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DATE: MONDAY, MAY 28, 2007
TIME: 7:00 P.M.
PLACE: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
PRAYERS
ROLL CALL
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
Minutes of a meeting of Council held May 14,2007
PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting is being held to consider the passage of a by-law to stop up and close a
portion of a road allowance situated within Lot 17, between Broken Front Concession and
Concession 1 (now being Part 3 on Registered Plan 40R-24789) in the former Township of
Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington.
PRESENTATIONS
a) Glenda Gies and Richard Fink, Co-Chairs - St. Marys Cement Community Relations
Committee - Annual Report
b) Jonathon Hill and Richard Fink - St. Marys Cement Community Relations
Committee - Westside Marsh Reconfiguration
DELEGATIONS
a) Jane Eccles and Craig Ryan - Silken Laumann Project
b) William Hasiuk - Stop Work Order on Woodlot
c) Linda Gasser - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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Council Agenda
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Kerry Meydam - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
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Jim Richards - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Elnergy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
Alexandra Bennett - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
Barry Bracken - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The Durham/York
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
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Wendy Bracken - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
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Ron Hosein - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
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Katie Clark - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The Durham/York Energy
From Waste Environmental Assessment Study- (It'em 14 of Report #1)
Yvonne Spencer - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
Lucy Wunderlich - Municipal Peer Review And Other Studies Of The DurhamlYork
Energy From Waste Environmental Assessment Study - (Item 14 of Report #1)
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COMMUNICATIONS
Receive for Information
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated May 8, 2007
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
April 11 , 2007
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
May 2, 2007
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated April 19, 2007
I - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
May 15, 2007 (Copy attached)
I - 6 Gordon Lee, Chair, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management
Board - Letter of Appreciation
Council Agenda
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Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog -The Clean Water Act
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P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham -
Clarington Emergency Medical Services Facility
Kathy Strariks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, Toronto and
Region Conservation for the Living City - The Clean Water Act
Cheryl Tennisco, Committee Secretary, Clerk's Department,
Regional Municipality of Durham - Durham Region Transit Advisory
Committee Terms of Reference and Appointment of Members
Martha A. Pettit, Managerof Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk,
Town of Ajax - Self~Serve Gas Stations
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township ofScugog - Self-Serve Gas Stations
The Honourable John Gerresten, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing - Municipal Statute Law Amendment Act. 2006
Receive for Direction
D - 1 Councillor Robinson - Annual Fireworks Display at Bond Head
Parkette
D - 2 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager,
Bowmanville Business Centre - Appointments to the Board of
Management
D - 3 The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage .
Trust - 2007 Heritage Community Recognition Program
D - 4 Patti Ashbridge, Program Assistant, Heart & Stroke Foundation _
Durham Region Office - Annual Heart and Stroke Big Bike
Fundraising Event
D - 5 Andrew Reefer - Requesting permission to Hold a Fireworks Display
D - 6 Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration
Trust - 'The Trail Ahead" Waterfront Conference Proclamation of
"Waterfront Trail and Greenway Day.,
D - 7 Martha A. Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk,
Town of Ajax - Composition of Regional Council
D - 8 Confidential Correspondence - Legal Matter
Council Agenda
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
1. General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of May 22, 2007 .
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
BY-LAWS
BY-LAW TO APPROVE ALL ACTIONS OF COUNCIL
ADJOURNMENT
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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:
Also Present:
Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G, Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
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 FinancelTreasurer, 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"
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PRESENT A liONS
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham, addressed Council to present his annual update from
Queen:!; 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 health care 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 avery 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"
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DELEGATIONS
Mark Canning addressed Council concerning Correspondence Item 0 - 9 regarding
the Tyrone Spirit Day to be held on June 9, 2007. Mr. Canning advised the Tyrone
Spirit pay 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 homeless ness, the
DYHSS governance structure, arid 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"
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Resolution #C-263-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
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THAT the delegation of Art Robinson be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during the "closed" session of Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
"CARRIED"
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.
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Minutes of the Clarington Animal Advisory Committee dated
March 21, 2007.
Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
April 10, 2007.
Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated
April 19, 2007.
Leesa Venning, Program Co-ordinator, Canadian Mental Health
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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Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, advising that the CiW of
Oshawa on April 10, 2007, passed the following resolution pertaining
to the notice and advance payment for services of paid-duty officers:
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"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,"
Debbie Leroux, Clerk, Township of Uxbridge, advising that the
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."
Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising that the Township
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.
J. R. Powell, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Lake Ontario
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.
Harold Sellers, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Trail Association,
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 Oa.k Ridges Trail
Association and the Moraine for Life Adventure Relay.
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Richard Coglon, Project Manager, TransCanada, providing an
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.
p, Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
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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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:
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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 CV A
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.
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Minimum of CVA Taxes
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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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
. In light of the need to reduce the complexity and confusion
ofthe 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 CV A level taxation from all
future capping programs (i.e. once removed, a property
would no longer be eligible for protection or c1awback
resulting from future reassessments,)
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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
· 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 Countv 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 Townshio 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 Municioal Prooertv
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"
Ron Robinson, President, Kendal Lions Club, expressing
appreciation to Council for providing a $500 grant to the Kendal
Lions Club which will assist the Club in helping those in need,
Charles Ryan, Board President, Distress Centre Durham, forwarding
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. '
Greg Martino, Account Manager, Municipal Relations, Municipal
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,
Debbie Zimmerman, Chair, MPAC Board of Directors, Municipal
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.
John O'Toole, MPP, Durham forwarding correspondence to
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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John O'Toole, MPP, Durham forwarding correspondence to "
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.
Jack Gibbons, Chair, Ontario Clean Air Alliance, advising of the
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.
Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
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.
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p, M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
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 1-9 be received for information.
"CARRIED"
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Debi A. Bentley, City Clerk, City of Pickering, advising that the City of
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
: I " 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.
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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,
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Mark Cousins, Ontario Family Fishing Weekend Steering Committee,
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, requesting July 6 to
July 8,2007 be proclaimed "Ontario Family FishingWeekend" 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)
Sue Harris, Clinic Recruitment Coordinator, Canadian Blood
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)
Marilyn Carswell writing to the DurhamlYork Residual Waste Study
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)
Ted Kanarellis expressing concern with the speed of vehicles
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)
P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
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;
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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
theTownship 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)
Leslie Hurley and Tammy Shiel requesting permission to close part
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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Bev Oda, MP, forwarding information on the New Horizons for
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.
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"CARRIED"
Paul Rowan, Parade Co-Ordinator, Tyrone Spirit Day Steering
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
Mov~q by Councillor Woo, seconded by Council/or 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 Council/or 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 Councilior 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"
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Resolution # C-273-07 was then put to a vote and CARRIED.
Report #2 - Report CLD-019-07 - Confidential Personal Matter
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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
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Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
May 14, 2007
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.
Resolution #C-280-07
"CARRIED"
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 Withe ridge 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.
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"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 0.18
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Resolution #C-286-07
Moved by Councillor foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
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THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-100 to 2007-104, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
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"
MUNICIPAL CLERK
MAYOR
SUMMARY 01= r.O~~I=!,::pot.Jnl=t.J"J:
SUMMARY OF CORRESPONDENCE
MAY 28,2007
CORRESPONDENCE TO BE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION
I - 1 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated May 8,2007. (Copy attached) ,
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
April 11 , 2007. (Copy attached)
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated
May 2, 2007. (Copy attached)
I - 4 Minutes of the Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee
dated April 19, 2007. (Copy attached)
I - 5 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
May 15, 2007. (Copy attached)
I - 6 Gordon Lee, Chair, Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board,
thanking Council for approving their Grant Application for 2007, which
will enable the Board to continue providing social and recreational
activities for both residents of the community and visitors and to assist
in directing improvements and added services at the arena.
1-7 Kim Coates, Clerk, Township of Scugog, advising Council that on
May 7,2007, the Township of Scugog endorsed the following
resolution of the Kawartha Conservation Authority regarding The
Clean Water Act:
"RESOLVED, that, Kawartha Conservation submit comments on the
draft regulations under the Clean Water Act to advocate for two
municipal representatives (one Kawartha and one Haliburton) on the
source protection committee; and
THAT this resolution be copied to the affected municipalities for their
consideration and support."
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1_ 8 P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, advising
Council that on May 9, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the
following resolution pertaining to the architectural agreement for the
design, tender and contract administration of the Clarington
Emergency Medical Services Facility:
I~ "a) 'THAT the firm ofTotten Sims Hubicki Associates (TSH) be
awarded the assignment for the design, completion of the
contract drawings and documents, contract administration, site
supervision, servicing and site development for the Clarington
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) facility in the Municipality of
Clarington at a fee not to exceed $80,000 including
disbursements (before applicable taxes);
b) THAT the Regional Chair and Clerk be authorized to execute the
agreement; and
c) THAT a copy of Report No. 2007-W-35 of the Commissioner of
Works be forwarded to the Municipality of Clarington."
I - 9 Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO's Office, Toronto and
Region Conservation for the Living City (TRCA), advising Council that
on April 27, 2007, TRCA passed the following resolution pertaining to
The Clean Water Act. 2006:
'THAT the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) comments by Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) in Attachment 1 be
endorsed;
THAT the comments be forwarded to Conservation Ontario and
provided to the chair and mayors of the CTC (Credit Valley
Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority) watershed region
municipalities;
AND FURTHER THAT TRCA, on behalf of the CTC watershed
region, advise the Ministry of the Environment directly of our
comments after consideration of the consolidated comments to be
prepared by Conservation Ontario."
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1- 10 Cheryl Tennisco, Committee Secretary, Clerk's Department, Regional
Municipality of Durham, advising Council that on April 25, 2007, the
Durham Region Transit Executive Committee passed the following
resolution pertaining to revisions to the Durham Region Transit
Advisory Committee Terms of Reference and appointment of
members:
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"a) . i) THAT membership for the Durham Region Transit Advisory
Committee (TAC) be expanded to include two
representatives from the Region of Durham's Accessibility
Advisory Committee; and
Ii) THAT as per the direction of the Accessibility Advisory
Committee, at their meeting held on April 24, 2007, the
following two nominees from the Accessibility Advisory
Committee be appointed:
Roberta Atkinson; and
- Mary Sutherland.;
b) THAT Sections 2.1,2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,2.8,2.10 and 2.11 of the
Terms of Reference for the Durham Region Transit Advisory
Committee (TAC), as outlined in Report 2006-DRT-19 approved
by the Durham Region Transit Commission on May 10, 2006, be
revised to reflect the delegation of responsibility for TAC to the
Durham Region Transit Executive Committee (Executive
Committee);
c) THAT Section 2.4 of the Terms of Reference be further revised
to:
i) increase the memberShip on TAC to eighteen (18) members
to reflect the addition of two representatives from the Region
of Durham's Accessibility Advisory Committee;
ii) provide for a quorum for T AC meetings to consist of half of
the sitting TAC (voting) members plus one;
iii) change "Durham Access Committee (DAC)" to "Disability
Action Committee (DAC)";
Iv) change UOIT/Durham College's "Student Activity Council" to
"Student Association at Durham College, UOIT (SA); and
v) provide for the appointment of members to coincide with the
four year term of Regional Council and until such time as new
appointments are made;
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d) THAT Section 2.5,1 of the Terms of Reference be revised by
removing the words "In the event that an expression of interest
is not received by an area municipality, Durham Region Transit
will increase the number of Members at Large nominated for
appointment by the Commission to achieve full representation of
sixteen members" and replacing them with the words "Should a
municipality not receive an application for appointment to T AC,
then the appointment for that municipality will remain vacant for
the Committee term.";
e ) THAT Section 2,8.1 of the Terms of Reference be amended by
removing the words 'TAC will establish a bi-monthly meeting
schedule" and replacing them with the words 'TAC meetings will
follow a six-week cycle with a break for summer recess.";
f) THAT the following appointments to TAC be approved and
confirmed for this Term of Council and until such time as new
appointments are made:
h)
i)
Student Association at
Durham Colle e, UOIT SA
Durham Region Transit
Commission Chair or
Desi nate
A ointment:
Ca n Antram
Robert Weafer
Arthur Jennin s
Paul-Andre Larose
Trac Paterson
Penn Pe iece
Druce Ayres
Mar aret Reane
Fraser McArthur
g) THAT Heather Holdgate and Adrian Lambert be appointed as
Members at Large;
h) THAT all successful nominees be advised of their appointment to
the 2007-2010 term of TAC; and
i) THAT a copy of Report 2007-DRT-05 be forwarded to the Area
Municipalities for information,"
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I - 11 Martha A, Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town
of Ajax, advising Council that on May 14, 2007, the Town of Ajax
passed the following resolution pertaining to self-serve gas s~tions:
"THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington be
forwarded to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for review and
recommendation. "
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1-12 Kim Coates, Clerk Township of Scugog, forwarding correspondence
to the Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada,
advising that the Council of the Township of Scugog, at a meeting
held May 14, 2007, adopted the Municipality of Clarington's resolution
regarding accessibility at self serve gas stations.
I - 13 The Honourable John Gerresten, Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing advising that sections of the Municipal Statute Law
Amendment Act, 2006, concerning closed meeting investigators and
adoption of policies will be proclaimed into force on January 1, 2008.
These sections were delayed at the request of stakeholders in the
municipal sector to provide municipalities with an opportunity to
develop polices required for notice, delegation of powers and sale of
land and to prepare for investigation of complaints regarding closed
meetings.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
D - 1 Councillor Robinson, requesting permission to close the Bond Head
Parkette on July 1, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 11 :00 p,m. for the second
annual fireworks display sponsored by Kaitlin Development.
(Motion to approve request)
D - 2 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer and General Manager, Bowmanville
Business Centre, advising of the appointment of Rose Turner,
Barbara Patterson and Jan Moffatt to the Board of Management to fill
vacant seats on the Board,
(Motion to appoint and the appropriate
by-law be passed)
D - 3 The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman, Ontario Heritage
Trust, inviting Council to participate in the 2007 Heritage Community
Recognition Program by submitting nominations of individuals or small
project groups for recognition in the categories of preservation of built,
cultural or natural heritage or heritage garden conservation; Lifetime
Achievement (period of 20 to 24 years) or the Lieutenant Governor's
Ontario Heritage Award (period of 25 years or more) and advising the
nomination deadline is August 3, 2007.
(Motion to refer correspondence to the
Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the
local newspapers)
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Patti Ashbridge, Program Assistant, Heart & Stroke Foundation -
Durham Region Office, requesting permission to hold their annual
Heart and Stroke Big Bike fund raising Event on Monday,
June 18, 2007, from the host site at Kelsey's Restaurant, enclosing the
route map and advising road occupancy permits have been applied
for, a police escort has been arranged, and liability insurance
coverage is in place.
(Motion to approve provided the
organizer's apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit)
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D - 5 Andrew Reefer requesting permission to hold a fireworks display on
June 2, 2007, at his residence in Bowmanville, as part of a family
birthday celebration.
(Motion to approve provided the
fireworks are set off by an individual of
at least 18 years of age)
D - 6 Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust,
extending an invitation to Council to attend "The Trail Ahead"
Waterfront Conference and Trail Ride on September 19 and 20, 2007,
forwarding a copy of the new Mapbook of the Waterfront Trail and
Greenway detailing the Waterfront Trail from Niagara .to Quebec along
the Canadian Shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River and
requesting Council to proclaim September 20, 2007, as "Waterfront
Trail and Greenway Day".
(Motion to Proclaim)
D - 7 Martha A, Pettit, Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy Clerk, Town
of Ajax, advising Council that the Town of Ajax, at a meeting held
May 14, 2007, passed the following resolution:
"WHEREAS necessary changes to the Town of Ajax ward boundaries
and possible changes to Council composition for the 2010 regular
municipal elections are affected significantly by the number of Town of
Ajax representatives on the Council of the Regional Municipality of
Durham; and
'WHEREAS 2006 Statistics Canada Census population statistics for
Durham Region and the Regional Municipality of Durham's own
population forecasts indicate that the current composition of Region
Council is not representative of the populations in the Region's lower-
tier municipalities; and
WHEREAS the Town of Ajax has the highest population per Region
Council member in the entire Region;
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BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council ofthe Regional Municipality of
Durham undertake immediately a review of census information and
population forecasts and initiate the process required to approve
changes to the composition of Region Council as outlined in the
Municioal Act. 2001, as amended; and,
THAT, to'allow lower-tier municipalities to complete their own reviews
:V and approve council composition and/or boundary changes by
December 31, 2009 in order that all desired changes will be in effect
for the 2010 regular elections, any changes to the composition of the
Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham be approved no later
than December 31, 2008; and,
THAT the Region's review be guided by a committee comprised of the
Region Chair and Mayors, or their designates; and,
THAT, commencing with the 2010 regular municipal elections,
Option 2 in appendix 'B' to this report be recommended as the
preferred composition of the Council of the Regional Municipality of
Durham,
THAT the Region of Durham adopt a policy requiring a review of
Council representation and composition immediately following the
publishing of the comprehensive national census population statistics
every ten years; and
THAT all Durham Region municipal councils be requested to endorse
this resolution."
(Motion for Direction)
D - 8 Confidential correspondence regarding a legal matter. (Copy attached
under separate cover)
(Motion for Direction)
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NOTES OF MEETING OF
SAMUEL WILMOT NATURE AREA
MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 8, 2007
AT 7:00 P.M.
Present:
(Voting)
David Best
Jim Cleland
Joe McKenna
Karin Murphy
Jim Richards-Vice Chair
John Stoner-Chair
Arthur Burrows
Jim Kamstra
Kerry Meydam
Brian Reid
Dan Stanoi
Councillor Willie Woo
Also Present: Jennifer O'Donnell
(Non-Voting) WarrenMay(MNR)
Peter Windolf
Absent:
Greg Wells (GRCA)
1. Agenda
Additions
Future planting projects, a portable toilet, benches, and lookout signage will be discussed
in 'Other Business',
Acceotance of Agenda
MOVED by Joe McKenna, seconded by Arthur Burrows
THAT the agenda for May 8, 2007 be accepted.
CARRIED
2. Minutes of April 10, 2007
Corrections
There were no corrections to the minutes.
Aoproval of Minutes
MOVED by Kerry Meydam, seconded by Karin Murphy
THAT the minutes of April 10, 2007 be approved.
CARRIED
3. Issues arising from the Minutes
There were no issues.
4. Sub-Committee Updates
Site Maintenance
The Site Maintenance Sub-Committee will be picking up garbage during the site tour
following the regular meeting, Some t-bars have been removed from trees and placed in
front of the birdhouse, The Committee will keep them as they may be useful for future
Pro; eco:t,s.
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Communications
The Communications Sub-Committee met on April 25th to consider possible projects they
could implement. Some of the topics they discussed were:
. finding sponsors for the newsletter
. formatting the newsletter to pdf for easier and wider circulation
. creating a 3-panel brochure for distribution
. a Power Point presentation to be shown to schools or potential sponsors
They also spoke about holding a special event in mid-June. The Sub-Committee will
discuss prospective themes for the event further.
Municipal staff will create a PowerPoint presentation to be reviewed with the Committee
at a future meeting.
5. Updates
Kiosk Update
The sign graphics have been finalized and approved and are with Page Graphics. The
construction and installation ofthe kiosk sign will be done in conjunction with the Lion's
Memorial Forest sign, which is also being done by Page Graphics. Taxis Contracting
should be completing the stone work on the columns this month. The Site Maintenance
Committee will place limestone screenings around the base of the kiosk once the
restoration work is completed by the contractor.
DEAC Awards Recention
The awards reception takes place on Thursday May 10. Kerry, Joe, Karin, Jim R., and
John have all been confirmed as attending representatives of the Committee.
Viewing Machine Vandalism
The lens cover and some of the internal mechanisms of the viewing machine have been
damaged by vandals, Hi-Spy, the supplier of the viewing machine, has provided a quote
for its repair. They will be given authorization to proceed with the repairs.
St. Stenhens Planting Proiect
In mid April a teacher from St. Stephens Catholic High School approached the
Municipality with a request to participate in a planting project. Despite the short notice a
planting project was arranged for the Foster Meadow. On Tuesday May 1st,
approximately 25 students, two teachers, and five Committee members planted 125 bare
root trees. A thank you letter will be prepared for St. Stephens's high school.
Evergreen Grant Oonortunities
John attended a two-evening seminar run by Evergreen on fundraising. Each session was
three hours in length. Participants learned about ways to access funding for
environmental projects and made contacts with other like minded organizations. John will
prov;,lie the reference material he picked up at the event.
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Bridge Abutment Renairs
Totten Sims Hubicki has drawings ready for tender, Before tendering TSH will get final
comments from GRCA. The project is progressing, with a July 1 construction start
anticipated.
6. Other Business
Future Planting Proi ect
The possibility of doing a large-scale tree planting was discussed. The funding for such a
project could possibly come from an MNR grant or a stewardship account of the
Municipalities Planning Department. The Committee would need to find enough
volunteers to undertake such a project. Potential planting areas could include the Wilmot
Meadow, the Lake Meadow and the Foster Meadow. A tree planting could be scheduled
in the fall as a special event. Different vegetation zones and wildlife habitats are desirable
to maintain at the SWNA so all of the former agricultural lands should not necessarily be
reforested,
Benches
Residents of the Wilmot Creek community would appreciate more benches along the
trails, especially the Lake Meadow Trail. Replacing the bench that that was removed due
to vandalism on the east side of the SWNA is also a priority, If funding becomes
available additional benches can be purchased. The status of our remaining Capital
funding will be much clearer once the bridge abutment project is awarded,
Sil!DS for Viewing Platforms
The viewing platform locations are not easily seen from the trails. Signs at the entrance
points to the platform could help visitors to the SWNA find the platforms. Two
directional signs (one for each platform) will be ordered.
Portable Toilet
The committee requested that a portable toilet be installed at the Cobbledick parking lot.
The SWNA is becoming a very well used nature park. Visitors can spend hours on site
walking the trails. There is no other public or private washroom facility available in the
area. It was noted by some members that other large municipal parks in Clarington have
portable toilets. It was agreed that the request has merit and should be passed on to the
Operations Department.
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Adjournment:
8:45 P,M.
Next Meeting:
Tuesday June 12, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Meeting Room lA
Notes prepared by J. O'Donnell
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Regrets:
Staff:
Guest:
CLARINGTON MUSEUMS AND ARCHIVES
BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
April 11, 2007
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre
62 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
K. Isnor
S. Laing
M. Carlton
P. Ford
B. Colville
J. Rook
J. Richards
J.Murray
Mayor Abernethy
Councillor Robinson
M. Rutherford Conrad, Administrator
M. Home, Recording Secretary
W. Tanner, Volunteer, Clarington Museums and Archives
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by the Administrator at 7: 10 p.m
2, ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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The Chair advised he wished to add an addition to the agenda, under
New Business, item c) and that 4b) Business Arising would be heard
before 4a).
Moved by: J. Richards
Seconded by: S. Laing
THAT the amended agenda be approved.
MOTION CARRIED
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3, APPROVAL OF MARCH 7, 2007 MINUTES
Moved by:
J. Richards
Seconded by: B. Colville
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. THAT the minutes of the March 7, 2007 Board Meeting be
approved with the amendment deleting the name ofM, Carlton
from those present at this meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
4. BUSINESS ARISING:
b) Priority #1 Budget Request:
Discussion was held regarding the budget request and the recent
decision of Council to change the position type to part time.
Concern was identified about the ability to attract the appropriate
person to the job if it is listed as a part time position.
The Administrator advised that with the approved Council funds
and a delayed start date of June 1, 2007, the Board could afford to
hire a full time position. Board requested that Administrator
review business plan with Treasurer of Municipality for input.
a) By-law Review:
A copy of the latest proposed By-law was distributed to the board.
Moved by:
J. Richards
Seconded by: J. Rook
THAT the Administrator inform the Municipality that the board
has received the amended proposed By-law and will include it in
the agenda for the May board meeting.
MOTION CARRIED
c) EHT Premiums:
The Administrator advised that the Ministry of Revenue has ruled
in favour of the Museum being a separate entity from the
Municipality ofClarington. As such, the Museum submits EHT
premiums at a lower rate than the Muncipality due to the amount
of remuneration paid to their employees. The museum will be
reimbursed for the amounts submitted in excess of what they owed
retroactive to 2003. The Administrator is working with Municipal
payroll staff to rectify these amounts.
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S. CORRESPONDENCE:
Moved by:
S. Laing
Seconded by: J, Rook
TIfA T the correspondence be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS:,
a) Finance Committee:
The Finance Chair provided handouts to the board members and
discussion was held.
Moved by: B. Colville
Seconded by: M. Carlton
THAT the Administrator be authorized to move the accounts to
another financial institution in order to save funds.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by: S. Laing
Seconded by: J. Richards
, TIfA T the Administrator be authorized to change the telephone system
to Rogers if analysis shows savings could be realized.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by 1. Richards
Seconded by: B. Colville
TIfA T the Finance Committee Report be accepted.
MOTION CARRIED
7. ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT:
The Administrator advised that Pioneer Day will be held at the Clarke
Museum on April 16. The Medieval exhibit at Sarah Jane Williams
Centre was very successful, a very busy time for staff and greatly
received by the school programs. As well, the Administrator stated that
every weekend is booked in the immediate future including outreach
programs. The Board of Directors Open House is scheduled for May
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19th, This will coincide with the opening of the exhibit "Things
Unseen" at the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre and prQJ;nises to
be a prestigious event. May 26 is the museum's annual Garden Party,
or plant sale,
The Administrator has applied for a total of six positions for summer
students. A statistics sheet was passed to the board members with a
detailed analysis of usage of the museum services by visitors.
Moved by: M, Carlton
Seconded by: J. Rook
THAT the Administrator's Report be accepted.
MOTION CARRlED
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a) System Updates:
Moved by:
S. Laing
Seconded by: J. Richards
THAT the Administrator advise the Municipality regarding the use
of$12,000 from the Sturch Estate as per the approved 2007 budget
for the purpose of purchasing office equipment upgrades.
MOTION CARRIED
Moved by:
S. Laing
Seconded by: P. Ford
THAT the Administrator be authorized to purchase the equipment
listed on the Summary of Systems Plan.
MOTION CARRIED
b) Kirby Church Request:
B. Colville reported on the Kirby Church, stating that the trustees
require funding from the monies collected for the church move
project to complete to the year ending December 31. These funds
are required for potable supplies, Ontario Hydro as well as a UPI
fuel bill, totaling $1,013.00.
Moved by:
S. Laing
Seconded by: p, Ford
THAT the Administrator be directed to pay the $1,013. to the
trustees of the Kirby Church for heat, water and hydro from the
Kirby Church Project,
MOTION CARRIED
DRAFT
c) Personnel Issue
Moved by: J. Richards Seconded by: J. Rook
THAT the Board of Directors move IN CAMERA,
MOTION CARRIED
The Board moved in camera at 8:50 p.m.
Moved by: J. Richards Seconded by: B. Colville
THAT the Board move OUT OF CAMERA.
MOTION CARRlED
Moved by: S. Laing
Seconded by: J. Rook
THAT the motion in camera be ratified.
MOTION CARRlED
9. DATE AND PLACE OF NEXT BOARD MEETING:
The next meeting of the Board of Directors of the Clarington Museums
and Archives will be held MAY 9, 2007 at the Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre, at 7:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by:
B. Colville
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:45 p.m.
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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVI~nRV r.nMMITT~~
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CLARINGTON ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MAY 2,2007,6:00 P.M.
MEETING ROOM #1A
Present:
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David Kelly, Chair
Keith Brettell
Tirn Hick
Norman Hannan
Darlene Matthews
Absent:
Sally Barrie
Councillor Ron Hooper
Also Present:
Patti Barrie, Municipal Clerk
1. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Keith Brettell, seconded by Darlene Matthews
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on April 3, 2007 be approved.
"CARRIED"
2. ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES
a) Sensitivity Training
Plans are in place for the sensitivity training to be held on May 10 and 17. An
information report was presented to the General Purpose and Administration
Committee advising of the training and inviting all members of Council to
attend.
b) Sidewalk Contraction Joints
The resolution passed by the Committee at their April 3 meeting regarding
sidewalk contraction joints was endorsed by Council on April 30.
c) Conversion of Gas Stations
The resolution passed by the Committee at their April 3 meeting regarding the
conversion of gas stations was endorsed by Council on April 30.
Advisory Committee
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3. NEW BUSINESS
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a) City of Oshawa - Residential Property Tax Grant Program for Low Income
Seniors and the Disabled
At the Joint AAC meeting held on March 27, 2007, the City of Oshawa
indicated that they had just recently implemented a tax rebate program for
individuals with disabilities, A copy of the City's report was circulated to the
Committee for information and has been forwarded to the Treasurer for
comment.
b) Accessibility Forum - May 7,2007
The Committee members advised that they are unable to attend the
Accessibility Forum being hosted by the City of Oshawa on May 7, 2007.
One ticket will be purchased for Patti Barrie to attend.
c) 2007 Accessibility Plan
The areas that the Committee would like to focus on for 200712008 are
departmental audits, handicapped parking and building relationships with the
BIAs to assist them with planning for special events.
5. DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for June 6,2007.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Keith Brette II , seconded by Tim Hick
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Chair
Secretary
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CLARINGTON TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARlNGTON
Minutes of Meeting
Thursday, April 19, 2007
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PRESENT:
Clayton Morgan (Chair)
Councillor Adrian Foster
Gord Lee
Georg Krohn
Barbara Montague
Lisa Robinson
Shane Monis (Vice-Chair)
Gillian Bellefontaine
Andrew Bouma
Kerry Meydam
David Reesor
Elwood Ward
ALSO
PRESENT:
Tony Cannella, Director of Engineering Services
Leslie Benson, Manager of Transportation & Design
Ron Baker, Traffic & Transportation Co-ordinator
Constable Keith Richards
Stuart McAllister, Road Safety Co-ordinator, Durham Region
Donna Van Schyndel, Recording Secretary
REGRETS:
Alexander Lyall
The meeting was brought to order by Tony Cannella to facilitate the elections of Chair
and Vice-Chair.
1.0 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS-(Tony Cannella)
Tony welcomed everyone and each member introduced themselves and discussed
their background and interest in the group, Tony explained that the Clarington
Traffic Management Advisory Committee was created by Council to ensure that
the community has an opportunity to provide their input into broad-based traffic
management issues.
2.0 ELECTIONS FOR CHAIR & VICE CHAIR OF COMMITTEE
According to the Committee's constitution the voting members shall review the
position of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson each year. At the first meeting of
the new year the voting members shall elect from their number a Chairperson and
Vice-chairperson to serve for the coming term.
Distribution of information packages
· Meeting schedule for 2007
· Member contact list-draft
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. Committee constitution
. Protocol-Appointed Advisory Committees
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Tony discussed the mandate of the Committee as outlined in the Committee
Constitution and went over the Protocol for Council Appointed Advisory
Committees, highlighting member responsibilities and obligations.
, Members were encouraged to read the information contained in the package at
their leisure. Ifthere are any enquiries or concerns they should bring them to the
next meeting.
Tony proceeded to conduct elections to appoint the CTMAC Chair and Vice-
chairperson.
Election of Chairperson
First Nomination: David Reesor nominated Clayton Morgan as Chairperson;
Shane Morris seconded.
Second offer to nominate: There were no nominations.
Third offer to nominate: There were no nominations.
A show of hands showed that all were in favour of the first nomination and
Clayton Morgan accepted the position of Chairperson.
Election of Vice-Chairperson
First Nomination: Clayton Morgan nominated Shane Morris as Vice-
Chairperson; Barbara Montague seconded.
Second offer to nominate: There were no nominations.
Third offer to nominate: There were no nominations.
A count of hands showed that all were in favour of the first nomination and Shane
Morris accepted the position of Vice-Chairperson.
Once the elections were concluded the meeting was then turned over to the Chair,
Clayton Morgan.
Clayton welcomed everyone and advised the members that he was confident that
they would enjoy being part of the Committee, He explained that everyone
should get involved and participate by attending regularly. Clayton mentioned
that if members were unable to attend the meetings they should contact Dorma
Van Schyndel (recording secretary) to inform her of their absence. He also
stressed the importance of raising hands and stating the member's name when
moving, seconding motions or taking turns speaking about issues. The Chair will
do his best to have the meetings finished by 9:00 p.m.
3.0 ADOPTION OF MINUTES-(September 21, 2006)
The following motion was proposed;
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THAT: "The minutes of the September 21,2006 meeting are approved without
changes."
MOVED: by Gord Lee; SECONDED by Andrew Bouma.
CARRIED
4.0 ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
, 4.1 Road Watch-(Gord Lee)
The Road Watch Committee has created a new brochure, and purchased a
new computer as well as a printer. Last week they provided both the
Durham Regional Police and Municipal vehicles with Road Watch decals.
Offences processed to date - (January to April 15th, 2007) - 23 in total,
Interestingly, 14 of the 23 processed, were received through the Durham
Regional Police Services website. Although there were 22 collected from
the drop boxes, a number of them had incorrect information and were not
able to be processed. Gord Lee, Chair of the Committee advised the group
that when someone receives their first offence a letter is issued, 2nd
offence a phone call from the Durham Regional Police Services takes
place and with the 3rt! offence there is a personal visit from the police. Re-
offenders are usually people who frequent the same route.
Currently there are 7 Road Watch volunteers. Volunteer hours for the first
three months of this year was 45 hours.
With the small amount of complaints that are flowing from the drop
boxes, the group is going to try a direct mail sampling with a covering
letter and brochure. They will be mailed to two smaller communities
(Enniskillen and Hampton), as a test area to see if they have a change in
replies. In addition, an email was sent to Tim Kelly at Clarington This
Week asking for a meeting with him to arrange for newspaper coverage.
It was suggested by Committee members that the Road Watch Committee
should attend the 175th Anniversary Orono Fair being held the last week in
June.
Road Watch is hoping to go on-line in the near future to report all
incidents rather than using the drop-box method which would prove more
cost effective.
4.2 Traffic Watch Update-(Ron Baker)
Ron updated the new members regarding the radar gun with a radar
message board that was purchased 5 years ago. Members of the public
were encouraged to use it and educate neighbours; however, residents
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were reluctant to use it. To supplement the program a retired police
officer was hired by the Municipality, who records license plate nwnbers
ofviolators and this information is sent to Durham Regional Police
and has proven to be very successful.
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In addition to the larger radar message board, there is another smaller
hand-held unit and residents seem more comfortable using it. Both units
are useful and when put to use people often find that motorists are not
actually speeding.
Ron Baker from the Engineering department (905) 623-3379 (extension
403) can be contacted to sign out the radar guns.
4.3 Highway 407 Update-(Leslie Benson)
Leslie Benson brought the new map (draft) that is currently being
distributed to residents outlining the short list of proposed routes for the
407 Highway, which is still in the environmental assessment stage. Totten
Sims Hubicki is the main consultant for this project and it was they who
developed the criteria which takes into consideration such things as the
natural environment, social environment, land use and economics, cultural
environment and technical considerations.
Leslie predicts that it will be late 2008 before the final route determination
is made.
It was suggested that for detailed information the website can be visited at:
www.407eastea.com
5.0 AGENDA ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
There were no items for discussion at this meeting.
Clayton spoke about the history of the Committee and stated that the Committee
started as a traffic calming committee and included road safety as part of the
vision. The name was changed to Clarington Traffic Advisory Committee which
is an advisory committee to Council.
CTMAC Agenda Format
Items on the agenda are usually referred by the Engineering Department;
however, Council may refer issues after receiving a delegation along with
individual Councilors referring items. Personal issues are not discussed.
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Item 6 of the CTMAC Agenda-New Business at Direction of Chair
Each member will have a chance to speak at each meeting and bring i~sues to the
group where they will be able to discuss them in greater detail.
6.0 NEW BUSINESS AT DIRECTION OF CHAIR
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Value of Committee
Councillor Adrian Foster mentioned that the input of the Committee is very
valuable and he extended his appreciation to all members,
Claret Street/4-wav Stop-Courtice
A four-way stop has been approved by Council and should be installed this
summer.
Solina Road & Nash Road Intersection-Bowmanville
Ron Baker advised that there will be studies conducted at this site.
Nash Road & Green Road Intersection-BowmanvilJe.
Constable Keith Richards explained that the Nash and Green Road intersection
has not caused any problems and he couldn't recall any collisions, Speed is not
an issue according to the Durham Regional Police, therefore, he didn't feel that
installing an all-way stop was necessary. The police have set up radar on Green
Road previously and the volume of traffic did not justifY the time spent in man
hours. He mentioned that anyone can borrow the radar gun from Ron Baker if
they would like to record speeds on this road.
Hampton Public School
When children are crossing Old Scugog Road there are no lines for them to cross.
The general store generates extra traffic in this area and residents have been trying
to come up with a solution for quite some time. A parking lot has been put in at
this location which should alleviate parking on the street. Gord Lee will make the
Committee aware of the fact that there are no Road Watch brochures at the
general store. Constable Keith Richard recalls one collision at this site; but it was
not a collision that would have been prevented by an all-way stop.
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Bicycle Lanes
If residents want an issue such as bicycle lanes dealt with it would be best if they
form a delegation and go through Council. Once it passes through Council then it
would be referred to the Traffic Committee for members to look for solutions.
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Andrew Bouma thought that the committee should look at identifying symptoms
rather than solutions might work out to be very constructive.
Areas of Concern
Some areas of concern with regards to speeding were, Firwood Avenue and
Devondale Street in Courtice, Ochonski Road in Orono and Highway 2 from
Ovens Road, east to Newtonville. The speed was reduced from 80 to 60 KPH and
people are still speeding.
Highwav 2 & Regional Road 57-Bowmanville
Stuart McAllister, from the Region, stated that this area was one of the
intersections that would be considered a high safety problem. The long term
intent is to shrink the intersection down to a typical urban intersection to controi
speeds. This will tie in with the widening of Highway 57 and at that time the
Region can re-engineer Highway 2 and 57. The majority of collisions are left
turns (east to west). Keith Richards advised that enforcement is regular at this
location.
Simoson Avenue and }(jng Street Countdown Light-Bowmanville
Clayton Morgan visited this set oflights and found it difficult to make it across
the street before the light changed. This was an issue that was brought up at the
September 2006 meeting and should be re-addressed by the Region.
Port Granbv Bridge
According to Clayton Morgan who visited this bridge, it has been broken for
approximately 3 years after a bus came into contact with it. The railing is broken
and a pipe is hanging down. This is a safety issue and it needs immediate
attention.
Tim Horton's at Baseline Road and Libertv Street-Bowmanville
Stuart McAllister advised that the Region will work co-operatively with TDL
Limited (owner of Tim Horton's) to revise the site plan which should alleviate the
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queuing problem that currently exists. It was discussed that if the stores were
reversed inside the problem would be alleviated,
Tim Horton's at Centerfield Drive and Highwav 2-Courtice
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This site has queuing problems at certain times of the day but they are short in
duration.
, Trolls Road and Pebblestone Road-Bowmanville
The four-way stop at this intersection will be installed in May.
Good Sheoherd Catholic Elementary School-Courtcie
Kerry Meydam will contact the school regarding the response to an email that
Ron Baker is waiting for,
Concession Road 8-Cables Missing-Leskard
An all-way stop was installed in Leskard on Concession Road 8. Concession
Road 8 also had replacement wood posts to stop vehicles from driving over the
embankment. Barbara Montague advised that the Operations department was
contacted and stated that there is no funding for cables. She let them know that
people have driven through the posts and feels that if there were cables installed it
would stop vehicles from going completely through the posts, Leslie Benson will
look into this matter.
Best Road-Orono
A new street light was installed which has proved to be quite beneficial. Due to
the low volume of traffic at this location, stop lights will not likely be installed.
Another light should be considered.
7.0 NEXT MEETING DATE
May 17, 2007-7:00 P.M.-Committee Room IC-Enter via Municipal
Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance St. Bowmanville, through the north door
on Church St. (Library entrance doors).
8.0 ADJOURNMENT
MOVED by; Andrew Bouma.
THAT: "The meeting be adjourned at 9:00 P.M."
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CENTRAL LAKE ONTARIO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
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AUTHORITY MEETING
Tuesdav. Mav 15.2007.. 5:00 P.M. fr'-D'''' '.:: ' ,
MEETING LOCATION: lOOWHITINGAVENUE,OSHAWA 't:':. ~UH01'i '"
AUTHORITY'SADMlNISTRATIVEOFACE,BOARDROOM, CI Uh/~ i
Present: I ACl(. r ~ i _~"
B. Nicholson. Vice Chair I OFF' , . ~~:::=
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J.R. Powell. Chief Administrative Officer
D. White, Director. Corporate Services
H. Brooks. Director. Watershed Pianning & Natural Heritage
G. Geissberger. Community Outreach CoordinatOr
R. Hersey, Director, Development Review & Regulation
M. Hrynyk. General Superintendent
P. Lowe. Director. Watershed Stewardship "'Community Outreach
P. Sisson. Director. Engineering & Field Operations
G. Soo Chao. Director. Groundwater
M. Stauffer. Administrative AssistanllRecording SecretaJy
Absent: G.Emm.Chair
A. FOSler
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The Vice-Chair called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
The Vice-Chair presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the Oshawa Hospital Foundation for a donation made on behalf of
CLOCA to the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. '
DECLARATIONS of interest by members on any mailer herein contained _ NONE
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Res. #43
Moved by A. Cullen
Seconded by I. Neal
THAT the Authority minut.s of March 20, 2007 b. adopt.d os circulat.d.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, GROUNDWATER
(I) Staff Report #4654'()7 (attached as Schedule 3.1 to 3.10)
Clean Water Act Regulations
Res. #44
Moved by I. Drumm
Seconded by A. Cullen
THA T Stoff R.port #4654-07 b. rtc.i..d for information.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING - MAY 15,2007 - PAGE 2
DIRECfOR, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND REGULATION
(I) Staff Repon #4656-07 (attached as Schedule 4-1 to 4-4)
Applications for Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alteration to Shorelines aM Watercourses
- March I to April 30, 2007
D, Mitchell arrived at 5:05 p.m.
Councillor Neal iplIuired about Permit 007 -041-GB. Robert Hersey, Director of Development Review & Regulation, stated that a
permit has been i.~lied by CLOCA, a City of Oshawa building permit is also required as well as a cenificate of approval may be
required from the Ministry of the Environment
Res. #45
S. Crawford and R. Johnson arrived at 5:07 p.rn.
Res. #46
(2)
Moved by M. Pearce
Seconded by R. Hooper
THAT the attached applications be approved and the respective permits be issued.
CARRIED
Moved by J. Neal
Seconded by M. Novak
THAT stiif.f be directed to provide more information on Permit 007-041-GB and report back to the Board.
CARRIED
StaffRepon #4662-07 (attached as Schedule 4-5 to 4-12)
File No,: C07-077-GBFH
ApplicantlOwner:Vincent D'Cruz
Application: to demolish an existing single family dwelling and to replace it with a new single family dwelling
on a flood proofed concrete foundation and a new septic system
Location: 105 Cedar Crest Beach Road, Bowmanville
Pan of Lot 12, Broken Front Concession, Clarington (former Darlington)
M. Novak inquired about retaining walls on the shoreline to provide erosion hazard protection. Robert Hersey stated that the proposal
is in keeping with historical approvals for this area and that prior to issuance of a permit the owner will enter into a Save-Harmless
Agreement. Discussion ensued.
Res. #47
Moved by J. Drumm
Seconded by A. Cullen
THAT the application be approved subject to the fou.,wing conditions:
], The project slulU generaUy be carried out in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted in
support of the applicalWn, as they ITUJY be amended by the fou.,wing conditions.
2. The applicant agrees to instaU and lTUJintain all sedimentation conlrola as directed by Authority staff.
3. All disturbed areas shall be seeded, sodded or, stabi/ir.ed in some other manner acceptable to the Authority.
4. The applicant agrees to maintain all existing drainage patterns.
S. No openings, doors, windows or otherwise shall be permitted below 77.05 m or 252.8 feet.
6. A Professional Engineer slulll provide confirmation in writing, tlult the plans, design and construction
drawings submitted in support of the application will withstand anticipated horizontal and vertical
hydrostatic pressures acting On the structure as per Ontario Building Code Section 2.1.1.13.
7. A certified Ontario Land Su",e10r (O.LS.) is to confirm and provide documentation in writing tluJl the
finished floor elevation of the proposed dweIDng and all minimum openings (i.e. windows, doors, or
otherwise) to both the dwelling and foundation have been constructed above 0 minimum opening elevation
of 77.05 m or 252.8 feet.
8, A Professional Engineer slulU provide written verification that the works were completed in accordance with
the approved pwns, prior to the expiry of the permit.
9. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the owner agrees to enter into a Save-Harmless Agreement with the
Authority, to be registered on title at the owner's expense.
CARRIED
AUTHORITY MEETING - MAY 15,2007 - PAGE 3
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING AND FIELD OPERATIONS
(I) Staff Report #4661-07 (attached as Schedule 5-1 to 5-4)
Annual Updating of Generic Regulation Mapping
Res. #48
Moved by M. Pearce
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT SIiJff Report #4661-07 be received for informalion;
THAT the submitted Regulation Mapping Updates be endorsed and accepted for implementation of CWCA
Regul4tion 42/06, Regu/4/ion of Development, Interference with Wetl4nds, and Alterations to Shorelines and
W'ltiercourses; and,
THAT this report and recommendation be forwarded to the Conservation OnlDrio Regul4tion Peer Review
Commiltee and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
CARRIED
DIRECTOR, CORPORATE SERVICES
(I) Staff Report #4653-07 (attached as Schedule 6-1 & 6-2)
Funding Approval- Natural Spaces Land Acquisition and Stewardship Program
Res. #49
(2)
Moved by M. Novak
Seconded by A Cullen
THAT SUlJl Report #4653-07 be received for information;
THAT the HeriUlge Conservation Easement Agreement be approved and that staff be authorized to sign the
agreement for properties at the Enniskillen Conservation Area where the OnUlrio HeriUlge Trust has provided
portialfunding; and,
THAT the Easement Agreement be registered on lith.
CARRIED
Staff Report #4659-07 (attached as Schedule 6-3 statements & letter previously circul4ted to members & staff)
2006 Audited Financial Statements and Auditor's Management Letter
J. Gray arrived at 5:14 p.rn.
Mayor Pearce commented on the surplus being transferred to a reserve for working capital and asked why the funds received for the
disposition of lands was not transferred to a reserve for land acquisition? Discussion ensued, Dan White, Director of Corporate
Services, stated that staff would bring back a report to the board on how the reserves are administered with recommendations for some
changes.
Res. #50
(3)
Res. #5 I
Moved by R Johnson
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT the 2006 Audited Financial Statements be approved as presented; and,
THAT the reported surplus of $63,385 be transferred to a Reservefor Working Capital.
CARRIED
Staff Report #4660-07 (attached as Schedule 6-4)
2007 Preliminary Budget (budget document previously circul4ted to members & sta/J)
Moved by M, Novak
Seconded by D. Mitchell
THAT the proposed 2007 budget estimates, totalling $6,628,775 be approved as presented;
THAT the Regian of Durham be requested to approve an operating levy of $2,151,604;
THAT aU capiUlI projects in the Budget Report be adopted as projects of the Authority; and,
THAT copies of the 2007 Budget Report as approved be circul4ted to the Region of Durham and lower-tier
municipalities for their information about the projects and programs of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority.
CARRIED
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MUNlCIP AL AND OTHER BUSlNESS
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Mayor Pearce inquired about a fill site on Coates Road and asked what the process is for notifying municipal staff that a CLOCA
permit has been issued for filling? J. Neal inquired about a fill site on Wilson Road. north of Taunton. R. Johnson inquired about
filling activities at Highway #7 and Lakeridge Road. Discussion ensued. Robert Hersey was directed to investigate the above-
mentioned sites and report back to the, Board.
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Mayor Perkins arrived at 5:30 p.m.
M. Novak inquired about SoundsorblNutrisorb. G. Soo Chao. Director of Groundwater Resources, reported that approximately three
yean; ago, the Ministry of the Environment formed an expert panel to monitor and study the material. The panel produced several
recommendations, in February 2005, statinE that the material should be regulated; however, no change has yet to be made to the
legislation.
R. Hooper thanked the Director of Engineering and Field Operations for his assistance with an issue at the Baseline Bridge and
Bowmanville Creek.
R. Johnson inquired about a road allowance on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Discussion ensued.
(I)
DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING AND FJELD OPERA nONS
Res. #52
Res. #53
Res. #58
Res. #59
Staff Report #4664-07 (attached as Schedule H-I & H-2)
Spring in the CLOCA Conservation Areas
Moved by R. -Johnson
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT Slaff Repan #4664-07 be receivedfor in/ormaliol/,
CARRIED
Moved by R. Johnson
Seconded by A. Cullen
THAT the meeling convene "In Camera" 10 discuss Personnel ami Property Mailers.
CARRIED
Moved by J. Neal
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT the meeling reconvene.
CARRIED
Moved by R. Johnson
Seconded by J. Drumm
THAT the aclion. of Ihe "In Camera" se.sion be tu/apted.
CARRIED
Res. #60
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by M. Novak
Seconded by S. Crawford
THAT Ihe meeling adjourn.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28,2007
SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING
OF MONDAY, MAY 22,2007
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION
(a) PSD-069-07 2006 Growth Trends Review
(b) EGD-037 -07 Monthly Report on Building Permit Activity for April 2007
(c) ESD-008-07 Monthly Response Report - April 2007
2. REZONING AND PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT
THE DEVELOPMENT OF 48 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANT: BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PSD-057-07 be received;
THAT the proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment,
submitted by Black Creek Developments Ltd. to permit the development of 48
residential units be referred back for further processing and the preparation of a
subsequent report; and
THAT the applicant, Region of Durham, all interested parties listed in Report
PSD-057-07 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision.
CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET. BOWMANVILLE. ONTARIO L lC 3A6, T 905-623-3379
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3. PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
APPLICANTS: BAYSONG DEVELOPMENTS INC., 2084165 ONTARIO
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LIMITED, KEMP, CARRUTHERS
THAT Report PSD-058-07 be received;
: :rHAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan COPA 2007-0004,
submitted by Baysong Developments Inc" 2084165 Ontario Limited, Kemp and
Carruthers be referred back to staff for further processing upon receipt of all
outstanding supporting documentation, outstanding comments from various
agencies and the completion of the Neighbourhood Design Plan Process; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 1342 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANTS: BAYSONG DEVLOPMENTS INC., 2084165 ONTARIO LTD.,
KIRK KEMP AND DOUGLAS KEMP
THAT Report PSD-059-07 be received;
THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0004 and application
for rezoning, ZBA 2007-0015 submitted by Baysong Developments Inc., 2084165
Ontario Limited, Kirk Kemp and Douglas Kemp be referred back to staff for further
processing;
THAT the applicants be required to pay their proportionate share of the Financial
Impact Analysis to assess the impact of this proposal on the Municipality; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-059-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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5. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO
PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 386 RESIDENTIAL UNITS
APPLICANTS: KIRK KEMP, DOUGLAS KEMP, HELEN KEMP, ROBERT
CARRUTHERS AND PATSY CARRUTHERS ' ,
THAT Report PSD-060-07 be received;
THAT the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision S-C-2007-0005 and application
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for rezoning, ZBA 2007-0016 submitted by Kirk Kemp, Douglas Kemp, Helen
Kemp, Robert Carruthers and Patsy Carruthers be referred back to staff for further
processing;
THAT the applicants be required to pay their proportionate share of the Financial
Impact Analysis to assess the impact of this proposal on the Municipality; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-060-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision,
6. MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
FOR THE MEETING OF MAY 3, 2007
THAT Report PSD-061-07 be received; and
THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made
on May 3, 2007 for Applications A2007-0012 through A2007-0017 inclusive and
that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend
the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment.
7. REZONING AND OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO PERMIT A CHANGE IN
USE FROM A SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING TO A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
APPLICANT: SUSAN WOODLEY
THAT Report PSD-062-07 be received;
THAT the application to amend the Clarington Official Plan submitted by Susan
Woodley be approved and that a by-law be passed by Council to adopt Official
Plan Amendment 56 to the Clarington Official Plan as contained in Attachment No.
2 of Report PSD-062-07;
THAT the application to amend the Municipality of Clarington's Zoning By-Law
84-63, as amended, submitted by Susan Woodley be approved and that a by-law
be passed by Council to adopt the Zoning By-Law Amendment as contained in
Attachment No.3 of Report PSD-062-07;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-062-07 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-062-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
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8, APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART LOT CONTROL
APPLICANT: PORT OF NEWCASTLE HOMES
THAT Report PSD-063-07 be received;
THAT the request for Removal of Part Lot Control with respect to Lots 12, 13, 16,
'J 17 on Plan 40M-2220 and Lots 3 to 19 inclusive on Plan 40M-2226, be approved
, I and that the Part Lot Control By-law, attached to Report PSD-063-07, be passed
pursuant to Section 50(7.1) of the Planning Act; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-063-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
9. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL
APPLICANT: EIRAM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
18T-89041 (PHASE 6)
THAT Report PSD-064-07 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Eiram Development Corporation to remove the
Holding (H) symbol for Lots 1 to 59 as shown on the draft 40M-Plan for Phase six
(6) of Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -89041 be approved;
THAT the By-law, attached to Report PSD-064-07, to remove the Holding (H)
symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham
Planning Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-064-07, any delegations, and the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be advised of Council's
decision.
10. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING
APPLICANT: HALMINEN URBAN COMMUNITIES INC.
THAT Report PSD-065-07 be received;
THAT the application submitted by Halminen Urban Communities Inc. to remove
the Holding (H) symbol be approved;
THAT the By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-065-07 to remove the
Holding (H) symbol be passed and a copy forwarded to the Regional Municipality
of Durham; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-065-07, any delegations, the
Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department, and the Municipal Property
Assessment Corporation (MPAC) be advised of Council's decision.
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11. REZONING AND AMENDMENT TO DRAFT APPROVED PLAN OF
SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 187 DETACHED
DWELLINGS
APPLICANT: INTRACORP DEVELOPMENTS LTD.
THAT Report PSD-066-07 be received;
THAT the amendment to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision 18T -87087,
:Submitted by Intracorp Developments Ltd. be approved subject to the conditions
contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-066-07;
THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2007-0017) be
approved, as contained in Attachment 5 to Report PSD-066-07;
THAT the by-law, as per Attachment 6 to Report PSD-066-07, authorizing the
entering into of an Amending Subdivision Agreement between the Owner of Draft
Plan of Subdivision 18T-87087 and the Municipality of Clarington be approved and
forwarded to Council for approval;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-066-07 and Council's decision be forwarded to the
Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation (MPAC); and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-066-07 and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
12. REZONING TO PERMIT FARM-RELATED EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE
USE ON AN EXISTING RURAL RESIDENTIAL LOT
APPLICANT: GARY AND DONNA ARNOTT
THAT Report PSD-067-07 be received;
THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by Gary and
Donna Arnott be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment, attached to
Report PSD-067-07, be adopted by Council;
THAT a copy of Report PSD-067-07 be forwarded to the Durham Region Planning
Department; and
THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-067-07, any delegations, the
Regional Municipality of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment
Corporation be advised of Council's decision.
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13. 2006 ANNUAL REPORT ON APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS OF SUBDIVISION
AND CONDOMINIUM APPROVAL
THAT Report PSD-068-07 be received; and
THAT the Region of Durham Planning Department be forwarded a copy of Report
,Ii'SD-068-07 and Council's decision.
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14. MUNICIPAL PEER REVIEW AND OTHER STUDIES OF THE DURHAMIYORK
ENERGY FROM WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY
THAT Report PSD-070-07 be received;
THAT Staff be instructed to carry out the requirements of Resolution #C-211-07 by
preparing the studies in accordance with the scope of work set out Report
PSD-070-07;
THAT Mr. Steven Rowe be retained to undertake the scope of work as outlined in
Section 4.2 (Site Selection) and Section 4.4 (Gap Analysis) of Report PSD-070-07,
and further to advise on the scope of work set out in Section 5,1 (Oversight of
Technology Procurement Process) and 5.2 (Potential Environmental Effects) of
Report PSD-070-07;
THAT SENES Consultants Limited be retained to undertake the scope of work as
outlined in Section 5.1 (Oversight of Technology Procurement Process) of Report
PSD-070-07, and further to assist with the scope of work set out in Section 5.2
(Potential Environmental Effects) of Report PSD-070-07;
THAT AMEC E&C Services Ltd. be retained to undertake the scope of work as
outlined in Section 5.2 (Potential Environmental Effects) of Report PSD-070-07;
THAT C.B. Richard Ellis Ltd, be retained to undertake the scope of work set out in
Section 6.1 (Impact on Clarington Energy Business Park) and Section 6.2 (Impact
on Assessment Base) of Report PSD-070-07 and further to assist with the scope
of work set out in Section 6.3 (Community Stigma);
THAT the Director of Finance be authorized to retain a multi-disciplinary
accounting firm to undertake the scope of work set out in Section 6.3 (Community
Stigma) and Section 6.4 (Host Community Agreement) of Report PSD-070-07;
THAT the Municipal Solicitor and Consulting Engineer (Totten Sims Hubicki)
provide information, professional opinion, estimates and advice as deemed
appropriate;
THAT the Directors of Finance and Planning Services be instructed to strike a
committee comprised of Clarington staff and consultants similar in composition to
the Region of Durham's committee in order to facilitate discussions related to the
Host Community Agreement;
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THAT the Directors of Finance and Planning Services be instructed to take any
additional actions or retain any additional consultants deemed necessary to
ensure the Municipality has carried out its due diligence;
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THAT the Region be requested to work in cooperation with Clarington Staff to
improve the public engagement process as noted in Section 4.3 and the Air Shed
Study process as noted in Section 5,2;
tHAT the Purchasing By-Law 2006-127 be waived;
THAT the Director of Planning Services and the Director of Finance be authorized
to negotiate and approve contracts with the consultants deemed necessary to
complete the due diligence for the Municipality as identified in Report PSD-070-07;
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary by-laws to
engage the consultants and execute the contracts deemed satisfactory by the
Director of Planning Services and the Director of Finance;
THAT the peer reviews and studies referenced in Report PSD-070-07 be deemed
to be part of the "necessary studies" to complete due diligence as referenced in
the motion approved by Durham Region Council on April 18, 2007, and that the
Director of Finance be directed to recover these due diligence costs from the
Region of Durham as set out in their motion;
THAT Staff report regularly to Council on the progress and findings of the peer
reviews and analyses being undertaken, and the Host Community Agreement
discussions; and
THAT all interested parties be notified of Council's decision including the Regions
of York and Durham Councils and the Joint Waste Management Committee,
15. APPOINTMENT OF INSPECTOR
THAT Report EGD-038-07 be received;
THAT Mr. Steven Valk be appointed as Inspector for the Municipality of Clarington
effective Monday, May 22, 2007 and that his name be added to Schedule 'A'of
By-Law 2005-145; and
THAT the appropriate by-law be forwarded to Council.
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16. ASSUMPTION OF CLARINGTON BOULEVARD BETWEEN NORTH LIMIT OF
UPTOWN AVENUE AND NORTH LIMIT OF CLARINGTON CENTRAL
SECONDARY SCHOOL SITE '
THAT Report EGD-039-07 be received; and
J ,THAT Council approve the by-law attached to Report EGD-039-07, dedicating
I barington Boulevard from the north limit of Uptown Boulevard to the north of the
Clarington Central Secondary School site (Part 19, Plan 40R-16730 and Parts 8,
9, and 13, Plan 40R-223327) as a public highway.
17, BURKETON INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
THAT Report EGD-040-07 be received;
THAT the Engineering Services Department proceed in 2007 with the preparation
of the final design of the intersection improvements at Old Scugog Road and
Boundary Road in Burketon as presented at the Public Information Centre held on
December 5, 2006;
THAT the improvements proposed at the intersection of Old Scugog Road and
Boundary Road be included in the 2008 Capital Budget for Council's
consideration; and
THAT, subject to Clarington Council and the Township of Scugog Council both
giving 2008 Capital Budget approval for the works (to be a maximum of $21,000
each), the intersection improvements be constructed in 2008,
18. CNE GARDEN SHOW
THAT Report OPD-005-07 be received; and
THAT the Municipality of Clarington advise the Canadian National Exhibition of
their participation in the annual CNE 2007 Garden Show.
19. JUNE IS RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
THAT Report CSD-007-07 be received; and
THAT the month of June 2007 be proclaimed Recreation and Parks Month.
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20. NAMING OF MUNICIPAL FACILITY
THAT Report CLD-021-07 be received;
THAT the new recreation facility at 1780 Rudell Road (Rudell Road and Edward
Street) in Newcastle be named the "Newcastle & District Recreation Complex", as
chosen from the list of nominations; and
ItrHAT the Community Services Department, Leslie Wilson, President, Newcastle
Village and District Historical Society, Robin Brown and Charlie Trim be advised of
Council's decision.
21. FLAG RAISING/PROCLAMATION/PARADES POLICIES
THAT Report CLD-022-07 be received;
THAT the policy related to flag raisings as outlined in Report CLD-022-07 be
approved;
THAT the policy related to proclamations as outlined in Report CLD-022-07 be
approved;
THAT the Municipality's current practice of processing parade requests continue;
THAT the request for the Annual Orange Parade to be held in Orono on July 7,
2007 be approved, provided the organizers apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the Engineering Services Department; and
THAT Gary Cole, District Master, West Durham District L.O,L. and Ron Milne be
advised of Council's decision.
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22. TENDER CL2007-13, KING STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION,
BOWMANVILLE
THAT Report COD-019-07 be received;
THAT Miller Paving Limited, Markham, Ontario with a total revised bid in the
amount of $1 ,322,219.56 (excluding GST) being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2007-18 be awarded
the contract for the King Street Bridge Rehabilitation, Bowmanville, Alternative "A"
as required by the Engineering Department;
THAT $1,000,000.00 of the total funds required for Alternative "A" in the amount of
$1,597,200.00 ($1,322,219.56 revised tender plus consulting, contingencies,
utilities and less Bell Canada portion) be provided from the 2006 Engineering
Capital Budget Account #110-32-330-83309-7401 and $95,000.00 be provided
from the 2007 Engineering Capital Budget Account #110-32-330-83212-7401;
THAT funds from the 2006 Capital Budget, for the 20 King Street Fayade project,
in the amount of $189,900.00, be transferred to this project;
THAT a revised budget amount be considered in future budget years for
construction of the 20 King Street Fac;:ade project;
THAT the additional $312,300.00 be funded from Federal Gas Tax Reserve Fund
depleting the unallocated funding available; and
THAT the attached By-law marked Schedule "A" to Report COD-D19-07
authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be
approved.
23. CL2007-16, SANITARY FORCE MAIN, NEWCASTLE RECREATION COMPLEX
THAT Report COD-020-07 be received;
THAT Cobourg Development Services, Cobourg, Ontario with a total revised bid in
the amount of $133,836.09 (Plus G.S,T.), being the lowest responsible bidder
meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2007 -16 be awarded
the contract for the Sanitary Forcemain, Newcastle Recreation Complex, as
required by the Community Services Department;
THAT the total funds required in the amount of $157,336.09 ($133,836.09 plus
consulting) be drawn from the Community Services 2006 Capital Account # 110-
42-421-84244-7401 ;
THAT the By-law marked Schedule "A" to Report COD-020-07 authorizing the
Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved.
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24. BY-LAW EXEMPTION REQUEST - SETTING OFF OF FIREWORKS
JASON BOYOKOZER, CLARINGTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
THAT the correspondence from Jason BOyOkozer, Clarington Secondary School
requesting an exemption from By-law 92-160, as amended, regulating the setting
off of fireworks be approved provided the organizers apply for and obtain all the
necessary permits and provided appropriate insurance requirements are in place.
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25. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT REGARDING A PROPERTY MATTER
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report PSD-071-07 be
approved,
26. CONFIDENTIAL REPORT REGARDING A PROPERTY MATTER
THAT the recommendations contained in Confidential Report EGD-041-07 be
approved.
BY.LAWS
2007-106
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2007-107
2007-108
2007-109
2007-110
2007-111
2007-112
2007-113
2007-114
2007-115
SUMMARY OF BY-LAWS
MAY 28,2007
Being a by-law to adopt the estimates of all sums required during
the year and to strike the rates of taxation for Municipal Purposes
for the year 2007 (Approved by Council on March 19, 2007)
Being a by-law to amend By-law 91-58, as amended, being a
by-law to Regulate Traffic on Highways, Municipal and Private
Property in the Municipality of Clarington (Approved by Council on
February 12, 2007)
Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. 56 to the Clarington
Official Plan (Susan Woodley) (Item 7 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Susan Woodley) (Item 7 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plans
40M-2220 and 40M-2226 from Part Lot Control (Item 8 of
Report #1 )
Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Eiram Development Corporation) (Item 9 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to amend By-aw 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning
By-law for the Corporation of the former Town of Newcastle
(Halminen Urban Communities Inc.) (Item 10 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Intracorp Developments Ltd.) (Item 11 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to authorize entering into an Amending Agreement
with the Owners of Plan of Subdivision 18T-87087 and any
Mortgagee whom has an interest in the said lands, and the
Corporation of the Municipality in respect of 18T-87087 (Intracorp
Developments Ltd,) (Item 11 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Gary and Donna Arnott) (Item 12 of Report #1)
2007-116
2007-117
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2007-118
2007-119
2007-120
2007-121
2007-122
Being a by-law to amend By-law 2005-145, a by-law respecting
the appointment of a Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors,
Plumbing Inspectors and Fire Safety Inspectors (Item 15 of
Report #1)
Being a by-law to establish, layout and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington (Item 16 of
Report #1 )
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Cobourg Development Services,
Cobourg, Ontario for the Sanitary Forcemain for the Newcastle
Recreation Complex (Item 23 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Miller Paving Limited, Markham,
Ontario to enter into agreement for the King Street Bridge
Rehabilitation, Bowmanville, Ontario (Item 24 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to close Part of the Road Allowance between
Concession 1 and Broken Front Concession, Darlington,
designated as Part 3 on Plan 40R-24789, Clarington, as a public
highway pursuant to section 34 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O.
2001, c.25, as amended (Item 26 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to declare surplus Part of the Road Allowance
between Concession 1 and Broken Front Concession, Darlington,
designated as Part 3 on Plan 40R-24789, Clarington, pursuant to
By-Law 95-22 (Item 26 of Report #1)
Being a by-law to authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk on
behalf of the Municipality of Clarington to authorize the transfer to
William Smith Colville, Juan Carol Colville, and John Alexander
Colville (Item 26 of Report #1)
HANDOUTS/CIRCULA TIONS
FOR COUNCIL
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Members
Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association (Co-Chair)
John Roxborough, Port Darlington Community Association
Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association
Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association (resigned in
September 2006)
Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington
Brent Mavin, Municipality of Clarington
Richard Fink, Human Resources Manager, St. Marys Cement Inc, (Co-Chair)
Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager, St. Marys Cement Inc.
John Hill, Quarry Manager, St. Marys Cement
Martin Vroegh, Corporate Environment Manager, S1. Marys Cement
Purpose
To continue to build a good relationship and provide opportunity for dialogue between
the community and St. Marys Cement Company and to provide an opportunity for St.
Marys to report on their progress implementing the Westside Marsh Reconfiguration
Plan.
Mandate
1, To review and refine procedures for reporting concerns and mitigating impacts
resulting from St. Marys Cement Company operations and implementation of the
Westside Marsh Reconfiguration Plan on surrounding neighbourhoods.
2. To share information to ensure neighbours are aware ofworkplan, activities
and time lines associated with implementation of the Westside Marsh
Reconfiguration Plan.
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April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Scope of Work
Regular quarterly meetings were held on March 7, June 6, September 12 and
December 5, 2006, In addition, a special meeting was held on October 24,2006.
The regular quarterly meetings were used to review and discuss the following:
. Relocation of the emergency access route through St. Marys property for
residents on West Beach Road, Cove Road and Cedarcrest Beach Road to
accommodate excavation of Waver ley Road
. Diversion of Westside Creek on August 17, 2006 to the channel constructed in
2004 and 2005 along the northern and eastern boundaries of the quany limits
. CLOCA's official opening of the new conservation area that comprises
Westside Marsh, Bowmanville Marsh and the link lands between the two
Marshes on June 22, 2006
. Data from three off site PM-1 0 dust monitoring stations
PM 10 Program 2006
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2
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
. Data from three off site dust fall monitoring stations
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produced at 2.15 kg/tonne of clinker below the goal of 2,72 kg/tonne
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April 30, 2007
3
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
. Data from stack emissions that indicates that by the end of 2006, NOx was
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. Plans for deepening the quarry
. St. Marys ongoing efforts to reduce
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o Off-site effects of blasting
o Visible plume from the stack
. Plans for deepening the quarry
. St. Marys community outreach efforts including
o An open house on Saturday July 29, 2006
o A second quarry open house for rock clubs
o A newsletter re the PET coke dust incident
o Participation in the Clarington Fire Safety Day
. Community concerns received by the Municipality ofClarington and St. Marys
including
o Measures undertaken to address each concern
o Revised method to register and track complaints
4
April 30, 2007
.
.
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Complaints related to blasting have decreased as a result of changes to St. Marys
blasting procedures.
Community Blasting Complaints
35
30
25
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10
5
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A special meeting of the Community Relations Committee was held on October 24,
2006 to address revisions to St. Marys dust monitoring program as a result of the
release of PET coke dust from the dock in July, 2006. A total of sixty properties in the
areas of Cedarcrest Beach, Cove and West Beach Roads were affected by the coke
dust. St. Marys arranged for professional cleaning of properties and distributed a
special newsletter to residents explaining the cause of the release and subsequent
revisions to operating procedures. These revisions include:
. Rotating unscheduled inspections undertaken by St. Marys management staff
to ensure dock procedures are being followed.
. A new maximum wind speed for unloading or moving cargo of 40 km; a
wind speed monitor has been installed on the dock.
. Vacuumed pet coke dust will not be returned to the dock but rather used as
kiln fuel. Pet coke dust will not be stockpiled but rather will be fed directly
into the kiln from the truck.
. Dust suppressant/surfactant will be sprayed onto non-covered stockpiles and
the open working face of stockpiles at the end of each shift.
5
April 30, 2007
.
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Conclusion
While St. Marys operations continue to result in off site impacts that are generally
below regulatory requirements, St. Marys continues to work to reduce these impacts.
The Community Relations Committee anticipates that St. Marys performance will
continue to improve over time.
St. Marys Community Relations Committee is working effectively and ensures an
opportunity for information sharing and dialogue between St. Marys and its
neighbours.
The Community Relations Committee recommends that:
o The Community Relations Committee continue to meet on a quarterly basis
o Committee membership include
o alternate representation from the Aspen Springs community
o representation from other areas of Bowmanville as required
6
April 30, 2007
HANDOUTS/CIRCULATIONS
FOR COUNCIL
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELA nONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Members
Glenda Gies, Port Darlington Community Association (Co-Chair)
John Roxborough, Port Darlington Community Association
Rick Rossi, Port Darlington Community Association
Anthony Skinner, Aspen Springs Community Association (resigned in
September 2006)
Cynthia Strike, Municipality of Clarington
Brent Mavin, Municipality of Clarington
Richard Fink, Human Resources Manager, S1. Marys Cement Inc. (Co-Chair)
Ruben Plaza, Environmental Manager, S1. Marys Cement Inc.
John Hill, Quarry Manager, St. Marys Cement
Martin Vroegh, Corporate Environment Manager, St. Marys Cement
Purpose
To continue to build a good relationship and provide opportunity for dialogue between
the community and St. Marys Cement Company and to provide an opportunity for St.
Marys to report on their progress implementing the Westside Marsh Reconfiguration
Plan,
Mandate
1. To review and refine procedures for reporting concerns and mitigating impacts
resulting from St. Marys Cement Company operations and implementation ofthe
Westside Marsh Reconfiguration Plan on surrounding neighbourhoods.
2. To share information to ensure neighbours are aware of work plan, activities
and time lines associated with implementation of the Westside Marsh
Reconfiguration Plan.
1
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELA nONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Scope of Work
Regular quarterly meetings were held on March 7, June 6, September 12 and
December 5, 2006. In addition, a special meeting was held on October 24, 2006.
The regular quarterly meetings were used to review and discuss the following:
. Relocation of the emergency access route through St. Marys property for
residents on West Beach Road, Cove Road and Cedarcrest Beach Road to
accommodate excavation ofWaverley Road
. Diversion of Wests ide Creek on August 17, 2006 to the channel constructed in
2004 and 2005 along the northern and eastern boundaries of the quarry limits
. CLOCA's official opening of the new conservation area that comprises
Westside Marsh, Bowmanville Marsh and the link lands between the two
Marshes on June 22, 2006
. Data from three off site PM-l 0 dust monitoring stations
PM 10 Program 2006
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2
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
. Data from three off site dust fall monitoring stations
Dust Fall 2006
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produced at 2,15 kg/tonne of clinker below the goal of 2,72 kg/tonne
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3
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
. Data from stack emissions that indicates that by the end of 2006, NOx was
being produced at 2.54 kg/tonne of clinker below the goal of 2.6 kg/tonne.
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. St. Marys ongoing efforts to reduce
o Off-site dust
o Off-site effects of blasting
o Visible plume from the stack
. Plans for deepening the quarry
. St. Marys community outreach efforts including
o An open house on Saturday July 29, 2006
o A second quarry open house for rock clubs
o A newsletter re the PET coke dust incident
o Participation in the Clarington Fire Safety Day
. Community concerns received by the Municipality ofClarington and St. Marys
including
o Measures undertaken to address each concern
o Revised method to register and track complaints
4
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Complaints related to blasting have decreased as a result of changes to St. Marys
blasting procedures.
Community Blasting Complaints
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release of PET coke dust from the dock in July, 2006. A total of sixty properties in the
areas of Cedarcrest Beach, Cove and West Beach Roads were affected by the coke
dust. St. Marys arranged for professional cleaning of properties and distributed a
special newsletter to residents eXplaining the cause of the release and subsequent
revisions to operating procedures. These revisions include:
· Rotating unscheduled inspections undertaken by St. Marys management staff
to ensure dock procedures are being followed.
· A new maximum wind speed for unloading or moving cargo of 40 kIn; a
wind speed monitor has been installed on the dock.
· Vacuumed pet coke dust will not be returned to the dock but rather used as
kiln fuel. Pet coke dust will not be stockpiled but rather will be fed directly
into the kiln from the truck.
· Dust suppressant/surfactant will be sprayed onto non-covered stockpiles and
the open working face of stockpiles at the end of each shift.
5
April 30, 2007
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT - 2006
Conclusion
While St. Marys operations continue to result in off site impacts that are generally
below regulatory requirements, St. Marys continues to work to reduce these impacts.
The Community Relations Committee anticipates that St. Marys performance will
continue to improve over time.
St. Marys Community Relations Committee is working effectively and ensures an
opportunity for information sharing and dialogue between St. Marys and its
neighbours.
The Community Relations Committee recommends that:
o The Community Relations Committee continue to meet on a quarterly basis
o Committee membership include
o alternate representation from the Aspen Springs community
o representation from other areas of Bowmanville as required
6
April 30, 2007
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Good Evening
Council
May 28, 2007
Municipal staff want you to authorize what they have already
done! Their hand-picked consultants are already hard at it,
preparing their assessments of this ENTIRE project (3.5 p6),
contra your direction, to wit: "... staff ... to examine
comprehensively all documentation prepared to date ..."
(Resolution C-211-07).
The start of this examination should have been to invite the
Region's "Energy From Waste" facility consultants to
Clarington and have them explain their methods to staff, a
move which would probably have taken a day and cost about
$100 for sandwiches.
At this time, David Merriman and Jim McKay could have
addressed any of staff's concerns and their adherence to
protocol would have been verified. Municipal staff would
then have presented their findings and suggestions to
council. Obviously this does not fulfill all the require-
ments of council's directive; however, I believe they are
loqical first steps.
It would have introduced all the players and set an amicable
tone for future dealings this is not only good business
practice but good inter-governmental relations.
Ah, the road not taken.
Unfortunately, staff's recommendations in this report set us
on an acrimonious course and deposits us in an expensive
maze. While it is expected staff remain neutral in their
duties for the municipality, this report reeks of their
personal bias. As I said last week: "they do not like this
technology and they do not want it here".
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The pitfalls in this report are overwhelming, to highlight a
few:
recommending Clarington hire assorted consultants with
open ended contracts to investigate every single piece of
paper generated over the past three years and those which
will be qenerated ad infinitum is imprudent - to say the
least (3.2 pg5);
denying Council's right to question said consultants,
requesting waiving of a "standard practice" by-law and
intimating dire consequences should Council "delay" passage
and blaming the REGION'S "aggressive time frame" is sinister
as well as ironic (3.6 pg6);
expecting anyone to have "confidence" in said consultants
work is credulous, given they have already been tainted by
staff's bias and are already working without the approval of
Council (4.4.2 pgB). Rather like Brer Rabbit and the
prickle bush - they will deliver the result they have been
instructed to deliver;
implying that a 10 acre site housing a state-of-the--art
Energy-from-Waste facility will affect growth at our Energy
Park, but that over 60 (that's six/zero) acres of dead cars
around the corner at Dom's Auto Parts will not is blatant
deceit (6.2.3 pgI2).
I could take you through this report line by line - just
like the budget - but I only have 10 minutes, so I will
stress two things: 1. That people don't like the end
result not the project doesn't mean the process was wrong
and 2. That approval of the actions this report recomm-
ends is not "due diligence" on the part of Council, but
negligence.
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To move on to the subject of garbage itself - let's look at
the Town of Markham (an area I know well, as it happens).
Their diversion rate IS impressive - but slightly misleading
they NOW collect ~'Sf~C{ which reduced their waste by 35 -
50% (depending on the season), and increased their recycling
by that same amount. They also collect styrofoam, white
goods, electronic equipment, etc.
But, let's look at what happens to it: to clarify, to say
they "collect" is a misnomer - there are various depot
throughout York Region where people take these cast offs;
their organics (ie Green Bin and yard waste) and their tires
are sent to Quebec;
their white goods go to a scrap yard where they have the
chemicals evacuated, are stripped, melted, bits are sold on
and the remainder goes to land fill in Michigan; likewise
their electronics, which are also stripped of any precious
metals and the carcasses go to land fill in Michigan;
specific types of styrofoam are sent to Mississauga for
reCYCling and so on.
To reiterate, we are talking about GARBAGE - what to do with
the cast offs of our lives - and apparently, Canadians cast
off more stuff than anyone else in the world!
Council heard at GP&A that most of the speakers wanted
manufacturers to use less packaging, that they wanted more
recycling, that they wanted "stabilized" landfill.
Your Worship was chastised for asking that "simplistic"
question and, while I do not believe it was simple, I think
it was the wrong one - I believe you should have asked
"where in Clarington do you want this landfill?" or rather
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"stabilized" landfill - implying this is superior to a
regular "dump". "Stabilized" landfill is notoriously
UNSTABLE - resulting in leaks and still producing toxic
gases resulting in unfiltered dioxins being spread far and
wide.
Equally, the fire pictured on the cover of Friday's This
Week - or the one a few years ago at the aforementioned
Dom's - spread unfiltered dioxins over the area, as does
what is commonly called "backyard burn" - rural residents
who burn a 45 gallon drum full of stuff will create the same
amount of dioxins as incinerating the waste from 100,000
households. These are the same "fires" we see on every
picket line.
No thank-you, I would rather have an incinerator equipped
with one (or all) of the available scrubbing technologies.
[glass/cloth/mesh filters, wet scrub, electrostatic scrub,
hydrocyclonic scrub].
We should be reclaiming land - not using more of it to store
our garbage. To "feed the monster" we can mine all dumps -
eventually using all that acreage for something productive.
That people would even consider destroying hundreds of acres
of C02 destroying plant life (and creating more dioxins)-
just to hide their garbage - is mind boggling; that people
think incineration doesn't make something disappear - but
that landfilling it does - is mind boggling; that people
think sending their garbage somewhere else is "taking
responsibility for it" - is mind boggling.
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Council's decision to-night is whether to accept this staff
report - with all it's biased, expensive recommendations -
or to send them back to do the work you directed last month.
You know the road I hope will be taken - this time.
Thank you
Cathrine McKeever
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May 28, 2007
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON LiC 3A6
Re: Durham/York Residual Waste EA
I stated to you my support last week for Staff Report PSD-070-07, Municipal Peer Review
and other studies of the Durham/York Energy from Waste Environmental Assessment Study.
I strongly urge Council to endorse all recommendations supplied in that report and ratify
approval of Item 14 of Report #1 tonight.
At last week's GP&A meeting, the emphasis in the debate surrounding this report from our
Regional councillors seemed to be focused primarily on finances, with little regard for the
need for all the aspects of the peer review as outlined in the report. That was disturbing to
me.
At the Durham Region Finance and Admin meeting on May 23, after all delegations had
spoken and there was discussion on the financial aspect of Clarington's peer review,
Chairman Anderson made it a point that "a message needs to be sent" to Clarington before
tonight's meeting. The intent was clear - he does not want the region to finance anything
but a limited "peer review", and not all the necessary studies for the safety and benefit of
Clarington and its residents. The Finance and Admin Committee, along with Works, is
recommending to Regional Council on Wednesday that the funding allocated to studies not
exceed $200,000. Yet I found it very disturbing that a few minutes later, in the next portion
of the meeting there was discussion in report 2007-W-54 regarding a supplementary report
on a Request for Proposal to Design, build, and operate a new Durham Regional Material
Recovery Facility for the Regional Municipality of Durham, in Whitby. "Funding in the
amount of $900,000 was included in the overall project budget to retain consultant(s) to
assist in the contract administration. The total estimated project cost before taxes was
$15,730,000." Remember that the cost of the incineration project is estimated at
$250,000,000.00
From the Durham/York EFW Consultant's website: Question: "How much are the Regions
paying the consultants to complete the Environmental Assessment portion of this project?"
Answer: The estimated cost for the study and engineering is $5 million or less than 2.5
per cent of the total cost of the facility.
And the Region wants to limit Clarington to consultant's fees not in excess of $2001000.00?
Once again it seems that dollars are more important than health, safety, environmental and
other potential impacts on Clarington such as the ability to attract new businesses to the
area (especially the planned Energy Park), community stigma and Quality of Iifel and that
concerns me greatly.
In April this year, both councils of Durham and York approved the following motion: 'That
each respective Region shall provide adequate funding to any of the host potential
communities located within their respective Region. And further, that such adequate
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funding shall include the costs of all necessary studies and legal advice incurred by the
potential host community to investigate and complete its due diligence in arriving at its
decisions whether or not it will become a host community for the EFW facility. And further,
the total of such costs shall be deducted from the combined royalty fee, if any, and not
otherwise"
It appears the Region is now trying to backpedal on its commitment to Clarington.
It is vital that Clarington do its own studies for the benefit of our municipality. It also
concerns me that York and Durham Councils made the decision to adopt thermal treatment
(incineration) as its preferred option without adequately investigating either the impacts of
incineration - or other alternative methods for dealing with residual waste. How could they
have had sufficient information to make this decision when the consultants, at each and
every Public Information Session held in Clarington could not give us important information
regarding emissions and health risks or environmental impacts, stating those studies have
not been completed yet so they don't have that information?
At the May 23 Finance and Administration committee meeting, Chairman Anderson made
the statement that he had no intention of revisiting alternative methods. The decision to go
with EFW was made by Regional Council in June 2006 and that's that. The push to finish the
entire process and get building this incinerator has been fueled by the closure of the
Michigan border to our waste. We know that there are other options available to Council to
deal with residual waste, including increased waste diversion and the use of stabilized
landfills. By reducing the need for landfills through heavily enhanced waste diversion there
should be no huge urgency to have an incinerator built and in operation by 2010.
Please remember that this is not an either/or choice regarding Incineration or Landfill.
Incineration does not just make the garbage disappear. Approximately 30% by weight of
garbage burned, typically ends up as residual ash which must be placed in landfill. The other
70% of the incinerated matter ends up in the atmosphere as toxic emissions and
environmental pollutants.
Incineration is disposal to air
Although the volume of garbage appears to be greatly reduced by gasification
and incineration, no technology can make anything actually disappear. Mass can
neither be created nor destroyed, only changed.* The gas, smoke, and liquid and
solid wastes that leave a facility will have the same mass as the solid
materials entering the facility. Masses of gas and particulates will go up the
stack, toxic ashes and solid wastes will need to go to landfill, and liquid
wastes will also need to be managed. *Encyclopedia Britannica
If we put the effort into reducing residual waste through enhanced diversion as other
progressive communities are doing, we could get to 70% diversion before 2010, which
would end up needing approximately the same amount of landfill for the excess as would
incineration for the ash produced. And we could achieve improved diversion rates over time,
but incineration will still produce that 30% residual that must be landfilled over the 20 - 30
year lifespan of that incinerator.
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Consider the choice made by Niagara recently to forego their plans to build an incinerator
and to concentrate instead on enhanced waste diversion and stabilized landfill. The Niagara
experience not only demonstrates the new reality of increased cost for incineration over
other methods of waste management, it sharply contradicts trendy beliefs that the
technology, currently euphemized as "waste-to-energy," has somehow become clean and
green since the days when it was previously banned. Without even considering the complex
problems of dioxin and furans, information gleaned from the environmental assessment of
the proposed Niagara facility shows that making power from Ontario garbage will be far
dirtier and more dangerous than making power from coal - the dirtiest fuel in current use.
I'm not suggesting we go back to burning coal. I am suggesting that there are better, safer,
cleaner and more financially acceptable ways to manage waste, and this peer review is
essential for us to get some answers to questions regarding incineration and the health,
environmental and financial impacts that Clarington would face were we to host this project
that is being pushed on us by the Region. Without ALL the answers, how can we (or you)
make a proper, informed decision on whether we should be a willing host or not?
Thank you for your time, and please approve the recommendations of C1arington staff on
this matter.
Respectfully,
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YORK/DURHAM WASTE DISPOSAL PRESENTATION
Barry Bracken, Port Perry, Ontario
By now most of you know my face and are aware that I have made presentations before
Regional committees as well as the Clarington General Purpose and Administration
Committee last week.
My mission has been and still is to urge you to say NO to incineration, My opposition to
incineration is primarily because of the serious negative impact the emissions can have
on the health of all who directly breathe them or consume the food from fish and animals
which have also been exposed, More information on health issues can be learned from
the CAW Fact Sheets you have been given or by visiting \v\\w,no-burn.org,
Today, I want to focus on the Zero Waste Strategy as a much better alternative to
incineration. One of the things I have learned in the past few weeks is that Regional
councilors are very opposed to landfills. This is because in the past public opposition to
landfill has been strong and at times very emotional. This opposition has been due to their
experience with the old style landfill where all of our garbage went. They were ugly,
toxic, and smelly. This past bad experience is so engrained that Regional Council has
passed a resolution stating that there will be no more landfills in Durham Region,
Today, I want to make it very clear that, by adopting a Zero Waste Strategy you in effect
are also adopting a position against landfills, The difference is that a ZWS has other
benefits not offered by incineration. Keep in mind that getting rid of waste, no matter
what you do is challenging and costly, but a ZWS is a better alternative.
With an incinerator, waste is converted to bottom ash, fly ash, and zillions of nano
particles. The bottom ash (some of which is toxic) amounts to approximately 25%-30%
by weight of the waste going in to the incinerator. The bottom ash will have to be
landfilled. The fly ash, not all of which is captured by the scrubbers, is highly toxic and
has to be stored in a special hazardous waste site. What remains goes into the air and is
composed of highly toxic emissions such as dioxins, furans, green house gases and God
knows what not.
On the other hand, a ZWS is a strategy which recognizes that we don't have another
planet to go to. A ZWS includes recycling, reuse, repair, composting, and doing all we
can do to reduce the amount of waste going to a landfill. It is estimated we can save four
times the energy produced by an energy from waste facility. This is accomplished by
eliminating the need to extract virgin resources and manufacturing new products from
scratch.
"Zero Waste combines community practices such as recycling, reuse, toxic removal and
composting with industrial practices such as eliminating toxins and redesigning
packaging products", [I]
YORK/DURHAM WASTE DISPOSAL PRESENTATION
Barry Bracken
By now most OfYOll know my face and are aware that I have made presentations before
Regional committees as well as the Clarington General Purpose and Administration
Committee last week.
My mission has been and still is to urge you to say NO to incineration. My opposition to
incineration is primarily because of the serious negative impact the emissions can have
on the health of all who directly breathe them or consume the food from fish and animals
which have also been exposed. More information on health issues can be learned from
the CAW Fact Sheets you have been given or by visiting ",,\\-w.no-burn.org.
Today, I want to focus on the Zero Waste Strategy as a much better alternative to
incineration. One of the things I have learned in the past few weeks is that Regional
councilors are very opposed to landfills. This is because in the past public opposition to
landfill has been strong and at times very emotional. This opposition has been due to their
experience with the old style landfill where all of our garbage went. They were ugly,
toxic, and smelly. This past bad experience is so engrained that Regional Council has
passed a resalution stating that there will be no more landfills in Durham Region.
Today, I want to make it very clear that, by adopting a Zero Waste Strategy you in effect
are also adopting a position against landfills. The difference is that a ZWS has other
benefits not offered by incineration. Keep in mind that getting rid of waste, no matter
what you do is challenging and costly, but a ZWS is a better alternative.
With an incinerator, waste is converted to bottom ash, fly ash, and zillions ofnano
particles. The bottom ash (some of which is toxic) amounts to approximately 25%-30%
by weight of the waste going in to the incinerator. The bottom ash will have to be
landfilled. The fly ash, not all of which is captured by the scrubbers, is highly toxic and
has to be stored in a special hazardous waste site. What remains goes into the air and is
composed of highly toxic emissions such as dioxins, furans, green house gases and God
knows what not.
On the other hand, a ZWS is a strategy which recognizes that we don't have another
planet to go to. A ZWS includes recycling, reuse, repair, compo sting, and doing all we
can do to reduce the amount of waste going to a landfill. It is estimated we can save four
times the energy produced by an energy from waste facility. This is accomplished by
eliminating the need to extract virgin resources and manufacturing new products from
scratch.
"Zero Waste combines commWlity practices such as recycling, reuse, toxic removal and
cornposting with industrial practices such as eliminating toxins and redesigning
packaging products". [I J
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A ZWS requires three key elements,
I, Industrial responsibility. (The front end of the problem)
2. Community responsibility. (The back end of the problem)
3, Political leadership.
We already have a good start. Perhaps the most important thing to do is to separate the
waste at the source. Households are doing this but we need to intensify our efforts
especially with compost materiaL Industry, commercial businesses, and institutions have
a lot of catching up to do. "Zero Waste is not a technology, it is a strategy and that
strategy begins with industrial design and ends with source separation of discarded
products". [1 ]
We've talked before about the program in Halifax and Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia
legislation bans organic material from landfills, Dr. Connett talks a lot about the program
in Halifax and the residual screening facility they have. Last week at the Regional
Finance Committee, I was encouraged by the discussion generated there with the result
Mr. Curtis, Regional Works Commissioner has been directed to contact Barry Friesen
who is now involved in Niagara's waste problem. By the way, Niagara recently decided
against incineration. Mr. Friesen was the solid waste director for the Ministry of
Environment and Labour in Nova Scotia and in Mr. Curtis's own words is regarded a$ the
guru of landfills.
Much of what I have talked about today is taken from a paper written by Paul Connett
and Bill Sheehan called" A Citizens' Agenda for Zero Waste", It's available on the
internet at www,grm.org,
Finally, and back to the more immediate problem here at Clarington, I commend the staff
for recommending an independent review before proceeding further down the road to
incineration. I would suggest to Council that here is an opportunity for you to show
leadership by saying NO to being a willing host and NO to incineration,
[I] " Citizens' Agenda for Zero Waste", Paul Connett and Bill Sheehan
May 28, 2007.
Re: Durham/Y ork Residual Waste EA - Report PSD-070-07 - Peer Review Studies
Mr. Mayor, Councillors, Ladies and Gentlemen:
First, I would like to publicly thank all four local councillors for their support ofthe Staff
recommendations in Report PSD-070-07. I urge you to remain firm and ratify that
decision tonight. It is imperative that you continue to keep the interests of the public you
serve, and the Municipal Corporation, front and center as we move through this EA
process. We may have to rely on you heavily throughout this EA because ifrecent
committee debate is any indication, it seems to me our Mayor and regional
representatives may have their priorities confused.
Second, I would like to thank staff for working their way through this quagmire of
confusing political recommendations, and correctly noting the difference between "Peer
Review Studies" and "Other Studies". Their May 25th memo clearly differentiates
between what would be required to ensure that Clarington undertakes its independent due
diligence, and what peer reviews would be required of the Region's EA related studies.
One thing that must be made clear to all about the costs of the "Other Studies" is who
would pay for these. On April 1 ih, Mayor Abernethy brought forward a motion at Joint
Works and Finance Committees, which amended Clause 20 of Attachment 1 to Report
2007-J-14. His amendment added the following: "And further, the total of such costs
shall be deducted from the combined royalty fee, if any, and not otherwise".
The effect of this is that if we were to become a host community for the incinerator, in
addition to all the other potential impacts we would now also have to pay for the cost of
the "other studies", studies required to do our due diligence in response to a regionally
driven project. I attended Clarington Council the night before and recall no discussion
around such a proposal. Whose interests were you protecting with that motion at
Regional Joint Committee? Did you have Clarington Council's endorsement? Mr.
Mayor, I believe you owe us an explanation tonight, in a public forum.
(Here's something else for everyone to think about: if we don't become a willing host
community, we won't have to pay for the costs of those "other studies" - the cost would
be borne by the Region!)
Some of you may have read the news article I forwarded this afternoon, that the Council
of East Gwillimbury voted unanimously that they will not be a willing host for the
proposed York Durham incinerator. I hope you are already thinking of properly
structured consultation sessions in Clarington, in addition to the EA sessions hosted by
the proponents, to address those issues.
It is imperative that tonight, Clarington Council send a clear unequivocal message to
Durham Region, and by extension to both proponents that we will do our independent
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due diligence and undertake the required due diligence studies, and we will undertake the
necessary peer reviews.
I am confident that Durham Region Council doesn't want a heated public bicker fest
around how much the Region is willing to pay to ensure that our public health is
protected, that our natural environment and resources are not impacted, that potential host
community issues are addressed to our satisfaction, that it is we who will make our
decisions around whether or not we would be a willing host, and, that the economics of
the project are fully understood by all.
Last week, many delegations supported revisiting the full range of reasonable
alternatives, and most specifically Zero Waste initiatives that would reduce our residual
waste stream. Zero Waste was screened out early in the Terms of Reference, but, anyone
understanding EA knows that the Terms of Reference are a minimum framework for the
EA study - the study could be expanded and the ToR interpreted in any number of ways
to increase the scope of the EA.
As I mentioned last week in my comments, it is now evident that Regional Council did
not know many details about potential human health and environmental impacts when
they made those decisions. This Regional Council decision appears to be a political
decision based on incomplete information that should be revisited now before the study
progresses any further. I believe that Regional Council's decision could be revisited after
the one-year anniversary i.e. June 21 st, without requiring an enhanced majority - the
Clerk could advise you on that matter.
Staff indicate in Section 4.1.1 of the report that they would only review the Alternatives
To report if directed by Council to do. Please direct them accordingly, as this
information is fundamental to ensuring that we could be confident that, prior to the
Region spending upwards of $250 mio dollars, prior to our possibly becoming an
unwilling host community, we would know that reasonable alternatives appropriately
considered.
A review of the Alternatives To report is consistent with your April 16th motion, where
you ask that: staffbe directed to examine comprehensively all the documentation
prepared to date.. ..". This review could also provide evidence for a future EA appeal if
that were required, something Clarington may be highly motivated to do if the Region
were to act in a heavy handed manner, and not carry out the EA study in a manner that is
fair, transparent and supportable
Getting stuck with a very expensive project without knowing why would surely have a
political downside. I urge you all to keep Clarington's interests front and center during
this EA and take the time to do your own thinking and due diligence. If this project is
ultimately not good for Clarington, by extension it will not be good for the Region.
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To reiterate, I urge you to support the staff recommendations in the Report, and I
respectfully request that Council direct staff to review the Alternatives To report as it is
an integral part ofthe EA documentation review.
Thank you for your attention.
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