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Council Minutes
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
Present Were:
Also Present:
MINUTES
DELEGATIONS
MUNICIPAlJTY OF CLARINGTON
October 12, 1993
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council
held on Tuesday, October 12, 1993, 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
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana (Until 9:32 p.m.)
Fire Chief, M. Creighton
Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 9:32 p.m.)
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Treasurer, M. Marano
Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 9:32 p.m.)
Town Clerk, P. Barrie
Resolution #c-674-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 27, 1993
and the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on October 4, 1993, be
approved.
"CARRIEDII
Mr. Ronald K Webb, Davis, Webb & Schulze, Brampton Executive Centre,
8 Nelson Street, Suite 600, Brampton, L6X 4J2, was called but was not
present.
Messrs. Steve and Chris Green, Jones Avenue, Newtonville, LOA lJO, were
present but advised that they did not wish to address Council.
Mr. Scott Mullan, 4478 Hill Street, Newtonville, LOA lJO, advised Council
that he and some of his friends have been dirt biking approximately eight years
in a vacant field on Jones Avenue, Newtonville, and, until recently, have not
received any complaints. He does not understand the problem as they only
bike during daylight hours and the majority of the neighbours do not have any
objection to this.
Mr. Derek Arnold, 4433 Hill Street, Newtonville, LOA IJO, advised Council
that he did not wish to speak at this time.
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DELEGATIONS
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October 12, 1993
Mr. Jason O'Donnell, 21 Jones Avenue, Newtonville, LOA lJO, reiterated the
comments made by Scott Mullan and indicated that a petition had been
circulated to neighbours in the area which everyone, including the
complainants, signed stating that they do not have a problem with the dirt
bikes. He requested that Council amend the Noise By-law to allow for dirt
bikes to operate at certain times of the day.
Mrs. Karen O'Donnell, 21 Jones Avenue, Newtonville, LOA lJO, concurred with the
comments made by Jason O'Donnell and requested that Council amend the by-law to
allow for individuals to operate their dirt bikes during certain hours of the day.
Resolution #C-675-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #C-676-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the meeting be "In Camera" to hear the delegation of Mrs. Bonita
Cunningham at this time.
"CARRIED"
The delegation of Mrs. Bonita Cunningham was heard during the "In Camera"
session.
Mrs. Diana Williamson, President, Courtice Artistic Projects, 89 Devondale
Street, Courtice, advised Council that the non-profit organization, consisting of
approximately 100 volunteers, has now completed its Christmas AIbum Project
entitled "Oranges and Tea" and that the project is ready for distribution in the
Greater Toronto Area She presented a copy of the C.D. to Mayor Hamre and
introduced Mrs. Adele Simmons, composer of the song, "Quiet Time" which she
performed for Council.
Resolution #c-677-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Diana Williamson and Adele Simmons be thanked for their presentation
and wished continued success in all future endeavours_
'CARRIED'
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COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-67S-93
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October 12, 1993
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the
exception ofItems 1 - 2, 1 - 9 and 1 - 11.
llCARRIED"
1 - 1 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority held on September 21, 1993;
1 - 3 Correspondence received from RJ. Watson, Inspector, Officer in
Charge, Bowmanville Detachment, Royal CRnRrliRn Mounted Police -
Opening of Detachment;
1-4
1-5
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1-7
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Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Management Orono Town Hall
held on September 21, 1993;
Minutes of meetings of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority
held on July 15, August 19 and September 9, 1993;
Correspondence received from Barry Smith, Traffic Analyst, Ministry
of Transportation - Municipality of Clarington Signage - Highway 401
Median Barrier Endorsement;
Correspondence received from Ed Philip, Minister, Ministry of
Municipal Affairs - Responses - Shaping Growth GTA;
Correspondence received from J.R Scanlan, Lines and Forestry
Operations, Ministry of Environment and Energy - Director's
Instructions to Drain and Decontaminate PCB Transformers;
1 - 10 News Release received from the Ministry of Health - Grier Releases
Blueprint for Long-Term Care Multi-Service Agencies;
1 - 12 Correspondence received from C.W. Lundy, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham - Amendment #41 to the Newcastle Official
Plan and Amendment #259 to the Durham Regional Official Plan; and
1 - 13 Correspondence received from Robert A. Flemington, President and
CEO, OMMRl Corporations in Support of Recycling - Blue Box
Recycling.
1-2
Resolution #C-679-93
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Waste Reduction
Program
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Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated July 8, 1993, from Elaine F. Collis, lCl Waste
Reduction Program, Durham Region, thanking the Municipality of Clarington
for past participation in Durham Region's Office Paper Recycling Program, be
received for information.
'CARRIED'
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COMMUNICATIONS
1-9
Rogers Cable
Pumpkin Patrol
M02.GE
1 - 11
GTA Population
Household &
Employment Forecast
D03. DR
D-2
Petition re:
Smoking By-law
S08.SM
D - 3
Darlington Creek
Watershed
D03.DA
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #c-660-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 1, 1993, from Paul C. Coleman,
Division Manager, Rogers Cable T.V. Limited, regarding the "Pumpkin Patrol"
for October 31, 1993, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-681-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the correspondence dated October 4, 1993, from C.W. Lundy, Regional
Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding GTA Population, Household
and Employment Forecast, be received for information.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-682-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the petition received requesting Council to adopt the new model by-law
regulating smoking in public places which the Regional Municipality of Durham
has recently developed, be received; and
THAT lead petitioner, AI Canfield, be forwarded a copy of By-law 93-146
respecting smoking in public places which was adopted by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington on September 27, 1993.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-683-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated September 20, 1993 from Howard Hampton,
Minister of Natural Resources regarding the request to change the regulatory
flood standard for the Darlington Creek watershed, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Planning and
Development for preparation of a local communication plan in consultation with
the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority; and
THAT the Minister of Natural Resources, Minister of Municipal Affairs and the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D - 5
Block Parent
Flag
M02.GE
D -7
Confidential
Land Matter
D -1
Request for
Financial Support
Kids for Kids
M02.GE
D-4
Serial Killer
Board Game
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #C-684-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated September 20, 1993 from Muriel Moynes,
Central Committee Member, Town of Newcastle Block Parents requesting
permission to fly the Block Parent flag at the Town Square during Block
Parent Week, October 25 to 30, 1993, be received;
THAT permiasion be granted for this request; and
THAT Muriel Moynes be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-685-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during an "In Camera' session of Council.
"CARRIEDII
Resolution #C-686-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT the correspondence received from "Kids For Kids' requesting a donation
from the Municipality of Clarington in the form of a camp site for the period
Sunday, August 14 to Friday, September 2, 1994, be received;
THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services
to liaise with Darlington Provincial Park and the Ganarasks and to take
appropriate action if deemed advisable; and
THAT Michele Hudson, President, 'Kids For Kids" be advised of Council's
decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-687-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated September 22, 1993, from Wayne R. Shred,
Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Regional Labour Council, forwarding a copy of a
petition sent to the Labour Council opposing the importing of the American
board game "Serial Killer Board Game" be received and f1!ed.
"MOTION LOST"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D- 6
GTA Exhibit
At APAA Trade
Show
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #c-688-93
Moved by Couocillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the correspondence dated September 22,1993, from Wayoe R. Shred,
Secretary-Treasurer, Durham Region Labour Council, forwarding a copy of a
petition opposing the importing of the American board game 'Serial Killer
Board Game" be received;
THAT the petition be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of
Clarington; and
THAT Wayne Shred be advised of Council's decision.
llCARRIEDII
Resolution #C-689-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated September 30, 1993, from Hazel McCallion,
Mayor, City of Mississauga, requesting fmancial support for G. T.A. Exhibits at
the Automotive Parts and Aftermath Association Trade Show being held in Las
Vegas, November 2 - 5,1993, be received for information.
'CARRIED"
D - 8 Resolution #c-690-93
Petition re: Dirt Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
Bikes in N ewtonville
D-9
Dirt Bikes
In N ewtonville
THAT the petition received from residents of Newtonville stating that
individuals do not object to the noise created by dirt bikes or other recreational
vehicles, be received for information.
'CARRIED"
Resolution #C-691-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the correspondence dated October 1, 1993, from Joanne Green, advising
that she does not object to the operation of dirt bikes in Newtonville, be
received for information.
'CARRIED"
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COMMUNICATIONS
D -10
Mosport Park
Municipal Clearance
re: Liquor Licence
MOTION
MOTICE OF MOTION
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #C-692-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT the correspondence dated August 31,1993, from Bernard J. Kamin,
requesting the municipality to complete and return to the Liquor Licensing
Board of Ontario, a request for Municipal Clearance be received;
THAT the Clerk be authorized to sign the appropriate documentation and
forward it to the Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario; and
THAT Bernard Kamin be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-693-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
WHEREAS it is important that a co-ordinsted, proper, continuous and efficient
Rrlm;ni>'ltration of the municipality in accordance with Council's policies and
directions, be provided;
AND WHEREAS Council determined by resolution on July 12, 1993, to defer
the filling of the Chief Arlmin;.trative Officer's position on an interim basis for
reasons stated;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT effective October 13, 1993, in addition to her responsibilities as
Treasurer of the municipality, Marie A. Marano be appointed Acting
Chief Administrative Officer of the municipality; and
2. THAT there be no salary acljustment until January 1994, in accordance
with budget discussions.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE'
Recorded Vote
Yea
N!!Y
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor O'Toole
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
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October 12 1993
REPORTS
Report #1
Resolution #c-694-93
G.PA Report
October 4, 1993
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
October 4, 1993, be approved with the exception Item #4.
'CARRIED"
Item #4 Resolution #C-695-93
O.P A Amendment Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah
#54 - Vanstone Mill
D09.0PA.90.025 THAT Report PD-132-93 be received;
THAT the application to amend the OffICial Plan of the former Town of
Newcastle by Vanstone Mill Inc., be approved as Amendment #54, be adopted
by by-law and forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs;
THAT the application for rezoning be approved and a subsequent by-law
amendment be passed with an "H" holding symbol which will be removed at
such time as the applicant/owner satisfies all requirements for the Central
Lake Ontario Conservation Authority, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry
of the Environment and the Municipality of Clarington, including the execution
of a site plan agreement;
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ontario Municipal Board and the
Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report
PD-132-93 and Council's decision; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PD-132-93 and any delegation be
advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Dreslinski
Councillor JI RnnR h
Councillor Novak
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Hooper
Councillor O'Toole
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REPORTS
Report #2
By-law Regulating
The Keeping of
Certain Animals
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #c-696-93
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report CD-20-93 be received;
THAT the proposed by-law to regulate the keeping of certain animals within
the municipality and to repeal By-law 91-52 be forwarded to Council for
approval; and
THAT all interested parties be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-697-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott
THAT Council recess for 15 minutes.
"CARRIED"
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-698-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegations of Scott Mullan, Jason O'Donnell and Karen O'Donnell,
be acknowledged and they be advised of Council's decision.
ltCARRIED"
Resolution #C-699-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the delegation of Mrs. Bonita CnnninghRm be received and referred to
the Director of Community Services for review and preparation of a report to
be submitted to the General Purpose and AilminiRtration Committee; and
THAT Mrs. Bonita Cunningham be advised of Council's decision.
"CARRIED"
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BY-LAWS
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #C-700-93
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 lU'st and second time:
93-150 being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 54 to the OffJcial Plan of
the former Town of Newcastle (Vanstone Mill);
93-151 being a by-law to adopt Amendment Number 55 to the Official Plan of
the former Town of Newcastle (Willsonia Industries);
93-152 being a by-law to repeal By-law 92-57, a by-law to adopt Amendment
No. 48 to the Official Plan of the former Town of Newcastle;
93-153 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Rutherford Contracting Ltd., Gormley,
Ontario, in respect of Rotary Park - Phase II;
93-154 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Leasing Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Her
Majesty the Queen as represented by the Minister of Government
Services for the Province of Ontario, for the rental of the Holding Cells
and Court Rooms in the premises located at 132 Church Street,
Bowmanville, Ontario;
93-155 being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Leasing Agreement
between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the
Regional Municipality of Durham in respect of a lease for premises
situate at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville (Durham Regional Police);
93-156 being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington and Winvalley Contracting, Whitby, Ontario,
in respect of the Construction of a Salt Shed;
93-157 being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington;
93-158 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation
of the Township of Hope;
93-159 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation
of the Township of Scugog;
93-160 being a by-law to authorize the entering into of an agreement between
the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Corporation
of the Township of Manvers;
93-161 being a by-law prohibiting and regulating the keeping of certain
animals within the municipality and to repeal By-law 91-52; and
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BY-LAWS
OTHER BUSINESS
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October 12, 1993
93-162 being a by-law to amend by-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Carruthers).
IlCARRIED"
Resolution #C-701-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 93-150 to 93-162 inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-702-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS Council has approved the establishment of a Technical Advisory
Committee for the proposed Courtice Community Centre; and
WHEREAS the Committee has investigated the feasibility of a public/private
partnership and found it not to be in the best interest of the Municipality at
this time:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. THAT the Technical Advisory Committee continue to pursue an
appropriate partnership and initiate discussions with the
Northumberland and Clarington Board of Education with regard to the
possibility of shared facilities;
2. THAT staff proceed with the appropriate action as it pertains to
acquiring any possible grants or funding related to the Courtice
Community Centre Project; and
3. THAT the Advisory Committee establish a critical path complete with
proposed terms of reference and fInancing scenarios and report back to
Council
'CARRIED LATER IN THE MEETING"
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
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OTHER BUSINESS
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #c-703-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the foregoing resolution #C-702-93 be amended in Item 1 to include a
member of the Library Board on the Technical Advisory Committee.
"MOTION LOST"
The foregoing Resolution #C-702-93 was then put to a vote and 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
Resolution #C-704-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole
THAT nobody be allowed to attend any further conventions or seminars in
reference to Economic Development unless approved in advance by a majority
of Council.
"CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE"
Recorded Vote
Yea
Nav
Absent
Councillor Hannah
Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
Councillor O'Toole
Councillor Scott
Mayor Hamre
Councillor Dreslinski
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OTHER BUSINESS
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #C-705-93
Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT staff be directed to report on the hydrologic investigation of Graham
Creek by Gartner Lee at the General Purpose and Administration Committee
meeting scheduled to be held on October 18, 1993.
'CARRIED'
Resolution #C-706-93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #c-707 -93
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski
THAT the meeting be "In Camera'
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-708-93
Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the actions taken "In Camera' be approved.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #c-709-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-163, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of this meeting held on October 12, 1993, and that the said
by-law be now read a fIrst and second time.
"CARRIED'
Resolution #C-710-93
Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and fmal reading of By-law 93-163 be approved
"CARRIED"
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ADJOURNMENT
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October 12, 1993
Resolution #c-711-93
Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:45 p.m.
tlCARRIED"