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Council Meeting Minutes
JUNE 11, 2007
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on June 11, 2007, at 7:00 p.m., in the
Council Chambers.
Councillor Foster led the meeting in prayer.
ROLL CALL
Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy
Councillor A. Foster
Councillor R. Hooper
Councillor M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until 8:30 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 8:30 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Manager of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 8:20 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Hooper indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Dave Wilson and Correspondence Item D - 8.
Mayor Abernethy indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to
Item 1 of Unfinished Business - Addendum to Report CLD-020-07.
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MINUTES
Resolution #C-313-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on May 28, 2007, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
DELEGATIONS
Resolution #C-314-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Wendy Bracken, Anthony Wood, Dave Wilson and Shirley Crago be added to
the list of delegations.
“CARRIED”
Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning Item 4 of Report # 1 – Application for
Removal of Holding Symbol – Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario
Limited expressing concern with the removal of the holding symbol as the developer’s
draft plan of subdivision will impact lands not owned by him and that sufficient
consideration has not be given to the surrounding areas, residents, the wetland and its
inhabitants. Ms. Racansky hopes that area residents can turn to the municipality for
assistance if problems arise in the future as she feels residents will be exposed to
increased power failures, West Nile virus and water shortages. Ms. Racansky is
requesting that staff keep her informed of any issues that will affect her property. She
also expressed concern with the development process as she feels it is not consistent
with orderly and phased development and is not consistent with the Ontario Municipal
Board decision and conditions of approval. Ms. Racansky requested she be provided
with all documentation pertaining to this Ontario Municipal Board case.
Cathy Bradford addressed Council on behalf of Marva Ward and other residents of
East Beach Road concerning Correspondence Item D – 3 to bring to Council’s
attention erosion problems on municipally-owned waterfront properties at the foot of
Port Darlington Road. Ms. Bradford acknowledged that the park project has been
postponed to 2011; however, she stated dozens of feet of property have already been
lost, including several apple trees and noted a beautiful tree is about to be swept into
the lake. Ms. Bradford believes that it is the municipality’s responsibility to protect its
investment and that a temporary solution to shore up the land could be attained with
minimal cost.
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Terry Caswell addressed Council on behalf of the Committee of Clarke Constituents
for the Environment concerning Energy From Waste. Ms. Caswell expressed concern
that the residents of Clarington are being asked to comment on the acceptance of an
Energy From Waste facility in Clarington with a lack of information on the type of
incineration, the health concerns, the levels of emissions and the types of particulate
to be emitted. Ms. Caswell feels it is not possible to make a sound argument when so
little information is available. She acknowledged that none of the proposed options
are free of pollution and questioned whether the Regions will use cutting edge
technology that will cut emissions. Ms. Caswell feels that the municipality needs a
peer review with a Clarington perspective, and that the municipality should be given
adequate funding, paid for by all residents in York and Durham Regions. She feels
that Clarington needs to put forward a united front to protect the municipality’s
interests and that Council needs to be strong, united and informed in order to make
the correct responses and decisions and that the Regions of York and Durham owe it
to the residents of Clarington to inform citizens and to make all possible efforts to be
open and above board with all of their presentations and options. In summary, Ms.
Caswell questioned if this proposal is a done deal and if it makes no difference what
the citizens think, then the public needs to know. Ms. Caswell submitted her
comments in writing.
Alexandra Bennett, Executive Director, Precautionary Principle, addressed Council
concerning Energy From Waste. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation,
Ms. Bennett highlighted the impacts of waste incineration on human health. She
provided a definition of a microscopic nanoparticle and reviewed the nanometre scale
stating there are huge gaps in science now in what information is known regarding
nanoparticulate infiltration. Ms. Bennett overviewed a list of individual contaminants
identified in the air emissions of a municipal waste incineration plant, focusing on
benzene and HCB, a persistent chemical slated for complete eradication. Ms. Bennett
reviewed the types of thermal technology – gasification, plasma arc and incineration
and highlighted the South Burnaby, British Columbia facility. Ms. Bennett referred to
National and International legislation acknowledging Canada’s support of the
Stockholm Convention on pollution. Ms. Bennett summarized by stating it has taken
over 30 years of cooperation between the Federal and Provincial governments and
industry to reduce dioxin, furan and mercury and questioned the logic of creating
these substances and releasing them in nanoparticles into the environment.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste stating all thermal
treatment facilities produce toxic emissions noting incineration, with its high
combustion temperatures, produces nanoparticles which allow the release of toxins in
particles so small that they evade the best state of the art scrubbing devices in the
stack and are emitted into the atmosphere. She noted the particles do not disappear
but go into the air, onto the land and make their way up the food chain. She stated
there are no government regulations in place regarding nanoparticulate and
expressed concern that Council would be willing to allow Durham Region to have
Clarington host a facility which emits such toxins that cannot be contained and that
have the potential to travel worldwide. Ms. Bracken feels the proposed incinerator
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should not be considered a made-in-Durham solution to the Region’s waste problem
as waste will need to be imported from other regions and that toxic emissions will be
exported beyond Durham’s borders. Wendy Bracken urged Council to take a
preventative and precautionary stand and not be a willing host. She urged Council to
carefully consider and examine the sources of all information when formulating a
decision and cautioned Council to remember however, when viewing various thermal
treatment facilities in Europe that Canada does not have the same stringent laws and
restrictions on chemicals permitted in the materials which will be incinerated. In
summary, Wendy Bracken stated she will continue to urge Regional Council to revisit
the consideration of all reasonable alternatives, including a Zero Waste Strategy and
to include health issues as paramount as part of their consideration. Ms. Bracken
submitted her comments in writing.
In response to questions, Ms. Bracken referenced Health Canada’s website as the
source of information.
Anthony Wood addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste, suggesting the
Ogilvie Report which represents a summary of all the questions and answers from
meetings to discuss incineration should be referred to as it will point the direction for
Council to take. Mr. Wood expressed concern that issues have not been addressed
prior to making a decision on whether an incinerator should be located in this area.
He suggested Clarington “Lead the Way” and set up a program to further reduce
waste as an alternative.
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of
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Dave Wilson as he is a member of a band which is booked as part of the 3 Annual
Canada Day in Clarington Celebration’s entertainment. Councillor Hooper vacated his
chair and refrained from discussion on this matter.
Dave Wilson, Rotary Club of Courtice, addressed Council concerning
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Correspondence Item D - 8 regarding the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington
Celebration and Fireworks Display to be held at the Garnet Rickard Complex on
July 1, 2007. Mr. Wilson outlined events and activities planned for the day and invited
Council to partner with the Club to bring the event to Clarington and build upon the
tradition. He advised as a fundraising event for the Club, the majority of funds raised
will go to the Regional Cancer Centre through the Heroes of Hope Campaign and a
portion of the funds will continue to support the Field of Dreams project – the
revitalization of the Courtice South Memorial Park. Mr. Wilson requested Council’s
financial commitment in the amount of $5,000.
Shirley Crago addressed Council concerning Energy From Waste in opposition to the
project to build an incinerator in Clarington. Ms. Crago expressed concern with the
dangers of emissions from incinerators such as furans and dioxins in nanoparticulate
format noting there are no safe minimum levels of exposure to these chemicals.
Ms. Crago displayed a bottle of rainwater she collected showing discolouration and
sediment and questioned the logic of creating more pollution by building an
incinerator. She stated this will affect every resident of Durham Region but she will be
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most affected as she lives next to three of the sites for the proposed facility.
Ms. Crago feels Clarington should make it clear that it is an unwilling host as
incineration will increase health care costs and will not eliminate the need for landfill.
In summary, Ms. Crago recommended that Council reject incineration on the basis of
dangers to health, stress in the EA that Public Health and environmental concerns are
primary issues in any waste disposal solution and that it is Council’s duty to impress
upon Regional Council that Clarington is an absolute unwilling host to an incinerator.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-315-07
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board
A01.NE dated May 8, 2007
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
A01.CL May 9, 2007.
I - 3 Minutes of the Animal Advisory Committee dated May 9, 2007.
A01.CL
I - 4 Kim Gavine, Executive Director, Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation,
M07.GE forwarding a copy of their progress report, “A Foundation for
Success on the Oak Ridges Moraine”, summarizing the work of the
Foundation since its inception in 2002, outlining their achievements
and significant findings, and identifying work that remains to be
done.
I - 5 Sandra Kranc, City Clerk, City of Oshawa, forwarding
C10.GE correspondence to Martha Pettit, Manager of Legislative
Services/Deputy Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising that Oshawa City
Council supports the addition of one Durham Regional Council
member to each of Ajax, Clarington and Whitby as the preferred
composition of Regional Council for 2010.
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I - 6 Janice Willett, MD, FRCSC, President, Ontario Medical Association
S00.GE advising that staff of the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) will be
A04.AM attending the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Annual
Conference in Ottawa in August, 2007, and inviting Members of
Council to visit OMA’s exhibit to discuss opportunities to work
together to ensure Ontario is a healthier place for patients, existing
doctors and those considering our communities as a location to
practice.
I - 7 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following
resolution pertaining to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee
2006 Annual Report and 2007 Workplan:
“a) THAT Report #2007-P-36 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received as the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee’s
annual report on its activities in 2006;
b) THAT the 2007 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee’s
Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #2 to Report #2007-P-36
be approved; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-36 be forwarded to the
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, the Durham
Federation of Agriculture, the GTA Agricultural Action
Committee, and the Area Municipalities.”
I - 8 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following
resolution pertaining to the Federal Pickering Lands:
“a) THAT Transport Canada be requested to accelerate their
comprehensive due diligence review of the studies submitted
by the Greater Toronto Airports authority assessing the need
for a Regional/reliever airport on the Federal Pickering Lands,
and further to include the public in an independent peer
review;
b) THAT Transport Canada and Environment Canada be
requested to include a study of the economic and
environmental effects rising fuel prices, peak oil and
greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change
would have on future Air Transportation and the needs
analysis of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority Pickering
Airport Plan;
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c) THAT Transport Canada and the Federal Government be
requested to initiate a study of alternative land uses to include
green energy production as an alternative to fossil fuels, as
well as, the contribution the Federal Pickering Lands could
make in addressing future food security issues and climate
change preparedness in the GTA;
d) THAT the Federal Government remain committed to protecting
the Federal Pickering Lands;
e) THAT the Regional Council indicate to Transport Canada and
to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority that Council fully
expects both bodies to protect the aviation industry in Durham
Region during the review process for the proposed Pickering
Airport by:
i) providing financial support to the City of Oshawa for the
operation of Oshawa Municipal Airport; and
ii) providing full and fair compensation to the citizens of
Oshawa for their investment into the Oshawa Municipal
Airport; and
f) 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; MP’s and MPP’s; the Greater Toronto
Airports Authority; and the Area Municipalities.”
I - 9 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following
resolution pertaining to the Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee 2006 Annual Report and 2007 Workplan:
“a) THAT Report #2007-P-37 of the Commissioner of Planning be
received as the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s
annual report on its activities in 2006;
b) THAT the 2007 Durham Environmental Advisory Committee’s
Workplan, as outlined in Attachment #2 to Report #2007-P-37
be approved; and
c) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-37 be forwarded to the Durham
Environmental Advisory Committee and the Area Municipalities.”
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I - 10 John C. Rycroft, Manager, Financial Services, Durham Regional
P17.GE Police, providing the rationale supporting the recent change to the
Police Service Pay Duty Directive and Policy requiring payment in
advance of services in order to streamline the administrative
processing and to eliminate potential losses related to collection
actions; advising that they have relaxed the requirement for their
partner municipalities in not requiring the payment to be certified
cheque or money order; and expressing appreciation to staff for
their efforts in making these changes work in the best interest of all
parties. The correspondence indicated that all efforts will be made
to accommodate the needs of the municipality in any emergency
circumstances.
I - 11 Ian D. Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha
A01.KA Conservation, inviting the public to participate in a community clean
up of the future East Cross Forest Conservation Area located in the
southeastern section of Scugog Township on June 9, 2007.
Interested volunteers are asked to meet at the corner of Boundary
Road and Murphy Roads at 9:30 a.m.
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-316-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 4 to D - 9, inclusive.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Jean Graham, Chairperson, Newcastle Lions Club, requesting
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M02.GE Council’s support for their 13 Annual ‘Walk for Dog Guides’, a 5 km
and 10 km fundraising walk through Newcastle on Saturday,
October 6, 2007, in support of Dog Guide Teams to assist the blind,
deaf and physically challenged; and, extending an invitation to
members of Council, staff and the public to participate in the walk.
(Approved provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
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D - 2 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council
C10.GE that on May 30, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following
resolution pertaining to the new Durham Region Forest Conservation
By-law:
“a) THAT Planning Committee authorize staff to circulate Report
#2007-P-43 of the Commissioner of Planning and the draft
Regional Forest Conservation By-law, attached as Appendix 1
to Report #2007-P-43, to the Area Municipalities, the
Conservation Authorities in Durham Region, the Ministry of
Natural Resources, the Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee for
their review and comment;
b) THAT Regional staff be directed to hold public consultations to
obtain further comments on the draft Regional Forest
Conservation By-law; and
c) THAT Regional staff report back to Planning Committee on the
comments received and to present a recommended Regional
Forest Conservation By-law for Council approval.”
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services and to
the Municipal Clerk)
D - 3 Marva Ward expressing concern with erosion problems occurring on
E05.GE municipally-owned waterfront properties at the foot of Port Darlington
Road and requesting the erosion problems be immediately
addressed to preserve the land and protect the municipality’s
investment for future development of a community park.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Engineering Services)
D - 4 Claire Mumford advising she is planning a fundraising event to
M02.GE support an ill co-worker at her home in Burketon on Saturday,
June 16, 2007, that will require on-street parking to accommodate
visitors and requesting that parking restrictions not be enforced on
Boundary Road, west of Old Scugog Road for that day. She
indicates that Boundary Road is a dead-end street and that all six
affected neighbours plan to attend the event and have no objection
to the waiver of parking restrictions, if granted.
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Resolution #C-317-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the request from Claire Mumford that parking restrictions not be enforced
on Boundary Road, west of Old Scugog Road on Saturday, June 16, 2007, be
endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 5 Lesley Parnell, Acting Deputy Clerk, Township of Smith-Ennismore-
C10.GE Lakefield advising Council that on April 24, 2007, the Township of
Smith-Ennismore-Lakefield adopted a By-law restricting Cosmetic
Use of Pesticides for non-agricultural lands effective March 1, 2008;
and requesting Council to join with other municipalities in Ontario to
petition the Province of Ontario to take control on cosmetic use
pesticides and to pass legislation that will ensure a more uniform
approach and a fairer and easier enforcement process.
Resolution #C-318-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D – 5 be referred to the Director of Operations.
“CARRIED”
D - 6 Linda Thompson, Mayor, Municipality of Port Hope, requesting the
Municipality of Clarington to support Port Hope in their efforts to
secure the Wesleyville lands as a nuclear electric energy power
supply site.
Resolution #C-319-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 6 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
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D - 7 Sandra Richardson, CMO, Deputy Clerk, City of Kawartha Lakes
C10.GE advising Council that the City of Kawartha Lakes recently passed the
following resolution:
“THAT the Provincial Government be requested to formulate a
province-wide integrated goose management plan of action and any
necessary funding to address the growing concern that municipalities
with public waterfront green spaces and beaches have with respect
to Canada Geese using such spaces and thereby impacting on the
water quality and recreational use of these public spaces;
THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to AMO and other
municipalities in Ontario to seek support; and
THAT a copy of this resolution be also forwarded to Natural
Resources Canada, Wildlife Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency, the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Health and
Long-Term Care, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Haliburton
Kawartha Pineridge Health Unit, as well as MP Barry Devolin and
MPP Laurie Scott.”
Resolution #C-320-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the City of Kawartha Lakes concerning a Province-
Wide Integrated Goose Management Plan of Action be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence
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Item D - 8 as he is a member of a band which is booked as part of the 3
Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration’s entertainment.
Councillor Hooper vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on
this matter.
D – 8 Ferd Longo, President, Rotary Club of Courtice, advising of plans for
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M02.GE the 3 Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration and Fireworks
F11.GE display, a fundraising event for the Rotary Club of Courtice, to be
held at the Garnet B. Rickard Complex on July 1, 2007, and
requesting the Municipality to consider an investment of $3,000 in
the event to assist with promotion and advertising. As a partner, the
Municipality will be publicly recognized and identified in and on all of
the advertising and promotional material. As well, the Municipality
will be recognized throughout the event with banner presence and
through public announcements programmed throughout the evening.
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Resolution #C-321-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
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THAT the Rotary Club of Courtice be provided with $2,500 in support of the 3
Annual Canada Day in Clarington Celebration and Fireworks Display.
“CARRIED”
D – 9 David Chisling, Director, Been There, and Richard Toms, Director,
M02.GE Visual Arts Centre, requesting permission to erect a small bronze
plaque to recognize men and women of service clubs from
Bowmanville in the “Birch Trees and Daffodils” Garden across from
the Visual Arts Centre; and advising that there will be no cost to the
Municipality or the Visual Arts Centre for the stone, bronze plaque or
installation and that youth from the “Been There” project and their
supervisors will assume care and maintenance of the trees and
daffodils.
Resolution #C-322-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be referred to the Director of Operations.
“CARRIED”
MOTION
NOTICE OF MOTION
REPORTS
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report June 8, 2007.
Resolution #C-323-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of June 8, 2007 be
approved, with the exception of Item #24.
“CARRIED”
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Item #24
Resolution #C-324-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Item #24 of Report #1 be lifted from the table.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-325-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the schedule of meetings be amended to include a General Purpose and
Administration Committee meeting and a Council meeting on Monday, July 30, 2007.
“CARRIED”
Report # 2 – Confidential Report EGD-043-07 regarding a Legal Matter
Report # 3 – Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor Regarding a Legal Matter
Resolution #C-326-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Reports #2 and #3 be referred to the end of the agenda to be considered during
a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Addendum to Report
CLD-020-07 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.
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Resolution #C-327-07
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for introduction of a motion to
reconsider Resolution #C-276-07.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-328-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Addendum to Report CLD-020-07 be tabled for two weeks to allow the
Municipal Clerk to find the services an auditor to complete the Compliance Audit.
“CARRIED”
Mayor Abernethy re-assumed the Chair.
Resolution #C-329-07
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the delegations of Terry Caswell, Alexandra Bennett, Wendy Bracken,
Anthony Wood and Shirley Crago be received and that they be thanked for bringing
their concerns forward.
“CARRIED”
OTHER BUSINESS
Councillor Trim advised of four major construction projects approved by the Region
within the Municipality of Clarington including reconstruction of 6.4 kilometres of
Regional Road 18 from Hill Street to Concession Road 5 at a cost of $800,000,
reconstruction of 2.9 kilometres of Regional Road 57 from Regional Road 20 north to
the CPR Overpass at a cost of $350,000, improvements to Martin Road at Longworth
Avenue including the signal lights at a cost of $260,000, and reconstruction of 1.9
kilometres of Courtice Road from Baseline Road to Bloor Street at a cost of $300,000.
In addition, he noted the reconstruction of Mill Street in Newcastle from Durham #2 to
the 401 Bridge has been scheduled for next year. Lafarge Construction Company has
been awarded the four projects and work will commence in June and is anticipated to
be finished in August.
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Councillor Foster stated he attended an event on Sunday for the Friends of Second
Marsh and presented Mayor Abernethy with a plaque recognizing the Municipality as
a supporting patron.
Councillor Woo stated he attended the tanker accreditation test for Clarington Fire and
Emergency Services on Sunday. Clarington crews achieved 600 gallons of water per
minute, an achievement which could potentially allow rural residents to save money
on their household fire insurance. Councillor Woo extended congratulations to the fire
fighters who were in attendance.
In response to a question concerning property insurance costs for rural residents,
Deputy Chief Berney explained the Fire Underwriters Survey makes a
recommendation according to our performance as to applying an insurance relief in
rural areas; however, whether an insurance company applies relief is at their
discretion.
Councillor Hooper stated he represented the Municipality at the “Motorcycle Ride for
Dad” Event on Saturday, June 9, 2007, in support of prostate cancer and was also a
Judge at the Battle of the Bands Competition. Councillor Hooper presented Mayor
Abernethy with a T-shirt from the Battle of the Bands Competition.
Resolution #C-330-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be “closed” in order to consider legal matters.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:45 p.m.
Resolution #C-331-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the actions taken during the “closed” session of Council be ratified.
“CARRIED”
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Resolution #C-332-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for the introduction of an item of new
business at this time.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-333-07
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer be authorized to join the Durham
Region’s delegation’s tour of Energy From Waste sites.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-334-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-125 to 2007-139, inclusive, and
that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time.
“CARRIED”
2007-125 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(1044960 Ontario Limited)
2007-126 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2007-032, being a by-law to
appoint Members to the Clarington Museums and Archives Board
2007-127 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2007-031, being a by-law to
appoint Members to the Municipal Heritage Committee
2007-128 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(Claret Investments Limited and 1361189 Ontario Limited)
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2007-129 Being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(289143 Ontario Limited – Westvale)
2007-130 Being a by-law to exempt certain portions of Registered Plans
40M-2240 from Part Lot Control (Darlington Springs Ltd. -The
Kaitlin Group)
2007-131 Being a by-law passed under Section 23.1 of the Municipal Act
thereby delegating to staff the authority to make decisions on
whether planning applications submitted pursuant to the Planning
Act and Conservation Land Statute Amendment Act, 2006 are
deemed complete
2007-132 Being a by-law to require all land owners/applicants to pre-consult
with municipal planning staff prior to the submission of
applications, plans and drawings to the Municipality of Clarington
for all Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law Amendments,
Draft Plans of Subdivision, Draft Plans of Condominium and Site
Plans
2007-133 Being a by-law to amend By-law 2006-152, being a by-law to
provide for the maintenance, management, regulation and control
of the cemeteries in the Municipality of Clarington
2007-134 Being a by-law to Govern the Emergency and Fire Services, to
Authorize the Provision of Mutual Aid and Automatic Response
and to Repeal By-law 84-68 and By-law 94-172
2007-135 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
2007-136 Being a by-law to appoint a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
2007-137 Being a by-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Kendal Community Association
for the lease of Kendal Community Centre, 6742 Regional
Road 18
2007-138 Being a by-law to establish a Board of Management to operate
museums on behalf of the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal
By-laws 79-67, 2002-45, 2003-56, 2003-155 and 2004-10
2007-139 Being a by-law to authorize the purchase agreement between the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington and William Tonno
Construction Ltd., in respect to the purchase of Parcel C as
attached, former Town of Bowmanville, Municipality of Clarington
Council Meeting Minutes
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June 11, 2007
Resolution #C-335-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-125 to 2007-139, inclusive, be
approved.
"CARRIED"
Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Hooper stated pecuniary interests 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-336-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-140 being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at this meeting held on the
11 th day of June, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time.
"CARRIED"
Resolution #C-337 -07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-140 be approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-338-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 8:54 p.m.
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