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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/2006 ()ll Council Meeting Minutes September 11, 2006 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on September 11, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Schell led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Mutton Councillor A. Foster Councillor D. MacArthur Councillor P. Pingle Councillor G. Robinson Councillor J. Schell Councillor C. Trim Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Financerrreasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming (attended the meeting until 7:30 p.m.) Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #C-356-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 26, 2006, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - September 11 , 2006 Resolution #C-357 -06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on August 31,2006, be approved. "CARRIED" Mayor Mutton congratulated Councillor Robinson on the success of the Orono Fair, held over the past weekend. Resolution #C-358-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the agenda be altered to add Richard Ward to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Enrico Pistritto addressed Council concerning Committee of Adjustment File 2006-0024, thanking Council for their decision to concur with the decision of the Committee of Adjustment and for directing staff to withdraw the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. Robert Dragicevic, Walker Nott Dragicevic, appeared before Council on behalf of Shell Canada Products Limited in support of By-law 2006-177. He expressed appreciation to staff in accommodating Shell Canada Products Limited through the summer and advised the site has a clean bill of health and that his client has fulfilled all the conditions imposed. Mr. Dragicevic stated Shell Canada Products Limited has been served with a Notice of Violation and have moved to rectify the situation and have provided assurance that it will not happen again. Richard Ward addressed Council requesting to negotiate the repeal of By-law 2001-141, stating he was unaware of the circumstances justifying his ban from the Municipal Administrative Centre and requesting disclosure of evidence. Mr. Ward also requested an explanation on the refusal of his property rezoning in 1996 and wanted clarification of the rules governing his disqualification from running for election in a previous Municipal election. Mr. Ward requested information be provided prior to the repeal of By-law 2001-141. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - September 11 , 2006 COMMUNICATIONS Correspondence Items 1 - 57 and I - 58 were distributed as handouts. Resolution #C-359-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Correspondence Items I - 19, I - 41 , and I - 49. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated June 20 and July 18, 2006. I - 2 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated June 15, 2006. I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated June 13, 2006. I - 4 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee dated June 16, 2006. I - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated May 16, 2006. 1-6 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation dated June 14,2006. I - 7 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated June 13 and August 8, 2006. I - 8 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee dated June 15, 2006. 1_ 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham advising that Regional Council on June 21,2006, passed the following resolution pertaining to tiered emergency response - emergency fire and medical services: "a) THAT the City of Oshawa Report OS-05-37-CM (Attachment #1 to Report 2006-F-33) be received for information; Council Meeting Minutes -4- September 11 , 2006 b) THAT as requested by the City of Oshawa, Regional Council confirm its commitment to future consideration of local fire station locations as potential locations for new ambulance facilities, where co-location opportunities meet Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operational requirements and offer proximity to call-density demand; c) THAT subject to the results of Ministry of Health and Long- term Care pilot projects underway in Niagara Region and the City of Ottawa, and analysis of funding alternatives, Regional Council support in principle the City of Oshawa's request to have operational control of the Provincial Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC) transferred to Durham Region EMS; d) THAT the existing Durham Tiered Response Committee, which includes the Medical Director, Fire Coordinator, representatives from CACC, Durham's Base Hospitals, Local Area Fire Services, Durham EMS and Regional Police/911, be requested to review the Region's current (1997) Tiered Response Agreement, new Provincial Guidelines, and recent service demand and call volume changes and trends, to determine whether an update of the Tiered Response Agreement is necessary to maximize the quality and efficiency of emergency response services, and minimize Regional and Local Area Municipal cost impacts, through the optimal use of available resources and technology; e) THAT the Region continue with current arrangements under the existing Tiered Response Agreement, with a renewed commitment to fund an emergency medical supplies exchange/replacement program, including oxygen, utilized by fire services when they administer first aid, cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or automated defibrillation, prior to arrival of a certified primary or advanced care paramedic; and f) THAT a copy of Report 2006-F-33 be forwarded to Durham Region Local Area Municipalities, Durham Region Fire Chiefs, the CACC, Durham Base Hospital, the Durham Regional Police Service Board, Director of the Emergency Health Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, President, Association of Municipal Emergency Medical Services of Ontario, and Durham Tiered Response Committee members." Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - September 11 , 2006 I - 10 Ron Hooper, Chairman, Board of Management, Bowmanville Business Centre, advising on June 13, 2006, the Board of Management adopted a motion expressing appreciation to Council for their efforts in adopting a by-law to place an 11 :00 p.m. curfew in all parks in Clarington and directing that Fred Horvath, Director of Operations, also be thanked and recognized for his work in this regard. 1-11 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham advising that Regional Council on June 21, 2006, passed the following resolution pertaining to revisions to the Terms of Reference for the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee: "a) THAT the Terms of Reference for the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC) be revised to allow for youth members and to recognize the extended term of Regional Council, as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report #2006-P-50 of the Commissioner of Planning; and b ) THAT a copy of Report #2006-P-50 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee and the eight area municipalities." I - 12 John Slater, Chair, Orono Crown Lands Trust, acknowledging Council's offer of an interest-free loan to assist with the purchase of a chipper; advising that as the organization consists of unpaid volunteers relying upon grants, gifts and donations to cover the costs of operating and maintaining the lands for the benefit of the local community at no charge to users, the Board is of the view that it is not appropriate for the organization to borrow monies to fund the activities as the Trust has no foreseeable means in which to repay loans. The Orono Crown Lands Trust remains committed to providing proactive management of the lands and continues to welcome financial support in the manner of grants, gifts and donations. I - 13 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) News Release advising OPG has initiated the process to determine the need for an Environmental Assessment (EA) on the possible refurbishment of the Pickering B Nuclear Generating Station as part of the business case analysis on the feasibility of extending the service life of the units to continue their contribution of electricity for the Province. If determined, an EA would identify any potentially significant environmental effects that may arise from plant refurbishment, ensure necessary mitigation measures were identified early in the planning process, and include consultation with the public and local stakeholders in preparation of a final Study Report by 2007. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - September 11 , 2006 1-14 Vicky Visca, Executive Director, Durham Family Court Clinic, forwarding a copy of their 2005-2006 Annual Report. 1-15 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication Alert indicating that property reassessments for 2006 and 2007 would be cancelled, to allow the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) time to implement the recommendations of the Provincial Ombudsman in response to the Ombudsman's March 2006 report examining the integrity and efficiency of decision-making at MPAC. I - 16 Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, MPAC, providing an update on MPAC's plans to implement recommendations of the March 2006 Ombudsman's Report on review of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and advising MPAC has moved ahead on some recommendations and will develop a process and framework to ensure that municipalities will be consulted before any final decisions are made regarding full implementation of key recommendations that could not be cost effectively implemented in isolation. I - 17 Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Members' Advisory advising of the release of FCM's Report on the Municipal fiscal imbalance entitled "Building Prosperity from the Ground Up: Restoring the Municipal Fiscal Balance" following the Prime Minister's campaign commitment to work with provinces/territories and "municipal representatives" to fix the fiscal imbalance. The full document outlines six elements essential to the establishment of a national approach that respects provincial/territorial jurisdiction but addresses the fiscal challenges facing municipalities today and can be downloaded at www.fcm.ca. I - 18 Newcastle-Bond Head Ratepayers Association expressing appreciation to Council on their decision to oppose the Region's request to the Province to exclude areas in Courtice from the Greenbelt. I - 20 Joy McLeod, Assistant Chief, Business Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, inviting Council to participate in the Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP), a national program initiated by the Federal government designed to enhance national emergency response capability, enclosing program guidelines and application for funding and also enclosing an application package for the Basic Emergency Management Course. Completed applications for JEPP funding must be received no later than September 22, 2006. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - September 11 , 2006 I - 21 Community Living Oshawa/Clarington forwarding a copy of their 2005/06 Annual Report. I - 22 Phil Mannell, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas Distribution forwarding a copy of enLink, Enbridge Gas Distribution's newsletter on Enbridge's activities and solutions focused on municipal interests. I - 23 Michael Angemeer, President & CEO, Veridian Corporation, forwarding a copy of Veridian's 2005 Annual Report and the powerWlSE 2005 Progress Report. 1_ 24 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham thanking Council for keeping him informed of Council's decision to request the Ministry of Transportation to construct a noise reduction barrier along Highway 401 in Bowmanville. I - 25 Roger Hanmer, Regional Director, Ministry of Transportation, responding to Council's request for noise barriers along Highway 401 in Bowmanville and advising that as the homes in question are too far away from the highway for the barrier to have any effect in reducing sound levels, the benefit-cost ratio cannot justify construction of noise barriers at that location at the present time. 1-26 Bertha White, Rebekah Assembly of Ontario I.O.O.F, thanking Council for the Certificates of Congratulations presented to Brother Bill Thompson, Grandmaster of the Grand Lodge of Ontario and Sister Bertha White, President of the Rebekah Assembly of Ontario at their reception on June 24, 2006. I - 27 Dave Goulding, President & CEO, Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) forwarding a copy of the IESO's second Ontario Reliability Outlook publication reporting on the progress of the inter- related generation, transmission and demand-side projects underway to meet Ontario's future reliability needs. I - 28 Arney Mezzabotta, Resource Developer, Luke's Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children, expressing appreciation to Council for supporting Luke's Place 2nd Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction held June 25, 2006. I - 29 Douglas Newson, Director, Central Region, Statistics Canada thanking Council and staff for extending the message about the importance of the Census and advising preliminary population figures from the 2006 Census will be released by March 2007. Council Meeting Minutes -8- September 11 , 2006 I - 30 Julian Fantino, Commissioner of Emergency Management, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services advising of the enactment Bill 56 The Emergency Management Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006 on June 30, 2006 and providing information on how the Act enhances the government's ability to respond to provincially declared emergencies. 1-31 Cathy Abraham, Chairperson, Newcastle Community Hall Board expressing appreciation to Council for approving their grant request. 1_ 32 Ted Galinis, General Manager, Durham Region Transit, forwarding a copy of the Durham Region Transit Emergency Call-Out Procedure to be used for contacting Durham Region Transit in the event of an emergency evacuation that requires the use of transit services. I - 33 Kim Saunders, Child Care Centre Supervisor, Resources for Exceptional Children - Durham Region announcing an innovative child care setting under the Best Start Initiative for children who are medically fragile to attend small group care settings staffed by individuals who have training and experience to support a safe and learning environment for children with special needs and enclosing a brochure to be shared with families who may benefit from the program. 1-34 Karen Campbell, President & CEO, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA) forwarding their 2005-2006 Annual Report- 'Working the Plan" highlighting key objectives of the GTMA's International Marketing Plan. I - 35 Fred and Sandy Archibald, Archibald Orchards & Estate Winery, thanking Council on behalf of Big Brothers/Sisters of Clarington for supporting the ih Annual Fruit Wine and Food Festival which raised approximately $7,000 for Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington. I - 36 Douglas R. Rosser, Chairman, Sport Alliance of Ontario encouraging the Municipality to submit a bid to host the 2008 Ontario Summer Games, the 2008 Ontario Senior Summer Games - "Actifest" or the 2009 Ontario Senior Winter Games - "Winterfest" and attaching Bid Guidelines to assist with the bid process. I - 37 Jennine Agnew-Kata, Executive Director, Literacy Network of Durham Region (LiNDR) forwarding a copy of "Literacy at Work" ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation's quarterly publication to facilitate awareness of federal literacy issues. Council Meeting Minutes -9- September 11 , 2006 I _ 38 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and Archives thanking Council for supporting the Loonie Raffle at the museum's Canada Day celebrations at the Bowmanville Museum. I _ 39 Kevin McAlpine, Chair, Canada Day Committee, Rotary Club of Courtice, thanking Council for supporting the Rotary Club's 2nd Annual Canada Day in Clarington Event and enclosing a photograph of their sponsor sign as well as a list of some of the activities the Club has been involved with in the community. 1-40 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, enclosing a copy of the Official Report of Debates (Hansard) of June 13, 2006, in which he states his support for Clarington in its bid to attract a new project at the Darlington Generating Station and suggests that representatives from all levels of government and industry stakeholders meet to begin working together to make the plan a reality. I - 42 Durham Strategic Energy Alliance (DSEA) News Release July 24, 2006, applauding proposed new regulations announced by the Ontario Government making it easer for industry and municipalities to explore new energy technologies and paving the way for municipalities and industries to adopt new energy technologies such as energy-from-waste facilities. 1_ 43 Dan Remollino, P. Eng., Senior Project Engineer, 407 East EA advising Linda Gasser has provided the 407 East EA Community Advisory Group with formal notification of her registration as a candidate for Regional and Local Councillor in the Municipality of Clarington, noting the Project Team supports her continuation as a member of the Community Advisory Group during the election campaign. 1_ 44 Bruce Hadji, President, Wilmot Creek Homeowners' Association, expressing appreciation to Council for their efforts in recruiting medical practitioners to locate to the area and extending moral support and wishing Council every success in their continued search. 1_ 45 Bob Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Newmarket forwarding a copy of the Town of Newmarket's 2005/06 Community Report. I - 46 David Clark, President, Clarington Board of Trade, forwarding correspondence to the Right Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, congratulating the government on its "Balanced Plan for Energy" in response to Ontario's energy supply shortage and urging the government to select Clarington as the site for locating new nuclear capacity. Council Meeting Minutes - 10- September 11, 2006 1-47 1-48 I-50 1- 51 I-52 I-53 Jim Hankinson, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation, (OPG) enclosing the Ontario Power Generation's 2005 Annual Report documenting OPG's financial and operating performance and highlighting major accomplishments for the past year and also forwarding a copy of their Sustainable Development 2005 Report highlighting environmental, social and community performance as well as the economic contribution OPG has made to the Province since 2005. Ian Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation forwarding a copy of Kawartha Conservation's 2005 Annual Report highlighting projects and services undertaken during 2005. Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager, St. Marys Cement Co., forwarding a copy of the blasting activity reports prepared by Golder Associates Limited for the period January 1 to July 31, 2006, highlighting three complaints received for blasts below the limits of the Provincial guideline. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication advising of important announcements made at the 2006 AMO Conference concerning a Joint Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review to be conducted over the next 18 months concluding with the release of a public report in the spring of 2008 on funding and delivery of provincial health and social services programs as well as other important matters; and the announcement of the introduction of Provincial Land Tax (PL T) reform in the Fall including a commitment that all additional Provincial Government revenue generated through PL T will be reinvested in services in Northern Ontario. Gerald Steuart, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, Project Director, Transportation Tomorrow Survey, advising that a major travel survey will be conducted in Toronto and surrounding areas from August to December 2006, consisting of telephone interviews of households for the purpose of collecting information on the travel habits of residents to assist with long-range planning and improvement of transportation facilities, attaching a copy of the survey and requesting that staff dealing with the public are aware that the survey is underway. Janet Georgieff, Executive Director, Durham Community Foundation, forwarding a copy of their 2005/2006 Annual Report. Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - September 11 , 2006 I - 54 Waste Management, a leading provider of comprehensive waste management, recycling and environmental services in North America, forwarding their report detailing environmental stewardship and community partnerships and outlining their commitment to making a difference for the environment, for communities and for people. I - 55 Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and Sam Synard, Chair, Green Municipal Fund Council forwarding the 2005-2006 Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Annual Report. I - 56 Phil Mannell, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas Distribution announcing the creation of the new Enbridge Awaire Fund, a program to allow environmentally-focused groups to apply for funding for projects that help support clean air initiatives and improve public health, forwarding a number of brochures on the program and requesting Council to inform interested groups and agencies about the program. The complete guidelines and information on how to apply is included in the brochure and at www.enbridae.com/awaire. 1_ 57 Frank W. Lockhart, Chair, Valleys 2000 (Bowmanville) extending an invitation to Members of Council and staff to attend the dedication ceremony of the new kiosk in the Bowmanville Creek Valley immediately south of the north parking lot on Saturday, September 23, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. I - 58 Board of Directors, Abilities Centre, seeking support in raising funds for the construction of the Abilities Centre, a world class recreation, athletic and performing arts facility fully accessible to all persons with varying degrees of abilities and challenges to be built in Whitby, adjacent to Iroquois Park, and extending an invitation to Members of Council to attend the inaugural "Dream Gala" to be held on October 12, 2006, at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility in Ajax. Tickets for the event are $3000 for a table of ten or individually at $250 each. 1-19 Sheila Birrell, Town Clerk, Town of Markham, advising that Markham Town Council on June 27,2006, passed the following resolution pertaining to the York/Durham Waste EA Study Comments on Consultant's Draft Report: "That the presentation by Mr. Andrew Campbell, Director of Solid Waste Management, Region of York, with respect to the York/Durham Waste Environmental Assessment be received; And that the update provided by Ms. Jaine Ralph of Mac Viro Consultants Inc. regarding the environmental assessments being conducted in Niagara/Hamilton and the City of Toronto be received; Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - September 11 , 2006 And whereas the Regions of York and Durham have released, for comment, a Waste EA Study - Comments on Consultant's Draft Report on Preferred Incineration Options which assess four waste management systems to manage the Regions waste, which are; System #1: Mechanical and Biological Treatment with Biogas Recovery and Land filling of Stabilized Materials (recyclables and organics removed from residue - landfill inert residue - Halifax system); System #2a: Thermal Treatment of Mixed Waste with Recovery of Materials from the Ash (incineration of all incoming waste with metal recovery from the ashes; landfill of ash; energy recovery from waste); System #2b: Thermal Treatment of Alternative Fuel (recyclables removed from incoming waste then incineration; landfill of ash; energy recovery from waste); System #2c: Thermal Treatment of Alternative Fuel with Biogas Recovery (recyclables and organics removed from incoming waste then incineration; landfill of ash; energy recovery from waste); And whereas at the May 30,2006 meeting of the Joint EA Waste Management Group Option #2a was chosen as the preferred option with Option #2b included only as part of the future RFP process, Therefore be it resolved that the Report York/Durham Waste EA Study - Comments on Consultant's Draft Report on Preferred Incineration Options which assess four waste management systems to manage the Regions waste be received; And that Council receive staff's May 19, 2006 comments on the York/Durham Waste EA Study - Comments on Consultant's Draft Report on Preferred Incineration Options, supporting Option #1 as the system that provides maximum diversion of non renewable resources and has design flexibility to accommodate future increased diversion and reduced feedstock, and indicating that the maximum diversion of recyclables and non renewable resources out of the residue stream must be the paramount criteria for choosing a preferred long term waste management system; And that the Region be requested that Option #2b be given equal consideration and opportunity for public comment as the preferred Option #2a; Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - September 11 , 2006 And that if Option #2a is pursued, the Region ensure the diversion is sustainable, Le. each municipality take responsibility for achieving a diversion rate of 75%; And that the Region be requested to increase public consultation and communication with the public and interested groups prior to the site selection process; And that a copy of this Report be forwarded to the Region of York, Durham Region, each of the Area Municipalities in the Regions of York and Durham, and the Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch." Resolution #C-360-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item 1-19 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1-41 John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, attaching correspondence from the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation, in response to his request for improvements at the two Highway 401 interchanges in Bowmanville and advising that the Ministry is willing to work in co- operation with the Municipality and the Region of Durham to discuss possible short-term improvements pending the completion of a Preliminary Design Study of Highway 401 from Courtice Road to the Durham boundary. Resolution #C-361-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT Correspondence Item 1- 41 be received for information. "CARRIED" 1-49 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication advising of AMO's submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy regarding Bill 43, The Clean Water Act, expressing concern that municipalities have not been heard on issues fundamental to municipal government including municipal role, extensive new liabilities and lack of stable funding. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - September 11 , 2006 Resolution #C-362-06 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the position of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario concerning Bill 43, The Clean Water Act, be endorsed. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-363-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 21 to D -28, inclusive. "CARRIED" D - 1 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham advising that Regional Council on June 21, 2006, passed the following resolution pertaining to the first meeting of Council and regular meetings of Regional Council and Standing Committees: "a) THAT the Councils of the area municipalities be requested to hold their First Meetings following the municipal elections in November on or before December 5, 2006; b ) THAT subject to the area municipalities agreeing to hold their First Meetings following the municipal elections in November on or before December 5, 2006, the Regional Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to provide for the First Meeting of Regional Council to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters Building, Whitby; c) THAT the newly elected Standing Committees meet on December 12 and 13, 2006 and that a Regional Council meeting be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006; d) THAT the Finance and Administration Committee's regular meeting day of Wednesday remain the same and not be changed; and Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - September 11 , 2006 e ) THAT the Regional Clerk be authorized to approve a meeting schedule for the next term of Regional Council." (To advise that the Municipality of Clarington will schedule their first meeting of Council on Monday, December 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre) 0-2 Steve Lawrence, Certified Indoor Air, Canadian Operations requesting permission to hold the Running Maniacs first 5K and 10K Run as part of Newcastle's Sesquicentennial to take place in conjunction with the Lion's Walk for Guide Dogs on Saturday, October 7' 2006, with all proceeds to be donated to the Lion's Walk for Guide Dogs cause. (Approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 3 Dorothy Mason, President, Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) informing Council on TREB's views of the upcoming requirement for municipal inspections of known marijuana grow houses and hoping that the municipality will protect consumers by making their comprehensive list of grow house addresses publicly available. (Correspondence referred to the Municipal Clerk) o - 4 Virginia Foley requesting Council's assistance to change the Durham Regional Official Plan to allow their farm property on Holt Road to be designated as free for development so they may sell it and retire as they feel the majority of their land has been unfairly designated as open space while the property directly across the road is free for development. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) D - 5 Eileen McLean, Public Health Nurse, Region of Durham advising of the establishment of International Walk to School Day (IWALK), an initiative established to encourage children and parents to become more physically active, increase safe walking routes to schools and to promote cleaner air in communities and requesting October 4, 2006, be proclaimed International Walk to School Day. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - September 11, 2006 D - 6 Lisa McNee Baker, Executive Director, Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington advising during the month of September, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada will launch activities across the country to share the magic of mentoring a child; inviting Clarington residents to visit www.sharealittlemaqic.ca to learn more about mentoring and requesting September 2006 be proclaimed "Mentoring Month". (Proclaimed) D - 7 Mary Tillcock, Organizer, Clarington Terry Fox Run requesting approval for Veridian staff to install the Terry Fox banner across Highway 2 in the west end of Bowmanville from the week of August 7 to September 18, 2006. (Actions of the Municipal Clerk approved in this regard) D - 8 Gail deVries requesting the creation of a Children's Memorial Butterfly Garden in Bowmanville, possibly at the Bowmanville Cemetery, which would provide a place for quiet, peaceful meditation for those who grieve the loss of a child. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) D - 9 911 Ontario Advisory Board (OAB) advising the OAB is in urgent need of operational support and is seeking financial assistance in the form of a small donation from each municipality to allow the Board to continue its work and represent the interest of municipal governments on 911 issues and to continue as the technical and information authority respecting the implementation and operation of 911 Emergency Number systems in Ontario. (To advise of the Municipal Grant Process) D - 10 Ted Watson, expressing concern with Council's decision to have staff review the use of cosmetic pesticides suggesting that concerned individuals be directed to contact the Pesticide Management Review Agency (PMRA), and urging Council to make decisions based on good science and not public opinion. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - September 11 , 2006 D - 11 Arnold Mostert, forwarding a petition in opposition to the proposed relocation of the CN Rail lines to the south as part of the Mill Street CN Rail Subway improvements due to the adverse effect on properties, homes and the neighbourhood at large and requesting the municipality to investigate alternative methods for improving vehicular access to the Port of Newcastle area. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 12 Wm. J. Hasiuk forwarding a copy of a letter to the editor of the newspaper regarding the Farmers' Christmas Parade of Lights advising that he will be traveling on the regular farm parade route established eight years ago to kick off the Christmas season on December 6,2006, and will not be requesting a permit as directed by the Municipality and Durham Regional Police Services. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 13 Karen Evans, President, TESL Durham (Teachers of English as a Second Language) requesting the week of November 12 to 18, 2006, be declared "English as a Second Language Week". (Proclaimed) D - 14 Clay Taylor forwarding comments on the application to amend the Durham Region Official Plan, Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit the expansion of a mineral aggregate operation by 1559300 Ontario Limited (Ron Robinson) and requesting Council delay any decision on the matter to allow sufficient time for interested parties to review information and prepare appropriate responses. (Correspondence referred to the Planning Services Department) D - 15 Sid Ryan, President, CUPE Ontario and Shellie Bird, President, Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC) requesting October 25,2006 be proclaimed as "Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day", and requesting Council to provide financial support for public announcements such as advertising on the side of city buses or other means to reach out to the public. (Proclaimed and to advise of the Municipal Grant Process) D - 16 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Community Care Durham requesting October be proclaimed "Community Support Month" in the Municipality of Clarington. (Proclaimed) Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - September 11 , 2006 D - 17 Greg McDonald, National Co-Ordinator, Recycling Council of Ontario (RCO) requesting October 16 to 22,2006 be proclaimed 'Waste Reduction Week" in Clarington. (Proclaimed) D - 18 Barb Stocking, Project Coordinator, INNRESPONSE, a not-for-profit charity focusing on building communities through arts programs, advising INNRESPONSE is partnering with Soul Carnival, a team of dancers, theater designers and technicians to bring a new musical dance-theatre extravaganza called "Machine Running" to Bowmanville this September, and requesting financial assistance to raise $10,000 in order to access funds allocated through a matching grant from the Ontario Cultural Attraction Fund (OCAF). (To advise of the Municipal Grant Process) D - 19 Betty deHaan, CAG/Clerk, Township of South Stormont, advising Council that the Township of South Stormont, at a meeting held June 28, 2006, passed the following resolution: "Whereas the Township of South Stormont Pesticide/Environmental Committee (PEC) passed Resolution No. 26/06/PEC, recommending that Council petition the government to implement legislation banning the use of pesticides for cosmetic purposes across the country; And Whereas Council supports the PEC in their mandate concerning the protection of health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the Township of South Stormont; And Whereas Council has passed Resolution Nos. 249/01 and 049/03, supporting the education of the harmful effects of pesticides and expressing their desire for a chemical free municipality; And Whereas, realizing the potential danger associated with the use of cosmetic pesticides, the Township has prohibited the use of pesticides on all municipally owned properties; Now Therefore be it resolved that Council petitions the Province to implement legislation to prohibit cosmetic pesticide use completely in the province of Ontario. And further, be it resolved that a copy of this motion be sent to our MPP; the Minister of Environment, Minister of Health and all municipalities." (Correspondence referred to the Director of Operations) Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - September 11, 2006 D - 20 Judy Lewis, Partner & Executive Vice President, Strategic Objectives advising of the 2nd Annual M & M Meat Shops National Family Dinner Night to be held on September 21,2006, requesting a letter of support for this community-based initiative and requesting Council to proclaim September 21,2006 as "National Family Dinner Night". Last year $25,000 was raised for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. (Proclaimed) D - 21 Linda Jansma expressing concern with the residential use of pesticides in Clarington and thanking Council for forming a Committee to study the issue. Resolution #364-06 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Schell THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 be referred to the Director of Operations. "CARRIED" D - 22 Mrs. V. Marshall, Chairman, Ajax Public Library Board advising Council that the Ajax Public Library Board, at a meeting held May 25, 2006, passed the following resolution: "Whereas public libraries in Ontario receive an annual grant from the Province of Ontario to support resource-sharing between libraries and the direct delivery of public library service; And whereas the Ajax Library Services Board recognizes that the public library is the best place in the community to access information in a variety of formats, with the support and expertise of trained staff, AND supports the public library in its endeavours to manage AND share information AND build community capacity in the knowledge- based economy; And whereas the Ajax Public Library Board believes in the importance of the flow of information and collaboration across borders and among municipalities, and supports partnerships between public libraries to achieve a strong public library service in all communities; And whereas the Ajax Public Library Board shares the Province of Ontario's understanding about the importance to the future of the province of a healthy, educated and motivated work force, and the key role of public libraries in delivering this mandate; Council Meeting Minutes - 20- September 11 , 2006 And whereas the Province of Ontario is increasingly regarding libraries as public access points for e-government services, and as distribution points for information to legislation and government programs and services; And whereas the Ajax Public Library Board is vitally interested in the residents of the Town of Ajax having the widest possible access to the growing number of government programs and services to further community aspirations, improve public safety and ensure equitable access to literacy and life long learning opportunities that are central to a growing, vibrant community, and which are the cornerstone of a literate and democratic society; And whereas between 1992 and 2005, the Provincial grant for the Ajax Public library declined 34% from $234,903 to the current $154,654 with similar reductions in funding for all public libraries across the Province; And whereas the Provincial base funding to all public libraries in the Province of Ontario has not been increased since 1999 in spite of significant increases in services, population and operating costs; And whereas the annual Provincial grant for libraries is based on the 1997 statistics from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing for the number of households in a community, calculated using the 1998 rate of $408 per household; Be It Resolved That: 1. The Ajax Public Library Board understands the value and significance of the public library, and its role in creating a dynamic, connected community, and calls on the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister of Culture to: a) recognize the impact of public libraries across Ontario as a vital resource that works across sectors to meet the demands of the new knowledge-based economy, AND supports the future growth and prosperity of Ontario; b) provide increased provincial funding for public libraries, and base the Provincial library grant on an updated and sustainable indexing model; Council Meeting Minutes - 22- September 11 , 2006 D - 24 The Regional Municipality of York advising Council that York Region, at a meeting held June 22,2006, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) predicts that the physician shortage in Ontario will reach 2,347 in 2006 and 2,648 in 2008 in its report entitled Ontario Physician Shortage 2005: seeds of progress, but resource crisis deepening; and, WHEREAS it is estimated that 1.2 million Ontarians are without a Family Physician; the population of Ontario continues to grow and age and this problem will grow worse over time as more physicians retire; and WHEREAS qualified International Medical Graduates (IMGs) can make a valuable contribution to Ontario's health care system, particularly with respect to alleviating the current and predicted future physician shortage; and WHEREAS in York Region, Georgina and East Gwillimbury are designated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care as underserviced areas for Family Physicians; and WHEREAS it is noted that the MOHL TC [in conjunction with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) and Council of Ontario Faculties of Medicine] has recently created up to 200 postgraduate International Medical Graduates training or evaluation positions per year for fully qualified IMGs who are residents of Ontario or require postgraduate training; and WHEREAS internationally trained experienced physicians who currently practice outside of Ontario may be eligible for the new Registration through Practice Assessment Program, (RPA); and WHEREAS The Regional Municipality of York recognizes that although some positive progress has been made, the physician shortage in Ontario necessitates even more progress in this area; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Regional Municipality of York urges the Government of the Province of Ontario and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario take immediate action to: 1. devote more resources to manage the increase in the numbers of International Medical Graduates applying to the IMG Program 2. take action to make the temporary/pilot IMG program permanent and self-sufficient Council Meeting Minutes - 23- September 11 , 2006 3. prevent delays and remove barriers to the assessment of experienced internationally-trained physicians through the RPA program so that they practice in Ontario without unnecessary delays; and THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier of Ontario, the Ontario Minister of Health, the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the CPSO, all municipalities in Ontario, all York Region MPPs and MPs, the Leaders of the Opposition Parties, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada." Resolution #C-367 -06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution of the Region of York concerning physician recruitment be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 25 D. Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising Council that the Township of Uxbridge, at a meeting held June 26,2006, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Council for the Municipality of Uxbridge received a report from the Council Representative for Physicians Recruitment Task Force of Uxbridge stating that it is still very difficult to attain physicians and specialists to address our doctor shortages. Our hospital and our community can not function properly without these health care providers; AND WHEREAS Uxbridge Township has been designated under serviced by MOHL TC; AND WHEREAS we have developed strategies to address our shortage; AND WHEREAS this is a Provincial and Federal concern; AND WHEREAS it is recommended that the Government of Ontario and Canada act expediently to resolve this shortage of physicians in our region and beyond; NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that the Municipality of Uxbridge asks the Provincial and Federal governments to work together to provide more spaces in our medical universities and to provide financial commitments to fulfill these critical shortages; Council Meeting Minutes - 24- September 11, 2006 AND FURTHER THAT the physician evaluation and recertification program for doctors and specialists trained outside of Canada as well as Canadian trained doctors wishing to return to practice in Canada be closely examined and streamlined so that these qualified individuals can be facilitated to fill these critical shortages without undue hardship, long wait times or financial burdens. AND FURTHER that this recommendation be forwarded to other municipalities in Ontario for support, the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Health, all Durham MPs and MPPs and all Durham Municipalities." Resolution #C-368-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the resolution of the Township of Uxbridge concerning physician recru itment be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 26 Sandra Krane, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising Council that the City of Oshawa, at a meeting held June 12, 2006, passed the following resolution: ''Whereas Oshawa and surrounding communities are economically dependent on a vibrant auto assembly and parts industry; and, Whereas investment and production in the North American auto industry have been severely undermined by a one-way flow of imported vehicles from offshore; and, Whereas Canada cu rrently imports $150 worth of automotive products from Korea, for each $1 of automotive products we sell in Korea. Therefore be it resolved that the Government of Canada cancel negotiations for a free trade agreement with Korea, which would worsen the one-way flow of automotive products into our market; and, Be it further resolved that future trade agreements require that offshore markets purchase substantial volumes of finished vehicles and auto parts from North America, as a condition of their continued access to our own automotive market; and, Be it further resolved that this resolution be forwarded to Members of Parliament and Members of the Ontario Provincial Assembly representing the Durham Region and Mayors that are members of the Automobile Investment Committee." Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - September 11 , 2006 2. A copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Culture, the Association of Municipalities, The Region of Durham, all area library boards, and local members of the legislation; and 3. The Ajax Public Library Board circulate this resolution to the Ontario Library Association and the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries, requesting their support for this resolution." Resolution #C-365-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolution of the Ajax Public Library Board concerning funding for public libraries be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 23 Meaghen Reid, Legislative Administration, Executive Services, Town of Milton, advising Council that the Town of Milton, at a meeting held June 19, 2006, passed the following resolution: "THAT report CS-054-06 be received for information; AND THAT the Province of Ontario review the adequacy of the existing aggregate fee structure of .04 cents per tonne received by local municipalities from the Ministry of Natural Resources and consider adjusting the fee using the Statistics Canada Construction Price Statistics; AND THAT this report be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario with an interest in the extractive industry for support." Resolution #C-366-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Town of Milton be advised of Council's earlier resolution with respect to aggregate fee structures. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 25- September 11, 2006 Resolution #C-369-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the resolution of the City of Oshawa concerning the Free Trade Agreement with Korea be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 27 Laura Moy, Director, Staff Services/Clerk, The Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh advising Council that the Town of Tecumseh, at a meeting held June 13, 2006, passed the following resolution: 'WHEREAS the Ontario Mayors for Automotive Investment (OMAI) represent the vast majority of Ontario Communities with a significant automotive assembly and/or parts industry; and WHEREAS the OMAI represents local and area communities in which the auto parts and auto assembly industry produced: . over 2.6 million vehicles in 2005; and . 1 in 6 vehicles produced in North America in 2005; . with a total value of $99 Billion in 2005; and WHEREAS the OMAI represents communities that are home to approximately 138,000 thousand employees who work in the auto assembly and auto parts sectors; and WHEREAS investment and production by the North American auto industry could be restricted by a one way flow of imported vehicles from some offshore jurisdictions; and WHEREAS increased foreign direct investment and the free flow of traded goods and services in all sectors, is essential to the future economic growth of Ontario and Canada; and. WHEREAS Canada currently imports $150 worth of automotive products from Korea, for each $1 of automotive products we sell in Korea; and THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Government of Canada cancel negotiations for a free trade agreement with Korea which would result in a further negative impact on the one way flow of automotive products into our market; Council Meeting Minutes - 26- September 11, 2006 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that future trade agreements require that offshore markets purchase substantial volumes of finished vehicles and auto parts from North America, and/or investment in design, parts manufacturing and assembly facilities in Canada, as a condition of their continued access to our own automotive market; AND FURTHERMORE BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be circulated to the Prime Minister, Chair of the OMAI, MPP's, MP's, FCM, AMO, and Ontario municipalities." Resolution #C-370-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the Town of Tecumseh be advised of Council's previous resolution with respect to the Free Trade Agreement with Korea. "CARRIED" D - 28 Kerry Costello, Acting Clerk, Town of Smiths Falls, advising Council that the Town of Smith Falls, at a meeting held July 17, 2006, passed the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Province previously cancelled the re-assessment of properties that affected the 2005 municipal taxes; AND WHEREAS this resulted in a doubling up of the inflationary factor as it applied to the assessments that determined the 2006 municipal taxes; AND WHEREAS the Province has recently announced the cancellation of property re-assessments for the years 2006 and 2007 which affects the taxation years 2007 and 2008; AND WHEREAS the stated reason for the cancellation is to give the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation time to implement the Provincial Ombudsman's report; AND WHEREAS neither the Ombudsman's report nor Provincial announcements on the subject have indicated that there will be any changes to the Market Value System as a whole; AND WHEREAS if no changes are made to the basic Market Value System then the assessments that effect the 2009 Municipal Taxes will reflect a tripling of the inflationary factor. Council Meeting Minutes - 27- September 11 , 2006 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Smith Falls requests that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario take the position that the Province either commit to a thorough review of the whole Market Value Assessment system during this cancellation period or that in the best long-term interests of the taxpayers of Ontario the re-assessment for 2006 and 2007 take place as originally planned so ratepayers will not have to contend with three years worth of inflation all at once in 2009; AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to the Premier of the Province of Ontario, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Norm Sterling and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario." Resolution #C-371-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item 1- 28 be received for information. "CARRIED" MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report - September 5, 2006 Resolution #C-372-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of September 5,2006 be approved, with the exception of Item #8. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 28- September 11 , 2006 Item #8 Resolution #C-373-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-096-06 be received; THAT Council request the Region to delete Supplemental Attachment 1 - Requested Changes to the Greenbelt; THAT in the event that Regional Council resolves to incorporate a Supplemental Attachment on the Greenbelt, any changes proposed in the Municipality of Clarington be deleted; THAT, with the exception of the lands on the east side of Bowmanville (Ridge Pine Park lands), Council request the Region to postpone any decision on Future Growth Areas either by Supplemental Attachment 2 or new policies on Future Growth Areas, until the implementation and conformity exercise on the Growth Plan in order to allow the Region and area municipalities the opportunity to assess the impacts of the Growth Plan on land requirements, urban form, and the opportunities for creating transit supportive, complete communities; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham, area municipalities in Durham Region, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and Renewal and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any interested party listed in this report. "CARRIED AS AMENDED lATER IN THE MEETING" (SEE FOllOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #C-374-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-373-06 be amended by deleting the fourth paragraph and replacing it with the following paragraphs: "THAT the Region of Durham be requested not to include Future Growth Areas to recognize priorities for future urban boundary expansions until the implementation of the conformity exercise for the Provincial Growth Plan in order to allow the Region and area municipalities the opportunity to assess the impacts of the Provincial Growth Plan on land requirements, urban form and intensification opportunities for creating transit supportive complete communities; Council Meeting Minutes - 29- September 11 , 2006 THAT in the event the Region of Durham resolves to include Future Growth Areas to recognize priorities for future urban boundary expansions, that no lands be so designated in the Municipality of Clarington with the exception of the lands on the east side of Bowmanville (Ridge Pine Park lands) in recognition that these lands are 'grandfathered' under the Places to Grow legislation." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-373-06 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-375-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor MacArthur THAT the delegation of Richard Ward be referred to the Chief Administrative Officer. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Robinson expressed his thanks to Fred Horvath, Director of Operations and his staff for their assistance during the Orono Fair this past weekend. Councillor Trim raised a concern with respect to the traffic signals on King Street East at Strathaven Lifecare Centre and the amount of time provided to allow for pedestrians to cross the street. He requested the Director of Engineering Services to investigate this matter with the Regional Municipality of Durham. Resolution #C-376-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider verbal reports from the Solicitor and Director of Planning Services concerning confidential legal matters. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-377-06 Moved by Councillor Schell, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the actions taken during the "closed" session of Council be ratified. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 30- September 11 , 2006 BY-LAWS Resolution #C-378-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2006-170 to 2006-178, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time: "CARRIED" 2006-170 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Murray Visser) 2006-171 Being a by-law to enter into an amending agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Clarington), the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope (Port Hope), and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada as represented by the Minister of Natural Resources (Canada) 2006-172 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plan 40M-2214 from Part Lot Control (Kaitlin Group Ltd.) 2006-173 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-145, a By-law respecting the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors 2006-174 Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highways, assume them for public use and name them 2006-175 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Ontario Realty Corporation to enter into agreement for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON 2006-176 Being a by-law to designate the Beech Avenue block as a Heritage Conservation District and to repeal By-law 2006-102 2006-177 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Shell Products Ltd.) 2006-178 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of an amendment to the Principles of Understanding between Halloway Holdings Limited and the Municipality of Clarington dated March 1, 2006 Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - September 11 , 2006 Resolution #C-379-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2006-170 to 2006-178, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-380-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-179 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 11 th day of September, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-381-06 Moved by Councillor MacArthur, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-179 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-382-06 Moved by Councillor Pingle, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 8: 1 0 p.m. "CARRIED" /.. --...- /' MA~Jh ~ /-7- /- _ M-~ - C KtlAL0