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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/12/2007 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - February 12, 2007 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, Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - February 12, 2007 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - February 12, 2007 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."; Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - February 12, 2007 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; Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - February 12, 2007 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) Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - February 12, 2007 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” Council Meeting Minutes - 22- 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"