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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/28/1994 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES DELEGATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON February 28, 1994 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, February 28, 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. Hannah 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 (Attended until 9:04 p.m.) Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Attended until 9:04 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Attended until 9:04 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended at 7:05 p.m.) Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Attended until 9:04 p.m.) Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #c-U9-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a regu1ar meeting of Council held on February 28, 1994, be approved. "CARRIED" Mr. LloYd Stephenson, 106 King Street East, Newcastle, LlB 1H5, advised Council of his concern regarding the municipality's process of sidewalk clearing on a complaint basis and then invoicing the homeowner. He indicated that many citizens do clear their sidewalks, however, when the municipality's snowplows clear the roads, the sidewalks are then again snow covered. Mr. Stephenson suggested that the municipality should undertake a program of clearing all sidewalks municipality-wide. Mr. LloYd Stephenson, 106 King Street East, Newcastle, LIB 1H5, addressed Council with respect to the formation of the Community Liaison Group to address the clean-up of the Port Granby site and indicated his displeasure with taxpayers' money being spent for this purpose. It is his opinion that the materials located on the site would be better left alone rather than attempting to move them. . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2- February 28, 1994 Mayor Hamre welcomed the Junior Patrol of the Seventh Bowmanville Scout Group to the Council meeting who are working toward their Citizenship badge. Mrs. Muriel Krizanc, 1663 Nash Road, Box 60, Courtice, LlE 1S8, together with Brad Greentree, addressed Council on behalf of the Courtice Community Centre Fundraising Committee. Mrs. Krizanc advised that the reaidents of Courtice and the Courtice Area Community Association, is looking to Council for strong support for the building of a community centre. She advised that during the summer of 1993, a survey of the area was undertaken by Don Lamont and Associates which indicated that very few people believed that the original fundraising target of $1.2 million was unrealistic. Rather, most indicators pointed to $800,000 as attainable. Mrs. Krizanc requested the following: 1. That based on a fundraisiog commitment of $800,000 by the Courtice Community, the reality of a Courtice Community Centre will be assured and will be a project for the 1994/95 operational year; 2. That Council set aside seed money in the amount of $50,000 which can be drawn on to establish a campaign office and assist in its early operation; 3. That an artist's rendering of the complex and a statement of services to be offered in the complex, be available for use in the campaign; 4. That the complex include a library, swimming pool, health centre and meeting rooms; and 5. That a commitment to the community centre be made prior to spring of 1994. Resolution #c-120-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItems 1 - 1, 1 - 3, 1 - 6, 1 - 8 and 1 - 12. "CARRIED!! 1 - 2 Correspondence received from The Honourable C.J. (Bud) Wildman, Minister of the Environment - Pitch-In Week '94; 1.4 Correspondence received from D.J. Beach, Director, Ministry of Environment and Energy - Director's Instructions to Drain and Decontaminate Bulk Container HOP 1017; 1-5 Correspondence received from Dick Malowney, Director of Education & Secretary, The Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education - Notification of Name Change; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1 - 1 Laidlaw Waste Systems E07.LA 1-3 O.P.A - Bela and llona Panta D09.0P A93.008 - 3- February 28, 1994 1 - 7 Correspondence received from Mabel Dougherty, President, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - One Time Contribution; 1 - 9 Correspondence received from Ronald J. Folk, Comptroller, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority - 1993 Financial Statements; 1 - 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on February 15, 1994; and 1 - 11 Minutes of a meeting of the Newcastle Community Hall Board held on January 17, 1994; and Resolution #C-121-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor F AnnA h THAT the correspondence dated February 2, 1994, David R. Crump, Regional Director, Ministry of Environment and Energy, regarding a proposal by Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Ltd. to "mine" a portion of their landfill site in CIarington, be received for information. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-122-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-121-94 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and that a copy of the correspondence be forwarded to the Committee of Clarke Constituents." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-121-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-123-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated February 7, 1994, from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding an application submitted on behalf of Bela and llona Panta, to amend the Durham Official Plan to permit a Monastery, Religious Retreat and Animal Sanctuary, be received for information. "CARRIED" . ei . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-6 1993 Annual Report - Region's Waste Management Branch E07.GE. 1-8 Bell Canada Reclassify Telephone Exchange of Oshawa A12.BE. 1 - 12 - 4- February 28, 1994 Resolution #C-124-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated February 11, 1994, from C. Smitton, Committee Secretary, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the 1993 Annual Report from the Region's Waste Management Branch, be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to Correspondence Item 1 - 8 and vacated the Chair. Mayor Hamre indicated that a member of her family is employed by Bell Canada. Acting Mayor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. Resolution #C-125-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated February 1, 1994, from D.G. Struthers, Regional Manager, Bell Canada, advising that Bell Canada has filed with the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission to reclassify the telephone exchange of Oshawa and that approval of the application has been granted, be received for information. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre resumed the Chair. Resolution #c-126-94 Clarke & Bowmanville Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah Museum Boards Marketing Partnership THAT the News Release dated February 11, 1994, advising that the Clarke M06.GE. Museum and Archives and the Bowmanville Museum have joined together for marketing and promotional purposes in order to deliver a more effective co-ordinated package to both local residents and tourists, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 National Wildlife Week M02.GE. D-4 GO Bus Stop Peter Kowal's Real Estate D18.BO D- 5 Red Cross Month M02.GE. - 5- February 28, 1994 Resolution #C-127-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated January 28, 1994, from Colin Maxwell, Executive Vice-President, Canadian Wildlife Federation, requesting the proclamation of National Wildlife Week, be received; THAT the week of April 10 - 16, 1994 be proclaimed "National Wildlife Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with the Municipality's Policy; and THAT Colin Maxwell be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-128-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 11, 1994, from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and Manager of the Bowmanville Business Centre, pertaining to the GO Bus Stop located in front of Peter Kowal's Real Estate, 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 Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-129-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1994, from Edith Alger, President, The Canadian Red Cross Society, requesting the proclamation of Red Cross Month, be received; THAT the month of March be proclaimed "Red Cross Month" in the Municipality of CIarington and advertised in accordance with the Municipality's Policy; THAT permission be granted to the Canadian Red Cross Society to fly their flag in the Town Square during Red Cross Month; and THAT Edith AJger be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIEDII . ei . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -8 Installation of Guard Rail Highway 351115 T05.GE. D-9 Rose of Durham Application for Nevada Licence P09.RO. D-1O Lung Association Application for Nevada Licence P09.LU. - 6- February 28, 1994 Resolution #C-130-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor DresIinski THAT the correspondence dated January 31, 1994, from The Honourable Gilles Pouliot, Minister of Transportation, to the Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education, pertaining to the installation of a guide rail on the north side of the off ramp from Highway 35/115 southbound to Mill Street, 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 Atlmini.tration Committee; and THAT The Honourable Gilles Pouliot and the Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" Resolution #C-131-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at 1.KE. Gas & Variety, Liberty Street and Taunton Road, Bowmanville, submitted by Rose of Durham, be received; THAT the request of Rose of Durham be approved subject to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and THAT Nick Barber be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-132-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at the Enniskillen General Store, 7851 Old Scugog Road, Enniskillen, submitted by The Lung Association - Durham Region, be received; THAT the request of The Lung Association - Durham Region be approved subject to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and THAT John Hollett be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-ll Avicare Bird Rehabilitation Centre Application for Nevada Licence P09.AV. D-2 ROMA Insurance Program L06.GE. D-3 Bowmanville BIA Promotion of the Historic Nature of the Downtown Area D18.BO_ -7. February 28, 1994 Resolution #C-133-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at Terribrae Pet Food & Supplies, 73 King Street West, Bowmanville, submitted by Avicare Bird Rehabilitation Centre, be received; THAT the request of the Avicare Bird Rehabilitation Centre be approved subject to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and THAT Hilary Pittel be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-134-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 7, 1994, from J. Paul Dorman, Senior Account Manager, OME Insurance Brokers Limited, requesting the opportunity to quote on the insurance of the Municipality of Clarington, be received and f1led as the Regional Municipality of Durham is in the process of investigating pooling arrangements with area municipalities and a report is forthcoming on this matter; and THAT J. Paul Dorman be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-135-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated February 11, 1994, from Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and Manager of the Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting a meeting to discuss the feasibility of developing another joint venture with the municipality to promote the historic nature of the downtown, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development and the Economic Development Officer to arrange for a meeting with the Bowmanville Business Centre and to report back to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT Garth Gilpin be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 6 Resolution reo Bill 77 C1O.AD. D-7 Durham Regional Labour Council - Tendering Process F18.QU. MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A Report February 21, 1994 Item #8 - 8- February 28, 1994 Resolution #c-136-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the correspondence dated February 10, 1994, from Roland Armitage, Mayor, Township of West Carleton, requesting endorsement of a resolution pertaining to parts of Bill 77, one of which is the Government of Ontario's intention to remove Mayors from Ottawa-Carleton Regional Government, be received for informatiolL llCARRlED" Resolution #C-137-94 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated February 14, 1994, from Wayne R. Shred, Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Regional Labour Council, requesting a meeting with the Members of Council to discuss tendering processes, be received; and THAT Mr. Shred be advised that Council is willing to hear a delegation voicing his concerns at any reguIar meeting provided he contacts the Clerk and makes appropriate arrangements. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-138-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor II RnnR h THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 21, 1994, be approved with the exception ofItems #8 and #13. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #8 of Report # 1 and refrained from discussion and voting. Councillor Novak indicated that she is employed by London Life who acts on behalf of the applicant. . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 9- February 28, 1994 Item #8 Resolution #C-139-94 Certificate of Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah Waste Approval - Detox Environmental THAT Report PD-20-94 be received; Item #13 Replacement of Blue Boxes With Igloos THAT the Ministry of Environment and Energy be advised that the Municipality withdraw its request for a hearing under the Environmental Protection Act as it pertains to the Revised Application by Detox Environmental Ltd., which removes the waste processing component from the original application subject to the applicant meeting all requirements of the Ministry including the provision for containment of spills and gas release; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-20-94 and all delegations be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIED" Resolution #C-140-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT staff prepare a resolution for endorsement on the replacement of blue boxes with igloos municipality wide and the associated costs. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTIONS) Resolution #C-141-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-140-94 be amended by deleting the words "resolution for endorsement" and repJacing them with the word "report". "MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent' Councillor Dreslinski Councillor O'Toole Mayor Hamre Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor Scott The foregoing Resolution #c-140-94 was then put to a vote and LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: . . . Council Minutes - 10- February 28, 1994 REPORTS Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor O'Toole Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Resolution #c-l42-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT staff prepare a report looking at alternatives to the Blue Box Program and the associated costa. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Report #2 Resolution #c-143-94 Clarington Fire Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah Department Headquarters Tender THAT Report CS-06-94 be received; F18.QU. THAT Oke Woodsmith Contracting Inc. be awarded the contract to construct the Clarington Fire Department Headquarters at a bid price of $99.95 per square foot to an upset limit of $1,189,900; and THAT the By-law attached to Report CS-06-94, authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to execute an agreement with Oke Woodsmith for the design and construction of the Clarington Fire Department Headquarters, Ontario, be executed. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS - 11- February 28, 1994 Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Hannah Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Councillor O'Toole UNFINISHED BUSINESS Snow Removal From Sidewalks Resolution #C-144-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Lloyd Stephenson be acknowledged; THAT the issue of snow removal from sidewalks in the municipality be referred to the Clerk's Department in conjunction with the Public Works Department for preparation of a report to address various avenues of resolving the issue; and THAT Lloyd Stephenson be advised of Council's decisiolL "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-145-94 Moved by Councillor FfRnnRh, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Muriel Krizanc and Brad Greentree be acknowledged; and THAT subject to a written commitment and resolution with the Courtice Area Community Association and the Courtice Community Centre Fundraising Committee to raise $800,000 in a specified time frame toward a community centre, seed money in the amount of $50,000 be advanced to the Courtice Community Centre Fundraising Committee from the Courtice Complex Reserve Fund. (SEE FOLLOWING MOTION) Resolution #C-146-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-145-94 be referred to the 1994 budget discussions; and THAT Muriel Krizanc and Brad Greentree be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes -12- February 28, 1994 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Community Action Awards BY-LAWS Resolution #c-147-94 Moved by Councillor DresIinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT, in accordance with the request for nominations for the 1994 Community Action Awards received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship, the following nominations be endorsed: 1. Jean Taylor, Solina Community Hall Board; 2. Vi Ashton, Solina Community Hall Board; and 3. June Clarke, Residents Recreation Activity Program. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-148-94 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: 94-27 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-142, a by-law to prescribe a Fee Schedule for the processing of various applications made in respect of Planning and Development Applications; 94-28 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; 94-29 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement with H. Kassinger Construction Limited the owner of Plan of Subdivision 18T-89094 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of Plan 18T -89094; 94-30 being a by-law to provide for the issuance of licences to manage and conduct Bingo Lotteries, Break Open Ticket (Nevada) Lotteries, Lottery Schemes at Bazaars and Raffie Lotteries; 94-31 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Dinnerex); and 94-32 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Oke Woodsmith Building System Inc., Hensall, Ontario, for the Design and Construction of the Clarington Fire Department Headquarters. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update CommitteelBoards Update - 13- February 28, 1994 Resolution #c-149-94 Moved by Councillor If RnnR h. seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 94-27 to 94-32 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" There were no reports made under this section of the agenda as the Regional Committees are dealing with their 1994 budget. There were no reports made under this section of the agenda. Resolution #c-150-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-151-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the meeting be "In Camera." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-152-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved. IlCARRIED" Resolution #C-153-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-33, being a by-law to approve a Settlement of Action between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dineen Construction Limited and that the said by-law be now read a fIrst and second time. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT ,. - 14- February 28, 1994 Resolution #C-154-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and finaI reading of By-law 94-33 be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting, vacated the Chair and refrained from voting on the Confll'ming By-law. Acting Mayor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the Confll'ming By-law. Resolution #C-155-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-34, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, at this meeting held on the 28th day of February 1994, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-156-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 94-34 be approved. llCARRIED" Mayor Hamre resumed the Chair. Resolution #C-157-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:16 p.m.