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MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
May 31, 1999
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, May 31,1999, 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 J. Rowe
Councillor J. Schell
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor T. Young
Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended until 8: 10 p.m.)
Manager of Arenas, D. Cousins (Attended until 8:10 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 8:10 p.m.)
Acting Director of Planning and Development, D. Crome (Attended
until 8:20 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano (Attended until 8:10 p.m.)
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended until 8:10 p.m.)
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Novak indicated that she would be disclosing a pecuniary
interest with respect to the delegation of Joe Domitrovic.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
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Resolution #C-333-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 10, 1999,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
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DELEGATIONS
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Joe Caruana, Director of Community Services, introduced Dan Cousins,
who has recently been hired as the Manager of Arenas. Mr. Cousins
comes to the Municipality ofClarington from the City of London.
Diane Eastwood, Firehouse Youth Centre, 132 Church Street,
Bowmanville, L I C 1 T5, advised that approximately three weeks ago, she
and representatives of the John Howard Society met with Joe Caruana,
Marie Marano and Nancy Taylor to discuss their 1999 grant. She advised
Council that the grant money would be utilized for youth programming at
the centre and expressed thanks to Council for the grant. She stated that
the Youth Centre is looking forward to working together with the
Municipality in their endeavours.
Kathy Duncan, 3224 Hancock Road, Courtice, LIE 2MI, was called but
was not present.
Adele Pugliese, 154 Keewatin Street South, Oshawa, LlH 6Z3, was called
but was not present.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation
of Joe Domitrovic vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and
voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that memberes
of her family reside in close proximity to the subject property.
Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L5, addressed
Council with respect to the relocation of his autobody shop. Mr.
Domitrovic advised Council that he has been working with several real
estate companies but has been unable to find suitable location to relocate
his business. He submitted letters from four real estate agents confirming
this matter. Mr. Domitrovic requested an additional one year extension in
which to relocate his business.
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
"CARRIED"
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Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities
of Ontario with respect to the Municipal Mandate - Municipalities at Risk.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on
April 14, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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The Honourable Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance, providing information
on the education tax rates required to set 1999 tax rates. He advises that
the Province proposes to reduce the residential education tax rate by 20
percent over the next five years, saving taxpayers $500 million.
Combined with the eight-year, $500 million reduction in business
education taxes, taxpayers will save $1 billion in reduced property taxes.
The 1999 Ontario Budget announced that the residential education tax rate
will be reduced by 10 percent, effective for the 1999 tax year. Therefore,
the residential education tax rate for 1999 will be reduced to 0.414 percent
of assessed value from the current tax rate of 0.46 percent of assessed
value. A 20 percent reduction in residential education tax rates will mean
a reduction of $150 in property taxes for the owner of a typical, single-
family detached home. The province trusts that municipalities will not
move to occupy the tax room created by a reduction in the provincial
portion of the property tax bill and that municipalities will follow the
province's lead and find efficiencies and savings to also reduce their
municipal portion of the tax bill. The reduction in residential education
tax rates will also be applicable to multi-residential properties, farms and
managed forests. With respect to multi-residential properties, the province
proposes to amend the Tenant Protection Act, to ensure that the benefit of
reduced education taxes is passed on to tenants.
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John Coffey, Co-ordinator, Clarington Older Adult Association,
forwarding a copy of the proposed 1999-2000 Budget for the Clarington
Older Adult Association. The fiscal year-end for the Association is March
31 st. He advises that Michael Sullivan, C.A., has been appointed as the
auditor and he will forward a copy of their financial statements in the near
future.
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Brian Suter, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising of a resolution passed
by the City of Oshawa as follows:
"THAT Council request Regional Council to establish a technical
committee to provide support to the Regional Governance
Committee consisting of all Durham CAO's, and further that this
technical committee be charged with responsibility to develop a
methodology for governance reform in Durham to include a Terms
of Reference and Work Plan, consistent with the approach
described in City Manager's Report CM-99-03 dated April 22,
1999."
(Received for Information)
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P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising of a resolution
passed by Regional Council as follows:
"a)
THAT the revised work plan for the Regional Development
Charge Background Study and By-law, as attached to Report
#1999-J-13 of the Chief Administrative Officer and
Commissioners of Finance, Planning and Works, be received for
information; and
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b) THAT a copy of Commissioner's Report #1999-J-13 of the Chief
Administrative Officer and Commissioners of Finance, Planning
and Works be forwarded to the area municipalities in Durham
Region, the Durham Chapter of the Urban Development Institute
(UDI), the Durham Region Home Builders' Association and the
Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association."
(Received for Information)
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Anne Robinson, Vice President, Membership Services, Parks &
Recreation Ontario forwarding membership material, a table of contents
from the April issue of Parks & Recreation Canada on parks and
playgrounds, and special discount coupons from Canada's Paramount
Wonderland. She advises that Parks and Recreation Ontario is the
umbrella organization for municipal recreati('m, therapeutic recreation,
parks, environment and open space, aquatics and has children and youth
and volunteerism branches.
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PRO has excellent resources on both the facility and programming aspects
of recreation. PRO is the ONLY organization in Ontario that
automatically gives staff in municipalities access to membership with the
Canadian Parks and Recreation Association at NO additional cost.
(Received for Information)
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Media Release, The Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, advising of a
sculpture unveiling in Soper Creek Park. The event will be held on
Friday, May 21,1999 at 7:00 p.m., in Soper Creek Park outside the Cream
of Barley Mill. The piece is based on spillway gates used to block debris
from entering the wheel well of a mill. The artist, Cynthia Harper, will
arrive in BowmanvilIe earlier in the week to install the structure, which
has been specially designed with the history of the Cream of Barley Mill
in mind. She has extensive experience executing public art projects and
commissions throughout the United States, and teaches at Pennsylvania
College of Technology, Penn State, Williamsport, PA. She has received
awards for her art in Arizona, Nebraska, Alaska, Dallas, California, and
abroad in Finland.
(Received for Information)
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Media Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario - Election Watch '99 with respect to Profiling Municipal Issues
During the Provincial Election.
(Received for Information)
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Media Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario - Election Watch '99, with respect to Infrastructure Support for
Cash-Strapped Municipalities. .
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario Media Communication-
Election Watch '99 - Municipal Governments and Property Tax Payers
Want No Surprises.
(Received for Information)
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario Media Communication -
Election Watch '99 - Understanding Each Party's Plan.
(Received for Information)
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Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority
held on May 18, 1999.
(Received for Information)
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Debbie Feltham, Treasurer, Clarington East Economic Support,
forwarding a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Clarington East Food
Bank for the Municipal Grant.
(Received for Information)
Bob Kanduth, Director, Public Affairs and Communications, Municipal
Electric Association, forwarding a letter of introduction on behalf of the
Municipal Electric Association. He advises that the Municipal Electric
Association (MEA), a not-for-profit provincial association which
represents and serves electric distribution utilities in Ontario. Currently,
there are 255 municipal electric utilities (MEUs) in Ontario which are
members ofthe MEA, including the MEU in this municipality. Ontario's
MEUs provide power to more than 75 per cent of all electricity consumers
in Ontario and sell more than 70 per cent of all the electricity consumed
($7 billion in electricity sales to 2.8 million customers).
(Received for Information)
Resolution #C-335-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Items D - I, D - 3, D -7, D - 8, D - 10,
D - 12 and D - 17, be approved as per the agenda.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence addressed to Sgt. Paul A. Malik, Community Services
Bureau, Durham Regional Police Service, from Kristina McCann,
Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, requesting endorsement of a
Neighbourhood Watch Program in the Devondale Area. A letter from Sgt.
Paul A. Malik, Community Services Co-ordinator, Durham Regional
Police Service was attached to the correspondence advising that they
endorse the implementation of a Community Neighbourhood Watch in the
Devondale Area and request that they be granted permission to erect
approved Neighbourhood Watch signs in their area as a crime deterrent.
(Request approved for the Neighbourhood Watch
and the erection of appropriate signage)
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Leukemia
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Municipal
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OPA #15
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Sylvia Smith, Branch President, Durham Region Leukemia Research Fund
of Canada (LRFC) requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim
the month of June as "Leukemia Awareness Month" and Flag Raising
Ceremony at the Municipal Administrative Centre.
(Proclaimed and flag raising ceremony approved)
Dr. Kathlynn Hoch, Clinic Director, Bowmanville Family Chiropractic
Centre, advising that the clinic is regulated under the Health Professions
Act and due to the smoke coming through th~ vents, they are receiving
numerous patient complaints. She is requesting an amendment to By-law
93-146, that stipulates in an office building with a common ventilation
system and a health clinic, that no person shall smoke.
(Referred to Municipal Clerk for review and report)
William Tonno, President, 821012 and 821013 Ontario Limited,
expressing concern with respect to the Official Plan Amendment
Application for the Bowmanville West Main Central Area Boundary, for
future valuation of the lands now having a proposed future community
park designation. He is requesting that the future valuation of their lands
will be dealt with in a fair and just manner.
(Referred to the Director of Planning and
Development)
Jill Haskins, Enniskillen United Church, advising of Enniskillen
Community 3rd Annual B.B.Q. to raise money for the continuing upkeep
of their building. She is requesting permission to have a portion of road
closed from 4:00 p.m. until 1 0:00 p.m. in order to hold a street dance. The
portion of Old Scugog Road they wish to have closed is from the north of
the Centre Lane junction for about 50 yards which would be well south of
the junction with Concession Road 3. Both Potters Lane and Centre Lane
enable traffic to bypass this section of road for the short time they would
like to use the pavement.
(Request approved provided the organizers apply
for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit)
John T. Hulley, 8 Queen Street, RR. #1, Brooklin, LOB lCO, with
respect to the Weed Control Act. He is requesting that Milkweed not be
considered a noxious weed.
(Referred to the Regional Municipality of Durham)
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Hire a Student Day
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Complaint - Size
Of Home Being
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Janet Rivers, Supervisor, Human Resource Centre for Students (Durham
Region) requesting the Municipality of Clarington to proclaim June 15,
1999 as "Hire a Student Day."
(Proclaimed)
Umberto Sapone, 3200 Dufferin Street, Suite 201, Box 17, Toronto,
M6A 2T3, advising of his concerns about a "monstrous" 33,000 square
foot building (allegedly a house) being erected on a two acre lot adjacent
to his home on the northeast corner of King Street and Taunton Road in
Hampton. The height and depth of the said building creates a serious
impairment on the enjoyment of his property, especially their back yard
and is an eyesore adversely affecting the residential character of King
Street. He advises that his suspicions based on the design (there is a
hangar on the far east side of the building to allegedly build an airplane-
as a hobby), the square footage of the building and the owner's past record
of extending and then using his present family dwelling on King Street to
conduct business, is that the building in question is being erected and will
be used for business purposes. He is requesting the Municipality of
Clarington to advise him of what action(s) or measure(s) if any, will be
taken in order to address his concerns and ensure that the building will not
be used for business purposes.
Resolution #C-336-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of Planning
& Development and the Director of Public Works for review and report.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-337-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9, together with the correspondence
received May 31, 1999, from Wayne Conrad regarding the same matter,
be referred to the Director of Planning & Development for review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the. General Purpose and
Administration Committee.
"CARRIED"
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Millennium Garden
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Resolution re:
Infrastructure for
Bridge Replacement
And Repairs
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Girl Guides of Canada, Blue Heron Division, requesting permission to
place a Millennium Garden on the northwest corner of Highway #2 and
Regional Road 57.
Resolution #C-338-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the Director of
Community Services and he be directed to work with the Girl Guides in
this endeavour.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-339-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-338-99 be amended by adding the
following thereto:
"THAT the proposal of the Millennium Garden put forward by the
Girl Guides of Canada, Blue Heron Division", be endorsed by the
Council of the Municipality ofClarington.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-338-99 was then put to a vote and
CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Township of Centre Wellington advising ofa resolution passed by the
Township of Centre Wellington as follows:
"WHEREAS the Township of Centre Wellington, like most
municipalities in Ontario, has numerous bridge structures within its
municipal road system; and
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WHEREAS it is financially impossible for the municipality to
replace, repair, maintain and upgrade these bridge structures to
required Provincial standards and at the same time keep the
municipal road network in a safe condition; and
WHEREAS the Provincial and Federal governments share in
revenues raised through licence fees, fuel taxes and tire taxes, all
of which were originally designated for the maintenance and
upkeep of road infrastructure; and
WHEREAS the Provincial and Federal governments now maintain
a very small portion of the road infrastructure in the Province of
Ontario;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT all of the
municipalities in Ontario petition both the Provincial and Federal
govemments to bring forward an Infrastructure Program, in which
a major portion of the cost of maintenance or replacement of
municipal bridges would be funded by the Provincial and Federal
governments.
FURTHER, this resolution be submitted to OSUM and AMO at
their annual conferences for consideration and support, and this
resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario, the Prime
Minister and the Premier of Ontario.
AND FURTHER all supporting municipalities be requested to
advise their members of both the Provincial and Federal
governments of their support."
Resolution #C-340-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the correspondence from the Township of Centre Wellington
regarding an Infrastructure Program for the cost of maintenance or
replacement of municipal bridges, be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
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Request for
Financial Assistance
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Resolution re:
Rural Water Quality
Improvement
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Warren Lamondin, Supervisor, Clarington Services, The Oshawa/
Clarington Association for Community Living requesting
financial assistance. He advises that they missed the grant application
process and are asking to be considered for any funds remaining from the
grant application process. They are requesting a grant in the amount of
$2,000 which they received through the grant process last year. This
money was used towards programming materials and activities enjoyed
throughout the year by their members. They currently support 31 active
members at this time with several people in the intake process.
Resolution #C-341-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to later in the agenda to be
considered in conjunction with Correspondence Item D - 16.
"CARRIED"
Corporation of the Township of Morris advising of a resolution passed by
the Township of Morris as follows:
"WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, in conjunction with the
Conservation Authority, previously had in place a "Curb Program"
to improve water quality;
AND WHEREAS the "Curb Program" financially aided many
farmers to improve water quality in the rural areas;
AND WHEREAS the "Curb Program" provided awareness of
methods to improve farming practices, which aided to improve the
water quality in rural areas;
AND WHEREAS with the farming practices intensifying,
protection of the water quality is a valuable resource;
AND WHEREAS improved water quality will benefit every
resident in Ontario, now and in the future;
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Resolution re:
Safety of Citizens
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AND WHEREAS the Township of Morris Council would like to
see a program implemented for "Rural Water Quality
Improvement";
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RRESOLVED THAT the Township of
Morris petitions the Provincial Government to implement a "Rural
Water Quality Improvement" program;
AND THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier Michael
Harris and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to the local
MPP and all rural municipalities in Ontario, urging the
endorsement and support this resolution."
Resolution #C-342-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 5 be received for information.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-343-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the Township of Morris regarding the Curb
Program, to improve water quality, be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington.
"CARRIED"
Phyllis Morris, Councillor, Town of Aurora, advising of a resolution
passed by the Town of Aurora as follows:
"WHEREAS the Town of Aurora & the community has been
saddened to learn of the death on April 18, 1999, ofa 10 year old
Aurora resident, Elizabeth Hader, due to a tragic horse-riding
accident
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AND WHEREAS no known Municipal or Provincial legislation
exists within Ontario governing appropriate safety standards for
commercial riding establishments including the mandatory wearing
of protective safety equipment of headgear and footwear for riders
AND WHEREAS the Safety standards that have been previously
recommended on a number of occasions since 1977 through
Coroner's reports and inquests into similar critical riding accidents
have not been legislated to enable enforcement
AND WHEREAS no known individual, department or Ministry
official has been assigned the responsibility offollowing through
with inquest recommendations to ensure that life saving ideas are
implemented
AND WHEREAS legislation exists governing the wearing of
safety helmets, and other protective equipment for such activities
as cycling, rock-climbing, motorcycling, and ski-riding; no such
legislation exists to enhance the safety of horse riders
AND WHEREAS there are known safety peacock stirrups &
stirrups with hoods that if mandated for wear would prevent a
riders foot going through the stirrup or getting wedged
AND WHEREAS the CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association)
recommends that all trail rider groups should not exceed 6 riders
per instructor, with a minimum of two instructors on every trail
ride. Without legislated standards this recommended
rider/instructor ratio number can and is being presently exceeded
AND WHEREAS one of the Town of Aurora's strategic plan
objectives is to "incorporate measures into Town policies and
programs which contribute to a safe living and working
environment"
THEREFORE BE IT RRESOLVED THAT staff be directed to
investigate any present or pending legislation that exists
throughout the Province of Ontario; governing the wearing of
recommended safety equipment, along with the introduction of
safety standards for all commercial riding establishments
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AND FURTHER THAT staffbe directed to investigate and bring
back for consideration as soon as possible an Aurora by-law to
establish safety standards and the we~ing of safety equipment, for
commercial riding establishments throughout the Town of Aurora
AND FURTHER THAT this motion be sent to all the
Municipalities in the Region of York, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Region of York's "Horse
Country Steering Committee", the American Association for
Horsemanship Safety, Dr. Janet Marie Friesen Sorli of British
Columbia, Mr. Frank Klees, M.P.P., and the office of the Premier
of Ontario, to express the Town of Aurora's concerns to inform
them of our intention to introduce such a by-law, and requesting
their full support and endorsement in this regard
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AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Aurora requests the full
support and co-operation of all residents of Ontario in calling for
immediate action in enacting Provincial legislation to address
needed safety legislation for all commercial riding establishments
throughout the Province as a matter of priority
AND FURTHER THAT the Premier of the Province of Ontario be
requested to assign a department or individual responsibility for
reviewing and reporting the recommendations to the legislature on
all Coroners reports and recommendations as soon as the new
government is elected.
Resolution #C-344-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution of the Town of Aurora with respect to Safety
Standards for Commercial Riding Establishments, be endorsed in
principle.
"MOTION LOST"
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Aboriginal
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First Natiions
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Resolution #C-345-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be circulated to the local community
riding clubs with a request for their response pertaining to the resolution of
the Town of Aurora by September 1,1999.
"CARRIED"
Bradd Powless, Native Cultural Centre of Durham Region, requesting
proclamation of First Nations Awareness Week and proclamation of
Aboriginal Awareness Day. He is also requesting financial assistance in
the amount of$I,OOO.OO.
Resolution #C-346-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the week of June 20 to June 27,1999, be proclaimed First Nations
Awareness Week in the Municipality ofClarington;
THAT June 21,1999 be proclaimed Aboriginal Awareness Day in the
Municipality of Clarington;
THAT both of these events be advertised in accordance with municipal
policy;
THAT the request for financial assistance for Pow Wow '99 be referred to
the municipal budget discussions; and
THAT Bradd Powless be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Yvonne Maitland, Committee for the Preservation of the Canada Day
Picnic - Orono, requesting the waiver of the fee for parking and the rental
fee for the Orono Pool so that free swimming could again be an integral
component of the Canada Day Celebrations at the Orono Park.
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Parking Fees
Orono Park
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Waiver of Fees
Orono Town Hall
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Grant Application
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Resolution #C-347-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT staffbe authorized to waive the parking fees at Orono Park for the
Canada Day Picnic.
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Glenn Legault, President, Orono District Community Association,
requesting the use of the lower room at the Orono Town Hall on a monthly
basis, He further requests that the Municipality waive the normal rental
fee of $1 0.00 per hour or reduce this charge to a nominal amount. He is
requesting that this be of a one-year duration. After that, he advises that
his organization should be in a position to pay rental costs.
Resolution #C-348-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT the request of the Orono District Community Association to waive
the normal rental fee of $10.00 per hour be denied as this is a matter for
the Orono Town Hall Board to determine; and
THAT Glenn Legault be notified of Council's decision and the reasons
behind it.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 4 was referred for consideration in conjunction
with D - 16 earlier in the meeting.
Warren Lamondin, Supervisor, Clarington Services, The Oshawa/
Clarington Association for Community Living requesting
financial assistance. He advises that they missed the grant application
process and are asking to be considered for any funds remaining from the
grant application process. They are requesting a grant in the amount of
$2,000 which they received through the grant process last year. This
money was used towards programming materials and activities enjoyed
throughout the year by their members. They currently support 31 active
members at this time with several people in the intake process.
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Joanne Cowley, Advance Funding Program, Ontario Lottery Corporation,
advising that the Solina Community Centre Board does not qualify as
eligible for funding under the Advance Funding Program. The Alcohol
and Gaming Commission advised the Solina Community Centre Board
that they did not qualify for the following reasons:
. Municipalities and their affiliated (non-independent) committees and
boards do not qualify as eligible organizations. Based on the
following, your organization appears to be affiliated with the
Municipality (not independent), and therefore, is ineligible for
funding:
. Board must include members of Municipal Council.
. Proposed use of funds is not considered eligible.
The Ontario Lottery Corporation forwarded Ii replacement roster form if
the municipality wishes to recommend funding of an alternate local
charity or charities.
Resolution #C-349-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT consideration of Correspondence Items D - 4 and D - 16, be
divided in order to address each matter separately.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-350-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the request from the OshawalClarington Association for
Community Living for financial assistance, be approved in the amount of
$2,000.00 with the funds coming from the A\lvance Funding Program.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-16
Friends of the
Second Marsh
MOTION
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May 31,1999
Resolution #C-351-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Correspondence Item D - 16 be tabled for a period of two weeks to
allow for a presentation from the Friends of the Second Marsh to be made
to Council at that time.
"CARRIED"
NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Report # 1
G.P.A. Report
May 17, 1999
Resolution #C-352-99
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
May 17, 1999, be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-353-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT Confidential Report CD-18-99, Confidential Report ADMIN-15-99
and the Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor be referred to the end
of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Report #4
Declaration of
Vicious Dog
PI4.AN
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May 31,1999
Resolution #C-354-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CD-19-99 be received; and
THAT the vicious dog declaration served on Scott Finlay be upheld.
"CARRIED"
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-355-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the delegation of Diane Eastwood be acknowledged with Council's
appreciation.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak stated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Joe Domitrovic; vacated her chair and refrained from
discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated
that a member of her family resides in close proximity to the subject
property.
Resolution #C-356-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegation of Joe Domitrovic be acknowledged; and
THAT Mr. Domitrovic be granted a one year extension in which to
relocate his auto body shop.
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-357-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT the request of Mr. Domitrovic be tabled for two weeks to allow for
staff to prepare a status report on any outstanding issues.
"MOTION LOST"
The foregoing Resolution #C-356-99 was then put to a vote and LOST on
the following recorded vote:
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nay
Disclosure of Pecuniary
Interest
Councillor Mutton
Councillor Trim
Councillor Young
Councillor Rowe
Councillor Schell
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Novak
Resolution #C-358-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young
THAT staff prepare a status report on the issye of Joe Domitrovic's auto
body shop to be submitted to Council in two week's time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-359-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
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99-64 being a by-law to authorize a contract between John Fletcher,
Orono, Ontario, in respect of the Operation of the Concession
Refreshment Services, located at the Orono Park Booth;
99-65 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Cosburn Giberson Consultants
Inc., Markham, Ontario, for the landscape architectural services for
the skatepark at the Rickard Recreation Complex and Darlington
Green Neighbourhood Park;
99-66 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and D.G. Biddle and Associates
Limited, Oshawa, Ontario, for the professional engineering
services for the Dale Park Drive completion works and the Edward
Street reconstruction works;
99-67 being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 15 to the Clarington
Official Plan; and
99-68 being a by-law to authorize a Franchise Agreement between the
Corporation ofthe Municipality of CIa ring ton and The Consumers'
Gas Company Ltd.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-360-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 99-64 to 99-68 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
(a)
Appointments to
The Newcastle
Hall Board
CI2.NE
(b)
Appointment to
the Clarington
Library Board
CI2.CL
(c)
(d)
Committee/Boards
Update
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May 31,1999
Resolution #C-361-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT Cathy Abraham, Seird De Jong and R. Brenton Rickard be
appointed to the Newcastle Community Hall Board for a two-year term.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-362-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT consideration of an appointment to the Clarington Library Board be
referred to the "closed" session of Council.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Mutton advised that the Durham '99 Passports are now
available, as are the 25th Anniversary Commemorative Coins.
Regional Update
Councillor Novak indicated that meetings of the Regional Transit
Committee and the Child Poverty Task Force will be held in the very near
future.
Mayor Hamre advised that a further ITER Board meeting has taken place
and a decision has been made at the International Level to downsize the
facility. They are now moving into a more site-specific phase of the
process.
Councillor Novak stated that the Cemeteries Board has met and cataloging
and repairs of some of the cemeteries will be undertaken. The Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is holding a spring clean-up at
Stephen's Gulch this Saturday, June 5,1999. Council was reminded of
the upcoming Canada Day Celebrations which will be held at
Bowmanville Museum.
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Committee/Boards
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Licensing of
Refreshment
Vehicles
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Councillor Rowe advised that the Friends of the Clarington Library are
initiating a book club at the main branch. To assist the library with the
planning of their activities, questionnaires are being made available to
users of the library. The library is offering workshops for internet training
and usage statistics are up 11 %. Councillor Rowe reminded everyone of
the opportunity on Monday, June 7, 1999, following the General Purpose
and Administration Committee meeting to view the works of Todd
T remeer.
Councillor Schell indicated that the dinosaur display at the Bowmanville
Museum was a huge success. The B.LA. is hosting the sidewalk sale on
June 24 to 26, and the concerts in the park will be starting on June 10,
1999.
Councillor Trim requested that Councillor Novak raise, during the next
Transportation Committee meeting, the possibility of the GO Bus which
presently runs into Newcastle Village, making a trip to Orono to pick up
passengers.
Councillor Young reminded everyone of the Rubber Duck Derby
scheduled for June 19, 1999. He stated that the Newcastle Arena, in
response to concerns regarding their decision to shorten the ice time by
one month this summer, has now allotted an extra two weeks.
Resolution #C-363-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim
WHEREAS Section 9 of By-law 91-95 which regulates the licensing of
refreshment vehicles in the Municipality, states that a refreshment vehicle
cannot conduct business within 60 metres of any property on which an
eating establishment is located;
AND WHEREAS two businesses have applied for licences to operate
refreshment vehicles in Newcastle Village, both locations being within 60
metres of an eating establishment;
AND WHEREAS all other requirements of By-law 91-95 have been met
by the applicants;
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Council and
Committee
Meetings
C03.CO
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AND WHEREAS the owner of the eating establishments is in favour of
the refreshment vehicles locating in close proximity to his property;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT an exemption to Section 9.
Of By-law 91-95 be granted to Colleen and Mike Devison (carrying on
business as Mrs. D.'s) and to Megan Daniels (carrying on business as The
Fryer Hut) to allow for their refreshment vehicles to be located at 20 King
Street and 80 King Street, Newcastle, respectively;
AND THAT Colleen and Mike Devison and Megan Daniels be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-364-99
Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the schedule of meetings for Council and the General Purpose and
Administration Committee (G.P.A.) be amended by rescheduling the
regular Council meeting of July 12, 1999 to July 5, 1999, immediately
following the regularly scheduled G.P.A. meeting.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-365-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe
THAT Council recess for ten minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
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Resolution #C-366-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the meeting be "closed" to discuss a legal and personnel matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-367-99
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-368-99
Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Jane Bryant be appointed to the Clarington Public Library Board
for a term concurrent with the term of Council.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-369-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the
said by-laws be now read a first and second time:
99-69 being a by-law to appoint a Director of Planning and Development
(David Crome); and
99-69 being a by-law to amend By-law 98-51, to appoint Members to the
Clarington Public Library Board (Jane M. Bryant).
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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May 31,1999
Resolution #C-370-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-69 and 99-70, be
approved.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
"CARRIED"
Councillor Novak disclosed pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and
refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-371-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 99-71, being a by-law to
confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington
at this meeting held on the 31st day of May 1999, and that the said
by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-372-99
Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 99-71 be approved.
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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May 31,1999
Resolution #C-373-99
Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:53 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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