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Home My WebLink About03/26/2007 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director, Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of Finance Department, N. Taylor Director of Emergency & Fire Services, G. Weir Deputy Clerk, A. Greentree Clerk II, B. Boffey Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. MINUTES Resolution #GPA-246-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the special meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on March 2, 2007 and regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration held on March 5, 2007 be approved. CARRIED General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 PRESENTATION Doug Annand, Principal, urbanMetrics Inc., appeared before Committee to provide an update on Retail Market and Impact Analysis on the Clarington Commercial Policy Review. Doug Annand stated urbanMetrics Inc. and Meridian Planning were obtained to evaluate the various commercial proposals and potential impacts on existing commercial structures (i.e., historical downtown Bowmanville) in the west main central area of Clarington as well as perform a retail market research and analysis for input into the Commercial Policy Review (CPR). Mr. Annand stated the undertaking concentrated on the retail service market needs of Clarington residents and protection of the existing commercial structure, in particular, downtown historic areas. Future community needs with respect to services and facilities and consideration of the impact on historical downtown areas played an important role in the CPR analysis. Mr. Annand reviewed maps of the existing retail nodes, the major retail nodes, downtown Bowmanville, Bowmanville east business district, Bowmanville west main central area as well as a summary of retail and service space by commercial node and store type. The results concluded that Clarington is a rapidly growing community that could support increased department store, supermarket and non-department store space. Significant finding was the large volume of outflow to other communities with 83% for department stores. Mr. Annand stated the recommendations in the report continued to suggest the phasing in of West Diamond and Halloway Holdings developments. Mr. Annand stated it was important to note that AYT Corporation was not recommended as part of this process due to it’s location being away from the majority of population base, land conversion pressures, inability to provide cross shopping, poor access, and the potential inability to interrupt outflow of expenditures due to location. Resolution #GPA-247-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the agenda be altered to include Ron Stead and Tenzin Gyaltsan to the list of delegations and that Report PSD-083-06 be considered at the end of the Planning Services section of the agenda. CARRIED DELEGATIONS Ira Kagan, Solicitor, representing AYT Corporation, appeared before Committee concerning Addendum to Report PSD-083-06. Mr. Kagan stated his client, AYT Corporation, is looking to work with the Municipality of Clarington and is seeking a win- win solution. Mr. Kagan stated Report PSD-083-06 leaves his client two options. Option one being to walk away from their proposal and option two being to file a full appeal with the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Mr. Kagan stated his client would ask that Council not make any decisions in haste, not close the door to a gateway development, but to simply receive Report PSD-083-06 for information. - 2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Tenzin Gyaltsan, Newcastle BIA, appeared before Committee concerning Addendum to Report PSD-083-06. Mr. Gyaltsan asked Council to support the recommendations contained in the Report, ensure that more control and proper development of this area be paramount, and continue to support the area as a Science and Technology Park. Ron Stead, Holburn Biomedical, appeared before Committee concerning Addendum to Report PSD-083-06. Mr. Stead stated that Holburn Biomedical had made a substantial financial commitment to this development and their intent is to see it through. Mr. Stead stated that Holburn Biomedical would not invest any more funds into this project until Council makes a commitment to not building big box stores in this area. Resolution #GPA-248-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the agenda be altered to include Bob Craig to the list of delegations and that Bryce Jordan be deleted from the list of delegations. CARRIED Bob Craig, 464367 Ontario Ltd., appeared before the Committee concerning Report PSD-029-07 – Proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision to answer any questions that may be raised. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of this meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject : Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision Applicant : Prestonvale Land Corporation Report PSD-033-07 : Susan Ashton, Senior Planner, provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-033-07. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-033-07. Glenn Genge, D.G. Biddle & Associates appeared before the Committee on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Genge stated the application is being amended to accommodate staff recommendations to increase the number of dwelling units from 48 to 61. Mr. Genge stated the infrastructure is in place for this development and he is available to answer any questions. - 3 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 (b) Subject : Application to Amend the Clarington Zoning By-law Applicant : 1707526 Ontario Limited Report PSD-034-07 : Sarah Armstrong, Junior Planner, provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-034-07. No one spoke in opposition to or support of Report PSD-034-07. No one spoke on behalf of the applicant. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE LAND CORPORATION Resolution #GPA-249-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report PSD-033-07 be received; THAT the applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Prestonvale Land Corporation be referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-033-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED REZONING TO PERMIT A TEMPORARY SALES OFFICE APPLICANT: 1707526 ONTARIO LIMITED Resolution #GPA-250-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Hooper THAT Report PSD-034-07 be received; THAT the application submitted by 1707526 Ontario Limited be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-034-07 be passed by Council; - 4 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 THAT a copy of Report PSD-034-07, and the amending By-law attached to Report PSD-034-07 be forwarded to the Durham Regional Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-034-07 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision and forwarded a Notice of Adoption. CARRIED PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICANT: 464367 ONTARIO LTD. Resolution #GPA-251-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-029-07 be received; THAT the application for the proposed Amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T-86012, submitted by 464367 Ontario Ltd. be approved as per Attachment 1 to Report PSD-029-07, subject to the conditions of Draft Approval, as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-029-07; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law to enter into an agreement with the owners and the By-law be forwarded to Council for approval at such time the owners are prepared to proceed with this development; THAT a By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as the owners have entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality; THAT a copy of Report PSD-029-07 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-029-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CARRIED - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 APPLICATIONS TO AMEND THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW TO PERMIT AN INCREASE IN DENSITY FOR A SIX STOREY APARTMENT BUILDING APPLICANT: DUNBURY DEVELOPMENT (GREEN) LTD. Resolution #GPA-252-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-035-07 be received; THAT the Clarington Official Plan be amended as shown in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-035-07 to permit an increase in density and increase in housing targets as proposed by the application submitted by Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd. and that the necessary By-law be passed; THAT the application to amend the Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd. be approved and that the By-law contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-035-07 be passed; THAT a copy of Report PSD-035-07 and the attached Official Plan Amendment 55 and the amending Zoning By-law be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and, THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant and all interested parties listed in Report PSD-035-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision and forwarded the Notice of Adoption. CARRIED EA NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION, ADDITIONAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT CAPACITY FOR THE BOWMANVILLE URBAN AREA Resolution #GPA-253-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-036-07 be received; THAT Council acknowledge that the preferred solution is the expansion of the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control plant for additional capacity to service the Bowmanville Urban Area; - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 THAT the Regional Works Department be requested to provide at an early stage of design development a site plan of high quality architectural and landscape design, such that the integration of the Plant expansion with the Port Darlington Neighbourhood and Waterfront Park can be reviewed and commented on by the Directors of Planning Services and Engineering Services; THAT the Regional Works Department provide ongoing assurance and due diligence in maintaining the discharges from the Port Darlington Water Pollution Control Plant such that they do not impact the use and enjoyment of the Port Darlington waterfront and park; and, THAT a copy of Report PSD-036-07 be forwarded to the Regional Works Department and the Ministry of Environment. CARRIED THE WINDS OF CHANGE ARE CHANGING OUR LANDSCAPE: RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARRAN-ELDERSLIE Resolution #GPA-254-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT PSD-037-07 be received for information. CARRIED MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETING OF MARCH 1, 2007 Resolution #GPA-255-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report PSD-038-07 be received; and THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on March 1, 2007, for applications A2006-0056, A2007-0001 - A2007-0004 inclusive and that staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment. CARRIED - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 APPLICATIONS BY AYT CORPORATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN, THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN, AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON ZONING BY-LAW 84-63 TO PERMIT A LARGE-FORMAT RETAIL CENTRE ON THE NORTH-WEST QUADRANT OF HIGHWAY 401 AND BENNETT ROAD, BOWMANVILLE Resolution #GPA-256-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-083-06 be lifted from the table; THAT Report PSD-083-06 and Addendum Report to PSD-083-06 be received; THAT Council Resolution #C-110-06 be rescinded; THAT the applications submitted on behalf of AYT Corporation to amend the Clarington Official Plan (COPA 2004-007) and to amend the Municipality’s Zoning By-law 84-63 (ZBA 2004-055) to permit a large-format retail complex with approximately 583,600 sq. ft. of total gross floor area at the northwest corner of Highway 401 and Bennett Road be refused; THAT the Region of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends that the application submitted on behalf of AYT Corporation to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 2004-006) be refused; and THAT a notice of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham and all persons or bodies who requested notification of this decision. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-257-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT staff investigate the status of the landfill site owned by Newcastle Recycling and report back to Committee on April 10, 2007. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-258-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT the Committee recess for 5 minutes. CARRIED The meeting reconvened at 11:26 a.m. - 8 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR FEBRUARY, 2007 Resolution #GPA-259-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report EGD-031-07 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT RATES AND FEES – SPORTS FIELD Resolution #GPA-260-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report OPD-003-07 be received; and THAT the proposed rates and fees as outlined in Report OPD-003-07 be approved. CARRIED CLARINGTON PITCH-IN CANADA EVENTS Resolution #GPA-261-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report OPD-004-07 be received for information. CARRIED - 9 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Councillor Woo chaired this portion of the meeting. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT PURCHASE OF CONTAINERIZED TRAINING FACILITY Resolution #GPA-262-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report ESD-003-07 is received; THAT the requirement for tendering in accordance with Purchasing By-Law 2006-127 be waived for this transaction; THAT Clarington Emergency and Fire Services enter into a joint venture with the City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby and Durham College for the purchase of a containerized training facility; and THAT $90,000 be drawn from the one time Provincial Grant for Municipal Fire Services monies which have been placed in the Fire Prevention Reserve Account. CARRIED MONTHLY RESPONSE REPORT – FEBRUARY 2007 Resolution #GPA-263-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report ESD-004-07 be received for information. CARRIED Councillor Robinson chaired this portion of the meeting. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT COMMUNITY SERVICES - 2006 YEAR END REVIEW Resolution #GPA-264-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CSD-004-07 be received for information. CARRIED - 10 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 EMERGENCY EVACUATION CENTRE REQUESTS - MARNWOOD LIFECARE LONG TERM CARE AND RETIREMENT HOME AND KINGSWAY ARMS MANAGEMENT (CLARINGTON) INC. Resolution #GPA-265-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report CSD-005-07 be received; THAT Marnwood Lifecare Long Term Care and Retirement Home be authorized to utilize the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for “localized emergencies”, subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD-005-07; THAT Kingsway Arms Management (Clarington) Inc. be authorized to utilize the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex as an Emergency Evacuation Facility for “localized emergencies”, subject to the conditions on which this approval was given, as outlined in the body of Report CSD-005-07; and THAT Marnwood Lifecare Long Term Care and Retirement Home and Kingsway Arms Management (Clarington) Inc. be advised of action taken. CARRIED Councillor Hooper chaired this portion of the meeting. CLERK’S DEPARTMENT PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW Resolution #GPA-266-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report CLD-007-07 be received; and THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-007-07 be forwarded to Council for approval. CARRIED - 11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 2007 ANIMAL LICENCE SALES CAMPAIGN Resolution #GPA-267-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-008-07 be received for information. CARRIED DONATIONS TO CLARINGTON ANIMAL SHELTER Resolution #GPA-268-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-009-07 be received for information. CARRIED NOISE BY-LAW Resolution #GPA-269-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-010-07 be received; THAT the By-law attached to Report CLD-010-07 be forwarded to Council for approval. CARRIED PRIVATE PARKING ENFORCEMENT Resolution #GPA-270-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD-011-07 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-011-07 to appoint a parking enforcement officer for private property be forwarded to Council for approval; THAT By-law 2005-64 be repealed; and THAT Alfredo Martinez Pacini and P.R.O. Security be advised of Council’s actions. CARRIED - 12 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 BILL 130 – MUNICIPAL STATUTE LAW AMENDMENT ACT, 2006 Resolution #GPA-271-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report CLD-012-07 be received for information. CARRIED Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CO-OPERATIVE TENDER T-220-2006, SUPPLY, RETREADING, REPAIR & DISPOSAL OF TIRES AND TUBES Resolution #GPA-272-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report COD-006-07 be received; THAT Tirecraft Commercial Inc., Oshawa with a bid price in the amount of $30,773.96 per year (excluding GST), meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-220-2006 be awarded the contract to supply, retread, repair and dispose of tires and tubes for the requirements of the Municipality of Clarington for a one year term; THAT pending satisfactory service and pricing, the contract be renewed for the second through fifth year; and THAT the funds required be drawn from the Department of Operations various current operating accounts. CARRIED - 13 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 TENDER CL2007-2, ORONO OPERATIONS YARD AND KENDAL COMMUNITY CENTRE, FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT Resolution #GPA-273-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-010-07 be received; THAT Barr’s Roofing, Newcastle, Ontario, with a total bid amount of $94,999.00 (excluding G.S.T.) Option 2, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Request for Tender, be awarded the contract for the Orono Operations Yard and Kendal Community Centre, Flat Roof Replacement. THAT the total funds required in the amount of $100,999.00 ($94,999.00 tender plus consulting) be drawn from the following accounts: (i) $40,000.00 be drawn from the 2006 Operations Capital Budget Account #110-36-370-83602-7401, Orono Operations Centre Roof Replacement; (ii) $41,000.00 be drawn from the 2006 Operations Capital Budget Account #110-36-370-83655-7401, Kendal Community Centre Roof Replacement; and (iii) $19,999.00 be drawn from the 2007 Operations Capital Budget Account #110-36-370-83655-7401, Kendal Community Centre Replacement. THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-010-07 marked Schedule “B” authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED AS AMENDED (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) Resolution #GPA-274-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to add the word “FORTHWITH”. CARRIED The foregoing resolution #GPA-273-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. - 14 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 FINANCE DEPARTMENT MAYOR & COUNCILLOR’S REMUNERATION & EXPENSES FOR 2006 Resolution #GPA-275-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-006-07 be received for information. CARRIED DISCONTINUATION OF FIRE CALL BILLING Resolution #GPA-276-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report FND-007-07 be received; THAT the by-law attached to Report FND-007-07 be executed by the Mayor and Clerk to amend By-law 96-32 to eliminate the user fee for “Response to motor vehicle accidents for non-residents” and replace it with “Response to motor vehicle accidents for non-residents on Provincial Highways within the Municipality of Clarington”; and THAT all outstanding invoices issued for non-residents for accidents that occurred on non-Provincial Highways that remain uncollectible be written off. CARRIED COMPLAINT BY R. SIVAKUMAR OF EASTMAN STEVE’S HOLDINGS LTD. UNDER SECTION 20 OF THE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES ACT Resolution #GPA-277-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report FND-008-07 be received; THAT the objection to development charges levied on 216 King St. East Newcastle by Eastman Steve’s Holdings Ltd. be received and the decision of the Chief Building Official be upheld; and THAT Eastman Steve’s Holdings Ltd. be notified of Council’s decision. CARRIED - 15 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE REQUEST TO REZONE SURPLUS PROPERTY 3289 TRULLS ROAD, COURTICE Resolution #GPA-278-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report CAO-006-07 be received; THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to make application for rezoning of the municipal surplus property located at 3289 Trulls Road, Courtice; THAT Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to have the necessary reports prepared, a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment, an Environmental Impact Study and engineering/survey plans; THAT the municipal planning application review fees be waived and that the Region of Durham and Central Lake Ontario Conservation be requested to waive their planning application review fees; and THAT the funds required to prepare the site for sale be drawn from the Municipal Acquisition Reserve Account 110-50-130-85002-7401. CARRIED UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business considered under this section of the Agenda. OTHER BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Resolution #GPA-279-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Alexander M. Lyall and Barbara Joan Montague be appointed to the Traffic Management Committee. CARRIED - 16 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Resolution #GPA-280-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Karin Murphy be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-281-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT, due to the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference, the approved schedule of meetings be amended by rescheduling the June 4, 2007 General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting to 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2007. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-282-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington has been advised by the Durham Regional Police Service that the policies surrounding the services of paid-duty officers has been amended to require a minimum of one-week advance notice and payment in advance for such services; AND WHEREAS this requirement creates a situation where such notice may be impossible in certain circumstances, ie, emergency property standards orders and similar situations, and may place safety of the residents and staff of the municipality in jeopardy; AND WHEREAS this requirement may cause undue hardship for certain non-profit organizations; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON urge the Durham Regional Police Services Board to rescind this policy immediately and return to their previous practices; and THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham, Police Chief Vernon White and to all local municipalities for endorsement. CARRIED AS AMENDED (SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION) - 17 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes March 26, 2007 Resolution #GPA-283-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution be amended to add the word "FORTHWITH". CARRIED The foregoing resolution #GPA-282-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Resolution #GPA-284-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS the residents of the urban areas of the Municipality of Clarington are well served by both Rogers and Bell Sympatico for high-speed internet access; AND WHEREAS the residents of the more rural areas area limited to dial-up internet service through both Rogers and Bell Sympatico; AND WHEREAS these rural residents are limited to two options for high-speed internet access, namely satellite linkup which requires significant up-front investment or Look Wireless link which requires the resident to have specific "line of sight" to one of their towers located throughout the municipality; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON encourage both Bell and Rogers to expand their services into the rural areas of the Municipality of Clarington. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-285-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 12:34 p.m. CARRIED /' , . DEPUTY CLERK ~/' /., ,- / - 18 -