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Home My WebLink About06/15/1998 '-' Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLLCALL Present Were: Also Present: '- MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON June 15, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 15, 1998, 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, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Treasurer, M. Marano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak indicated that she wollid be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Joe Domitrovic. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING -...... Resolution #C-512-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June I, 1998 be corrected as follows: Council Minutes \w MINUTES '-' PUBLIC MEETING '-' - 2 - June 15, 1998 · Resolution #C-458-98 - adding the word "Councillor" before the name "Young." · Page 21 - correcting the time the meeting reconvened to read "8:46 p.m." · Page 30 - amending the paragraph respecting the Visual Arts Centre to read "The Visual Arts Centre is holding its Juried Photography Show on June 14, and on June 13 the Art on Public Lands Show Opening will be held." THAT the minutes, as corrected, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-513-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the agenda be altered in order to hear a delegation from John Veldhuis at this time. "CARRIED" John Veldhuis briefed Council on his 16,000 km bicycle trip around the United States which he completed in order to raise funds to enable two Haitian students to study at Guelph University. Mr. Veldhuis reflected on his trip and compared parts of the United States to the Municipality of Clarington. A public meeting is being held for the purpose of passing a by-law to open, assume and dedicate the extension of Long Sault Road from approximately 1045 metres north of Regional Road 20 to 400 metres south ofthe St. Lawrence and Hudson Railway (a division ofC.P.R.) as public highway. The Mayor announced that any person present wishing to address this matter, may do so. Council Minutes \w PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS '- COMMUNICATIONS '- - 3 - June 15, 1998 William Hasiuk, Box 5, R.R. #1, Enniskillen, LOB IJO, indicated a concern with the public notice which was circulated pertaining to this public meeting. He believes that the distance of 1045 metres should be, in fact, closer to 1300 metres. Mr. Karl Walther, 601 Brimley Road, Scarborough, MIJ IB6, addressed Council on behalf of his father who owns property directly across from the trailer park. He indicated his father's concerns with the way the road has been maintained and the shifting that is taking place. Fred Horvath, Past President, Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, presented a plaque to Council in recognition of their support during his Presidency of the Association. Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Joe Domitrovic, the nature of which is that she resides in close proximity to the subject property. Councillor Novak vacateG her chair during the delegation. Joe Domitrovic, 3872 Courtice Road, Courtice, LIE 2L5, requested one year in which to relocate his vehicle repair operation. He stated that he is presently working with staff in an effort to find appropriately zoned property but that he requires more time in which to do so. Resolution #C-514-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems I - I, 1- 3, I - 5, 1- 6, I - 13, 1- 18, 1-20 and 1-23. "CARRIED" 1-2 Correspondence received from The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation - Traffic Speed Concerns in the Hamlets of Hampton and Enniskillen; Council Minutes - 4 - June 15, 1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS I - 4 Correspondence received from Merv K. Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner, Assessment Region No. 13 - Roll Return Delay; I -7 Correspondence received from The Honourable Lyle Vanclief, M.P., Prince Edward - Hastings - ITER Project; 1-8 Correspondence received from Earl S. Cuddie, Administrator/Clerk, Township ofScugog - Municipality of Clarington's Resolution re Regional and School Board Levies; 1- 9 Information Bulletin received from Kawartha Conservation entitled "Friends Double Conservation Funding"; I - 10 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Regional and School Board Levies; '- I - II Correspondence received from Joe Tascona, M.P.P., Simcoe Centre - Abandoned Rail Lines; 1-12 Newsletter received from Ontario Hydro entitled "Darlington Nuclear Neighbours"; 1-14 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Bill 16 Amendments"; I - 15 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on May 20,1998; 1-16 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Legislation Introduced to Restructure Ontario's Electricity Sector"; 1- 17 News Release received from Ontario Hydro entitled "Ontario Hydro Nuclear Report Cards Released"; I - 19 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on May 5,1998; '- \w ,"". ~ Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I -I New Canada Act LlI.PR 1-3 Liquor Control Board P09.LI 1-5 Minutes of the BOWffianville Museum Board C06.BO - 5 - June 15, 1998 1-21 Correspondence received from Janice Harrison, Manager, Secretariat Services, Town of Markham - Alternative GTSB Proposal Discussion Paper; and I - 22 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on May 12, 1998. Resolution #C-515-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 22, 1998, from Inky Mark, M.P., Dauphin-Swan River, pertaining to the draft of the New Canada Act, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-516-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 28, 1998 from The Honourable David H. Tsubouchi, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Relations, regarding the implementation of a Liquor Control Board of Ontario deposit/return pilot project, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-517-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a meeting of the BOWffianville Museum Board held on May 13, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICA nONS 1-6 Carnival Townline Plaza Courtice M02.GE 1-13 1998 Assessment Roll Further Delayed F27.GE ~ '- - 6 - June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-518-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 2, 1998, from Laverne Nimigon, 77 Hobbs Drive, BOWffianville, LlC 3M2, regarding the carnival which the Durham Region Lupus Association will be holding in the parking lot of the Townline Plaza in Courtice, from August 10- 16, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-519-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled" 1998 Assessment Roll Further Delayed", be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-520-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-519-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that the Treasurer advise the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on how the delays in the return of the assessment rolls will affect the Municipality of Clarington, including an estimate of lost interest revenues, capital program delays and other costs." The foregoing Resolution #C-5 19-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. \w \... '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-18 1998 Ontario Fishing Weekend M02.GE 1-20 Bill 16 LlI.PR - 7- June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-521-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 1998, from RG. Morgan, Chair, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee, regarding the 1998 Ontario Family Fishing Weekend, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-522-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-521-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "THAT the weekend of Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 1998, be declared A Fishing Licence Free Weekend in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT R.G. Morgan be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-521-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-523-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 2, 1998, from Michael L. Gourley, Deputy Minister of Finance, regarding the slowing down ofthe process for the passage of Bill 16, the Small Business and Charities Protection Act, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '"" COMMUNICATIONS 1-23 Jail and Bail M02.GE D-I Lishman Proposal Dl4.DEV.97-058 '- D-3 Santa Claus Parade M02.GE ~ - 8 - June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-524-98 Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 11, 1998, from Dana Sherri, Summer Employment Officer, Human Resource Centre for Students, regarding the "Jail and Bail" which is to be held on Wednesday, June 17, 1998, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, be received as a handout, for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-525-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence received from 48 individuals outlining their concerns with respect to the Official Plan Amendment Application submitted by Pallia Lishman International, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review in conjunction with the subject file; and THAT Robert Marshall, lead petitioner, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-526-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated June 4, 1998, from Betty Irving, Secretary, BowmanvilJe Santa Claus Parade Committee requesting permission to hold the annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 1998, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Betty Irving be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '--" \w '- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-4 Visual Arts Centre- Rivercairn D-5 Enniskillen Community 2nd Annual B.B.Q. T08.GE D-8 Closure of Highway #2 Soap Box Derby T08.GE - 9 - June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-527-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998, from Margaret Rodgers, Curator-Director, Visual Arts Centre advising of Rowena Dykin's sculpture "Rivercairn", be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Margaret Rodgers be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-528-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998, from Jill Haskins, Co-ordinator, Enniskillen United Church, requesting permission to hold a street dance on Saturday, September 5, 1998, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Jill Haskins be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-529-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated June 8, 1998, from Brenton Rickard, Chairman, Newcastle Hall Board, requesting permission to hold a soap box derby as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, October 24, 1998, be received; \... '- ~ Council Minutes COMMUNICA nONS D-9 Fireworks Display PII.FI D-1O Walk-A-Dog A - Thon M02.GE - 10- June 15, 1998 THAT permission be granted for this event, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Brenton Rickard be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-530-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated June 10, 1998, from Kim Zepperi, requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on Wednesday, July I, 1998, at Pingle's Farm in Courtice, be received; THAT the Clerk be authorized to issue a permit for this event provided that all fireworks shall be set off by or under the supervision of a person or persons of at least 21 years of age; and THAT Kim Zepperi be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-531-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 1998, from Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting permission to hold a "Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon" on Saturday, October 3,1998, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Jean Graham be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" ~ '- \w Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-ll Rural House Property Address Identification Program T07.GE D-2 Closure of Wrenn Blvd. Street Dance T08.GE D-6 LCBO Bottle Returns P09.LI - 11 - June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-532-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated June 14, 1998, from Kevin Fogerty, regarding the rural house/property address identification program (Report FD-8-98), be received as a handout; and THAT Kevin Fogerty be advised of Council's decision with respect to this matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-533-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated June 3, 1998, from Karen McNeil, requesting permission to hold a street dance on Saturday, June 27, 1998, on Wrenn Boulevard, Bowmanville, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Karen McNeil be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-534-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1998, from Judy Sgro, Councillor, City of Toronto, regarding Toronto's initiation of a deposit/return system for beverage containers currently being collected through the Blue Box Program, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ - 12- June 15, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Resolution re: Landfill Sites CIO.AD ~ MOTION Resolution #C-535-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 1998, from Bruce Taylor, Town Clerk, Town of Pickering, forwarding a resolution passed by Pickering Council, stating that garbage dumps be located only in willing host communities and that such facilities be regulated by that community, be received; THAT the resolution of the Town of Pickering be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT Michael Harris, Premier of the Province of Ontario, Norm Stirling, Minister of the Environment, John O'Toole, M.P.P., Durham East and Bruce Taylor, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" NOTICE OF MOTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Report # I G.PA Report June 8, 1998 Item # 13 Rural House Property Identification Program T07.GE '- Resolution #C-536-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 8,1998, be approved with the exception ofItems #13 and #14. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-537-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report FD-8-98 be tabled to allow for public input on the rural house/property address identification program; Council Minutes '- REPORTS '--' Item #14 Public Alerting System P03.GE '- - 13 - June 15, 1998 THAT advertisements be placed in the local newspapers and notices placed in tax bills to advise residents of this matter; and THAT staff report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee following review of the public input. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Mayor Hamre Councillor Young Resolution #C-538-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Fire Department Report FD-9-98 be received for information; THAT Dr. Young be thanked for convening the meeting to provide for alerting the entire 10 km primary zone; THAT Dr. Young be advised of the Municipality of Clarington's position that an alerting system be established immediately for the 3 km contiguous zones with further action to provide for alerting the entire 10 km primary zone with no financial impact to the municipalities; and THAT the Municipality of Clarington will continue to be an active participant in future meetings to ensure the concerns of Council and residents are addressed for an adequate public alerting system. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Minutes '\.,.. REPORTS Report #2 1998 Current Budget Timetable F05.BU ,\... '- - 14- June 15, 1998 Recorded Vote Yea Nay Absent Councillor Mutton Councillor Novak Councillor Rowe Councillor Schell Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Hamre Resolution #C-539-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report TR-47-98 be received; THAT the proposed timetable for the 1998 Current Budget deliberations be endorsed; THAT the "Notice of Delay" for 1998 final tax notices as attached to Report TR-47-98, be placed in the local newspapers, and on the internet home page for information; THAT the Regional Treasurer, Mr. J. Clapp, be requested to advise of the imposed amount of revenue they have budgeted to receive from the Payment-in-Lieu sharing for the 1998 budget year in order that the Municipality can finalize the 1998 current budget; THAT, in recognition of the following: i) the severity of the impact to the municipality by the loss of local revenue; ii) the required sharing of payments-in-lieu is over and above the Who Does What Impact; iii) the impact from payments-in-lieu sharing is affecting those municipalities with Ontario Hydro facilities more severely, \..- ~ '- Council Minutes REPORTS - 15 - June 15, 1998 the Region of Durham be requested to limit their requirement for the payment-in-lieu sharing to a maximum of 25% in 1998, or $500,000, which ever amount is less; and THAT the Region of Durham be thanked for their consideration of this matter. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Appointments To L.A.C.A.C. CI2.LA Resolution #C-540-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the following individuals be appointed to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for a term concurrent with the appointing Council: Steven Cooke Les Jagoda David Jenkins Christopher Osborne THAT the appropriate by-law be presented to Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-541-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the presentation of John Velhuis be received and he be congratulated, with Council's appreciation, for his efforts in raising funds for the Haitian students. "CARRIED" '- '-' ~ Council Minutes - 16- June 15, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-542.98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the presentation of Fred Horvath be received and that a letter be forwarded from the Mayor and Members of Council thanking Mr. Horvath and the staff of the Community Services Department for their dedication and support. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak disclosed 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 she resides in close proximity to the subject property. Resolution #C-543-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Joe Domitrovic be acknowledged; and THAT Mr. Domitrovic be granted one year, to June 15, 1999, in which to relocate his vehicle repair business. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: Recorded Vote Yea Nay Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Mutton Councillor Rowe Councillor Trim Councillor Young Mayor Hamre Councillor Schell Councillor Novak Council Minutes "" BY-LAWS '- '- - 17- June 15, 1998 Resolution #C-544-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, 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: 98-88 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Halminen); 98-89 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (West Bowmanville); 98-90 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a By-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 98-91 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality ofClarington; 98-92 being a by-law to establish a reserve for Ontario 2000 Summer Games; 98-93 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with the owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-91012 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality ofClarington in respect of 18T-91012; 98-94 being a by-law to open, assume and dedicate as public highway part of the road allowance known as Long Sault Road between Lots 4 and 5 in Concessions 9 and 10, former Township of Darlington in the Municipality of Clarington; 98-95 being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 7 to the Clarington Official Plan; and ~ '- '-' Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 18 - June 15, 1998 98-96 being a by-law to amend By-law 98-10, a by-law to appoint Members to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-545-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98-88 to 98-96 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Mutton indicated that he had met with Tony Prevedel, Regional Municipality of Durham, and has been advised that reconstruction of Mill Street in Newcastle from Highway #2 to Highway 401 is included in the Region's Five Year Plan. Councillor Mutton indicated his appreciation to Laura Richards of the Canadian Statesman, for her dedicated coverage of the Council meetings over the last few years. Laura has accepted a new position and will be reporting on activities in a neighbouring municipality. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Novak disclosed a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. "'" '-' '- Council Minutes - 19- June 15, 1998 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-546-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-97, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this meeting held on the 15th day of June 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-547-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-97 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-548-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:09 p.m. "CARRIED" ,1/U~p7Y~L - ~. C- ~~