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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/24/1994 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PRESENTATION MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON January 24, 1994 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 24, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. flAnnA h Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Acting Chief Administrative Officer, M. Marano Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Public Works, W. Evans Deputy Fire Chief, W. Hesson Director of P1Ann;ng and Development, F. Wu Town Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #C-42-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 10, 1994, be approved "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre introduced Inspector Jim Adams, #16 Division, Durham Regional Police Force, to Members of Council Inspector Adams advised that under the service of Police Chief McCagherty, the Police Department is heading towards a community based policing service. This service is dermed to fit each individual community and within the Municipality of Clarington, the Division is embarking on an Adopt a School Program. This program works on a voluntary basis wherein each police officer adopts a school and makes themselves familiar with that school, the children and the teachers within the school Also, the Division is starting a bicycle patrol whereby each platoon will have one officer and one hack-up officer on bicycle. . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2- January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-43-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Council receive with appreciation, the verbal presentation of Inspector Jim Adams. ltCARRIED" Mr. Al Strike, Box 7, Bowmanville, L1C 3K8, was called but was not present. Mr. Jeff Davies of Davies Partners appeared before Council on behalf of Mr. George Kizoff, Ghods Builders Inc., 333 Sheppard Avenue East, Willowdale, M2N 3B3. Mr. Davies indicated that his clients concur with the comments contained in the letter from Roger Elliott, which is included in the agenda as Correspondence Item 1 - 17. He asked that Council not rush into an agreement with Markborough and Wi11sonia as it is premature for Council to deal with the rezoning since the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing is about to begin January 31, 1994. Resolution #C-44-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Mr. R. Martindale, Greer Galloway, 1415 Highway #2, Courtice, LIE 2J6 be divided into two five-minute delegations to allow for Mr. Ron W orboy to also address Council. "CARRIED" Mr. Ron Worbay, concurred with the recommendations contained in Report PD-5-94 (included in the Council agenda under Unfmished Business) and urged Council to read the zoning by-law the fIrst and second time at tonight's meeting. Mr. R. Martindale reviewed an artist's conceptual plan of the site for the benefit of Council Resolution #c-45-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems 1 - 3, 1 - 8, 1 - 9 and 1 - 13. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-3 Population and Employment Targets Durham Region DOL 1 - 1 1-2 1-4 1 - 5 1 - 6 1-7 1 - 10 1 - 11 1 - 12 1 - 14 1 - 15 1 - 16 1 - 17 - 3- January 24, 1994 Press Release received from Clarke Museum & Archives - Election of OflIcers; Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on December 8, 1993; Minutes of a meeting of the Orono Town Hall Board of Management held on January 4, 1994; Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on December 20, 1993; Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on November 16,1993; Correspondence received from Bob Rae, Premier of Ontario - Resolution Concerning the Tax on Insurance Premiums; Appeals by BramaIea Limited and Oshawa-Durham Home Builders Against By-law 92-105 of the Municipality of Clarington (Development Charges By-law); Correspondence received from Ross Fitchett, Public Affairs, Greater Toronto Area, Ontario Hydro - Disposal of U sed Nuclear Fuel; Correspondence regarding the 41st OSUM Conference to be held May 4 - 6, 1994, Leamington, Ontario; Correspondence received from the Advisory Committee on Environmental Standards - Soil, Drinking Water and Air Standards for Lead; Minutes of meetings of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on December 6, 1993 and January 3, 1994; Correspondence received from Ian D. Macnab, General Manager, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority - Conservation Planning Strategy Document; and Correspondence received from Roger R. Elliott, Fasken Campbell Godfrey - Markborough Zoning By-law. Resolution #C-46-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated December 29, 1993, from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, forwarding Commissioner's Report #93-P-128 regarding Population and Employment Targets for Durham Region, 2021, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS l-S Ministry of Municipal Affairs Annual Conference H12.TR. 1-9 Ministry of Municipal Affairs 1994 Annual Repayment Limit F11.GE. 1 - 13 Bell Canada Bill Payment Options A12.BE. D -I Optimist Club of of Newcastle Village Fireworks Display M02.GE -4- January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-47-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated January 6, 1994, from Arthur Anderson, Conference Coordinator, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, advising of the Annual Conference, the theme of which is Economic Renewal, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-48-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated November 22,1993, from Nancy Bardecki, Director, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, advising of the Municipality's 1994 Annual Repayment Limit Respecting Long Term Debt and Financial Obligations, be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to Correspondence Item 1 - 13; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Mayor Hamre indicated that she has family members who are employed by Bell Canada. Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #C-49-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence January 5, 1994, from T. Band, Regional Manager, Consumer Sales and Service, Bell Canada, announcing two bill payment options which Bell has recently introduced, be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre reassumed the chair. Resolution #C-50-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated January 3, 1994 from Phil Martin, Chairman of 1994 Canada Day Committee, Optimist Club of Newcastle Village, requesting the Municipality's approval to hold a fireworks display at Clarke High School on July 1, 1994, be received; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 Consumers Gas E06.CO D-3 Traffic Safety Taunton Road TOS.GE. - 5- January 24, 1994 THAT the Optimist Club of Newcastle Village be granted permission to hold a fireworks display on July 1, 1994 at Clarke High School, provided that written permission is obtained from the School Board and that the Optimist Club of Newcastle Village adhere to By-law 92-160, as amended, being a by-law to regulate the setting ofT of fIreworks and the sale of fireworks; THAT Phil Martin be advised of Council's decision and provided with a copy of By-law 92-160, as amended. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-51-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated December 20, 1993 from D. Aleck Dadson, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt forwarding an Application by British Gas PLC for the sale of shares of British Gas Finance (Canada) to Interprovincial Pipeline System Inc., be received; THAT the Municipality of Clariogton not intervene with the application; and THAT D. Aleck Dadson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-52-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated December 21, 1993 from Lucien Albertini raising traffic concerns on behalf of Mitchell's Comers residents along Taunton Road, 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 Lucien Albertioi be advised of Council's decision. llCARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -7 Memorial Hospital Tag Day M02.GE D-S Orono DBIA 1994 Budget D18.0R. D-1O Big Sisters Awareness Month M02.GE. D-4 Resolution Re: Land Claims Six Nations C10.AD. - 6- January 24, 1994 Resolution #c-53-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated January 13, 1994 from Mary Fletcher, President, Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital, requesting permission to hold the Auxiliary's Annual Tag Day, be received; THAT permission be granted to the Auxiliary to Memorial Hospital to hold their Tag Day on Friday, May 13, 1994; and THAT Mary Fletcher be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" Resolution #C-54-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated January 14, 1994 from Susan M. Sawyer, Secretary, Orono DBIA, forwarding minutes of the last meeting and advising of the DBIA's 1994 budget request, be received for information; and THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Treasurer for inclusion in the 1994 budget process. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-55-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated January 11, 1994 from Sandy Flynn, Promotions Co-Ordinator, Big Sisters N.O.W. requesting proclamation of Big Sisters Awareness Month, be received; THAT the month of February 1994 be proclaimed "Big Sisters Awareness Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Sandy Flynn be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" Resolution #C-56-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated January 4, 1994, from Steve Williams, Chief, Six Nations Council, requesting the Municipality of Clarington's support in stopping native land claim settlements and to prevent the addition to the land base of Indian Reserves, specifica1ly Six Nations, be received for informatiolL "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-5 Bowmanville Recreation Hockey League - Use of Hall D-6 Ontario Waste Minimization Awards M02.GE. D-9 Certificate Of Approval- Waste Disposal Site Detox Environmental E07.DE. D-ll - 7 - January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-57-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor DresIinski THAT the correspondence dated January 7, 1994, from Doug Harper, Vice- President, Bowmanville Recreation Hockey League, requesting that the Town provide a grant of $440 to defray the cost of the rental of the Bowmanville Recreational Complex for the annual Bowmanville Recreational Hockey League Awards Day, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1994 budget discussions; and THAT Doug Harper be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIEDlI Resolution #c-58-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated January 7, 1994, from John Hanson, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario, requesting nominations of outstanding 3Rs initiatives in the municipality, be received and forwarded to the Director of Public Works for review and appropriate action. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-59-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated December 6, 1993, from A. D(lTn;nRk;, Supervisor, Waste Sites & Systems Unit, Ministry of Environment and Energy, requesting Council's comments on an Application for a Certificate of Approval for a Waste Disposal Site submitted by Detox Environmental Ltd., be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning for review and preparation of a report. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-60-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the Confidential Correspondence dated January 7, 1994, regarding property in downtown Clarington, be received and referred to the Economic Development OffICer for review. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS - 8- January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-61-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT all credit cards be turned into the Treasury Department FORTHWITH and not be used again unless approved by Council in advance for each occasion. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Hamre Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Scott Resolution #c-62-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the Treasury Department be directed in future, any expense reports that are not in conformity with the existing by-law and policy, be not paid but referred to Council for approval. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Hamre Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Scott Resolution #C-63-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 17, 1994, be approved. "CARRlEDI1 . . . Council Minutes - 9- January 24, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Markborough/ West Bowmanville Willsonia Industries Resolution #C-64-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated December 15, 1993, from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, forwarding a Membership Renewal Notice for 1994 and requesting a one-time voluntary donation of a minimum of $100, be lifted from the table; THAT the Municipality of Clarington continue with its membership in the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and forward a one-time grant of $100 to the Association; and THAT the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-65-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD.4-94 be tabled to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on February 14, 1994 to allow staff an opportunity to review the correspondence dated January 24, 1994 from Markborough Properties Inc., regarding the subject matter. IICARRIED" Resolution #C-66-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-5-94 be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-67-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report PD-5-94 be received; THAT, in accordance with Council Resolution #C-561-93, the zoning application to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, as amended, for the former Town of Newcastle submitted by Willsonia Industries Limited to permit the development of a 3,725 sq. IlL (40,000 sq. ft.) retail commercial plaza be approved; . . . Council Minutes - 10- January 24, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS THAT the amending zoning by-law attached to Report PD-5-94 be forwarded to Council and be given the fIrst and second reading only; THAT the Ontario Municipal Board be advised that the by-law attached to Report PD-5-94 will not be given third reading by Council and that the Municipality requests that the Ontario Municipal Board not enact it or any other by-law for commercial uses on the Willsonia Industries Ltd. site until the Municipality or the Board has been advised that: i) the owner has entered into a servicing agreement as authorized by Council in its consideration of the Addendum to Report PD-169-93; ii) the site plan application has been approved; ill) the owner has entered into a site plan agreement to satisfy the conditions of site plan approval of the Municipality; and iv) both agreements have been registered against the title of the proposed shopping centre site. THAT the applicant, the Region of Durham PIanning Department, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ontario Municipal Board and all interested parties listed in Report PD-5-94 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. I'CARRIED" By-law 94-17 was received by Council as a handout. Resolution #C-68-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a fIrst and second time: 94-13 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, being a by-law to regulate traffIC on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 94-14 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 94-16 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle CWillsonia); and 94-17 being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990. . . - Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS - 11- January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-69-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 94-13,94-14 and 94-17. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-70-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the Region of Durham Works Department be requested to review the speed limit on Regional Road 57 between Baseline Road and Jackman Road, and that the speed limit be reduced to reflect the current urhan setting of this stretch of road. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-71-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole In consideration of the resolutions dea1ing with the use of Municipal Credit Cards by members of staff and Members of Council for the Municipality of Clarington. There is an obvious need to bring forward a policy dealing with the appropriate use of Municipal Credit Cards. It is not the intention of this resolution to suggest that any member of staff or Member of Council has knowingly abused the privilege of a Municipal Credit Card. Also, it would appear necessary to review allocations made during the budget process dealing with expenditures of a discretionary nature. These expenditures should be brought to the attention of Council periodica1ly for their approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the CAOtI'reasurer bring forward a report outlining any and all existing policies which presume to deal with the appropriate use or condition of use of Municipal Credit Cards. THAT this report be prepared in sufficient time to be discussed by all Members of Council during this year's budget deliberations. The intention of this resolution is to remove any and all doubt as to the appropriate use and conditions of use of a Municipal Credit Card. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update CommitteelBoards Update - 12- January 24, 1994 Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Dreslinsk:i advised that the Regional Social Services Committee is presently working on its 1994 budgets. Also, the Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation has recently announced the addition of 43 units in Beaverton. Councillor Hannah advised that the Newcastle Village Water Plant may need to be re-tendered as the quotes came in 26% over budget. Mayor Hamre advised that the P1anning Committee of the Region of Durham is holding a major meeting January 25, 1994, whereby they are dealing with many major issues. Councillor Dreslinsk:i advised that the Conservation Authorities realized a cut of $22 million in last year's budget and they have just been advised that another $5 million will be cut from their budgets this year. Councillor Hannah thanked Mayor Hamre for attending, on his behalf, the opening of the new building which C.L.O.C.A has built in Enniskillen. He advised that the Solina Community Centre has completed work on their handicapped access and indicated what a wonderful job the centre has done. Councillor Novak indicated that the Bowmanville Museum has re-decorated both its hall, upstairs and downstairs, and invited everyone to come and visit. Councillor O'Toole indicated that the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee has completed their Darlington inventory of heritage buildings and it is available for purchase. The Library Boards and School Boards have been holding joint meetings with respect to budgets and these meetings are going very well. Councillor Scott offered his congratulations to the new executive of the Clarke Museum & Archives Board. . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT - 13- January 24, 1994 Resolution #C-72-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the Clerk contact the Clarington Hydro Commission and request that minutes of their meetings be sent to the Municipality for inclusion in the Council Agenda for information. "CARRIEDtI Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting, vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #C-73-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-18, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 24th day of January 1994, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-74-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and tinal reading of By-law 94-18 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-75-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:13 p.rn. "CARRIED"