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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/1995 . . . MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes June 26, 1995 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 26, 1995, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers PRAYERS Councillor Hannah led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Acting Mayor P. Pingle Councillor A. Dreslinski Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor D. Scott Absent: Mayor D. Hamre (On Municipal Business) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Solicitor, D. Hefferon Treasurer, ~. ~arano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Deputy Clerk, M. Knight DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST Councillor Hannah stated that he would be making a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of Bill Clark, CAW Legal Services Plan, and Item #5 of Report #1 pertaining to Report PD-61-95. Councillor Hannah is employed by General Motors and eligible for the CAW Legal Services Plan. Councillor Novak stated that she would be making a declaration of interest with respect to the delegation of Bill Clark, CAW Legal Services Plan, and Item #5 of Report #1 pertaining to Report PD-61-95. Councillor Novak's husband is employed by General Motors and eligible for the CAW Legal Services Plan. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Resolution #C-472-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 12, 1995, be approved. "CARRIED" .1>! . . . Council Minutes MINUTES DELEGATIONS - 2- June 26, 1995 Resolution #C-473-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on June 19, 1995, be approved. "CARRIED" Inspector J. Adams, Durham Regional Police Service, apprised Members of Council on the statistics pertaining to break and enters, assaults and mischief. He advised that the Bowmanville Police Services Detachment now has 42 uniformed sworn officers and that, to date, 4300 calls have been responded to by the Department. He noted that there are not as many offences pertaining to mischief by youth offenders as last year. He advised that three police officers, along with M.T.O. and O.P.P. staff, carried a three-day truck blitz and that out of 285 trucks pulled over, 164 trucks taken off the road. Linda Gasser, P.O. Box 399, Orono, LOB IMO, circulated a copy of her presentation and pertinent data and requested clarification on the following: issue of dog tags time the dogs were picked up by the Animal Control Officers and arrival at shelter condition of wounded dog, Reeta status of dead dog, Samson alleged livestock damage cash/receipt, clear accurate public documents. Mike Rate, Co-Chair, Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth, circulated a document entitled Terms of Reference - The Committee to Assist Youth. He advised that Ron Collis, Co-Chair, was also present at the meeting. He gave a brief history of events since Council's resolution of December 12, 1994, that the Committee be formed. The objective of the Committee is to report back to Council in six months and advise on the following: whether problems in Clarington do exist among youth whether problems will likely escalate if the status quo is maintained whether it would be helpful to initiate a new plan of action to assist youth in Clarington if the Committee deems it necessary, what plan of action will help reduce problems among youth in the Municipality of Clarington. . Council Minutes DELEGATIONS - 3- June 26, 1995 He requested a grant in the amount of $80/month and advised of the time frame and activities which will take place from July to February 5, 1996 at which time the Committee to Assist Youth will present a report to Council. Greg Fznajdruk and Ted Kirkpatrick advised prior to the meeting that they would not be in attendance. Bill Clark, CAW Legal Services Plan, Oshawa Centre, Executive Tower, Suite 603, Oshawa, LlJ 2K5, was called but was not present. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-474-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. I-I . I-2 I - 3 I-4 I - 5 I - 6 "CARRIED" Correspondence received from Robert A. Shymko, Operations Technician, Regional Municipality of Durham - Watermain Leak Detection Survey Q-278-95; News Release received from the Siting Task Force - LLRW Referendum Set for September 21; News Release received from the Siting Task Force - Port Hope Compensation Discussions Continue; News Release received from the Siting Task Force - Municipal Officials to Investigate Community Impacts and Benefits of Operating Facilities; Correspondence received from Nancy Armstrong, Durham Animal Adoption - Petition reo Animal Control Services; Correspondence received from Valerie Cranmer, Director, Strategic Planning Branch, Regional Municipality of Durham - Commissioner's Report No. 95-P-59 - Oak Ridges Moraine Strategy for the Greater Toronto Area; I - 7 News Release received from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency - Funding for Public Participation in the Review of the Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Concept; I - 8 . Correspondence received from Philip Byer, Chair, Ministry of Environment and Energy - MOEE/GO Transit Draft Noise and Vibration Protocol; . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS - 4- June 26, 1995 I - 9 Correspondence received from Doug McKay, Chair, Durham Region Economic Development Advisory Committee - Durham Region Community Economic Development Strategy Consultation: Ideas & Actions; I - 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee held on May 16, 1995; I - 11 Correspondence received from David Crombie, Commissioner, Waterfront Regeneration Trust - Waterfront Trail; I - 12 Correspondence received from the Clarington Museums/Clarke Museum & Archives - Call for Submissions for Museum Journal Curos...Fall Issue -Women's History Month...October 1995...Leaders, Scholars, Mentors: The History of Women and Education; I - 13 I - 14 . I - 15 I - 16 I - 17 I - 18 I - 19 D -I News Release received from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities - Housing Partnership Extended; Correspondence received from Ed Aru, President, Oshawa District Council - Press Conference; Correspondence received from Ian W.M. Angus, Reeve, Township of Hope - Contaminated Soils at the Port Granby and Welcome Low Level Radioactive Waste Sites; Correspondence received from Trudie Reid, Box 527, Orono, LOB IMO - Service from Town Staff; Correspondence received from F.G. (Gerry) Houston, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Watershed Education Program; Correspondence received from Ross Fitchett, Public Mfairs, Pickering Nuclear Division, Ontario Hydro - Dry Storage Facility; and Minutes of a meeting of the Bowmanville Museum held on May 10, 1995. Resolution #C-475-95 Animal Control PI4.AN Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated May 29, 1995 from Trudie Reid regarding the actions of staff with regard to the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act, be received; and . . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 Orono Annual Parade M02.GE D - 5 Squash Court Fees R05.GE - 5- June 26, 1995 THAT Trudie Reid be advised that Council, at their meeting held on May 8, 1995 passed the following resolution: "THAT the Chief Administrative Officer conduct a review of the adequacies of procedures which are followed when animals are shot and the training of the animal control officers in handling such situations in future.!1 and that the required training will take place following the review of the Community Services Department. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-476-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 1, 1995 from Evelyn Rozario, Durham Central Agricultural Society requesting permission to hold the annual parade on September 9, 1995, in conjunction with the Orono Fair, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event provided the applicants apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT Evelyn Rozario be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-477-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated May 16, 1994 from J.e. Forward requesting that fees for squash courts be decreased for the 1995-96 BHS Squash Program, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for review and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT J.e. Forward be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 6 Employee Computer Purchase Plan A03.GE D-7 Proclamation of Big Brother Month M02.GE D-8 Complaint - Aspen Springs Development M04.GE - 6- June 26, 1995 Resolution #C-478-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 16, 1995 from Ron Collis, Bonita Cunningham and Steve Scatterty, Co-Chairs, Clarington Business Group regarding the Employee Purchase Plan - Microcomputer Equipment, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Treasurer for review in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Ron Collis, Bonita Cunningham and Steve Scatterty be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDH Resolution #C-479-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 14, 1995 from Nancy Scott, Executive Director, Big Brothers of Clarington requesting proclamation of Big Brother Month, be received; THAT the month of September 1995 be proclaimed "Big Brother Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with municipal policy; THAT permission be granted to the Big Brothers of Clarington to fly their flag in the Town Square during Big Brother month; and THAT Nancy Scott be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-480-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 6, 1995 from J.e. Stone regarding concerns regarding his residence in the Aspen Springs development, 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 J.e. Stone be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-lO Run-a-Thon for Cancer Research M02.GE D-11 Animal Control PI4.AN D - 3 Project 80 L13.GE D-4 Resolution reo Sick Leave Gratuities ClO.AD - 7 - June 26, 1995 Resolution #C-481-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 20, 1995 from William Todd, Bowmanville High School requesting permission for a run-a-thon in aid of cancer research on September 18, 1995, be received; THAT permission be granted for this event provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Public Works Department; and THAT William Todd be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-482-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the correspondence dated June 5, 1995 from Trudie Reid regarding the privatization of animal control, be received; and THAT Trudie Reid be advised of Council's decision in this matter and forwarded a copy of Report CS-21-95. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-483-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 2, 1995, from W. Donald Cousens, Mayor, Town of Markham, pertaining to Project 80, be received for information; and THAT W. Donald Cousens be advised of Council's decision. nCARRIEDll Resolution #C-484-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 7, 1995, from Frances Aird, Clerk Administrator, Township of Hope, pertaining to Sick Leave Gratuities and Payouts for Local School Boards, be received for information; and THAT Frances Aird be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Communities in Bloom Ontario 1995 Program M02.GE D - 12 Mosport Park Pll.MO MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION - 8- June 26, 1995 Resolution #C-485-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated May 25, 1995, from B.S. "Ted" Blowes, Honorary Member OSUM, Vice-Chairman, National Conununities in Bloom Committee, to determine the municipality's interest in entering the uCommunities in Bloom Ontariol! competition, be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Tourism Officer; and THAT E.S. "Ted" Blowes be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-486-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated June 20, 1995, from H. Hudes, President, Mosport Park Limited, requesting the Municipality to waive the deposit in the amount of $30,000, be received; THAT the required deposit in the amount of $30,000 not be waived; and THAT Harvey Hudes be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDlI Resolution #C-487-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated June 20, 1995, from Harvey Hudes, President, Mosport Park Limited, requesting relief from the provision that the permit for the special event be issued 30 days prior to July 14, 1995, be received; THAT the request for relief from the provisions be granted; and THAT Harvey Hudes be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 9- June 26, 1995 . COMMITTEE REPORTS . . Report #1 G.P.A. Report June 19, 1995 Item #5 Rezoning - Dave Kellett DI4.DEV.95.013 Report #2 Co-Operative Tenders FI8.QU Resolution #C-488-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the General Purpose and Administration Conunittee Report of June 19, 1995, be approved with the exception of Item #5. "CARRIED" Councillor Hannah made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1 (Report PD-61-95), vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hannah indicated that he is employed by General Motors and is eligible for the CAW Legal Services Plan. Councillor Novak made a declaration of interest with respect to Item #5 of Report #1 (Report PD-61-95), vacated her chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Novak indicated that her husband is employed by General Motors and is eligible for the CAW Legal Services Plan. Resolution #C-489-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report PD-61-95 be received; THAT the application to amend the former Town of Newcastle Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63, submitted by William Clark, on behalf of Dave Kellett to permit the severance of one lot for residential purposes, be denied; and THAT the interested parties listed in Report PD-61-95 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-490-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report TR-48-95 be received; THAT the contract award to Canadian Protective Products Inc., Pickering, Ontario, for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for flaked calcium chloride (Section I) of the Co-operative Tender WR2-95 be cancelled; THAT 513125 Ontario Ltd., Da-Lee Dust Control, Stoney Creek, Ontario, with a total bid price of $6,600.00 (plus applicable taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for flaked calcium chloride (in 40 kg. bags) (Section I) being the second lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender WR2-95, be awarded the portion of the contract to supply and deliver on an "as required" basis, approximately 16,000 kg. of flaked calcium chloride, as required by the Municipality of CIarington Public Works Department; Council Minutes . REPORTS . . Report #3 Tender CL95-49 Hampton Public Works Renovations FI8.QU UNFINISHED BUSINESS - 10- June 26, 1995 THAT the contract award to Canadian Protective Products Inc., Pickering, Ontario, for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements for High Performance Cold Mix (Section II) of the Co-operative Tender T4-95, be cancelled; THAT Innovative Building Products, Ajax, Ontario, with a total bid price of $61,950.00 (plus applicable Taxes), for the Municipality of Clarington's requirements, being the second lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Region of Durham Co-operative Tender T4- 95, be awarded Section II of the contract to supply High Performance Cold Mix on an lias required" basis, to the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the funds expended be provided from the approved 1995 budget allocation for Public Works Road Maintenance. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-491-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report TR-49-95 be received; THAT Hollinger Construction Ltd., Pickering, with a total bid price of $128,400.00 + G.S.T., be awarded the contract for the Hampton Public Works Depot, Renovations; and THAT the total estimated funds required in an approximate amount of $174,064.00 ($128,400.00 contract + $20,000.00 consulting + $6,000.00 computer wiring +$800.00 moving of telephones + $8,000.00 electrical + G.S.T.) be drawn from the Community Services Capital Budget Account #7029-00000-0501. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-492-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the delegation of Inspector J. Adams be received and he be thanked for his informative presentation. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-493-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Linda Gasser be requested to provide in writing, a definitive list of outstanding questions for the Chief Administrative Officer's response; and THAT Linda Gasser be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Council Minutes - 11 - June 26, 1995 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-494-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the delegation of Mike Rate be acknowledged with appreciation; THAT the Terms of Reference for the Ad Hoc Committee to Assist Youth, be approved and the Committee be given a $500 grant to be drawn from Account #7007-X-298; and THAT Mike Rate and Members of the Committee be advised of Council's decision. BY-LAWS nCARRIEDlI Resolution #C-495-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Coucillor 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: . 95-87 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a letter of agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and CERTA Emergency Services; 95-88 95-89 95-90 95-91 95-92 95-93 95-94 . 95-95 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, being the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the former Corporation of the Town of Newcastle; being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dagmar Construction Inc., for the Reconstruction of Lambs Road Bridge; being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Lease Agreement with Municipal Leasing Inc., Markham, Ontario; and Council Minutes . BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update . CommitteelBoards Update CONFIRMING BY-LAW . - 12- June 26, 1995 95-96 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement with 821010 Ontario Limited, the owner of Plan of Subdivision 18T-89038 and the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington in respect of Plan 18T-89038. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-496-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 95-87 to 95-86 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Hannah advised that there has been significant changes made by the Region of Durham pertaining to the Blue Box Recycling Program and residents will see a considerable increase in the types of materials to be deposited in the blue box in the fall of this year. Councillor Dreslinski advised that the Canada Celebrations will be held on Canada Day at the Orono Park from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. She thanked all parties who are helping to organize this event for their participation. Councillor Hannah advised that negotiations are presently taking place for the hiring of a new Chief Administrative Officer for c.L.O.c.A. Councillor Novak noted that the Museums will also be holding Canada Day Celebrations and that the Museum's promotion brochures are now available for distribution. Councillor Scott advised that the Newtonville United Church will be hosting a barbecue on Canada Day at 5:00 p.m. and invited everyone to attend. Councillor Pingle congratulated Councillor Scott on his successful completion of the ten km run. Councillors Hannah and Novak made declarations earlier in the meeting and refrained from discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law. Resolution #C-497-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-97, 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 June 1995, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIEDlI Council Minutes - 13- June 26, 1995 . CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-498-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-97 be approved. "CARRIED II ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-499-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m. "CARRIEDU ,tfd~/)q~/ A NG MAYOR . ~'L . .~=RK .