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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Absent: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON May 29, 2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 29, 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 (on vacation) Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 8:15 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Mutton indicated that he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item 10 of Report # 1. Councillor Novak indicated that she would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item la) of Report #1. Councillor Rowe indicated that she would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item 13 of Report # 1. Councillor Schell indicated that he would be stating a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3. . . . Council Minutes -2 - May 29, 2000 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-271-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 8, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-272-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on May 18,2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre commented on the excellent fireworks display which was held in conjunction with the Backyard Festival on Victoria Day Weekend. Resolution #C-273-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT a letter be forwarded from Mayor Hamre and Members of Council to the Marketing and Tourism Office and all staff who worked on the wrap up to the Backyard Festival thanking them for their efforts and congratulating them on ajob well done. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS - 3 - May 29, 2000 Penny Waghorn, Ontario Power Generation introduced Andy Keir who presented the findings ofthe Economic Impact Study of the Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Stations. The key objectives of the study were to identify: . the long-term economic influences of the ongoing operations of Pickering and Darlington on the host communities of Pickering and Clarington and other area municipalities in Durham Region, both with and without return to service of four units at Pickering Nuclear Generating Station; . the short term economic impacts of the return to service activities; the economic impact of making additions to or enlarging the used fuel dry storage facility currently in operation at Pickering; . the economic impacts of decommissioning Pickering and Darlington; . the combined economic impacts of Pickering, Darlington and the used fuel dry storage facility on the Region of Durham and its area municipalities. Overall the presence of Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and Pickering Nuclear Generating Station has not effected recent economic development plans of the area municipalities nor the current business development plans ofthe local business operators interviewed during the survey. The local Economic Development Officers and business operators that were interviewed credit the Generating Stations as contributing positively to economic growth in terms of employment and spin offs associated with employees' spending. Craig Ryan, Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, 27 - 1300 King Street East, Oshawa, LlH SJ4, addressed Council on behalf of the Association in support of the recommendations contained in Report WD-26-00. Mr. Ryan requested Council's approval of the report, stating that this will be a win/win situation for the municipality and the Baseball and Softball Association. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS I - I Lll.PR -4 - May 29, 2000 Chris Conti, Executive Director, Friends of Second March, 206 King Street East, P.O. Box 26066, RPO King Street, Oshawa, LlH lCO, provided Council with an update of the programs which the Friends are currently undertaking. He indicated that a major partnership has been formed between the City of Oshawa, Ducks Unlimited, Environment Canada/CLOCA and the Friends of Second Marsh. He stated that the role of the organization is rehabilitation and outlined the Trail Program and the Yellow Fish Program which is being undertaken. Funds for work in Solina have been realised from the Province and work on the Kids in the Waterfront Program which is to take place at Darlington Provincial Park is being completed. Diana Eastwood introduced Shelley Lawrence, John Howard Society, 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, LlC IT5. Mrs. Lawrence explained the workings of the Literacy Program which John Howard Society offers to adults between the ages of 16 and 60 in order to improve basic literacy skills. Because of funding difficulties, the program will be forced to close on June 30, 2000. Presently the program receives its funding through the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. In order to maintain the program, John Howard Society will require $23,000, an amount far less than the cost of the consequences in closing the program. Ms. Lawrence is requesting Council's support by sending correspondence to John O'Toole, MPP to show this community's support of the program. John Stephenson, 5300 Old Scugog Road, Hampton, LOB lJO was called but was not present. Resolution #C-274-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. "CARRIED" John Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, providing Council with a copy of the Local Government Options Study carried out by Mr. Gardner Church for the City of Vaughan. As an important stakeholder with respect to local government restructuring, our views and input are important to them. They are inviting us to provide our comments in writing before June 15, 2000. He includes a schedule of community meetings. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 5 - May 29, 2000 . COMMUNICATIONS I-2 Ll1.PR Robert A. Richards, President & Chief Administrative Officer, Ontario Property Assessment Corporation, providing Council with the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation's financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1999, as well as their first Corporate Report. These documents have been prepared as required by the Ontario Property Assessment Corporation Act. They are also reminding their members that they will be holding the Corporation's second Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the AMO Annual Conference 2000 in Ottawa. (Received for Information) 1-3 ClO.MO The Honourable Paul Martin, Minister of Finance, addressing the problem of petroleum product prices and federal taxes. He would like to point out that the recent price increases of petroleum products are attributable to a substantial rise in the world price of crude oil, not federal taxes. The price of crude oil per barrel has increased by two and a half times over the past year. Federal taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel have remained unchanged during the recent period of price increases. It is important to note that revenues from federal taxes - including the excise tax on gasoline and diesel - go into the Consolidated Revenues Fund. These revenues are used to support a broad range of federal programs that are enjoyed and valued by all Canadians - programs such as health care, post-secondary education, seniors' benefits and national defence. With respect to suggestions to reduce federal taxes on fuel products, Canadians have told the government that reducing personal income taxes should be the government's priority. The government has listened to Canadians. The five-year tax reduction plan announced in Budget 2000 builds on this government's commitment to reduce taxes. In particular the measures announced in this budget will reduce taxes by a cumulative amount of at least $58 billion over the next five years. He would also note that the indication of the personal income tax system announced in Budget 2000 will help offset the impact of price changes of products, such as gasoline and diesel fuel, on taxpayers. (Received for Information) . 1-4 E05.GE Ontario Power Generation, Nuclear Report Cards for all sites during the month of March 2000. (Received for Information) 1-5 Fll.CH Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Corners Park Soccer Club, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the grant of $1 ,500.00. This donation will help them offset some of their costs and help their club enormously. They are sure that all children participating in Soccer 2000, in Mitchell's Corners Park, and all future sports enthusiasts will all benefit from the municipality's helpful donation. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 CIO.MO 1-7 CIO.MO - 6 - May 29, 2000 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Council of the Town of Ajax on May 1,2000, passed the following resolution: "a) That a public meeting be held and a by-law considered at the May 15,2000, Council meeting regarding placement of the following question on the November 13, 2000, ballot: "Are you in favour of the Town of Ajax negotiating amalgamation with the City of Pickering for approval by the Province of Ontario?" YES NO And that the Clerk follow the general procedures outlined in Bill 62 to guide this process; and b) That a public meeting be held and a by-law considered at the May 15, 2000, Council meeting regarding placement of the following question on the November 13,2000, ballot: "Should the Town of Ajax consider a zoning by-law amendment to permit the use of slot machines at Picov Downs Racetrack?" YES NO And that the Clerk follow the general procedures outlined in Bill 62 to guide this process. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Council of the Region of Durham on May 3, 2000, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT the Lieutenant Governor in Council be requested to enact Ontario Regulation 567 (Rabies Immunization) under the Health Protection and Promotion Act in the Durham Regional Health Unit; b) THAT the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Durham Region's MPPs, area municipalities and veterinarians be so advised; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-8 C06.BO I - 9 Fll.CH 1- 10 F27.TA 1- 11 C06.GA 1- 12 C06.AN 1-13 PI4.AN - 7 - May 29,2000 c) THAT Regional staff raise awareness about Regulation 567 and offer to promote and assist with low-cost rabies vaccination clinics after this Regulation is enacted in Durham Region, using existing staff and resources and in cooperation with local veterinarians and municipal staff." (Received for Information) Minutes of the Bowmanville Museum Board dated Aprill2, 2000 and the Curator's Report for April 2000. (Received for Information) Betty Irving, Secretary, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the grant money that they received. These funds will help them to ensure a great, enjoyable, successful parade each year to our community. (Received for Information) Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board, advising Council of the public meeting to be held on June l, 2000, at 7:00 p.m., at 1355 Lansdowne Street West, Peterborough, in relation to Education Development Charges as required by legislation. They will be arranging to meeting with the Municipality of Clarington to discuss the collection of fees prior to the June Board meetings. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated April 20, 2000. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated April 12, 2000. (Received for Information) Howard Noseworthy, General Manager, Ontario Fur Managers Federation, advising the Municipality ofClarington that we will likely be contacted in the future regarding urban trapping by-laws or other trapping controls. At this time, they wish to advise us of some important facts pertaining to trapping and problem animal control in Ontario. All of Ontario's trappers must be licensed under the authority of the Ministry of Natural Resources, and all new trappers must undergo a mandatory training program before qualifying to be licensed. All members of the Ontario Fur Managers Federation carry $2,000,000 in third party liability insurance, completely covering their legal fur harvesting and problem animal control activities. Ontario is facing its first outbreak of raccoon rabies. . Council Minutes - 8 - May 29, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS Compounding the problem is that raccoons are quite comfortable living in close proximity to humans, meaning that any spread of this disease is likely to necessitate urban, as well as rural control. Any ill-conceived trapping by-laws have the potential to hamstring a control program. On a more regular basis, trappers are called upon to assist in the removal of beaver that may be causing flooding ofroads or property, or to assist in predator control on livestock farms, more and more of which are being encompassed within the boundaries of expanding communities. In all of these cases, trappers can only effectively respond within the confines of the law, and using approved devices. They are encouraging the municipality to carefully consider the implications and ramifications. (Received for Information) 1-14 M02.GE Inspector Ross Smith, Officer-in-Charge, Clarington Community Police Office, Durham Regional Police Service, thanking the Municipality for our support of their 1999 Safe Kids Community Day. They will be hosting their 4th annual Clarington Safe Kids Community Day on Saturday, June J 7,2000, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and anticipate another exciting day for the children. This event will be held at their Community Police Office and the Garnet B. Rickard Recreational Complex located at Highway #2 and Regional Road #57, directly south of their police office. Highlights of the day will include demonstrations and displays by members of their specialized police units, other emergency services and community groups. There will be free draws for the children and hot dogs and drinks will be served at no charge. (Received for Information) . 1- 15 A03.CO Doug Hall, Director General, Information Highway Applications Branch, drawing our attention to Industry Canada's Community Access Program (CAP) which is part ofthe federal government's initiative to make Canada the most connected country in the world. The Internet has become a powerful tool for economic and social development in today's global, knowledge-based economy, and the Government of Canada is committee to providing affordable access to all Canadians. In this context, the purpose of the CAP is to establish sites where the public can have access to computers and the Internet. Our community does not yet have a CAP site and as there are only 3 competitions remaining. Mr. Hall strongly encourages us to participate in this program now so that our community can reap the benefits. By submitting a competitive proposal to CAP, our community may receive up to $20,000 per site to make affordable public Internet access a reality. This is the final year for proposals and the next submission deadline is May 31, 2000. (Received for Information) . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 16 E05.GE I - 17 CIO.MO - 9 - May 29, 2000 Neil MacLeod, Director General, Natural Resources Canada, providing a copy of the Improving Energy Efficiency Act, 1997 - 1999. This sixth report under the Act reviews the progress of the energy efficiency and alternative energy (EAE) initiatives of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) during the 1997-1998 and 1998-1999 fiscal years. These initiatives are a critical foundation on which Canada can build its climate change national implementation strategy. NRCan's EAE initiatives are designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by lessening the amount of energy required for a given level of service, or by replacing some carbon-intensive energy sources with energy generated from sources that produce fewer or no GHG emissions, such as wind power or small hydro power. This report contains many quantified indicators of the progress ofNRCan's initiatives in improving energy use. Between 1990 and 1997, significant progress has been achieved, as indicated in Table 1 of the report. Since many factors affect energy consumption, however, it is not always possible to establish a perfect causal link between changes in energy use and NRCan's EAE initiatives; more work needs to be done in this area. Future reports will further refine these indicators and develop additional ones. (Received for Information) John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, regarding support for an Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Mr. O'Toole agrees with the need to introduce such an Act and can assure us that the government of Ontario is committed to this legislation. However, to ensure that the Act effectively addresses the needs of disabled Ontarians, consultations with all stakeholders in this issue are under way. This government has taken a leadership role in promoting equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities. In fact, over $500 million has already been invested in new programs for disabled people that will help maximize their opportunities. They remain committed to a reasonable and responsible removal of barriers of persons with disabilities and are equally committee to the passing of an Ontarians with Disabilities Act. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 18 AOl.AS 1- 19 CI0.MO 1-20 M06.GE - 10- May 29,2000 Jim Pine, Secretary-Treasurer, Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that in accordance with the Association's governing by- law, the Secretary-Treasurer is requesting nominations to the 2000-2001 AMO Board of Directors. The names of all qualified individuals who are duly nominated will appear on the ballot for elections to the Board. Please note, that Directors of the Rural Caucus were elected at the February 2000 ROMA/OGRA conference in accordance with AMO By-law No. I. If the municipality wishes to nominate a person for election to the Board of Directors, we should submit a resolution indicating the full name of the nominee, his or her municipal title, and the office for which the person is being nominated. Nominations will be received until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2000. (Received for Information) John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, advising the Municipality ofClarington of a recent letter from the Honourable Helen Johns, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation regarding Retirement Homes. In her correspondence, the Minister notes that her Parliamentary Assistant has consulted province-wide on this subject with all stakeholders. Currently, the government is looking at ways to increase consumer awareness and provide protection. Mr. O'Toole's concern is that we must know where lodging, rest and retirement homes are located, their staffing levels, services and the effectiveness of their operations. (Received for Information) Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario 2000 Budget provides program support for municipalities. Today's budget returns to municipalities some of the benefits of their contribution to Ontario's balanced budget. Among the measures announced are commitments for: . A new Ontario Small Town and Rural Development Initiative · Continuation of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation . SuperBuild Millennium Partnerships initiative · SuperBuild Sports, Culture and Tourism Partnerships initiative · Community Policing Partnership Program will be made a permanent program . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-21 C06.NE I - 22 E05.GE I - 23 C02.BY - 11 - May 29, 2000 While the need for infrastructure support, including roads, bridges, transit, and environmental works still outweighs the response in today's budget, AMO's President, Michael Power is pleased that SuperBuild will be structured to provide the opportunity for all types of municipalities to participate. Details of program criteria and process for all these investment strategies are not available as yet. However, AMO is anxious to work with the announcement, to ensure that infrastructure monies from all orders of government, including the federal commitment, are used to their maximum potential in Ontario. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated April 17, 2000. (Received for Information) Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, advising Council of a province-wide advertising campaign to build awareness among electricity customers, alerting them to the changes in the marketplace and advising them where they can get information. Ontario's 4.5 million electricity consumers now have the power to choose their electricity retailer from among a number of competing companies. While these companies will not actually deliver service until later this year, licensed retailers have begun offering their services to electricity customers across the province. The start ofretailing could mean that Ontarians will be looking for answers to questions resulting from information distributed by retailers or a visit to their front door from a retail representative. (Received for Information) M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, providing the Municipality of Clarington with copies of the Town of Ajax By-laws 52-2000 and 53-2000 which authorize the placement of questions on the November 13, 2000, municipal election ballot. The Town of Ajax has provided notice and held public meetings with respect to the proposed questions and by-laws in accordance with the provisions outlined in Bill 62, the Direct Democracy Through Municipal Referendum Act, 2000. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 24 ClO.MO - 12- May 29, 2000 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to the Greater Toronto Services Board advising that the Council of the Region of Durham on May 17,2000, adopted the following recommendation: "a) THAT only the principles, vision and objectives contained within Appendix A to the draft Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) Strategic Transportation Plan be endorsed as a first step towards co-ordinated transportation planning in the Greater Toronto ArealHamilton-Wentworth; b) THAT it is premature for Regional Council to endorse the entire GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan until the Greater Toronto Services Board provides further assessments of the draft Plan's: . effectiveness and performance in meeting transportation and growth objectives; and . financial implications of the initiatives, including potential funding sources, responsibilities, priority and timing; c) THAT the draft GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan be revised to address the comments offered in Joint Report #2000-J-I0 of the Commissioners of Planning, Works and Finance, including: . improving the balance between transit and roads; . recognizing the need to expand the arterial road network to accommodate future growth and development, transit service and goods and services movement; . outlining how the proposed facilities and services identified will support growth objectives; and . recognizing the need for a transportation plan which provides a longer range vision beyond the year 2021. d) THAT the comments on the Recommended Actions for Implementing the Draft GTSB Strategic Transportation Plan contained in Attachment 2 to Joint Report #2000-J-l 0 ofthe Commissioners of Planning, Works and Finance be endorsed; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 25 A01.GR D-l M02.GE - 13 - May 29, 2000 e) THAT copies of Joint Report #2000-J-1O of the Commissioners of Planning, Works and Finance be forwarded to the Greater Toronto Services Board, the Ministry of Transportation, GO Transit, the area municipalities and local transit operators in Durham Region, the Regions of Hamilton-Wentworth, Halton, Peel and York, and the City of Toronto." (Received for Information) Margaret Walton, Planning Consultant, Walton & Hunter Planning Associates, thanking us for our interest in and our ongoing support for the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Economic Impact Study. Clarington is one ofthe more prominent municipalities for agriculture and our support of the industry is reassuring. (Received for Information) Resolution #C-275-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception ofItems D - 3, D - 6, D - 9 and D - 15 to D - 22, inclusive. "CARRIED" Lesley Craig, Fundraising Coordinator, Durham East Chapter, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, informing the municipality about an exciting fund raising program, the Big Bike for Stroke Event, which is scheduled to visit Bowmanville July 9, 2000. The Big Bike is a thirty-seat cycle which carries teams of twenty-nine riders plus one driver provided by the owner of the Big Bike. Participants are asked to raise a minimum of $50 in pledges to ride. It is an excellent community event that helps build team spirit and attracts media attention. This provides an excellent return for both participating teams and the hosting community. This year things are on track and they are anticipating eight-twelve teams to participate. An insurance certificate will be completed in the name of the Municipality of Clarington. In addition, they will be requesting a police escort and the Fire Department approval in order to ensure the safety of their ride. (Approved provided the organizers apply for an obtain a Road Occupancy Permit) . Council Minutes - 14- May 29, 2000 COMMUNICATIONS D -2 M02.GE Eugene Lammerding, Chair, Foundation for Rural Living, presenting the 2nd Annual Awards of Rural Excellence. The Foundation for Rural Living successfully launched the Awards of Rural Excellence in 1999. They want to build on the success of their first year, and they are inviting the municipality to join them in recognizing and celebrating communities, communities of interest, organizations and groups who are doing great things to improve the quality of/ife in rural Ontario. The Foundation of Rural Living is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building healthy, sustainable rural communities and enhancing the agricultural industry in Ontario. The nine Awards of Rural Excellence recognize outstanding initiatives, and help to build strong rural communities. Submissions must be postmarked no later than June 30, 2000. The Awards will be presented at the Ontario Rural Council's annual banquet on October 30, 2000, in Collingwood. (Municipal Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspapers) . D -4 M04.GE Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Corners Park Soccer Club, requesting to call their park "Mitchell's Corners Park". Zion Park, when it was created, was part of Clarington and also a founding member in Oshawa's Neighbourhood Association and Soccer Council. This was about 65 years ago. Back then there was a community called Zion. Somewhere along the way, the community changed its name and became Mitchell's Corners, as they are noted on all road maps. Several years also, Mr. Perun became involved as a soccer convenor, and he sent his children to Oshawa. Then Oshawa decided that their children could not playas a team and had to be pooled out to other Oshawa parks. At this time, he was approached by Darlington Youth Soccer Club, and they allowed their children to play together as a community team. They have announced themselves back to the Darlington Soccer League, as Mitchell's Corners Park, and also have registered with Durham Girls League in the same way. Unfortunately, the community of "Zion" has disappeared as we know it, and a little bit of their history as well. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) D - 5 Dl4. Petition from several adjacent neighbours who are strongly opposed to the rezoning of 0.75 ha parcel of/and in Part of Lot 26, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke. . (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and Development) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -7 T05.GE D - 8 M02.GE D -lO M02.GE - 15 - May 29, 2000 Robert B. Goudey, 3 Selwyn Crescent, Kanata, K2K IN7, requesting resurfacing of Liberty Street North, from Concession to at least Sunset Road just north of the railway underpass. This is not a particularly long section but it cries for a new smooth surface free of hundreds of patches, depressions from utility excavations and so on. The roadbed seems to be very stable and solid even in view of the very high traffic volume on the street. Therefore it appears a grinding of the surface and a new layer of asphalt would do wonders. Would the year 2000 be the year that this section of street will be resurfaced? He hopes so. He has constantly listened to his relatives grumble and now that he has been sensitised, every time he drives this section he finds that repairs are long overdue. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) Sylvia Smith, Volunteer Branch President, Durham Region Branch, Leukemia Research Fund Canada, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to declare June as Leukemia Awareness Month and to conduct a flag-raising ceremony with a flag to be provided by LRFC at the Clarington Municipal Office during the first week of June 2000. Leukemia is a deadly cancer of the blood that claims the lives of more children than any other malignancy in Canada and strikes even more adults, regardless of age, heredity, sex or race. For over forty years, Leukemia Research Fund of Canada volunteers have been raising funds to support the important work of Canadian leukemia researchers. Due to this virtual uninterrupted research, the rate of cure among afflicted children has soared from 5% to 70%. No other human form of cancer has realized such advances. With only 30% to go, it is now more important than ever to reach as many Canadians as possible with their message. (Proclaimed) Susan Sawyer DaCosta, Orono BIA, requesting permission to hold a Canada Day Parade on July 1, 2000. They have the Fire, Police and Roads Department sign Form 385, submitted an application to the Region as Main Street is involved and have provided a map with their route. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit) Council Minutes - 16- May 29,2000 . COMMUNICATIONS D -11 D02.0A Fran Harvie, writing to Council regarding representatives of the Oak Ridges Trail Association. On two occasions Mrs. Harvie or her family have "happened" upon representatives of the Oak Ridges Trail Association. She has had numerous conversations with Roy Forrester and with Jan O'Neill. Ms. O'Neill informed her that due to the numerous conflicts that Mr. Forrester was considering changing the trail route. After finally reaching him he informed her that the trail was going ahead. This "trail" has caused her "right to quiet enjoyment" to be breached and the safety of not only her home and outbuildings, her family and her immediate environment, including wildlife, to be compromised. Old or current deer trails and pathways that they use on the property are not public walking trails. The original guidelines referred to "abutting or adjoining" -- never did traversing enter into it. There appears to be no consideration or respect for other parties' property and she does not wish to constantly police the property against trespassers. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) . D - 12 M02.GE Helen MacDonald, nominating Helen Schmid for the Heritage Community Recognition Program - 2000. The deadline for submitting to the Ontario Heritage Foundation is May 3l, 2000. (Municipal Clerk to forward nomination to the Ontario Heritage Foundation) D-13 M02.GE Charles Taws, Curator and Dianne McKenzie, Museum Property Chair, Bowmanville Museum, nominating the Bowmanville 10th "B" Beavers, Bowmanville lOth Cubs, Bowmanville 7th Scouts, Bowmanville 2nd Spark & Brownie units, Central Public School for the newly initiated programme "Honouring Young Heritage Leaders." (Municipal Clerk to forward nominations to the Ontario Heritage Foundation) D-l4 POl.GE John Stephenson, requesting that Council amend By-law 90-178 (which relates to the setting of fires with the Town of Newcastle) so as to exempt from the By-law, subject to certain conditions, the use of various types of open-air fireplaces, patio heaters, or campsite heaters, when used for the purpose of entertainment, and/or comfort, during social gatherings of family members or neighbours and friends, in residential backyards in the Municipality of Clarington. . (Correspondence referred to the Fire Chief for report) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 Westside Creek Marsh M02.GE - 17- May 29,2000 Councillor Schell stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that the correspondence concerns Blue Circle Cement, who is his employer. Glenda Gies, President, Port Darlington Community Association Inc., wishing to organize a community celebration to commemorate the opening of the new bridge over the mouth of Wests ide Creek Marsh. The opening ofthis bridge is a significant step towards fulfilling obligations under the Principles of Understanding between the Municipality of Clarington and Blue Circle Cement as well as establishing a physical link between the PDCA communities of Cedarcrest Beach Road and Cove Road. They anticipate holding this party from 4:00 p.m. to II :00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2000, in the vicinity of the new bridge. To ensure that the festivities occur without risk to participants, they ask that the bridge be closed for the duration of the event. Although the bridge may be officially opened at this date and the Blue Circle haul road may therefore be closed to public use, it is their understanding that the haul road will continue to be used for emergency access to Cedarcrest Beach Road, They therefore ask that Council approve the temporary closing of the bridge from 4:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p.m. on Friday, July 7, 2000, to accommodate their community party. Resolution #C-276-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request from the Port Darlington Community Association to hold a celebration on July 7, in the vicinity of the bridge over the mouth of Westside Creek Marsh, be approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit from the Public Works Department. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 6 Traffic Study T08.GE D-9 Parking Issue T02.GE - 18 - May 29, 2000 John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, relaying concerns regarding traffic safety in the area of Nash and Holt Road in Courtice. The constituents described the recent fatal accident in February 2000 and recounted serious incidents over the past decade or so. Mr. O'Toole explained to them that there will be a new traffic study report being prepared for Council sometime in May or June 2000. Nash Road is a very busy road. Holt Road is also a clear route from Taunton Road to Darlington OPG site as well as a 401 access. There are traffic volume issues which will increase in the future. Two of the neighbours on the northwest and southeast corner of Nash and Holt are very concerned for the safety in this area. They are anxious to contribute to the resolution of the intersection problem. Resolution #C-277-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Director of Public Works. "CARRIED" Cathryn Rousseau, informing Council of her immense disapproval of the "No Parking" by-laws in Bowmanville. Mrs. Rousseau and her husband own cars and for the most part keep them both parked in their driveway. Rarely do they ever park in front of the house on their street. Once during the winter, we had a severe snow storm and the plows did not come to clear their street until late the next afternoon. It was extremely difficult to get out of their street that morning for work. The night after their street was plowed, they parked one of their vehicles on the road. They received a ticket for parking between 3 :00 and 5 :00 a.m. Had the storm continued and there been a need for the plow to come onto their street, she agrees that ticketing their car would have been necessary. What galls her is that her taxes can pay for someone to come and issue her a ticket at that hour yet her taxes can't pay for someone to plow her street until a day and a half after the storm, after they all struggled to get to work. Mrs. Rousseau would like this by-law removed from the books. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-l5 Greenhouse Gases AOl.FE - 19 - May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-278-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer for response. "CARRIED" John Hachey, Honorary Chair, PCP Program, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting that Council pass the following resolution and fax the model resolution before June 30, 2000: "WHEREAS 1990 to 1999 was the warmest decade of the millennium; WHEREAS a global reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) is necessary to slow climate change and reduce the risks to human health, the physical environment, economy and quality of life; WHEREAS the 1998 ice storm cost the City of Montreal $116 million; Baie Comeau more than $2.5 million, and the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton $6.32 million, while the Red River flood cost Winnipeg $32.3 million; WHEREAS these weather-related expenses are creating an additional financial burden for municipalities at a time when responsibilities are increasing as a result of devolution; WHEREAS reducing greenhouse gases makes good economic sense. New and improved infrastructure, energy efficiency, building retrofits, water conservation, more effective wastewater treatment and distribution, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, better fleet management, etc., reduce municipal operating costs and help maintain community services, while having a positive impact on the environment; WHEREAS industrialized countries, realizing initial commitments were inadequate to protect the Earth's climate system, agreed in December 1997 to the Kyoto Protocol which, if ratified, commits Canada to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions six per cent below 1990 levels between 2008-2012; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 16 Subsidies for for Agricultural Commodities ClO.MO - 20- May 29, 2000 WHEREAS in November, national governments will meet in The Hague, Netherlands to negotiate terms and conditions for ratifying the Kyoto Protocol. It is critical that Canada has the support it needs to conclude negotiations; WHEREAS mayors and municipal leaders responsible for the well being of communities across Canada urge federal and provincial/territorial governments to make climate protection a priority; BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington endorse this Municipal Leaders' resolution on climate change." Resolution #C-279-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing resolution of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities be endorsed in principle by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Health Communities Committee. "CARRIED" Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore, advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Lake shore on March 28, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS, agriculture is the economic foundation of the country; AND WHEREAS, a healthy competitive agricultural community is essential to the well being of all Canadian citizens; AND WHEREAS, the current level offarm subsidy in the United States and other countries far exceeds the subsidy on similar crops grown by Canadian farmers creating an unfair market advantage; AND WHEREAS, the lack of a fair, competitive market V\~ll result in disastrous consequences for the agricultural industry in Canada; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 17 Federal Rent Supplement Program ClO.MO - 21 - May 29, 2000 AND WHEREAS, there is an urgent need for the Government of Canada to take steps to resolve the unfair market conditions that adversely impact the Canadian farming community; NOW THEFORE, the Town of Lakeshore, petitions the Federal Government to take immediate steps in support of the Canadian farming community, for the short term, by increasing the current safety net program to a level more in keeping with the subsidy provided in the United States, and a long term solution, to work with the World Trade Organization to equalize subsidies for farm commodities to ensure the long term financial viability of farming as an industry in Canada; AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be circulated to Susan Whelan, M.P. Essex, to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their endorsement and to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for distribution to all municipalities in Canada for their endorsement." Resolution #C-280-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing resolution of the Township of Lakeshore regarding the Canadian Farming Community be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Lois A. Giles, Director of Information Services/Clerk, The City of Guelph, advising Council that The City of Guelph on May 1, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT the City of Guelph request the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to clarify for municipalities their role during and after the Federal Rent Supplement Program; AND THAT this resolution be circulated to Brenda Elliott, MPP, Brenda Chamberlain, MP, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and municipalities having a population of 50,000 or greater." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-18 Low Water Level Problem CI0.MO - 22- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-281-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received for information. "CARRIED" Andrea Rivest, Acting Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore, advising Council that The Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore on April 25, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS a serious low-water problem currently exists in the Great Lakes, in particular Lake St. Clair, which is adversely affecting the surrounding inland waterways and ultimately, the residents of the municipality; AND WHEREAS the low water levels are causing significant impact on the vitality of the community resulting in severe economic problems and loss of business and assessment for the boating and associated businesses; AND WHEREAS the boating industry is a major component of our local economy and efforts must be made to protect its viability; AND WHEREAS adequate water levels are crucial to the vitality of our community; AND WHEREAS the inland waterways provide a safe harbor for lake boaters and the coast guard service in the event of storms; AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have an obligation to provide such safe harbors for the protection of the lake boaters and coast guard services; AND WHEREAS the low water levels are having damaging effects on the fish and aquatic habitat, the effects of which will be felt by future generations; AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial governments have a responsibility to ensure the protection and sustainability of fish and aquatic habitat; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 19 Nuclear Stations ClO.MO - 23 - May 29, 2000 AND WHEREAS from an environmental perspective, the low water levels will result in a higher concentration of pollutants in the inland waterways, streams, and rivers and pose serious health risks to the residents; AND WHEREAS potential exists that water intake pipes for municipal water plants may be affected by low water levels subsequently affecting the supply of potable water to the residents; AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have, in the past, made available disaster relief funds for naturally occurring incidents; AND WHEREAS the low water levels constitute a similar naturally occurring act of nature; AND WHEREAS the Federal and Provincial Governments have an obligation and responsibility to the public to maintain a clean, healthy environment to ensure our sustainable future; NOW THEREFORE, the Corporation of the Town of Lakeshore petitions the Federal and Provincial Government to take immediate steps towards formulating a plan of action to rectify the current low water level problem in the Great Lakes; AND FURTHER that a copy of this resolution be circulated to Susan Whelan, M.P. and Bruce Crozier, M.P.P., The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario for their endorsement." Resolution #C-282-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 18 be received for information. "CARRIED" City Clerk, City of Toronto, advising that the City of Toronto on May 9, 10 and 11, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the four reactors of Pickering 'A' nuclear station are the oldest reactors in Canada, and were shut down at the end of 1997 because of poor performance and safety concerns; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS - 24- May 29, 2000 WHEREAS the proposed re-start of the Pickering' A' nuclear station is currently the subject of a screening level federal environment assessment which does not provide for a comprehensive review; and WHEREAS a severe accident at the Pickering 'A' nuclear station could have disastrous consequences for the Greater Toronto Area, and the current screening review excludes a severe accident with loss of containment; and WHEREAS the current failure to review a severe accident with loss of containment is inconsistent with the Ontario Nuclear Emergency Plan; and WHEREAS the current screening review does not look at renewable energy or conservation alternatives to re-starting the Pickering' A' nuclear station, and does not look at the economic costs of re-start or alternatives to re-start; and WHEREAS the comment period for the federal environmental assessment is sixty (60) days, and, as such, comments should be submitted to the Atomic Energy Control Board by June 30, 2000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT: (1) the Council of the City of Toronto respectfully request the Federal Environment Minister, the Honourable David Anderson, to appoint an independent panel to review the re- start ofthe Pickering' A' nuclear station; (2) the Council of the City of Toronto respectfully request the Honourable David Anderson to instruct the panel to reconsider the scope of the review, and to include, amongst other issues, the review of a severe accident with loss of containment, alternative means of generating electricity, and an economic evaluation of the re-start proposal and its alternative; and (3) a copy of this Motion be forwarded to Federal Environment Minister, the Honourable David Anderson, Ontario Solicitor General David Tsubourchi, all federal and provincial Members of Parliament in the Greater Toronto Area, and all other municipal governments in the Greater Toronto Area." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 20 International Educational Exchange Program M02.GE - 25- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-283-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be received for information. "CARRIED" Antoinette Sarpong, requesting financial support to participate in an international educational exchange program sponsored by Canada World Youth. She has been chosen to participate in the Quebec/Burkina Faso program which will start in the summer of2000 for a seven month period. Canada World Youth is a non-profit organization funded in part by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), its exchange partners and by private funders. Since its creation in 1971, Canada World Youth has developed strong ties, relationships and expertise in more than forty-two countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and eastern and central Europe. More than 22,000 young people in Canada and around the world have participated in international educational exchange programs organized by Canada World Youth. The structure of the program is as follows: seven Canadian participants are carefully selected to represent various geographic and demographic backgrounds. Meanwhile, seven youths are selected by a partner organization in the exchange country. Together, this culturally diverse group of young people lives and works in a small Canadian community for approximately 14 weeks. Each pair of participants - one from each country - lives with a host family and works together on a local farm or in a local social serviceslhealth care centre. This structure ensures that everyone in the host community benefits from exposure to different cultural attitudes and values. Resolution #C-284-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT a grant in the amount of $500.00 be approved for Antoinette Sarpong for the International Education Exchange Program sponsored by Canada World Youth; and THAT Correspondence Item D - 19 be referred to the Community Services Department. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 21 Budget Process CIO.MO D -22 Newcastle Ratepayers CIO.MO - 26- May 29, 2000 Denise Labelle-Gelinas, Deputy Clerk, The Corporation ofthe City of Cornwall, advising that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall presently conducts its business in a fiscal year beginning January 1 sl and ending on December 31 st; and WHEREAS it wishes to conduct its Budget deliberation with actual year end figures; and WHEREAS the Council often find itself completing its Budget process within the first quarter of a new year; and WHEREAS the Council wish to find ways to enhance its Budget process while working with actual expenditure figures; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of the City of Cornwall request that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario investigate and if possible lobby for changing the financial period from December 31 st to March 31 st of any given year, and that this resolution be forwarded to all Ontario Municipalities for support. " Resolution #C-285-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be received for information. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle Ratepayers Association, advising Council that it is the unanimous recommendation ofthe Newcastle Ratepayers Association Membership, that the dividend that is to be paid by Veridian Corporation to the municipality in September, and any future dividends, be applied against any future rate increases to customers in the urban area that was serviced by the original Clarington Hydro Commission, ie. the Municipalities of Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICA TraNS REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report May 8, 2000 Item #la) of Report # 1 Black Creek Dev. D14.DEV. - 27- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-286-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-287-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on May 8, 2000, be approved with the exception of Items la, 10 and 13. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item la) of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that members of her immediate family reside in the subject area. Resolution #C-288-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PD-048-00 be received for information. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 10 of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Mutton indicated that his father is employed by one of the businesses mentioned in the report. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #10 of Report #l Year 2000 Vehicle Requirements FI8.QU Item # 13 of Report #1 Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes F22.TA Report #2 Clean-up of Property P01.PR - 28- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-289-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the contents of Report TR-18-00 be divided to allow for consideration of Paragraphs 1 and 2; THAT Paragraphs 1 and 2 be approved; and THAT Paragraph 3 of Report TR-18-00 be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Rowe stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 13 of Report #1 and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Rowe indicated that she and her spouse are referred to in Report TR-21-00. Resolution #C-290-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-21-00 be received; THAT the list of Applications for cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes be approved with the exception of Tax Write-off Number 1; and THAT Tax Write-off Number 1 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-291-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report CD-22-00 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council in order to discuss a legal matter. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #3 Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Fl1.CH - 29- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-292-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report WD-26-00 be received; THAT the original request dated September 15, 1999 from the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association to locate a batting cage facility in Highland Park be denied; THAT the revised request date April 19, 2000 from the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association to locate a batting cage facility in Penfound Park be approved; THAT Municipal staff be authorized to liaise with the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association with their preparation of a concept plan and detailed design for a batting cage facility; THAT costs associated with the design and construction of the batting cage structure be shared between the Municipality and Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association, on a 50/50 basis, to a maximum contribution by the Municipality of $10,000; THAT the Municipality's share of the batting cage construction be funded from the Public Works and Parks Development Charge Reserve Fund Account No. 1110-00090-0000; THAT all costs associated with the construction of the storage building and auxiliary equipment be borne 100% by the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association; THAT Municipal staff be authorized to assist the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association with the tender process; and THAT the Courtice Parks Baseball and Softball Association be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORD VOTE" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #4 Confidential Report WD-25-00 - 30- May 29, 2000 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 X Mayor Hamre x Resolution #C-293-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Confidential Report WD-25-00 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-294-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Penny Waghorn and Andy Keir be thanked with appreciation for their very informative presentation on the economic impact study of Darlington Generating Station on the community. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-295-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Chris Conti, Friends of Second Marsh be thanked for his update on the various programs Friends of Second Marsh are undertaking. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 31 - May 29, 2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-296-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the delegation of Shelley Lawrence be acknowledged; THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington express their support for provincial funding in the amount of $23,000 in order to continue the John Howard Society of Durham's Literacy Program; and THAT copies of this resolution be forwarded to John O'Toole, MPP and Michael D. Harris, Premier of Ontario. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-297-00 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: 2000-64 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (James W. Hale in Trust) 2000-65 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (N. Sidhu & R. Singh) 2000-66 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Clarnew Developments Incorporated) 2000-67 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-1977 as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Legend Consulting on behalf of St. Stephen's Estates) 2000-68 being a by-law under the Building code Act Respecting Permits and Related Matters . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update - 32- May 29, 2000 2000-69 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private Property in the Municipality of Clarington 2000-70 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Amended and Restarted Licence Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and Ontario Power Generation 2000-71 being a by-law to authorize voting by mail for the 2000 Municipal Election and the entering into of an agreement with Canada Post to provide by mail service 2000-72 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the year for and to strike the rates of taxation for municipal purposes of the year 2000 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-298-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-66 to 2000-72, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised the Members of Council that the Zone 2 tender has been recently approved by Regional Council. Also, the development industry has been lobbying with respect to their 110% line of credit and payment schedule. Councillor Novak advised that Life in Durham held their seminar "Live it Up" last week and announced the health care seminar to be held on June 6, 2000, at Oshawa City Hall. The District Health Council has released its report on treatment of eating disorders which shows that 1 % of adolescents aged 12 to 15 years suffer from one form or another of eating disorder. The Children's Task Force has undertaken a study which indicates that the percentage of children living in poverty in our municipality has risen by 2.4% between the years 1991 and 1996. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Committee and Boards Update - 33 - May 29, 2000 Councillor Mutton advised that the Newcastle Hall Board has formed a Steering Committee to work on the Millennium Park Project in the village. A public meeting has been scheduled for May 31, 2000, for the Orono Forestry and Dam areas and the Best Practices Committee at the GT A is going to be reviewing the access to health care issue. Councillor Novak requested that anyone with historical information of Courtice provide same to the Bowmanville Museum to be used in the Courtice Project. Councillor Rowe advised that the library has received funding through the Community Access Program which is referenced in Correspondence Item I - 15. She also highlighted the work that the Friends of Second Marsh are doing with their trail project. Councillor Schell reminded Members of Council of the year 2000 Ecumenical Church Service that is being held at Rotary Park on June 4, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. Councillor Trim advised that the Ganaraska Conservation Authority is concerned about the amount of water which is being taken abroad and are addressing such issues as licensing and monitoring. Resolution #C-299-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to address two legal matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-300-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Report #2 Clean-up of Property POl.PR BY-LAW - 34- May 29, 2000 Resolution #C-301-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CD-22-00 be received; THAT authorization be given to the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to undertake all necessary actions to have the property Municipally know as 3652 Trulls Road, Courtice cleaned-up; and THAT all costs associated with the clean-up be initially charged against contingency account number 1100-9-X and subsequently added to the Collector's Roll and collected in the same manner and with same priorities as Municipal Real Property Tax. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-302-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-73 a by-law declaring the portion of Hunt Street (Part 7, Plan 10R-2532) to be surplus and to exempt the requirement for an appraisal to facilitate the exchange of lands between TSC Stores Limited and the Municipality of Clarington from the provisions of By-law 95-22, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-303-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-73, be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 35 - May 29, 2000 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Councillor Rowe chaired this portion of the meeting. Councillors Mutton, Novak, Rowe and Schell stated disclosures of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the confirming by-law. Resolution #C-304-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-74 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 29th day of May 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-305-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Hamre THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-74 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre reassumed the chair. Resolution #C-306-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:25 p.m. "CARRIED" .Ud/~/' MAYOR