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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/1998 Special '- Council Minutes ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: \w MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON September 14, 1998 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on Monday, September 14, 1998, at 6:00 p.m., in Meeting Room #1 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 Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer,M.11arano Clerk, P. Barrie The special "closed" meeting of Council was convened to discuss a legal matter relating to the Clarington Hydro Electric Commission. Resolution #C-634-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the actions taken by Council during the "closed" session, be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW '- Councillor Schell made a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. -..... -..... '-' Special Council Minutes - 2 - September 14, 1998 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-635-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-130, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this special meeting held on the 14th day of September 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-636-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-130, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-637-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the meeting adjourn at 6:53 p.m. "CARRIED" I#~/~h/ , MAYOR CLERK \- Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: ~ MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON September 14, 1998 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 14, 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 (Attended Until 10:30 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended Until 10:50 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended Until 10:30 p.m.) Treasurer, M. Marano Manager, Development Review, L. Taylor (Attended Until 10:30 p.m.) Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended Until 10:51 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Schell indicated that he would be disclosing a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5 of Report # I. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING '--' Resolution #C-638-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the minutes ofa regular meeting of Council held on July 13, 1998, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ PRESENTATION '--' '--' - 2 - September 14, 1998 Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer advised that the municipality, together with sponsors the Canadian Statesman/James Publishing, Lange's Photo Lab and Equian Securities, hosted its first photo contest entitled "A Day in the Life of Clarington." The intention was to encourage residents and visitors to submit photos which show their vision ofClarington. Together with Mr. Dennis Beaulieu of Equion Securities, Mayor Hamre presented the following photographers of the top 25 pictures with a certificate together with a copy of a book entitled "A Day in the Life of Canada": Deanna Bottrell Johanna Tax (2 Photos) Vic Suppan Tami Peters Robert Allin Nancy Pleasance-Sturman Noel Pitney Marlene Santo Kate Lang (2 Photos) John Sheridan Joanna Brookes Doreen Kelsey Heather Crabb Heather Griffin Gabe Sinclaire (2 Photos) Francis Johnston Dian Smith Derek Reynolds Arnold Prasad Philippa Schmiegleow Jillian Hendrix The grand prize winner was John Niles for his photo entitled "Huckleberry Finn and Friends." Mayor Hamre advised that on September 2, 1998, she, together with Charles Packer of Ontario Hydro, participated in a sod turning at the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station for the new Services and Training Centre which will be located on the site. The facility, which is expected to be completed in August of 1999, will accommodate 700 people. Council Minutes '--' DELEGATIONS '--' '--' - 3 - September 14, 1998 Tim Coffey, 6107 Cedar Park Road, Hampton, LOB IJO, was called but was not present. Kevin Anyan, 36 King Street East, Bowmanville, LlC 1N2, together with Keith Swan, described to Council the historical murals which are being erected in the downtown core. They indicated that they are seeking sponsorship of this project by businesses and store owners. The cost for sponsorship is $2,500 for a full mural, $1,250 for one-half of a mural or $600/panel. This initiative is supported by the downtown Business Improvement Area. Mr. Anyan requested that the municipality sponsor a mural; erect a mural, which has been approved by the Legion, on the staircase beside the cenotaph in the Town Square or on buildings of historical importance; or finance a TOD sign on Highway 40 I. Joan Anderson, 4398 Concession Road 8, R.R. #1, Kendal, LOA lEO, advised Council that Mast Road is and has been a road for at least 127 years. It has had uninterrupted use by the public from its inception until September 2, 1998 when the owners of the property padlocked the gate to prevent access or useage of the road. She requested that this issue be settled and that Mast Road be declared a public access road so that all residents may again enjoy the beauty of nature and freedom to explore the Ganaraska Forest. Mark Jackman, Curator, Clarke Museum & Archives, introduced a proposal for a Millenium project entitled "Clarington Hall of Fame." Mr. Jackman indicated that the Federal Government created the Canada Millenium Partnership Program, a special fund allocating grants to groups and communities who wish to create initiatives that explore our heritage, celebrate our achievements, build our future and leave a lasting legacy. The Clarke Museum & Archives proposes to use this available funding to mark the Millenium in Clarington by creating a Hall of Fame by recognizing local citizens past and present and their achievements and contributions to the community and the country. Clarington's Hall of Fame would become a lasting legacy for everyone to enjoy. He indicated that if Council agrees with this project and endorses the Clarke Museum's proposal, the Board is willing to work closely with municipal staffto create a detailed submission for the Millenium Bureau of Canada. ~ ~ ~ Council Minutes DELEGATIONS RECESS DELEGATIONS - 4 - September 14, 1998 Don Welsh, 4280 Mearns Avenue, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5, advised Council that the official opening of the Older Adults Centre will be held on Saturday, September 19,1998. Mr. Welsh introduced Karen Beer who has been hired as the Administrator of the Centre. Ms. Beer was chosen for the position from 40 applicants. Glenn Genge, Greer Galloway Group Inc., Suite 204, 40 King Street West, Oshawa, LlH 1A4, addressed Council with respect to Report PD-97-98. He indicated that their plan of subdivision has been revised by providing an access road to Green Road and by including additional on-street parking spaces. He requested that Council give favourable consideration to this revised plan. Resolution #C-639-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Council recess for 15 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 8:50 p.m. Sam Gust, 138 Queen Street, Bowmanville, LlC lM9, addressed Council with respect to the enforcement of Municipal By-laws. He referred to a property standards order and a zoning by-law infraction which he has recently received. In Mr. Gust's opinion, the municipality needs to ease off on its by-law enforcement and treat residents fairly. Council Minutes ~ DELEGATIONS \.- ~ - 5 - September 14, 1998 Viv Woolford, 18 Hooper Square, Bowmanville, L1C 4X7, requested that Council sanction a memorial for the late Carson Elliott, a former Member of Council. He suggested that a Christmas dinner for the needy be held at the Rickard Recreation Complex with all food being donated by Carson's friends and served by the various service clubs which Carson belonged to; a bust of Carson be placed in the Town Square; the renaming of Longworth Park to Carson Elliott Park or another park built and named the Carson Elliott Park; or the name of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade be changed to the Carson Elliott Santa Claus Parade. He stated that doing so would preserve Carson's memory forever. George Khouri, 3841 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, LlC 3K6, concurred with the comments of Vi v Wolford. He stated that Carson had a huge impact on our community and was a very important volunteer. Cory Kuipers, 53 Division Street, Bowmanville, L1C 2Z8, was called but was not present. Mark Borutskie, 5 King Street West, Bowmanville, LlC 1R2, was called but was not present. Ron Hooper, 39 King Street West, Bowmanville, LlC 1R2, indicated support for the suggestions put forward by Viv Woolford and George Khouri. Heather Farquhar appeared before Council on behalf of Rev. Mark Scarr, Liberty Pentecostal Church, 1965 Martin Road North, Bowmanville, LlC 3K4, and indicated concurrence and support ofMr. Woolford's suggestion of an annual Christmas dinner being held in memory of Carson Elliott. Bruce McPherson, 45 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, LlC 2L8, indicated concurrence with the earlier speakers requesting that a plan be put in place in order to remember Carson Elliott for all times. Council Minutes \.- DELEGATIONS -..... COMMUNICATIONS ~ -6- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-640-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the order of the agenda be altered in order to hear Tim Coffey at this time. "CARRIED" Tim Coffey, 6107 Cedar Park Road, Hampton, LOB 1JO, addressed Council with respect to concerns regarding activities at Cedar Park (Report #2). As a resident of the municipality for 30 to 35 years, August 9, 1998, was the first time that Mr. Coffey has ever felt threatened. On this date, an event was held at Cedar Park which became too large for the facility to handle. Mr. Coffey contacted the local police department but they were unable to respond. He urged Council to strengthen the by- laws in order to protect its citizens from events of this nature ever happening again. Resolution #C-64 I -98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of items I - 2, I - 6, I -9, I -13, I - 25, I - 29, I - 31, I - 33, 1- 38, I - 39, I - 43, I - 51, I - 60, I - 61, I - 62 and I - 67. "CARRIED" I - I Minutes of meetings of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on June 2, 1998 and July 7, 1998; I - 3 Correspondence received from Ronald W. Osborne, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Hydro - Ontario Hydro's 1997 Progress Report Towards Sustainable Development; I - 4 Correspondence received from Patricia Short-Galle, Regional Manager, Transport Canada - Information Sessions; Council Minutes - 7 - September 14, 1998 "'" COMMUNICATIONS I - 5 The Homewood Letter - A Commentary on Health and Business Issues; I - 7 Correspondence received from Tayce A. Wakefield, General Motors of Canada Limited - Auto Pact; I - 8 Correspondence received from Rick Roddy, President, Union Rod & Gun Club of Oshawa - Hunting and Discharge of Firearms South of the 8th Concession; I - 10 Correspondence received from Bruce Taylor, Town Clerk, Town of Pickering - Resolution re: Ontario's Electricity System; I - 1 I Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Bid Proposal- Ontario 2000 Summer Games; ~ 1-12 Correspondence received from Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham - Declaration of Pickering Lands as an Airport Site; I - 14 Correspondence received from Bill Wilkerson, Centre for Organizational Health at Riverslea - World Mental Health Day in Canada - Depression and Heart Disease; I - 15 Correspondence received from Robin Campbell, Executive Director, Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association - Municipal Connections; 1-16 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - Greater Toronto Services Board; I - 17 Members' Advisory received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities entitled "Consultations on Federal Payments In- Lieu-Of Taxes"; \w- Council Minutes - 8 - September 14, 1998 '-' COMMUNICATIONS I - 18 Minutes of a meeting of the Kawartha Conservation Authority held July 9, 1998; I - 19 Correspondence received from Jim Flaherty, Solicitor General and Minister of Correctional Services - Traffic Speed Concerns in the Hamlets of Hampton and Enniskillen; I - 20 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on June 10, 1998; 1-21 Correspondence received from Doug Moffat, Mayor, Township of Scugog - Greater Toronto Services Board; I - 22 Correspondence received from Elizabeth A. McLaren, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Greater Toronto Services Board; \.- I - 23 Correspondence received from Jacques Jobin, Director, International Office, Federation of Canadian Municipalities- Publication entitled "A City Tailored to Women"; I - 24 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto - Banning of Wine and Spirit Containers From the Blue Box Program and Landfill Sites; I - 26 Correspondence received from Councillor Rick Johnson, Chair, Works Committee, Regional Municipality of Durham - Long Term Waste Management Strategy Plan; 1-27 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on July 20, 1998; I - 28 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on July 21,1998; I - 30 Correspondence received from Ken Nagy, Site and Environment Maintenance, Ontario Hydro - Brush Control Along Hydro Transmission Lines; ~ Council Minutes - 9 - September 14, 1998 ~ COMMUNICATIONS I - 32 Correspondence received from the Corporation ofthe Township of Mildmay-Carrick - Being a Resolution Petitioning the Provincial Government to Introduce Legislation to Enable Municipalities to Effectively Implement Nutrient Management Planning; I - 34 Correspondence received from RJ. Douglas, Town Clerk, Town of Richmond Hill - New School Funding; 1-35 Correspondence received from Dana L. Sherri, Summer Employment Officer, Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students - Letter of Appreciation; I - 36 Information Bulletin received from the Kawartha Conservation Authority entitled "Business Benefits Conservation"; I - 37 Correspondence received from E.C. Wagg, City Clerk, City of Niagara Falls - Resolution re: Removal of Coverage for Physiotherapy Treatments Under the O.H.I.P. Program; ~ 1-40 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - By-laws Establishing Tax Ratios and Tax Rates for 1998; I - 41 Correspondence received from P.M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham - 1998 Tax Rates and Related Property Tax Policies; I - 42 Media Release received from Lakeridge Health Corporation- Brian Lemon Selected as Chief Executive Officer of Lakeridge Health Corporation; I - 44 Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Discussion Paper Released by the Social Housing Committee - Municipalities Encouraged to Respond"; I - 45 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on July 15, 1998; I - 46 Correspondence received from Mel Lastman, Mayor, City of Toronto - Ban on Liquor and Spirits Containers; '-' Council Minutes - 10- September 14, 1998 \w. COMMUNICATIONS I - 47 News Release received from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority entitled "Electro fishing in Bowmanville"; I - 48 Correspondence received from Hazel McCallion, Mayor, City of Mississauga - 1998 Assessment Appeal Deadline; I - 49 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, City Clerk, City of Toronto - Corporate Voluntary Challenge and By-law to Prohibit the Burning of Used Motor Oil; I-50 Correspondence received from J.K. Coulson, Manager, Risk Assessment, Management and Municipal Reviews, Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services - Public Fire Safety Guidelines; I-52 Correspondence received from The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation - Public Transportation; \.- I-53 News Release received from the Ministry of the Environment entitled "Ministry Invites Automotive Testing and Repair Industry to Get Into the Drive Clean Business"; I-54 Correspondence received from the Ministry of Natural Resources- Rabies Vaccine; I-55 Correspondence received from the Rotary Club of Bowmanville, 1998 Dinner Auction Committee - Letter of Appreciation; I - 56 Correspondence received from Gyda Chud, Co-Chair, Child Care Human Resources Steering Committee entitled "Our Child Care Workforce: From Recognition to Remuneration"; I-57 News Release received from Transport Canada entitled "Canada Gazette I Comment Period Extended for the Pickering Lands Declaration"; I-58 The Common Sense Update received from the Office of the Premier entitled "Helping Our Children Reach Their Full Potential by Ensuring Quality Education"; I-59 Correspondence received from A. Leona Chase, President, The Smile Trust - National Kids' Day; \.- '-' \.- '-' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I-2 Low Level Radioactive Waste Problems E07.WA - 11 - September 14, 1998 I - 63 Correspondence received from Christine Gardner, Co-chair, Ministry of Transportation - Provincial Seat Belt Campaign; 1-64 Ontario Hydro Report Card - Ontario Hydro Nuclear; I - 65 Correspondence received from Judy Sgro, City of Toronto Councillor - LCBO Deposit-Refund System; 1- 66 Correspondence received from The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister, Ministry of Transportation - Community Transportation Action Program (CTAP); I - 68 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on June 16, 1998; I - 69 Minutes of a meeting of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority held on August 20, 1998; 1- 70 Correspondence received from Ellen Logan, SecretarylTreasurer, Bowmanville Museum - August 1998 Bowmanville Museum Curator's Report; and I -71 Correspondence received from Chang S. Lee, Spec. Assistant to the Commissioner of Works, Regional Municipality of Durham - Household Guide to Water Efficiency. Resolution #C-642-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated June 10, 1998, from Ian W.M. Angus, Reeve, Township of Hope, regarding Low Level Radioactive Waste Problems, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes \.- COMMUNICATIONS I - 6 Preventing and Removing Barriers For Ontarians With Disabilities S04.GE I - 9 Safe Kids Community Day M02.GE ~ ~ - 12 - September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-643-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence received from Isabel Bassett, Minister of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation forwarding a Discussion Paper entitled" Preventing & Removing Barriers for Ontarians With Disabilities", be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-644-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated July 6,1998, from Inspector AO.R. Smith, Clarington Community Police Office, Durham Regional Police Service, thanking the municipality for their generous contribution to the Annual Community Day held on May 30, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-645-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-644-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Community Services and the Public Works Departments." "CARRIED" THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-644-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Council Minutes ""' COMMUNICATIONS 1-13 Ontario Tourism Tourism Event Marketing Partnership Program D06.GE information. I - 25 Transportation and GO Transit Funding Issues in the GT A D06.GE \.- ""' - 13 - September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-646-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence received from Eugene Zakreski, Vice- President, Marketing and Development, Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism introducing the new initiative "The Ontario Tourism Event Marketing Partnership Program", be received for "CARRIED" Resolution #C-647-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated July 16, 1998, from Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Halton, regarding Transportation and GO Transit Funding Issues in the GTA, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-648-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the foregoing resolution #C-647-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "WHEREAS our existing transportation infrastructure is inadequate to handle our growing needs in the Province of Ontario; AND WHEREAS congestion on our GT A Transportation network costs the GTA economy between $1 - $3 billion annually; AND WHEREAS the continued expansion of services offered by GO Transit is necessary to keep Ontario competitive; AND WHEREAS the Province currently funds transportation from Provincial Gasoline Taxes, Licensing Fees and Retail Sales Taxes; Council Minutes - 14- September 14,1998 \.- COMMUNICATIONS AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has passed on the operational and capital costs of GO Transit to the Greater Toronto Municipalities; AND WHEREAS the stress of assuming GO Transit's operational and capital costs may be too much for municipalities to bear; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Province review the proposed funding procedure for GO Transit; THAT, should municipalities retain the funding responsibility, a ratio of sharing of revenues generated from Provincial Gasoline Tax, Licensing Fees, and Retail Sales Taxes on new and used vehicles, with NO INCREASE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF ONTARIO, be determined; THAT the proposed Greater Toronto Services Board be restricted from levying additional gasoline taxes to fund transportation; \.- THAT revenues from Federal Gasoline Taxes be investigated as a possible area of funding for municipalities for GTA transportation; and THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to all municipalities in the Region of Durham, to the Regional Municipalities of Durham, Halton, York, Peel, Hamilton-Wentworth, and the City of Toronto, The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Transportation, The Honourable David Collenette, Minister of Transport and all GTA Area M.P.P.'s and M.P.'s." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-647-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. \.- ~ '-' '-' Council Minutes - 15 - September 14, 1998 COMMUNICATIONS 1-29 Resolution #C-649-98 Self-Directed Walking Tour D06.GE Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated July 21, 1998, from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre expressing appreciation for the support of the Self-Directed Walking Tour, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-650-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-649-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-649-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. I - 31 Resolution #C-651-98 1998 Community Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young Reinvestment Fund And Special THAT the correspondence dated July 23, 1998, from The Honourable Transition Assistance Ernie Eves, Minister of Finance regarding the 1998 Community Allocation Reinvestment Fund and Special Transition Assistance Allocation, be Fl I.PR received for information. "CARRIED" ""' '-' \w- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 33 Bill 108 Streamling of Administration of Provincial Offences Act L1 I.PR 1-38 Durham Countryside Adventure - Letter of Appreciation FI1.CH - 16- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-652-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated July 24, 1998, from The Honourable Charles Harnick, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, regarding Bill 108 - Streamlining of Administration of Provincial Offences Act 1997, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-653-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence received from Judy Coward, Chairperson, Durham Countryside Adventure, thanking the municipality for their grant in the amount of $1 ,000, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-654-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-653-98 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to Jennifer Cooke, Marketing and Tourism Officer." The foregoing Resolution #C-653-98 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. \.- ~ '-' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 39 Resignation From The Library Board CI2.BO 1-43 Finance Minister Addresses AMO Conference M06.GE - 17- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-655-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated July 18, 1998, from Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, advising of a vacancy on the Clarington Public Library Board, be received for information. "MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-656-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim "THAT the correspondence dated July 18, 1998, from Cynthia Mearns, Library Director, Clarington Public Library, be received; THAT the resignation ofMr. Warner G. Fehn from the Clarington Public Library Board be received with regret and he be thanked for his contribution to the Board; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department in order to fill the vacancy created on the Clarington Public Library Board; and THAT Cynthia Mearns be advised of Council's decision." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-657-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Member Communication Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "Finance Minister Addresses AMO Conference", be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ~ COMMUNICATIONS I-51 Launch of Lakeridge Health Corporation M06.GE 1- 60 Year 2000 Millenium Bug M06.GE ~ I - 61 1998-1999 AMO Board Of Directors M06.GE I-62 - 18 - September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-658-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated August 14, 1998, from Jane De Jong, Community Relations, Lakeridge Health Corporation, regarding the Launch of the Lakeridge Health Corporation at Trillium Trails on Friday, July 31, 1998, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-659-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Special Bulletin received from Frank Cowan Company Limited entitled Year 2000 "Millennium Bug", be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-660-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the Member Communication received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario entitled "1998 -1999 AMO Board of Directors", be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-661-98 Tenant Protection Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young Act - Rent Reductions Resulting From THAT the correspondence dated August 18, 1998, from Anne Beaumont, Tax Decreases Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, L ll.PR regarding the Tenant Protection Act regulations dealing with automatic rent reductions resulting from tax decreases, be received for information. ~ "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS 1-67 Bill 56 - GTSB D02.GT D-l AIDS Awareness Week M02.GE '-' D-2 Hunting Restrictions D05.GE '-' - 19 - September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-662-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the correspondence dated August 31, 1998, from Alan Tonks, Moderator, Greater Toronto Services Board, regarding Bill 56, the Greater Toronto Services Board legislation, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-663-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated May 29,1998 from Trudie Reid, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of Durham regarding AIDS Awareness Week, be received; THAT the week of November 23 to 30,1998 be proclaimed "AIDS Awareness Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Trudie Reid be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-664-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 10, 1998 from Ray and Wilma Martinell regarding hunting in an agricultural area, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to Staff Sgt. Ted Dionne for consideration by the Hunting Committee; and THAT Ray and Wilma Martinell be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-- COMMUNICATIONS D-3 Walking School Bus and Walk A Child to School Day M02.GE D-4 ~ Resignation From Animal Advisory Committee CI2.AN D-6 Veterans Week M02.GE '-' - 20- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-665-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 13, 1998 from Shawn Woods, Public Health Nurse, Regional Municipality of Durham regarding Walk a Child to School Day, be received; THAT September 23, 1998 be proclaimed "Walk a Child to School Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Shawn Woods be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-666-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 13, 1998 from Michael Hackenberger, Director, Bowmanville Zoo tendering the Zoo's resignation from the Animal Advisory Committee, be received with regret; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Clerk's Department in order for the vacancy to be filled; and THAT Michael Hackenberger be thanked for his invaluable contribution to the Committee. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-667-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 14, 1998 from Gisele Toupin, Regional Director General, Veterans Affairs Canada regarding Veterans' Week, be received; Council Minutes '-- COMMUNICATIONS D-l1 World Breastfeeding Week M02.GE ~ D-13 National Immunization Week M02.GE ""' - 21 - September 14, 1998 THAT the week of November 5 to 11, 1998 be proclaimed "Veterans' Week" in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Gisele Toupin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-668-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 24, 1998 from Janet Petryshyn, Durham Region Breastfeeding Coalition regarding World Breastfeeding Week, be received; THAT the week of October 1 to 7, 1998 be proclaimed "World Breastfeeding Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Janet Petryshyn be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-669-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 17, 1998 from Gerald Dafoe, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Public Health Association regarding National Immunization Week, be received; THAT the week of October 25 to November 1, 1998 be proclaimed "National Immunization Week" in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Gerald Dafoe be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-' COMMUNICATIONS D-14 Closure of King Street Newcastle Village T08.GE D-15 '-- Credit Union Day M02.GE D-16 Community Parks Week M02.GE ""' - 22- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-670-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 19, 1998 from Ronald Hope, Newcastle DBIA requesting permission to close King Street on October 3, 1998, be received; THAT permission be granted for this request, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Ronald Hope be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-671-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 18, 1998 from Bonnie Oliver, Auto Workers Community Credit Union regarding International Credit Union Day, be received; THAT October 15, 1998 be proclaimed "International Credit Union Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Bonnie Oliver be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-672-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 20,1998 from Denyse Morrissey, Executive Director, Ontario Parks Association regarding Community Parks Week, be received; '-- '-- ""' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-21 Youth Centre S04.GE D-22 Agriculture Week M02.GE - 23- September 14, 1998 THAT the week of October I to 7,1998 be proclaimed "Community Parks Week" in the Municipality ofClarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Denyse Morrissey be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-673-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 20, 1998 from Darlene Kougias regarding the Youth Centre located on Church Street, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to Ron Collis and Chris Wood for their attention; and THAT Darlene Kougias be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-674-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 24,1998 from Denis Kelly, Clerk Administrator, Town of East Gwillimbury, regarding Agriculture Week, be received; THAT the week before Thanksgiving Day each year be proclaimed as "Agriculture Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Denis Kelly be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ""' COMMUNICATIONS D-28 Terry Fox Welk M02.GE D-9 '-- Hog Dog Day M02.GE '-' - 24- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-675-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated September 9, 1998, from Sheri L. Jackson, Activity Director, Marnwood Lifecare Centre, requesting permission to hold a Terry Fox Walk for Cancer Research in connection with Central Public School on September 17, 1998, be received; THAT permission be granted for this request provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Sheri L. Jackson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-676-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated July 24, 1998 from Vianne Woods, Programme Co-ordinator, Liberty Mutual Group requesting permission to hold a Hot Dog Day at 68 King Street East on September 26, 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 Vianne Woods and the Bowmanville B.LA. be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-- COMMUNICATIONS D-lO Public Access Mast Road T08.GE ""' D-12 Traffic Lights Roenick Drive Highway #2 T08.GE \w- - 25 - September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-677-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated September 4, 1998 from Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stapleton regarding the travelled road between Lots 11 and 12, Concession 8, former Township of Clarke known as the "Mast Road", be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for preparation of a report, including the legal opinion previously received on this matter, to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton and Joan Anderson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-678-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 21, 1998 from Olive Simpson requesting the installation oftraffic lights at the intersection of Highway #2 and Roenick Drive, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Olive Simpson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '-- '-- ""' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-23 Traffic on Regional Road 3 Old Scugog Road To Highway #57 D-27 Confidential Property Matter D-5 Toronto International Airport D02.GT - 26- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-679-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 18, 1998 from Bill and Denise Walker regarding increased truck traffic travelling eastbound on Durham Road #3 through Enniskillen, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Regional Municipality of Durham for consideration; and THAT Bill and Denise Walker be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-680-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the confidential correspondence dated September 4, 1998 regarding a by-law enforcement investigation, be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-681-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated July 13, 1998, from Peter Robertson, Mayor, The Corporation of the City of Brampton, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution passed by the City of Brampton to show support for the fully functioning future role of the Toronto International Airport so that it can become a hub airport, be received; THAT the resolution of the City of Brampton be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington; and '-- \.- '-- Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-7 Region of Durham Waste Study ClO.AD D-8 Recycling Council of Ontario Request for Financial Assistance F1 I.CH D-17 Transport Issues T08.GE - 27- September 14, 1998 THAT the Federal Minister of Transport, the Minister of Transportation and Peter Robertson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-682-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated July 17, 1998, from M. de Rond, Clerk, Town of Ajax, regarding the Region of Durham Waste Study, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-683-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated July 20, 1998, from John Hanson, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario, requesting financial support for Ontario's Annual Waste Reduction Week '98, be received; and THAT John Hanson be advised of the Municipality of Clarington' s grant policy. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-684-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence dated August 14, 1998, from Rick Bartolucci M.P.P., Sudbury, regarding a tractor trailer accident on Highway 17 near Sudbury, be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Minutes ""' COMMUNICATIONS D-18 Health Care Services for Children With Special Needs S04.GE D-19 Transportation And GO Transit Funding Issues GTA D02.GT '-- D-20 Toronto International Airport ClO.AD ~ - 28- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-685-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated August 24, 1998, from Kathryn Bremner, Co-Chair, Parents in Action for Challenged Kids (P.A.C.K.), be received for information and a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Planning and Develoment Department. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-686-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated August 25,1998, from Dorothy McDonald, Acting Deputy Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, regarding Transportation and GO Transit Funding Issues in the GTA, be received; and THAT Dorothy McDonald be advised of Council's earlier resolution pertaining to this matter. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-687-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the correspondence dated August 24,1998, from Dorothy McDonald, Acting Town Clerk, Town of Halton Hills, forwarding a resolution passed by the Town of Halton Hills pertaining to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport, be received; and THAT Dorothy McDonald be advised of Council's earlier resolution pertaining to this matter. "CARRIED" Council Minutes '-- COMMUNICATIONS D-24 Ontario '99 Ringette Canada Winter Games Financial Assistance FI1.CH D-25 Clarington Hall of Fame FlI.PR \w. D-26 Sulpher in Gasoline ClO.AD '"" - 29- September 14, 1998 Resolution #C-688-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the correspondence received from Glen Gaudet, Head Coach, Ontario '99 Ringette Canada Winter Games, requesting financial assistance be tabled to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled for September 21, 1998, to allow for the Treasurer to prepare a memorandum advising of previous grants which Council has approved in similar circumstances. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-689-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence received from the Clarke Museum & Archives advising of a proposal for a Millennium Project entitled "Clarington Hall of Fame", be received; THAT the proposal be endorsed in principle by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, and referred to staff for preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Mark Jackman, Curator, Clarke Museum & Archives be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-690-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the correspondence dated August 20, 1998, from Stephen McDonald, Administrator & Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Elizabethtown, requesting endorsement of a resolution to request the Federal and Provincial Governments to take immediate action to reduce sulpher in gasoline, be received; \.- '-' '-' Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report August 3 I, 1998 Item #5 - 30- September 14, 1998 THAT the resolution of the Township of Elizabeth town be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality ofClarington; and THAT the Federal Minister of the Environment, the Provincial Minister of Environment and Energy, the Federal Minister of Transport, Alex Sheppard, M.P., John O'Toole, M.P.P. and Stephen McDonald be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-69 I -98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT Council recess for 10 minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 10:25 p.m. Resolution #C-692-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of August 31, 1998, be approved with the exception of Item #5. "CARRIED" Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1; vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Schell indicated that he is employed by Blue Circle Cement Inc., the subject of the report. \.- "'" '-' Council Minutes - 31 - September 14, 1998 REPORTS Resolution #C-693-98 Community Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Young Relations Committee Blue Circle THAT Report PD-98-98 be received; CI2.BL THAT the Terms of Reference attached to Report PD-98-98 for the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee be approved; THAT the Director of Planning and Development be authorized to convene the first meeting of the Blue Circle Cement Community Relations Committee; and THAT a copy of Report PD-98-98 and Council's decision be forwarded to Blue Circle Cement Inc., Port Darlington Community Association, Aspen Springs Community Association and the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. "CARRIED" Report #2 Resolution #C-694-98 Club Carib Picnic at Cedar Park POI.BY Moved by Councillor Rowe, seconded by Councillor Young THAT Report CD-41-98 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CD-41-98 be forwarded to Harold Jukic, the Club Carib, Tim Coffey and other interested parties. "CARRIED" Report #3 Report #4 Resolution #C-695-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Confidential Reports ADMIN-13-98 and WD-47-98 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" session of Council. "CARRIED" '-- ""' '-- Council Minutes - 32- September 14, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-696-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Kevin Anyan and Keith Swan be acknowledged; THAT their comments be referred to staff for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Kevin Anyan and Keith Swan be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-697-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the delegation of Don Welsh be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-698-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT the delegation of Glenn Genge be acknowledged; THAT Mr. Genge's comments pertaining to Report PD-97-98 be referred to staff for review of the updated information provided during the delegation and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on September 21, 1998; and THAT Glenn Genge be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" '-- '-- '-' Council Minutes - 33 - September 14, 1998 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-699-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Young THAT the delegation of Sam Gust be received; THAT Mr. Gust's comments be referred to staff for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Sam Gust be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-700-98 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the delegations of Vi v Woolford, George Khouri, Ron Hooper, Heather Farquhar and Bruce McPherson, be received; THAT their comments be referred to staff for review and report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee on a policy related to this matter; and THAT the various individuals be thanked for their input. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-70l-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 98-131 being a by-law to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Roussy); '"" '-' '-' Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 34- September 14,1998 98- I 32 being a by-law to authorize entering into an agreement with Veltri and Son Limited, the owners of Plan of Subdivision l8T-88051 and any mortgagee who has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of l8T-8805l; 98-133 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (W.E. Roth); 98-134 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Wurmitzer); 98-135 being a by-law to authorize a contract between Skate Rite Sharpening Bowmanville, Ontario, c/o Fred Cosgrove, in respect to the Operation of the Pro Shop Located at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex; and 98-136 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-702-98 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 98- I 3 I to 98-136 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" \.- '-' ~ Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 35 - September 14, 1998 Councillor Mutton conveyed congratulations to Councillor Novak on her recent appointment to the Durham District Health Council. Resolution #C-703-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Rowe THAT the meeting be "closed" in order to discuss personnel matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C- 704-98 Moved by Councillor Mutton, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the actions of Council taken during the "closed" session, be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Councillor Schell indicated a disclosure of pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution #C-705-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 98-137, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality ofClarington at this regular meeting held on the 14th day of September 1998, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" ""' ~ -..... Council Minutes - 36- September 14, 1998 CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-706-98 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the third and final reading of By-law 98-137 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-707-98 Moved by Councillor Young, seconded by Councillor Mutton THAT the meeting adjourn at I I :04 p.m. "CARRIED" ~.#~~/ . A OR