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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/30/2005 . . . 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Meeting Minutes -2- May 30, 2005 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 military tattoo focus on Dixieland and Ragtime from 1900 to the roaring twenties; Outstanding brass quartet and recognition concert for Friday evening; and . $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. "CARRIED" 1-1 T03.GO 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. 1-2 F05.GE 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. . Council Meeting Minutes -3- May 30, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1-3 M02.GE 1-4 F11.GE 1-5 M02.GE 1-6 . SOO.GE 1-7 C06.SA 1-8 C06.CL 1-9 C06.CL 1-10 M02.GE 1-11 D06.GE 1-12 E08.GE . 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. - . . - Council Meeting Minutes -4- May 30, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1-13 1-14 A01.CE 1-15 M02.GE 1-16 06.CL 1-18 F05.GE 1-19 C06.CE 1-20 M06.GE 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. . Council Meeting Minutes .5- May 30, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS 1-21 M06.GE . 1-17 A19.GE 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. "CARRIED" 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. "CARRIED" . . . Council Meeting Minutes -6- May 30, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D -1 M02.GE D-2 C12.CL D - 3 P01.NO D-4 P09.GE D-5 M02.GE 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) . Council Meeting Minutes -7- May 30, 2005 COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 M02.GE D-8 M02.GE 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. . D-7 M02.GE F11.GE 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; . and . Council Meeting Minutes -8- May 30, 2005 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. D-9 A19.GE "CARRIED" 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. " . Resolution #C-276-05 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. D -10 L 11.GE D14.GE "CARRIED" 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. . D - 11 M02.GE "CARRIED" 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. . . . Council Meeting Minutes -9- May 30, 2005 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. "CARRIED" 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; and THAT a grant in the amount of $3,500.00 be awarded to the Great Canadian Town Band Festival. "CARRIED" . . . Council Meeting Minutes -10- May 30, 2005 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 . Council Meeting Minutes -11- May 30, 2005 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 . Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" 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) . 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 . . . Council Meeting Minutes -12- May 30, 2005 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 "CARRIED" 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" . . . . Council Meeting Minutes ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-289-05 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:45 p.m. -13- May 30, 2005 "CARRIED" MAY~