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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"
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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"
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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:
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"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"
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"
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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.
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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
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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,
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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 '-/
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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"
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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:
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"(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"
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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.
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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"
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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"
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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)
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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"
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-159-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 10:42 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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