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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/31/1999 \.., Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: \.., 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 '-" 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" Council Minutes '- PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS ~ Resolution #C-334-99 \w- - 2 - May 31,1999 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" Council Minutes - 3 - May 31,1999 ~ COMMUNICATIONS I-I Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with respect to the Municipal Mandate - Municipalities at Risk. (Received for Information) 1-2 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on April 14, 1999. (Received for Information) 1-3 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. (Received for Information) ~ 1-4 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. (Received for Information) ~ Council Minutes - 4 - May 31,1999 ~ COMMUNICATIONS 1-5 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) 1-6 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 ~ 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) 1-7 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. \. Council Minutes - 5 - May 31,1999 ~ COMMUNICATIONS 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) 1-8 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) '-' 1-9 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) 1-10 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) 1-11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Media Communication- Election Watch '99 - Municipal Governments and Property Tax Payers Want No Surprises. (Received for Information) 1-12 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Media Communication - Election Watch '99 - Understanding Each Party's Plan. (Received for Information) 1-13 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on May 18, 1999. (Received for Information) \w Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS 1-14 1-15 ~ D-l Neighbourhood Watch Program PI5.GE "'" - 6- May 31, 1999 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) Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-3 Leukemia Awareness Month M02.GE D-7 Municipal Smoking By-law POl.SM D-8 OPA #15 D09.COPA.99-001 \w D-I0 Enniskillen Annual BBQ Road Closure M02.GE D-12 Noxious Weeds E05.GE ~ - 7 - May 31,1999 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) Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-17 Hire a Student Day M02.GE D-9 Complaint - Size Of Home Being Built POI.BY "'" --.. - 8 - May 31, 1999 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" Council Minutes '- COMMUNICATIONS D-15 Millennium Garden M02.GE "'" D-2 Resolution re: Infrastructure for Bridge Replacement And Repairs CI0.AD '-' - 9 - May 31,1999 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 Council Minutes - 10 - May 31,1999 \w COMMUNICATIONS 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; \w 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. "CARRIED" ~ Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS D-4 Request for Financial Assistance Fll.CH '-' D-5 Resolution re: Rural Water Quality Improvement CI0.AD '-' - 11 - May 31,1999 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; Council Minutes '-" COMMUNICATIONS '" D-6 Resolution re: Safety of Citizens CIO.AD ~ - 12 - May 31,1999 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 Council Minutes \.- COMMUNICATIONS '" ".....". - 13- May 31,1999 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 Council Minutes - 14- May 31,1999 '-'" COMMUNICATIONS 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 '-' 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" .......... Council Minutes """ COMMUNICATIONS D-ll Aboriginal Awareness Day First Natiions Awareness Week M02.GE \.".,... Request for Financial Assistance Fll.CH D-13 Waiver of Fees Orono Pool F2l.GE ....,..,.. - 15 - May 31,1999 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. Council Minutes ,-". COMMUNICATIONS Waiver of Parking Fees Orono Park F21.GE D-14 Waiver of Fees Orono Town Hall F2l.GE '" D-4 Grant Application Fl J.CH -........ - 16- May 31,1999 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. "CARRIED" 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. Council Minutes \wo- COMMUNICATIONS D-16 Advance Funding Program Fll.PR '-w D-4 Advance Funding Program Fll.PR ...-~ - 17- May 31,1999 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" '-' "-' ........... Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-16 Friends of the Second Marsh MOTION - 18- 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" "" "'" '-' Council Minutes REPORTS Report #4 Declaration of Vicious Dog PI4.AN - 19- 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) ~ ~ \.. Council Minutes - 20- May 31,1999 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: "'" '-' \... Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 21 - May 31,1999 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" \.,. \.,. \.,.. Council Minutes 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 - 22- 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. Council Minutes ....... OTHER BUSINESS Committee/Boards Update '"" Licensing of Refreshment Vehicles P09.RE --... - 23 - May 31,1999 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; \... ~ "'" Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Council and Committee Meetings C03.CO - 24- May 31, 1999 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. --... \.,.. "'" Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 25- May 31,1999 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" '-' ~ ~ Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 26- 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" '-' "'" "-" Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 27- 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" '#~/~R