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Council Meeting Minutes
FEBRUARY 12, 2007
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 12, 2007, 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
8:53 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:53 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 8:53 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:53 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano, attended until 8:50 p.m.
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:50 p.m.
Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 8:50 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-060-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 29, 2007, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - February 12, 2007
PRESENTATIONS
Marion Saunders, Chair, Board of Trustees and Brian Lemon, CEO, Lakeridge Health
addressed Council presenting a brief history of the formation of the Lakeridge Health
Hospital Network, a health-care system providing service to approximately 500,000
people from three acute hospital sites, two specialty hospitals and 15 satellite sites
across Durham Region. Marion Saunders overviewed Lakeridge Health’s Services
Plan and identified types of services and where patients would receive treatment
within the healthcare network. Brian Lemon reviewed the growing funding gap in
health care between hospitals in the 905 area and hospitals within Metro Toronto. He
also provided information on recent funding, and operational and governance reviews
at Lakeridge Health. Marion Saunders summarized the importance of the Annual
Membership Campaign and urged members of the public to purchase a membership
and become involved in the hospital.
Doug Allingham, President, Totten Sims Hubicki Associates and Dan Remollino,
Project Manager, Ministry of Transportation, addressed Council providing an update
on the 407 East Environmental Assessment. Through use of a PowerPoint
presentation, Doug Allingham reviewed the EA study schedule, highlighted results of
the environmental field investigations, provided general comments from the Public
Information Centres, and overviewed the route alternative assessment process.
Mr. Allingham outlined the preferred transportation alternative, the process for
generating and screening route alternatives and factors, criteria for evaluation of short
list of route alternatives and next steps in the process.
Councillor Trim reiterated his concern with the effects the link will have on local and
regional roads in Clarington and the need to secure on-going funding from the Ministry
of Transportation.
In response to questions, Doug Allingham stated that although January 24, 2007, was
listed as a cut-off date for comments, they have been accepting comments on an on-
going basis and will be addressing concerns throughout the course of the study. It is
also their intention to provide updates to Council at critical stages in the process.
DELEGATIONS
Tom Herd addressed Council concerning Item 9 of Report #1 regarding the all-way
stop control requested for the intersection of Edward Street and Ruddell Road.
Mr. Herd expressed appreciation to Council for acting proactively in implementing the
stop-control which will address concerns of the neighbourhood and school and will
assist in preventing accidents resulting from increased traffic as a result of new
development.
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - February 12, 2007
Richard Ward addressed Council concerning Item 1b of Report #1 concerning the
February 5, 2007, General Purpose and Administration Committee’s decision to
receive his delegation on campaign contributions and Coug’s Development for
information. Mr. Ward requested an investigation into the controlling shares of the two
corporations in question.
In response to a question, Mr. Ward advised the matter has not been heard by the
Courts as he requires this information to proceed.
Bob Annaert advised prior to the meeting that he would not be speaking.
Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Council appointments to Boards and
Committees expressing concern that the policy as recommended by staff calling for
screening of candidates was not adopted. Ms. Racansky stated of particular concern
to her were the appointments to the 407 Committee where she is of the opinion that
there will be gaps in community representation. Ms. Racansky requested Council
reiterate its position to the Ministry of Transportation to re-examine 407 links to
incorporate new information on sensitivity. She outlined specific issues that need
addressing including species at risk, contaminated and waste sites, and the access to
existing businesses and new Energy Park. Ms. Racansky requested Council to
establish an Environmental Advisory Committee to provide advice to Council
concerning the preservation of natural areas in Clarington.
Resolution #C-061-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the delegation of Stephen Oelkers be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during the “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-062-07
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 Item I - 5.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
A01.CE January 16, 2007
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - February 12, 2007
I - 2 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated
A01.TY January 25, 2007
I - 3 Gloria Kovach, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
A01.FC (FCM) advising on February 14, 2007, FCM will issue the Green
Municipal Fund (GMF) Request for Proposals for financing to support
municipal solid waste diversion projects. The Green Municipal Fund
will award up to $10 million in low interest loans and $2.5 million in
grants to fund exceptional waste diversion projects. Details of the
RFP requirements and processes will be available on-line at
www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca after February 14, 2007. The
deadline to submit an Intent to Apply is March 14, 2007.
I - 4 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the City of
C10.GE Oshawa on January 15, 2007, passed the following resolution
pertaining to the method of election of the Regional Chair:
“THAT Council endorse Correspondence Request 1 from the Town
of Ajax concerning Ajax Council’s resolution to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing requesting the Government of Ontario
make a regulation requiring the method of selecting the Chair of the
Regional Municipality of Durham be changed to election by general
vote.”
I - 6 Wayne Wilson, CAMC Chair 2006, CAO, Nottawasaga Valley
A01.GE Conservation Authority on behalf of the Conservation Authorities
Moraine Coalition (CAMC) forwarding copies of their
Accomplishments 2006 brochure detailing the Coalition’s efforts and
successes of 2006; outlining their mission to advance the science for
understanding the Oak Ridges Moraine through the formation of
numerous partnerships; and extending appreciation to all partners for
their contributions in support of protecting and enhancing the Oak
Ridges Moraine.
I - 7 Rachele Dabraio, Director, Citizenship Division, Ontario Honours and
M02.GE Awards Secretariat, inviting nominations of exceptional Ontarians for
the Order of Ontario, the most prestigious official honour in the
province recognizing the highest level of individual excellence and
achievement in a wide spectrum of disciplines, and advising
nomination forms and information are available at
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca./english/citdiv/honours/order/order.htm/.
The deadline for nominations is February 28, 2007.
Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - February 12, 2007
I - 5 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
C10.GE advising that the Region of Durham on January 24, 2007, passed the
following resolution pertaining to Clarington’s request to increase
pedestrian signal timings:
“a) THAT the request from the Municipality of Clarington to increase
the pedestrian signal timings by five (5) seconds each at the
signalized intersections of King Street at Simpson Avenue and at
the Bowmanville Mall Entrance not be approved;
b) THAT the Region investigate the application of supplementary
crossing devices at both signalized intersections to provide a
higher degree of pedestrian guidance;
c) THAT the Region discuss the proper use and application of
pedestrian crossing devices with staff from the Strathaven
Lifecare Centre; and
d) THAT a copy of Report #2007-W-3 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington."
Resolution #C-063-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham concerning pedestrian signal timings
and crossing devices in the area of Strathaven Lifecare Centre be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-064-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 1 be approved as per the agenda.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Donna Donaldson, Executive Officer, Durham Region Home
M02.GE Builders’ Association extending an invitation to Mayor Abernethy to
attend their dinner meeting on March 20, 2007, to celebrate the
launch of New Homes Month in Durham Region and requesting April
2007 be proclaimed as “New Homes Month”.
(Proclaimed)
Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - February 12, 2007
D - 2 Tony Van Bynen, Mayor, Town of Newmarket, advising Council that
C10.GE the Town of Newmarket, at a meeting held January 22, 2007, passed
the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket issued Resolution R16-2003 on
December 15, 2003 regarding the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green
School signs to the Province, Region and local municipalities;
AND WHEREAS R16-2003 requested that the Province of Ontario
review the Highway Traffic Act and associated regulations, provide
early approval for the use of school related signage on a trial basis
and amend existing legislation to allow the use of fluorescent strong
yellow-green signs in local municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Province has not made a final decision on the
use of Fluorescent Yellow Green School signs on Ontario Roads;
AND WHEREAS the lack of a final decision to date by the Province
has created inconsistent use throughout the Region of York and the
Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the continued inconsistent use could potentially
create safety issues and potentially increase exposure to public
liability for local municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the
Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Town of Newmarket request the Province of Ontario
to:
a) Review and amend the Highway Traffic Act and associated
regulations and standards as required regarding school area
and school crossing zone signage;
b) Provide approval for the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green
school signage;
c) Provide a formal decision on this matter prior to the start of
the 2007/2008 school year; and
2. THAT the Town of Newmarket forward this resolution to the
Honourable Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation;
Julia Munro, MPP; the Region of York, the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities within York Region
requesting support of this initiative.”
Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-065-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the Town of Newmarket concerning the use of
Fluorescent Yellow Green school signage be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 3 Mary Kirkham, Clerk, The Township of Lanark Highlands, advising
C10.GE Council that the Township of Lanark Highlands, at a meeting held
January 23, 2007, passed the following resolution:
“WHEREAS Ontario municipalities have the authority pursuant to
O. Reg. 316/03 under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to regulate the
operation of all-terrain or off-road vehicles (ATV's) on highways
under their jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS said regulation has resulted in a patchwork quilt across
the province of varying regulations governing the use of these
vehicles creating uncertainty and frustration for both ATV users and
municipalities; and
WHEREAS the number of ATV users continues to grow rapidly
exacerbating the problem;
NOW THEREFORE the Township of Lanark Highlands requests that
the province of Ontario review with municipalities and their
associations the issue of ATV use on public highways with a view to
ensuring consistency and sound decision making throughout all
areas of the province; and further,
THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario for
their endorsement.”
Resolution #C-066-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the Township of Lanark Highlands concerning the use
of all-terrain or off-road vehicles (ATV's) on highways be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - February 12, 2007
D - 4 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto, advising Council
C10.GE that the Town of Minto, at a meeting held January 17, 2007, passed
the following resolution:
“WHEREAS Royal Canadian Legions in the Province of Ontario face
a financial crisis due to declining and aging membership;
AND WHEREAS the Royal Canadian Legions are an asset to the
communities across the Country by providing aid to veterans and
their families as well supporting minor sports and various community
projects;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Minto and the County of Wellington
have recognized the immense worth of local Royal Canadian
Legions by providing property tax relief for the municipal portion of
these taxes as provided under s. 325 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001
or s. 6 of the Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER A.31;
AND WHEREAS present Ontario legislation does not provide for
relief from the Education portion of property taxes paid by Royal
Canadian Legions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Minto appeals to the government of Ontario to
take immediate action to exempt Royal Canadian Legions in Ontario
from the Education portion of property taxes;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (A.M.O.), Waterloo-Wellington M.P.P.
Ted Arnott, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the
Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education and the
Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing.”
Resolution #C-067-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 from the Town of Minto be received for
information.
“MOTION WITHDRAWN BY MOVER”
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-068-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Town of Minto concerning the exemption of Royal
Canadian Legions in Ontario from the Education portion of property taxes be
endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 5 Hazel Soady-Easton, Deputy Clerk, Town of Minto, advising Council
C10.GE that the Town of Minto, at a meeting held January 17, 2007, passed
the following resolution:
“WHEREAS the Walkerton Tragedy of 2000 has been responsible for
the implementation of countless regulations and Acts that have
forever changed the method municipalities deliver safe drinking
water to their residents;
AND WHEREAS in order for a municipality to be in compliance with
the countless regulations and Acts enforced by the Ministry of the
Environment, millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrading must be
spent with reconstruction of water towers, water pump houses, water
mains, sewer mains, sewage treatment plants, to name a few; are
necessary;
AND WHEREAS The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the
Honourable David Caplan, at the OSUM Conference in Owen Sound
in 2004 announced the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Fund Program (COMRIF) for municipalities with a
population of less than 250,000;
AND WHEREAS through COMRIF, the governments of Canada and
Ontario are each investing up to $298 million over the next five years
to improve public infrastructure in small, urban and rural
municipalities throughout the Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the priorities for Intake One and Intake Two were
local bridges and roads, solid waste management, water and
wastewater (i.e. sewage) and these projects must also be supportive
of federal and provincial policy directions such as reducing
greenhouse gases, sustainable water and sewage systems,
economic development and increased waste diversion with an equal
emphasis placed on health and safety and the quality of the project
in addressing public policy priorities;
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AND WHEREAS the priorities for Intake Three were assessed using
three criteria; being health and safety, public policy priorities and
value for money;
AND WHEREAS small rural municipalities must spend limited funds
and staff resources to prepare detailed applications and engineering
drawings, which must accompany the COMRIF application and in
many cases thousands of dollars are spent preparing the application
leaving the unsuccessful municipalities more in debt than they were
previous to applying for the COMRIF grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
THAT the Town of Minto petition the federal Minister responsible for
infrastructure and COMRIF, the Honourable Lawrence Cannon and
the provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the
Honourable David Caplan to reimburse those municipalities that
were unsuccessful in all three COMRIF Intakes the engineering fees
that were paid in order to submit the COMRIF application;
AND FURTHER THAT this Resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in the Province of Ontario with a population of less
than 250,000 for their support;
AND FURTHER THAT the Town of Minto's Member of Parliament,
Gary Schellenberger and their Member of Provincial Parliament
Ted Arnott be sent a copy of this Resolution requesting their support
for the reimbursement of the engineering fees paid by the Town of
Minto in the amount of $15,000.”
Resolution #C-069-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Town of Minto concerning reimbursement of
COMRIF Intake fees be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 6 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk,
C10.GE Town of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax, at a meeting
held January 22, 2007, passed the following resolution:
“THAT the Government of Ontario be urged to approve Bill 172, the
Municipal Amendment Act (Direct Election of Durham Regional
Council Chair), 2006, without delay; and,
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THAT all municipal Councils in the Region of Durham be requested
to endorse this resolution.”
Resolution #C-070-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 from the Town of Ajax be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie advising
C10.GE Council that the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie on January 22, 2007,
passed the following resolution pertaining to wind energy systems:
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has a mandate to ensure the
people of Ontario have sufficient, reliable electricity to meet their
needs in a reasonable and responsible manner;
AND WHEREAS new sources of electricity must be developed as
current, individual electricity users cannot conserve enough
electricity to meet the increased power demands of new commercial,
industrial and residential development;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario, in its Provincial Policy
Statement 2005 (in an effort to increase the supply of electricity), has
mandated that the use of renewable energy systems and alternative
energy systems, where feasible, and that alternative energy systems
and renewable energy systems shall be permitted in settlement
areas, rural areas and prime agricultural areas in accordance with
provincial and federal requirements with impacts on agricultural
operations in rural areas and prime agricultural areas to be
minimized by appropriate design and construction methods;
AND WHEREAS 'provincial and federal requirements' are virtually
non-existent with respect to the long-term effects of wind turbine
farms and the subsequent restoration of the sites;
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AND WHEREAS section 24 of Bill 51 has amended the Planning Act,
effective January 1, 2007, by the addition of section 62.0.1 which
provides that: "(1) An undertaking or class of undertakings within the
meaning of the Environmental Assessment Act that relates to energy
is not subject to this Act or to...the City of Toronto Act, 2006" if it has
been approved, ordered or declared under the Environmental
Assessment Act; thereby eliminating all requirements for wind
energy systems (turbines), once approved, ordered or declared, to
conform to local municipal zoning by-laws and official plans;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario is undertaking to clear all
barriers, including local controls and decision-making processes, to
ensure the addition of wind energy generation in the Province with
no environmental assessment confirming that said generation is safe
and effective in the long term;
AND WHEREAS the areas of dependable wind sources exist in less
populated areas along shorelines which have fewer wind disruptions
caused by vertical urban development;
AND WHEREAS the Counties of Bruce and Grey are a major
component of the Province's 'Ontario-Yours to Discover' tourism
promotion campaign with the Bruce Peninsula being a featured
destination;
AND WHEREAS a search on the 'Ontario-Yours to Discover' website
for 'wind turbines' resulted in the message: "Sorry, no matching
search items were found" thereby confirming that wind turbines are
not, in fact, a tourist attraction;
AND WHEREAS many seasonal and year-round commercial
enterprises and residents depend on our local 'tourism' trade for their
livelihood;
AND WHEREAS municipalities have, and continue to be approached
by wind energy developers with signed land leases for the purpose
of erecting wind turbines with the land owners having little, if any,
information on the long-term effects, good or bad, of such turbines;
AND WHEREAS in 1994, Madam Justice McLachlin, of the Supreme
Court of Canada made a strong case for supporting the legitimate
role of municipal bodies in making decisions in the best interests of
their communities, now known as the "McLachlin rule", when she
stated, "If municipalities are to be able to respond to the needs and
wishes of their citizens, they must be given broad jurisdiction to
make local decisions reflecting local values.";
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AND WHEREAS in a 2005 ruling, the Supreme Court of Canada
further stated that "It is well established that the Court adopts a
"broad and purposive" approach to the construction of the powers of
a municipality.";
AND WHEREAS George H. Rust-D'Eye, partner in the firm of Weir
Foulds, Barristers & Solicitors, in the firm's Fall 2006 Municipal Law -
Government Update, stated, "Local governments should be
encouraged to "flex their municipal muscle" to achieve the results
needed to serve the people who elected them and carry out their
broad mandate that is now prescribed by legislation in most
provinces. In assessing response to the challenges faced by
municipalities, it is essential to factor in the legislation and the courts
of today in creating solutions. Municipalities may have more latitude
than they think in taking innovative approaches to problem-solving.";
NOW THEREFORE we respectfully petition the Province of Ontario
as follows:
1. To conduct an environmental assessment on all the issues
involved with wind turbines in order to assure the public that the
energy systems being freed from local planning processes are
indeed good, safe, viable alternative sources of energy;
2. To conduct a study of the impact of wind turbines on local
assessments and land values;
3. In the absence of local input into the siting and construction of
wind farms, to develop guidelines and/or regulations for the
standardization of wind farm developments in consultation with
the people of Bruce and Grey Counties, in particular, and the
Province of Ontario, in general;
4. To demonstrate that removing energy systems from the Planning
Act is being done in good faith by permitting the construction of
wind turbines in Provincial Parks in the Bruce Peninsula and in
any other areas of the Province with sufficient winds;
5. To compensate those municipalities which have invested
considerable time and money in processing wind turbine zoning
applications, consulting the public, developing policies, hiring
consultants, etc. which would become redundant;
6. To compensate those municipalities and tourist operators for loss
of revenue, over time;
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7. To ensure the restoration of lands whereon wind energy systems
have been erected and ensure the removal of all concrete bases
embedded with steel;
8. To consult with and keep municipalities apprised of the Province's
intentions with respect to dramatic changes in local planning
issues in advance of their being legislated and municipalities
having wasted their time and money on addressing local issues
which are ultimately removed from their spheres of jurisdiction;
9. In the absence of acting on the previous requests, to
acknowledge and respect the jurisdiction and competence of
local municipalities to make local decisions reflecting local values
by leaving energy systems under the authority of the Planning
Act.”
Resolution #C-071-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item D - 7 from the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie be
referred to the Director of Planning Services.
“CARRIED”
MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report – February 5,
2007.
Resolution #C-072-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of February 5, 2007
be approved, with the exception of Item #10.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - February 12, 2007
Item #10
Resolution #C-073-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT all-way stop signs be placed at the intersection of Old Scugog Road and
Boundary Road.
(SEE FOLLOWING MOTION)
Resolution #C-074-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-073-07 be tabled for four weeks to allow the
Director of Engineering Services to investigate cost-sharing options with the Township
of Scugog.
“CARRIED”
Report #2 - Report CLD-005-07 – Confidential Personal Matter
Resolution #C-075-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report CLD-005-07 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered
during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-076-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report PSD-019-07 be lifted from the table.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-077-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-019-07 be received;
THAT the rezoning application submitted by Reinders and Reider Ltd. on behalf of
Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church be approved;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-019-07 be forwarded to
Council for adoption;
THAT a Zoning By-law amendment for the Removal of Holding (H) be forwarded to
Council at such time all site plan and transportation issues have been resolved; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-078-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Bruce Lemon and Marion Saunders, Lakeridge Health be thanked for their
presentation;
THAT Lakeridge Health membership application forms be made available at the
Municipal Administrative Centre; and
THAT Bruce Lemon and Marion Saunders, Lakeridge Health be advised of Council’s
decision.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-079-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Doug Allingham, Totten Sims Hubicki and Dan Remollino, Project Manager,
Ministry of Transportation be thanked for their presentation and requested to continue
to keep Council apprised of the 407 project.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-080-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be received for information and advised that
Council looks forward to future presentations on the 407 project.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-081-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT consideration of By-laws 2007-041 to 2007-051 be referred to the end of the
agenda.
“CARRIED”
OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-082-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Karina Isert be appointed to the Municipal Heritage Committee.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-083-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the following appointments be made:
Orono Cemetery Board Councillor Robinson
Santa Claus Parade Committee Councillor Trim
Darlington Site Committee Councillor Novak and Councillor Foster
St. Marys Cement Advisory Committee Councillor Woo
Councillor Novak (alternate
representative)
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Bethesda House Councillor Woo
Visual Arts Centre Councillor Woo
Youth Advisory Committee Councillor Woo
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-084-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the following appointments be made:
Solina Hall Board Councillor Foster
Councillor Novak
Tyrone Hall Board Councillor Woo
Councillor Robinson
Clarington Older Adults’ Association Councillor Hooper
Councillor Novak
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-085-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the following appointments be made:
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area Councillor Hooper
Newcastle Business Improvement Area Councillor Robinson
Orono Business Improvement Area Councillor Robinson
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-086-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of an item of
New Business at this time.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-087-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the recommendations contained in Report EGD-024-07, as outlined below, be
approved in principle:
THAT Report EGD-024-07 be received;
THAT Council endorse the Hybrid alternative as the preferred alternative;
THAT budget allocations contained in the 2006 Capital Budget, project Mill
Street Grade Separation, account #110 32 330 83263 7401 be reduced from a
total project cost of $6,500,000 to $2,250,000, funded through the DC reserve
in the amount of $2,224,533 and from Developer Recovery in the amount of
$25,467;
THAT the Director of Engineering Services be directed to complete the Environmental
Study Report and schedule a final public information centre to present the Hybrid
alternative solution; and
THAT the Director of Engineering Services report back to Council following the public
information centre.
“MOTION CARRIED ON THE
FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
Pecuniary Interest
Councillor Foster v
Councillor Hooper v
Councillor Novak v
Councillor Robinson v
Councillor Trim v
Councillor Woo v
Mayor Abernethy v
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-088-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be “closed” for consideration of a personal matter.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:56 p.m.
Resolution #C-089-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the actions taken during the “closed” session of Council be ratified.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-090-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-041 to 2007-051, inclusive, and
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time.
“CARRIED”
2007-041 Being a by-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management
for the Newcastle Central Business Improvement Area
2007-042 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Halminen Homes)
2007-043 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Hope Fellowship Christian Reformed Church)
2007-044 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (The Kaitlin Group)
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - February 12, 2007
2007-045 Being a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2005-109 of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
2007-046 Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a
By-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private
Property in the Municipality of Clarington
2007-047 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2007-048 Being a by-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2007-049 Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highways,
assume them for public use and name them
2007-050 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Oshawa Clarington Association
for Community Living, Oshawa, Ontario, to enter into agreement
for the lease space at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON
2007-051 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and John Howard Society,
Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the lease space
at 132 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON
Resolution #C-091-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-041 to 2007-051, inclusive, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-092-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-052 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
th
12 day of February 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second
time.
“CARRIED”
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February 12, 2007
Resolution #C-093-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-052 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-094-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:58 p.m.
"CARRIED"