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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/26/1999 \... Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: ~ MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON April 26, 1999 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, April26, 1999, 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 1. Rowe Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Councillor T. Young Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 9:00 p.m.) Acting Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (Attended until 9:00 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended until 9:00 p:m.) Treasurer, 11. 11arano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended until 9:00 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell stated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to By-laws 99-55, 99-56 and 99-57. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING \.- Resolution #C-276-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 8, 1999, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes \... PRESENTATIONS ~ DELEGATIONS ~ - 2- April 26, 1999 The Mayor and Councillor Trim presented certificates to the members of the Orono Pee Wee Leafs and the Newcastle Novice Stars, winners of the All Ontario Championships. Mayor Hamre called Michael Patrick, Chair, Clarington Board of Trade forward and together they executed the agreement between the Board of Trade and the Municipality of Clarington. Jennifer Cooke, Marketing & Tourism Officer, provided Council with an update of the following activities which are being planned to celebrate Clarington's 25th Anniversary: · Apple Blossom A wards - Nominations dose on July 15th and a special ceremony will be held in September to recognize the nominees. · Twenty-fifth birthday party to take place in partnership with the Duck Derby on June 19, 1999. · A video contest in partnership with the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. · The Fifth Annual Clarington Kids of Steel in August 1999. Bill Swan, 40 Cloverfield Drive, Courtice, LIE IK8, displayed a copy ofa book he wrote entitled "Fast Finish." The story, which is set in Clarington, is about a track star, Noel Myers. He stated that the book is a series of 30 books, which is distributed nation-wide and across the United States, particularly in schools. It is available in the local library and in the Book Studio in downtown Bowmanville. Bryce Jordan, G.M. Sernas, 110 Scotia Court, Unit 41, Whitby, L1N 8Y7, addressed Council with respect to Report PD- 38-99. He stated that his clients have no difficulty with the proposed amendment that will broaden the potential use of the block ofland required to be dedicated to the municipality from that of a "Tourist Information Centre" to a "Public Use Facility." He noted, however, that this component of the amendment is included within the amendment document, together with amendments to the Bowmanville West Main Central Area policies. The amendment should, therefore, be revised to include this component with other changes to the parent Official Plan. Council Minutes \.- DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS '-' 1-2 1-3 1-4 \..- - 3 - April 26, 1999 With respect to the designation of additional retaiJ/commerciallands, Mr. Jordan stated that his clients own property south of Highway No.2 which has the same potential as the subject lands. Ifthe lands are not being considered by the municipality at this time, his clients will consider the subject amendment as a precedent for a similar application of their own. Bob Martindale, Martindale Planning Services, 23 Elizabeth Street, Ajax, LIT 2X I, indicated that his client, Glenn Willson, is satisfied with the proposed development submitted by Green Martin Developments, provided it is approved in the same form as recommended in Report PD-38-99. Correspondence Item I - 17 was distributed to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-277-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - I, 1- 7 and 1-15. "CARRIED" Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee, forwarding a copy of minutes of a meeting of March 16, 1999. (Received for Information) BOWillanviUe Museum Board, forwarding a copy of minutes of a meeting of March 10,1999. (Received for Information) Brenda DeForest, PCB Containment Technology Inc., advising of a PCB Transformer Draining Project at 2849 Highway 2 & Lambs Road, which fulfils their requirements under The Ontario Ministry of the Environment Certificate of Approval Numbers A181011 and A821206. The purpose of the draining is to remove the contaminated liquid from the tank and send the tank for decontamination and recycling to an approved waste treatment facility. The PCB oil drained from the unit will be sent for destruction to Alberta Special Waste Treatment Centre. No chemicals, solvents or solutions are used with their process. (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 4- April 26, 1999 '-' COMMUNICATIONS 1-5 Glen A. Pearce, President, Envirosearch Limited, forwarding a copy of their 1998 Annual Report, Atlantic Soil Enrichment Program. The report summarizes activities associated with the Atlantic Soil Enrichment Program carried on by Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd., with the assistance of Court ice Auto Wreckers Limited. (Received for Information) 1-6 Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs, Pickering Nuclear, Ontario POWER Generation, forwarding a copy of their Monthly Report Card for Ontario Power Generation Nuclear and Pickering and Darlington Nuclear. These reports are issued each month and indicate their performance in the areas of production, environment, public safety and employee safety. (Received for Information) 1-8 Information Bulletin received from Ian Macnab, Kawartha Conservation, advising that vandals burned the washrooms at the Pigeon River Headwaters Conservation Area in Manvers. He advised that they have no funds to rebuild them this year. The destruction of the washrooms was only part of the damage done. Picnic tables were burned and torn apart and beer bottles were smashed all about the picnic shelter. They spent two days cleaning up glass and debris so that visitors would not get injured. Kawartha Conservation staff patrol the conservation areas and the OPP regularly patrol as well. (Received for Information) '-' 1-9 Clare Riepma, Supervisor, Ministry of Transportation, advising that effective April 1 , 1999, MTO Regional Offices will assume responsibility for new subdivision/condominium applications while the Corridor Policy Office will retain responsibility for all existing (prior to April 1/99) subdivision/condominium applications. With the proclamation ofBiJl20 on May 22, 1996, and the provincial shift to the importance of preconsultation in Planning Act matters, the Ministry of Transportation is seeking co-operation in establishing a preconsultation process for the review of applications involving Ministry inferests. (Received for Information) 1-10 P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising ofa resolution passed by the Regional Council as follows: "a) THAT the Regional Chair and Regional Clerk be authorized to sign the Grant Agreement with the Province of Ontario, dated February 17, 1999, with amendments; \...- Council Minutes - 5 - April 26, 1999 '-' COMMUNICATIONS b) THAT the Mayors of all area municipalities within the Regional Municipality of Durham be invited to participate in the ceremony marking the signing of the A ward Agreement; c ) THAT in addition to amendments, as noted on the Grant Agreement, (Attachment 1 to Report #1999-A-27 of the Commissioner of Economic Development and Tourism), this agreement shall also be amended as follows: Paragraph 23.6 shall be amended to read: 'The Ministry shall have in place general liability insurance to an inclusive limit of not less than Five Million Dollars per occurrence for its officers, directors, employees, agents and volunteers' . \..r In reference to Sections 14 and 21, the Region of Durham will only warrant that to the best of its abilities, all computer equipment, software and firmware used in relation to the operation of the 2000 Summer Games, will be Year 2000 compliant." (Received for Information) 1-11 Donald G. McKay, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising of a resolution passed by the Council of the Town of Whitby as follows: 1. "THAT the Council endorse the Provincial initiative for fair access to jobs for Ontarians as outlined in the April 1, 1999 letter from the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Labour, to broader public sector stakeholders; and 2. THAT the Minister of Labour, the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities be advised accordingly." (Received for Information) 1-12 Newcastle Community Hall Board, forwarding minutes of a meeting of March 15, 1999. (Received for Information) 1-13 Kawartha Conservation, forwarding a copy of minutes of a meeting of March 26, 1999. '-' (Received for Information) Council Minutes - 6- April 26, 1999 \... COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 News Release, Central Lake Ontario Conservation, advising of Spring Cleanup Days at the local Conservation Areas. The Conservation Authority is hosting five spring cleanup days in various conservation areas over the next three months. Individuals, families and groups are invited to participate. Cleanups will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and consist of light garbage pickup. Groups wishing to participate are asked to contact the Authority office at (905) 579-0411 and all participants are asked to bring gloves. The Authority will provide refreshments and admission and parking fees will be waived for those taking part in the cleanups. (Received for Information) 1-16 A.C. Wong, Manager, Environmental Health, Durham Region Health Department, forwarding a copy of the Health Department's Summary Report - 1998 Pt. 8 - OBC (Private Sewage Systems) Activities, Municipality ofClarington. He advises that, as specified in their Sewage System Management Agreement, they are pleased to present their report on the Health Department's sewage system inspections and related activities, conducted on behalf of the municipality in 1998. (Received for Information) '-' 1-17 Libby Racansky forwarding correspondence entitled "On Earth Day - A Case for Living Reverse/Streams." (Received for Information) I -I News Release received from Mosport International Raceway, armouncing that CDS Technologies Inc. is the Title sponsor of the July lOllI, 1999 CASCAR Castrol Super Series Eastern Championship Event. To be known as the "CDS Tech 200", this marks the return of CAS CAR to Mosport Speedway after a two year hiatus. Fans and competitors have expressed a desire to see Canada's only National Stock Car series make its return to the 1/2 mile paved speedway. Since word spread late in the '98 season that a race was confirmed, the response has been extremely positive. Mosport International Raceway P11.MO Resolution #C-278-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 1 be received for information. "CARRIED" ~ Council Minutes 'w COMMUNICATIONS 1-7 Visual Arts Centre Activities M02.GE \.r 1-15 Resolution re: Durham Region Governance Committee CIO.AD '-' - 7 - April 26, 1999 Media Release, The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising that the Courtice Community Complex is artistically alive, first with the display of sculptured fish and then butterflies. Bowmanville artist Todd Tremeer and a grade eight class at Mother Teresa Catholic School in Courtice have created large vibrant kites as part of the "Art in the Atrium" Project, pARTtners Program at the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington. This third instalment ofthe project called "Many Kites: One Sky", aims to draw on and celebrate the many cultures which make up the community of Courtice. The unveiling of the display took place on Wednesday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m., at the Courtice Community Complex. They also advise that the pARTners Program is organizing an Earth Day Project with Bowmanville Schools and Graham's IGA. With the help of artist Richard Toms, students in six area schools will plan and paint a mural advocating wise use of natural resources. This mural will then be gridded and painted on paper grocery bags supplied by the IGA. Resolution #C-279-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I -7 be received for information. "CARRIED" Donald G. McKay , Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, advising of a resolution passed by the Town of Whitby as follows: "1. THAT the Council of the Town of Whitby advise the Region of Durham as follows: (a) THAT Whitby will support a process to explore governance reform together with any related service realignments; (b) THAT Whitby is prepared to initiate a more appropriate governance/service realignment review process and encourage other Durham Region municipalities to do the same; Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS '-' D-4 Leukemia Awareness Month M02.GE D-7 '-" Green Ribbon of Hope Month M02.GE - 8 - April 26, 1999 2. THAT the Town Administrator report back to Council with recommendations as to a process whereby the Town of Whitby can consider governance reform together with any related service realignment which (1) provides for full public consultation with the citizens/taxpayers of Whitby, (2) enables all members of Whitby Council to have the opportunity to be part of the decision making process, and (3) which can be judged by Whitby Council to be in the best interest of all of its citizens/taxpayers; and 3. THAT the information requested by the Region of Durham in its letters dated December 2, 1998, February 5, 1999 and February 17, 1999, be provided." Resolution #C-280-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-281-99 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Items D - 4, D -7, D - 9 and D - 10, be approved as per the agenda. "CARRIED" Sylvia Smith, Branch President, Durham Region Leukemia Research Fund of Canada, advising of Leukemia Awareness Month and requesting Council to proclaim the month of June as Leukemia Awareness Month and requesting permission to fly the LRFC flag at the Municipal Administrative Centre. (Proclaimed and the raising of the LRFC flag approved) Gord Leris, Chapter Chairperson, Child Find Ontario, advising of Green Ribbon of Hope Month and requesting proclamation of May as Child Find's "Green Ribbon of Hope Month" and May 25th as National Missing Children's Day. (Proclaimed) Council Minutes \..- COMMUNICATIONS D-9 Drinking Water Awareness Week M02.GE D-JO Sewage System In Orono E07.GE D-j Resolution re: GTSB D02.GT ~ \..- - 9- April 26, 1999 Roland Welker, Chair, Public Information Council, Ontario Water Works Association, advising of Drinking Water Awareness Week and requesting May 2 - 8,1999, be proclaimed Drinking Water Awareness Week in the Municipality of Clarington. (Proclaimed) Tino Montopoli, Stutl's Pharmacy Limited, 5344 Main Street, Orono, LOB IMO, with respect to the current Sewage System in Orono. He believes that this is a real health problem that may put the population at great risk. He fully supports any initiatives towards a municipal sewage system. (Forward correspondence to the Regional Municipality of Durham) Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City ofMississauga, Chair, GTA Mayors & Regional Chairs, advising that the GTA Mayors & Regional Chairs Committee endorsed the following resolution passed by Peel Regional Council: "WHEREAS the objects of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB) are to co-ordinate decision making among the municipalities of the GTA and to exercise general direction and control over GT Transit; AND WHEREAS transportation in the GTA is a critical issue facing the entire area; AND WHEREAS the GTSB is required to appoint only one standing committee as a minimum; AND WHEREAS the powers of the GTSB are virtually all discretionary (save and except for a review under Section 33 and mandatory conflict resolution in certain cases under Section 23); AND WHEREAS the current request for a number of working groups and the proposal to establish several committees conflicts with the priority issues of transportation; AND WHEREAS many of the suggested committees are in some cases performing a duplication of the work that has been done in existing Regional and Municipal official plans; AND WHEREAS the resources of GT A municipalities are already engaged in the existing GTA municipal efforts; Council Minutes - 10- April 26, 1999 '-' COMMUNICATIONS AND WHEREAS the current level of staffing of the GTSB is appropriate to address the co-ordination of the priority issue of transportation; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the GTSB be advised that Peel Regional Council is most concerned that the Board is proposing to initiate too many committees on issues that are not related to transportation; AND FURTHER THAT the GTSB should immediately concentrate on addressing the transportation crisis in the GT A; AND FURTHER THAT the current working groups and/or committees that are not transportation and administration related be dissolved; AND FURTHER THAT the GTSB concentrate on finding funding sources to implement these transportation priorities within the GTA; . ~ AND FURTHER THAT the Province of Ontario, the G T A Mayors and Chairs, the City ofMississauga, the City of Brampton and the Town ofCaledon be so advised." Resolution #C-282-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item D - I be received for information. "CARRIED" D-2 Robert J. Marshall, President, Durham Radio Inc., advising that Durham Radio Inc. has applied to the CRTC to rebroadcast its signal to residents of North Durham who currently do not receive an adequate signal on 95.9 FM. The signal will be rebroadcast on 89.9 FM from a site in Sunderland. If successful, this will be the first time that local Durham radio will be available to all the residents of the Region. The new transmitter will improve service to all the residents ofUxbridge, Scugog and Brock Townships. Signals to Residents of North Durham AI2.GE '-' Council Minutes \., COMMUNICATIONS D-3 \.,.. National Volunteer Week M02.GE D-5 Waste Reduction Week M02.GE '-" - 11 - April 26, 1999 They are requesting help by writing the Secretary of the CRTC by May 14th at the latest, telling them that we would like to be able to listen to a station like KX96 and wanting a station that dedicates itself to what is going on in Durham, supplying us with the latest news, information, traffic and advertising messages. Also, that we want a station that plays the music that we like to listen to and how important it is to have a station in our area that serves our needs and the needs of our neighbours. Resolution #C-283-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 2 be received for information. "CARRIED" Media Advisory, Durham Regional Police Service, advising that April 19 - 24 is National Volunteer Week. Over 1000 volunteers are presently associated with the Durham Regional Police Service through various programs including Community Police Offices, Road Watch program, Crimestoppers, Block Parents, Neighbourhood Watch, Food and Toy Drive, to name a few. Anyone interested in offering their services, please call the Durham Regional Police Service Volunteer Co-ordinator, Susan Shetler, at 579-1520, Ex!. 3669. Resolution #C-284-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be received for information. "CARRIED" Cora Hallsworth, Waste Reduction Week Co-ordinator, Recycling Council of Ontario, requesting the municipality's participation in Waste Reduction Week '99 as follows: 1. Officially declaring November 1 to 7 Waste Reduction Week in the Municipality ofClarington; 2. Supporting WRW '99 with a financial contribution of $500- 2000; and 3. Appointing a WRW Co-ordinator to act as a liaison with RCO and have them fill out the Community Event Registration form. Council Minutes "'" COMMUNICATIONS D-6 '-' Samuel Wilmot Nature Trail Signs, Committee T07.GE D-8 "-' Resolution re: Blue Box Program E07.GE - 12 - April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-285-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received for information; THAT the week of November 1 - 7, 1999 be proclaimed "Waste Reduction Week" in the Municipality of Clarington, and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Cora Hallsworth be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Frank Hoar, Secretary, Lions Club of Newcastle, 20 King Street West, Newcastle, LIB IH7, advising of approval of an expenditure of$10,000, $5,000 each year for the next two, to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area, to help pay for the signs that will be erected throughout the area. He advises that Mr. Gordon Moulton is Chair of the Lions Project Committee, as well as taking a more than casual interest in the Nature Area, and he is sure Mr. Moulton would like to be appointed to the Management Committee. Any future correspondence or communication should be directed to Lion Gordon Moulton, 1661 Stephenson Road, R.R. #8, Newcastle, LIB IL9. Resolution #C-286-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence received from the Lions Club of Newcastle be received and a letter of appreciation be forwarded for their kind donation; and THAT the Lions Club of Newcastle be advised that they are well represented on the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Committee by three of their members, namely, R.B. Rickard, Judge Lovekin and Councillor Trim. "CARRIED" Mayor James Taylor, County of Prince Edward, advising of a resolution passed by the County of Prince Edward as follows: "WHEREAS on October 7, 1998, the Minister of the Environment announced a plan to expand and improve the Blue Box program and increase waste diversion in the Province; Council Minutes '- COMMUNICATIONS ~ D-II Resolution re: Secession of Quebec CI0.AD "'" - 13 - April 26, 1999 AND WHEREAS this plan will see the formation of a Waste Diversion Organization in 1999 to provide the municipalities with the tools to reduce the cost of their recycling program; AND WHEREAS the negotiations that are underway with industries to obtain their financial support is on a voluntary basis; AND WHEREAS funding to municipalities will be contingent on prescribed efficiency standards, waste diversion targets, and full compliance with recycling regulations. NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF PRINCE EDWARD petition the Province of Ontario as represented by the Ministry of Environment to reconsider the initiative to enlist the voluntary financial support of the material generating industries, and introduce a provincial funding formula that is fair and equitable for all participating municipalities. AND FURTHER THAT this motion be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for circulation to all municipalities within the Province of Ontario for their support and endorsement." Resolution #C-287-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the resolution of the County of Prince Edward, respecting the Blue Box Program, be endorsed. "CARRIED" Guy Bertrand, President, Citizens for a Democratic Nation, advising of a report on the Canadian Insurance Plan (CIP), which seeks in part to inform all Canadians of Quebec, be they federalists or separatists, about the rights they possess in the event that a part of the Province of Quebec decides to secede. The principal objective of the CIP seeks to conciliate two opposing positions which seem irreconcilable but which must be reconciled, namely the position of certain Quebecers who wish at all costs to give themselves a country where they will constitute a majority and the position of those Canadians of Quebec who wish to live in the country that their ancestors built and which has developed over time thanks to the co- operation of all citizens, no matter what their origin. Council Minutes "'" COMMUNICATIONS ~ D-12 Noxious Weeds E05.WE '-" - 14- April 26, 1999 He is requesting approval of the creation of an independent national commission with a mandate to establish honest and reasonable ground rules applicable to all parties in the case that Quebec desires to secede from Canada. These rules come into effect in order to avoid anarchy, chaos, even violence. He advises that there are only seven countries in the world that permit the detachment, dismemberment or secession of part of their territory, but in each case, these countries have given themselves rules to abide by, either by legislation or their constitution, and states that we cannot in any way, tolerate that the next referendum take place without the knowledge of what awaits us in its wake. He is requesting the municipality to declare itself in favour of the creation of such a commission and is convinced that history will remember the names of those municipalities that had the courage and the wisdom to fulfill their responsibilities in the greater interest of their citizens. Resolution #C-288-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Guy Bertrand be advised of Council's previous resolution pertaining to this matter. "CARRIED" Mike Slocombe, Operations Technician, Municipal Weed Inspector, Region of Durham, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to pass a resolution directing the Regional Weed Inspector(s) to cause the noxious weeds or weed seeds on any subdivided portions of the municipality and on lots not exceeding 10 acres, to be destroyed and is further requesting that the municipality publish in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality notice, of this action. Resolution #C-289-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Council of the Municipality of CIa ring ton authorizes the publication ofa Public Notice regarding the destruction of weeds under the provision of the Week Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter W.5 of the Province of Ontario, and directs the Regional Weed Inspectors to cause noxious weeds or weed seeds to be destroyed in such a manner as they may deem proper and that the expenses incurred by the said Weed Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS D-13 Resolution re: Intercede Diversion Program CIO.AD '-" D-14 Resolution re: Fill Material "'" - 15 - April 26, 1999 Inspectors in the discharge of their duties shall be placed on the Collector's Roll of this municipality against the respective parcels concerned and that such amounts shall be collected in the same manner as taxes under The Municipal Act; and THAT Mike Slocombe be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator-Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising of a resolution passed by the Township of Scugog as follows: "THAT this Council indicate its wholehearted support and endorsement for the Intercede Diversion Program and that this resolution be circulated to the other municipalities in Durham including the Region, and urge each municipality to do likewise and further, that Council consider financial support for the program and, that matter, be referred to the 1999 budget discussions." Resolution #C-290-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the resolution of the Township of Scugog pertaining to the Intercede Diversion Program, be endorsed as follows: "THAT the Council of the Municipality ofClarington indicate its wholehearted support and endorsement for the Intercede Diversion Program and that this resolution be circulated to the other municipalities in Durham including the Region, and urge each municipality to do likewise." "CARRIED" Chris Somerville, Assistant Clerk, Township of King, advising of a resolution passed by the Corporation of the Township of King as follows: "WHEREAS the Township of King is a rural municipality in close proximity to areas where intense development is taking place; AND WHEREAS contractors and developers are seeking convenient locations for disposing of fill; AND WHEREAS the Township of King has received many applications for fill to be placed on lands within the municipality; Council Minutes \w COMMUNICATIONS \w D-15 Resolution re: Protection of School Sites CIO.AD \w - 16- April 26, 1999 AND WHEREAS Council of the Township of King is concerned that usable agricultural land and other lands will be damaged or otherwise affected by the dumping of 'inert' materials such as concrete, asphalt, brick, blocks, rubble; AND WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment guidelines include 'inert' materials as acceptable fill material: NOW THEREFORE BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED: I. THAT the Ministry of the Environment be requested to change the guidelines thereby prohibiting the use of 'inert' material such as concrete, asphalt, brick, blocks, rubble and all similar types of material as fill; 2. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Natural Resources, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the local Member of Provincial Parliament, and circulated to all rural municipalities in the Greater Toronto Area for their support." Resolution #C-291-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information. "CARRIED" Judith Muncaster, Town Clerk, Town of Oakville, advising of the following resolution passed by the Council of the Town of Oakville: "THAT the Halton District School Board be requested to address the issue of protecting municipal and community group investments on Board property which may be disposed. THAT the Province be requested to identify how municipal and community group investments are to be protected if school sites are to be disposed. THAT the Town contact other municipalities in the Region and Province and request that they also contact both the province and their local Board seeking clarification on how municipal and community groups' investments on school sites to be disposed, will be protected. Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS '- D-16 Message of Support MOI.GE '- - 17 - April 26, 1999 THAT the report dated March I, 1999, from the Legal Department be received. THAT a copy of this report and Council's resolution be forwarded to Gary Carr, MPP, Oakville South and Terence Young, MPP, Halton Centre." Resolution #C-292-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence of the Town of Oakville with respect to protecting municipal and community group investments on School Board property which may be disposed, be endorsed; and THAT John O'Toole, MPP, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Kathy Jeffery & Doug Anthony, 1998-99 National Presidents, Kinsmen & Kinette Clubs of Canada, requesting the Municipality of Clarington to place a "Message-of-Support" in Kin's national publication. These "thank you" messages allow Kin communities to express their appreciation to their members for the millions of dollars Kinsmen and Kinettes raise annually, as well as for the countless hours of personal time Kin members spend performing community service work. Message-of-Support. Resolution #C-293-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT a 1112 page ad be purchased for a cost of$250.00. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 17 was distributed to Council as a handout. '- "'" "-' Council Minutes - 18 - April 26, 1999 COMMUNICATIONS D-17 Grid Power E06.GE MOTION D. Scott McCann, the owner of Grid Power, requesting to meet with Council to discuss the possibility of Council taking control of Grid Power as it can be expanded to accept other municipalities who may be desirous to join the grid and expand the scope of their activities. Resolution #C-294-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 be received and referred to the Clarington Hydro Commission. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-295-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m. NOTICE OF MOTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Report # I G.P.A. Report April 19, 1999 Resolution #C-296-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 19, 1999, be approved. "CARRIED" '- '- ~ Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Tender CL99-5 FI8.QU Report #3 Tender CL99-6 FI8.QU - 19- April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-297-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-20-99 be received; THAT Miller Paving, Markham, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of $262,866.90 (including GST), being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-5, be awarded the contract to supply and apply Surface Treatment and to provide for Asphalt and Surface Treatment Pulverizing, to various roads as required by the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds required be provided from the Public Works 1999 draft Budget Account #7208-00441-0261 in the amount of$290,000.00 "CARRIED" Resolution #C-298-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-21-99 be received; THAT Robert Young Construction Ltd., Peterborough, Ontario, with a total bid in the amount of$353,910.00, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL-99-6, be awarded the contract for the Supply and Haul of Granular "A" and "B", and Haul, Stockpile and Spread of Granular "A" Gravel; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the 1999 Public Works Road Maintenance and Construction budget. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-' REPORTS Report #4 Tender CL99-2 FI8.QU '- "'" - 20- April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-299-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-22-99 be received; THAT Tom's Landscaping Maintenance and Design, Oshawa, Ontario, with a total bid amount of$69,236.76 (including G.S.T.) for Section I, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-2, be awarded the three (3) year contract for grass cutting and trimming for Section I, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT Abba Property Maintenance, Pontypool, Ontario, with a total bid amount of $67,977.41 (including G.S.T.) for Section 2, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-2, be awarded the three (3) year contract for grass cutting and trimming for Section 2, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT G.W.S. Landscaping, Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid amount of$29,81O.1J (including G.S.T.) for Section 3, being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL99-2, be awarded the three (3) year contract for grass cutting and trimming for Section 3, as required by the Department of Public Works; THAT the contract award to G.W.S. Landscaping for Section 3, be conditional upon their equipment being adequate for this contract; and THAT the required funds be drawn from the respective year's current budget allocation for grass cutting with an annual contribution from the capital reserve fund, as necessary, and as past practice has provided, to subsidize the contract in lieu of capital expenditure otherwise required. "CARRIED" Council Minutes \..- REPORTS Report #5 Subdivision l8T-98004 Green Martin DJ 2.18T -98004 '-" "'" - 21 - April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-300-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Report PD-38-99 be received; THAT the proposed Plan of Subdivision 18T-98004, as red-line revised and dated April 12, 1999, as per Attachment No.4, be approved subject to the conditions contained in Attachment No.3 to Report PD-38-99; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by by-law, to execute a Subdivision Agreement between the owner and the Municipality of Clarington at such time as the agreement has been finalized to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Planning; THAT the application to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, of the former Town of Newcastle, submitted by Design Plan Services Inc. on behalf of Green Martin DeveJopments Ltd. and Green Martin Properties Ltd., be approved and that the "Holding (H)" symbol be removed by by-law upon: a) execution of Subdivision agreements with the Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipality ofClarington; b) transfer of the lands identified as Block 3 to the Municipality for public use purposes in accordance with the Clarington Official Plan and the conditions of draft approval contained in Attachment No.3 to Report PD-38-99; c) preparation of a stormwater management implementation report for all of the subject lands to the satisfaction of Central Lake Ontario Conservation and the Municipality of CIa ring ton; and d) execution of a Site Plan Agreement for each phase of development. THAT the Durham Region Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report PD-38-99 and advised of Council's decision; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-38-99 and any delegations, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-' REPORTS Report #6 to #9 - 22- April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-301-99 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Reports #6, #7, #8 and #9, be referred to the end of the agenda to be discussed during a "closed" session of Council. UNFINISHED BUSINESS "CARRIED" '- BY-LAWS "'" Resolution #C-302-99 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegation of Bill Swan be acknowledged with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-303-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, 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: 99-51 being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with Clarnew Development Inc., the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-88061 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington in respect of 18T -88061; 99-52 being a by-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of CIa ring ton and the Consumers' Gas Company Ltd.; 99-53 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Directors of Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) to be incorporated; Council Minutes '-' BY-LAWS '-" "'" - 23- April 26, 1999 99-54 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Green Martin Developments Ltd. and Green Martin Properties Ltd.). 99-55 being a by-law to approve the expropriation of Cove Road and certain other lands on behalf of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington as the approving authority under the Expropriations Act and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Certificate of Approval under the Act; 99-56 being a by-law to expropriate certain lands in the Cove Road and Cedar Crest Beach Road areas of the Municipality of Clarington pursuant to subsection 19(1) of the Municipal Act; and 99-57 being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk on behalf of the Municipality ofClarington to execute an expropriation plan in accordance with section 9 of the Expropriations Act in respect of certain lands in the Cove Road and Cedar Crest Beach Road areas of the Municipality of Clarington. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #C-304-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-303-99 be divided to allow for consideration of By-laws 99-51 to 99-54 separately from By-laws 99-55 to 99-57. "CARRIED" The first and second reading of By-law 99-51 to 99-54 inclusive, was then put to a vote and CARRIED. Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to By-laws 99-55 to 99-57 inclusive; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. 'Councillor Schell advised that the by-laws affect his employer, Blue Circle Canada Inc. The first and second reading of By-laws 99-55 to 99-57 inclusive, was then put to a vote and CARRIED. Council Minutes '-" BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update '-" Committee/Boards Update '-' - 24- April 26, 1999 Resolution #C-305-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-51 to 99-57 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton advised that the Regional Council has adopted the 1999 budget which recognizes a 1.2 to 1.3 percent increase over 1998. This small increase will allow for the Police Department to hire 33 new police officers and 50 support staff in the Police Department. Councillor Mutton also highlighted the Durham '99 Passport Program. Councillor Novak highlighted the News Release prepared by the Region of Durham which compares the area municipalities at a glance. She also recommended that the Members peruse the publication "Bowmanville/Soper Creek Watershed Aquatic Resource Management Plan." Mayor Hamre advised that the Regional Works Committee just recently completed a two-day tour in which they viewed various ways that municipalities deal with waste rather than using landfill sites. She indicated that last Friday, a very productive Greater Toronto Services Board meeting was held at which time a procedural by-law was passed. Mayor Hamre also addressed the procedures which were followed at the Region in dealing with the Lishman Application. Councillor Novak advised Members of Council that the Courtice Carnival is being held May 20 - 24, 1999 at the Courtice Community Complex. Councillor Rowe stated that the Courtice Neighbourhood Watch is holding their Inaugural meeting this evening. Also, Friends of the Second Marsh, together with Cynthia Strike and local schools, are working on the trail system. Jim Richards is being honoured for 25 years of volunteer work at their upcoming meeting. The Solina Hall Board has identified a need for an additional soccer pitch because of their increased usage. Council Minutes '-' OTHER BUSINESS '-' - 25- April 26, 1999 The Courtice Business Association will be holding a breakfast meeting the first Wednesday of every month at Barnaby's and all interested business people are invited to attend. Councillor Schell advised that the Road Watch Program has raised $18,000 to date and the kick-off is being held on June 23,1999, in the Council Chambers. He advised that the Firehouse Youth Committee, being headed by Terri McCabe, has been very busy and he invited all Members of Council to attend the meetings. The Rotary Club Auction is being held this Friday, April 30, 1999 at the Clarington Beech Centre. Councillor Trim advised that he attended the' Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Walk on Saturday, April 24, 1999. Councillor Young reminded the Members of Council of the Bowmanville Drama Workshop presentation "California Suite" which is running from April 28 -May 1,1999. Resolution #C-306-99 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to address several personnel matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-307-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW "'" Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. '-' '-' '- Council Minutes - 26- April 26, 1999 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-308-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-58, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 26th day of April 1999 , and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-309-99 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-58 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-31 0-99 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:22 p.m. "CARRIED" #~4'/~~~~{