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Home My WebLink About09/26/1994 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PRESENTATION MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON September 26, 1994 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 26, 1994, 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 J. O'Toole Councillor D. Scott Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Director of Public Works, W. Evans Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer,~. ~arano Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie Resolution #C-571-94 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 12, 1994, be approved. "CARRIEDII Mayor Hamre introduced Jim Cameron, Parks and Cemetery Supervisor, who advised that the Apple Blossom Award was created to encourage and recognize the efforts of the citizens to beautify the front gardens of both residential and industrial/commercial lands. Mr. Cameron introduced Dave Hinton, Orono Horticultural Society, to proceed with the awards. . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION - 2- September 26, 1994 Mr. Hinton indicated that a committee had been formed comprised of a representative from each of the horticultural societies and a staff member from the Community Services Department. He introduced Darlene Sullivan, Newcastle Horticultural Society, Sharon Trudeau, Bowmanville Horticultural Society and Nick VanSeggelen, Community Services Department, who were the individuals sitting on the committee. A slide presentation was made highlighting some of the 63 nominations which had been received for the awards. Mr. Hinton expressed his appreciation to the local newspapers and to the Marskell Group for their assistane with the Apple Blossom Awards. Mr. Hinton called on Mayor Hamre to present plaques to the winners in each category as follows: Urban Residential - Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Helen May 62 Orchard Park Drive, Bowmanville Rural Residential - Mr. and Mrs. William and Dorothy Jewell 6560 Middle Road, Bowmanville Industrial! Commercial Mr. Cory Kuipers, Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home 53 Division Street, Bowmanville Mr. Hinton presented a plaque to Mayor Hamre which will be displayed in the Municipal Administrative Centre as a permanent record of the winners of the Apple Blossom Awards. Each Member of Council presented a certificate to each nominee for the Apple Blossom Awards. Following the presentation, Mayor Hamre thanked the committee members and the horticultural societies for their work, not only in this project, but over the past years in beautifying our municipality. Council recessed to partake in a reception held in honour of the Apple Blossom Award participants. The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. Resolution #C-572-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Mayor Hamre forward a letter to the Rotary Club and Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, thanking them for their diligence and hard work in putting together the Rodeo Finals which took place at the Orono Fair Grounds on September 23, 24 and 25, 1994. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 3- September 26, 1994 Robert CowIe, 2682 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, LIE 2R9 reiterated his comments from the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting held on September 19, 1994, wherein he expressed concern that traffic should not be diverted from Glenabbey Road to Prestonvale Road. He requested that no development take place in the south-end of Courtice until this traffic problem can be resolved. Hugh Neill, 2111 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, L1E 2S2, thanked Council for listening to the concerns of the citizens pertaining to traffic problems on Prestonvale Road and requested that the residents be kept informed and involved in the process. Niva Rowan, on behalf of STORM and SAGA, R.R. #1, Newtonville, LOA lJO, thanked Council for the recommendation made at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of September 19, 1994, that aggregate extraction not be permitted within the Ganaraska Forest and in the natural core and corridor areas and requested that the action be ratified. Resolution #C-573-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception of items I-I, I - 3, I - 5, I - 8 and I - 9. nCARRIEDlI I - 2 Correspondence received from Lynn Morrow, Director, Policy Division, The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto - Metropolitan Waterfront Plan; I - 4 Correspondence received from J. J. Favreau, Manager Engineering Maintenance, Quebec and Toronto Divisions, CP Rail System - Reorganization of CP Rail System's Engineering Services; I - 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on September 6, 1994; I - 7 Correspondence received from Paul Pagnuelo, Executive Director, Ontario Taxpayers - Municipal Government and Ratepayer Conference; I - 10 Correspondence received from Elaine Ziemba, Minister of Citizenship with responsibility for Human Rights, Disability Issues, Seniors' Issues and Race Relations; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-1 Preserving Ontario's Architecture R01.GE I - 3 Bowmanville Museum Board Minutes C06.BO 1-5 Kawartha Region Bus Tour M02.GE I - 8 News Release Draft Clean Water Regulations M06.GE - 4 - September 26, 1994 I - 11 Correspondence received from Walter E. Taylor, Township Clerk, Township of Uxbridge - Blue Box Collection Program; and I - 12 Ontario Municipal Board Decision - Amendment No. 54 to the Official Plan of the Municipality of Clarington (Vanstone Mill Lands). Resolution #C-574-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated August 26, 1994, from Anne Swarbrick, Minister, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation, confirming the award of a grant of $13,728 for Designated Property Grant Projects approved by the Municipality of Clarington in 1994, be received for information. tlCARRIED!1 Resolution #C-575-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum Board held on August 10, 1994, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-576-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated September 6, 1994, from Denise Lauzon, Information and Education Co-ordinator, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority, inviting all municipal councillors and staff to attend its "15 Years of Conservation" Bus Tour on Sunday, October 2, 1994, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-577-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated September 9, 1994, from the Ministry of Environment and Energy, regarding Draft Clean Water Regulations Released For Organic and Inorganic Chemical Industries, be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS I - 9 Sidewalk on Ormiston Street Hampton T05.GE D -1 Ontario Home Week M02.GE D-2 Nevada Lottery Newcastle Figure Skating CLub P09.NE - 5 - September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-578-94 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated September 13, 1994, from Ron Cameron, Principal, Hampton Junior Public School, thanking the Municipality of Clarington for the installation of a sidewalk on Ormiston Street, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-579-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September 13, 1994 from Anita Witty, President, Durham Region Real Estate Board, requesting proclamation of Ontario Home Week, be received; THAT the week of September 25 to October 1, 1994 be proclaimed "Ontario Home Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Anita Witty be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-580-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at King Street Bar and Grill, 36 King Street East, Bowmanville, submitted by the Newcastle Figure Skating Club, be received; THAT the request of the Newcastle Figure Skating Club be approved subject to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and THAT Paula Parks and Connie John be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 3 Draft Official Plan Comments Dwayne Tapp D25.TO D-4 Draft Official Plan Comments Stan Racansky D - 5 Draft Official Plan Comments Jones D25.TO - 6- September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-581-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September 19, 1994 from Dwayne Tapp regarding the draft Official Plan - Part Lot 26 Broken Front Concession, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Dwayne Tapp be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-582-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September 13, 1994 from Stan Racansky on behalf of "The Friends of the Farewell" regarding the draft Official Plan - Courtice North Urban Expansion Area, Part Lots 31 and 32, Concession 3, former Township of Darlington, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development to be considered in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Stan Racansky be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-583-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence received from William and Pamela Jones in opposition to the proposed change of Prestonvale Road to a Type "C" Arterial Road, be received; and THAT William and Pamela Jones be advised of Council's decision in this matter and forwarded a copy of Report PD-llO-94. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 Installation of Crosswalk - Orono TOS.GE D-7 Community Care Month M02.GE D - 8 Nevada Lottery Alzheimer Society P09.AL - 7 - September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-S84-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September IS, 1994 from David L. Gray, Principal, Orono Public School requesting the installation of a crosswalk for school children to cross Main Street on their way to and from Orono Public School, 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 David L. Gray be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDlI Resolution #C-S8S-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September 14, 1994 from Janet Rice, Chair, Community Care, rcquesting the proclamation of Community Care month, be received; THAT the month of October 1994 be proclaimed "Community Care" month in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; and THAT Janet Rice be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-S86-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at Shooters and Shots Billiards, 37-39 King Street East, Bowmanville, submitted by the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region, be received; THAT the request of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region be approved subject to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and the Province; and THAT Audrey MacLean and Loretta Tanner be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report September 19, 1994 Item #3 O.P.A. #59 D25.TO Item #4 O.P.A. #59 D25.TO - 8- September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-587-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 19, 1994, be approved with the exception of Items #3, #4, #10, #18, #19 and #20. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-588-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the southern portion of Prestonvale Road remain designated as a local road. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-589-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-588-94 be amended by deleting the words "the southern portion of' and adding the words "from Robert Adams Drive south" after the words "local road. II "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-588-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-590-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-llO-94 be referred back to staff to address all of the concerns raised at the public meeting held on September 19, 1994. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" .. . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #10 Amendment to Development Charge By-law Item #18 Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Program Ll1.GE - 9- September 26, 1994 Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Resolution #C-S91-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-I08-94 be received; THAT Council direct staff to bring forth an amending by-law to the Development Charge By-law 92-lOS, as amended, for the October 11, 1994 Council meeting in compliance with the notice requirements of the Development Charges Act, to amend the current development charge quantum by the amount equal to the corresponding index figure for the six (6) month period prior to November 1, 1994; and THAT a copy of Staff Report PD-108-94 and the decision of Council be forwarded to the Durham Home Builders Association. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-S92-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the recommendations contained in Item #18 of Report #1 pertaining to the CanadaJOntario Infrastructure Works Program, be tabled to allow for a further Ie-write. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #19 Tri-Partite Agreement D.N.G.S. Item #20 Waiver of Rezoning Application Fee - John Wilson - 10- September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-593-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT in maintaining the spirit and direction of the Tri-Partite Agreement (Darlington Generating Station Account "A" Reserve Fund); THAT there shall be no further authorization or requests from the Municipality of Clarington to access the account except for that which it was intended as spelled out in the Tri-Partite Agreement. SEE FOLLOWING MOTION Resolution #C-594-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-593-94 be amended by deleting the word "further" in the second paragraph. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-593-94, as amended, was then put to a vote and the MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE: Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Resolution #C-595-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegation of Mr. John Wilson received at the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on September 19, 1994, be referred to staff for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting scheduled to be held on October 3, 1994; and THAT Mr. John Wilson be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Report #2 Apple Blossom Awards M02.GE Report #3 - 11 - September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-596-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-38-94 be received; and THAT the Mayor's office forward "Letters of Appreciation" to Orono, Newcastle and Bowmanville Horticultural Societies for their contribution to the success of the first annual Apple Blossom Awards Program. "CARRIED" Mayor Hamre advised that the Confidential Verbal Report pertaining to a property matter has been withdrawn from the agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-597-94 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegations of Robert Cowie, Hugh Neill and Niva Rowan be acknowledged and that all individuals be advised of Council's decisions. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-598-94 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: 94-146 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 14 Park Street, Orono, Part Lot 28, Concession 5, former Township of Clarke, now in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, RS.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; 94-147 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 240 Liberty Street, Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington, as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, RS.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; 94-148 being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 34 Wellington Street, Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington as a property of historic or architectural value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, RS.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18; . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Financial Assistance - International Elephant Conference FILCH - 12- September 26, 1994 94-149 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Roman Episcopal Corporation); 94-150 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Bethesda House of Mercy); 94-151 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (George West); 94-152 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Hard-Co Construction Ltd., Whitby, Ontario, for the Reconstruction of Church Street, Bowmanville; 94-153 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, a by-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 94-154 being a by-law to establish a Reserve for the Waterfront Trail; 94-155 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington; and 94-156 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a partnership agreement between The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority and The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-599-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 94-146 to 94-156 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED It Resolution #C-600-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report ADMIN. 14-94 be received; . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS ( a) Regional Update (b) CommitteelBoards Update - 13- September 26, 1994 THAT an amount of $1,000 be provided to the Bowmanville Zoo in support of a reception for attendees of the International Elephant Conference that will be visiting Clarington on September 30, 1994; THAT the funds be made available from the Unclassified Administration Contingency Account #7007-X-0298; and THAT Mr. Michael Hackenberger of the Bowmanville Zoo be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Mayor Hamre advised Members of Council that the Regional Planning Committee has taken the same position with respect to aggregate extraction as the Municipality of Clarington. Councillor Hannah advised that the Ontario Traffic Conference is requesting the Association of Municipalities of Ontario to support a resolution from the Ministry of Transportation regarding Pedestrian Crossovers. Resolution #C-601-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the sum of $6,000 be advanced to the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee for the express purpose of completing the Bowmanville Inventory Publication for sale during the 1994 Christmas season; THAT the Treasurer advance this sum from the Administration Contingency Account #7007-X-298 at such time as a formal request is received; ThAT L.A.c.A.C. repay all amounts advanced in quarterly payments in 1995; THAT the L.A.c.A.C. budget be reviewed during the 1995 budget process to ensure that any budget surplus from 1994 or prior years be used to payoff any existing advances; . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS - 14- September 26, 1994 THAT L.A.C.A.c. be requested, in future budget preparation, to forecast significant expenditures to ensure orderly budgeting and planning to accommodate the completion of important projects; and THAT Diana Grandfield be advised of Council's resolution. "CARRIED" Councillor Scott advised the Members of Council that during the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure, 1,168 people visited the Museum, representing 16% of the Museum's total annual attendance. Resolution #C-602-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT staff be authorized to make application to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for second wave funding, should any become available, for the Canada/Ontario Infrastructure Works Program, to cover the extra costs for the Infrastructure Projects for which tenders have been received. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre Resolution #C-603-94 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT, in response to area residents, the fencing in the area of Peachtree Crescent, be deleted from the subdivision agreement; THAT, if necessary, appropriate signage be posted warning of a possible hazard; and THAT, in future, new residents who may request a fence be advised of Council's decision. SEE FOLLOWING MOTION . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT - 15 - September 26, 1994 Resolution #C-604-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-603-94 be referred to the Council meeting scheduled to be held on October 11, 1994. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-605-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-157, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 26th day of September 1994, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-606-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the third and final reading of By-law 94-157 be approved. lICARRIED" Resolution #C-607-94 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:03 p.m.. "CARRIEDII jMd//~~$lz/ MAYOR