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Home My WebLink About11/08/1993 . . . Council Minutes PRAYERS ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: MINUTES PRESENTATION MUNICIPAlJTY OF CLARlNGTON November 8,1993 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on Monday, November 8, 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 Acting Chief Ailm;niRtrative OffICer, M. Marano Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Fire Chief, M. Creighton (Until 8:29 p.m.) Director of Public Works, W. Evans (Until 8:29 p.m.) Solicitor, D. Hefferon (Attended from 7:11 p.m. to 8:29 p.m.) Director of Planning and Development, F. Wu (Until 8:29 p.m.) Town Clerk, P. Barrie Councillors Scott and Dreslinski greeted the 1st N ewtonville Pathfmders who were in attendance at this meeting. Resolution #c-753-93 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 25, 1993, be approved. "CARRIED' Mr. Dennis Wood, Chair, Siting Task Force, together with Dr. Vera Lafferty, Dr. Don Gorber and Dr. Duncan Moffett, made a presentation pertaining to the Co-operative Siting Process which the Siting Task Force is undertaking. Mr. Wood indicated that the Task Force is refocusing its process with the desire to ensure that its mandate and objectives are met. The process has been streamlined to meet a deadline of April 1995. Dr. Vera Lafferty advised Council of the accomplishments to date and the future of the Siting Task Force Program. Questions were asked of the Members of the Siting Task Force from Council. . . . Council Minutes PRESENTATION DELEGATIONS COMMUNICATIONS - 2- November 8,1993 Resolution #C-754-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the presentation of Dennis Wood and Dr. Vera Lafferty be received with appreciation. "CARRIED" Ms. Evylin Stroud, 89 Little Avenue, Bowmanville, LIC 1J9, was present to answer questions of Council with respect to the correspondence listed as Item D - 2 in the agenda Mr. AI McKay, 1787 Concession Road 10, R.R. #2, Blackstock, LOB lBO, confll'tlled the comments he made at the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting held on November 1, 1993 and advised Council that he concurs with the recommendations contained in Report PD-152-93. Resolution #C-755-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the communications to be received for information be approved with the exception ofItem 1 - 4. "CARRIED" 1 - 1 Minutes of a meeting of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority held on October 19, 1993; 1 - 2 Correspondence received from Merv K Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner, Regional Municipality of Durham - 1993 Assessment Roll Return Information; I - 3 Correspondence received from Merv K Bowen, Regional Assessment Commissioner, Regional Municipality of Durham - Bill 7 - Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act, 1993 (Waste Management Systems); I - 5 Minutes of a meeting of the Clarke Museum & Archives held on September 8, 1993. . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS 1-4 Transit Integration Task Force T03. D-l Canada Music Week M02.GE - 3- November 8, 1993 Resolution #c-756-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the correspondence dated October 22,1993, from George Dadamo, Chair, Transit Integration Task Force, regarding Stakeholder Consultation for the Transit Integration Task Force, be received for information. 'CARRIED AS AMENDED LATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-757-93 Moved by Councillor O'Toole, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the foregoing Resolution #c-756-93 be amended by adding the following thereto: "and copied to the Bowmanville, Newcastle and Orono Business Improvement Areas." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-756-93 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #C-758-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated October 22, 1993 from Anne Link, Canada Music Week Chairperson, Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, requesting proclamation of Canada Music Week, be received; THAT the week of November 23 to 28, 1993 be proclaimed "Canada Music Week" in the Municipality of Clarington and advertised in accordance with the municipality's policy; and THAT Anne Link be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" . . . ., Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D-2 Ceremony to be Held at the Visual Arts Centre M02.GE D-3 Truck Inspection Station Study TOO.GE D - 5 Extension of Grant Deadline Fl1. -4- November 8,1993 Resolution #C-759-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated October 29, 1993 from Evylin Stroud, FOCUS requesting permission to hold a ceremony at the memorial plaque on the grounds of the Visual Arts Centre on Monday, December 6, 1993 to commemorate the women who died in the Montreal massacre and all other female victims of violence, be received; THAT permission be granted to FOCUS for the holding of the ceremony; and THAT the delegation of Evylin Stroud pertaining to this matter be received and she be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-760-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated October 26, 1993 from Steve SchibuoJa, Project Manager, IBl Group forwarding a Notice of Study Commencement, Highway 401 Westbound Truck Inspection Station and requesting comments, be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of PIRnning and Development for preparation of a direct response. "CARRIED" Correspondence Item D - 5 was distributed to Council as a handout. Resolution #C-761-93 Moved Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated November 3, 1993, from Gabrielle Worsley, Newcastle Community Hall Board, requesting an extension of the November 12 grant application deadline, be received; THAT, because of circumstances beyond the Board's control, an extension be granted to January 1994; and THAT Gabrielle Worsley be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIEDtl . . . Council Minutes COMMUNICATIONS D -4 Waiver of Fees - Bowmanville Recreation Complex MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 G.P.A. Report November 1,1993 - 5 - November 8,1993 Resolution #C-762-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated October 29, 1993 from Rick James, President, United Way of Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle requesting that Council waive the rental fee at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex for The Oshawa Generals to hold the annual United Way breakfast, be received; and THAT the correspondence be referred to the Director of Community Services for reply, advising the applicant of the municipality's policy with respect to the rental of the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. 'MOTION LOST" Resolution #C-763-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT the correspondence dated October 29, 1993, from Rick James, President, United Way ofOshawa, Whitby, Newcastle, requesting that Council waive the rental fee at the Bowmanville Recreation Complex for the Oshawa Generals to hold the Annual United Way Breakfast, be received; THAT Council approve a one-time grant to the United Way of Oshawa, Whitby, Newcastle to cover the rental fee for the Bowmanville Recreation Complex; THAT the funds required be drawn from the Unclassitied Contingency Account #7007-X-298; and THAT Mr. Rick James be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-764-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 1, 1993, be approved with the exception ofItem #5. "CARRIED' . . . Council Minutes REPORTS Item #5 O.P.A. and Rezoning Oshawa Viking Rugby Club D09.0P A.93.D/006 DI4.DEV.93.034 - 6- November 8,1993 Resolution #C-765-93 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor O'Toole THAT Report PD-150-93 be tabled to the Council Meeting scheduled to be held on November 22, 1993 to allow for a delegation to be heard on this matter. "CARRIED!! UNFINISHED BUSINESS Topsoil Removal Resolution #C-766-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PD-151-93 be lifted from the table. IlCARRIED" Resolution #C-767-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT Report PD-151-93 be received; and THAT due to numerous exemptions within the Topsoil Preservation Act and the difficulty of enforcing a Topsoil Removal By-law, a Topsoil Removal By-law not be passed. 'CARRIED" Resolution #C-768-93 Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by Councillor Dreslinski WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Clarington is concerned with several recent incidents of topsoil removal; WHEREAS topsoil is recognized as a non-renewable resource and the removal of such is impacting on our desire to protect agricultural land; WHEREAS the Topsoil Preservation Act is deemed inadequate to allow the municipality to pass a by-law to regulate topsoil removal due to the many exemptions provided for in the Act; and WHEREAS Recommendation #71 of the New Planning for Ontario Final Report (Sewell Report) recommends amendments to the Planning Act for other applicable legislation to deal with the issue of site alterations; . . . Council Minutes - 7- November 8,1993 UNFINISHED BUSINESS NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAlJTY OF CLARINGTON RESOLVES: THAT the Minister of Municipal Affairs be requested to take immediate action to implement Recommendation #71 of the Final Report on New Planning for Ontario; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Gord Mills, M.P.P. and the Planning Committee of the Regional Municipality of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-769-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Novak AS PER COUNCIL RESOLUTION #C-738-93 CARRIED ON OCTOBER 25, 1993, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT Mr. Clarke Wallace of the firm of van Straubenzee Consulting Corporation be requested to conduct an executive search on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington for the purpose of filling the position of Chief Administrative Officer as early as possible in 1994; 2. THAT Mr. Clarke Wallace be requested to set up an appointment through the Mayor's office to meet with Members of Council to determine a critical path relating to the executive search process for the position of Chief Administrative Officer; and 3. THAT all participants be advised of Council's decision and thanked for their interest and the submission of their prospectus. "CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Recorded Vote Yea Nav Absent Councillor Dreslinski Councillor fI' RnnR h Councillor Hooper Councillor Novak Councillor O'Toole Councillor Scott Mayor Hamre . . . Council Minutes - 8- November 8, 1993 UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS Resolution #C-770-93 Moved by Councillor N oval<, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the matter of the position of Economic Development Officer be referred to the end of the meeting to be considered during an "In Camera" session. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-771-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS the Ministry of Transportation for the Province of Ontario has declined to budget funds for grass cutting along Ontario highways; and WHEREAS this reduction in service has resulted in unsightly and deteriorated conditions specifically within urban areas transversed by highways under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario: NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPAlJTY OF CLARINGTON requests the Ministry of Transportation of the Province of Ontario, to reconsider the present policy and resume funding in the 1994 budget to at least address the problems the policy has created within the urban areas of Ontario municipalities; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham and all area municipalities located in the Regional Municipality of Durham be requested to endorse this resolution; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Transportation, the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to all Provincial Members of Parliament within the Regional Municipality of Durham. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-772-93 Moved by Councillor If RnnR h, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce the following by-laws, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: 93-174 being a by-law to designate a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -1734 as not subject to Part Lot Control; 93-175 being a by-law to appoint Marie Home as Municipal Law Enforcement OffICer; and . . . Council Minutes BY-LAWS - 9- November 8,1993 93-176 being a by-law to stop-up and close and to authorize the sale of part of the unopened unnamed lane to Neale and Shirley McLean, described as Part 3 of Reference Plan 40R-I4584, in the Municipality of Clarington. ltCARRIED" Resolution #C-773-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fmal reading of By-laws 93-174 to 93-176 inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-774-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor fI' RnnR h THAT Council move into Committee of the Whole. "CARRIEDII Resolution #C-775-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hannah THAT the meeting be "In Camera" "CARRIED" Resolution #C-776-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the actions taken "In Camera" be approved "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 . . . Council Minutes OTHER BUSINESS CONFIRMING BY-LAW ADJOURNMENT -10 - November 8,1993 Resolution #C-777-93 Moved by Councillor Hannah, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 93-177, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 8th day of November 1993, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #c-778-93 Moved by Councillor fI' RnnR h, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and fInal reading of By-law 93-177 be approved. 'CARRIED" Resolution #c-779-93 Moved by Councillor Dreslinski, seconded by Councillor Scott THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:35 p.m. "CARRIED" ,4 (!;dif/ A c),~ ./):$1~4A~ / MAYOR