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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
March 10, 1997
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, March 10, 1997, at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor C. Elliott
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Attended until 7:2S p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 7:2S p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Public Works, S. Vokes (Attended until 7:2S p.m.)
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Attended until 7:2S p.m.)
Deputy Clerk, M. Knight
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-131-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 24, 1997, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Don Welsh RR #4, Bowmanville, L1C 3K5, advised that the Tree Preservation
By-law, in its present state, will cause undue financial hardship to farmers who
own more than one woodlot. He seeked clarification pertaining to the need for a
permit every time a farmer wants to cut trees on his property. He requested that
Members of the Committee not pass the by-law in its present form.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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March 10, 1997
Resolution #C-132-96
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception of Items I - 10, I - 17 and I - 18.
"CARRIED"
I - 1 Correspondence received from A. Anne McLellan, Minister of Natural
Resources - Resolution Regarding the Town of Deep River;
I - 2 Correspondence received from Emil Kolb, Regional Chair and Chief
Executive Officer, The Regional Municipality of Peel - Proposed
Exclusion of Hospital Services from Development Charges Under Bill 98;
I - 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on February 18, 1997;
1-4
Correspondence received from Nestor Chornobay, Director, Strategic
Planning Branch, Regional Municipality of Durham - Commissioner's
Report No. 97-P-22, Authorization to Initiate an Amendment to the
Durham Regional Official Plan, Clarington Official Plan, LOP A-C-96001,
Deferral No. 32;
I - S News Release received from the Greater Toronto Area Federal Liberal
Caucus entitled "GTA Caucus Urges Caution on Housing Talks";
I - 6 Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario entitled "Transition Teams for Who Does What Reforms
Announced";
I - 7 Correspondence received from E. Marshall Pollock, Ontario Video
Gaming Corporation - Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) - A Balanced
Perspective;
I - 8 News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario
entitled "Municipalities to Have a Say as Partners on Who Does What
Reforms";
1-9 Correspondence received from W.J. Storks, 11 King Street, Newcastle,
LIB lID, addressed to Mr. D. Malowney, Director of Education,
Northumberland & Clarington Board of Education - Demolition of
Newcastle Public School;
I - 11 News Release received from The Ontario Traffic Conference entitled
"Seize the Opportunity" - OTC Annual Convention;
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COMMUNICATIONS
1- 10
News Release -
Fair Municipal
Finance Act
M06.GE
1- 17
Resolution re:
Greater Toronto
Services Board
ClO.AD
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I - 12 News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
entitled "FCM Looks to Federal Government For Long Term Strategic
Plan on Municipal Infrastructure";
I - 13 News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
entitled "Federal Budget Still Discriminates Against Public Transit";
1- 14 Correspondence received from Novina Wong, Metropolitan Clerk,
Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Resolution for Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM) on Municipal Protection of Rail
Corridors;
I - IS Correspondence received from Doug Raven, Executive Director,
Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Important Changes to AMO's
Resolutions Process;
I - 16 Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario entitled "Bill 98 - Development Charges Act";
I - 19 News Release received from the Ganaraska Region Conservation
Authority entitled "Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board
Elects Ann Dreslinski as Board Chairperson";
I - 20 Correspondence received from Denis Kelly, City Clerk, City of North
York - Impact of Recent Provincial Announcements -
January 13 - 17, 1997; and
I - 21 Notice of Proposed Decision With Respect to Additional Parts of the
Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington.
Resolution #C-133-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the "Backgrounder" received from the Ministry of Finance pertaining to
the Fair Municipal Finance Act, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-134-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 27, 1997, from Walter Taylor, Clerk,
Township of Uxbridge pertaining to the Establishment of a G.T.S.B., Greater
Toronto Services Board, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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COMMUNICATIONS
1- 18
Newcastle Health
Care Centre -
Accreditation
Award
M04.GE
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Resolution #C-13S-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-134-97 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"THAT the resolution passed by the Township of Uxbridge pertaining to
the Greater Toronto Services Board, be endorsed by the Municipality of
Clarington; and
THAT Walter Taylor be advised of Council's decision."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-134-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-136-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence received on March 3, 1997, from Stephanie Sanborn,
Administrator, Newcastle Health Care Centre, advising of their three year
Accreditation Award, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-137-97
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-136-97 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and that the Municipality of Clarington forward a letter of
congratulations to Stephanie Sanborn on this achievement."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-136-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 4
Nevada Licence
Bowmanville
Badgers Ladies
Fastball Assoc.
P09.BO
D - S
Rezoning -
Report PD-27-97
West Bowmanville
Developments
D14.DEV.96-067
D - 6
Proclamation of
M.E. Awareness Day
M02.GE
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Resolution #C-138-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Lottery at House of
Coffee and Threads, 133 Church Street, Bowmanville, submitted by the
Bowmanville Badgers Ladies Fastball Association, be received;
THAT the request of the Bowmanville Badgers Ladies Fastball Association be
approved subject to the applicant complying with the terms and conditions
imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and
THAT Charles and Patricia Rout be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-139-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997, from David Tesluk regarding
Rezoning Application DEV-96-067, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for consideration in conjunction with the subject file; and
THAT David Tesluk be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-140-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1997 from Dennis Wright and
Frances Walmsley, Presidents of the Durham Region/Scarborough M.B.
Association regarding M.E. Awareness Day, be received;
THAT May 12, 1997 be proclaimed "M.B. Awareness Day" in the Municipality of
Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Dennis Wright and Frances Walmsley be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 8
Proclamation of
Red Cross Month
M02.GE
D-11
Greater Toronto
Services Board
D02.GT
D - 13
FLuoride in
Drinking Water
S08.GE
D - 14
Fluoride in
Drinking Water
S08.GE
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Resolution #C-141-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1997 from Steve Stewart,
President, Canadian Red Cross regarding Red Cross Month, be received;
THAT the month of March be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Municipality
of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and
THAT Steve Stewart be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-142-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997 from John O'Toole, MPP,
Durham East requesting a meeting with the Council, be received; and
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Executive Assistant to the Mayor
for follow-up.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-143-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997 from Dr. Kathlynn Hoch
regarding fluoridation of the municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be considered in conjunction
with this matter; and
THAT Dr. Kathlynn Hoch be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-144-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated March 3, 1997 from Doug Hately regarding
fluoridation of the municipality's water, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to staff to be considered in conjunction
with this matter; and
THAT Doug Hately be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - IS
Confidential
Property Matter
D - 1
Deposit Return
System for Soft
Drink Containers
E07.GE
D - 2
Resolution re:
Pooling of
Property Taxes
ClO.AD
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Resolution #C-14S-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997 from Joe Fried, Meyer,
Wassenaar & Banach regarding a confidential property matter, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for review and
preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and
Administration Committee; and
THAT Joe Fried, Meyer, Wassenaar & Banach be advised of Council's decision.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-146-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997 from Joe Fried, Meyer,
Wassenaar & Banach regarding a confidential property matter, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer to complete the
application and forward it to the Assessment Office; and
THAT Joe Fried, Meyer, Wassenaar & Banach be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-147-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 17, 1997, from Lois Corbett, Executive
Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance, be received;
THAT Council express its support for the three recommendations contained in
the letter so as to secure a deposit-return system for beverage containers; and
THAT Lois Corbett be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-148-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 24, 1997, from Bruce Taylor, Town
Clerk, Town of Pickering, pertaining to a resolution regarding their objection to
the pooling of any portion of the property taxes in order to alleviate the burden
of funding of soft services by Metropolitan Toronto, be received;
THAT this resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 3
Resolution re:
Mega Week - Changes
in Funding
ClO.AD
D - 7
KX96FM - Increase
Power to Cover GTA
A12.GE
D - 9
Head Injury Assoc.
Request Waiver of
Fee for Ice Time
F11.CH
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THAT Bruce Taylor be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-149-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated February 19, 1997, from Steven F. Brickell, City
Clerk, City of Peterborough, pertaining to the impact that the "Mega Week"
announcements regarding Changes in Funding Services will have on
municipalities, be received;
THAT the resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Steven Brickell, be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-1S0-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 16, 1997, from Robert J. Marshall,
KX96FM, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-1Sl-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated February 28, 1997, from Frank Murphy,
Executive Director, Head Injury Association of Durham Region, requesting that
the Municipality reduce or waive the ice time fee for the game to be held on
April 10, 1997, be received; and
THAT, due to budget restraints, Frank Murphy be advised that the Municipality
is unable to reduce or waive this fee.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D-lO
Resolution re:
Provincial Hospital
Health Care
Funding
C10.AD
D - 12
Correspondence -
Preston Manning
Reform Party
Pledge to Local
Government
AOl.GE
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
COMMI1TEE REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report of
March 3, '1997
Item #6
Tree Preservation
By-law
E04.GE
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Resolution #C-1S2-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated February 26, 1997, from Donald G. McKay,
Clerk, Town of Whitby, pertaining to a resolution regarding Provincial Health
Care Funding, be received;
THAT this resolution be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington; and
THAT Donald McKay be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-1S3-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the correspondence dated February 12,1997, from Preston Manning, M.P.,
Leader, Reform Party of Canada, entitled "Pledge to Local Government", be
received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-1S4-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
March 3, 1997, be approved with the exception of Items #6 and #9.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-1SS-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PD-31-97 be tabled for a period of four weeks to allow the
Director of Planning and Development to liaise with the Durham Region
Federation of Agriculture.
"CARRIED"
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REPORTS
Item #9
Removal of
Premium Fee
Charged to GTA
Area Drivers
F21.GE
Report #2
Report #3
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Resolution #C-1S6-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation charges a premium on drivers' licence
fees and vehicle licence fees for residents of the Greater Toronto Area above the
fees for the rest of the province;
AND WHEREAS this additional premium was intended to offset the higher cost
of road construction and repairs in the GTA being subsidized by the Ministry of
Transportation;
AND WHEREAS subsidies are no longer being provided to GTA municipalities
for road construction and maintenance;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of Transportation
for the Province of Ontario be requested to remove the premium charged to
GTA residents for drivers' licences and vehicle licences and that the fee be
reduced to a uniform provincial rate; and
THAT John O'Toole, M.P.P., Premier Mike Harris, other GTA municipalities,
M.P.P.s of Durham Region and local newspapers, be advised of this resolution.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-1S7-97
Moved by Councillor Elliott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-1S6-97 be amended by deleting the following
wording from the first paragraph "drivers' licence fees and", and by deleting the
wording "drivers' licences and" from the fourth paragraph.
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-1S6-97 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-1S8-97
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Confidential Reports CD-13-97 and CD-14-97, pertaining to legal matters.
be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a "closed" meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
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By-law 97-3S was withdrawn from the agenda.
Resolution #C-1S9-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
97-36 being a by-law respecting Adult Entertainment Parlours;
97-37 being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, a by-law to require the payment of
fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of
Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such fees;
97-38 being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and premises within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highway and to assume such
public highways for public use;
97-39 being a by-law to layout and establish certain lands and premises within
the Municipality of Clarington as public highway and to assume such
public highways for public use;
97-40 being a by-law to assume certain public highways within the Municipality
of Clarington for public use;
97-41 being a by-law to authorize the Municipality of Clarington to apply to be
owner of a portion of Old Scugog Road and to assume such portion of
the public highway for public use;
97-42 being a by-law to authorize the Municipality of Clarington to apply to be
owner of the local roads within Plan 40M-774 and to assume such local
roads for public use;
97-43 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Mill Street,
Newcastle );
97-44 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Prospect
Street, Bowmanville);
97-4S being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Nichols
Road);
97-46 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Nichols
Road);
97-47 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Cedar Park
Road);
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
Visual Arts
Centre -
Municipal Grants
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97-48 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Jackman
Road, Bowmanville);
97-49 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Old Scugog
Road);
97-50 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Lakeshore
Road);
97-S1 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Providence
Road); and
97-S2 being a by-law to authorize the restriction of weight of vehicles passing
over specific bridges within the Municipality of Clarington (Holt Road).
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-160-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 97-36 to 97-S2 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-161-97
Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the Treasurer be authorized to pay the Visual Arts Centre any grant
awarded by Council in two instalments;
THAT the first instalment is not to exceed SO% of the grant awarded by Council
in the previous year and it may be awarded prior to the annual budget approval;
THAT the second instalment is to be paid subsequent to the annual budget
process;
THAT the estimated value of expenses paid by the Municipality on behalf of the
Visual Arts Centre be withheld from the grant payable;
THAT the grant be paid upon written request from the Visual Arts Centre; and
THAT the Visual Arts Centre be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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OTHER BUSINESS
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Resolution #C-162-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting be "closed" for consideration of Confidential Reports
CD-13-97 and CD-14-97 pertaining to legal matters.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-163-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott
THAT the actions taken during the "closed" meeting, be confirmed.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-164-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 97-S3, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held
on the 10th day of March 1997, and that the said by-law be now read a first and
second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-16S-97
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 97-S3 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-166-97
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 7:3S p.m.
"CARRIED"