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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/2000 . . . Council Minutes PRAYER ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON June 12,2000 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 12,2000, at 7:00 p.m., at the former Kendal Public School Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor J. Mutton Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T . Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:40 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (attended until 7:40 p.m.) Director, Planning and Development, D. Crome (attended until 7:40 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, M. Marano (attended until 7:40 p.m.) Director, Public Works, S. Vokes (attended until 7:40 p.m.) Deputy Clerk, M. Knight Stanley DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting. . . . Council Minutes -2- June 12,2000 MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-307-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the minutes ofa regular meeting of Council held on May 29,2000, be approved with the following amendment: the words "on vacation" beside the name of Councillor T. Young replace with the following wording: "on Educational Course". "CARRIED" Resolution #C-308-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on May 26, 2000, be approved. "CARRIED" Gordon Carey and Rory Johnson, 103 Hart Boulevard, Newcastle, LIB lE4 appeared before Council and circulated the ClaringtOll Tigercats Football Club code of ethics as well as a history and background ofthe football club. Mr. Carey noted that the Clarington Tigercats Football Club was founded in January 2000 and will be playing as well as caretaking the St. Stephen's High School field at the Club's own expense. The Club will undertake fund raising and will be comprised of the Tykes (girls and boys age 7 to 10) and the Atoms (ages II and 12). It is anticipated that two more teams will be added. He requested Clarington Pins from the municipality to hand out. Rory Johnson noted that he is now 12 years old and has been playing football since he was 7 years old. He thanked the municipality for its generous support. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS 1- 1 Fl1.CH I-2 CIO.MO - 3 - June 12, 2000 Resolution #C-309-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Jeremey Lewins pertaining to a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered at a "closed" meeting. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-31O-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - 3, I - 7 and I - 10. "CARRIED" Debbie Feltham, Treasurer, Clarington Food Bank, thanking the Municipality ofClarington for the grant of$1000.00. This is most helpful to them and they are thankful for our support of their ministry in this community. The donation will assist them in helping to meet some of the needs of those in our communities who are hurting at this present time. (Received for Information) John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, writing regarding Agricultural Societies. Mr. O'Toole directed Clarington's resolution to the attention of the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for his comments. The Honourable Emie Hardeman writes that property tax exemption is of significant benefit to agricultural societies and will remain as is provided for under current legislation. On the matter of OMAFRA financial support to agricultural and horticultural societies, the Minister writes that a decision will be announced very soon. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I -4 CIO.MO I-5 E06.EN 1-6 C06.V A 1-8 CIO.MO -4- June 12,2000 M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that the Town of Ajax on May 15, 2000, passed the following resolution: "THAT Ajax Town Council endorse the resolution of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington regarding the Ontarians with Disabilities Act." (Received for Information) Eleanor Clitheroe, Chair of the Board, Hydro One Networks Inc., informing the Municipality of ClaringtOll that Ontario Hydro Services Company (OHSC) has become Hydro One - a new name that typifies their new company. Hydro One takes the word that is synonymous with the word electricity in Ontario and marries it with the idea of being the best in the energy delivery business, putting the customer first, and being the first and only company to deliver power right across the province. Their new name embodies the essential nature of the service they provide and the excellence with which their employees deliver that service. The decision to change the company's identity was a difficult one. The Ontario Hydro name invokes proud feelings with their employees and the people of Ontario. But they are no longer the Ontario Hydro that people grew up with. They are moving ahead on their own merits. Hydro One demonstrates a break from the past, while honouring the legacy. It speaks to their core values of dependability, accountability, reliability and operational excellence as well as a promising future. Hydro One, one of Canada's major corporations, is a holding company with five subsidiaries, Hydro One Networks, Hydro One Remote Communities, Hydro One Markets, Hydro One Telecom and Ontario Hydro Energy. (Received for Information) Minutes of the Valleys 2000 Annual meeting for 1999 held on May 10, 2000. (Received for Information) P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham on May 3l, 2000, passed the following resolution regarding Monitoring of Growth Trends: "a) THAT Report #2000-P-46 ofthe Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2000-P-46 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the Area Municipalities, the School Boards and the District Health Council in Durham." (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 5 - June 12,2000 COMMUNICATIONS I - 9 CIO.MO Brian Suter, City Clerk, City of Os haw a, advising P. Madill, Clerk, Region of Durham, that the City of Os haw a on May 29, 2000, passed the following resolution: "I. THAT Council receive for information the 'Public Works Officials Who Does What Services Review Stage I Report dated May 2000'; 2. THAT City Council recommend to Regional Council that Regional Council receive for information the 'Public Works Officials Who Does What Services Review Stage 1 Report dated May 2000'; and 3. THAT City Council recommend to Regional Council and all local Councils in Durham that prior to any consideration of service realignment changes (preliminary or otherwise and including review of water and sewer etc.) with Durham municipalities that the prerequisite business case analysis be undertaken and provided as the basis for all recommended changes. Such analysis include the identification of the operational cost efficiencies which will result together with the identification of all funding responsibility changes between the former and proposed service provider including capital expenditure responsibilities." (Received for Information) . I - II E08.GE Dan Newman, Minister of the Environment, addressing any possible concerns that the municipality may have with respect to E. coli in the water supply. He would like to provide information that will help ensure a clean, safe water supply. For surface water works, E. coli can be controlled with conventional treatment and adequate disinfection, including the maintenance of a disinfectant residual in the distribution systems. Regular microbiological sampling and disinfection monitoring will indicate the presence or absence ofE. coli. For groundwater works, adequate disinfection processes and the maintenance of a disinfectant residual in the distribution systems should be sufficient to control E. coli. Guidance is provided by the Ministry of Environment (MOE) through the application of their policies and guidelines such as the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives, and legal instruments such as Certificates of Approval and Control Orders. Municipalities are responsible for the quality of municipal water supplies. If a private owner thinks that a well is contaminated, boiling the water for five minutes provides adequate protection. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - l2 S04.GE I - 13 C06.V A 1-14 E05.GE 1- 15 S04.GE - 6 - June 12,2000 Microbiological testing will confirm the degree of contamination. Advice on appropriate treatment other than boiling the water can be obtained from MOE or the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC). Appropriate actions to decontaminate a well would normally involve sequential disinfections of the well with chlorine and subsequent microbiological testing to ensure that all coliforms are absent. If this procedure fails or the problem recurs, attention should be paid to well construction and maintenance items such as ensuring surface water cannot enter the wellhead, and that the grouting and casing are in good shape. Microbiological testing of private wells is a complimentary service provided by Ontario MOHL TC public health laboratories. (Received for Information) Betty Khattab, Project Coordinator, EW AG Experienced Worker Advisory Group, writing to inform the Municipality of Clarington of the Durham Region Experienced Worker Advisory Group (EW AG). This group is comprised of representatives from community agencies with the common goal of assisting 'experienced workers', who are 45 years of age and older. Community partners, with the support of Human Resources Development Canada and the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities, recognized that the issues and barriers that this 45+ group experience are different than those of a younger worker. The mandate of the group is to raise awareness among currently employed, unemployed, and under-employed workers, 45 years of age and older, to the importance of maintaining and increasing their employability skills while educating employers about the value of experienced workers. (Received for Information) Minutes of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) Inc. meeting dated May 31, 2000. (Received for Information) Ontario Power Generation, providing the Darlington Nuclear Report Card for the month of April 2000. (Received for Information) Junior Achievement of Durham Region, advising the Municipality of Clarington that they are moving from 850 Wentworth Street West, Oshawa to 1 Mary Street North, Oshawa, LlG 7W8 as of May 29, 2000. Their telephone and fax numbers are the same 905-432-2492 and their e- mail and internet address are under construction. (Received for Information) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1- 16 Pl6.FI 1- 17 M06.GE - 7 - June 12,2000 Michael Creighton, Clarington Fire Chief, advising Council that various Fire Chiefs and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority have struck a committee to review emergency plans for the Ganaraska Forest. The Committee will, from time to time, invite participation from such players as Emergency Measures Ontario to assist with the preparation ofthe plan as well as assisting in the preparation of an application to JEPP (Joint Emergency Preparedness Program) for funding to assist in the costs related to training and equipment purchases. JEPP is a Federal funding program established to assist in emergency planning. The Committee will also be looking at the training of firefighters from the effected department in fire fighting techniques related to forest fires. In the past this training was provided, on request, from the Ministry of Natural Resources, however this is no longer the case. They will also be looking at what equipment will be required, what the various departments presently have on hand and what will be required to be purchased. They will have to establish costs related to the training and equipment since this will be the basis for the application to JEPP. The Councils of the effected Municipalities will be requested to make a commitment to the related cost prior to any application to JEPP as JEPP will not consider any application for assistance unless the Councils have given a commitment to the appropriate funding. The Committee will also be addressing the issue of a Mutual Aid Agreement, which will have to be approved by the Councils ofthe Local Municipalities involved. This agreement will allow for assistance to be provided to each of the fire departments by the partner department participating in the agreement and in the protection of the forest. (Received for Information) Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, informing the public that due to winter damage the back section of the Devil's Den Nature Trail from the first bridge to the pond and including the fishing platform are no longer wheelchair accessible. The Authority has already completed some repairs but more work is required and funds are low. The Authority estimates that the total cost for repairs and enhancements will cost approximately $10,000. Anyone interested in making a donation or who would like more information please contact Gord Geissberger, Corporate Communications Coordinator at (905) 579-0411. (Received for Information) . Council Minutes - 8 - June 12,2000 COMMUNICATIONS I - 18 E05.GE K. Johansen, Project Manager - Environmental Assessment, Ontario Power Generation, informing Council that the draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Report, on OPG's proposal to return the existing Pickering Nuclear Generating Station 'A' to service, has been completed and was submitted to the Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) on April 14,2000. They have also provided the latest issue of their newsletter (No. 5) on the EA process. (Received for Information) 1-19 L11.PR David Crump, Director, Ministry of the Environment, advising of an expansion to Ontario's Drive Clean program on January 1,2001. Ifwe are considering joining the program as an accredited Drive Clean Facility, or even just curious about the requirements, there will be a series of six Information Events being held in the Phase 2 area. Drive Clean's Phase 1 is the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton-Wentworth Region, while Phase 2 includes urban centres from Peterborough to Windsor and the Niagara Peninsula. There will be significant demand for Drive Clean emissions tests and repairs as a result of the program expansion. There are approximately 1.5 million vehicles in the Phase 2 area that must pass an emissions inspection every two years for registration renewal. Drive Clean also requires tests for most re-sale vehicles, prior to registration transfer. . (Received for Information) 1-20 E06.GE Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science & Technology; Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Tony Jennings, Chief Executive Officer, Municipal Electric Association, advising Council that the Energy Competition Act, 1998 requires municipalities to incorporate their electrical utilities under the Ontario Business Corporations Act before November 7,2000 if they wish to continue to participate in the electricity industry. However, municipal councils must determine how the utilities will be operated in the competitive electricity market, and the roles and relationships we wish the utilities to have, much sooner than November 7. While actual incorporation can be delayed, decisions on ownership and roles cannot. At present, Ontario municipalities are at various stages ofthe restructuring process. Some councils have already taken the steps required to commercialize and incorporate their utilities and a number have made, but not yet implemented, the decision to keep the utility, at least for the near future. Some are looking at other options such as leasing arrangements or mergers with neighbouring utilities. Some have already decided to exit the business by selling their utility assets. Others are actively considering this option. . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-3 Fireworks Display M02.GE - 9- June 12,2000 As the market opening date draws closer, they would like to take this opportunity to remind us of the importance of making informed ownership decisions as quickly as possible. Critical changes required for market readiness must not only be decided, but implemented before November 7. These changes will take considerable effort on the part of utility management and are dependent on the initial shareholder decision. Many of these changes cannot be made until the future of the utility has been decided. Ifwe have not already done so, it is in everyone's best interest to aggressively finalize work with our utility now to facilitate these decisions and investments. (Received for Information) Curtis Billings, expressed thanks for the wonderful job and effort in the fireworks show the Municipality of Clarington held on the Queen's birthday. They were a big success! Resolution #C-311-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 3 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C- 312-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-311-00 be amended by adding the following wording thereto: "and that the correspondence be referred to the Marketing and Tourism Officer." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-311-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS I - 7 Greater Toronto Services Board CIO.MO - 10- June 12,2000 Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham, advising The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs Housing, that the Town of Markham on May 9, 2000, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS Deloitte Consulting has released a report titled "Greater Toronto Services Board - Management/Organization Review", dated March 27,2000, which recommends a Project Plan for a review ofthe role of the Greater Toronto Services Board (the "G.T.S.B."), induding the Board's size and composition, voting rights, and the power to be assigned to the Board; AND WHEREAS the Project Plan states that the Final Report will be issued at the end of November, 2000; AND WHEREAS elections are being held in November 13,2000, for all of the municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area which will be the subject of and impacted by the recommendations as set out in the Final Report; AND WHEREAS it will be equally difficult for newly elected Councils to provide comment and input on an informed basis to Deloitte Consulting, the G.T.S.B. and the Province. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: THAT the timing for the release of the Final Report on the future role of the G.T.S.B., as described in the report by Deloitte Consulting dated March 27,2000, be changed such that an informed and proper review of the report can be conducted by either the current municipal councils or by the councils to be elected in November of this year; AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Municipal Affairs, and to Alan Tonks, Chair of the G.T.S.B., and all member municipalities of the G.T.S.B." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 10 Water Resources E05.GA - 11 - June 12,2000 Resolution #C-313-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - 7 be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C- 314-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-3l3-00 be amended by adding the following wording thereto: "and that the resolution ofthe Town of Markham pertaining to Deloitte Consulting's Report titled "Greater Toronto Services Board - Management/Organization Review" be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-3l3-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Larry Hall, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, advising John O'Toole, MPP, that one of the major environmental issues they face this year is how to ensure the equitable use of their water resources while protecting the natural ecology in which we live. Local businesses that rely on water must have reliable sources. The streams of our watershed must continue to support vibrant wildlife populations. They at the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority have concerns about the present regulations governing the Permit to Take Water process, administered by the Ministry of the Environment. They are not convinced the process adequately protects this resource as many permits are granted without communication between the Ministry and the "local" conservation authority or municipality that has first-hand knowledge and experience with area watercourses. In addition, updated regulations have begun to tax conservation authority staff resources to a degree that was never anticipated. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-l A20.GE D-2 M02.GE - 12- June 12,2000 The Board ofthe GRCA would like to begin a dialogue with Mr. O'Toole over this important issue. They believe that he may be able to answer some of their questions and help convey their concerns to the province. Resolution #C- 315-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item I - lObe received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 316-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda with the exception of Items D - 6 and D - 8 to D - 10, indusive. "CARRIED" Jeff Brooks, Corresponding Secretary, Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, advising that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee on April 18, 2000, passed the following resolution: 'THAT Council be requested not to make a decision on the proposed alterations to the Orono Town Hall until such time as the LACAC has been consulted." (Correspondence referred to the Property Manager) Sam Synard, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, requesting the Municipality ofClarington to recognize June 21, 2000, as National Aboriginal Day. To many Aboriginal peoples, June 21 st is culturally significant because of the summer solstice. A resolution adopted in 1982 by the National Indian Brotherhood to prodaim National Aboriginal Solidarity Day also reinforced the importance of this date. In June 1996, the Governor General of Canada first prodaimed National Aboriginal Day, celebrating the contributions of Aboriginal People to Canadian society. The National Board of Directors ofFCM responded by endorsing the initiative. At its March meeting in Vernon, the Board reaffirmed its support for National Aboriginal Day, encouraging members to: . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 D14. D-4 C10.MO - 13 - June 12,2000 I. issue a prodamation recognizing National Aboriginal Day; 2. provide support to local Aboriginal groups for activity space or displays and 3. encourage community participation in Aboriginal Day celebrations. National Aboriginal Day provides a special opportunity to build relationships among Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Strong support and encouragement from municipal governments across Canada will ensure its success. (Prodaimed) Executive and Directors of the Orono Horticultural Society, voicing their protest and concerns regarding Mr. and Mrs. Justinian Creed to permit the keeping of wild animals on a property totally unsuitable for this purpose. The reasons being: 1. dose proximity to highway, animals would be subjected to noise, noxious fumes and salt spray in winter months lack of parking facilities and lack of space to provide parking run off from animal waste into the stream on this property which eventually runs into Orono Park which is a recreation area for children odor and noise from animals once this land has been rezoned as a campground and wild animal facility the exemption would be permanent and if this property was sold in the future this could result in a lot of problems for the neighbourhood and the municipality. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning and Development) 2. 3. 4. 5. P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising that the Region of Durham Works Committee, on May 31, 2000, passed the following resolution, as amended: 'THAT Report #2000-W-59 of the Commissioner of Works and the 'Who Does What' Service Review - Stage I Report from the Public Works Officials within Durham, be received for information; and be forwarded to Regional Council and the Area Municipalities for a response back to Regional Council by June 28, 2000; and . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 5 M02.GE - 14- June 12,2000 The following recommendation ofthe Finance & Administration Committee was considered in conjunction with the recommendation of the Works Committee: THAT the Finance Department, along with Public Works Officials WDW Committee request the Regional and Area Treasurers to examine the issue of standardizing chargebacks between and among municipalities for work carried out on the others' behalf." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Public Works) Henryk Sochacki, Team President, Polonus Sport Club, requesting permission to use roads that are under the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Clarington for the Provincial Road Race Championships. The Polonus Team was established in 1996. The Team's main objective is to promote bicyde racing in Canada. They have over forty members who help them in accomplishing that goal. During the 1999 cyding season, the team organized a Criterium race in High Park, Toronto. The races took time through out the whole day. Approximately 2,000 spectators had visited High Park during their event. This year the team has great plans. On July 8 they will be organizing an Ontario Cup Race east of Newcastle. Then on July 9 an annual High Park Criterium in Toronto will take place. This season, the race is the final ofthe "Millennium Criterium Cup." On August 20, they will be promoting Provincial Road Race Championship. Later in the season they also have the opportunity to organize Provincial Time Trail Championships on September 10. During the cydo-cross season, the team will organize Provincial Championships which will be held on November 12. On July 8 and August 20, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 3 :00 p.m. they are requesting to use the race course that starts on the Golf Course Road, proceed north, turn right into Concession Road #3, turn left into Morgans Road, turn right into Concession Road #2, turn right into Stapleton Road, turn right onto Highway #2, turn right into Golf Course Road heeding in the north direction. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department) . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 M02.GE D- 6 Mitchell's Corners Park P04.GE - 15 - June 12,2000 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting permission for a Walk for Dog Guides formerly called "Walk-A-Dog-A- Thon." All proceeds from the walk will be donated to Canine Vision Canada. The walk is 10 km through Newcastle on Saturday, October 7,2000. Their starting time will be 9:00 a.m. at the Community Hall. A copy of the insurance coverage will follow from the Lions Foundation of Canada - Oakville. They estimate the walk will take approximately two hours to complete. The Lions Foundation of Canada conducts a National Walk annually. All the money pledged goes to providing Dog Guide Teams to assist the blind, deaf and physically challenged. Our co-operation and assistance in this worthy cause by sanctioning this year's walk would be greatly appreciated. This event sponsored by the Newcastle Lions Club raised $16,600.57 in 1999. This will be their Sixth Annual Walk. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department) Oleh Perun, Park President, Mitchell's Comers Park, copying the municipality on a letter forwarded to the OCNNA regarding the fate and future of a Local Clarington Community Park. Mr. Perun is appealing to the OCCNA that at least half of the finances taken from the park be returned for present and future sports enthusiasts and the original agreement regarding disassociation that was made many years ago obviously did not take into consideration that the park would or could ever be dosed. It is felt that the decision to dose the park was made without foresight for current and future community members and their children. Resolution #C- 317 -00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be referred to the Director of Public Works. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 8 Rezoning Application M04.GE D -9 Municipal Electric Utilities C10.MO - 16- June 12,2000 Debbie Clarke, Executive Assistant, Valiant Property Management, writing to Council to advise of her frustration. The staff report for North BOWIDanville Valiant Subdivision Phase 3 Rezoning Application has been delayed yet again and will not be going to G.P.A. until the July 3, 2000, meeting. They have had various meetings with staff and exchanges of correspondence, since the initial public meeting on February I, 1999. Valiant Property Management has agreed to provide every request asked for by the neighbours and by staff. It is doubly frustrating when, as developers, they try to be good corporate citizens and satisfy neighbours and staff to be delayed such an inordinate length of time. All ofthe documentation that was required by staff was submitted by November 23, 1999. A full seven months will have passed by the time they get a staff report regarding the application. They are formally requesting Council to instruct staff that the report be completed and brought forward to G.P.A. at the June 19th G.P.A. meeting. They have been informed by staff that they are too busy to get this report ready for G.P.A until July 3rd This has been ongoinj for several months. Their report was put off last week from the June 5 meeting until the June 19th meeting and now the July 3rd meeting. If it will speed up the process they will pay staff overtime costs. Resolution #C-3l8-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information. "CARRIED" J.D. Leach, City Clerk, City of Vaughan, advising that the City of Vaughan on April 27, 2000, approved the following recommendation: "WHEREAS Provincial policy supports and encourages the consolidation of Municipal Electric Utilities (MEU's); WHEREAS the consolidation ofMEU's is expected to result in long term cost savings; WHEREAS the Province recognized these benefits and exempted MEU's from the Transfer Tax, under the Electricity Act, if the MEU consolidation takes place prior to November 7, 2000; WHEREAS the Province is also encouraging municipal amalgamations and such amalgamations directly effect the timing, nature and size of MEU restructuring; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 17- June 12,2000 WHEREAS the Province subsequently amended the Regulation 124/99 to exdude only those MEU amalgamations occurring after November 7, 2000 that are required by an Act or otherwise required by law; WHEREAS the Transfer Tax (33%) represents a very significant cost to the owners, which will discourage both municipal and MEU voluntary amalgamations far beyond November 7, 2000; and WHEREAS the MEU created by a mandated municipal amalgamation may not result in the optimum MEU structure due to factors such as economies of scale, geography, optimum size and other consideration. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Province amend Regulation 124/99 to continue to also exdude from the Transfer Tax beyond November 7,2000 all voluntary amalgamations ofMEU's to encourage locally driven municipal and MEU amalgamations, consistent with the Provinces policy direction. THAT this Resolution be forwarded to the following: Honourable Premier of Ontario, Michael Harris; Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance; Honourable Jim Wilson, Minister of Energy, Science & Technology; Honourable Al Palladini, Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism; Michael Power, President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO): Tony Jennings, CEO of the Municipal Electric Association (MEA); and Municipalities with a population over 50,000." . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-1O Town of Brockton Walkerton M06.GE - 18- June 12,2000 Resolution #C- 319-00 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-320-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-319-00 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the resolution of the City of Vaughan pertaining to Tax Exemptions - Municipal Electric Utilities be endorsed by the Council ofthe Municipality of Clarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C- 319-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Association of Municipalities of Ontario, requesting its members to help the Town ofBrockton's (Walkerton's) desperate need for assistance. On May 21 st, the Town of Brockton was shocked by an environmental discovery of E. coli bacteria. This finding resulted in public water services being terminated. To date, seven residents have died as a result of the bacteria with hundreds of others falling ill. Individuals and businesses are facing personal and financial hardships as a direct consequence of the problem. Town Council has announced the establishment of the "Brockton Response Centre" as a step to assist residents. The objective of the centre is to "Provide support and services to meet the needs of individuals, businesses and the broader community as they recover from the effect ofthe E. coli contaminated water supply." One ofthe needs identified to date has been the development of an "emergency fund" for residents. This fund will provide food, emergency lodging for families and emotional support services. Funding donations received from municipalities, service groups and community groups will help to directly make a difference to Brockton residents. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS REPORTS Report # I G.P.A. Report June 5, 2000 - 19- June 12,2000 Resolution #C-321-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario requesting financial support for the Town of Brockton (Walkerton) be received; THAT a donation in the amount of $1 ,000 be drawn from the Contingency Account. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-322-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-32l-00 be amending by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be forwarded to the Service Clubs in the Municipality of Clarington." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-321-00 was then put to a vote and "CARRIED AS AMENDED." Resolution #C-323-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the actions taken by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on June 5, 2000, be approved with the exception ofItems #16 and #18. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report TR-34-00 Mearns Avenue Reconstruction - 20- June 12,2000 Resolution #C-324-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the heading ofItem #16 be amended by correcting the spelling of the words "Mearns" and "Liberty." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-325-00 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Report TR - 34-00 be received; THAT Hardco Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $739,211.64 (induding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2000- 3, be awarded the contract for the Mearn's Avenue Reconstruction and Liberty Street sidewalk Reconstruction, BOWIDanville as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT funds required in the amount of $695,000.00 be drawn from the Public Works Account #7205-00001-0261 ; THAT funds in the amount of $26,786.92 be drawn from the Public Works Road Contribution Reserve Fund Account #1110-00174-0000; THAT additional funds required in the amount of$135,213.08 ($739,211.64 tender + design, contract administration and utilities, less $695,000.00, and less $26,786.92) be drawn from the Roads and Related Development Charge Account # 111 0-00 184-0000; and THAT the By-law attached to Report TR-34-00 marked Schedule "A" authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the agreement be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report WD-28-00 On-Street Parking Report #2 Tree By-law P01.TR Report #3 - 21 - June 12,2000 Resolution #C-326-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT WD-28-00 be referred back to staff to allow for discussions with staff on possible options. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-327-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Report CD-24-00 be received; and THAT Schedule "G" to By-law 97-35, being a By-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction of trees in the Municipality, be amended to add Mr. Gregory Scarborough to the list of Enforcement Officers. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-328-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Confidential Report CD-25-00 pertaining to a personnel matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "dosed" meeting. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-329-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the delegation of Gordon Carey and Rory Johnson introducing the Clarington Tigercats Football Club to the Municipality of Clarington be received with appreciation; and . . . Council Minutes - 22- June 12,2000 UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS Appointments to Steering Committee Low Level Radioactive Waste C12.LO Municipality of C1arington Rings M09.MU THAT they be advised that the municipality looks forward to their games and wish them success in their future endeavours. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-330-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington, Township of Port Hope and Town of Port Hope have jointly formed a Steering Committee in the negotiation process ofreaching an agreement to address the safe storage of the low level radioactive waste in the three communities; WHEREAS the Municipality ofClarington is required to formally appoint two elected officials and an alternate to the Steering Committee; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; I. THAT the Municipality of Cia ring ton hereby appoints Mayor Diane Hamre, Regional Councillor John Mutton (Wards 3 & 4) to the Steering Committee and that local Councillor Charlie Trim (Ward 4) be appointed as an alternate; and 2. THAT Dr. Peter Brown of Natural Resources Canada be advised of the said appointments. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-331-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington does not have a ring with the corporate seal on it as a memento; AND WHEREAS some of the employees would like to have a ring with the corporate seal depicted on it; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON: . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Appointment to the Animal Advisory Committee CI2.AN - 23 - June 12,2000 1. Permit the limited use, by Hooper's Jewellers of BOWIDanville, of the corporate seal of the Municipality of Clarington to produce rings for sale. 2. The use of the corporate seal be restricted to the production of rings. 3. Council thank employee, Diane Fernlund, for bringing the initiative forward; and 4. Copies of this resolution be forwarded to Diane Fernlund and Hooper's Jewellers. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Dedaration of Council Member Yea Nay Pecuniary Interest Absent Councillor Mutton X Councillor Novak X Councillor Rowe X Councillor Schell X Councillor Trim X Councillor Young X Mayor Hamre X Resolution #C-332-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Dr. Bill Mingram be appointed to the Animal Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-333-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS 2000-77 2000-78 2000-79 2000-80 2000-8 I 2000-82 2000-83 - 24- June 12, 2000 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation ofthe former Town of Newcastle(Larry Yanch on behalf of Wayne Jeffery Limited) being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Landcrest Development Management Inc. on behalf of St. Stephens Estates Inc.) being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington and Hardco Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for the Mearn' s A venue Reconstruction and Liberty Street sidewalk Reconstruction, Bowmanville, Ontario being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS 2000-84 2000-85 2000-86 2000-87 2000-88 2000-89 2000-90 2000-91 - 25- June 12,2000 being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction ofthe Corporation ofthe Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to limit the gross weight of any vehide or any dass thereof passing over a bridge under the jurisdiction of the Corporation ofthe Municipality of Clarington pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, RS.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Orchard Park Estates (Bowmanville) Inc. of Plan of Subdivision 18T -87057 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect to 18T -99006 being a by-law to Repeal By-law 2000-67 and being a by- law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M- 1977 as not being subject to Part Lot Control . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 26- June 12,2000 2000-92 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Adjustment Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Veridian Corporation 2000-93 being a by-law to amend By-law 97-35 being a by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction of trees in the Municipality of Clarington "CARRIED" Resolution #C-334-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2000-77 to 2000-93, indusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-335-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 7:50 p.m. Resolution #C-336-00 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the meeting be "dosed" to hear the delegation of Jeremey Lewins and to allow for consideration of Confidential Report CD-25-00 pertaining to a personnel matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-337-00 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the actions taken at the "dosed" meeting be ratified. "CARRIED" . . Council Minutes - 27- June 12,2000 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-338-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2000-94 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 12th day of June 2000, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-339-00 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2000-94 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-340-00 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:00 p.m. "CARRIED" ~