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Council Meeting Minutes
May 30, 2005
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 30,2005, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Mayor J. Mutton
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor D. MacArthur
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Also Present:
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella (attended until 7:35 p.m.)
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (attended until 7:35 p.m.)
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath (attended until 7:35 p.m.)
Deputy Treasurer, L. Gordon (attended until 7:35 p.m.)
Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Services, M. Berney (attended until 7:35 p.m.)
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, H. Keyzers
Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Foster indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with
respect to Correspondence Item D - 7.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-271-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 16, 2005, be
approved.
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PRESENTATION
Steve Elliott, Emergency Management Ontario Community Officer, presented Mayor
Mutton with a letter from The Honourable Monte Kwinter, Minister of Community
Safety and Correctional Services, and Mr. Julian Fantino, Commissioner of
Emergency Management, which recognizes the Municipality of Clarington's
implementation of an Essential Level Emergency Management Program. Mr. Elliott
noted that it has been a pleasure working with Fire Chief Gord Weir and his staff.
DELEGATION
David Climenhage, President, Great Canadian Town Band Festival, appeared before
Council to clarify a request for financial support pertaining to the Great Canadian
Town Band Festival. Mr. Climenhage provided a slide presentation highlighting the
following:
. Celebrating Canada's history of brass and woodwind bands;
. 2005 6th annual festival with a new approach
. Highlights 2005
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focus on Dixieland and Ragtime from 1900 to the roaring twenties;
Outstanding brass quartet and recognition concert for Friday evening;
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. $1000 bursary program (six in total to be awarded to university music students).
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-272-05
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Item 1- 17.
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John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of the
Minister of Transportation, Harinder Takhar's letter regarding the
proposed reintroduction of express GO Transit bus service from
Bowmanville to the Oshawa GO Transit train station.
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Ann MacLean, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM),
writing in response to The Honourable Stephen Harper, Leader of the
Official Opposition's letter stating that FCM was acting in a "partisan"
manner when they asked Council to contact Members of Parliament and
urge them to pass the budget quickly. Ms. MacLean takes this
accusation very seriously.
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A. Alan H. Strike, Strike, Salmers and Furlong, thanking Council for their
support and for nominating him for the Durham Regional Men of
Distinction Awards. Mr. Strike also thanks Council for naming him
Senior Citizen of 2005.
Terry Holbrey, Chair, Wilmot Creek Homeowner's Association,
Healthcare Committee, thanking Council for the generous donation of
$1500.00 towards their Defibrillator fundraising drive.
Willie Woo and Donna Metcalf-Woo, Clarington Polar Bear Swim
Organizers, thanking Council and the staff of Clarington Fire Station #2,
lead by District Chief Alf Alldread, for their support during the 3rd Annual
Clarington Polar Bear Swim held on January 1 , 2005 at the Newcastle
Beach. $4250.00 was raised at this event and has been presented to
The Canadian Liver Foundation to go towards the research into biliary
atresia, a disease afflicting children.
Kirk Corkery, Chair, GTA/905 Healthcare Alliance, providing Council with
a copy of "The State of Hospital Care in the GTA/905" Report.
Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated May 1 0, 2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 10,2005.
Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated April 14, 2005.
Marjorie Cryderman, thanking Council for the award presented to her at
the Volunteer Services Award for 50 years of service with the Solina
Women's Institute.
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a letter
from Ontario's Minister of Tourism and Recreation, Jim Bradley,
regarding the Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing Program.
Catherine Brown, Assistant Deputy Minister (Acting), Integrated
Environmental Planning Division, Ministry of the Environment, advising
Council that the government intends that public health units will begin
overseeing drinking water systems servicing non-residential and
seasonal residential uses in Fall 2006. A three-phased approach will be
used to implement these changes.
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Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga, providing Council with a
copy of the City of Mississauga's 2004 Successes Report.
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, advising that revisions to
the Conservation Authorities Act by the Province of Ontario have
resulted in Ontario Regulations 97/04 for the Regulation of
Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines
and Watercourses for all Conservation Authorities in Ontario. The
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority will be hosting a series of
Public Information Sessions to present their new Regulation and
mapping schedules as follows:
May 31,2005 - Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Bowmanville
June 7, 2005 - Hebron Christian Reform Church, Whitby
June 15, 2005 - Camp Samac Council Hall, Oshawa
St. Marys Cement Co., advising Council that they will be holding an
Open House on Saturday, June 4,2005, between 10:00 a.m. and
2:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
meeting dated April 21, 2005.
Keith Shier, Mayor, The Township of Brock, writing to Barry Devolin, MP,
Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, urging the Federal Government to
pass the proposed Federal Budget, prior to another election, to ensure
that help, in the form of Ontario's $224 million share of the gas tax
revenue for municipalities, is not jeopardized should there be a snap
Federal election.
Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting
dated May 17, 2005.
Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
Province has agreed to extend the implementation date for some
building code regulatory changes from July 1, 2005 to January 1, 2006.
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario, advising Council that the
Minister of Community and Social Services, The Honourable Sandra
Pupatello, has announced additional changes to the Ontario Works
program that support recipients in moving from welfare to work. These
include:
. Extending health benefits for up to six months for people exiting
social assistance for employment or until employer health benefits
are available. Benefits could be extended for up to one year in
exceptional cases;
. A flat exemption rate of 50 per cent on earnings to provide a
better incentive for Ontario Works clients to work and earn more;
. Increasing the maximum deduction for informal child care costs
from $390 to $600 per month to provide another child care option
for working parents; and
. Creating an employment benefit of up to $500 to help recipients
who obtain full-time employment pay for job-related expenses like
uniforms and transportation.
Joyce Kufta, President, Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce,
advising Council that the Newcastle and District Chamber of Commerce
supports the request that the Newcastle Branch of the Clarington Library
remain in the downtown area of Newcastle. They feel that this area is
the most central and accessible to all who use the library, and as a
business organization it is important to them that downtown Newcastle
remain the centre of activities.
Resolution #C-273-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item 1-17 be referred to the Clarington Library Board.
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CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-274-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
. Items D - 7 and D - 9 to D - 11, inclusive.
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Duke Paul, President, Kendal Community Centre Board, requesting
permission to hold a fireworks display for Canada Day 2005. This event
was a great success in 2004 for the community and the surrounding
areas. The event will be held behind the Kendal Community Centre in
the ball diamond area.
(Approved provided the organizers obtain a
permit in accordance with By-law 92-160)
Fred Johns, advising Council that he must resign from the Clarington
Traffic Management Advisory Committee. Mr. Johns thanked the
municipality for the opportunity on this Committee.
(Thanked Mr. Johns for his service to the
Committee and correspondence referred to
the Municipal Clerk's Department)
Donna Lepard, writing to Council pertaining to the excessive noise made
by her neighbours peacocks. Her neighbour has approximately 30 to 40
peacocks and they start screeching at 5:30 a.m. until dark. Ms. Lepard
believes that peacocks should not be classified as farm animals and
should be classified as rare birds that belong in a zoo.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk's Department)
John R. O'Toole, MPP, Durham, providing Council with a copy of a
consultation document on the modernization of charitable gaming. The
Honourable Jim Watson, the Minister of Consumer and Business
Services, has announced that the new Lottery Licencing Manual will be
circulated to municipalities and front-line licensing officers for
discussions.
(Correspondence referred to the Municipal
Clerk's Department)
Tammy Dean, Corporate Events Coordinator, Durham Region, Heart
and Stroke Foundation, requesting permission to hold the annual Big
Bike for Stroke Event in the Durham Region beginning May 12 to July 8,
2005. Ms. Dean is hoping to have the Big Bike begin at the Royal
Canadian Legion at 109 King Street East and have them as their host
site for this event.
(Approved provided the organizer's apply for
and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
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Andy Scott, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and
Federal and Non-Status Indians and Liza Frulla, Minister of Canadian
Heritage and Minister responsible for Status of Women, requesting that
June 21, 2005, be proclaimed National Aboriginal Day.
(Proclaimed)
Sandy White, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention Program, Falls
Prevention, Durham Region, requesting the proclamation of October 16
- 22, 2005, as Falls Prevention Week. For the eighth consecutive year,
the Falls Prevention Workgroup is planning a public awareness
campaign for the week of October 16 - 22, 2005. Falls Prevention is an
important issue since approximately 1 in 3 seniors fall each year and
falls are the leading causes of fatal injuries among seniors.
(Proclaimed)
Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to Correspondence Item D - 7,
and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter. Councillor Foster is a
member of the Rotary Club of Courtice.
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Bruce Townley, Rotary Club of Courtice, requesting Council to be a
financial partner in the "Canada Day in Clarington" event for a $5000.00
donation. As a partner in this event, Clarington will receive recognition
in all of their advertising and promotional material and be recognized
throughout the event with banner presence and through announcements
during the live entertainment. This July 1, 2005, event will take place at
the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex starting at 5:00 p.m. There
will be live entertainment, food booths, and an exciting conclusion to the
evening of family fund with a thrilling fireworks display. Canada Day in
Clarington will be a fund raising event for the Rotary Club of Courtice.
The majority of the funds raised will be directed to their newest
fundraising priority, the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer
Centre through the Heroes of Hope Campaign.
Resolution #C-275-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Schell
WHEREAS a $500 grant to the Rotary Club of Courtice was approved by Council on
February 21,2005; and
WHEREAS these funds have not yet been expended by the Rotary Club of Courtice;
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COMMUNICATIONS
WHEREAS the Rotary Club of Courtice is requesting financial support of their
"Canada Day in Clarington" event;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the $500 grant to the Rotary Club of
Courtice be rescinded and that the Rotary Club of Courtice be approved for a $2000
grant.
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Allan Hewitt, Chair, Clarington Public Library, advising Council that the
Clarington Public Library on April 27, 2005, passed the following
resolution:
"THAT the Library Board endorse in principle the concept of the
provision of a cafe on the mezzanine of the Bowmanville Branch Library,
operated by The Clarington Project; and
THAT the endorsement be communicated to the Municipal Council and
staff. "
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Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to later in the meeting to be considered
under Report #1.
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David Cooper, Manager, Agricultural Land Use, Ministry of Agriculture
and Food, providing Council with a copy of the 'Guide to Agricultural
Use'. This publication is intended to be a resource tool to assist farmers,
non-farm residents and municipalities as they deal with these
challenging issues.
Resolution #C-277-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Correspondence Item D - 10 be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory
Committee.
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Willie Woo, requesting participation in the Annual Big Bike for Stroke
event occurring on Monday, June 20, 2005. Mr. Woo is requesting that
Council and staff put together a team and join them as they gather
together for a really great cause.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-278-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 11 be referred to staff.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report -
May 24, 2005
Resolution #C-279-05
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
May 24, 2005, be approved.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-280-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur
THAT Steve Elliott, Emergency Management Ontario Community Officer, be thanked
for his presentation; and
THAT Gord Weir, Fire Chief and staff be congratulated on their accomplishments.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-281-05
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the issue of the Great Canadian Town Band Festival be lifted from the table;
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THAT a grant in the amount of $3,500.00 be awarded to the Great Canadian Town
Band Festival.
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OTHER BUSINESS
Regional Update
Councillor Trim advised that leaf and yard waste pick up for the months of June, July
and August wiiJ occur every other week instead of every third week.
Boards and Committees Update
Councillor Foster advised that he attended a meeting of the Physician Recruitment
Committee. The Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee will be holding the Rick
Hansen Wheels in Motion Campaign at the Darlington Provincial Park on June 12,
2005. He congratulated the Archibalds for holding another successful Fruit Wine and
Food Festival on Saturday, 28, 2005, and noted that he had a great time attending the
Orono Blue Grass on the same day.
Councillor Pingle advised that the Bethesda House had a very successful dinner and
auction. St. Marys Cement Co. is having an Open House with tours of the quarry on
Saturday, June 4,2005, at 10:00 a.m. St. Marys donated a "participation in a blast at
the quarry" to the Bethesda House auction, it was a great success and very original.
She noted that she attended a brunch at Parkwood by King's Court Catering,
Bowmanville, and that this local business is becoming very well known throughout the
Region. Tyrone Spirit Day will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2005.
Councillor Robinson advised Council that there will be a delay in the opening of the
Farmers Market. The Market will not begin until June 26, 2005, due to past weather
conditions and its effect on produce.
Councilor Schell updated Council on the Physician Recruitment Committee and noted
that the Municipality's consultants are moving forward successfully.
Councillor Trim attended an excellent presentation by the Bowmanville Sea Cadets on
Sunday, May 29, 2005, at the Newcastle Arena.
Mayor Mutton advised Council that he will be attending the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, 68th Annual Conference and Municipal Expo from June 3 to 6, 2005, in
St. John's, Newfoundland. The conference wiiJ include a session on Underground
Thermal Energy Storage: An option for Sustainable Development.
Resolution #C-282-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
WHEREAS By-law 2003-177 appoints Councillor Trim and Councillor Schell as
Deputy Mayor for specified periods of time during this term of Council; and
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OTHER BUSINESS
WHEREAS Mayor Mutton, Councillor Schell and Councillor Trim will be absent from
the Municipality to attend the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in
Newfoundland;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Councillor MacArthur be appointed
Deputy Mayor for the period of May 31,2003, through to June 5, 2005, inclusive.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-283-05
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the meeting be "closed" to address a confidential property matter.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in "open" forum at 7:40 p.m.
Resolution #C-284-05
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THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
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BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-285-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2005-100 to 2005-104, inclusive and that
the said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
2005-100 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Frank Macri)
2005-101 being a by-law to adopt certain amendments to proposed Amendment
No. 39 to the modification of Clarington Official Plan (Port Darlington
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan)
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2005-102 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the Owners of
Plan of Subdivision 18T-93005 and any Mortgagee who has an interest in
the said Lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in
respect of 18T -93008
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BY-LAWS
2005-103 being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during the
year and to strike the rates of taxation for municipal purposes for the
year 2005
2005-104 being a by-law authorize the execution of an Agreement under Section
30 of the Expropriations Act between the Municipality of Clarington and
the owners of 11 Boulton Street, Newcastle
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Resolution #C-286-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2005-100 to 2005-104 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, and refrained from
voting on the confirming by-law.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-287-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2005-105 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
30th day of May, 2005, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-288-05
Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2005-105 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-289-05
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m.
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