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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/19/2007 Council Meeting Minutes MARCH 19, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 19, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. ROLL CALL Present Were: Also Present: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancelTreasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Novak indicated she would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to the application submitted by Gerr Holdings Limited to permit a temporary parking lot - Report PSD-030-07, Item 6 of Report #2. MINUTES Resolution #C-119-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on February 26,2007, be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - March 19, 2007 PRESENTATIONS Marion Saunders, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health, addressed Council to clarify Lakeridge Health's funding challenges and the Province's response to those challenges. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Marion Saunders provided a chronology of events from 2002 until mid-February, 2007, when the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care agreed to provide Lakeridge Health with a base funding increase of $7,000,000 commencing in 2006/07 and a one-time operating grant of $1 ,000,000 to address outstanding operational issues. This funding was conditional upon Lakeridge Health implementing a cost improvement plan to reduce annualized operating expenses by $8,000,000 in 2007/08 and developing business cases to consolidate services and fully leverage the Oshawa site. Marion Saunders stated the consolidation of services to the Oshawa site was of great concern to the Board as it causes unrest and uncertainty in the community and the Board feels the current Plan is correct with services where they are. Brian Lemon overviewed recent investments at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville advising the Lakeridge Health Board of Trustees and senior management fully support the planned redevelopment at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville as it is essential to ensure the hospital keeps up with Clarington's growth. Marion Saunders and Brian Lemon responded to questions from Members of Council. Ms. Saunders confirmed that the Local Health Information Network is aware of the proposed expansion at the Bowmanville site and Brian Lemon advised that he is confident operational funding would be forthcoming from the Province when needed, as the Ministry of Health is the approval authority for the expansion, and is part of the overall process. DELEGATIONS Resolution #C-120-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT George VanDyk, Sam Wedlock and Dan Carter be added to the list of delegations. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - March 19, 2007 Eva Martin Blythe, Executive Director, YWCA Durham, addressed Council concerning the YWCA's 25th Annual "Women of Distinction Awards" Gala, to be held May 10, 2007 at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility in Ajax. Ms. Martin Blythe provided a brief history of the Young Women's Christian Association of Oshawa, a volunteer organization providing programs, services and opportunities for women for self- development and supportive housing for women and their children. Ms. Martin Blythe advised the Women of Distinction Awards Gala is the Organization's signature fundraising event and provided information on the nomination process, ticket and sponsorship opportunities. Ms. Martin Blythe noted there are two nomination categories for "Women of Distinction" for women 25 years of age or older and "Young Women of Distinction" for young women between 16 and 24 years of age. She urged Members of Council and the public to consider nominating a woman who has given her time and expertise to enrich the lives of others in Durham Region. Ron Hammond advised prior to the meeting that he would not be speaking. Ron Armstrong declined to address Council at this time. Ron Gerber addressed Council expressing concern with the proposed 8.89% tax increase. Mr. Gerber stated he is not opposed to paying taxes but has great concern with the escalating property tax increases. He noted his property taxes have increased 30% in the past five years. Mr. Gerber questioned whether certain projects could be deferred or put on a 5-year plan. He also felt the municipality needed to attract more industrial and commercial assessment but felt the high taxes would hinder business from coming into Clarington. Gerry Johnston, Vice Chair, Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives fundraising campaign. Mr. Johnston stated Council has the unique opportunity to create history for Clarington by endorsing the campaign and giving the community a legacy of good health. Mr. Johnston noted the results of the telephone poll indicate 74% of Clarington residents surveyed are in favour of Council supporting the Foundation's request and the Foundation has received numerous e-mails and positive response to the campaign. He advised a number of delegates would be speaking on behalf of the Campaign and requested an opportunity to close after their presentations. Mr. Johnston requested a revision to the list of speakers as outlined in the Agenda. Resolution #C-121-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for the order of delegates speaking on behalf of the Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville to be re- arranged to coincide with the Foundation's order of speakers. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - March 19, 2007 Dr. Ed Osborne, Chief of Staff, Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Dr. Osborne stated he was here tonight to give a physican's perspective on the necessity for the hospital expansion. Dr. Osborne stated there is a need for access to health care in the community. He noted the population is aging and the shortage of family physicians has resulted in an increased number of patients being treated in the Emergency Department. Dr. Osborne stated the physicians are in full support of the expansion, have contributed to the design and have donated to the campaign. On behalf of physicians and patients, he encouraged Council to support the funding request. In response to questions, Dr. Osborne stated physicians have financially supported the campaign. Dave Clarke, VP - Veridian and President - Clarington Board of Trade, addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Mr. Clarke advised he was approached on behalf of Veridian to support the campaign and to volunteer for the Committee. He stated as a resident of Clarington, the hospital is important to him personally and to the community. Mr. Clarke advised members of his family have had occasion to use the services of the Emergency Department and have received excellent professional care. He noted however, it is extremely frustrating for the professionals to work in the outdated facility. Mr. Clarke stated there has been tremendous community support for the campaign and urged Council to stand behind the campaign and vote "yes" for this initiative. Ernest Burnie, Ridge Pine Park (Wilmot Creek) addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Mr. Burnie stated Rice Developments is very proud to be a lead donor and have supported the hospital for ten years with $250,000 in pledged dollars. He requested Council to support the Foundation's request for $1.44 per household per month as the expansion will bring about positive changes and address the growing needs of the community. Brian Purdy, Co-Chair - Local Business Committee - Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign addressed Council concerning the Campaign stating he is a current Hospital Board Member and Campaign volunteer. Mr. Purdy stated small businesses and individuals will be approached to support the campaign noting early feedback indicates there is strong support in the community. Mr. Purdy advised of the unique opportunity before Council to help the community grow. In order to achieve the Foundation's goal, the Committee needs the municipality's help and urged Council to send a positive message to the community by supporting the Campaign. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - March 19, 2007 Dan Carter addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign stating good investment in the community can create a great opportunity. Mr. Carter advised Clarington will be the number one community to produce energy needs for Canada and billions of dollars will be made here. He advised of the need to ensure that the municipality has the facilities to look after the health care of not only new citizens but elderly residents. Mr. Carter felt it was imperative to send a message to the business and residents of the community that their health care needs will be met. He advised he was fully supportive of the campaign both as an individual and a business owner. In response to questions concerning the allocation of funding, Mr. Carter replied that he was not aware of the status of Provincial funding; however, he felt that Federal, Provincial and local politicians believe that this investment in the community is vital to the investment in energy needs and as Clarington is one of the preferred sites, it will be of utmost importance to have a strong hospital, schools, streets and infrastructure. Richard Olsen, VP, St. Marys Cement addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Mr. Olsen stated St. Marys is honoured to lend their support and have pledged $250,000 to the hospital's Emergency Department. Mr. Olsen felt a community hospital is everyone's mandate and he felt it made good sense to invest $1.44 per household per month for this initiative. Norma Lewis, President of the Association of Hospital Volunteers, Bowmanville addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Norma Lewis advised their Association has 300 volunteers who contribute their time to hospital services helping thousands of patients each year. She stated the need is clear - the community needs a bigger Emergency Department. Norma Lewis advised the Association has made the biggest gift in their history to this campaign. She urged Council on behalf of all the volunteers to listen to the community and invest $1.44 per household per month. Don Terry, Ontario Nuclear Public Affairs Director, OPG, addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign. Mr. Terry stated the Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is pleased to support the campaign and is offering monetary support through their Corporate Citizens Programs. He stated OPG has 2500 employees at the Darlington site noting 2/3 of their staff live in Clarington or nearby and health care is important to them. Mr. Terry advised that OPG is doing its part in support of the campaign which is reflective of the company's commitment to the community and advised details of their significant contribution to the campaign will be forthcoming. Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - March 19, 2007 Brad Hill, Business Agent - Local 463 Plumbers, Steamfitters & Welders addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign on behalf of the trade unions in the community. Mr. Hill stated investment in the hospital is different from other endeavours in that it affects everyone. He stated Council now has the opportunity to give the community what it needs and deserves. Brad Hill urged Council to approve the tax increase of $1.44 per month per household and leave an incredible legacy for generations to come. Gerry Johnston thanked Council for their time and consideration of the Foundation's request and also thanked Clarington residents for their continued support of their Committee and of the hospital. In response to questions concerning Provincial funding opportunities, Gerry Johnston replied they were told at the outset that there was no funding available and a decision was made to make the initiative a community project and to get the expansion completed with the efforts of the Committee and the community. In response to further questioning, Gerry Johnston confirmed the Campaign is a Committee that was formed on behalf of the Foundation and is separate from the LHIN and LHC and the money raised will stay in Bowmanville. Mr. Johnston indicated that the Committee is looking for a commitment from Council at this time and would have no objection to the funding being deferred. Brian Lemon confirmed the Ministry of Health will not entertain the project unless the Foundation has a commitment of funds and is confident there will be money to operate the facility when it is complete. Donna Metcalf-Woo addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign advising she has been employed at the Bowmanville hospital since 1978 and there have been many changes over the years. She noted the restriction of space, the frustration of staff, the lack of privacy, etc. Ms. Metcalf- Woo stated the project is necessary to respond to increased growth in Clarington and felt the $1.44 per household per month is very affordable to most Clarington residents for an immeasurable return. She requested Council's support of the initiative. Resolution #C-122-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Council recess for ten minutes. "CARRIED" The meeting reconvened at 9:13 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - March 19, 2007 Jim Richards addressed Council to reiterate his earlier request for a public meeting to be held to solicit the opinion of Clarington residents on the method of selecting the Regional Chair. Mr. Richards stated the taxpayers of the cities of Pickering and Oshawa and the Town of Ajax were consulted on the question and he felt it is the citizens right to a public forum. Mr. Richards noted there was a suggestion to put a question on the ballot in 2010, but he felt the issue needed to be addressed now and urged Council to hold a public meeting before the summer recess. Mr. Richards expressed concern that Council is shutting out citizens on a major governance issue. Kerry Meydam addressed Council requesting Council to hold an advertised public meeting on the method of selecting the Regional Chair. She expressed concern that previous requests to have a public meeting have been denied and questioned what harm would be done in listening to the point of view of others. Kerry Meydam stated she was not here to debate the merits of the direct election of the Regional Chair, but to request Council to reconsider their refusal to hold a public meeting. George VanDyk addressed Council concerning a public vote on the direct election of the Regional Chair. Mr. VanDyk stated the basic right of democracy is for citizens to choose their leaders and felt this right is being denied to the citizens of Clarington. He stated in the last election, Pickering, Ajax and Oshawa put a question on the ballot concerning the election of the Regional Chair and in each community the vote was for direct election of the position. Mr. VanDyk requested Council to entrust this basic right to the citizens of Clarington. Sam Wedlock addressed Council concerning a public vote on the direct election of the Regional Chair advising she was disappointed the request for a public meeting was denied and that the newly-elected Council decided to speak on behalf of the citizens of Clarington without seeking their opinion. Ms. Wedlock requested Council to reconsider their previous motion and to conduct a public meeting to hear what their constituents want. Sally Thurlow addressed Council concerning a public vote on the direct election of the Regional Chair expressing concern that Council is ignoring the citizens' rights to an open process by denying the public the opportunity to provide input on a major governance issue. Ms. Thurlow noted 87% of the citizens of Pickering, Ajax and Oshawa who were given the opportunity to voice their opinion voted in favour of change. She felt Council had a responsibility to hear the views of the taxpayers, and felt a public vote could only increase the credibility of the position of Regional Chair. Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - March 19, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-123-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Items I - 8, I - 9 and I - 10. I - 1 A01. CL 1-2 A01 . SA 1-3 A01.NE 1-4 A01. OR 1-5 LOO. GE 1-6 T05.HI 1-7 M02. GE "CARRIED" Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated February 23,2007. Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee dated March 6,2007. Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated February 13, 2007. Minutes of the Orono Cemetery Board of Directors dated February 19, 2007. Vern White, Chief of Police, Durham Regional Police Service, thanking Council for petitioning the Province concerning court security funding and the costs to the Durham Regional Police Service as the $5.7 million to secure the Provincial courthouses puts added strain on resources that could be better deployed throughout the Region. Engineering Section, Public Works Department, Town of Whitby forwarding a copy of the Town of Whitby's comments regarding the Highway 407 East Environmental Assessment Route Alternatives and Initial Screening. Tom Barrie, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington (AACC) advising Council that on March 8,2007, the AACC passed the following resolution pertaining to the Farmers' Christmas Parade of Lights: "The Farmers Christmas Parade of Lights held annually on the first Wednesday of December has requested that the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington sponsor the event for the purposes of obtaining the road closure permit, having a police escort and having the public attending the parade plus the farmers participating in the parade being covered by the municipal insurer." Council Meeting Minutes 1-10 A01.AM - 9 - March 19, 2007 Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Member Communication advising of the creation of the HealthForce Ontario Recruitment Centre in May 2006, to encourage and facilitate the recruitment of qualified professionals to Ontario and providing an update on the Centre and its initiatives including partnerships with health care organizations, employers and communities, identifying local needs and supporting the "recruitment readiness" of communities with information, education and other resources, and relocation management to facilitate immigration, provincial and national certifications and issues related to living in Ontario. Resolution #C-124-06 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item I - 10 from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario be referred to the Physician Recruitment Committee. 1-9 LOO. GE "CARRIED" Ann Merritt, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Court Services Division, Ministry of the Attorney General, responding to Council's correspondence requesting the appointment of additional justices of the peace for Durham Region. She advises of measures being implemented to address the availability of adequate justice of the peace resources including the appointment of a new full-time presiding justice of the peace to the Ontario Court of Justice Central East Region, the re-appointment of a non-presiding justice of the peace to full-time presiding status, the designation of 23 per diem justices of the peace, and the setting up of blitz courts in areas of the Province with the heaviest caseloads. Resolution #C-125-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 from Ann Merritt, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Court Services Division, Ministry of the Attorney General, be received for information. 1-8 COO. GE "CARRIED" Tom Barrie, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington (AACC) advising Council that on March 8,2007, the AACC passed the following resolution pertaining to the direct election of the Regional Chair: Council Meeting Minutes - 10- March 19, 2007 "WHEREAS the Clarington Council are on record as opposing the direct election of the Regional Chair at large; WHEREAS agriculture is the leading industry in Clarington and the second largest in Durham Region; THEREFORE the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington is in total support of Clarington Council position for status quo of retaining the election of the Regional Chair by Regional Council; AND that this resolution be forwarded to all area Municipalities and MPP's." Resolution #C-126-06 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence Item 1- 8 from Tom Barrie, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington be received for information. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-127 -07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 9, and D - 12 to D - 16, inclusive. "CARRIED" D - 1 M02. GE Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, requesting approval for the closure of King Street from Scugog Road to George Street, Temperance Street from Church Street to the hole in the wall, and Division Street from the municipal parking lot entrance to the Royal Bank Parking Lot for the following 2007 events: Maple Festival and All That Jazz Friday, May 4, at 8:00 p.m. (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street) and as above from 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, May 5, at 7:30 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes D-2 M02. GE D-3 M02. GE - 11 - March 19, 2007 Fabulous Fifties Festival Friday, June 22, (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street from 4:00 p.m. until 9:45 p.m.) and as above on Saturday, June 23 from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. August Midnight Madness Friday, August 17, from 5:00 p.m. until August 18 at 12:30 a.m., as above Apple Festival and Craft Sale Friday, October 12, (Temperance Street from King Street to the hole in the wall at 7:00 p.m., Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street at 8:00 p.m.), and as above from 9:00 p.m. until Saturday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. Moonlight Magic Evening Friday, December 7, (Temperance Street from King Street to Church Street at 4:30 p.m.) and as above from 5:30 p.m. until 11 :30 p.m. and requesting permission to close the 20 King Street East Parking lot from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April ih to facilitate the Easter Egg Hunt and Lion's Club Easter Brunch. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) William Stratton, Chair, Day of Mourning Committee, Durham Region Labour Council, requesting Saturday, April 28, 2007, be proclaimed as "Day of Mourning" to pay respect to those working people who have died at the workplace or suffered injuries on the job; and requesting that flags be lowered on Municipal buildings in honour and remembrance of those killed at the workplace. (Proclaimed) Cheryl Fowler, Principal, Central Public School, requesting approval of a road occupancy permit on May 25,2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for the World Harmony Torch Run, a global torch relay promoting international friendship. All elementary public schools in Bowmanville are planning to participate by sending runners and "cheerleaders" to encourage those running. Council Meeting Minutes D-4 M02. GE D-5 M02. GE D-6 M02. GE D-7 A01 . SA - 12 - March 19, 2007 The plan is to run north on Ontario Street onto Queen Street from Ontario Street Public School to Bowmanville Senior Public School where the group will convene in the school yard. A full road closure would allow for approximately 30-40 runners and 500-600 students cheering along the sidewalks. Appropriate supervision and insurance coverage will be provided. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) Sally Barrie, Administrator, Community Care Durham, requesting Council to proclaim June 7, 8 and 9, 2007, as "Community Care Tag Days", in support of local Community Care programs including home support, respite and mental health programs in Clarington. (Tag Days for June 7,8 and 9,2007 approved) John Durant, Associate Executive Director, Child Find Ontario, advising of the 16th Annual Green Ribbon of Hope ™ Campaign, a campaign aimed at bringing awareness to the community regarding the issue of missing children, developed as a result of the abduction and subsequent murder of Kristen French in 1992, and requesting the month of May be proclaimed "Missing Children's Month" and May 25,2007, be proclaimed "National Missing Children's Day". (Proclaimed) David Staples, Parade Chairman, Durham Central Fair (Orono) requesting permission to hold the Elementary School Parade on Friday, September 7,2007, and the Fair Parade on Saturday, September 8,2007, in association with the Durham Central Fair (Orono); enclosing map routes and advising proof of $2 million insurance coverage for the event will be provided. (Approved provided organizers apply for and obtain a road occupancy permit) Edmond Vanhaverbeke tendering his resignation, with regret, from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee due to an irreconcilable scheduling conflict and requesting to be kept informed of Committee matters. (Correspondence received with regret, and referred to the Municipal Clerk) Council Meeting Minutes D-8 A01. PO D - 10 L04. RE D - 11 L07.GE D-9 R04.GE - 13 - March 19, 2007 John Scanlan tendering his resignation as one of the Municipality's Pound Keepers as he feels the same individual should perform the duties of Pound Keeper and Livestock Valuer, a position he previously held, but was not re-appointed to. (Correspondence received with regret, and referred to the Municipal Clerk) Jacques Perreault, Manager, Environmental Health, Region of Durham, advising of the expiration of the Sewage System Management Agreement with the Region of Durham effective March 31, 2007, for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) Part 8 Services and requesting renewal of the agreement for another 3 year term. Attached to the agreement is a revised user fee structure approved by Regional Council. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Engineering Services) Brent Farr, Executive Director, Community Care Durham, requesting to meet to discuss details of any properties that may be available for purchase in order to accommodate program growth and staffing requirements as expansion of their rental office at 26 Beech Avenue is not an option. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Planning Services) Marsha Scott, Administrator, White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, requesting Council to officially re-name Cherry Blossom Parkette to the Rick Gay Memorial Park in recognition of the contribution the Gay Construction Company and the H. L. Gay Family Homes company has made to Clarington and the Durham Region and in particular to dedicate the park to the memory of Rick Gay who passed away last year; requesting permission for White Cliffe Terrace to place hop scotch pads and tick tack toe pads in the ground and to plant a tree and a small wildflower garden; and inviting Council to attend a family day in the park on May 5,2007, to celebrate the dedication of the new park. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - March 19, 2007 Resolution #C-128-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request from Marsha Scott, Administrator, White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence, to officially re-name Cherry Blossom Parkette to the Rick Gay Memorial Park, to place hop scotch pads and tick tack toe pads in the ground, plant a tree and a small wildflower garden, be endorsed. D - 12 TOO. GE "CARRIED" Ernest Burnie, 1 st Vice President, Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association, (WCHA) requesting Council to petition the Canadian National Railway to institute a stop-whistle designation on the two rail lines running in close proximity to the Wilmot Creek community. Resolution #C-129-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 from Ernest Burnie, Wilmot Creek Homeowners Association be received for information. D - 13 COO-GE "CARRIED" Linda Gasser expressing concern that Council did not solicit the views of the public prior to taking a position on the direct election of the Regional Chair or that the public was not included in the Council visioning exercise and requesting that a public meeting be held on the Regional governance issue and that Council defer any decisions on Council's Vision and Strategic Business Plan and direct staff to hold public education sessions and consultation on all aspects of the Business Plan prior to its adoption. Resolution #C-130-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Correspondence Item D - 13 from Linda Gasser be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes D - 14 M02. GE - 15 - March 19, 2007 Addie Gerrits, Courtice Flea Market Project Manager, advising that they are applying to host a music venue at 1696 Bloor Street on Sunday, May 20,2007, from 11 :00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m., to showcase local talent and present keynote speakers to bring awareness to the Grandview Children's Centre. She is requesting an exemption to By-78-50 regarding the requirement to provide $10 million liability insurance as the Flea Market can only afford to provide a maximum of $7 million liability coverage for the event. The outdoor vendors will remain on site until 11 :00 p.m. and there will be no admission fees, no alcohol served and no barriers to entry/exit. All donations from the event will benefit Grandview Children's Centre. Resolution #C-131-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the request for exemption to By-law 78-50 from Addie Gerrits, Courtice Flea Market Project Manager, concerning the provision of $10 million liability insurance for a special event be approved; and THAT $7 million liability coverage provided by the Courtice Flea Market for the music event on May 20,2007, be endorsed. D - 15 "CARRIED" Michael Power, President, Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and Chief Spokesperson, Ontario Forestry Coalition, (OFA) requesting Council's assistance in dealing with proposed new legislation dealing with the protection of Species at Risk as the OFA is of the opinion the current "one size fits all" approach does not relate to the diverse geographic and ecological nature of the Province or adequately assist in the recovery of species at large and will have a significant impact on the resource sector and many communities that depend on those sectors for jobs, tax assessment and prosperity. The OFA is requesting Council to adopt the following resolution: "WHEREAS the Government of Ontario posted its framework for the development of species at risk legislation on the Environmental Bill of Rights web site on December 22, 2006, the day that most municipal offices closed until the New Year, and WHEREAS the currently proposed language to address species at risk could impose moratoriums affecting the livelihoods of more than 1.2 million people and more than $100 billion in economic activity, and Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - March 19, 2007 WHEREAS there are 12 Provincial and 5 Federal pieces of Legislation including the Federal Species At Risk Act (SARA) and the Provincial Endangered Species Act of 1971 that currently provide protection for some species, and WHEREAS the proposed new Ontario Species of Risk Legislation as written will: . Add a new and costly layer of bureaucracy and regulatory burden . Create an Act that will not achieve recovery of endangered species . Impose an Act that will not be supported by the landowners, land stewards, employers, unions and developers . Create a further disincentive to invest in Ontario . Result in a loss of jobs . Result in a loss of economic opportunity, and WHEREAS the currently proposed framework for a species at risk act is wrong for Ontario and will negatively impact the farming community, the forestry and mining sectors, the urban planners and homebuilders, fur managers, anglers and hunters, sand, stone and gravel industry, hydro electric developers and many, many others, and WHEREAS public hearings by a Legislative Committee prior to Second Reading adoption by the Ontario Legislature will allow for a full and proper debate on the principle of the Bill not just how well the clauses meet the intent of the Act THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Municipality of Clarington write to the Premier of Ontario requesting the full public hearings be held into the proposed Species at Risk Act and that those hearings be held prior to Second Reading by the Ontario Legislature, and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this resolution and the letter to the Premier be forwarded to the following: Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Ontario Good Roads Association, Rural Ontario Municipal Association, Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities, Hon. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Hon. Dwight Duncan, Minister of Energy, Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - March 19, 2007 Hon. Marie Bountrogianni, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Hon. David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources, Hon. Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, Hon. David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, John Tory, Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario, Howard Hampton, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Ontario, Ontario Waterpower Association, Ontario Lumber Manufacturer's Association, Ontario Forest Industries Association, Ontario Fur Managers Federation, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Ontario Mining Association, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association, Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association - Urban Development Institute, Area Members of the Ontario Legislature." Resolution #C-132-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 15 from Michael Power, President, Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association and Chief Spokesperson, Ontario Forestry Coalition be referred to the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee. "CARRIED" D - 16 Gerry Mahoney, President, South East Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA) requesting an "independent" review of the current plans to move the Port Granby waste site. Resolution #C-133-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence D - 16 from Gerry Mahoney, South East Clarington Ratepayers Association (SECRA) be received for information. "MOTION CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster '-/ Councillor Hooper '-/ Councillor Novak '-/ Councillor Robinson '-/ Councillor Trim '-/ Councillor Woo '-/ Mayor Abernethy '-/ Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - March 19, 2007 MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 2,2007. Resolution #C-134-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 2,2007 be approved, with the exception of Item #2. "CARRIED" Item #2 Resolution #C-135-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Item #2 of Report #1 be approved. "SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTIONS" Item #2 (ff) Resolution #C-136-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by deleting Item 2 (ff) from Report #1 in order to deal with the request for funding from Lakeridge Health separately from the 2007 budget. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-137-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the request for funding from the Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville- Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign be tabled for two weeks. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - March 19, 2007 Resolution #C-138-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(ff) THAT $100,000 savings be identified through the education retained portion of the payment-in-lieu properties budget." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-139-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(gg) THAT the budget for marriage licences revenue be increased by $2,000." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-140-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(hh) THAT the budget for revenue from penalty and interest on taxes be increased by $5,000." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-141-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by deleting Part (y) and replacing it with the following: Council Meeting Minutes - 20- March 19, 2007 "(y) THAT consideration be given in the 2008 budget to allocating additional tax levy fund to the Economic Development Reserve Fund." "MOTION LOST ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster '-/ Councillor Hooper '-/ Councillor Novak '-/ Councillor Robinson '-/ Councillor Trim '-/ Councillor Woo '-/ Mayor Abernethy '-/ Resolution #C-142-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(ii) THAT the $200,000 funding identified for the legislative requirement pertaining to Capital Assets be reduced by $27,343 that represents Clarington's eligible funding from COMRIF for this project as identified in Report FND-005-07 dated March 5, 2007." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-143-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by deleting Part (r) and replacing it with the following: "(r) THAT the Clarington Museum and Archives budget request be approved, with the exception that the Priority #1 controllable item for an additional staff member be approved as a part time position for 2007 in the amount of $27,300 with the view that this position can be transititioned to a full time position in 2008 utilizing the additional programming revenue that would be generated by the activities of the position." "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - March 19, 2007 Resolution #C-144-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(jj) THAT the budget for Corporate Services miscellaneous revenues be increased to $5,000." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-145-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(kk) THAT the growth estimate for 2007 be revised from 2.12% to 2.28% resulting in increased revenue of $40,600." "CARRIED" Resolution #C-146-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 be amended by adding the following paragraph: "(II) THAT the advertising budget be increased by $20,000 specifically to accommodate Community Services programming in order that the effect of reduced programming revenues resulting from reduced advertising of programs be mitigated." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-135-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Council Meeting Minutes - 22- March 19, 2007 Report #2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 5,2007. Resolution #C-147-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 5, 2007 be approved, with the exception of Item #6. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 6 of Report #2 as the applicant is a client of the insurance firm for which she works. Councillor Novak vacated her chair and refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. Item #6 Resolution #C-148-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-030-07 be received; THAT the rezoning application submitted by Gerr Holdings Limited be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-030-07 be adopted by Council; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. "CARRIED" Report # 3 - Report CAO-04-07 - Hospital Request for Funding Resolution #C-149-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CAO-04-07 be received for information. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 23- March 19, 2007 Report # 4 - Report CAO-05-07 - Advertising Policies Resolution #C-150-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CAO-05-07 be received; and THAT Council approve the Newspaper Advertising Policies contained in Report CAO-05-07 and the Chief Administrative Officer amend the Corporate Advertising Policies accordingly. "CARRIED" UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-151 -07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Eva Martin Blythe, Executive Director, YWCA Durham be received for information and that she be thanked for bringing the information forward. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-152 -07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Rob Gerber be advised of Council's decisions regarding the 2007 Current and Capital Budget. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-153 -07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegations of Gerry Johnston, Dr. Ed Osborne, Dave Clark, Ernest Burnie, Brian Purdy, Dan Carter, Richard Olsen, Norma Lewis, Don Terry, Brad Hill, and Donna Metcalf-Woo be received for information; and THAT they be advised that the request for funding from the Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville has been tabled for two weeks. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 24- March 19, 2007 Resolution #C-154 -07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the delegations of Jim Richards, Kerry Meydam, George VanDyk, Sam Wedlock and Sally Thurlow with respect to the direct election of the Regional Chair be received for information. "CARRIED" OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Trim stated Regional Councillors recently received a presentation on the Durham Region Strategic Plan and suggested Regional staff be invited to a GPA meeting before the summer recess to present the plan to Clarington Council. Councillor Trim read a Letter to the Editor of the Orono Times concerning a proposed user fee or tax for individuals who have private wells, advising Durham Region has no plans to implement this. Councillor Robinson urged citizens to read the recent newsletter from John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, and to provide their comments as requested back to Mr. O'Toole. Councillor Novak advised she attended the recent Heritage Committee meeting and that Vic Suppan was elected Chair and Andrew Kozak was elected Vice-Chair. BY-LAWS Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect By-law 2007-062 as the applicant is a client of the insurance firm for which she works. Councillor Novak vacated her chair and refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. Resolution #C-155-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-062 to 2007-064, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" 2007 -062 Being a by-law to amend By-Law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington (Gerr Holdings Limited) Council Meeting Minutes - 25- March 19, 2007 2007 -063 Being a by-law to license, regulate and govern adult entertainment businesses in the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-laws 99-123 and 99-130 2007-064 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2006-127 for purchasing and tendering policies and procedures applying to the purchase of all types of Goods and/or Services by The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Resolution #C-156-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-062 to 2007-064, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-157-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-065 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 19th day of March 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-158-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-065 be approved. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 26- March 19, 2007 ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-159-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:42 p.m. "CARRIED" ~ I I t