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Home My WebLink About02/14/1994 . MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes February 14,1994 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, February 14, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor D. Hamre Councillor A Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor K Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Also Present: Acting Chief Administrative OffICer, M. Marano Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Town Clerk, P. Barrie . MINllTES Resolution #c-94-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a reguIar meeting of Council held on January 24, 1994, and the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on February 7, 1994, be approved. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS Mr. Bob Engley, 73 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville, L1C 2L8, advised Council that the slow pitch league is anticipating holding a tournament on July 30 and 31, 1994 with all proceeds going to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He distributed to Council a list of projected costs for hall fees, tournament fees and diamond fees which total $1,388.00 and requested that Council waive the fees. . Mr. Mark VanWyk, President, C.F. Foundation (Durham Chapter), 47 Aberdeen Street, Oshawa, advised Council that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is directly involved in the fundraising ball tournament of which Mr. Engley spoke and reiterated Mr. Engley's request. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2- February 14, 1994 Ms. Muriel Krizanc advised, prior to the meeting, that she would not be in attendance. Mr. J. Veldhuis, P.O. Box 16, Hampton, LOB 1JO, presented an update on the activities of the Community Liaison Group. Mr. Veldhuis distributed for Council's information, a table outlining potential contaminants at the Port Granby Waste Management Site together with a summary table of potential clean-up criteria. The fmal draft of the 1993 Priority Field Sampling Program - Welcome and Port Granby Waste Management Facilities: Volume 1 - Assessment and Interpretation and Volume II - Data and Quality Assessment were submitted to Council on behalf of the Community Lisison Group. Mayor Hamre recognized Dr. David Shrives and the 10th Bowmanville Cubs who were in attendance to observe the proceedings of Council. Resolution #C-95-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of Items 1 - 8, 1 - 14, which is to be referred to the Correspondence for Direction portion of the agenda, 1 - 19 and 1 - 21. "CARRIED" 1 - 1 Correspondence received from David Ferguson, Manager, Public Transportation Office, Ministry of Transportation - Ontario-Quebec Trade; 1 - 2 Correspondence received from the Bowmanville Museum Board - 1994 Election of Offtcers for the Bowmanville Museum Board; 1 - 3 Correspondence received from Ruth 1. Satelmajer, Principal, College Park Elementary School- New TraffIC Light - Townline Road North at Nash Road; 1 - 4 Correspondence received from R.C. Sudds, Superintendent of Business and Treasurer, The Northumberland and Newcastle Board of Education - 1994 Budget Meeting Dates; 1 - 5 Correspondence received from C.J. Bud Wildman, Minister Responsible for Native Affairs - Purchase of Lands within the Boundary of the Municipality by Six Nations; 1 - 6 Minutes of various meetings of the Community Lisison Group; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1 - 8 Resolution reo Grass Cutting Along Provincial Highways C1O.AD - 3 - February 14, 1994 1 - 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on January 18, 1994; 1 - 9 Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on January 12, 1994; 1 - 10 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Clarington - By-law to Levy Against the Area Municipalities; 1 - 11 Correspondence received regarding the Ontario Traffic Conference to be held in Owen Sound on May 29 - June 1, 1994; 1 - 12 Correspondence received from Dana Kerr, Administrative Assistant, Community Liaison Group, Submitting Janet Mayer's Resignation from the Community Liaison Group; 1 - 13 Correspondence received from Sandra McCormack, Four Shelter Committee - Phase I - Community Consultation of Violence Against Women; 1 - 15 Correspondence received from Mrs. Barbara Grass, Box 135, Sharbot Lake, KOH 2PO - Animal Research; 1 - 16 Correspondence received from Arthur Anderson, Conference Co-ordinator, Ministry of Municipal Affairs - Conference to be held March 3, 1994; 1 - 17 Minutes of a meeting of the Orono Town Hall Board of Management held on February 1, 1994; 1 - 18 News Release received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO to Make Presentation on Bill 120; and 1 - 20 Correspondence received from Gilles Pouliot, Minister, Ministry of Transportation - Grass Cutting Along Provincial Highways. Resolution #c-96-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated January 17, 1994, addressed to C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, from Gilles Pouliot, Minister, Ministry of Transportation, regarding Grass Cutting Along Provincisl Highways, be received for informatiolL "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1 - 19 Proposed Shopping Centre - King and Townline Road D09.0P A92.N.003 1 - 21 Non-Profit and Co-Op Housing D04.AF. D-4 Harmony & Farewell Creek Watersheds E05.GE. D - 5 Consumers Gas Notice of Application E06.CO -4- February 14, 1994 Resolution #c-97-94 Moved by Councillor HRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the correspondence dated January 28,1994, from Robert P. Hann, President, Va1iant Property Management, thanking staff and Council for their timely and professional processing of an application for a proposed shopping centre at the north-east corner of King and Townline, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-98-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated January 28, 1994, from Evelyn Gigantes, Minister of Housing, forwarding an information package regarding N on-Profit and Co-Op Housing, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-99-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated ;ranuary 21, 1994 from Brian Suter, Deputy City Clerk requesting the Municipality of Clarington to give consideration to approval, in principle, of the reduction of the regulatory flood plain on the Harmony and Farewell Creek watersheds from a Regional storm to a 100-year storm, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Brian Suter be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" Resolution #c-100-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated January 26, 1994 from David de Jongh, Regulatory Administration, Consumers Gas forwarding a Notice of Application for an order or orders approving or fixing just and reasonable rates and other charges for the sale, distribution, transmission and storage of gas, be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington not intervene with the application; and THAT David de Jongh be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 6 Proclamation of Cancer Month M02.GE D -7 Discussion Paper 10 Acre Lots A09.PL. D-S Proclamation of Realtors Month M02.GE. -5- February 14, 1994 Resolution #c-101-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated February 1, 1994 from Ernest R. Eves, Treasurer, Canadian Cancer Society regarding various events during Cancer Month, be received; THAT the month of April 1994 be proclaimed "Cancer Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT permission be granted for the Cancer Society to raise their flags on Thursday, March 31, 1994 in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice; THAT March 24, 25 and 26, 1994 be proclaimed "Daffodil Days" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Ernest R. Eves be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-102-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated January 2S, 1994 from Valerie Cranmer, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, P1anning Department, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting comments on the Discussion Paper "10 Acre" Lots, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Valerie Cranmer be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-103-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated January 26, 1994 from Anita Witty, Oshawa & District Real Estate Board President requesting proclamation of Realtors Month, be received; THAT the month of May 1994 be proclaimed "Realtors Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Anita Witty be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -10 Participation Challenge M02.GE. D-11 Developers Signs on Residential Streets T07.SI. D -1 1994 Community Action Awards M02.GE D-2 Resolution reo Adult Entertainment C10.AD. - 6- February 14, 1994 Resolution #C-104-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated January 1994 from Nanci Colbeck, Director, Communications and Community Programs, ParticipACTION regarding Schneiders Lifestyle Sneaker Day, the kick-off activity of Canada's Fitweek '94, be received; and THAT N anci Colbeck be advised that the Municipality of Clarington supports the Schneiders Lifestyle Sneaker Day. ltCARRIED" Resolution #C-105-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated January 20, 1994 from KL. Hamilton regarding developers erecting signs on residential streets, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration during review of the Official Plan; and THAT KL. Hamilton be advised that the Official Plan and the sign regulations review is ongoing and that the developer did apply for and obtain a permit for the sign once this matter was brought to his attention. 'ICARRIED" Resolution #C-106-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship, requesting nominations for the 1994 Community Action Awards, be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Volunteer Recognition Committee for review and preparation of recommendations to be submitted to Council. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-107-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated January 17, 1994, from Robert M. Prentice, Town Clerk, Town of Newmarket, requesting Council's endorsement ofa resolution requesting the Federal Government to allow municipalities to establish community standards with respect to adult entertainment, be received and f1led. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-3 Tobacco Control Act Bill 119 L11.GE. D-9 Resolution re: Sale, Rental and Distibution of Pornographic Material C1O.AD. D-12 Resolution reo Great Lakes Shipping Industry, Niagara Shipbuilding Industry and St. Lawrence Seaway C1O.AD. MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A Report February 7, 1994 - 7- February 14, 1994 Resolution #C-108-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor DresIinski THAT the correspondence dated January 17, 1994, from Michael Perley, Director, Ontario Campaign for Action on Tobacco, Garfield Mahood, Executive Director, Non Smokers Rights Association and Mark Taylor, President, Physicians for a Smoke Free Canada, regarding Ontario Bill 119, The Tobacco Control Act, be received and filed. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-109-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the correspondence dated January 24, 1994, from J.A Brezina, City Clerk, City of Stoney Creek, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution regarding the sale, rental and distribution of pornographic material, be received and fIled. "CARRIED" This correspondence was included in the agenda as Item 1 - 14, however, was referred to the Direction Section of the agenda earlier in the meeting. Resolution #C-110-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated January 24, 1994, from Brian Merrett, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Niagara, requesting Council's support of a resolution ca1ling upon the Government of Canada, to renew its commitment to the Great Lakes Shipping Industry, the Niagara Shipbuilding Industry and the St. Lawrence Seaway, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-111-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and .Ailm;n;Rt;ration Conunittee Report of February 7, 1994, be approved. llCARRIEDII . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Purchase of 1990 Emergency Van F17.GE. - 8- February 14, 1994 Councillor Hooper distributed a handout report to the Mayor and Members of Council regarding the purchase of a 1990 emergency van. Resolution #C-112-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT formal approval now be given on the purchase of a new 1990 GMC Van at a vehicle cost of $22,940 plus taxes and painting, such purchase to be charged to the Fire Equipment Reserve Account #2900-14-X. ItCARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-113-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegations of Mr. Bob Engley and Mr. Mark VanWyk, be received and referred to the 1994 budget discussions for consideration; and THAT Mr. Engley and Mr. VanWyk be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-114-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the presentation and reports submitted by Mr. John Veldhuis, be received with apprecistion. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-115-94 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 fll'st and second time: 94-23 being a by-law to amend By-law 92-112, being a by-law to establish an Occupational Health and Safety Policy and an Occupational Health and Safety Program as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act; 94-24 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an Agreement with Kingsberry Properties, the owner of Plan of Subdivision 18T-92010 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of Plan 18T-92010; and . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW - 9- February 14, 1994 94-25 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $10,000,000 to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the municipality for the year 1994. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-1l6-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fInal reading of By-laws 94-23 to 94-25 inclusive, be approved "CARRIED't Resolution #C-1l7-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-26, being a by-law to confll"m the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 14th day of February 1994, and that the said by-law be now read a fll"st and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-117A-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fInal reading of By-law 94-26 be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes ADJOURNMENT - 10- February 14, 1994 Resolution #c-llS-94 Moved by Councillor DresJinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting adjourn at S:03 p.m. IlCARRIED" ~Afl~~A#h ) MAYOR I \...,