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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/2004i Leading the Way DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2004 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS •CG'Cll ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING Minutes of a meeting of Council held on October 25, 2004 DELEGATIONS a) Pastor Doug Stevens — On Street Parking Permit (Correspondence Item D — 11) b) Gary Hammett — Proposed Fencing for Storybook Homes COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information 1- 1 Murray Paterson — Thank You 1 - 2 Elsii Caetano Faria, Artist, Orono — Thank You 1 - 3 Harold Sellers, Oak Ridges Trail Association — Trail Opening Ceremony 1 - 4 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee 1 - 5 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee 1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board 1 - 7 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905) 623 -3379 Council Agenda - 2 - November 8, 2004 1 - 8 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee 1 - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority I - 11 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee 1 - 12 The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation — Dedicated Gas Tax Funds I - 13 The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar — GO Transit Rail Service I - 14 Linda DelGrande, Acting Library Director, Clarington Public Library Board of Trustees — Financial Statements I - 15 Debra Taylor, Regional Director General, Transport Canada — Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations 1 - 16 Kevin Wilson, Transportation Planning and Design, the Regional Municipality of Durham — "Public Open House" I - 17 Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor, The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge — Thank You Receive for Direction D - 1 John Greenfield, Secretary, Bowmanville and District Navy League — Sea Cadet Tagging D-2 Bill Hasiuk — 6th Annual Farmers' Christmas Parade of Lights D - 3 Adela Pugliese — Four -Way Stop D - 4 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, General Manager /Secretary- Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority — 2005 Preliminary Budget D - 5 Don Head, Acting Commissioner, Correctional Service of Canada — Restorative Justice Week D-6 Pitch -In Ontario— Pitch -In Canada Week Council Agenda - 3 - November 8, 2004 D - 7 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle — Bond Head Ratepayers Association — Maintaining Grass Cutting in Newcastle D - 8 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham — Banning of Pit Bulls D - 9 Lori Theoret, Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Ontario Heritage Foundation —Young Heritage Leaders 2004 Program D -10 Blair and Joanne Smyth — Proposed Street Name Change D - 11 Pastor Douglas Stevens, The Salvation Army — On Street Parking Pass D - 12 Kimberley Kitteringham, Deputy City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Oshawa — Motors of Canada Limited — Project Beacon D -13 Dr. Kathlynn Hoch, Ontario Speed Skating Oval Capital Campaign Committee — Regional Training Facility - Ontario Speed Skating Oval, Lakefield X rey •► NOTICE OF MOTION q. '6G 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 1, 2004 2. Report EGD -51 -04 — Letter of Agreement Between the Province of Ontario, and the Municipality of Clarington Related to Funding Provided by the Province of Ontario to the Municipality under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for Public Transportation Program UNFINISHED BUSINESS BY-LAWS OTHER BUSINESS BY -LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Leading the Way REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 2004 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2004 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) EGD -49 -04 — Monthly Report on Building Activity for September, 2004 (b) CSD -13 -04 — No Smoking at Recreation Facilities Entrances (c) CSD -14 -04 — Clarington's Brian McFarlane Hockey Museum — Project Update (d) CSD -15 -04 — Summer Day Camp Program - 2004 2. FORTHWITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL'S RATIFICATION (a) PSD- 134 -04 — Highway 407 East — Comments on the Revised Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment (b) COD - 055 -04 — Installation of Opticom on Traffic Signals Along Highway #2 in Courtice (c) COD - 056 -04 — Quotation #Q2004 -13 Portable Radios, Spare Batteries and Chargers CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 'T (905) 623 -3379 Report #1 - 2 - November 8, 2004 3 4. (d) COD - 057 -04 — (e) COD - 058 -04 — (f) COD - 059 -04 — CL2004 -6, One (1) 43,000 GVW Single Axle Diesel Dump c/w Plow Equipment CL2004 -25, One (1) 2005, 8600 GVW Four Wheel Drive Sport Utility CL2004 -26, One (1) 2005, 11,400 GVW Four Wheel Drive Crew Cab Pickup APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL APPLICANT: BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. THAT Report PSD- 135 -04 be received; THAT the request for removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 26 to 36; 59 to 62 and 64 to 67 inclusive, on Plan 40M -2213 be approved and that the Part Lot Control By -law attached to Report PSD - 135 -04 be passed pursuant to Section 50 (7.1) of the Planning Act; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 135 -04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. MUNICIPALITY OF PORT HOPE OFFICIAL PLAN THAT Report PSD- 136 -04 be received; THAT Report PSD- 136 -04 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the Municipality of Port Hope Official Plan (working draft, dated September 14, 2004); and THAT a copy of Report PSD- 136 -04 be forwarded to the Municipality of Port Hope. 5. DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT A RANGE OF 424 TO 494 RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN THE CITY OF OSHAWA STUART GLASPELL /BROOKFIELD HOMES (ONTARIO) LTD. THAT Report PSD- 137 -04 be received; THAT the City of Oshawa be advised that the Municipality of Clarington has no objections to the approval of the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (S-0-2004- 03) provided that: Report #1 - 3 - November 8, 2004 a) the City of Oshawa confirm in writing that it will assume and accept all costs of street illumination and /or sidewalk improvements that are deemed necessary on Townline Road North as a result of this development including all future maintenance; and b) the conditions contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD- 137 -04 are incorporated in any Draft Approval. THAT a copy of Report PSD- 137 -04 be forwarded to the City of Oshawa Development Services Department and the Region of Durham Planning Department. 6. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: PORT OF NEWCASTLE HOMES INC. THAT Report PSD- 139 -04 be received; THAT the application submitted by Port of Newcastle Homes Inc. to remove the Holding (H) symbol be approved and that the by -law attached to Report PSD- 139 -04 to remove the Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD- 139 -04 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 7. PORT DARLINGTON WATERFRONT PARK — CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN THAT Report EGD -50 -04 be received; THAT Council approve in principle the Conceptual Master Plan for Port Darlington Waterfront Park near the mouth of Bowmanville Creek; THAT staff proceed to obtain input from the public on the Conceptual Master Plan; and THAT staff include the implementation of Phase 1 of the Port Darlington Waterfront Park for consideration in the 2005 capital budget and forecast. Report #1 - 4 - November 8, 2004 8. DR. ROSS TILLEY — YMCA CHILD CARE — EVACUATION CENTRE THAT Report CSD -16 -04 be received; THAT Dr. Ross Tilley — YMCA Child Care be authorized to utilize the Garnet B. Rickard Complex as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for "Localized Emergencies ", subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD- 16 -04; and THAT Dr. Ross Tilley — YMCA Child Care be advised of action taken. 9. PRIVATE PARKING ENFORCEMENT THAT Report CLD- 034 -04 be received; THAT the by -laws attached to Report CLD- 034 -04 to appoint parking enforcement officers for private property be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT Doug Proctor, Howie Jones, Tabitha Cochrane, Beth Sullivan, Mark Dagger, Securitas Canada Ltd. and Newton Trelawney at NCC #1 be advised of Council's actions. 10. COSTS OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REPORTING SYSTEM AND ITEMS AQUIRED FROM SINGLE SOURCE THAT Staff report on the costs associated with the replacement of the Emergency Services reporting system; and THAT Staff report on the number of items acquired by the Municipality from a single source. 11. LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATION, REDUCTION, APPORTIONMENTS OR REFUND OF TAXES THAT Report FND- 025 -04 be received; THAT the attached list of applications for cancellation, reduction, apportionments or refund of taxes attached to Report FND- 025 -04 be approved. 12. DELEGATION OF JEREMY WOODCOCK AND TARA LEDDY THAT Staff provide a response to Jeremy Woodcock and Tara Leddy of Newcastle Cab regarding their delegation. Report #1 13. PHYSICIAN RECRUITMENT - 5 - November 8, 2004 WHEREAS residents in Clarington are experiencing difficulty in finding a family physician; WHEREAS Clarington is designated as an under - serviced area for family physicians; WHEREAS the doctor shortage is a critical issue affecting the quality of life for every resident in Clarington; WHEREAS a committee of concerned citizens, community, hospital and local government representatives has been struck to examine all available options to address this critical issue; WHEREAS the Physician Recruitment Committee has identified the immediate need to put a business /strategy plan in place in order to guide the Committee in its doctor recruitment efforts; WHEREAS the Committee has requested the Council to retain a consultant to prepare the business /strategy plan; WHEREAS Council agrees that physician recruitment requires sustained efforts and resources and that the preparation of a business /strategy plan is the most important first step in our recruitment effort. NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that: Staff be authorized to work with the Physician Recruitment Committee to retain a consultant to prepare a business /strategic plan; and 2. Funds be drawn from the Economic Development Reserve Account. 14. RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE "CLOSED" MEETING THAT the actions taken at the "closed" meeting be ratified. SUMMARY OF BY -LAWS NOVEMBER 8, 2004 BY -LAWS 2004 -234 being a by -law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M -2213 from Part Lot Control (Item #3 of Report #1) 2004 -235 being a by -law to amend By -law 84 -63, the Comprehensive Zoning By -law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (Item #6 of Report #1) (Port of Newcastle Homes Inc.) 2004 -236 being a by -law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Item #9 of Report #1) 2004 -237 being a by -law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Item #9 of Report #1) 2004 -238 being a by -law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Item #9 of Report #1) 2004 -239 being a by -law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Item #9 of Report #1) 2004 -240 being a by -law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Item #9 of Report #1) 2004 -241 being a by -law to authorize the execution of a Letter of Agreement between the Municipality of Clarington and her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Ontario represented by the Minister of Transportation for the Province of Ontario (Report EGD- 51 -04) 2004 -242 Confidential Property Matter (Item #14 of Report #1) SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE NOVEMBER 8, 2004 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION 1 - 1 Murray Paterson, thanking the Mayor and Members of Council for the 2004 Senior Citizen of the Year Award. 1 - 2 Elsii Caetano Faria, Artist, Orono, applauding the efforts between the Clarington Visual Arts Centre and the Rotary Club of Bowmanville. The funding provided by the Rotary Club allowed for the Clarington Visual Arts Centre physical changes and the partnership is one that recognizes the important impact of cultural and artistic organizations on the community at large. 1 - 3 Harold Sellers, Oak Ridges Trail Association, thanking Council for their support in the trail opening ceremony at the Long Sault Conservation Area. A special thank you to Councillor Schell, Chair of CLOCK 1 - 4 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated October 18, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 5 Minutes of the St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee meeting dated September 14, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board meeting dated October 13, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 7 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated October 19, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 8 Minutes of the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee meeting dated October 19, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 9 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated October 7, 2004 (Copy attached) I - 10 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority meeting dated October 19, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 11 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee meeting dated October 21, 2004. (Copy attached) 1 - 12 The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation, submitting the Letter of Agreement to the Municipality of Clarington related to the funding provided by the Province under the Dedicated Gas Tax Funds for the Public Transportation Program. The Municipality of Clarington will be eligible to receive an allocation of $363,996 for the period October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005. Summary of Correspondence - 2 - November 8, 2004 1 - 13 The Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, Minister of Transportation, forwarding a copy of correspondence to John O'Toole, MPP, thanking the MPP for the editorial on the extension of GO Transit rail service to Clarington. The government's priorities for GO Transit include increasing parking at GO Transit lots, putting more trains on exiting lines and capacity improvements of the rail infrastructure completion at Union Station and through Scarborough before any additional services can be introduced. I - 14 Linda DelGrande, Acting Library Director, Clarington Public Library Board of Trustees, submitting to Council the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003 in accordance with the Public Libraries Act. 1 - 15 Debra Taylor, Regional Director General, Transport Canada, Ontario Region, advising the Mayor on the progress of the Pickering Airport Site Zoning Regulations (PASZR). The enactment of PASZR is necessary to protect against incompatible development on lands surrounding the federal Pickering lands, so that when the demand dictates, a safe and viable airport remains an option. 1- 16 Kevin Wilson, Transportation Planning and Design, the Regional Municipality of Durham, advising of a "Public Open House" for upgrading Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), Harmony Road (Regional Road 33) and Townline Road (Regional Road 55), to be held on Tuesday, November 9, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Northview Community Centre, Oshawa. 1 - 17 Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor, The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge, thanking all who attended the annual golf tournament at the Foxbridge Golf Course in Uxbridge. The event raised $2,400 for local charities and the "Fireflies" dragon boat team from Lindsay raised $411 towards the fight against Cancer. The 2005 event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2005. CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION D - 1 John Greenfield, Secretary, Bowmanville and District Navy League, requesting permission to hold Sea Cadet Tagging on September 30, October 1, and October 2, 2005. As in the past, this is a major fundraiser for the Cadets and they will once again be in. uniform in front of businesses throughout Clarington. (Motion to approve the selling of tags during Navy League Tag Days) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - November 8, 2004 D - 2 Bill Hasiuk, requesting permission to receive a Road Occupancy Permit for the 6t" Annual Farmers' Christmas Parade of Lights on Wednesday, December 1, 2004. Mr. Hasiuk advises Council that all the Farmers carry liability insurance. (Motion to approve provided the organizers obtain a Road Occupancy Permit is from Engineering Services Department) D - 3 Adela Pugliese, requesting Council to revisit the issue of a four -way stop at the intersection of Boundary Road and Old Scugog Road in Burketon. The traffic calming implemented has not succeeded in slowing down the traffic on Old Scugog Road. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 4 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, General Manager /Secretary- Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, submitting a copy of the 2005 Preliminary Budget for review. All comments should be submitted by the December 9, 2004 Full Authority meeting as the decision is binding once the vote is taken and the levy is approved. The general levy for the municipality is $271,218. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Finance/Treasurer) D - 5 Don Head, Acting Commissioner, Correctional Service of Canada, requesting Council to proclaim the week of November 14 — 21, 2004 as "Restorative Justice Week ". The theme for 2004 is "Engaging Us All in the Dialogue" which highlights that restorative justice approaches to conflict provide all concerned parties with opportunities to participate in, and learn from, respectful dialogue. (Motion to Proclaim) D - 6 Pitch -In Ontario, requesting Council to proclaim the week of April 18 - 24, 2005 as "Pitch -In Canada Week ". (Motion to Proclaim) D - 7 Frank Hoar, Secretary, Newcastle — Bond Head Ratepayers Association, requesting the Municipality of Clarington — Operations take on the responsibility of maintaining grass cutting at the entrances to Newcastle; Highway 2 West, south side from Rudell Road to the entrance of the Lions Trail; Highway 2 East, north side from the Block Company to Arthur Street; and North Street west side, Grady Street to CNR overpass as they have been poorly maintained. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Operations) Summary of Correspondence - 4 - November 8, 2004 D - 8 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, supplying Council with a news release from the Ontario's Attorney General regarding Minister Bryant's plans to introduce a breed - specific ban against pit bulls. The legislation, if passed, would: - Ban pit bulls; - Muzzle existing pit bulls, impose other province -wide restrictions to improve public safety, and allow municipalities to impose appropriate controls; and - Increase fines up to a maximum of $10,000 /jail sentences of up to six months. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk) D - 9 Lori Theoret, Media Relations and Marketing Coordinator, Ontario Heritage Foundation, inviting Council to participate in the Young Heritage Leaders 2004 program to recognize youth, under the age of 18, who have made valuable contributions to local heritage preservation in their community. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place an advertisement in the local newspaper) D -10 Blair and Joanne Smyth forwarding a petition from residents of Scugog Street, from the intersection of Scugog Street and Middle Road to the intersection of Concession Road 3 and Regional Road 57, who oppose the proposed street name change. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Planning Services) D - 11 Pastor Douglas Stevens, The Salvation Army, requesting Council to waive the fee of $40.25 per month for an "On Street Parking Pass" for the Salvation Army vehicle. This vehicle must remain outside their home in readiness to respond to any emergencies within the community. The purchasing of a monthly parking pass will take further funding from their organization. (Motion for Direction) D - 12 Kimberley Kitteringham, Deputy City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, submitting a copy of correspondence to The Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister, House of Commons, advising that at a meeting held on October 4, 2004, their Council passed the following resolution regarding General Motors of Canada Limited — Project Beacon: Summary of Correspondence - 5 - November 8, 2004 "That whereas General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) has proposed a bold new initiative, Project Beacon, to accelerate Canadian -based automotive innovation and competitiveness in conjunction with Canadian education institutions and automotive suppliers (including auto parts, steel, aluminum, research and development, manufacturing innovation etc.), which will include a significant involvement of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College, as well as other educational institutions such as Fanshawe College, McMaster University, University of Waterloo, McGill University, Sherbrooke University, Montreal Ecole Polytechnique, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique and Niagara College who are currently /potentially involved in the project. And by such action significant high skilled training will be delivered by UOIT and Durham College; and, Whereas UOIT and Durham College are critical to Oshawa's economic prosperity and that Project Beacon will enhance the research role of UOIT; and, Whereas GMCL will increase their competitive advantage in the automobile /transportation markets by modifying their manufacturing technology and processes to enhance flexibility resulting in a positive impact on employment in Oshawa and throughout the Region of Durham; and, Whereas Project Beacon will enhance and increase the design and engineering capacity of GMCL and through the new proposed Automotive Innovation Network, GMCL will direct more than 130 million dollars in new support towards the training of the next generation of Canadian automotive engineers and designers; and, Whereas accelerating the commercialization of automotive/ transportation related research and development in Canada -a key element of much broader return on investment would be achieved by government support of Project Beacon; and, Whereas GMCL is in discussions with the Ontario and Federal governments concerning their participaltion in Project Beacon's investments and initiatives for Canada and Ontario; Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the City of Oshawa strongly encourage the Ontario and Federal governments to partner and financially support General Motors of Canada Limited's Project Beacon; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - November 8, 2004 And further copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honourable Prime Minister Paul Martin, Ralph Goodale, Minister of Finance, David Emerson, Minister of Industry, Joe Volpe, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Joe Cordiano, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mary Anne Chambers, Minister of Training Colleges and Universities, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Christopher Bentley, Minister of Labour, Stephen Harper, Leader of the Opposition, Jack Layton, NDP Leader, Gilles Duceppe, Leader of the Bloc Quebecois, and all local MP's and MPP's, whose constituency lie in the boundaries of Oshawa, Durham Region, City of Kawartha Lakes, Cobourg, Port Hope, Northumberland County, City and County of Peterborough, Waterloo Region, Niagara Region, York Region, City of Toronto, City of Hamilton, as well as the Regional and local Municipal Councils of the above cities and regions, as well as the Mayors for Automotive Investment, as well as the cities of Montreal and Sherbrooke in the Province of Quebec, the Boards of Trade, Chambers of Commerce in Durham Region and Northumberland and Peterborough Counties and the City of Kawartha Lakes, UOIT /Durham College Board of Directors and Durham Region Manufacturers' Association, requesting their support of this resolution regarding Project Beacon." (Motion for Direction) D-13 Dr. Kathlynn Hoch, Ontario Speed Skating Oval Capital Campaign Committee, requesting support for a Regional training facility - the Ontario Speed Skating Oval, Lakefield. She is requesting that Council forward a letter of support to Bev Oda, M.P. and John O'Toole, M.P.P. and purchase either a Standard Brick ($200), an Ontario Brick ($300) or a Canada Brick ($1,000). Speed skating is an incredibly strong sport in Canada and the facility will allow skaters the opportunity, the training facility, and programs to represent their country at international competitions. (Motion for Direction)