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Council Meeting Minutes
DECEMBER 18, 2006
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 18, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in
the Council Chambers.
Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until
7:20 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana
Solicitor, D. Hefferon, attended from 7:45 p.m.
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 7:20 p.m.
Manager of Special Projects, Planning Services, F. Langmaid,
attended until 8:44 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 7:20 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 7:20 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect
to the “closed” Council minutes of October 16, 2006.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-473-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 16, 2006, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - December 18, 2006
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest pertaining to the “closed” session
minutes of October 16, 2006, and refrained from discussion and voting on the matter.
Councillor Hooper owns property in downtown Bowmanville.
Resolution #C-474-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the minutes of the first meeting of Council held on December 4, 2006, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-475-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved as per the
agenda, with the exception of Correspondence Items I - 14 and I - 18.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated September 6,
2006.
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated September 19,
2006.
I - 3 Minutes of the Physician Recruitment Committee dated
September 28, 2006.
I - 4 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated October 4, 2006.
I - 5 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area dated October 10, 2006.
I - 6 Minutes of the Santa Claus Parade dated October 10 and 23, and
November 15, 2006.
I - 7 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
October 19, 2006.
I - 8 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
November 21, 2006.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - December 18, 2006
I - 9 Meeting Notes of the Port Granby Discussion Group dated
October 11, 2006.
I - 10 Laura F. Fraser, Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch Tournament
Fundraiser, thanking Council for their generous donation to this year’s
fundraising event in memory of Mitchell Fraser, which raised $21,000
for Sick Kids Hospital and advising of plans for another tournament in
May 2007.
I - 11 Seanna Dempsey, Senior Development Officer, SickKids Foundation,
thanking Council for providing a grant for use of hall in the amount of
$1478.31 in support of the Mitchell Fraser Memorial Slo-Pitch
Tournament fundraising event, aiding research into neuroblastoma, a
deadly childhood cancer of the nervous system.
I - 12 Jim Hankinson, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation
(OPG), forwarding OPG’s semi-annual performance report “It’s All
About Performance” providing updates on OPG’s key projects,
operations and objectives.
I - 13 Judy Lewis, Co-founder & Executive Vice President, Strategic
Objectives, thanking Council on behalf of M & M Meat Shops for
supporting the second annual National Family Dinner Night which
raised more than $27,000 for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of
Canada and advising of next year’s National Family Dinner Night to
be held September 20, 2007.
I - 15 George A. Daniels, Fund Development Coordinator, Canadian Red
Cross, Region of Durham Branch, thanking Council for its generous
donation of $4,300 in support of the Canadian Red Cross Disaster
Management Program.
I – 16 Gordon Barrie, 2006 Senior of the Year Award recipient, expressing
appreciation to Clarington Council for presenting him with the 2006
Senior of the Year Award and commemorative plaque.
I - 17 Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, The Terry Fox Run for Cancer
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Research, advising the 26 Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope
raised over $82,000 for cancer research through the efforts of
participants and thanking the Municipality of Clarington Council and
staff for support given to ‘Run Day’ making it a successful, safe and
enjoyable day for everyone.
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I - 19 Kathy Coulthart-Dewey, CMO, President, and Martin deRond, AMCT,
Chair, AMCTO Zone 4, Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks
and Treasurers of Ontario, (AMCTO) outlining how AMCTO can assist
municipal professionals with implementation of effective municipal
administration through the Association’s ongoing professional
development, education and government relations initiatives and
encouraging Council to support staff’s continued education and
professional development and attendance at future AMCTO Zone 4
meetings.
I - 20 John O’Toole, M.P.P., Durham, forwarding correspondence received
from the Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation in
response the Township of Essa’s resolution supporting the use of
cables or chains on road service vehicles and advising that the
Ontario Good Roads Association has decided not to prepare a
business case to assess tire chain usage at this time but that
endorsement for the resolution will be considered when the Ministry of
Transportation’s policy on chains, cables and studded tires is
reviewed.
I - 21 Mike Colle, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration,
forwarding program criteria, eligibility requirements and nomination
forms for Ontario’s Volunteer Recognition Programs, programs to
recognize exceptional individuals through The Ontario Volunteer
Service Awards, The Outstanding Achievement Awards for
Voluntarism in Ontario, and the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers,
and advising the deadline for submission is January 15, 2007.
I - 22 John Gerretsen, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
forwarding reporting requirements for the 2006 Municipal
Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) and requesting staff
inform the local Municipal Services Office when results have been
published. The correspondence indicates the Ministry is also working
in partnership with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
to develop a web-based query and analysis tool that will make it
possible for municipalities to extract and analyze MPMP and FIR
results and to see how they compare with others.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - December 18, 2006
I - 23 Pierre Paquette, Oak Ridges Moraine Symposium Coordinator, The
Moraine. For Life., forwarding details of the 2007 Moraine for Life
Awards, awards presented annually to individuals, organizations or
agencies that have contributed significantly to improving the ecology
and hydrology of the moraine and social well-being of people who live
and work on or downstream the Oak Ridges Moraine and inviting
nominations for the following categories: Community Champion,
Municipal Leadership, Collaborative Efforts and Pro-active
Approaches. The deadline for submission is January 15, 2007.
I - 14 Gerri Lynn O’Connor, Mayor, Township of Uxbridge, forwarding
correspondence to the Honourable Leona Dombrowksy, Minister of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), regarding the vacant
Regional Information Coordinator (RIC) position in the Regional
OMAFRA Office in Lindsay, the critical role of the RIC position; and,
the need to fill the position as soon as possible in order to adequately
market resources and facilitate delivery of pertinent information to the
agriculture and rural sectors in Central and Eastern Ontario.
Resolution #C-476-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item 1 - 14 from the Township of Uxbridge concerning the
vacant Regional Information Coordinator position be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
I - 18 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication,
advising Bill 14, The Access to Justice Act, passed Third Reading in
the Legislature on October 19, 2006, and advising the Act will regulate
paralegals and reform the justice of the peace system; update the
Provincial Offences Act, the Limitations Act, 2002, and the Courts of
Justice Act; ensure a more open and transparent appointment
process for justices of the peace; and, help solve the current critical
shortage of JP’s.
Resolution #C-477-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I – 18 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - December 18, 2006
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-478-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 8 to D - 16, inclusive.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Ian D. Macnab, CAO, Kawartha Conservation, forwarding copies of the
Kawartha Region Conservation Authority 2007 budget for municipal
review. (Copy of 2007 Budget forwarded to Members of Council under
separate cover)
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Finance/Treasurer)
D - 2 Lindsay Balment, Coordinator, Fundraising Events, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada, Ontario Division, requesting permission to hold the
2007 Super Cities Walk for MS in Bowmanville on Sunday, April 15,
2007; attaching a map of the two routes including a request to use
sidewalks and to post a Banner above the roadway leading into
downtown Bowmanville four weeks prior to the walk; and, advising
additional insurance has been obtained and a permit has been
requested from the Region of Durham for use of Liberty Street as part
of the Walk.
(Approved to install banner and use
sidewalks provided the organizers
obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from
the Engineering Services Department)
D - 3 Laurie Lazenby, Secretary, Navy League of Canada, Bowmanville
Branch, Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps thanking Council for
honouring their prior requests for Tag Days and requesting permission
to hold Sea Cadet tagging at selected businesses April 26, 27 and 28
and September 27, 28 and 29, 2007, noting proceeds raised from the
two events help raise funds for the local corps and to pay for cadet
functions.
(Tag Days for April 26, 27 and 28 and
September 27, 29 and 29, 2007,
approved)
D - 4 Lynne Gray, BScN, RN, Public Health Nurse, Injury Prevention
Program, Region of Durham Health Department, requesting April 23 to
29, 2007, be proclaimed “Injury Prevention Week”.
(Proclaimed)
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - December 18, 2006
D - 5 John Connolly, A/Director General, Community Development and
Partnerships Directorate, Human Resources and Social Development
Canada, forwarding nomination brochures for the 2007 Thérèse
Casgrain Volunteer Award, an award presented annually to one
Canadian man and one Canadian woman who have contributed
significantly to the advancement of a social cause and the well-being
of their fellow Canadians and advising the deadline for submission is
February 1, 2007.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the
local newspapers)
D - 6 Kim Wildman, P2P Program Coordinator, Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Ontario, Durham Region Office, requesting February 2007 be
proclaimed “Heart and Stroke Month” and requesting to fly their flag
during the month of February.
(Proclaimed and permission granted to
fly the Heart and Stroke flag at the
Municipal Administrative Centre)
D - 7 Jeanne McFarland and Donna Metcalf-Woo, Event Organizers,
Clarington Polar Bear Swim, requesting approval for members of
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Clarington Fire Station 2 to attend the 5 Annual Clarington Polar Bear
Swim to be held January 1, 2007, at the Newcastle Waterfront to raise
awareness of the need for organ and tissue donations and to support
the Canadian Liver Foundation. In 2006, a donation of $4400 was
presented to the Canadian Liver Foundation.
(Request approved for members of
Clarington Fire Station 2 to attend the
Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2007)
D - 8 Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., Oxford, forwarding a sample resolution
calling upon the Provincial government to expedite the promised
Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery review in order to
balance the delivery of service with the ability to pay and to take action
to protect municipalities and ratepayers from increased property taxes
or significant reductions in service; and, requesting Clarington Council
to the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the gap between the transfers from the province and the
cost of social programs is growing and is now estimated by the
Association of Municipalities at over $3 Billion; and
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WHEREAS delays in balancing the cost of delivering services with the
ability to pay are resulting in delayed maintenance of infrastructure,
reduced municipal services and property tax increases across the
province;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in the opinion of the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington that the provincial government’s currently
proposed Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review
(which will not be completed until February 2008, after the next
provincial election) is needlessly drawn out and that a full review to
balance the delivery of service with the ability to pay should be
completed much more expediently, in order to avoid hitting taxpayers
with unsustainable property tax hikes or significant reductions in
service.”
Resolution #C-479-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from Ernie Hardeman, M.P.P., Oxford concerning the
Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Service Delivery Review be endorsed
.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Janet Beckett, City Clerk, City of Port Colborne, advising Council that
the City of Port Colborne, at a meeting held August 28, 2006, passed
the following resolution:
“WHEREAS, MPAC currently has an annual budget of approximately
$146 million dollars;
AND WHEREAS, the taxpayers of Niagara pay approximately $5
million a year towards this annual budget including $200,000 from the
taxpayers of Port Colborne;
AND WHEREAS, MPAC is now requesting a $16 million dollar
increase (or 11%) to their overall budget to hire an additional 225 staff
and establish a larger bureaucracy;
AND WHEREAS, the additional funding will do nothing to fix the root of
the problems facing the present assessment program for property
values and provide no relief to the taxpayer;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the
Corporation of The City of Port Colborne hereby objects to any further
downloading of costs for MPAC to the local taxpayer and hereby urges
the Provincial government to take immediate action and fix the flaws of
the property assessment system;
AND FURTHER, that Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario,
Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Tim Hudak, MPP, Peter Kormos,
MPP, Kim Craitor, MPP, Jim Bradley MPP, AMO and FCM, Regional
Council and all municipalities in the Niagara Region be so advised.”
Resolution #C-480-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D – 9 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 10 Martin de Rond, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of
Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax, at a meeting held
October 23, 2006, passed the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the Town of Ajax Official Plan establishes provisions
aimed at protecting and preserving its supply of employment lands;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax recently completed an Employment
Report that indicates that the municipality requires all of its designated
employment lands in order to provide for a balanced community;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax is further amending its Official Plan
in order to prevent the conversion of employment lands to retail and/or
residential land uses;
AND WHEREAS the Region of Durham Official Plan contains
provisions which indicate that Regional Council shall prevent the
consumption of employment lands intended for industrial uses by
commercial uses;
AND WHEREAS it is imperative that the Town's long-term supply of
designated employment lands is not jeopardized;
AND WHEREAS other municipalities within the Province have
experienced pressure to convert employment lands to non-
employment uses;
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AND WHEREAS the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) came into
effect on March 1, 2005 which indicates that planning authorities shall
promote economic development and competitiveness by providing for
an appropriate mix and range of employment uses to meet long-term
needs and a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range
and choice of suitable sites for employment uses and protecting and
preserving employment areas for current and future uses;
AND WHEREAS the Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal has
since issued the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe on
June 16, 2006 which considers major retail uses to be non-
employment uses, and that the municipal conversion of employment
lands would only be permissible following a municipal comprehensive
review;
AND WHEREAS Bill 51, being an Act to amend the Planning Act, the
Conservation Land Act and other related amendments to other Acts,
received Royal Assent on October 19, 2006 and, further, that sections
1 to 19, subsection 20 (3), sections 21 to 28, section 31 and
subsection 33(1) come into force on a day to be named by
proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor;
AND WHEREAS Bill 51 includes instruments whereby appeals to the
Ontario Municipal Board in respect of amendments to official plans and
zoning by-laws involving the conversion of designated employment
lands to non-employment uses are restricted, including that there shall
be no right of appeal in respect of a municipality's refusal or failure to
adopt or approve such an amendment application;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has recently spent over $700,000 to
defend its position before the Ontario Municipal Board in relation to
private applications to convert a significant component of its
employment lands to non-employment uses;
AND WHEREAS the Town has appealed a Decision of the Ontario
Municipal Board under Section 43 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act,
and has further requested leave to appeal such Decision to the Ontario
Divisional Court under Section 96 of the Ontario Municipal Board Act,
at considerable further expense, in order to defend the Town's
interests with respect to the conversion of a significant component of
its employment lands;
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AND WHEREAS Section 70.5 (1)(a) of Bill 51 establishes that the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing may make regulations
providing for transitional matters respecting matters or proceedings
that were commenced before or after the effective date, and further
that a regulation may be retroactive to December 12, 2005;
AND WHEREAS on October 16, 2006 two further significant
applications have been advanced on other strategically vital
employment lands within the Town proposing conversion to major
retail uses;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Ajax hereby
requests the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to include as an
effective date for the Regulations for Bill 51 to be December 12, 2005,
being the date of First Reading;
AND FURTHER THAT the Lieutenant Governor be requested to
proclaim Bill 51 in its entirety immediately;
AND FURTHER THAT the Lieutenant Governor be requested forthwith
to include as the date for Bill 51 to come into full force and effect to be
December 12, 2005, being the date of First Reading;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities
in Ontario requesting endorsement;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of
Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Minister
of Public Infrastructure Renewal.”
Resolution #C-481-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Town of Ajax concerning Bill 51, An Act to Amend
the Planning Act, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 11 Victoria Leskie, Clerk, County of Prince Edward, advising Council that
the County of Prince Edward, passed the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the County of Prince Edward 2006 levy from the Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is in the amount of
$380,000.00 which represents 2.0% of the ratepayers tax billing; and
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WHEREAS property assessment changes have created confusion and
disruption to ratepayers and municipalities across Ontario which
resulted in significant expense to municipalities in an effort to assist its
ratepayers; and
WHEREAS on March 28, 2006 the Ontario Ombudsman released a
report which dealt with improving MPAC's assessment methodology
and appeal processes making 22 recommendations; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario announced that property tax
reassessments by MPAC would be cancelled and property
assessments would be frozen for the next two years to allow for the
implementation of the Ombudsman's recommendations to Ontario's
property assessment system;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the County of Prince
Edward notify the Minister of Finance that it will freeze payments to
MPAC at the 2006 rate until it is determined that MPAC has
implemented changes that will result in an improved and strong,
functioning system that is fair to all Ontarians, and that this resolution
be circulated to our MPP, MPAC, the Ontario Ombudsman, and all
other municipalities in Ontario for support.”
Resolution #C-482-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the County of Prince Edward concerning freezing of
payments to MPAC, be endorsed.
“MOTION LOST”
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
Resolution #C-483-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D – 11 be referred to the Director of
Finance/Treasurer.
“CARRIED”
D - 12 Linda M. Ringler, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Chisholm, advising
Council that the Township of Chisholm, at a meeting held
October 24, 2006, passed the following resolution:
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“WHEREAS ratepayers in the Corporation of the Township of
Chisholm have brought their concerns to the attention of the Township
council: and
WHEREAS the present methodology of applying the current "fair
market system" of property taxation has created hardships for low,
fixed income and senior ratepayers; and
WHEREAS ratepayers have in effect been penalized for taking pride in
and improving their properties; and
WHEREAS many working families and seniors will be forced out of
their homes due to the effects of the mysterious and unfair MPAC
property assessments; and
WHEREAS a more simple and fairer method of assessment would be
far less expensive to maintain which will reduce every Ontario
Municipality's cost of operation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of Ontario
freeze the base assessment for Ontario Municipalities at 2005 as
passed by resolution of the Corporation of the Town of Niagara-on-
the-Lake on June 12, 2006 and supported by the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Chisholm Resolution Number 2006-
287 on June 27,2006,
AND FURTHER that future property assessments increase only upon
the sale of a property thus protecting all ratepayers and, in particular
vulnerable ratepayers, from unfair taxation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Premier of the Province, the Minister of Finance, the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, MPP Monique Smith, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario Municipalities
requesting their support.”
Resolution #C-484-06
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Township of Chisholm concerning freezing the
property tax base assessment, be endorsed.
“WITHDRAWN”
Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - December 18, 2006
Resolution #C-485-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 12 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 Pat Pilgrim, CAO/Clerk, Township of Madawaska Valley, advising
Council that the Township of Madawaska Valley, at a meeting held
November 6, 2006, passed the following resolution:
“WHEREAS ongoing cuts to medical admissions has created a doctor
shortage in Ontario; and
WHEREAS these cuts in admissions are a direct result of provincial
funding cuts to medical schools and training centers in Ontario. This
has resulted in lower numbers of medical practitioners graduating to
work in the medical care field in Ontario; and
WHEREAS these lower numbers entering the career of medical care
givers have resulted in a drastic shortage of caregivers in all areas of
Ontario; and
WHEREAS this shortage has resulted in greater competition by
medical boards to secure the lower number of graduates to fill the
many places in need of medical practitioners; and
WHEREAS foreign trained doctors are still not being accepted in large
numbers to practice under the guidelines as set forth by the Ontario
College of Physicians and Surgeons; and
WHEREAS local boards by being forced into this competition without
the resources to compete in this new field of "Free Agency" buying of
medical personnel are asking local municipalities to fund this hideous
practice; and
WHEREAS recruiting doctors to (re)locate to rural Ontario is becoming
increasingly more difficult; and
WHEREAS as medical funding and education funding are mandates
the province has steadfastly and enthusiastically administrated and in
the best interest of Ontario residents this should continue to be a
provincially funded system; and
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Township of
Madawaska Valley requests that the government of Ontario take
immediate action both administratively and fiscally to resolve the
medical care practitioner shortage in Ontario.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be circulated
to all municipalities in Ontario for their consideration of support.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be forwarded
to A.M.O. for its consideration and subsequent action on behalf of the
supporting municipalities, and to John Yakabuski, MPP and George
Smitherman, Health and Long-Term Care Minister.”
Resolution #C-486-06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 13 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 14 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional
Municipality of Durham requesting Council to nominate a
representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
(DEAC) for the 2006-2010 term and forwarding a list of interested
persons for consideration.
Resolution #C-487-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
D - 15 Confidential Correspondence regarding a personnel matter.
Resolution #C-488-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Confidential Correspondence Item D - 15 be referred to the end of the
agenda to be considered during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
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D - 16 D. Bowen, Deputy Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham requesting
that Clarington Council reconfirm the appointment of Laura Tyler
(citizen member) to the Durham Trail Coordinating Committee (DTCC)
and appoint a new Council representative. The endorsement of a
Regional Trail Network by Regional Council and the Councils of the
Area Municipalities in 2006 fulfilled part of the Committee’s mandate;
the next step is for the DTCC to facilitate the implementation of the
approved Trail Network by identifying potential funding and partnership
opportunities. It is anticipated that this objective can be met in 2007.
Ms. Tyler has indicated her interest in continuing to serve until the
Committee’s mandate has been fulfilled.
Resolution #C-489-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the appointment of Laura Tyler (citizen member) to the Durham Trail
Coordinating Committee (DTCC) be re-confirmed.
“CARRIED”
MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report –
December 11, 2006
Resolution #C-490-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of
December 11, 2006 be approved with the exception of Item #6.
“CARRIED”
Item #6
Resolution #C-491-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-119-06 be received for information;
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THAT Hydro One be requested to provide a presentation to Council and meet with
affected residents at a location within Clarington prior to finalizing the Notice of
Completion of the Environmental Study Report;
THAT Hydro One and the Ministry of the Environment be forwarded a copy of Report
PSD-119-06; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-119-06 and any delegation be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Report #2 – Report CLD-026-06 – Confidential Personnel Matter
Report #3 – Confidential Verbal Report from the CAO and the Director of Finance –
Personnel Matter
Report #4 - Confidential from the Solicitor and Director of Planning Services –
Property Matters
Resolution #C-492-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Reports #2, #3 and #4 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered
during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-493-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2006-216 to 2006-229, inclusive, and
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time.
“CARRIED”
2006-216 Being a by-law to establish Members of Council as Chair of
Departments and to repeal By-law 2003-178
2006-217 Being a by-law to appoint an acting Head of Council to act in the
place of the Head of Council for the Municipality of Clarington and
to repeal By-law 2003-177
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2006-218 Being a by-law to require the payment of fees for information and
services provided by the Municipality of Clarington and for
prescribing the amount of such fees and to amend By-law 96-032,
as amended
2006-219 Being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Recreational
Purpose Licence Agreement with Canadian National Railway
Company, the owner Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession
former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of
Clarington, Region of Durham
2006-220 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Hardy Stevenson & Associates
limited, Toronto, Ontario, to enter into an agreement for Consulting
Services, Port Granby Long-Term Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Management
2006-221 Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-222 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington and
to name them
2006-223 Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-224 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-225 Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-226 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2006-227 Being a by-law to repeal By-law 99-90, as amended, and to
amend By-laws 91-20 and 93-161, as amended, a by-law to
licence, regulate and prohibit certain animals or classes thereof
within the limits of the Municipality of Clarington, or defined areas
therein
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2006-228 Being a by-law to licence, regulate and govern kennels in the
Municipality of Clarington
2006-229 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Ron Robinson Limited,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Courtice
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Resolution #C-494-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2006-216 to 2006-229, inclusive, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-495-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting be “closed” to consider Correspondence Items D - 14 and D - 15
and Reports #2, #3 and #4.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:25 p.m.
Resolution #C-496-06
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the actions taken during the “closed” session of Council be ratified.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE
D - 14 A.L. Georgieff, M.C.I.P., R.P.P., Commissioner of Planning, Regional
Municipality of Durham requesting Council to nominate a
representative to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee
(DEAC) for the 2006-2010 term and forwarding a list of interested
persons for consideration.
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December 18, 2006
Resolution #C-497 -06
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Kim Murray and Peter Klose be nominated to the Durham Environmental
Advisory Committee (DEAC) for the 2006-2010 term on behalf of the Municipality of
Clarington.
"CARRIED"
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting and refrained from
discussion and voting on the Confirming By-law.
Resolution #C-498-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2006-230 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
18th day of December, 2006, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-499-06
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2006-230 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-500-06
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:30 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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