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Council Meeting Minutes
MAY 14, 2007
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 14, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Director of Corporate Services/Acting Chief Administrative Officer,
M. Marano
Manager of Transportation and Design, L. Benson, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Manager of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Manager of Special Projects, F. Langmaid, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Manager of Development Review, C. Pellarin
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:38 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Mayor Abernethy indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to
Report #3.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-260-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on April 30, 2007, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - May 14, 2007
PRESENTATIONS
John O’Toole, MPP, Durham, addressed Council to present his annual update from
Queen’s Park. Mr. O’Toole congratulated new and returning Members of Council and
pledged his support to work co-operatively to serve the taxpayers of Clarington.
Mr. O’Toole advised there has been much debate in the legislature regarding social
programs and the argument of uploading and downloading services. Mr. O’Toole
acknowledged the revenue challenges facing municipalities resulting from the
downloading of services and felt the best defense for Council is having accountability
and transparency in local government. He commended Council for holding fewer
closed meetings. Mr. O’Toole highlighted current legislation before the assembly and
its effects on the local taxpayer, and commented on issues of local importance
including the Highway 407 East expansion, GO Transit and Durham Region Transit,
the Greenbelt legislation and the cost and accessibility of healthcare services.
Mr. O’Toole recognized the municipality’s energy resources and partnerships and
urged Council to fast-track the process to provide the opportunity for Clarington to
become the Energy Capital of Canada.
Wayne Robbins, Senior Vice President, Ontario Power Generation – Darlington,
addressed Council to provide a report on the annual operations of Ontario Power
Generation (OPG). Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Robbins
highlighted OPG’s 2006 performance and reviewed priorities for 2007. Mr. Robbins
advised that OPG’s focus is on safe, reliable, cost-effective generation, operating in
an open and environmentally responsive manner. Mr. Robbins stated that Darlington
has a very large generating capability with excellent performance, noting three units at
Darlington are in the top quartile in the world for nuclear generating facilities. Mr.
Robbins reviewed improvements and execution of outage cycles, long-term station
sustainability, and security upgrades including regulatory compliance and additional
enhancements for 2007. He also provided an overview of the construction of new
nuclear at Darlington, the feasibility study for refurbishing of Pickering B, and the
Darlington Waste Management Facility. Mr. Robbins summarized by stating it is
OPG’s intention to maintain the trust of the community through honest, open
communications, being socially and environmentally responsible and by giving back to
the community through community programming and the generosity of Darlington’s
staff.
Resolution# C-261-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the rules of procedure be suspended to allow Art Robinson to address Council
concerning Report #4 – Confidential Report of the Solicitor.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - May 14, 2007
DELEGATIONS
Mark Canning addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item D - 9 regarding
the Tyrone Spirit Day to be held on June 9, 2007. Mr. Canning advised the Tyrone
Spirit Day started out as a baseball game in 1981, and has been held annually since
then to bring the community together. Mr. Canning outlined the day’s activities
commencing with a parade, and including a midway, karate demonstration, food and
other activities. Mr. Canning requested Council’s support in approving an interest-free
loan to assist with the planning of the celebration. He invited members of Council to
participate in the day’s events and to consider entering a float in the parade. Mr.
Canning also thanked Members of Council for their support of the Community Centre.
Mary Dunlop, Executive Director, and David Bourgeois, Treasurer, Board of Directors,
Durham Youth Housing and Support Services (DYHSS), addressed Council
concerning a Youth Shelter in Durham Region. Through use of a PowerPoint
presentation, Ms. Dunlop provided background information on the establishment of
Durham Youth Housing and Support Services, their objectives in raising awareness of
youth homelessness in Durham Region, statistics on youth homelessness, the
DYHSS governance structure, and their achievements to date. Ms. Dunlop advised
Durham Youth Housing and Support Services are looking to develop a 10-bed
emergency shelter for youth, ages 16-24 in the southern corridor of Durham Region in
2007. She noted it is not their intention to duplicate services being provided by other
agencies but to work in partnership with others in the community to focus on the
needs of youth at risk.
Dave Bourgeois reviewed DYHSS’s operating budget advising the overall expense to
operate the shelter is $340,000 for a one year period. He noted they have received a
grant from the Trillium Foundation in the amount of $ 75,000 and were expecting to
raise $134,000 from the community.
In response to questions, Ms. Dunlop confirmed that youth under the age of 16 are the
responsibility of the Children’s Aid Society and that although there are adult shelters
where youth 16-24 years of age can stay, it is their intention that the younger age
group will stay in the youth shelter.
Nick Mensink, Sernas Associates was called but was not present.
Resolution #C-262-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the delegation of Brenda Lynn Gifford be referred to the end of the agenda to
be considered during the “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - May 14, 2007
Resolution #C-263-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the delegation of Art Robinson be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during the “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-264-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 3, I - 9, and I - 11.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Kawartha Conservation Authority dated
A-01.KA March 14, 2007.
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee dated
A01.CL March 21, 2007.
I - 4 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
A01.NE April 10, 2007.
I - 5 Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
A01.GA April 19, 2007.
I - 6 Leesa Venning, Program Co-ordinator, Canadian Mental Health
F-11.GE Association - Durham Branch, expressing appreciation to Council for
providing the Association with a $1,000 grant in support of the
‘Making Connections Clarington Resource Centre’ program.
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I - 7 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the City of
P17.GE Oshawa on April 10, 2007, passed the following resolution pertaining
to the notice and advance payment for services of paid-duty officers:
“THAT Council endorse Clarington Council’s resolution to Durham
Regional Police Service (DRPS) requesting DRPS rescind their new
policy requiring paid-duty officers receive a minimum of one week
advance notice and payment in advance for their services, and
advising this new policy may cause undue hardship for certain non
profit organizations, and in certain circumstances such as
emergency property standards orders.”
I - 8 Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising that the
P17.GE Township of Uxbridge on April 16, 2007, passed the following
resolution pertaining to the notice and advance payment for services
of paid-duty officers:
“THAT the Finance and Administration Committee support the
Municipality of Clarington’s Resolution that the Durham Regional
Police Services Board rescind their policy to require a minimum of
one-week advance notice and payment in advance for the services
of paid-duty officers.”
I - 10 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising that the Township
P17.GE of Scugog on April 23, 2007, received and endorsed Council’s
resolution pertaining to the notice and advance payment for services
of paid-duty officers.
I - 12 J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
A01.CE Conservation Authority, forwarding copies of the Authority’s “2006
Year In Review, Working in Partnership for Healthy Watersheds”
publication, highlighting a number of CLOCA’s projects and
achievements in 2006.
I - 13 Harold Sellers, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Trail Association,
F11.GE thanking Council for providing a $500 grant in support of the
“Moraine for Life Adventure Relay and Scavenger Hunt”, which will
assist in ensuring continued success of the Oak Ridges Trail
Association and the Moraine for Life Adventure Relay.
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I - 14 Richard Coglon, Project Manager, TransCanada, providing an
E06.GE update on TransCanada’s Bowmanville Compressor Station addition
project on Langmaid Road, advising that construction is scheduled to
commence in late May/early June with a planned completion by early
December, and advising that access roads in the area will
experience additional construction-related traffic during this time and
possible additional noise from the Station. The correspondence
indicated that TransCanada will do its utmost to minimize any
impacts to the neighbourhood and will adhere to all applicable
federal, provincial and municipal regulations as required.
I - 15 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
C10.GE that the Region of Durham on April 18, 2007, passed the following
resolution pertaining to the long term strategic property tax plan for
the Region of Durham.
“a) THAT for 2007 Property Tax Purposes, the following property
tax policy changes be approved in order to phase-in the
objectives of the Region’s Long Term Strategic Property Tax
Plan:
i. The Large Industrial Tax Ratio be reduced to 2.2598 times
the Residential Tax Ration (2.5112 in 2006),
ii. The Multi-Residential Tax Ratio be reduced to1.86650 times
the Residential Tax Ration (1.9188 in 2006); and
iii The Farmland Tax Ratio be reduced to 0.2000 times the
Residential Tax Ration (0.2167 in 2006).
b) THAT the Region of Durham request that the Province match
the Region’s tax ratio reductions by reducing the Education
Taxation in proportion to the Region’s municipal tax ratio
reduction for the following:
i. Industrial property tax classes as proposed in
Recommendation a)i., and
ii. Farmland property tax class as proposed in
Recommendation a)iii.
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c) THAT for the 2007 Mandated Provincial Business Protection
Program (Capping), the new options made available to
municipalities by the Province in 2005 and implemented by
Regional Council in 2005 and 2006, for the Multi-Residential,
Commercial and Industrial property tax classes, as outlined
below, be continued:
i. The maximum percentage increase or cap in property
taxation due to reassessment in any given year be
maintained at 10% of the previous year’s taxes;
ii. A minimum annual threshold increase of 5% of total CVA
property taxation be continued for properties that are
provided protection;
iii. The ‘billing’ threshold be maintained such that any property
whose taxation burden under the mandated Provincial
Business Protection program is within $250 of its CVA
based taxation be required to pay its full CVA level property
taxation amount and the clawback percentage be adjusted
accordingly, and
iv. The preferential tax treatment afforded to New Construction
properties continue to be phased out as indicated below
and New Construction properties be taxed at the full rates
by 2008.
2007 90% Minimum of CVA Taxes
2008 100% Minimum of CVA Taxes
d) THAT the Minister of Finance be requested to make the
following changes to Provincial Legislation/Regulations relating
to Current Value Assessment (CVA) Taxation Policy in order to
achieve greater fairness and equity in the property tax and
assessment system:
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i) Reassessment Impact Mitigation
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The Province embark on a full review of the Current Value
Assessment system currently mandated for Ontario with
the objective of providing municipalities with greater tools
and flexibility to mitigate abnormally high assessment
increases. The review be conducted in consultation with
the Municipal Sector and any recommendations, which are
supported by the Municipal Sector, be implemented prior
to the 2009 taxation year when taxpayers will experience
the impacts resulting from the scheduled 2008
reassessment by the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC).
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Furthermore,
i. the Province not legislate any changes to the current
property taxation policy or assessment regimes until
such time that a complete Province-wide property-by-
property impact analysis on any proposed changes is
completed and the Municipal Sector is both advised of
the potential impacts and consulted on implementation
and mitigation strategies,
ii. any proposed changes include a plan to phase-out the
current Provincially mandated Business Protection
program (“Capping”), which results in distorted taxation
for the Multi-Residential, Commercial and Industrial
property tax classes, and
iii. any proposed changes to the current regimes be done
over a reasonable time frame to ensure that
municipalities and taxpayers are both consulted and
prepared to implement the changes and mitigation tools
in a well informed and proactive manner.
ii) Provincially Mandated Business Protection Program
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In light of the need to reduce the complexity and confusion
of the current Provincial program and to establish fairness
and equality with respect to taxation in the Non-Residential
sector, the Province should permanently exclude all
properties that reach their full CVA level taxation from all
future capping programs (i.e. once removed, a property
would no longer be eligible for protection or clawback
resulting from future reassessments.)
Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - May 14, 2007
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Further, that the Province not legislate a similar ‘capping’
program for the Residential property class as it simply shifts
property taxes from one taxpayer to another without any
regard for the individual taxpayer’s ability to pay.
iii) Assessment Appeals
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In light of numerous and continuous large property
assessment appeals that have and continue to have the
potential to negatively impact the Regional assessment
base which in turn affects all taxpayers in Durham, and in
keeping with the Region’s responsibilities for setting
Region-wide tax policy, the Province grant upper tier
municipalities status in the assessment appeal process,
including the following: the right to complain to the
Assessment Review Board on individual assessments; the
right to be a party at the assessment appeal hearings; and
the right to be notified of appeals and settlements by
MPAC.
e) THAT the following correspondence concerning property
taxation and assessment issues be received for information:
CC#359 City of Port Colborne Resolution objecting to any
further downloading of costs for MPAC to the local taxpayer
and requesting the Provincial government take immediate
action to fix the flaws of the property assessment system.
CC#361 County of Prince Edward Resolution advising the
Province that it will freeze payments to MPAC at the 2006 level
until MPAC has implemented changes that will result in an
improved and strong functioning system that is fair to all
Ontarians.
CC#362 Corporation of the Township of Chisholm Resolution
requesting the Province freeze the base assessment valuation
at the January 1, 2005 level and that property assessments be
increased only upon the sale of a property.
CC#376 Debbie Zimmerman, Chair of the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation Board of Directors offering to arrange
a presentation to Council by MPAC representatives on the role
of MPAC and the Ontario assessment process.
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f) THAT the requisite by-laws for the 2007 Long Term Strategic
Property Tax Plan be prepared by the Regional Solicitor in
conjunction with the requisite By-laws for the Region’s 2007
Business Plans and Budgets”
I - 16 Ron Robinson, President, Kendal Lions Club, expressing
F11.GE appreciation to Council for providing a $500 grant to the Kendal
Lions Club which will assist the Club in helping those in need.
I - 17 Charles Ryan, Board President, Distress Centre Durham, forwarding
S00.GE correspondence to the Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of
Health and Long-Term Care, expressing concern over the proposed
$8 million dollar cut to the mental health division of Lakeridge Health
and urging the Province to re-consider cutting resources from mental
health services as community based agencies will not be in a
position to fill the gaps.
I - 18 Greg Martino, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal
F27.MP Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), providing information on
MPAC’s expanded property inspection program for 2007, advising
MPAC anticipates inspecting more than 500,000 residential
properties across Ontario in an effort to improve accuracy of
assessed values and also to verify property classifications for
commercial and industrial properties.
I - 19 Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, MPAC Board of Directors, Municipal
F27.MP Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) advising of significant
changes to property assessment in Ontario under the 2007 Ontario
Budget including province-wide assessment updates every four
years, phasing in of assessment increases for residential, farm and
managed forest properties, and converting the current optional
Request for Reconsideration Program into a mandatory stage of the
appeal process; advising MPAC will review how the changes will
affect all aspects of MPAC’s ongoing operations including the
implementation of the recommendations made by the Ontario
Ombudsman, and that MPAC will update municipalities on their
progress.
I - 20 John O’Toole, MPP, Durham forwarding correspondence to
S00.GE Marion Saunders, Chair, Board of Trustees, Lakeridge Health
Network, requesting to meet with the Board in order to receive an
update on all capital projects, including projects planned, approved,
or pre-approved by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
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I - 21 John O’Toole, MPP, Durham forwarding correspondence to
S00.GE Denis Beaulieu, Chair, Memorial Hospital Foundation – Bowmanville,
commending the Foundation’s Board and volunteers for their support
and advocacy on behalf of the Touching Lives Campaign and
requesting to meet with the Board in order to receive an update on
all local capital projects supported by the Foundation, including
projects planned, approved or pre-approved by the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care.
I - 22 Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, advising of the
E05.GE launch of their ‘Peak Busters’ Contest in May, a contest that
challenges community members to be leaders in reducing peak
summer electricity demand and issuing a challenge to communities
across Ontario to reduce their peak demand and coal-fired electricity
use and to work with local utility, community groups, business
organizations and institutions to take advantage of the many benefits
of reducing peak demand and to protect public health and the
environment.
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
A01.HI Committee dated May 7, 2007.
Resolution #C-265-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee be referred to the Director of Emergency Services.
“CARRIED”
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
P17.GE advising that the Region of Durham on April 18, 2007, received for
information Council’s resolution pertaining to the notice and advance
payment for services of paid-duty officers.
Resolution #C-266-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 9 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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I - 11 Debi A. Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising that the City of
C10.GE Pickering on April 16, 2007, passed the following resolution
pertaining to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s Master Plan for
the Pickering lands:
“WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering
passed Resolution #212/98, Resolution #172/04 on December 20,
2004, #207/05 on November 21, 2005 and Resolution #84/06 on
June 19, 2006, with respect to supporting a public and independent
due diligence review of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority's
Master Plan for the Federal Lands in Pickering including a request to
provide intervener funding: and
WHEREAS the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change, (IPCC), estimates that the high altitude emissions from
aircraft could have a warming impact of two - four times their carbon
dioxide emissions alone; and
WHEREAS the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
indicates 'there would not appear to be any practical alternatives to
kerosene-based fuels for commercial aircraft for the next several
decades'; and
WHEREAS because of growing concerns about global warming and
the impact of air travel on it, governments will need to begin taking
action to regulate aircraft emissions.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the City
of Pickering reconfirm its support for Resolution 212/98, Resolution
#172/04 on December 20, 2004, #207/05 on November 21, 2005
and Resolution #84/06 on June 19, 2006; in addition, the City urges
the Federal, Provincial and Regional Governments to support the
following;
1) THAT the Federal Minister of Transport be urged to proceed
expeditiously to conduct a review of the Greater Toronto Airports
Authority's Master Plan for the Pickering lands and the need for an
airport at Pickering and proceed with the review in an open, public
and transparent process; and
2) FURTHER THAT Transport Canada and Environment Canada be
requested to include a study that considers how the following
economic and environmental factors would effect the future of air
transportation and the needs analysis of the Greater Toronto
Airports Authority's Master Plan demand forecast to 2032 and the
business case for Pickering:
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a) rising fuel prices & peak oil; and
b) the impact additional emissions would have on air quality as
well as contribute to climate change; and
c) the economic impact that future government action to control
emissions may have; and
3) FURTHER THAT the Federal Government remain committed to
protecting the Federal Pickering Lands; and
4) FURTHER THAT this resolution is supportive of the Corporation of
the City of Pickering's Partners for Climate Protection Program
and Sustainable Pickering initiatives.
5) FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Prime Minister of Canada; the Federal Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities; the Premier of Ontario; the
Ontario Minister of Transportation; the Federal and Provincial
Opposition Parties; GTA MPs and MPPs; the Greater Toronto
Airport Authority; and the GTA Area Regional and Local
Municipalities.”
Resolution #C-267-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Correspondence Item D - 10 was received as a handout.
Resolution #C-268-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, including hand-out
Item D - 10, with the exception of Items D - 4, D - 7, D - 8 and D - 9.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 Mark Cousins, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee,
M02.GE Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, requesting July 6 to
July 8, 2007 be proclaimed “Ontario Family Fishing Weekend” in
conjunction with National Fishing Week. This special license-free
fishing weekend includes fish festivals, clinics or conservation and
educational activities and the Steering Committee is requesting the
municipality’s assistance in publicizing the event.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Sue Harris, Clinic Recruitment Coordinator, Canadian Blood
M02.GE Services, requesting June 11 to 16, 2007 be proclaimed “National
Blood Donor Week” in Clarington, to help raise awareness of the
universal need for blood and to thank the many blood donors for their
commitment to the well-being of fellow Canadians.
(Proclaimed)
D - 3 Marilyn Carswell writing to the Durham/York Residual Waste Study
E07.GE Co-ordinator expressing concerns in opposition to the development
of an energy-from-waste facility in the Clarington Energy Business
Park due to associated health risks and adverse effects on
residential land values in the area.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 5 Ted Kanarellis expressing concern with the speed of vehicles
T02.GE traveling on West Side Drive in the Aspen Springs West Village
subdivision and requesting the municipality install School Crossing
Signs and 40 km/hr signage near the Dr. Ross Tilley Public School to
ensure the safety of children who attend the school.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 6 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
E05.GE Council that the Region of Durham, at a meeting held April 18, 2007,
passed the following resolution:
"a) THAT the following resolution of the Council of the Township of
South Stormont regarding the regulation of the cosmetic use of
pesticides be endorsed:
'WHEREAS the Township of South Stormont
Pesticide/Environmental Committee (PEC) passed Resolution
No. 26/06/PEC, recommending that Council petition the
government to implement legislation banning the use of
pesticides for cosmetic purposes across the country;
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AND WHEREAS Council supports the PEC in their mandate
concerning the protection of health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the Township of South Stormont;
AND WHEREAS Council has passed Resolution Nos. 249/01
and 049/03, supporting the education of the harmful effects of
pesticides and expressing their desire for a chemical free
municipality;
AND WHEREAS realizing the potential danger associated with
the use of cosmetic pesticides, the Township has prohibited the
use of pesticides on all municipally owned properties;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council petitions the
Province to implement legislation to prohibit cosmetic pesticide
use completely in the Province of Ontario.
AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this motion be
sent to our MPP, the Minister of Environment, Minister of Health
and all municipalities.’
b) THAT the Premier of Ontario, Ministers of the Environment,
Health and Long-Term Care, and Health Promotion, Durham's
MPPs, Acting Chief Medical Officer of Health, and the Council of
the Township of South Stormont be so advised;
c) THAT Report 2007-MOH-17 of the Commissioner & Medical
Officer of Health be received for information; and
d) THAT Report 2007-MOH-17 be forwarded to Durham's
municipalities and the Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee, Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and all
local agricultural and environmental advisory committees for
their comments back to the Health & Social Services Committee
for further discussion.”
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Operations)
D - 10 Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel requesting permission to close part
T09.GE of Firwood Avenue in Courtice on May 19, 2007 (rain date
May 20, 2007) for the purposes of a neighbourhood street party.
(Request approved provided the
organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit)
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D - 4 Bev Oda, MP, forwarding information on the New Horizons for
S04.GE Seniors Program for 2007, a program supporting projects led by
seniors, including volunteering, outreach, mentoring and teaching
activities that will benefit other seniors, vulnerable groups and the
community; and, encouraging local organizations with relevant
programming to apply for funding from the program. The application
deadline is June 29, 2007.
Resolution #C-269-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Correspondence Item D - 4 be referred to the Municipal Clerk to place a
notice in the local newspapers and to the Clarington Older Adults Centre.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Paul Rowan, Parade Co-Ordinator, Tyrone Spirit Day Steering
M02.GE Committee requesting permission to hold a parade on June 9, 2007,
commencing at 11:30 a.m. to kick off the Tyrone Spirit Day
Celebration; attaching a map of the parade route which starts and
ends at the Community Centre; and, requesting use of one lane of
traffic to accommodate the parade participants.
Resolution #C-270-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the request from Paul Rowan, Parade Co-ordinator, Tyrone Spirit Day
Steering Committee be approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain a
Road Occupancy Permit.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museum and
A01.CL Archives, advising of a bequest received from the Estate of Mildred
Sturch in the amount of $58,689.19 and requesting funds in the
amount of $20,000 from the Estate, for the history sidewalk project
as detailed in the 2007 Grant request.
Resolution #C-271-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 8 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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D - 9 Mark Canning requesting an interest-free loan of $2,000 to assist
F11.GE with the Tyrone Spirit Day to be held on June 9, 2007.
Resolution #C-272-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT an interest free loan in the amount of $2,000 be provided to the Tyrone
Spirit Day Ad Hoc Committee of the Tyrone Community Hall Board to be repaid
by December 31, 2007.
“CARRIED”
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report May 7, 2007.
Resolution #C-273-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 7, 2007 be
approved, with the exception of Item #7.
“SEE FOLLOWING MOTION”
Item #7
Resolution #C-274-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Report PSD-055-07 be received;
THAT Council endorse the Terms of Reference for the Green Community Advisory
Committee; and
THAT the Mayor and Councillor Novak be designated as members of the Green
Community Advisory Committee.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - May 14, 2007
Resolution # C-273-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Report #2 – Report CLD-019-07 – Confidential Personal Matter
Resolution #C-275-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Confidential Report CLD-019-07 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #3 as it relates to
his Election Campaign Expenses. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained
from discussion and voting on this matter.
Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting.
Report #3 – Report CLD-020-07 – Compliance Audit
Resolution #C-276-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for introduction of a motion to
reconsider Resolution #C238-07 and to pass a motion to appoint a new auditor for the
compliance audit of the election financial returns of Mayor Jim Abernethy; and
THAT the firm of Deloitte and Touche be appointed to conduct the audit.
“CARRIED”
Mayor Abernethy re-assumed the Chair.
Report #4 – Report of the Solicitor – Legal Matter
Resolution #C-277-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report #4 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during a
“closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Confidential Report CLD-017-07 regarding a Legal Matter
Resolution #C-278-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Confidential Report CLD-017-07 be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-279-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT John O’Toole, MPP, Durham be thanked for providing Council with an update
from Queen’s Park, and
THAT John O’Toole be advised that Council looks forward to further updates.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-280-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Wayne Robbins, Senior Vice President, Ontario Power Generation – Darlington
be thanked for presenting Ontario Power Generation’s Annual Update.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-281-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegation of Mary Dunlop and David Bourgeois, Durham Youth Housing
Support Services, be received with thanks.
“CARRIED”
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OTHER BUSINESS
Resolution #C-282-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Duane Cooke be appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee;
THAT Bill Tanner be appointed to the Clarington Museum and Archives Board as the
representative for Ward 1;
THAT John Witheridge be appointed to the Clarington Museum and Archives Board
as the replacement for Ward 4; and
THAT the appropriate by-laws be passed.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Novak advised of a recent article in the Toronto Star’s GTA Section
highlighting Burketon’s snowboarding sensation Matt Morison, a young athlete
who is aiming for an Olympic Gold medal in the 2010 Olympic Games.
Councillor Foster advised he attended the White Cliffe Terrace Retirement
Residence rededication of Rick Gay Memorial Park and presented Mayor
Abernethy with a Certificate of Appreciation from White Cliffe Terrace and Home
Depot.
Mayor Abernethy advised he toured an Energy-from-Waste facility in Tampa Bay,
Florida recently noting the facility was exceptionally clean and that there was no
noticeable odour. He also advised of a forum in Oshawa hosted by the Canadian
Autoworkers Union that Members of Council attended.
Councillor Novak provided highlights of the CAW Forum noting the focus was on
reducing waste to zero by 2020.
Resolution #C-283-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting be “closed” to consider a personal matter and legal matters.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:50 p.m.
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Resolution #C-284-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the actions taken during the “closed” session of Council be ratified.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-285-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-0100 to 2007-104, inclusive, and
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time.
“CARRIED”
2007-100 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-86012 and any Mortgagee
whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality in respect of 18T-86012 (464367 Ontario Limited –
Bob Craig)
2007-101 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Servicing
Agreement between the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington and D. G. Biddle and Associates Limited for the
detailed design and contract administration of Stevens Road
capital construction project
2007-102 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of
Newcastle (Prestonvale Heights Limited)
2007-103 Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-001 and any Mortgagee
whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality in respect of S-C-2005-001
2007-104 Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 483 King Avenue East, Part 9, Plan 40R-20610, Part
Lot 26, Concession 1, former Village of Newcastle, now in the
Municipality of Clarington as a property of cultural heritage value
or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990,
Chapter O.18
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Resolution #C-286-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-100 to 2007-104, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRI ED"
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest earlier in the meeting, and refrained from
voting on the confirming by-law.
Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the
meeting.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-287 -07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-105 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
14th day of May, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-288-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-105 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-289-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:53 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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