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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-03-2017Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on July 3, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in the Council Chambers. Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor S. Cooke, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor W. Partner, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo Staff Present: C. Clifford, G. Acorn, A. Allison, T. Cannella, D. Crome, F. Horvath, M. Marano, N. Taylor, G. Weir, A. Greentree, M. Chambers 1 Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2 Moment of Reflection Councillor Neal led the meeting in a moment of reflection. 3 Declaration of Interest Councillor Hooper declared an interest in the Agenda Item 10.4 (Item 3 of June 26, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Report to Council) related to the application by SmartREIT to rezone the subject lands to accommodate a 25,360 square metre retail outlet centre, Baseline Road, Bowmanville. Later in the meeting Councillor Hooper declared an interest in the Agenda Item 10.4 (Item 9 of June 26, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Report to Council) related to the Declaration of Surplus Property, 155 Baseline Road, Bowmanville. 4 Announcements Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-193-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended. Carried - 1 - Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Resolution #C-194-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That a motion regarding Coastal Flood Plain Sub -Committee be added to the Agenda as a New Business Item. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-195-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the Rules of Procedure be suspended. Carried Resolution #C-196-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal That a motion regarding Municipal Sponsorship for Sarah McConaghy, Canadian Para Rider, be added to the Agenda as a New Business Item. 5 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution #C-197-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on June 12, 2017, be approved. Carried Resolution #C-198-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the minutes of the special meeting of the Council held on June 27, 2017, be approved. Carried -2- Clarington 6 Presentations Council Minutes July 3, 2017 6.1 Anne Mcllroy, Principal Planner, Brook Mcllroy Consultants, Regarding Clarington Transportation Hubs Study Anne Mcllroy, Principal Planner, Brook Mcllroy Consultants, was present regarding Clarington Transportation Hubs Study. She made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. Ms. Mcllroy provided details on the project team which includes the Municipality of Clarington, Brook Mcllroy, and NBLC. She continued by explaining the purpose of the study. Ms. Mcllroy noted the study process includes four phases which include project initiation, site context review and assessment, community engagement, and planning, design and recommendation. She provided background information on the Lakeshore East extension and explained Transit Oriented Development (TOD). Ms. Mcllroy continued by noting the relevant provincial studies and municipal policies. She provided an overview of Council's vision as outlined in the Official Plan. Ms. Mcllroy summarized the market review of residential and employment GO Station Areas. She continued by highlighting the key takeaways from the market review. Ms. Mcllroy reviewed Courtice transportation hub area, the existing land use and the comments received at the June 8, 2017 consultation meeting. She continued identifying existing conditions of Courtice and the vision and guiding principles for the area. Ms. Mcllroy identified the study area boundary and explained the evaluation criteria is for Courtice. Ms. Mcllroy reviewed Bowmanville transportation hub area, the existing land use and comments received at the June 13, 2017 consultation meeting. She continued identifying existing conditions of Bowmanville and the vision and guiding principles for the area. Ms. Mcllroy identified the study area boundary and explained the evaluation criteria is for Bowmanville. She concluded by summarizing the next steps for the project. Ms. Mcllroy answered questions from members of Council. Resolution #C-199-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the presentation of Anne Mcllroy, Principal Planner, Brook Mcllroy Consultants, regarding Clarington Transportation Hubs Study, be received with thanks. Carried 7 Delegations 7.1 Jim Mackenzie and Wayne Fernandes Regarding Cedar Crest Beach Erosion Control Engineering Solution (Item 8 of the June 19, 2017 General Government Committee Report) Jim Mackenzie and Wayne Fernandes were present regarding Cedar Crest Beach Erosion Control Engineering Solution (Item 8 of the June 19, 2017 General Government Committee Report). Mr. Mackenzie thanked members of Council and Staff for the Staff report and resolutions passed at the June 19, 2017 General Government Committee -3- Clar-ington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 meeting. He explained to Council he had some proposed amendments to the motion regarding Cedar Crest Beach Erosion Control Engineering Solution passed at the General Government Committee of June 19, 2017. Mr. Mackenzie explained that he also wants to address the requests of the petition submitted in June 2016. He added that they would like to align the object of the motion with respect to erosion control and shoreline protection. Mr. Mackenzie explained that they would like to address the geographic scope to include the entire shoreline area as suggested in the petition. He asked that there be municipal recognition that the erosion has taken place. Mr. Mackenzie believes there needs to be a clear statement of municipal leadership. He explained that they would like the "notwithstanding statement on flood prevention" to be removed. Mr. Mackenzie requested that a Multi Stakeholder Committee be established and a deadline to be set. He read the proposed motion to the members of Council. Mr. Mackenzie thanked members of Council and offered to answer questions. 7.2 Martin Field and Allison Hansen Regarding Support for Ban on Sale of Animals in Pet Shops (Unfinished Business 13.1) Martin Field and Allison Hansen's names were called but they were not present. 7.3 Sabrina Harlos and Tom Harlos Regarding Report PSD -045-17, An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice (Item 2 of the June 20, 2017 Special Planning and Development Committee Report) Sabrina Harlos' and Tom Harlos' names were called but they were not present. 7.4 Bill Peeters Regarding Report PSD -045-17, An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice (Item 2 of the June 20, 2017 Special Planning and Development Committee Report) Bill Peeters was present regarding Report PSD -045-17, An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice (Item 2 of the June 20, 2017 Special Planning and Development Committee Report). He advised the members of Council he is opposed to the proposed development. Mr. Peeters requested that the lot sizes and natural heritage be protected. He asked that any future developments be single family homes. Mr. Peeters advised Council he is concerned with the clear cutting of trees affecting the ecological system and asked for the clear cutting to stop. He added that the installation of sewer systems have caused several issues. Mr. Peeters stated the homes south of Poppyfield Drive should have a minimum of a 15 metre frontage. He added that this area has had enough intensification and they are looking to protect the remaining land. Mr. Peeters asked for a tree preservation plan and for any future developments to become part of the existing neighbourhood design. Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 7.5 Nancy Hamer-Strahl Regarding Report PSD -045-17, An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice (Item 2 of the June 20, 2017 Special Planning and Development Committee Report) Nancy Hamer-Strahl was present regarding Report PSD -045-17, An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice (Item 2 of the June 20, 2017 Special Planning and Development Committee Report). She advised Council that she is opposed to the proposed development. Ms. Hamer-Strahl explained that she is concerned that the natural heritage site is proposed to be developed in a residential area and asked for this area to be protected. She explained to Council that access to greenspace promotes health and well-being. Ms. Hamer-Strahl noted that the trees mitigate the negative impacts of heavy rainfall, improve air quality and the surrounding climate. She added that the greenspace assists with energy consumption and reduces localized temperatures. Ms. Hamer-Strahl concluded by advising Council she moved to the area for the greenspace and requested that needs of the residents be considered prior to approving this application. Recess Resolution #C-200-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Committee recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 9:04 PM with Mayor Foster in the Chair. 8 Communications — Receive for Information There were no Communications to be received for information. 9 Communications — Direction There were no Communications to be received for direction. -5- Clarington 10 Committee Reports Council Minutes July 3, 2017 10.1.1 Agricultural Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated Advisory June 8, 2017 Minutes 10.1.2 Heritage Minutes of the Heritage Committee of Clarington dated June 20, Committee 2017 Minutes Resolution #C-201-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 and 10.1.2, be received for information. Carried 10.2 General Government Committee Report of June 19, 2017 Resolution #C-202-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of June 19, 2017, be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #8, #15 and #16. Carried Item 8 — Cedar Crest Beach Erosion Control Engineering Solution Resolution #C-203-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo Whereas Council has considered Report EGD -015-17 setting out options for addressing erosion control in the Cedar Crest Beach area; Whereas the Municipality of Clarington acknowledges that erosion in this area has caused significant damage and needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency given the increasing severity and frequency of lake storm events; Whereas Council has heard from residents of the community requesting Municipal leadership to help find and implement a solution to halt shoreline erosion and promote beach restoration; M Clar-in on Council gtMinutes July 3, 2017 Now therefore be it resolved, that the Municipality of Clarington urgently requests federal and provincial government, CLOCA and St. Marys Cement participation towards developing solutions to halt erosion and promote beach restoration of the shoreline between the St. Marys pier and the Port Darlington lighthouse pier on Lake Ontario; That staff be directed to call these parties together with representatives of the resident community to form a working committee to clarify jurisdictional roles and responsibilities and secure funding and contribution agreements, such that a viable shoreline erosion control and beach restoration plan can be implemented as soon as possible; and That staff and working committee representatives present the plan to Council by October 2017. Carried as Amended (See following motions) Resolution #C-204-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the foregoing Resolution #C-203-17 be amended by deleting paragraph four and replacing it with the following: "Now therefore be it resolved, that the Municipality of Clarington request the federal and provincial government, and CLOCA to work together to develop an entire waterfront plan including the Port Darlington channel, and the beach waterfront, and work towards a cost sharing agreement for the study and work; and That St. Marys and other interested parties be invited to participate." Carried Resolution #C-205-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That the foregoing Resolution #C-203-17 be amended by deleting paragraph five. Motion Lost Resolution #C-206-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the foregoing Resolution #C-203-17 be amended to delete the word "halt" in paragraph three and replace it with the work "mitigate." Carried -7- Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Resolution #C-207-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Partner That the foregoing Resolution #C-203-17 be amended by adding the following at the end of paragraph three: "Notwithstanding that the residents understand a solution will not prevent flooding." Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-203-17 was then carried as amended on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Interest Councillor Traill X Councillor Woo X Councillor Cooke X Councillor Hooper X Councillor Neal X Councillor Partner X Mayor Foster X 4 Item 15 — Orono Arena and Community Centre Board Resolution #C-208-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report LGL -007-17 be received; That Council pass By-law 2017-054 (Attachment 1 to Report LGL -007-17) to designate the Orono Arena and Community Centre as a municipal capital facility and exempt it from taxation; That the Clerk be directed to provide written notice of By-law 2017-054 to the Minister of Finance as required by subsection 110(5) of the Municipal Act, 2001; That the Clerk be directed to provide written notice of By-law 2017-054 to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, the Clerk of the Region of Durham and the local school boards as required by subsection 110(8) of the Municipal Act, 2001; That the Municipality enter into a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement with the Orono Amateur Athletic Association substantially in the form attached to Report LGL -007-17 (Attachment 2) to manage and operate the Centre; Clar-in o n Council Minutes July 3, 2017 That any operating funds in the Orono Arena Board accounts as of the transition date be transferred to the Orono Amateur Athletic Association to continue to be used as operating fund under the Municipal Capital Facility Agreement; That provided a Municipal Capital Facility Agreement has been entered into with the Orono Amateur Athletic Association, the Orono Arena and Community Centre Board be dissolved effective August 1, 2017; and That the Orono Amateur Athletic Association and all members of the Orono Arena Board be notified of Council's decision. Carried Item 16 — Water Distribution System and Reusable Water Bottles Resolution #C-209-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Staff continue to investigate the purchase of a system to distribute water at festivals and during emergencies; That Staff, working towards AppleFest as an appropriate event, continue to work with other governments, business and other agencies to provide funding for reusable steel water bottles; and That up to $10,000 be drawn from an account to be identified by the Director of Finance for participation in this project. Carried 10.3 Special Planning & Development Committee Report of June 20, 2017 Resolution #C-210-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning & Development Committee Report of June 20, 2017 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #4 and #2. Carried Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Item 4 — An Application by Simon Gill and Janet Taylor Gill to Permit Agri -tourism Uses on their Farm Property Including Special Events and a Nano-cidery Resolution #C-211-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report PSD -043-17 be received; That staff consider the public comments received in the further processing of the Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Simon Gill and Janet Taylor Gill to permit agri-tourism uses on their farm property; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -043-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried Item 2 — An Application by a Group of Land Owners to Amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and Three Applications to Subdivide a Portion of Those Lands in Courtice Resolution #C-212-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -045-17 be received; That staff consider the public comments received in the further processing of the applications submitted by the group of land owners to amend the Worden East Neighbourhood Design Plan and for the development of three plans of subdivision S -C-2017-0002, S -C-2017-0003 and S -C-2017-0004; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -045-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried 10.4 Planning & Development Committee Report of June 26, 2017 Resolution #C-213-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the recommendations contained in the Planning & Development Committee Report of June 26, 2017 be approved, on consent, with the exception of items #3 and #9. Carried -10- Clar-in o n Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Item 3 - An Application by SmartREIT to Rezone the Subject Lands to Accommodate a 25,360 Square Metre Retail Outlet Centre, Baseline Road, Bowmanville Councillor Hooper declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, with respect to Item 3 of the June 26, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Report, as he is a member of the Bowmanville BIA, and he left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. Resolution #C-214-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report PSD -047-17 be received; That staff consider the public comments received in the further processing of the application for rezoning (ZBA 2017-0016) including the preparation of a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -047-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried as Amended (See following motion) Resolution #C-215-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal That the foregoing Resolution #C-214-17 be amended by adding the following after paragraph three: "That notification be given to all businesses within all Clarington BIAs upon receipt of any commercial development applications from SmartREIT." Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-214-17 was then put to a vote and carried as amended. Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. Item 9 — Declaration of Surplus Property, 155 Baseline Road, Bowmanville Councillor Hooper declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, with respect to Item 9 of the June 26, 2017 Planning and Development Committee Report, as he is a member of the Bowmanville BIA, and he left the Council Chambers during discussion and voting on this matter. - 11 - Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 Resolution #C-216-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Report PSD -054-17 be received; That Council declare approximately 6.02 acres of the property identified as 155 Baseline Road, and shown in Figure 1 of Report PSD -054-17, as surplus and offered for sale to the adjacent property owner at terms to be negotiated, including that there be no net loss in flood storage capacity for the floodplain; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD -054-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. Carried Councillor Hooper returned to the meeting. 11 Staff Reports 11.1 Report ESD -004-17 —Cedar Crest Beach Flooding — Key Actions Taken April 26, 2017 — June 26, 2017 Resolution #C-217-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That Report ESD -004-17 be received for information; and That all interested parties named in Report ESD -004-17 be provided a copy. Carried Later in the meeting (See following motions) Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-218-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 11:30 PM. Carried The foregoing resolution #C-217-17 was then put to a vote and carried. -12- Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 11.2 Report CLD -013-17 — Zoo to You Request for Exemption to the Exotic Animal By-law 2012-045 Resolution #C-219-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Neal That Report CLD -013-17 be received for information. Carried 11.4 Report CLD -015-17 — Appointment of Chief Administrative Officer Resolution #C-220-17 Moved by Councillor Cooke, seconded by Councillor Hooper That Report CLD -015-17 be received; That the By-law appointing Andrew Allison as the Chief Administrative Officer, Attachment 1 to Report CLD -015-17, be approved; and That all interested parties be advised of Council's decision. Carried 11.5 Report EGD -016-17 — Rail Safety Improvement Program Agreement Resolution #C-221-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Partner That Report EGD -016-17 be received; That the By-law attached to Report EGD -016-17 as Attachment 1 be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD -016-17 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision by the Department. Carried 12 Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion There was no Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion considered under this Section of the Agenda. -13- Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 13 Unfinished Business 13.1 Support for Ban on Sale of Animals in Pet Shops (Referred to July 3, 2017 Council Meeting) Resolution #C-222-17 Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Cooke That Correspondence dated May 2, 2017, from Karen L. Ormerod, Executive Director, Humane Society of Durham Region, requesting support for a ban on sale of animals in pet shops, be received for information. Carried 11.3 Report LGL -009-17 —A Confidential Legal Matter (Litigation) Resolution #C-223-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGL -009-17, A Confidential Legal Matter (Litigation), be approved. Carried 14 By-laws Resolution #C-224-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2017-054 to 2017-065 14.1 2017-054 Being a by-law to designate the Orono Arena and Community Centre as a municipal capital facility and exempt it from all taxes levied for municipal and school purposes (Item 15 of the General Government Committee Report) 14.2 2017-056 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Kaitlin Homes Limited) (Item 3 of the Special Planning & Development Committee Report -14- Clarington- Council Minutes July 3, 2017 14.3 2017-057 Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Registered Plan 40M-2580 from Part Lot Control 14.4 2017-058 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Newcastle Lodge for Senior & Family Dwellings) (Item 7 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) 14.5 2017-059 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Averton Homes Bowmanville) (Approved by Council on June 13, 2016) 14.6 2017-060 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (2399263 Ontario Limited) (Approved by Council on February 27, 2017) 14.7 2017-061 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington [Tatra Valley Homes (Zemer Holdings)] (Approved by Council on September 15, 2014) 14.8 2017-062 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Zemer Holdings Ltd.) (Approved by Council on December 14, 2015) 14.9 2017-063 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Soroya and Spencer Yule) (Item 4 of the Planning and Development Committee Report) 14.10 2017-064 Being a by-law to appoint Mr. Andrew Allison as the Chief Administrative Officer 14.11 2017-065 Being a By-law to authorize the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington to enter into the Rail Safety Improvement Program Agreement with the Government of Canada That the said by-laws be approved. Carried -15- Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 15 Procedural Notices of Motion There were no Procedural Notices of Motion considered under this Section of the Agenda. 16 Other Business Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-225-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 11:40 PM. Carried 16.1 Coastal Flood Plain Sub -committee Resolution #C-226-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal Whereas Council acknowledges the continued threat to property, life and natural features on the watersheds of Port Darlington due to flooding; And whereas members of Council have heard from residents in the area and the Port Darlington Community Association Inc. requesting an emergency management working group and/or subcommittee specific to the flooding risks presented in the Port Darlington watershed; Now therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to immediately create an Emergency Management Sub- Committee/Working Group (the "Working Group") with CLOCA, Planning, Operations, Clarington Emergency & Fire Services, St. Marys and local residents. 2. That through a coastal floodplain features and property analysis, the Working Group is to identify immediate risks and develop a mitigation, protection and emergency response plan to manage an mitigate the flooding risks that exist from re -engineered wetlands and marshes in the Port Darlington Watershed. 3. That Staff report back on the results of this working group by memorandum to Councillors by August 1, 2017. -16- Clariiw-n Council Minutes July 3, 2017 4. As an immediate and interim measure, Staff take the necessary actions, in conjunction with CLOCA and St. Marys, to restore the Overflow Floodway to its engineered specifications and ensure that the Overflow Floodway is, in future, maintained according to its engineered specifications. Motion Lost Later in the Meeting (See following motions) Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-227-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 11:50 PM. Carried Suspend the Rules Resolution #C-228-17 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Neal That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:30 AM. Carried The foregoing Resolution #C-226-17 was then lost on the following recorded vote: Council Member Yes No Declaration of Interest Absent Councillor Traill X Councillor Woo X Councillor Cooke X Councillor Hooper X Councillor Neal X Councillor Partner X Mayor Foster X -17- Clarington Council Minutes July 3, 2017 16.2 Sponsorship for Sarah McConaghy Resolution #C-229-17 Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Partner That the Municipality of Clarington provide a $500.00 sponsorship to Sarah McConaghy to assist with her becoming a para -dressage rider representing Canada at the 2020 Paralympics; and That the Municipality of Clarington issue a challenge to local businesses to match the $500.00 sponsorship. Motion Lost 17 Confirming By -Law Resolution #C-230-17 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Cooke That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2017-066, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 3rd day of July, 2017; and That the said by-law be approved. Carried 18 Adjournment Resolution #C-231-17 Moved by Councillor Partner, seconded by Councillor Traill That the meeting adjourn at 11:58 PM. Carried Mayor Municipal Clerk