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Home My WebLink About04/16/2007 C[m;iJlgtnn DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007 TIME: 7:00 P.M. PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS PRAYERS ROLL CALL DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS Minutes of meetings of Council held April 2 and April 5, 2007 PRESENTATIONS a) Roger Anderson, Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham - Annual Address DELEGATIONS a) Paul Jones and Gary Thertell - Orono 175111 Celebration Committee b) Doug Otterbein - Zoning Amendment to Permit the Development of a Hamlet Residential Lot (Item 2 of Report #1) c) Mary McCaw on behalf of Margot Turner - Courtice Skateboard Park (Correspondence Item D - 3) d) Phillip Fraser Harness - Confidential Report - CLD-013-07 COMMUNICATIONS Receive for Information I - 1 Minutes' of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated April 4, 2007 I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2007 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Council Agenda -2- April 16, 2007 I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated March 13, 2007 I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated April 11, 2007 I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated March 7, 2007 I - 6 Lynn Mcintyre, Director, Stewardship, Wildlife Habitat Canada - Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund I _ 7 Mike Colle, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration - Newcomer Champion Awards I - 8 Allan Hewitt, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library - Letter of Appreciation for Support of 2007 Budget Request I - 9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax - . Municipal Planning Initiatives from Bill 51: The Plannina and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act. 2006 Receive for Direction D - 1 . Steve Shanks and Murray Walton, Lions Club of Courtice - Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Guide Dogs D - 2 Paul W. Nicholson, Barrister and Solicitor - Courtice Skatepark Site D - 3 Margot Turner - Courtice Skate park Site D - 4 Janine Wallace-Rivard, R.C.M., Property Manager, The Nantucket, Durham Condominium Corporation 146 - Courtice Skatepark Site D - 5 Sharon and Norm Babbs - Courtice Skateboard Park D - 6 Sandi King, FounderNolunteer Facilitator of the Durham Hepatitis C Support Group - Request for Proclamation of "Hepatitis C Awareness Day" and "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" D - 7 Orono BIA - Annual "Chili Cook-Off' D - 8 Newtonville Hall Board - Annual "Newtonville Day". D - 9 Paul Siemon, Hands In Motion Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic - 2007 Terry Fox Run Council Agenda - 3 - April 16, 2007 D - 10 Jack Higgins, Sponsorship Committee Chairman, 172 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Air Cadet Tag Days D - 11 Bob Waite, Senior Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Brand, Canada Post - 2007 Canada Post Community Literacy Award D - 12 Chris Somerville, Township Clerk, Township of King - Request for Federal and Provincial Funding Assistance for Municipal Infrastructure and to Review Certain Programs D - 13 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham - "Let's Get a Fair Deal" Campaign D - 14 Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee _ Recommendations Regarding Factor Groups and Criteria D - 15 Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee - Industry Representative on the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS 1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of April 1 0, 2007 2. Confidential Report CLD-013-07 Regarding a Personal Matter UNFINISHED BUSINESS OTHER BUSINESS BY-LAWS BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT Clocmgton Council Meeting Minutes APRIL 2, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 2, 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 CouncillorW. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Director of FinancefTreasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Woo clarified that he has sought a legal opinion respecting the disclosure of a pecuniary interest concerning the request for funding from the Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville for the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign as his wife is an employee of the Hospital, and has been advised he has no issue of pecuniary interest. However, Councillor Woo stated in order to remove any doubt and to address questions of objectivity, he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect the request for funding. Councillor Hooper indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to the applications by the A YT Corporation to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan, the Clarington Official Plan and the Zoning By-law to permit a large format retail centre on the northwest quadrant of Highway 401 and Bennett Road - Report PSD-083-06 and Addendum Report to PSD-083-06, Item 9 of Report #1. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - April 2, 2007 MINUTES Resolution #C-160-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 19,2007, be approved. "CARRIED" DELEGATIONS Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning the Hancock Neighbourhood Design Plan noting Council approved a review of options on October 16, 2006. Ms. Racansky conducted a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Without Social Conscience, Our Quality of Life Will Not Improve" expressing concern that the developer's plan is no longer workable due to changes to planned land use and sensitivity since approved by the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 1998/1999. Ms. Racansky believes that a revision of the Neighbourhood Plan should be done to satisfy all stakeholders. Ms. Racansky feels the Plan is not conducive to the vision of the Growth Plan, will cause significant sprawl, cause expansion into the Greenbelt and significant wetlands will be compromised. She suggested a design alternative that would respond to Council's vision for future communities. Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, addressed Council requesting Council to reconsider their decision to approve a part-time position for the museum and to provide funding for a full-time staff member to be hired at a later date. Mr. Isnor stated it was the Museum Board's intention to add a professional to staff who would respond to existing programs, add new programs and provide an opportunity for current staff to pursue funding. The Board has projected programs will increase revenue to offset the cost of hiring within the next two years and they are of the opinion that a part-time or contract position will not attract a qualified candidate. Mr. Isnor requested Council to support a full-time position at the Museum. Dr. Benjamin Fuller addressed Council concerning the Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign stating he was not here to ask for a donation but an investment into the community. He stated the hospital redevelopment is in line with community growth and health care is part of taking care of the community. Dr. Fuller acknowledged that Council, Campaign Volunteers and the public are all on the same team and want what is best for the hospital. He urged Council to take a leadership role and support the Foundation's request to go forward with the Plan. Council Meeting Minutes - 3- April 2, 2007 Dave Leroy addressed Council concerning Item #3 of Report #1 regarding the applications for a proposed Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Prestonvale Land Corporation. Mr. Leroy stated he was here on behalf of his neighbours on Oke Road who are opposed to the development due to its environmental, economic and social impacts. Mr. Leroy stated there is not enough greenspace in the area and questioned why it should be further destroyed when there is an abundance of undeveloped land in the area. Mr. Leroy expressed concern that every property on the street would be subject to a loss in value as they would no longer be backing onto a greenbelt and the street would no longer be a dead-end. He also suggested that children's safety would be at risk as traffic volumes would increase and there was a potential for the street to be used as a short cut. Mr. Leroy submitted a petition in opposition to the development application by Prestonvale Land Corporation. Heather Muir was called but was not present. A representative of Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd. was called but was not present. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-161-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the exception of Items I - 1, I - 10 and I - 11. "CARRIED" 1-2 A01.CL Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 20, 2007. 1-3 A01.NE Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated February 20, 2007. 1-4 C12.DU P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on March 7, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to municipal representatives appointed to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee: "a) THAT the following area municipal nominees be appointed as 'area municipal representatives' on DAAC: Council Meeting Minutes - 4- April 2, 2007 1-5 C12.DU Neil Guthrie, Town of Ajax Rein Westerbaan, Township of Brock Eric Bowman, Municipality of Clarington Hubert Schillings, City of Oshawa Paul Pistritto, City of Pickering Ivan Dejong, Township of Scugog b) THAT the following nominees be appointed as 'at large' members on DAAC: Farmers: Frazer Puterbough Ted Watson John Wolters Non-Farmers: Bill Gray Rick Lea Dave Risebrough c) THAT the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture nominee, Edward Beach, be appointed as the 'Durham Region Federation of Agriculture' representative on DAAC; d) THAT all successful nominees be advised of their appointment to the 2007-2010 term of DAAC; and e) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-14 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities and the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture." P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that on March 7, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to municipal representatives appointed to the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee: "a) THAT the following area municipal nominees be appointed as 'area municipal representative' members on DEAC: Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - April 2, 2007 Debbie Farmer, Town of Ajax Anna Edwards, Township of Brock Peter Klose, Municipality of Clarington Lois Gillette, City of Oshawa Atis Lasis, City of Pickering Larry Burt, Township of Scugog Scott Grieve, Township of Uxbridge b) THAT the following nominees be appointed as 'at large' members on DEAC: Bryan Karney David Middleton Kim Murray Jennifer Pashley Russell White c) THAT the appointments of Sanya Manchanda and Lisa Bearisto as youth members to DEAC be reconfirmed for the term of October 2006 to August 2007; d) THAT all successful nominees be advised of their appointment to the 2007-2010 term of DEAC; and e ) THAT a copy of Report #2007 -P-15 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities." 1-6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council C12.DU that on March 7,2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to municipal representatives appointed to the Durham Trail Co-Ordinating Committee: "a) THAT the following area municipal Councillor nominees be appointed to the DTCC: Councillor C. Jordan, Town of Ajax Councillor J. Grant, Township of Brock Councillor M. Novak, Municipality of Clarington Councillor J. Kolodzie, City of Oshawa Councillor B. Littley, City of Pickering Councillor B. Drew, Township of Scugog Councillor H. Herrema, Township of Uxbridge Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - April 2, 2007 b) THAT the following area municipal citizen volunteer nominees be appointed to the DTCC: Richard Cooke, Town of Ajax Terry Clayton, Township of Brock Laura Tyler, Municipality of Clarington Graham Cripps, City of Oshawa David Steele, City of Pickering Jane Rowe, Township of Scugog Michael Tucker, Township of Uxbridge c) THAT all nominees be advised of their appointment to the DTCC; and d) THAT a copy of Report #2007 -P-16 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities." I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council E05.GE that on March 7, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Environmental Site Assessment procedure for processing requests to use non-potable standards and the reliance letter: "a) THAT Council endorse the Environmental Site Assessment procedure for processing requests to use non-potable standards, and the reliance letter shown as Attachment #1 and Attachment #2 to Report # 2007 -P-18 of the Commissioner of Planning; and b ) THAT a copy of Report #2007 -P-18 of the Commissioner of Planning be forwarded to the area municipalities, the Greater Toronto Home Builders Association (GTHBA) - Urban Development Institute (UDI) - Durham Chapter, the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC), and the Ministry of the Environment, for information." 1-8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham advising Council that C10.GE on March 7, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the resolution of the City of Pickering concerning the regulation of trans fats: "a) THAT the resolution of the Council of the City of Pickering respecting the regulation of trans fats, as detailed in a memorandum from Dr. R. J. Kyle, Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health, dated February 22,2007, be endorsed; and Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - April 2, 2007 1-9 M07.GE I - 11 A01.FC b) THAT the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Health Canada, Durham's MPs, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, Premier of Ontario, Ministers of Health and Long-Term Care and Health Promotion, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, Durham's MPPs, and municipalities and all Ontario boards of health be so advised." Jim Hankinson, President and CEO, Ontario Power Generation, (OPG) forwarding a copy of OPG's semi-annual performance report "It's All About Performance" containing highlights of OPG's performance in 2006, and providing an update on their electricity generation, financial, safety and environmental performance, recent asset improvement initiatives and key challenges facing OPG in 2007 and their priorities for addressing those challenges. Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Members' Advisory announcing the appointment of Winnipeg Councillor Gord Steeves as the new President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, effective March 21,2007. Resolution #C-162-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT a letter of congratulations be sent to Gord Steeves in recognition of his appointment as President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. I - 10 L 11.GE "CARRIED" Dan Hefkey, Chief, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, advising that the Municipality of Clarington completed all of . the required steps for the maintenance of the Essential Level Emergency Management Program as required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act and associated Ontario Regulation 380104 for the year 2006, and congratulating the municipality on its commitment to public safety in Ontario. Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - April 2, 2007 Resolution #C-163-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT staff be congratulated on their efforts in completing all of the required steps for the maintenance of the Essential Level Emergency Management Program as required under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act. "CARRIED" I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory A01.CL Committee dated March 16,2007. Resolution #C-164-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated March 16, 2007 be received for information. "CARRIED" CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-165-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of Items D - 5 to D - 9, inclusive. "CARRIED" D - 1 Laura Suchan tendering her resignation from the Clarington Heritage A01.LO Committee due to a scheduling conflict. (Correspondence received with regret, and referred to the Municipal Clerk) - 9 - April 2, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes 0-2 M02.GE 0-3 M02.GE 0-4 A01.BO 0-5 C10.GE Steven Finlay, M.S.w., Executive Director, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington, advising the month of May has been designated as "Community Living" month by Community Living Ontario to promote and highlight the inclusion of people with an intellectual disability within the community and requesting Council to declare Mayas "Community Living" month in Clarington. This year's provincial focus is on inclusive education to ensure all school-aged children who have an intellectual disability have the opportunity to be in a regular classroom and requesting Council to assist in reinforcing this message to the community. (Proclaimed) Jim Bradley, Minister Responsible for Seniors, requesting the month of June be proclaimed "Seniors Month" in the Municipality of Clarington to recognize of the contributions of older adults; to promote awareness of active living and healthy lifestyle choices; and to spotlight local services and programs available in the community to help frail seniors live with dignity, and as independently as possible. (Proclaimed) Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville Business Centre, advising of the following appointees to the Board of Management: Lori Allin, Cactus Clothing Co., Justin Barry, Justin Barry Optical, Angela Becz, CBS Group Inc., Edgar Lucas, Intowne Gallery, and Mark Hawkins, Edward Jones; and advising that although there are eight positions on the Board only five people were nominated and that additional seats may be appointed by Board motion. (Appointed) D. J. (Deb) Shewfelt, Warden, Corporation of the County of Huron, advising Council that the County of Huron, at a meeting held March 20, 2007, passed the following resolution: 'THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Huron encourages the Province of Ontario to assume 100% of the Ontario Disability Support Program and further, that this resolution be forwarded to AMO and all municipalities in Ontario for endorsement." Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - April 2, 2007 Resolution #C-166-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the resolution from the County of Huron concerning the Ontario Disability Support Program be endorsed 'in principle', 0-6 A01,Cl "CARRIED" Keith Isnor, Chair, Clarington Museums and Archives Board, requesting Council to reconsider budget approval for a new part-time staff person at the museum and endorse the Museum Board's original request for a permanent full-time position with a delayed start date as the Board feels the posting of a part-time position would not attract a museum professional capable of attaining the proposed increases in revenue generation to fund the position by 2009. Resolution #C-167 -07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow for reconsideration of Resolution #C-143-07 concerning the Clarington Museum and Archives budget request. "MOTION lOST" (SEE FOllOWING MOTION) Resolution #C-168-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item 0 - 6 be received for information, 0-7 M02.GE "CARRIED" Jim Bradley, Minister Responsible for Seniors, extending an invitation to Council to participate in the 2007 Senior of the Year Awards, an annual award established to provide each municipality with the opportunity to honour one outstanding local senior who, after age 65, has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2007. Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - April 2, 2007 Resolution #C-169-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Maurice Richards be nominated as the Municipality of Clarington's 2007 Senior of the Year. "CARRIED" D - 8 Dave Sebben, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission M02.GE to place lawn signs at strategic points throughout the community to advertise the 19th Annual Home Show and Carnival at the Garnet Rickard Recreation Centre to be held on April 20, 21 and 22, 2007. If approved, the signs would be put up on April 15th and removed on April 22, 2007. Resolution #C-170-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the request from Dave Sebben, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, to place lawn signs advertising the 19th Annual Home Show and Carnival at strategic points throughout the community from April 15 to April 22, 2007, be endorsed. "CARRIED" D - 9 George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock advising T.08.GE Council that on March 12, 2007, the Township of Brock passed a resolution requesting the Ministry of Transportation to consider allowing Durham Regional Police Service to develop a photo radar system to help enforce the speed limits within Durham Region and requesting Council's support in this regard. Resolution #C-171-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Correspondence D - 9 from George S. Graham, Clerk-Administrator, Township of Brock, be received for information. "CARRIED" MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - April 2, 2007 REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 26, 2007. , , Resolution #C-172-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 26, 2007 be approved, with the exception of Items #9 and #21. "CARRIED" Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 9 of Report #2 as his parents are the owners of property in the vicinity of the subject property. Councillor Hooper vacated his chair and refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. Item #9 Resolution #C-173-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson 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 A YT 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 A YT 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. "SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION" Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - April 2, 2007 Resolution #C-174-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution be amended by deleting the third paragraph and replacing it with the following: "THAT paragraphs 17, 18 and 19 of Council Resolution #C-109-06, as amended, be rescinded." "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-173-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Item #21 Resolution #C-175-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Alexander M. Lyall and Barbara Joan Montague be appointed to the Traffic Management Committee. "SEE FOLLOWING AMENDING MOTION" Resolution #C-176-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the foregoing resolution be amended by adding the name "Shane Morris" prior to the name "Alexander M. Lyall". "CARRIED" The foregoing Resolution #C-175-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED. Councillor Trim Chaired this portion of the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - April 2, 2007 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-177 -07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT the request for funding from the Memorial Hospital Foundation Bowmanville - Touching Lives, A New Door to Emergency Care Campaign be lifted from the table. "CARRIED" Councillor Woo stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the request for funding from the Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville as his wife is an employee of the hospital. Councillor Woo vacated his chair and refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. Resolution #C-178-07 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS Council, at a meeting on Monday, February 26, 2007 was requested by Dr. Benjamin Fuller and Mr. Gerry Johnston to provide capital funding in the amount of $2,000,000 over a four year time frame to the Memorial Hospital Foundation - Bowmanville to fund capital improvements at the Bowmanville site of Lakeridge Health; WHEREAS hospital funding is the responsibility of the Province of Ontario; WHEREAS a commitment to funding of $750,000 has been made by the Region of Durham to be levied to all Durham taxpayers, including Clarington taxpayers; WHEREAS Council has already committed $131,000 to physician recruitment to address the physician shortage in Clarington; WHEREAS Council, at a meeting on Monday, February 12, 2007 was notified that the physician recruitment committee overseen by the Clarington Board of Trade will be addressing Council in the near future to request funds of approximately $20,000 to $30,000 for recruitment incentives for each new doctor with a view to attracting eight to ten doctors over the next several yeas; WHEREAS Council provided an exemption for development charges fees totalling $70,069.72 for the expansion of the Bowmanville Clinic at 222 King Street East, Bowmanville, in an effort to support and attract new doctors; Council Meeting Minutes - 15- April 2, 2007 WHEREAS Council has provided an exemption for the lakeridge Health-Bowmanville location for development charges and building permit fees, the value of which is estimated at $9,000; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council is unable to commit funding to the lakeridge Health-Bowmanville capital program in light of the significant commitment already underway for the issues indicated above; THAT the local Member of Provincial Parliament, John O'Toole and the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health be advised of Council's decision. Further that Council's position is that capital funding for this project should be provided by the Province of Ontario considering the importance of lakeridge Health-Bowmanville to the local community; THAT Council direct staff to determine a strategy or program that utilizes our staff, website, and tax form insert, with the intent to support and encourage all taxpayers to participate in a voluntary contribution to the Memorial Hospital Foundation, in return for a taxable receipt; THAT Gerry Johnston, Dr. Benjamin Fuller and the Memorial Hospital Foundation be advised of Council's decision in this matter. "MOTION CARRIED ON THE FOllOWING RECORDED VOTE" Council Member Yes No Declaration of Pecunia Interest Councillor Foster Councillor Hoo er Councillor Novak Councillor Robinson Councillor Trim Councillor Woo Ma or Aberneth Resolution #C-179-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be referred to the Director of Planning Services. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - April 2, 2007 OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Novak indicated a site has been identified on Courtice Road South for the construction of a new Emergency Medical Station scheduled to start this year. Councillor Foster indicated he was pleased to see the Provincial budget has included $400,000 in funding for the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance. Councillor Novak questioned what the financial impact of the business education tax rate, as outlined in Report #2007-F-27 from the Commissioner of Finance, Region of Durham, would have on the Municipality of Clarington. Councillor Woo advised of a situation at the March 19, 2007, Council meeting where he felt he was less than courteous to a delegate and apologized for his inappropriate behaviour. Councillor Hooper stated he attended the "Health Matters" Wellness Expo at the Clarington Beech Centre on Saturday, March 31, 2007, a very worthwhile event providing seniors with information on leisure, travel, local community health agencies, alternative health practitioners and entertainment. BY -LAWS Resolution #C-180-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-066 to 2007-073, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" 2007-066 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-89048 and any Mortgagee whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the Municipality in respect of 18T-89048 2007-067 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Barr's Roofing, Newcastle, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Orono Operations Yard and Kendal Community Centre, Flat Roof Replacement 2007-068 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle (1707526 Ontario Limited) Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - April 2, 2007 2007-069 Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the former Town of Newcastle [Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd.] 2007 -070 Being a By-law for prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of all property within the Municipality of Clarington and repealing By-law 98-123 2007-071 Being a by-law to prohibit noises likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 89-184 and its amendments 2007-072 Being a By-law to appoint an individual as a Parking Enforcement Officer for Private Property and to Repeal By-law 2005-64 2007-073 Being a by-law to amend By-law 96-32, as amended, to require the payment of fees for information and services provided by the Municipality of Clarington and for prescribing the amount of such fees Resolution #C-181-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-066 to 2007-073, inclusive, be approved. "CARRIED" Councillors Hooper and Councillor Woo stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting, and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-182-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-074 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 2nd day of April, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Council Meeting Minutes - 18- April 2, 2007 Resolution #C-183-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-074 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-184-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:08 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK ClfllfflglOn Council Meeting Minutes APRIL 5, 2007 Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on April 5, 2007, at 2:00 p.m., at the Courtice Community Complex. 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 CouncillorW. Woo Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella Director of Community Services, J. Caruana Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Parks Supervisor, B. Genosko Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Manager of Community Planning and Design, C. Salazars Senior Planner, J. Szwarz Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Fire Chief, G. Weir Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Durham, G. Cubiti Solicitor, Region of Durham, C. Boyd Director of Works, Region of Durham, C. Curtis Regional Councillor G. Emm Regional Councillor H. Herrema Director, Waste Management, Region of Durham, M. Januszkiewicz Communications Officer, Region of Durham, T. Laverty Consultant, Jacques Whitford, J. McKay Consultant, MacViro, D. Merriman Director of Communications, Region of Durham, S. Munns-Audet Consultant, Jacques Whitford, D. Olsen Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer. Council Meeting Minutes - 2- April 5, 2007 DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting. Resolution #C-185-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the meeting be "closed" for an educational session with respect to Energy from Waste. "CARRIED" The meeting resumed in open session at 4:35 p.m. CONFIRMING BY.LAW Resolution #C-186-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-075 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the 5th day of April, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-187 -07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-075 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-188-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:40 p.m. "CARRIED" MAYOR MUNICIPAL CLERK SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE APRIL 16, 2007 CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee dated April 4, 2007. (Copy attached) I - 2 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated March 20, 2007. (Copy attached) I - 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated March 13,2007. (Copy attached) I - 4 Minutes of the Tyrone Community Centre Executive Board dated April 11 ,2007. (Copy attached) I - 5 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated March 7, 2007. (Copy attached) 1-6 Lynn Mcintyre, Director, Stewardship, Wildlife Habitat Canada, providing an update on the Ontario Wetland Habitat Fund advising that effective March 31, 2007, the implementation phase of the Wetland Habitat Fund will end and that support for wetland conservation, restoration and enhancement in Ontario will be maintained through participation in the Eastem Habitat Joint Venture of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. All conservation agreements will remain in force for their full term and the Wildlife Habitat Canada Fund will continue to honour their financial commitments to landowners for outstanding projects. I - 7 Mike Colle, Minister, Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration inviting nominations for the Newcomer Champion Awards, a new program established to recognize outstanding individuals who contribute to the understanding and sharing of Ontario's cultural diversity and provide welcoming communities for the benefit of newcomers. The deadline for nominations is April 20, 2007. I - 8 Allan Hewitt, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library, expressing appreciation for Council's support of the library's 2007 Capital and Operating Budget requests and looking forward to working with the Municipality in constructing another outstanding library for the community. 1-9 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that on March 26, 2007, the Town of Ajax passed the following resolution pertaining to Municipal Planning Initiatives from Bill 51: The Planninq and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2006: Summary of Correspondence - 2 - APRIL 16, 2007 "1. That the report entitled Municipal Planning Initiatives from Bill 51: The Planninq and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act. 2006, dated March 22, 2007 be received; 2. That staff be authorized to prepare a By-law for the consideration of Council requiring pre-consultation with the Town before applicants submit applications, plans and drawings for all official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision/condominium and site plans and that such By-law be forwarded to Council for its consideration at a future meeting; 3. That staff be authorized to prepare a By-law for the consideration of Council delegating to staff the authority to make decisions on whether submitted planning applications are complete under the authority of Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act; 4. That through the ongoing Town of Ajax Official Plan Review, that staff be authorized to consult with the public and local stakeholders and, where applicable, to draft policies for the consideration of Council regarding the following: i) criteria related to the implementation of zoning with conditions; ii) policies and design requirements for exterior building design; iii) a list of potential additional studies or materials as may be needed to assess development applications; iv) the opportunity to implement a Development Permitting System in Ajax either on an area specific basis or throughout the entire Town; 5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham area municipalities for information." CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION 0- 1 Steve Shanks and Murray Walton, Lions Club of Courtice, requesting permission to host a Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, June 3, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. starting and ending at Holy Trinity Catholic School, 2260 Courtice Road; attaching a map of the proposed 4.5 km route; and advising the Lions Club will provide an insurance certificate for $2 million liability coverage. The walk is anticipated to take 1 hour and the route offers sidewalk access for the 40 walkers and 10 volunteers. (Motion for approve, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) Summary of Correspondence - 3 - APRIL 16, 2007 D - 2 Paul W. Nicholson, Barrister and Solicitor forwarding comments on behalf of Bill and Theda Nicholson, in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern with the financial costs, noise and potential liability issues. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 3 Margot Turner, forwarding comments in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern that area residents were not notified of the proposed location for the park, concern with the significant cost of construction and the adverse effect the park will have on the neighbourhood; and requesting Council to consider the alternate site at the Courtice South Arena as a more appropriate location. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 4 Janine Wallace-Rivard, R.C.M., Property Manager, The Nantucket, Durham Condominium Corporation 146, forwarding comments on behalf of the Board of Directors of Durham Condominium Corporation 146, in opposition to the planned Courtice Skatepark site expressing concern with the lack of communication frorn the municipality; the significant cost of construction and the adverse effect the park will have on the neighbourhood; and requesting to receive further updates by mail, flyer or e-mail for distribution to their homeowners. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 5 Sharon and Norm Babbs expressing concern with the lack of notice provided to neighbouring residents regarding the proposed Courtice Skateboard Park; the proximity of the site to the residential neighbourhood; and the adverse impact the park will have on the area. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Director of Engineering Services) D - 6 Sandi King, FounderNolunteer Facilitator of the Durham Hepatitis C Support Group, requesting Council to proclaim May 1, 2007, as "Hepatitis C Awareness Day" and the month of May 2007 as "Hepatitis C Awareness Month" in Clarington to enhance awareness, education, tolerance and understanding for those living with/affected by Hepatitis C and help to halt the spread of the disease. (Motion to Proclaim) Summary of Correspondence - 4- APRIL 16, 2007 D - 7 Orono BIA requesting permission to close Main Street in Orono between Centreview Street and Park Street on Saturday, September 22,2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the annual "Chili Cook-Off'. (Motion for approve, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 8 Newtonville Hall Board requesting permission to close Mill Street and Church Lane in Newtonville on Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for the annual "Newtonville Day". (Motion for approve, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 9 Paul Siemon, Hands In Motion Massage Therapy & Sports Injury Clinic, requesting permission to stage the 2007 Terry Fox Run, on September 16, 2007, advising the 5 km and 10 km routes will not differ from 2006, and that the application for road occupancy will be submitted in the near future. (Motion for approve, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department) D - 10 Jack Higgins, Sponsorship Committee Chairman, 172 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets requesting Council approve May 24, 25 and 26, 2007, for Air Cadet Tag Days to be held at various high potential traffic locations throughout the municipality. (Motion to approve tag days for May 24, 25 and 26, 2007) D - 11 Bob Waite, Senior Vice-President, Stakeholder Relations and Brand, Canada Post, advising of the 2007 Canada Post Community Literacy Award, a national award dedicated to recognizing literacy initiates and celebrating the achievements of adult learners, along with those who have helped them learn to read and write, and inviting nominations of a deserving individual from the community. The deadline for submission is May 25,2007. (Motion to refer correspondence to the Municipal Clerk to place an ad in the local newspapers) Summary of Correspondence - 5- APRIL 16, 2007 D - 12 Chris Somerville, Township Clerk, Township of King, advising Council that the Township of King, at a meeting held March 19,2007, passed the following resolution: "Municipalities are required to operate and maintain a wide array of services including the provision of safe clean water and wastewater systems, effective transportation systems with well maintained roads, sustainable waste management systems, and the cultural and recreation infrastructure that are key elements in a healthy and competitive municipality; In rural communities with slower new growth particularly in the commercial and industrial sectors accounting for a small portion of the total assessment, residential taxpayers carry the weight of the total tax burden; The Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) provided opportunities for municipalities to apply for funds to assist with infrastructure; the demand greatly exceeded the availability of funds, resulting in many municipalities receiving nothing for their efforts and resources spent in applying; The Province has allocated a permanent 2 cents a litre for municipal transit to municipalities operating public transit and community transit systems, however, there is no comparable funding in rural municipalities where roads and bridges are the transit systems and the residents pay the same Gas Tax as those in cities and towns; Provincial programs such as the "Farmland Tax Program" and the "Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program" which were designed to meet provincial economic and environmental policy objectives are now funded by the municipal property tax base - these formerly provincially- funded tax rebate programs were changed in 1997 to municipally- funded property tax discounts, that is, municipal tax expenditures; The Development CharQes Act which was enacted in 1997 imposed certain restrictions on municipalities which prevent growth from paying for itself and places the burden of growth on the tax payer; Municipalities must start reporting infrastructure spending on an accrual basis by 2009, and will incur significant training, staffing, consultant and software costs; smaller municipalities do not have the resources to cover these costs; Summary of Correspondence - 6 - APRIL 16,2007 Municipalities have been assigned the task of ensuring accessibility for all Ontarians through the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and are supportive of the objectives of the legislation, but have concerns given the potential impact of the costs of implementation of standards which are as yet, unknown; It is resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King requests the following: 1. The provincial and federal governments are urged to augment their contributions to municipal infrastructure by developing a long- term support program for stable, reliable permanent funding to assist with infrastructure investment. 2. The provincial government is requested to increase the municipal share of provincial gas tax and expanding eligibility beyond transit. 3. While the Township is acutely aware of the importance of a sustainable agriculture industry and of environment conservation efforts, the provincial government is requested to review programs such as the "Farmland Tax Program" and the "Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program" to ensure that the programs are not funded out of the municipal property tax base. 4. The current provincial government committed to ensuring that developers "absorb their fair share of the costs of new growth", and is requested to begin the review of the Development Charqes Act. 1997 as soon as possible to ensure that municipalities do not continue to subsidize development and municipal property tax payers are not paying for growth. 5. The provincial government is requested to establish one time funding to assist smaller municipalities move to accounting infrastructure on an accrual basis and meaningful asset management. 6. The provincial government is requested to consider providing financial assistance to offset the costs of implementing the requirements of the AODA and the related standards. 7. The provincial government is requested to review the basis of apportionment of municipal/regional funding to ensure that lower tier municipalities are not inequitably requisitioned. 8. This Resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Federal and Provincial Ministers of Finance, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, and to the MPs and MPPs for the Township of King, and to all the municipalities in Ontario." (Motion for Direction) Summary of Correspondence - 7 - APRIL 16, 2007 D - 13 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham advising Council that the Region of Durham, at a meeting held March 28, 2007, passed the following resolution: "a) THAT Durham Region Council support the "Let's get a fair deal" campaign initiated by the Greater Toronto Airports Authority to achieve a rent deal that is fair in comparison to other airports and keeps Toronto competitive with other international airports in North America; and b) THAT the Federal Government be requested to reduce the rent charges applied to Toronto Pearson International Airport in an amount equivalent to the rent reduction approved for the Vancouver Airport; c THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities; the Greater Toronto Airports Authority; and the Area Municipalities." (Motion for Direction) D - 14 Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, forwarding recommendations regarding weightings and ran kings of Factor Groups and Criteria to be used in the evaluation of the short list of alternative routes for the Highway 407 extension and connecting highway links and requesting Council to forward the correspondence to the Highway 407 EA Project Team. (Motion for Direction) D . 15 Janice Auger Szwarz, Planning Services Department Liaison, Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee, requesting Council to appoint Fred Biesenthal as the industry representative to the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee. The correspondence indicated the Clarington Board of Trade has been unable to nominate an industry representative to sit on the Community Advisory Committee and have agreed to Mr. Biesenthal's appointment. (Motion for Direction) Cl~4Jgton I - 1 MINUTES OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ~:" .~.'~)TK!~ I '/ff;:J ~7 1,___ ,_ CAC MEMBERS PRESENT: Bradford Soles, Chair, Ward 1 Representative Mark Canning, Vice Chair, Ward 3 Representative Jo-Anne McFarland, Ward 1 Representative Denise Pickett, Ward 2 Representative John Sturdy, Ward 2 Representative Andrew Bouma, Ward 3 Representative Jean-Maurice Cormier, Ward 4 Representative Linda Gasser, Ward 4 Representative Mark Bragg, Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee Karina Isert, Clarington Heritage Committee representative Councillor Mary Novak, Council Liaison Staff in Attendance: Janice Szwarz - Planning Services Liaison Sharon Norris, Planning Services Department . '-"~r'-~--""~-" RQL._Q~ Regrets: Leslie Benson - Engineering Services Liaison DATE: RE: Conflicts of Interest Act Review of Draft Minutes Review of Criteria for Evaluation of Short List of Alternative Routes April 4, 2007 .m. ct rest Act was distributed to Committee w re asked to review the act, and to indicate on the here houses were situated. erest (or financial interest) is considered a conflict of Members The draft minutes of Meeting 31, held on March 6, 2007 were reviewed. Minor editorial changes were identified. Moved: Linda Gasser; Seconded: Bradford Soles That the minutes of Meeting 31, as revised, be adopted. The draft minutes will be revised and circulated to Committee members with the material for the next meetin . Members conducted two exercises to review the criteria. Exercise one involved the 11 voting members reviewing and ranking all 37 Factors/Criteria and selecting their top 6 priorities. Exercise two involved the 11 voting members reviewing and selecting their top priorities from each individual factor, being Natural Environment, Economic Environment, Social Environment, Cultural Environment and Technical Considerations. Janice Szwarz CI~mgron MINUTES OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Results are summarized on Attachment 1. These exercises were conducted for two reasons; to source further information from the Project Team on the Committee's priorties; to advise Council of what our priorities are. DISCUSSION: The short list of routes will be mailed out to the interested parti shortly, by the Project Team. Revised screenlines (measuring current and future found on the 407eastea.com website. The Niagara GTA Stakeholders session will be un The stakeholders will be offered an orientation se committee never received. Janice to look into a Sims Hubicki for the next meeting in May. It wa of the Terms of Reference would provid There will be a Community Value PI It is not known what this plan i Work Plans ded . cultural r. the criteria is sound and the e should come up with the same date to put forward a preferred route, rather hat i Important to us as a community for route sure that the process is fair. The C ittee does not have a Board of Trade member or a member from t e BIA. It was agreed that Fred Biesenthal, who is a business owner and has sat on the CAC previously, would be asked to sit on the committee in place of a Board of Trade member. Janice will contact Fred and will prepare a letter to Council requesting that they appoint Fred to the Committee. Janice will also ask the BIA to appoint a member. It was decided that Council will be advised of the weightings assigned to each factor group and the top rankings of the criteria within each Group. Council will be advised that this is a preliminary exercise and that the Committee will make a commitment to Council to revisit this after the functional planning on the selected route is completed. Council will be asked to receive our memo and forward it on to the Project Team. NEXT STEPS: Look for omissions in the criteria. This was put to the Committee as homework for the next meeting, when a list will be compiled. One omission noted was Human Health Impacts. This criteria has not been included as it is considered too difficult to measure uantitativel . A Janice Szwarz Janice Szwarz Janice Szwarz All members Cl~J!:ll1gron Future CAC Activities Next Meeting MINUTES OF THE CLARINGTON HWY. 407 COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Federal EA has not yet been triggered - therefore Health Canada has not yet become involved. Air Quality is noted as a criteria. However, some concerns were raised as to whether the current air quality standards are sufficient, and whether the are the enforced. 407 Workshop for Durham Region is scheduled for April 21't The venue is thought to be Sikorski Hall in Oshawa. The workshop is ope 0 invitees only who have indicated an interest in the process. The te expressing an interest has passed. However Janice Project Team to determine if they will accept the co they contacted the Project Team to express their i Project Team is amenable, Janice will provide the Committee members. material to be circulated in advance. J an ice Szwarz! Interested Members Janice Szwarz! Sharon Norris Sharon Norris Janice Szwarz! Sharon Norris 407 East Environmental Assessment Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory Committee Rankings (11 voting members) Groundwater Surface Water Quality Fisheries and Aquatic Habitat Terrestrial Vegetation Wetlands Wildlife Designated Environmental Features landscape Connectivity Special Spaces EVALUATION FACTORS, CRITERIA AND INDICATORS . Groundwater recharge and discharge areas and flow path . Municipal and private water supply wells . Groundwater ualit . Watercourse crossings . Riparian areas . Sensitive headwater areas . Channel/shoreline alterations . Surface water ualit . Fishery crossings and habitat . Riparian vegetation removal . S ecies At Risk SARs . Woodlots/forest areas/upland vegetation units . Significant flora/communities . Implications on forest managemenUresearch programs . S ecies At Risk SARs . Provinciall, locall or unevaluated wetland areas . Wildlife loss . Effects of noise and lighting on wildlife . Wildlife habitat areas . S ecies At Risk SARs and known movement corridors . Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESAs) and Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest ANSls . Linkages between natural heritage areas (e.g. tablelands and valle lands . Oak Ridges Moraine . Greenbelt Plan . Distance to sensitive rece 8 5 2 o 2 2 3 1 4 Provincial/Municipal/ Private land Use Development Strategies Agriculture Property Contamination . Compatibility with Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan, the Greenbelt Plan, the proposed Watershed Based Source Protection Planning, and the proposed Greater Toronto Area Trans ortation Strate . Businesses displaced or impacted by construction . Chan es in business ex osure . Effect on licensed aggregate resource facilities and a re ate resource areas . Removal, sterilization or severance of Class 1-3 agriculturalland(2) . Specialty crops/cropland and dairy/livestock operations and field crop operations . Farm equipment transportation routes . Division of a ricultural communit areas . Commercial/industrial properties and service stations in rural areas . 0 eratin or closed waste dis osal sites 2 (tie) 1 o 7 1 1 2 (tie) EVALUATION FACTORS, CRITERIA AND INDICATORS Recreational Opportunities . Distance to noise sensitive receivers . Existing or planned settlement areas and community structure . Delivery of community services (emergency, school bus) . Urban or rural barrier effects . Effect on hiking, hunting, fishing, nature viewing and educational 0 ortunities . Residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational ro ert effects . Diversion of Ion er distance travel to/from local roadwa s . Aesthetic and scenic value of landsca e . Effect on Ii ht sensitive receivers 2 5 Noise Community Fabric o Property Impacts 5 2 Archaeological Features 1 Built Heritage Features 2 Technology 1 Overall Transportation System 3 2 Performance Transportation System Com atibilit Transportation System 1 Connectivit Screenline Performance 1 CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1-2 MINUTES NO, 3'0 AUTHORITY MEETING 7HAR29 Pt/ 1 :55:06 Tuesdav. March 20. 2007 - 5:00 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 100 WHITING AVENUE, OSHAWA AUTHORITY'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, BOARDROOM.' i...'" yJf5' '," ,. -c ;,:'.\, ,. '"^'"' ~ t" Present: G. Emm, Chair B. Nicholson, Vice Chair , S. Crawford A. Cullen J. Drumm A. Foster R. Hooper R. Johnson D. Mitchell J. Neal M. Novak M. Pearce P. Perkins 1.-.-::.... '....., , ~ ..,.-.._....-._..._,~-.--<f ,.~,_..---~'-.. . , H<_'"'_"'_"'__""~' , '. '""'-"'--'-"-"~-i . ___,.~.-=-o',,-;: . , ..~..._'_.~"":: J.R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer D. White, Director, Corporate Services H. Brooks, Director, Watershed Planning & Natural Heritage G. Geissberger, Community Outreach Coordinator R. Hersey, Director, Development Review & Regulation M. Hrynyk, General Superintendent P. Lowe, Director, Watershed Stewardship & Community Outreach C. Sisson, Conservation Ontario G. SooChan, Director, Ground water K. Tate, Administrative AssistantJRecording Secretary , aQl::c:Q~- Excused: J. Gray P. Sisson, Director, Engineering & Field Operations . The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:08 p.m. DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any matter herein contained - NONE ADOPTION OF MINUTES Res. #27 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by M. Novak THAT the Authority minutes of February 20,2007 be adopted as circulated, CARRIED G. Emm presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Oshawa awarded to Central Lake Ontario Conservation for partnering with the City of Oshawa to celebrate the 2006 Winter Lights Program. R. Johnson and S. Crawford arrived at 5: 10 p.m. AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 2007 - PAGE 2 CORRESPONDENCE (I) Correspondence Item #AFNFI4RI from Anne Moriarty & CLOCA reply reo Donation - CLOCA Conservation Areas (2) Letter of resignation from Lisa Backus, Planner/Enforcement Officer (3) Email sent from CLOCAlJ.R. Powell attaching articles from Orono Weekly Times (4) Ernail received from Durham Region Health DepartmentlKen Gorman re Article in Orono Times reo fees for private wells Res. #28 Moved by R. Hooper S<7onded by M. Novak , THAT the above correspondence items (allached as Schedule 3-1 to 3-6 and H-11 of Mar. 20/07) be received for information. CARRIED DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER G. SooChan presented an update regarding Source Water Protection. Discussion ensued. Res. #29 Moved by R. Johnson Seconded by J. Neal THAT the presentation given be receivedfor information. CARRIED J. Drumm arrived at 5:20 p.m. DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATION (I) Staff Report #4644-07 (attached as Schedule 5-1 & 5-2 of Mar. 20/07) Applications for Development. Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses - February 1-28,2007 Res. #30 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by M. Pearce THAT the allached applications be approved and the respective permits be issued. CARRIED (2) ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation #42/06 Res. #31 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by M. Pearce THAT John Hetherington be appointed Enforcement Officer under the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation #42/06. CARRIED DIRECTOR, WATERSHED STEWARDSHIP, COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION (I) Staff Report #4646-07 Watershed Stewardship Update - Spring is around the corner! Res. #32 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by J. Neal THAT Staff Report #4646-07 (aI/ached as Schedule 6-1 to 6-4 of Mar. 20/07) be received for information. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 2007 - PAGE 3 DIRECTOR, WATERSHED PLANNING & NATURAL HERITAGE (I) Staff Report #4645-07 Development of the Landscape Analysis Model and Identification of Existing Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Res. #33 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by M. Novak THAT Staff Report #4645-07 (attached as Schedule 7-] to 7-4 of Mar. 20/07) be received for information; and, THAT the Board of Directors endorse the use of the Landscape Analysis Model in the Authority's programs and services. CARRIED DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES (I) Staff Report #4647-07 Working in Partnership for Healthy Watersheds 2007-2011 (previously circulated to members and staff) Res. #34 Moved by R. Johnson Seconded by S. Crawford THAT Staff Report #4647-07 (aUached as Schedule 8-] of Mar. 20/07) be received for information. CARRIED (2) Staff Report #4648-07 (attached as Schedule 8-2 of Mar. 20/07) 2007 Preliminary Budget (previously circulated to members and staff) Res. #35 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by P. Perkins THAT the 2007 Preliminary Budget be approved for submission to the Region of Durham as part of the multi-year budget process. CARRIED Res. #36 Moved by A. Foster Seconded by S. Crawford THAT the meeting convene "In Camera" to discuss a property maUer. CARRIED Res. #38 Moved by B. Nicholson Seconded by R. Johnson THAT the meeting reconvene. CARRIED Res. #39 Moved by P. Perkins Seconded by A. Foster THAT the actions of the "In Camera" session be adopted. CARRIED AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 21, 2007 - PAGE 4 CIllEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (l) Staff Report #4650-07 Government of Canada - $225 million for securement of Ecologically Significant Lands - News Releases attached Res. #40 Moved by M. Pearce Seconded by P. Perkins THAT Staff Report #4650-07 (attached as Schedule H-} to H.8 of Mar. 20/07) be received for information. CARRIED DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER (1) Staff Report #4651-07 Expressions of Interest and/or Nominations for the Position of Chair of the CTC Source Protection Planning Committee Res. #41 Moved by M. Pearce Seconded by M. Novak THAT Staff Report #465}-07 (attached as Schedule H-9 & H-lO of Mar. 20/07) be received for information. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Res. #42 Moved by J. Neal Seconded by R. Johnson THAT the meeting adjourn. CARRIED The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m. I - 3 Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board Municipality of Cia ring ton Minutes of Meeting Tuesday March 13, 2007 -7: 00 PM (Not yet approved by Committee Members) Present: Gord Lee (Chair) Larry Burke (Vice-Chair) Herman Valckx Eric Gareau Dave Werheid Bob Holmes Council/or, Gord Robinson Recording secretary/treasurer - Karen Gonsalves Absent: Carol Little 1) Call to Order: 7:00pm 2) Arena Manager's Report: Prior to the adoption of minutes, Bryan Whiltshire presented his 2007 budget request and a "to do" listfor this summer season, when the ice is out. In addition, he advised of his progress to date on an "Inventory Control List" for all furniture, fixtures, tools and equipment, not fastened to the building. Concern by the board members of shrinkage and disappearance of these items, set this program in motion. The inventory check-off list wil/ become a monthly audit for management to provide. At the conclusion of his presentation, the board requested both employees - Bryan and Karen remove themselves from the meeting and the following motion was proposed: THAT: "we move in-camera". (7:30pm) Motion # 2579 - MOVED by: Herman Valckx; SECONDED by: Council/or Robinson CARRIED Motion # 2580 - MOVED by: Herman Valckx; SECONDED by: Larry Burke "THAT we rise from in-camera." (7:47pm) CARRIED Motion # 2581- MOVED by: Council/or Robinson; SECONDED by: Herman Valckx "THA T the Board ratify; all actions taken in-camera ". CARRIED 3) Minutes of Previous Meeting: NMAMB Minutes 2 March 13. 2007 The following motion was proposed: "THAT: The minutes of March 13, 2007 meeting are approved without changes. " Motion # 2582 - MOVED by: Eric Gareau; SECONDED by: Larry Burke. . CARRIED 4) Financial Report: Provided by Secretary/Treasurer, Karen Gonsalves The treasurers' reports provided the board with monthly and YTD financials - showing a current bank balance $40,299.55. Total Revenues of $331,107.60 in 2006 provided an 11.5% increase in sales over 2005. With all 2006 year-end financials complete, the 2006 financial report was being submitted to the finance department of the Municipality of Clarington, for audit. The chair advised he would hand deliver all financial records to the municipality by March 23,2007. Allfinancial details of year 2006, including Profit/Loss Reports would become public notice in future minutes, once the audit was completed by the Municipality's Finance Department. A review of the arena's accounts receivables and payables was also provided and discussed, with appropriate action being implemented. Karen also provided all board members with budgeted and actual financials for the years 2005 and 2006 to begin the process of budget forecasting for 2007. 5) 2007 Budget Forecast: After considerable dialogue and input by all board members, it was determined that more information was required to clarifY 2006 expenditures infour categories in our 2007forecast. Herman and Gord offered to meet and break down all items listed in 2006 under: Property Maintenance - Property Operations - Operation Supplies- Building Maintenance - for the purpose of attaining closer forecasts in these categories and removing some of the confusion. Karen arranged to supply all invoice details for each of these categories. Additional information was also requiredfrom our snack bar operations. The chair will arrange to meet with Michelle Maida, Concession Manager, for this info. Excellent progress was made towards our 2007 budget and with the other information being provided prior to our next meeting; it would appear the 2007 budget would be ratified at our April meeting. Rental rates for ice, floor and upstairs were discussed and will be confirmed with budget approval. NMAMB Minutes 3 March 13. 2007 Dialogue was directed towards the need for a new ice re-surfacer, within this term of office. Herman had initiated discussions with Resurfice Corp., and had brought forward the current value of our Olympia, either as a trade-in or private sale. Interest by the board to have the Laser Ice Guard feature included on the equipment was indicated Councillor Robinson advised that Newcastle Lions Club have now directed their fund-raising efforts towards Lakeridge Hospital, Bowmanville) expansion and he doubted they would be available to fUnd-raise with our board for a new Olympia. The board requested the Chair open dialogue with George Acorn, Community Services to see if there was any possibility of assistance, through the municipality. Chairman Lee advised; he would initiate contact immediately and bring any information back to the next board meeting. 6) Chair's Monthly Brief A) The board members were made aware of the smoking complaint that had been forwarded by the municipality, on behalf of a family that has 2 children playing hockey at Newcastle Arena. The issue in question was primarily a gathering of people smoking at the main entrance of the building. The municipal policy is to not allow smoking within 9 meters of the entrance to the building. The Chair advised that he had contacted the complainant, had signs posted throughout the arena and on the entrance doors and advised staff to be vigilant to the situation, particularly at the main entrance. B) The Grant Application submitted on behalf of the Arena Board had been approved and although no official announcement has been forwarded, it appears there will be a sum of money awarded to our cause. Official notification should be coming shortly. C) With an increasing number of incidents and mishaps occurring within the building, the Chair requested the formation of a committee, within our board members to review and prepare an up-to-date Risk Management Policy for management to follow. A preliminary outline will be initiated by the Chair, and then handed over to the volunteer committee of Larry Burke, Dave Werheid and Eric Gareau. The preliminary outline will be completedfor our next meeting and will include a Code of Conduct for the arena. 7) Monitoring Reports on Open Action Items: Signage and painting for outside area of arena - On hold until spring.. Fund Raising Card Night - To be reviewed at April meeting. Tentative date- May 5, 2007 NMAMB Minutes 4 March 13. 2007 Rink-Board Advertising: - Information sheet provided to all members for prospecting. Doorway construction for upstairs separation of banquet hall from service rooms to be completed by March month-end. 8) New/Other Business: A letter of interest will be included with all 2007 contracts, requesting input from user groups for arena improvements. In addition, a newsletter and acknowledgement of support will be mailed to our advertisers with their invoice for rink-board signs. Discussion took place regarding upgrading the arena computer. Will be part of our budget process at April's meeting. 9) Calendar Of Events: Newcastle Spring Carnival-Saturday March 31",2007 Ice removal- April 9, 2007 Lacrosse Program - Schedule incomplete - program to commence April 14th Clarington Summer Day Camp - July 3 to August 24, 2007. House League Ball Hockey - Registration week March 26-3 I, 2007 lO)Next Meeting: Tuesday April 10th, 2007 - 7: pm 11) Adjournment: Motion # 2583 -MOVED by Herman Valckx: SECONDED by Eric Gareau "THAT the meeting be adjourned. " CARRIED The meeting adjourned 9:45 pm. Ern 1-4 Tyrone Community Centre Memorandum To: From: Cc: Date: Subject: Executive Board Members Mark Canning Willie Woo, Gord Robinson Apri/llth, 2007 Minutes - Feb 22nd. 2007 Attendees; Laurie Lafrance, Mark Canning, John Scanlan Walter Loveridge, Janice Scanlan, Paul Rowan, Patty WoodcoCk, Jack Wilson, Brian Bradshaw, Willie Woo(Local Councillor), Gord Robinson(Local Councillor) MINutES FROM tHE FEB 22ND BOARD MEETING Motion to approve minutes from the last meeting. Moved: Janice Scanlan Seconded: Mark Canning CARRIED John discussed the board and its constitution. Will review the TCC Constitution(elections, bylaws, officers, voting rights, board members, sub committees, duties etc) at a future meeting, TREASURER'S REPORT General Account balance - $4,941 (as at February 19th) ExpanSion Fund balance = $4,600 (as at February 19th) Moved: Patty Woodcock Seconded: Mark Canning BOOKING REPORT Laurie LaFrance developed a report on hall cost comparisons(hall rental, bartenders, softdrinks etc) to other halls in Clarington. Will continue to monitor to ensure we are competitive. The group also discussed the rental agreement(councillors will review and update the board). Municipality also requires proof your renter acquired event insurance. Will make this part of the rental agreement. Farmers parade will be booking the hall for next year - Laurie to disCuss rental fee with them. BAR REPORT Discussed the broken window from the Valentine Dance. The person is willing to pay the Municipality for the repairs. We also discussed the renovation of the bar and the board voted on going ahead with the renovation. Janice will coordinate. Moved: Patty Woodcock Seconded: Janice Scanlan YOUTH REPORT Nothing to report SENIORS REPORT Nothing to report CLEANING REPORT Nothing to report "Tyrone... catch the Spirit!" 2716 Concession Rd. 7 Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 www.tyroneontario.com (90S) 263-4330 IlB Tyrone Community Centre OLD BUSINESS 1. Fundraising Valentines Dance had a small turnout. Shari will report on profit from the dance once she has all the details. 2. TAA IssUes Setcer registration on March 1st and the 8th, 3. Maintenance Municipality of Clarington Issues: . Window sill at the back door . Smaller Extinguisher needed(Clarington did a fire inspection) . Fans inside hall to be replaced . Horseshoe pit sand is being replaced by woodchips . UV Installation will be coming in 2007 . Baseball Diamonds ~ need to be weed free for 2007 - Tyrone often forgotten . I'an External Problem - in progress 4. Defibrillator Machine - look for donation S. Chairs/Tables Trillium grant submitted on March 1st. Will know if approved within 120 days 6. Landscape Plan Landscaping in progress - completed in spring 7. Web Site - Sue Sutcliffe will be redoing the website look 8. Bar Renovation - motion to go ahead 9. Photographs on Walls - Laurie getting pricing on refinishing etc 10. Grants - received annual grant from municipality NEW BUSINESS 1. LateNite In Tyrone March 31st (sub committee) Brian Bradshaw provided update and costing model. Board approved funding $1000. 2. Discussed a possible rink next year at the TCC for the community and a WinterFest event. Municipality has provided liability issues associated with this. 3. Chris Roberts has joined as a volunteer for the TCC. Motion to Adjourn Moved: Paul Rowan Seconded: Walter Loveridge Adjourned 9:45 p.m. "Tyrone... catch the Spirit!" 2716 Concession Rd. 7 Tyrone, ON, L1C 3K6 www.tyroneontario.com (905) 263-4330 Present: Regrets: Absent: Staff: I - 5 CLARINGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES BOARD MEETING MINUTES March 7, 2007 Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre 62 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario K. Isnor S. Laing J. Richards J. Rook J. Murray M. Carleton B. Colville Couucillor G. Robinson Mayor J. Abernethy P. Ford M. Carlton M. Rutherford Conrad, Administrator 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by the Chair at 7:03 p.m 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Moved by: J. Richards Seconded by: S. Laing THAT the agenda be approved. MOTION CARRIED 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moved by: J. Murray Seconded by: J. Richards THAT the minutes of the Board meeting of December 6,2006 be approved with the amendment to change P. Ford from the Absent category to Regrets. MOTION CARRIED 4. BUSINESS ARISING a) By Law Review: The Chair provided an update on the By Law review. Two meetings, on Feb 5 and March 5, have been held with Mayor, Councillor and municipal staff to work on the By Law administering Clarington Museums and Archives. A final review of the By Law will come to the April meeting of the Board for Board approval. Then the By Law will go to GP&A and Council for ratification. 5. COMMITTEE REPORTS a) Finance Committee: A brief report was submitted by the Finance Chair. Moved by: J. Richards Seconded by: J. Murray THAT the bill to McWilliams Moving and Storage be paid. MOTION CARRIED Moved by: S. Laing Seconded by:Councillor G. Robinson THAT the Finance Committee report be accepted and bills paid. MOTION CARRIED 6. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT The Administrator reviewed upcoming exhibits and events. She reported that the Medieval Exhibit has been well attended. The March Break History Camp is fully booked. Moved by: B. Colville Seconded by: J. Richards THAT the Administrators Report be accepted. MOTION CARRIED 7. NEW BUSINESS J. Rook is a member ofClarington Heritage Committee. A member of the Museum Board is also suppose to sit on this Committee. J. Rook offered to fill that position on behalf of the Board. Moved by: S. Laing Seconded by: J. Richards THAT J. Rook be the Museum Board representative on the Clarington Heritage Committee. MOTION CARRIED Councillor G. Robinson asked about the date ofthe next Property Inspection. The Administrator advised that there should be one within the Month. The Administrator and the Director of Operations had met to review issues on Property Report. Councillor G. Robinson requested updates on well at Clarke Museum, the Boys Bedroom at Bowmanville Museum and planning for the Orono 175. 8. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarington Museums and Archives will be held APRIL 11, 2007 at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre, beginning at 7:00 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Councillor G. Robinson THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:08 p.m. Cggron REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2007 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF TUESDAY, April 10, 2007 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) ESD-005-07 Emergency and Fire Services - 2006 Annual Report (b) COD-014-07 Joint Health and Safety Committee - 2006 Summary (c) Delegation Suzanne McCrimmon, Clarington Board of Trade Quarterly Update 2. ZONING AMENDMENT TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A HAMLET RESIDENTIAL LOT PROPONENT: MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON THAT Report PSD-039-07 be received; THAT the proposal to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 and Zoning By-law 2005-109 submitted by the Municipality of Clarington be referred back to staff; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-039-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1 C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 2 April 16, 2007 3. STEPHENSON PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION APPLICANT: PATRICIA STEPHENSON THAT Report PSD-040-07 be received; THAT the application submitted by Patricia Stephenson for draft approval of a ,Proposed Plan of Subdivision and proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, be 'referred back to Staff for further processing and the preparation of a subsequent report following the receipt of the outstanding agency comments; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-040-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 4. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAY COMPANY LANDS AT MILE 288.9 FOR THE WATERFRONT TRAIL THAT this Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 be received; THAT Council select Option 'A' as set out in 3.2 of Addendum to Report PSD-118-06; THAT Council pass a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to execute the Licence Agreement contained in Attachment 2 of Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 and rescind By-Law 2006-219 approved December 18, 2006; and THAT all interested parties listed in Addendum to Report PSD-118-06 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE REGION OF DURHAM HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT IN RESPECT TO SEWAGE SYSTEMS THAT Report EGD-032-07 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham attached to Report EGD-032-07, for the administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems; and THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-032-07 to confirm its decision to enter into an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham; and THAT a copy of Report EGD-032-07, Council's resolution and the by-law be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham. Report #1 3 April 16, 2007 6. HYDRO ONE NETWORKS INC. - REQUEST FOR EASEMENTS THAT Report EDG-033-07 be received; and THAT the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington be authorized to execute the easement agreements between the Municipality and Hydro One Networks Inc. contained as Attachments 1 and 2 to Report EDG-033-07. 7. MILL STREET SUBWAY RECONSTRUCTION, NEWCASTLE - PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE THAT Report EGD-034-07 be received; THAT Council receive the information pertaining to the Public Information Centre of March 20, 2007; and THAT staff proceed with the EA process recommending the preferred hybrid alternative as the preferred alternative. 8. PURCHASE OF A PRE-BUILT PUMPER THAT Report ESD-006-07 be received; THAT the requirement for tendering in accordance with By-Law 2006-127 be waived for this transaction; THAT Staff be authorized to issue a Purchase Order for the purpose of purchasing a pre-built conventional Pumper, not to exceed $400,000 including taxes; and THAT this amount be drawn from the 2007 Emergency Services Capital Budget Account No. 110-28-388-82812-7401. 9. CL2007-1, ELECTRICAL SERVICES, STREET AND PARK LIGHTING THAT Report COD-011-07 be received; THAT Langley Utilities Contracting Ltd., Bowmanville, Ontario, with a total bid price of $81,189.00 per year for Part "A" and $22,878.50 per year for Part "B", being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2007 -1, be awarded the contract to provide Electrical Services for Street and Park Lighting, as required by the Municipality of Clarington for a one year term commencing approximately March 31, 2007 through to March 30, 2008; THAT the contract be extended for a second year and third year, pending satisfactory service, and pricing; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the respective years Street and Park Lighting Accounts. Report #1 4 April 16, 2007 10. JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE - TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR THE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF A MULTI-WORKPLACE JOINT HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE THAT Report COD-012-07 be received; THAT the Terms of Reference (Attachment #1 to Report COD-012-07) as endorsed by the C.U.P.E. Local 74 President for Inside and Outside Workers; Clarington Fire Fighters Association Local 3139 President; the Co-Chairs of the Joint Health and Safety Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer on behalf on non-affiliated workers, be endorsed by Council; and THAT a copy of Report COD-012-07 with attached Terms of Reference be submitted to the Ministry of Labour for approval. 11. TENDER CL2006-53, GREEN ROAD AND BASELINE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, BOWMANVILLE THAT Report COD-013-07 be received; THAT Dave Boyle Excavating Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $2,112,018.10 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2006-53, be awarded the contract for the Green Road and Baseline Road Reconstruction, Bowmanville, as required by the Engineering Department; THAT the total funds required in the amount of $2,836,000.00 ($2,112,018.10 tender plus land purchase, consulting, contingencies, utilities and less Region of Durham portion) be provided from the 2006 Engineering Services capital budget Account # 110-32-330-83276-7401; THAT the remaining funds from 2005 ($57,554.06) and 2006 ($204,400.00) be carried forward to the 2007 Budget year; THAT the award be subject to the approval of the Region of Durham for their portion of the contract works; and THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule "A" to Report COD-013-07 authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. Report #1 5 April 16, 2007 12. CL2006-63, SUPPLY OF GARBAGE AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS AND COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL FROM VARIOUS MUNICIPAL LOCATIONS THAT Report COD-016-07 be received; THAT J & F Waste Systems Inc., Ajax, Ontario, with an estimated yearly cost of $44,168.00, being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2006-63, Supply of Garbage and Recycling Containers and Collection and Disposal from Various Municipal Locations be awarded the contract as required by the Municipality of Clarington for a one year term beginning approximately May 23,2007; THAT the contract be extended for a second year and third year, pending satisfactory service, and pricing; and THAT the funds expended be drawn from the respective operating budgets. 13. DELEGATION - MICHAEL PATRICK, CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE THAT Michael Patrick's comments, on behalf of the Clarington Board of Trade, regarding Physician Recruitment be referred to staff. 14. CLARINGTON GIRLS HOCKEY - LOSE YOUR LOCKS THAT a grant in the amount of $175 be awarded to the Clarington Girls Hockey Association to cover the cost of the rental of the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex for the "Lose Your Locks" project on April 29, 2007. 15. RATIFY ACTIONS THAT the actions taken in the "c1osed" meeting be ratified. SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS April 16, 2007 BY-LAWS 2007-076 Being a by-law to amend By-law 77-33, as amended, a by-law to appoint Members to the Board of Management for the Bowmanville Central Business Improvement Area, and to repeal By-law 2004-065 (Approved by Council April 2, 2007) 2007-077 Being a by-law to authorize the entering into a Licence Agreement with Canadian National Railway Company, the owner Part of Lot 3, Broken Front Concession former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham and to rescind By-law 2006-219 (Item 4 of Report #1) 2007-078 Being a By-law to authorize an agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and the Regional Municipality of Durham to continue delegating the responsibility for administration and enforcement of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code in respect of sewage systems (Item 5 of Report #1) 2007-079 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and Dave Boyle Excavating Limited, Bowmanville, Ontario, to enter into agreement for the Green Road and Baseline Road Reconstruction, Bowmanville, Ontario (Item 11 of Report #1) 2007-080 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 55 to the Clarington Official Plan [Dunbury Development (Green) Ltd.] (Approved by Council April 2, 2007) HANDOUTS/CIRCULA TIONS FOR COUNCIL Presentation by Roger Anderson Durham Regional Chair to the Municipality of Clarington Council April 16, 2007 7:00 p.m. t'""' r'h.,,_ CteJic Check against delivery. Thank you Mayor Abernethy. It's my privilege once again to update Clarington Council on activities at the Region. Looking back, 2006 was a busy and successful year for the Durham. In 2007, with a Provincial election in October and the possibility of a federal election as well, we have a prime opportunity for the Region to press for action on critical issues. Transit is one such issue. Durham Region Transit was a major focus for us in 2006 and there is tangible progress. "One Fare Anywhere" in Durham, more frequent service along key corridors like Highway 2, and seamless operation of specialized services across Durham are Region-wide achievements in 2006. Locally, DRT introduced the new Townline route connecting Courtice south and northeast Oshawa. We weathered our first Regional Transit strike and achieved our first new contract, bringing workers from the four previous agreements under a single agreement. In the 9 months prior to the strike, DRT achieved 11.8 % growth in ridership. As services are improved and expanded, in 2007 this trend should continue. But significant, sustained investment is needed to bring DRT services to a level comparable to other 905 regions. With that objective in mind, in February, the Region submitted an application to the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Program for $150 million in funding to accelerate the development of our transit system. Durham needs and expects to see significant federal and provincial investment in our transit system, comparable to that in other parts of the GTA. Durham continues to invest in our Regional road network. In 2006, road rehabilitation projects in Clarington included 3.8 km of Regional Road 3 and 3.2km of Regional Road 42, at a total cost of $775,000. Subject to budget approval, numerous road projects are planned for Clarington in 2007. These include reconstruction of Regional Road 17 from Highway 2 to the 401, valued at almost $2 million, and sections of Regional Highway 2 and Regional Road 57 estimated at another $1 million. Rehabilitation projects worth an additional $1.5 million are also proposed for Clarington locations such as Regional Road 18 south of the 5th Concession. Our largest regional capital project to date, the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant is proceeding well and should begin operation this Fall. I've probably mentioned some stage of the Courtice project every time I have visited this Council. While there is still work to do on the connecting trunk sewers over the next two years, the plant itself is nearing completion. Waste management was another area of significant progress in 2006. Composting of food waste is old news in Clarington but the Green Bin program just rolled out in Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby last July. They really took to the program, surpassing the 50% target and reaching 60% diversion in the first six months. In February, the 2006 1 Green Bin initiative was recognized as a success by our peers, when the Ontario Public Works Association named it a "Project of the Year for Environment". Dealing with the shrinking amount of garbage is still a challenge. Our work in partnership with York Region to develop an Energy-from-Waste facility for residual waste, is progressing well. We now are at the stage of considering a short list of possible sites with the objective of selecting the preferred site this Fall. I know that there will be a full and productive public discussion of the proposed sites in this community. Related to energy, Durham Region was recently recognized by the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative for superior energy management practices in our water and waste water plants. Conservation is also the focus of a $190,000 study grant to the Region from the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Working with Tribute Homes and Natural Resources Canada, we are quantifying savings in 88 energy and water efficient new homes compared to 88 new homes with standard builder appliances and fixtures. The project will demonstrate the benefits of energy and water efficiency in individual households. These are just a few of the innovative projects developed by Durham staff. On the human services side of Regional operations, in 2006 we completed the rebuilds of two regional long term care facilities, Lakeview Manor in Beaverton and Hillsdale Terraces in Oshawa. These homes represent an investment of over $73 million to support excellent care for our frail and elderly residents. Regional Council recently approved the purchase of a site in Clarington for a new paramedic station to serve the growing population in the Courtice area. Hopefully we will break ground later this year and complete the construction by early 2008. On the policing front, major projects underway in 2007 include town hall meetings in all Durham municipalities, an analysis of officer deployment across the Region and strategic planning to guide DRPS service delivery. As you know we also will be looking for a new police chief. During 2006, our Social Services case load increased by about 10% over 2005 levels. This is a concern and highlights the need to attract higher-order jobs to the Region. Families in the GTA just can't make ends meet on minimum wage. More affordable housing continues to be a pressing need. Accessing the Federal-Provincial housing program dollars is a lengthy process but we should begin to see successful project proposals selected and announced this summer. Affordable child care is another important support to employment. Under the Best Start Child Care Program we created 475 new child care spaces across the Region in 2006. Funding for those spaces was expected for the next three years only, due to cancellation of federal participation in the Best Start Program. The recent federal budget allocates $250 million to the Provinces for child care. We hope this funding will 2 result in some new spaces in Durham as our demand for child care spaces and subsidies continues to grow. A recent change by the Province requires that subsidy eligibility is now determined by an income test rather than a needs test. This is simpler to administer but it means more people are applying. Our wait list for child care subsidies is now over 1400 families and growing weekly but the budget for the program is unchanged. With respect to economic development, we have expanded our efforts to market Durham internationally. Already this year, a Swedish delegation and the US Consul General and his staff have toured Durham. Excellent and mutually-supportive working relationships with the University, the College, GM and the area municipal economic development offices help us identify and capture emerging opportunities. The energy sector is a top priority in our program. Regional staff worked in partnership with Clarington to prepare the secondary plan for the Energy Business Park to help foster new energy enterprises. Partnerships like the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance are also focused on fostering networking and innovation among Durham businesses involved in the energy sector. The one piece of excellent news in the recent provincial budget was the announcement of $400,000 for the DSEA. We are working hard to create opportunity and attract investment. Durham Region is working with our communities and tourism industry partners to implement the new Tourism Strategy. In February, we launched our new brand, "Durham, Good Natured, Good Times" and new initiatives like the Knowledgeable Host program, development of overnight stay packages, and new Internet tools to reach potential visitors. At the Provincial level, recent legislative and policy changes will directly affect Durham in 2007 and beyond. Last June, the Province established the Greater Golden Horseshoe Growth Plan. This Plan contains policies directing new growth to existing urban areas through infill and intensification. Downtown Oshawa and Pickering are designated as urban growth centres with a target density of 200 residents and jobs combined per hectare. We can work with the Province to apply these policies in Durham. However, to support this kind of density, new provincial investment will be needed in transit, infrastructure and human services such as hospitals, community care, libraries and recreation. New municipal fiscal tools, to provide revenues that grow with the economy, also are needed. The Clean Water Act, passed in October, will affect land uses near drinking water sources. The Region received MOE funding in 2006 for studies to delineate our municipal well head protection areas. We are also involved in joint studies of Western Lake Ontario and of Lake Simcoe as drinking water sources. The Act requires municipalities to participate in source protection planning, to provide information, to 3 comply with and enforce source protection plans. The unknown scope and future costs of these new responsibilities are a big concem to Durham. This kind of unfunded mandate will be a hot topic during the Provincial-Municipal Fiscal and Services review. The use of municipal property taxes to subsidize provincial programs must come to an end. Only then will Durham regain control over its expenditures and be able to invest appropriately in Regional infrastructure. Unfortunately, the Joint Review is scheduled to take 18 months so relief is not coming soon. The Province must live up to its obligations in other areas as well. To reach their own Growth Plan objectives for this Region, Ontario must deliver often-announced projects such as the Court House, the 407 East, the 404 extension, and widening of Highways 7 and 401 through Durham. These are missing pieces of the framework for managing the anticipated growth in our Region. Another recent provincial decision, to build new nuclear reactors in Ontario, also has profound implications for Clarington and Durham. Ontario Power Generation has initiated the federal environmental assessment process for expansion of the Darlington Nuclear Plant. Details are still vague but, if this mega-project proceeds, it will dominate economic activity in our Region for decades. Provincial investment in Durham's infrastructure will also be' vital to support this massive energy project. Every year, I am impressed by how much municipal government achieves, with very little real power or discretionary spending. Consider the new community facilities, and roads, water and sewer infrastructure, built in Durham in the past couple of years. Think of the volume of programs delivered municipally across our Region. We can be proud of our accomplishments and our timely, effective service to our communities. But there is so much more we can do, want to do and could do with funding and revenues that match our municipal responsibilities and the growth in our communities. We need to get Durham's needs on the campaign agenda during upcoming provincial and federal elections. During this four-year Council term we must be vocal and creative advocates for our communities to really move Durham forward. Thank you. 4 , . c.. (Y1~ c6 c c;'UA-1 ~ oLj-II-07 ct Clarington Council Meeting Monday,i\priI16,2007 - Thank you Introduce myself I speak for several condominium townhouse owners at Nantucket as well as the owners of2832 Courtice Road about our concerns for the proposed skatepark at the Courtice Community Complex. I have with me a file folder of copies of correspondence between area residents, Helen Ward-President of the Board of Directors of Durham Condominium Corp. 146, and representatives of the Municipality including councillors, Patti Berry and the Clarington Engineering Dept. This includes photos of flooding on our property from a creek on the CLOCA land, and the effects of trespassing and vandalism. -Newspaper Notices Unfortunately there has been a problem with the Courtice residents who would be most affected by the building of this skatepark not learning about the proposal. It has been brought to our attention that notices were published in the Canadian Statesman announcing 3 different open meetings. However, few saw the notices which were very small. Some don't receive a newspaper and those of us who do, don't read every word. Some residents go away during the winter. None of us received the information package as mentioned by Mary Novak in a phone conversation with the President of the Durham Condominium #126 Board of Directors. The point is - why were residents of the area not notified in writing and why was the Board of Directors of Nantucket not notified in writing? I delivered my letter of Feb. 17 to the town hall before the last two public meetings. Why was I not telephoned to inform me of a chance to speak out? Sharon Babbs of Unit 71 did attend the Mar. 27 Open House only because she saw a notice at the Complex. She stated that there was no one there who could answer her questions, certainly no one from the Municipality! Concerns: -'li million$ As general taxpayers, we are appalled that nearly 'l1 million $ would be spent on a recreational facility that would benefit a narrow portion of the population, that is male youth, esp. when our hospital, which services the entire population, is crying out for money. Our taxes will be raised to provide more funding for hospital services, but the municipality can afford a skatepark? ! -Noise As you have anticipated, we are concerned about the disruption to the enjoyment of our property because of the constant noise pollution the users of a skatepark would produce. We have already experienced the "slam bang" sound effects of temporary skateparks that have been set up in the Complex parking lot during summer months. We have been informed that a berm with trees would be constructed to the south and east of the facility to buffer the noise. Has an engineering and environmental study been carried out by CLOCA to ascertain the effect this berm could have on the existing problem of flooding from the creek between the Complex and Nantucket with heavy rains and Spring melt? Photos of this flooding accompanied letters to Ms Berry and Mr. Windolf from the owners of Unit 71. -Trespassing Residents of Nantucket already experience serious problems with students trespassing through our community. We continually experience vandalism in the form of property damage, garbage thrown at our doors and on yards, noise, foul language and intimidation. Two police cars were called in to deal with problems just last week. Many of our residents are elderly and unwilling to confront these offenders. " As residents of private property, we are not comfortable being asked to provide "public surveillance" of the site as mentioned in the report from the Engineering Dept. We are not willing to police a problem that need not be created in the first place. Peter Windolf asked why the developer didn't put a chain link fence along the north side of the condominium property. We chose our property because it backed onto a green belt and do not wish to be fenced in! By all means, erect a fence with Municipa funds on Municipal land along the south side ofthe Courtice Community Complex. We property owners should not have to pay for a problem that we did not create! - Volleyball courts The sand volleyball courts, where the skatepark would be located, have brought their own problems with young people using the courts until I or 2 a.m. with the aid of lighting from parked cars. They are drinking, yelling and swearing, interrupting residents' rights to peace and quiet. Turning out the lights in the parking lot is not going to be a solution. Joy riding has also become an activity in the parking lot at the Courtice Complex. We anticipate these problems will multiply greatly with a skatepark attracting even larger numbers of youth to hang out in our area. This is the best indication of what will happen if the skatepark is allowed to be built! -Conclusion We are here to ask you to rescind your decision to build a skatepark at the Courtice Community Complex. If you absolutely feel you must built a facility for skateboarders in Courtice to keep up with the rest of the province at the cost of $465,000 of tax dollars, please consider a site which would not be on top of existing residences. 55 metres is not adequate distance. Have councillors who voted for this site actually visited and seen how there is merely the narrowest strip of trees and creek separating our property and the proposed area?! How would YOU like a skateboard facility and all the problems it will assuredly bring with it, to be built in YOUR backyard? Thank you for allowing our concerns to finally be heard publicly. Be assured that had we been informed of the public meetings about this issue, that we would have been there!