Canada Geese. (Received for Information) First Annual Report of the Child Advocates' Committee dated March 16,2000. Resolution #C-181-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item 1- 3 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 6 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that her spouse is a part owner in the Courtice Health Centre, the subject of the correspondence. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 Courtice Health Centre CIO.MO - 7 - April 10, 2000 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of Regional Council on March 22, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the efforts ofthe Oshawa Clinic to locate diagnostic imaging services at the Courtice Health Centre be supported; and b) THAT the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Durham Region's MPPs, the Municipality of Clarington, the City of Oshawa and the Oshawa Clinic be so advised." Resolution #C-182-00 Moved by Council Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item 1- 6 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-183-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-182-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the resolution of the Region of Durham with respect to the Courtice Health Centre be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-182-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 10 Safe Street Act M02.GE - 8 - April I 0, 2000 Elizabeth Fulford, Executive Director, Durham Region Community Care Association, writing to Durham Region MPPs, regarding the Safe Streets Act. The potential impact of the Safe Streets Act on charitable fund raising has significant importance to Community Care's programs. Each year, a number of their local offices hold Tag Days as part of their annual fund raising plan. The Tag Days provide an opportunity to inform the public about their home support, mental health and respite services. They are also successful fund raisers. This year they expect to receive $30,000 from these activities. Materials have been purchased and volunteers recruited in many communities. They understand the need to limit personal approaches for monies that directly benefit the individual asking for money. However, they don't believe that the government intended to limit community participation in supporting causes of Registered Charitable organizations that service the community at large. They would hope that clarification regarding this matter can be made very quickly. Resolution #C-184-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-185-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-184-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request the Durham Regional Police Department to use discretion in enforcing the Safe Streets Act." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-184-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-11 Tennis Courts A19.0L 1- 17 Internet Initiative A03.CO - 9 - April 10, 2000 Kern Majid, President, Bowmanville Tennis Club, regarding the possible relocation of the tennis courts from the Clarington Older Adult Centre. The Bowmanville Tennis Club provides a very much needed community tennis facility that is one of the best in Clarington. The cost to the Municipality of Clarington is incidental since the courts and all tennis needs are funded by the Bowmanville Tennis Club members through their fees. The cost to current and future generations of tennis players in Clarington would be significant if the traditions of the Bowmanville Tennis Club are lost because of the possible relocation ofthe tennis courts. Resolution #C-186-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-187 -00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-186-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and referred to the Property Manager." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-186-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Doug Anderson, Durham Business News, informing Council of a bold new internet initiative launched right here in Durham Region a couple of weeks ago. They are bombarded daily by dot.com mania but by and large internet success stories have bypassed all but the major centres in North America. When he was approached a couple of months ago to help create the Durham aboutcity portal, he saw that the idea was not only brilliant but had the potential to really make the internet work for local communities. Mr. Anderson's job is to pull together the local content. They intend to assemble in one portal everything that anyone needs to know about Durham and its constituent communities. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 19 Lincoln M. Alexander A wards M02.GE - 10- April 1 0, 2000 They want to include the businesses, the community groups, sports, entertainment, news, schools, libraries and, of course, governments. For the first time, business will be able to create and update their own websites on-line at no cost other than a very reasonable hosting charge. Aboutcity will bring customers to those business with its own multi-tiered search engine so that people can search for a particular business locally by name or product, or broaden their search to the province and beyond. Resolution #C-188-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 17 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-189-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-188-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the correspondence be referred to the Marketing and Tourism Officer to include in the municipality's website for local businesses." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-188-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, requesting nominations for the Lincoln M. Alexander Awards. Every year this award honours two young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. One recipient of the award will be an Ontario senior secondary school student who is expected to be admitted into a post-secondary institution for full-time studies. The other recipient will be a youth, 16 to 25 years old, who is nominated by a community organization. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-20 Blue Circle Minutes C06.BL - 11 - April 1 0, 2000 The award is sponsored jointly by the Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and the Ministry of Education. The Honourable Janet Ecker, Minister of Education, is writing to secondary schools to invite them to nominate a deserving full-time student. The deadline for nomination is Friday, April 28, 2000. Resolution #C-190-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 19 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-19l-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-190-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and referred to the Fire Hall Youth Centre and to the John Howard Society. " "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-190-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Councillor Schell stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item I - 20 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement Canada Inc. Minutes of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee dated January 10, 2000. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 1 M02.GE D -2 T07.GE - 12- April 10, 2000 Resolution #C-192-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 20 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-193-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D - 3 and D - 5 to D - 9, inclusive. "CARRIED" Suzanne Elston, Volunteer Coordinator, Earth Day Canada, requesting that Council officially declare April 15 to April 30, 2000, Earth Weeks in the Municipality of Clarington. As in previous years, she would also like the opportunity to use the foyer of City Hall to set up a display of posters and brochures during this period. (Proclaimed) Ontario Power Generation, requesting that the Municipality of Clarington Council install a four way flashing stop at the intersection of Holt and Nash Roads. On February 24, 2000, Stan Mroz, a Major Panel Operator at Darlington, was killed in a vehicle accident. Stan was travelling north on Holt Road on his way home from work when the tragedy occurred. The intersection of Holt and Nash Road is a hazard known to many people. Since the accident, a number of people have come forward with concerns about that particular intersection as well as other traffic hazards on Holt Road. There are three specific, notable concerns: 1. Vehicles southbound on Holt Road are using the on ramp to westbound Highway 401. This on ramp is designed for the use of northbound vehicles only. 2. Heavy traffic on Highway 2 during peak hours makes it difficult to turn onto or cross Highway 2. 3. There is ajog in Holt Road at Bloor Street. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -4 FILCH D - 3 Senior of the Y ear Award M02.GE - 13 - April 10, 2000 Allan Gotlieb, Chairman, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting the Municipality of Clarington to participate in two important heritage recognition programs. The Heritage Community Recognition Program, now in its fifth year, recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to local heritage preservation. Participating municipalities have confirmed that the program is an excellent way to promote awareness of local heritage preservation projects and recognize the people who make them happen. This year, the Heritage Community Recognition Program has been enhanced to allow communities to recognize more people. Councils may submit up to three nominations - one in each of the heritage areas - built, cultural and natural. Also, nominations may include more than one individual where there has been a shared accomplishment. With support from London Life Insurance Company, the Ontario Heritage Foundation is introducing a new program for youth. Young Heritage Leaders enables communities to recognize young people, 18 years old and under, for significant contributions to heritage preservation. The deadline for all nominations is May 31, 2000. (Correspondence forwarded to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee and an advertisement placed in the local newspapers requesting nominations) Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, inviting the Municipality ofClarington to participate in the 2000 Senior ofthe Year A wards. This award was established in 1994 to give each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior. Recipients are individuals, who after age 65, have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community, without thought of personal or financial gain. The certificate, provided by the Ontario Government, is signed by the Honourable Hilary M. Weston, Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Ontario; the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister Responsible for Seniors; and the local Head of Council. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 5, 2000. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 5 Grant Request St. Joseph's School FILCH - 14 - April 10, 2000 Resolution #C-194-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 to Community Care, the Older Adults Association and the Wilmot Creek Community Association and also place an advertisement in the local newspapers requesting nominations. "CARRIED" Monica M. Hoy, Co-Chair, St. Joseph's School Council, requesting a grant for playground equipment for St. Joseph's Elementary School. St. Joseph's is currently undergoing extensive renovations and their school is presently housed at the Concession Street property which is now owned by Great Lakes College, but which had, in one of its many past lives, been the Provincial Boys' Training School. Construction is proceeding wen on Parkway Crescent and they anticipate being able to begin the new school year in September in their expanded facility. In anticipation of their move back to St. Joseph's, their School Council has undertaken various fundraising activities; namely, a chocolate almond sale, pizza lunches, a raffle and a Valentine's Dance and have raised over $8,000 with which they plan to purchase playground equipment. They would be very grateful ifthe Municipality would grant them the maximum amount allowed for such projects to supplement their own efforts and enable them to purchase as many components as possible. Resolution #C-195-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT a grant in the amount of$700.00 be approved for St. Joseph's School Council; and THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be forwarded to the Community Services Department. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 6 Tall Ship Millennium M02.GE D -7 Grant Request Kirby Centennial School FILCH - 15 - April 10, 2000 Andrea Adamson, requesting sponsorship from the Municipality of Clarington for the Tall Ship Millennium Challenge. Tall Ship Millenium Challenge Inc., is a non-profit Canadian corporation that is going to provide Canada with a great entry into the new Millennium by way of participation in the Tall Ship 2000 Race deemed the "race of the century" and OPSail the largest gathering of Tall Ships in history. To achieve this great entry, "Tall Ships Millennium Challenge Inc." and selected crew members are actively raising funds to support the 500 Canadian youth who will make up the Official Canadian Tall Ship Crew for the Millenium event. Ms. Adamson is one of the 500 crew members that have been selected to sail around the world. She will be sailing from Luenburg, Nova Scotia to Amsterdam, Netherlands, and return home 36 days later. This event is going to be very beneficial to her, increasing her sailing knowledge and other skills for future tasks. One of her future goals is to join the Navy and continue with her sail training. In order for her to participate, she will need to raise the funds to pay for her uniform, travel expenses and activities while on shore leave. This is a youth initiative that tries to promote opportunities for leadership, self-development and sportsmanship, as well as interest in Tall Ship youth training throughout Canada. Although Ms. Adamson's goal is to reach $5000, any amount of sponsorship would be gladly appreciated. Resolution #C-196-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for Andrea Adamson for the Tall Ship Millennium Challenge; and THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be forwarded to the Community Services Department. "CARRIED" Shane Hartwell, Kirby Centennial School Council, requesting a late grant to assist the School Council in funding for a new playground. The existing structures are old and are becoming potentially hazardous to the children who might use them. They are in the process of conducting several fundraising projects; however, as Kirby Centennial Public School is such a small school, raising the projected $20,000 needed to replace the playground equipment is an arduous task to say the least. As the project stands now, they have raised less than half of the estimated monies required. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 8 Municipal Drains, A09.DR D-9 Ontarians With Disabilities Act C10.MO - 16- April 1 0, 2000 Resolution #C-197 -00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT a grant in the amount of $700.00 be approved for Kirby Centennial Public School Council; and THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be forwarded to the Community Services Department. "CARRIED" County of Elgin requesting Councils endorsement of a legal opinion with respect to Maintenance Guidelines for Municipal Drains. Resolution #C-198-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that the Health and Social Services Committee of the Region of Durham on March 22, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the following resolution regarding an Ontarians with Disabilities Act outlined in Appendix B to Report #2000-MOH-08 and the eleven principles embodied in the Ontario Legislature's October 29,1998 resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, outlined in Appendix C to Report #2000-MOH-08, be endorsed; WHEREAS Ontarians with disabilities face many barriers when they seek to participate in all aspects of Ontario life; and WHEREAS there is an urgent and pressing need for a new, strong and effective law to achieve a barrier-free Ontario for people with disabilities; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 17 - April 10, 2000 WHEREAS Premier Harris promised, in writing, during the 1995 provincial election to work together with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee to develop a new law, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and to pass it in his fust term of office; and WHEREAS the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed a resolution on October 29, 1998 calling on the Ontario Government to keep this promise and to pass a law that is strong and effective by embodying the principles listed in the resolution; and WHEREAS Bill 83, the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which was introduced by the Ontario Government in the fall of 1998 but was never passed, was unacceptable in that it did not embody the principles in the Legislature's October 29,1998 resolution and did not require a single barrier to even be eliminated; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to introduce new legislation to enable persons with disabilities to participate fully and equally in all aspects of Ontario life by creating a barrier-free society through the elimination of all existing barriers and the prevention of new ones; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass this legislation, to be called the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, before the next provincial election; AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Government of Ontario be urged to pass a strong and effective Ontarians with Disabilities Act that embodies the principles in the Ontario Legislature's October 29,1998 unanimous resolution on the Ontarians with Disabilities Act; b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation and Durham Region's MPPs be so advised; . . . Council Minutes - 18- April 10, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS c) THAT Durham Region's area municipalities and Boards of Education, be so advised and their endorsement requested; and d) THAT this resolution be submitted to the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) for consideration at its 2000 Annual Conference." Resolution #C-199-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing resolution of the Region of Durham pertaining to the Ontarians With Disabilities Act be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED 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 NOTICE OF MOTION Councillors Trim and Mutton advised that they would not be proceeding with their notices of motion at this meeting. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report April 3, 2000 BY-LAWS - 19- April 10, 2000 Resolution #C-200-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on April 3, 2000, be approved with the exception ofItem # 6. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-201-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, 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: 2000-45 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1929 as not being subject to Part Lot Control 2000-46 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1994 as not being subject to Part Lot Control 2000-47 being a by-law to amend by-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle 2000-48 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Shoalts and Zaback Architect Ltd., Ontario, for the Architectural Services for the Main Branch Library 2000-49 being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2000-23 2000-50 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality ofClarington as public highways in the Municipality ofClarington "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Committee Appointments - 20- April 1 0, 2000 Resolution #C-202-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-45 to 2000-50, inclusive be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-203-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the following appointments be approved: a) Clarke Museum and Archives - Steven Cooke, Dana Kerr; b) Samuel Wilmot Natural Area Management Advisory Committee - Kenneth Bray; c) Transportation Master Plan Community Advisory Committee- Steve Wilson to replace Jessica Markland who has been appointed by the Region of Durham as an Environmental Representative. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-204-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss Item #6 of Report # 1 regarding a property matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-205-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 21 - April 1 0, 2000 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Councillors Rowe and Schell stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting; vacated their chairs and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-206-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-51 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 10th day of April 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-207-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-51 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-208-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:56 p.m. "CARRIED" /if/jR'~~zP . ... MAYOR ., ;" Izz.) \,------- /'