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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/1995 . . . MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Council Minutes September 25, 1995 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, September 25, 1995, 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 C. Elliott Councillor L. Hannah Councillor M. Novak Councillor P. Pingle Councillor D. Scott Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, W. H. Stockwell Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton Solicitor, D. Hefferon Economic Development Officer, T. Letts Treasurer,~. ~arano Director of Public Works, S. Vokes Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu Clerk, P. Barrie DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST There were no declarations of interest made for this meeting. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Resolution #C-642-95 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 11, 1995, be approved. IlCARRIEDlI Mayor Hamre advised Members of Council that the Newtonville Public School Fundraising Committee has forwarded a plaque to Council in appreciation of the grant which was approved for playground equipment to be installed at the school grounds. . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2- September 25, 1995 Dave Carter, Program Advisor, The Workers' Compensation Board - Municipal Health and Safety Program, advised Council that the program was put together to reduce the number of work place accidents. Originally, the program ran for a three-year experimental period from 1986 to 1989, however, the passage of Bill 208 extended the program. Mr. Carter indicated that in 1990, the Municipality of Clarington had 15 injuries. This number has been reduced to one, in 1995. He stated that municipalities have taken a leadership role in reducing the number of work place injuries. A letter is forthcoming commending the municipality on a job well done in this area. Wayne Witzke, 150 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, LIC 3K3, was called but was not present. Andrew Gryg and Wes Bateman, Deighton Fundraising Committee, 15 Peachtree Crescent, Bowmanville, LIC 4K8, announced the first ever Rubber Duck Derby Fundraising event. The annual Rubber Duck Derby is to be held in Bowrnanville Creek running from Highway #2 through to below the Goodyear pond. The race will be conducted about the third Saturday of June in each year (in 1996, this will be around June 15). The derby will be host to 5,000 rubber ducks numbered from 1 to 5000 consecutively, tickets will be numbered accordingly and distributed throughout the community for sponsorship for the fee of $5.00 per duck. Upon completion of the race, the duck who crosses the finish line first will win its sponsor the tentative $5,000 prize. A portion of the funds will go back into the operation of the Scout Group and a larger portion will be put back into the community. The Fundraising Committee has selected the equipment fundraising drive of the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital for the 1996 funds. Mr. Gryg requested that a Member of Councilor a Member of Staff act as an official for the race and that Council sponsor a duck in the race. He presented a rubber duck to Mayor Hamre which he requested the Members of Council autograph and this will act as a mascot on that day. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 119, was present to answer questions with respect to the proclamation of Women's History Month (Correspondence Item D - 4) and to invite Members of Council to the evening which is planned for Wednesday, October 25, 1995. Resolution #C-643-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Pingle THAT the communications to be received for information be approved. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -1 1st Annual Fire Safety Day M02.GE - 3- September 25, 1995 I - 1 Correspondence received from Kenneth S. Cousineau, Executive Director, Association of Municipalities of Ontario - Marie P. Knight, Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Clarington - Awarded the CMO Designation; I - 2 Ontario Municipal Board Referral No. 36 - Laidlaw Waste Systems (Durham) Limited re: Major Open Space System and Permanent Agricultural Reserve Designations and Related Policies for Waste Management Sites; 1-3 Correspondence received from the Oshawa YWCA - 1995 Woman of Distinction; I - 4 Correspondence received from Jean Allen, Recording Secretary, Orono Sr. Cees - Letter of Appreciation; I - 5 Municipal Alert received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO Seeks Meeting With Minister Leach to Discuss Municipal Transfers; I - 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on September 5, 1995; I - 7 Press Release received from the Clarington Museums/Clarke Museum & Archives - Activities of the Museum; I - 8 Correspondence received from Dennis H. Wood, Chairperson, Siting Task Force - Meeting of the Siting Task Force and the Community Liaison Group; and I - 9 Correspondence received from F.G. (Gerry) Houston, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority - Implementation Planning: A Perspective on Water Management Objectives and Municipal Land Use Planning. Resolution #C-644-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 6, 1995 from Susan Forsyth, Sutton Group - Dynamic Realty Inc. regarding Fire Safety Day, Pumpkin Giveaway, Halloween Candy Giveaway be received; and THAT the Community Services Department contact Susan Forsyth to make appropriate arrangements. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D- 2 Proclamation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month M02.GE D-3 Proclamation of Take Our Kids to Work Day M02.GE D-4 Proclamation of Womens' History Month M02.GE - 4- September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-645-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 1995 from RJ. Kyle, Medical Officer of Health, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting proclamation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, be received; THAT the month of October be proclaimed "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and THAT RJ. Kyle be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-646-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated August 28, 1995 from Gordon Cressy, President, The Learning Partnership regarding the Take Our Kids to Work program be received; THAT the Municipality of Clarington participate in the Take Our Kids to Work program; THAT November 8, 1995 be proclaimed 'Take Our Kids to Work" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and THAT Gordon Cressy be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-647-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 15, 1995 from Evylin Stroud on behalf of FOCUS requesting the proclamation of Women's History Month be received; THAT the month of October be proclaimed "Women's History Month" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and THAT Evylin Stroud be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 0-6 Removal of Trees Aspen Springs E04.GE D-7 St. Stephen's C.P.T.A. Nevada Lottery P09.ST D - 8 Letter of Appreciation - Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education T08.GE - 5- September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-648-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 15, 1995 from Arnold Mostert regarding removal of trees in the Aspen Springs Development be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for response. nCARRIEDII Resolution #C-649-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the application to manage and conduct a Nevada Ticket Lottery at McGregor IDA Drugs, submitted by St. Stephen's Elementary School c.P.T.A. be received; THAT the request of the St. Stephen's Elementary School c.P.T.A. be approved subject to their compliance with the terms and conditions imposed by the Municipality of Clarington and the Province; and THAT Donna Lucas-Astley, Vice-President, C.P.T.A. be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-650-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 11, 1995 from RT. Malowney, Director of Education and Secretary, The Northumberland-Clarington Board of Education regarding the placement of a temporary crossing guard on Beaver Street and requesting a guard at the corner of Mearns Avenue and Soper Creek Drive be received; THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Director of Public Works for consideration; and THAT RT. Malowney be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 9 Proclamation of World Teachers' Day M02.GE D-1O Watershed Study Draft Official Plan D25.TO D - 12 Viewing Window Squash Court Fitness Centre R05.GE - 6 - September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-651-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 18, 1995 from Lanny Cooper, President, District 49, O.S.S.T.F. requesting proclamation of World Teachers' Day be received; THAT October 5, 1995 be proclaimed "World Teachers' Day" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with Municipal Policy; and THAT Lanny Cooper be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-652-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 14, 1995 from Jim Richards, Executive Director, Friends of Second Marsh regarding Report PD-88-95 and the Farewell and Black Creek Watershed Study be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration during the final review of the Clarington Official Plan. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-653-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 11, 1995 from Michael van der Ven regarding the squash courts at the Fitness Centre 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 Michael van der Ven be advised of Council's decision. IICARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 14 Storm Drain Marking Program M02.GE D - 15 Maintenance of Squash Courts Fitness Centre A20.GE D -16 Hazard Zone Bowrnanville Waterfront Draft O.P.A. D25.TO - 7 - September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-654-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated August 1, 1995 from Maureen Doyle, Public Relations Advisor, Girl Guides of Canada, Millpond District regarding the storm drain marking program be received; THAT permission be granted for this project and the Director of Public Works be requested to assist by supplying maps, safety vests and safety cones for the project; and THAT Maureen Doyle be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-655-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 18, 1995 from Michael van der Yen regarding the squash courts at the Fitness Centre 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 Michael van der Ven be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-656-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 14, 1995 from Stephen Leach, 127 Cedar Crest Beach Road regarding the Draft Official Plan be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration during the final review of the Clarington Official Plan. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-17 Newcastle III Limited Partnership Draft Official Plan D25.TO D-13 Development Charge By-law Semi-Annual Review/Adjustment F21.DE Municipality's - 8- September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-657-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 13, 1995 from Stephen Diamond, McCarthy Tetrault regarding the Draft Official Plan be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration during the final review of the Clarington Official Plan. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-658-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 7, 1995 from Stephen Kassinger, President, Oshawa-Durham Home Builder's Association regarding the development charge by-law semi-annual review/adjustment be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and Development for consideration in conjunction with this matter; and THAT Stephen Kassinger be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-659-95 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-658-95 be amended by adding the following to the second paragraph: "and preparation of a report to be submitted to the General Purpose and Administration Committee!1 and by deleting the word "decision" in the third paragraph and replacing it with the word II action.!1 "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-658-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D - 18 Newcastle Arena Management Board Ice Resurfacer VOO.GE D-5 Commemoration of Port Royal on the New $2 Coin M04.GE D-11 Durham Regional Police Assoc. GTA Alignment ClO.AD - 9- September 25, 1995 Resolution #C-660-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the correspondence dated September 20, 1995 from the Newcastle Arena Board of Management regarding arena equipment be received; THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for review and preparation of a report the General Purpose and Administration Committee; and THAT the Newcastle Arena Board of Management be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-661-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-660-95 be amended by adding the word "FORTHWffH" at the end of the second paragraph. "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-660-95 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-662-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated August 30, 1995, from Peter G. Terauds, Warden, Municipality of Annapolis County, regarding the proposed Commemoration of Port Royal on the New $2 Coin, be received for information. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-663-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the correspondence dated September 8, 1995, from Brian Curtis, President, Durham Regional Police Association, requesting Council's endorsement of a resolution regarding the Durham Regional Police Service, be received; . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION COMMITTEE REPORTS Report # 1 G.P.A. Report September 18, 1995 REPORTS Report #2 Clarington Place Limited Purchase of Lands L07.CL Report #3 150 Port Darlington Road Bowrnanville L03.CL - 10- September 25, 1995 THAT the suggested resolution be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington; and THAT the Solicitor General and the Golden Commission, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-664-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 18, 1995, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-665-95 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report ADMIN-27-95 be received; THAT the letter dated September 18, 1995, and attached to Report ADMIN-27-95, from Mr. Dennis Hefferon with respect to the Offer to Purchase and Sale by Clarington Place Limited be received, and the closing date of September 30, 1995, be extended for ninety (90) days with the terms and conditions remaining the same; and THAT Mr. Dennis Hefferon, Shibley Righton, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-666-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report ADMlN-28-95 be received for information. "CARRIED" . . . Council Minutes - 11 - September 25, 1995 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Older Adult Centre Renovations AI9.GE BY-LAWS Resolution #C-667-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT Report CS-31-95 be lifted from the table. IICARRIEDt! Resolution #C-668-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT Report CS-31-95 be further tabled to allow for review in conjunction with the proposal call. !'CARRIED" By-laws 95-134 and 95-135 were received as handouts. Resolution #C-669-95 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. 95-129 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Daniell/Corbo); 95-130 being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58 as amended, being a by-law to regulate traffic on highways, municipal and private property in the Municipality of Clarington; 95-131 being a by-law to amend By-law 95-60, being a by-law to appoint members to the Board of Management for the Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area; 95-132 being a by-law to amend By-law 95-10, being a by-law to appoint members to the Local Architectural Advisory Committee for the Municipality of Clarington; 95-133 being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle (Harrison Fuels); 95-134 being a by-law to amend By-law 88-93, as amended, being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement with Schickedanz Bros. Limited and the former Town of Newcastle; and . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS Regional Update CommitteelBoards Update GTA and Regional Chairs Consolidated Report OTHER BUSINESS - 12- September 25, 1995 95-135 being a by-law to authorize the execution of an Indemnity Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington under which Schickedanz Brothers agrees to indemnify the Municipality of Clarington in respect of the collection and/or payment to Schickedanz Brothers Limited of contributions received from benefiting developers. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-670-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 95-129 to 95-135 inclusive, be approved. llCARRIED" This matter was not heard at this time. This matter was not heard at this time. Mayor Hamre advised Council that the Durham Regional Council considered this issue on Friday, September 22, 1995. She reviewed, for Council's information, the GTA Mayor and Regional Chair Consolidated Report entitled "Leading by Example." Resolution #C-671-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Elliott THAT the Council of the Municipality of Clarington endorse the Durham Regional Council's amended position on the GTA Mayor and Regional Chairs Consolidated Report entitled "Leading by Example"; and THAT Dr. Anne Golden, Chair, GTA Task Force, the GTA Mayors, Premier Michael Harris, Mayor Peter Robertson, Chair Sub-Committee of GTA Mayors and Regional Chairs, and John O'Toole, MPP, be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" . . . Council Minutes - 13- September 25, 1995 Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor Elliott Councillor Hannah Councillor Novak Councillor Pingle Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-672-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 95-136, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 25th day of September 1995, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-673-95 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski THAT the third and final reading of By-law 95-136 be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-674-95 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m. "CARRIED" ~/)7X~d~ MAYOR