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ROLL CALL
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MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
December 12, 1994
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Monday, December 12, 1994, at 1:40 p.m.,
in the Council Chambers
Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer.
Mayor D. Hamre
Councillor A. Dreslinski
Councillor L. Hannah
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor J. O'Toole
Councillor P. Pingle
Councillor D. Scott
Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Public Works, W. Evans
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu
Clerk, P. Barrie
Resolution #C-750-94
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 18, 1994
and the minutes of the Inaugural meeting of Council held on December 5, 1994,
be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mrs. Deborah Clarke appeared on behalf of Bob Hahn, Valiant Property
Management, 177 Nonquon Road, 20th Floor, Oshawa, L1G 3S2, and indicated
support for the passage of By-law 94-200, being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63,
the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle.
Mr. Lloyd Stephenson, 106 King Street East, Newcastle, LIB IH5, addressed the
General Purpose and Administration Committee earlier in the day.
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COMMUNICATIONS
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-751-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception of Items I-I, I - 2 and I - 5.
I - 3
I-4
I - 6
I-7
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I - 9
"CARRIED"
Correspondence received from Robert Potvin, Supervisor, Public Mfairs,
Atomic Energy Control Board - Radiation Monitor;
Correspondence received from Ed Philip, Minister, Ministry of Municipal
Mfairs - Letter of Congratulations to Members of Council;
Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory
Committee held on November 15, 1994;
Correspondence received from LB. Scott, CP Rail System - Purchase of
CN's Railway Operations East of Winnipeg and Chicago;
Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on
November 1, 1994; and
Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on November 22, 1994.
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Resolution #C-752-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Oak Ridges
Moraine Area
Strategy
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THAT the correspondence dated November 22, 1994, from Howard Hampton,
Minister, Ministry of Natural Resources, regarding the Draft Oak Ridges Moraine
Area Strategy, be received for information.
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Resolution #C-753-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
Ontario-Quebec
Municipal Student
Exchange Program
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THAT the correspondence dated November 22, 1994, from Ed Philip, Minister,
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, regarding the 1995 Ontario-Quebec Municipal
Student Eschange Program, be received for information.
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"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
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COMMUNICATIONS
I - 5
AMO Resolution
On CIPSI
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-754-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-753-94 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and referred to the Chief Administrative Officer for consideration and
consultation with Durham College."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-753-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-755-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, regarding a resolution on the Canadian Industry Packaging Stewardship
Initiative (CIPSI) proposal, be received for information.
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-756-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-755-94 be amended by adding the following
thereto:
"and that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorse the
resolution of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario's Board of
Directors regarding this matter."
"CARRIED"
The foregoing Resolution #C-755-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Report WD-63-94 included in the General Purpose and Administration
Committee Agenda for December 12, 1994, was referred to this item of the
Council Agenda.
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COMMUNICATIONS
CIPSI
D -3
Optimist Club
Requesting Funds
Fl1.CH
D-4
Courtice
Baseball Assoc.
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-757-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT Report WD-63-94 be received;
THAT the Minister of Environment and Energy be advised that the Municipality
of Clarington endorses the resolution adopted by the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario as detailed on Attachment No.1 to Report WD-63-94;
THAT a copy of Report WD-63-94 be forwarded to the Minister of Environment
and Energy and the President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
Mr. A. Gretzinger; and
THAT Mr. Gretzinger be advised of Council's decision.
"MOTION LOST"
Resolution #C-758-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated November 22, 1994 from Phil Martin, Fireworks
Supervisor, Optimist Club of Newcastle Village requesting a donation of $5,000
towards the purchase of high-hazard display fireworks for the anticipated Canada
Day fireworks display to be held on July 1, 1995, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the 1995 municipal grant process; and
THAT Phil Martin and Gordon Cole be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-759-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated October 3, 1994 from Marian Corcoran,
Diamond Scheduler, Courtice Park Baseball and Softball Association regarding
various issues related to baseball diamonds in the Courtice area, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for
review and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee; and
THAT Marian Corcoran be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
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YWCA Request
For Nevada Licence
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Alternate Route
From the Pines
and Clarke High
Schools
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CIPSI Proposal
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-760-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the application to Manage and Conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at the
Flying Dutchman Hotel, 143 Duke Street, Bowmanville submitted by the
Clarington Branch of the Young Women's Christian Association (Y.W.c.A.), be
received;
THAT the request of the Clarington Branch of the Y.W.c.A. be approved subject
to compliance with the Terms and Conditions imposed by the Municipality and
the Province; and
THAT Judy Spring and Heather Abramczuk be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-761-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated November 18, 1994 from R.T. Malowney,
Director of Education and Secretary, The Northumberland-Clarington Board of
Education requesting that the municipality and the Ministry of Transportation
investigate the feasibility of an alternate route from The Pines Senor Public
School and Clarke High School via either a road access allowance or walkway
allowance to the 3rd or 4th Concessions, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review
and preparation of a report to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee; and
THAT R.T. Malowney be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-762-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated November 16, 1994, from Jan H. Westcott,
Esecutive Director, Brewers of Ontario, regarding the CIPSI Proposal for Ontario
Blue Box Funding, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 2
Re-Licensing of
Pickering N.G.S.
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D - 5
Loitering By-law
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D-6
Conservation
Authority/Municipal
Liaison
A01.KA
D-7
Request for
Financial Support
for Pitch-In Week
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D - 8
National
Infrastructure Program
Anniversary
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-763-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated November 23, 1994, from Helen MacDonald,
requesting Council to reconsider the recent presentation to Council by the Atomic
Energy Control Board and the Durham Nuclear Awareness, and to support the
request for a full public review of the relicensing of the Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-764-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated November 24, 1994, from Murray Small,
regarding the passage of the Loitering By-law, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-765-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated December 5, 1994, from Ian D. Macnab,
General Manager/Secretary-Treasurer, Kawartha Region Conservation Authority,
regarding Conservation Authority/Municipal Liaison, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-766-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence dated November 22, 1994, from Allard van Veen,
President, Pitch-In Canada, requesting a financial contribution from the
Municipality for Pitch-In Week which is being held May 1 - 7, 1995, be received
for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-767-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Pingle
THAT the correspondence dated November 9, 1994, from D. Laurence
Mawhinney, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, regarding the
National Infrastructure Program Anniversary, be received for information.
"CARRIEDlI
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Protection of
Teens From
Exploitation in
Adult
Entertainment
Facilities
P01.GE
D - 12
Traffic on
Nash Road
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MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-768-94
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence received from Ed Philip, Minister, Ministry of
Municipal Mfairs, regarding the Government's action plan to protect teenagers
from exploitation in adult entertainment facilities, be received;
THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington support and endorse this
action plan in principle; and
THAT Ed Philip be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Correspondence Item D - 12 was distributed to Council as a handout.
Resolution #C-769-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated November 20,1994, from Andrew Wright,
regarding the volume and speed of traffic that travels on Nash Road, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Public Works for review
in conjunction with the report being prepared regarding the traffic on Nash Road;
and
THAT Andrew Wright De advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-770-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah
WHEREAS this Council is deeply concerned about the events of October 31,
1994, that resulted in violence and destruction of property;
AND WHEREAS it views these events as an 'early warning' that are symptomatic
of growing social problems among some of our youth;
AND WHEREAS it intends to determine the causes of these problems, assist the
community to solve them, and decrease the likelihood of future occurrences.
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Notice of Motion Cont'd
REPORTS
Report #1
G.P.A. Report of
December 12, 1994
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December 12, 1994
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT a Special Task Force on Youth
be formed to advise Council on these matters, consisting of qualified volunteers
from all 3 wards of the municipality, including a member of the youth population,
and report to Council within 6 months and make its recommendations; and
THAT this 'ad hoc' task force consult and liaise with the Durham Regional Police
Force, the Clarington Youth Committee, the Boards of Education, the
Community Services Department, the D.B.I.A.'s, the Ministerial Association, and
relevant social agencies. To assist in the formation of this task force, the
municipality will advertise in the local newspapers for volunteers, determine its
membership, provide a meeting space, and a nominal budget (to be determined
by staff).
"CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION)
Resolution #C-771-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-770-94 be amended in the last paragraph by
adding the words "contact the area schools and" after the words "the municipality
will."
The foregoing Resolution #C-770-94 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS
AMENDED.
Resolution #C-772-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the actions taken at the General Purpose and Administration Committee
meeting held on December 12, 1994, be approved with the exception of Report
TR-100-94, the actions taken "In Camera" related to a property matter and the
appointments to Boards and Committees, and the delegation of Pam Hodgson.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre made a declaration of interest with respect to Report TR-l00-94;
left the 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 Dreslinski assumed the Chair for this portion of the meeting.
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REPORTS
Report TR-100-94
Pay Equity
Legislation (Bill 79)
L11.GE
In Camera
Property Matter
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-773-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report TR-loo-94 be received;
THAT the process outlined in Report TR-100-94 to comply with the Employment
Equity legislation, Bill 79, be endorsed;
THAT a copy of Report TR-100-94 be provided to the Executive Director of the
Clarington Library, Ms. B. Baker, with an invitation to participate in the
Municipality's Employment Equity Process;
THAT the President of C.U.P.E. Local #74, Mr. Steve Harding and the President
of the Fire Fighters' Association Local #3139, Mr. Ron Klosinski, be provided a
copy of Report TR-100-94 and requested to provide the Chief Administrative
Officer with the names of the representatives who will form part of the co-
ordinating committee;
THAT the Bowmanville and Clarke Museum employees be provided a copy of
Report TR-100-94 and that their staff be included in the Municipal Employment
Equity Plan;
THAT the co-ordinating committee(s) required to implement Employment Equity
be established as soon as possible;
THAT each Department Head be authorized to post a copy of Report TR-100-94
in locations to make the information in Report TR-100-94 available or accessible
to all employees;
THAT information sessions to inform all employees about Employment Equity be
set up by the co-ordinating committee(s) and conducted as soon as possible in
1995;
THAT consultants for Employment Equity be utilized on an "as required" basis to
a maximum of $15,000, to assist staff in establishing the Employment Equity
process and developing the Employment Equity Plan;
THAT all new employees be provided a copy of the Employment Equity survey
and informed of the principles of Employment Equity and the purpose of the
survey; and
THAT staff report back to Council with the proposed Employment Equity Plan,
the Certificate, and the Report for endorsement prior to the posting of the Plan.
"CARRIED"
Councillor Pingle made a declaration of interest with respect to the confidential
property matter; vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
the subject matter. Councillor Pingle indicated that she resides in the subject
area.
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REPORTS
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December 12, 1994
Resolution #C-774-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the actions taken at the "In Camera" session of the General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting held on December 12, 1994, pertaining to a
property matter be approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-775-94
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIED'!
Resolution #C-776-94
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting be uIn Camera.'l
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-777-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved.
ItCARRIEDlI
Councillor Dreslinski made a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation
of Pam Hodgson; left her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the
subject matter. Councillor Dreslinski indicated that she resides in the subject
area.
Resolution #C-778-94
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Pam Hodgson pertaining to damage done to her fence
by a falling tree, be acknowledged and referred to the Director of Community
Services and the Treasurer to address the issue of the safety of the trees on the
adjacent property and consideration of reimbursement of Mrs. Hodgson's $200
insurance deductible; and
THAT Mrs. Pam Hodgson be advised of Council's decision.
nCARRIED"
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December 12, 1994
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-779-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Deborah Clarke be acknowledged and she be advised of
Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-780-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said
by-laws be now read a first and second time:
94-196
. 94-200
94-201
94-202
94-203
94-204
being a by-law to appoint the Members of the Clarington Public Library
Board;
being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
for the former Town of Newcastle (Valiant Properties);
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1796 as not being subject to Part Lot Control;
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1799 as not being subject to Part Lot Control;
being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan
40M-1798 as not being subject to Part Lot Control; and
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.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-781-94
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 94-196 and 94-200 to 94-204,
inclusive, be approved.
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OTHER BUSINESS
There were no items of business considered under this section of the agenda.
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December 12, 1994
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hamre, Councillor Dreslinski and Councillor Pingle made declarations of
interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the
Confirming By-law.
Councillor Hannah chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution #C-782-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 94-205, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held
on the 12th day of December 1994, and that the said by-law be now read a first
and second time.
IICARRIEDlI
Resolution #C-783-94
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 94-205 be approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Hamre resumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-784-94
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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