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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/30/2007 General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30, 2007 Minutes of a meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee held on Monday, July 30, 2007 at 9:30 a.m., in the Council Chambers. ROLL CALL Present Were: Mayor J. Abernethy Councillor A. Foster Councillor R. Hooper Councillor M. Novak Councillor G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Facilities Manager, Community Services, G. Acorn Manager, Transportation & Design, Engineering Services, L. Benson Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon attended the meeting at 11:10 a.m. Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Deputy Treasurer. L. Gordon Fire Chief, Emergency Services, G. Weir Clerk II, E. Atkinson Municipal Clerk, Patti Barrie Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Hooper indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Bill Stockwell and Report COD-043-07 MINUTES Resolution #GPA-472-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee minutes of the regular meeting held on June 18, 2007, be approved. CARRIED General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 PRESENTATIONS Doug Allingham, TSH Engineers, Architects & Planners and Dan Remollino addressed the committee regarding the 407 EA Preferred Route. Mr. Remollino stated that there is still work that needs to be completed over the next 2 years and realizes there will be questions. He is available anytime to discuss issues and concerns. He also stated that all the information regarding the 407 extension evaluation process was very comprehensive and is being finalized and will be available for viewing on the website shortly. Mr. Allingham provided a PowerPoint Presentation out-lining the routes that were chosen and why they were chosen. DELEGATIONS Resolution #GPA-473-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Agenda be altered to add Suzanne McCrimmon, Kerry Meydam, Shirley Crago, Kristen Robinson, Jim Richards, Karen Buck, Jaison Gibson, Linda Gasser, Paul-Andre Larose, Don Wilkinson, Katherine McKeever, Katherine Miles, Barry Bracken, Wendy Bracken, Wayne Ellis, Kathi Bracken and Alexandra Bennett to the list of Delegations; THAT the Agenda be altered to hear Kerry Meydam’s delegation regarding Black Creek Developments following Libby Racansky; and THAT Alexandra Bennett be the first speaker regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. CARRIED Libby Racansky addressed the Committee regarding the Ontario Stewardship Rangers and how they helped her with the removal of the invasive species within the Black-Farewell watershed. Ms. Racansky stated that she feels if the Municipality of Clarington had effective by-laws and OP policies and if the developer’s EIS statements were truthful and beneficial to our society, there would not be any negative impacts visible in our watersheds in general. She feels that it should have been the Municipality of Clarington’s responsibility to arrange for the clean-up and she requested that the Municipality of Clarington thank the Ontario Stewardship Rangers in writing. Libby Racansky spoke to the Committee regarding Report PSD-092-07, Black Creek Developments. She has concerns regarding the wetlands along George Reynolds Drive and would like to see the planning exercises of the Municipality of Clarington changed. Ms. Racansky feels the development will create devastating effects on the environment in the surrounding areas. - 2 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Kerry Meydam spoke regarding Report #PSD-092-07, Black Creek Developments and her concerns regarding the wetlands. She stated that any further developments will have a great detrimental effect on the wetlands and other environmentally sensitive areas. Ms. Meydam would like to see the development to the north of George Reynolds Drive denied. Glenn Genge, DG Biddle Associates addressed the Committee regarding Report #PSD-092-07, Black Creek Developments. Mr. Genge stated that they had reviewed the report and are in agreement with it. Jesse Parsons addressed the Committee regarding Camfest and Underwear Pick Up/Donation. Mr. Parsons provided an update on the Clarington Arts & Music Festival th being held on August 25, 2007and a brief outline of the events that would be taking place during the festival as well as a brief outline of the entertainers that would be performing. Underwear donations were received from the Committee for the sculpture being created by Jason Skinner. Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Bill Stockwell and refrained from discussion on the subject matter. Councillor Hooper indicated that his parents reside in Wilmot Creek. Bill Stockwell addressed the Committee regarding the Waterfront Trail through Wilmot Creek Community. Mr. Stockwell stated that the residents feel they will lose their privacy and feeling of security if the trail continues the route that it is scheduled to take. Mr. Stockwell asked that the Committee refer the scheduled route back to staff for further review. The residents of Wilmot Creek signed a petition which Mr. Stockwell submitted to the Committee. Mr. Stockwell stated that he was unsure whether or not notification was sent out to the residents or if there was a public meeting on the trail route. Karin Dieter spoke to the Committee requesting an Exemption from Special Events By-Law Requirements. Ms. Dieter stated that she planning a music festival in support of the RS McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre and she was unaware of the need for a Special Events permit. Ms. Dieter gave a PowerPoint Presentation outlining dates, times and location of “Boonie Fest”. She advised the Committee that she is looking into hiring a private security company to help out at the Fest because of the number of people (200) that are expected to attend. She assured the Committee that all other requirements of the By-Law are being addressed and this request is only for the requirement to obtain the Special Event Permit 30 days prior to the event. Linda Gasser addressed the Committee regarding the 407 EA Preferred Route. Ms. Gasser feels that the 407 Route will have a great impact on the Durham Region and stated that she would like to see the Municipality of Clarington obtain qualified consultants to review the preferred routes, considering there has been no consultant input on behalf of the Municipality since 2003. - 3 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Resolution # GPA-474-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the Committee recess for 10 minutes. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 11:45 a.m. Alexandra Bennett addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Bennett provided a PowerPoint presentation showing the Impact of Waste Incineration on Human Health. She also spoke regarding guidelines versus regulations and how 28 countries have higher air standards than Canada does. She questioned if the technology had been selected and asked who authorized the hiring of Ramboll. Kerry Meydam addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project, voicing her concerns on the entire process and the selection of consultants that were apparently hired by the Region. Ms. Meydam also stated that she was disappointed that the interim Report had been pulled from the Agenda and she would like the Report to be made available to the public before the September 4, 2007 General Purpose and Administration meeting. Ms. Meydam would still like to see an independent Peer Review done. Shirley Crago spoke to the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Crago would like to see the Municipality of Clarington promote the 7 R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Research, Remove, React and Refuse. Ms. Crago feels the onus should be put on the manufacturer’s to reduce the packaging of their products. Kristin Robinson addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Robinson stated that she realizes the incinerators are cleaner today than they were years ago, however, she still feels it is not the route to take. Ms. Robinson spoke about potential health risks to humans and animals as well as packaging used in today’s society. Her biggest concern with the energy from waste facilities is that the David Suzuki Foundation is against them. Jim Richards addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste. Mr. Richards stated that he was disappointed the Report was not on the Agenda and he would like to have the report released to the public immediately. Karen Buck addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project, stating concerns with the air emissions from incinerators and health risks. Ms. Buck also has concerns with guidelines versus regulations. She would like to see a zero waste sustainable society. - 4 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Jaison Gibson addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. As a father of two children, he is concerned with the health risks involved with the project. Mr. Gibson would like to see Clarington unified and find logical and sustainable solutions; he would not want the Municipality of Clarington to put profit before people. Linda Gasser addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Gasser was disappointed that the Report was not on the agenda and she would like to have the report made available to the public immediately. Resolution # GPA-475-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Committee recess for 1 hour. CARRIED The meeting resumed at 2:00 p.m. Paul-André Larose addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Mr. Larose feels this is the time for intellectual honestly. He would like to see an independent Peer Review done. Mr. Larose’s concerns include truck traffic, importing of garbage, and all financial costs. Don Wilkinson was called but was not present. Katherine McKeever was called but was not present. Katherine Miles addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Miles has concerns regarding health risks/effects and would like to see Clarington look at zero waste initiatives as a solution to the trash problems instead of an incinerator. Wendy Bracken addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Bracken expressed her disappointment with the report not being on the agenda. She feels the standards are based on old studies and she has concerns regarding the air quality associated with incinerators. Wayne Ellis spoke to the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Mr. Ellis feels that zero waste is the direction to take and stated he would like Clarington to say “No” to hosting a incinerator. - 5 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Kathi Bracken spoke to the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project. Ms. Bracken feels that saying yes to an incinerator is a copout. Her concerns are importing of waste from other municipalities, traffic congestion, smog, dangerous emissions, and food chain toxicants. Ms. Bracken is worried because Clarington already has two nuclear plants and a cement factory; she does not want an incinerator as well. Louis Bertrand addressed the Committee regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste. Mr. Bertrand moved to Bowmanville 15 years ago and was proud because Clarington showed leadership in waste reduction by the way of green boxes, blue boxes and computer recycling. He believes that an incinerator will have the opposite effect on people and they will not recycle as much as they are now. Mr. Bertrand would like to see both the Municipal Council and the Regional Council reject the incinerator and make the Provincial Government accountable for waste reduction by creating an active law on consumer and industrial packaging and waste removal. Councillor Novak chaired this portion of the meeting. PUBLIC MEETING (a) Subject : Application to Amend Zoning By-Law 84-63 Applicant : Hybridyne Power system Canada Report PSD-089-07 : Janaka Wijesundara, Senior Planner, Planning Services Department provided a verbal report supported by a PowerPoint presentation pertaining to Report PSD-089-07. Karen Buck spoke in opposition to the application contained in Report PSD-089-07. Ms. Buck does not like the idea of the land being stripped. She is in favour of the idea of solar panel energy but would like to see them put on flat roof tops, or on windows which would serve dual purpose by providing shade, or as roofs over parking lots. Paul-André Larose spoke in opposition to the application contained in Report PSD-089-07. He feels it is a noble initiative but does not want to see good farm land be taken out of production. Mr. Larose feels there are other areas that could be used for the solar panel farm. He feels that wind farms should be looked at as well. Jim Bargent spoke in opposition to the application contained in Report PSD-089-07. Mr. Bargent lives on Brownsville Road and he has no issues with what the land is going to be used for but he does have concerns over the boundary and buffer zone. Mr. Bargent would like to see the buffer zone increased and better protected, perhaps by use of a fence. - 6 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Dan Boudreau spoke in opposition to the application contained in Report PSD-089-07. Mr. Boudreau has concerns regarding the buffer zone and what will be used as buffers. He stated that he does not want trees planted on the property line nor a fence, he would however like to see trees planted farther onto the property so he does not have to look out onto a solar panel farm. David Whalmsley, consultant for Hybridyne appeared before the Committee and stated that the solar farm is not permanent and that the land could be used again as farm land because it was not going to be stripped. Mr. Whalmsley advised the Committee that the property will have a security fence erected around the panels and the whole site will be maintained. There will be a 10 meter buffer zone with trees. He informed the Committee that the lease agreement is for twenty years with the option to extend. There will be no storing of energy on the property and there are no dangerous chemicals that will be used on the property. PLANNING SERVICES DEPARTMENT SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY APPLICANT: HYBRIDYNE POWER SYSTEM CANADA Resolution #GPA-476-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-089-07 be received; THAT, provided there are no major issues raised at the Public Meeting, the application for Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2007-0035) submitted by Hybridyne Power System Canada to change the zoning category of 10.5 acres land from “Agricultural (A) Zone” to “Agricultural Exception Zone A 80” to allow the proposed solar energy generation facility be approved and that the By-law contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-089-07 be passed; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-089-07 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED - 7 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 MONITORING OF THE DECISIONS OF THE COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE MEETINGS OF JUNE 21 AND JULY 5, 2007 Resolution #GPA-477-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report PSD-090-07 be received; THAT Council concurs with the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment made on June 21 and July 5, 2007 for applications A2007-0027, A2007-0029, A2007-0031, A2007-0032, A2007-0033, and A2007-0035 through A2007-0037 inclusive and that Staff be authorized to appear before the Ontario Municipal Board to defend the decisions of the Committee of Adjustment; and THAT Council supports the appeal by the Regional Municipality of Durham to the Ontario Municipal Board with respect to the decision of the Committee of Adjustment on application A2007-0028 and authorizes staff to attend the hearing. CARRIED REZONING TO REDEFINE THE FRONT YARD OF SIX (6) TOWNHOUSE UNITS APPLICANT: PRESTONVALE HEIGHTS LIMITED Resolution #GPA-478-07 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report PSD-091-07 be received; THAT the Rezoning Application submitted by Prestonvale Heights Limited be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-091-07 be passed by Council; THAT a copy of Report PSD-091-07, and the amending By-law attached thereto be forwarded to the Durham Regional Planning Department; and THAT the Region of Durham, the applicant, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, all interested parties listed in Report PSD-091-07 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision and forwarded a Notice of Adoption. CARRIED - 8 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 REZONING AND PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION TO PERMIT THE DEVELOPMENT OF 48 RESIDENTIAL UNITS APPLICANT: BLACK CREEK DEVELOPMENTS LTD. Resolution #GPA-479-07 Moved by Mayor Abernethy, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report PSD-092-07 be received; THAT the application for Draft Approval of the proposed Plan of Subdivision submitted by Black Creek Developments Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-092-07, subject to the conditions of Draft Approval, contained in Attachment 4 to Report PSD-092-07; THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, submitted by Black Creek Developments Ltd. be approved as contained in per Attachment 5 to Report PSD-092-07; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized by By-law to enter into an agreement with the Owners and the By-law be forwarded to Council at such time as the Owners are prepared to proceed with this development; THAT a By-law to remove the “Holding (H)” Symbol be forwarded to Council at such time as the Owners have entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality; THAT a copy of Report PSD-092-07 and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham Planning Department and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-092-07 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED Councillor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT ON BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY FOR JUNE 2007 Resolution #GPA-480-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report EGD-048-07 be received for information. CARRIED - 9 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 AGREEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SPRINGFIELD MEADOWS III – 708545 ONTARIO LIMITED (GERANIUM HOMES) Resolution #GPA-481-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report EGD-049-07 be received; THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, the Agreement of Understanding with 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes) for the fill and grading works and the erosion and sedimentation control works on the east side of Prestonvale Road in Springfield Meadows (18T-95028); THAT the by-law attached to Report EGD-049-07 to confirm its decision to enter into the Agreement of Understanding with 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes) be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT 708545 Ontario Limited (Geranium Homes) be notified of Council’s decision and that the Agreement of Understanding be forwarded to them for execution once it has been drafted to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services and the Municipality’s Solicitor. CARRIED OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. EMERGENCY AND FIRE SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. - 10 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 CLERK’S DEPARTMENT APPOINTMENT OF PRIVATE PROPERTY PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS Resolution #GPA-482-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report CLD-027-07 be received; THAT the by-laws attached to Report CLD-027-07 to appoint Parking Enforcement Officers for private property be forwarded to Council for approval; and THAT P.R.O. Security and Investigation Agency Inc. and Group 4 Securicor be advised of Council’s actions. CARRIED QUARTERLY PARKING REPORT Resolution #GPA-483-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-028-07 be received; and THAT a copy of Report CLD-028-07 be forwarded to the Bowmanville Business Centre for their information. CARRIED APPROVAL OF TILE DRAINAGE LOAN APPLICATION – DAVID HANNAH Resolution #GPA-484-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Mayor Abernethy THAT Report CLD-029-07 be received; THAT the Tile Drainage Loan Application submitted by David Hannah in the amount of $6,400 be approved; THAT the by-law attached to Report CLD-029-07 be approved and forwarded, together with all necessary supporting documents, to the Regional Municipality of Durham for processing; and THAT David Hannah be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED - 11 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Mayor Abernethy chaired this portion of the meeting. CORPORATE SERVICES DEPARTMENT CL2007-32, ONE (1) NATURAL GAS POWERED ICE RESURFACER Resolution #GPA-485-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Report COD-042-07 be received; THAT Resurfice Corp., Elmira, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $72,771.91 (excluding G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2007-32, be awarded the contract to supply One (1) Natural Gas Powered Ice Resurfacer, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Community Services Department; and THAT the total funds required be drawn from the 2007 Community Services Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex Capital Account #110-42-421-84214-7401 . CARRIED CL2007-5, SALE OF ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS RINK BOARD SIGNS & LED DISPLAY BOARDS Councillor Hooper stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report COD-043-07, and refrained from discussion and voting on the subject matter. Councillor Hooper indicated that he is a client of the firm that is the subject of the report. Resolution #GPA-486-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report COD-043-07 be received; THAT Futuresign Multimedia Displays, Inc., Markham, Ontario with a total submission of $82,800.00 (excluding GST) being the highest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Tender CL2007-5, be awarded the contract to provide the marketing, sale of space and the production of Rink Boards at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, Darlington Sports Arena and South Courtice Arena, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Community Services Department; - 12 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-043-07 marked Schedule “A” authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved; and THAT the total funds received be credited to the Community Services Advertising Fees Revenue Account #100-42-130-00000-6491. CARRIED CO-OPERATIVE TENDER T-282-2007 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WINTER SAND Resolution #GPA-487-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report COD-044-07 be received; THAT C.D.R. Young’s Aggregates Inc., Pontypool with a unit price of $6.25 per tonne for Orono Yard, $6.60 per tonne for Hampton Yard and $6.70 per tonne for Depot #42 for the first year of the agreement and meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of the Co-operative Tender T-282-2007 be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of winter sand to the Municipality of Clarington for a one-year term; THAT, pending satisfactory service and pricing, the contract be renewed for a second and third one-year term; and THAT the funds required be drawn from the Department of Operations various current operating accounts. CARRIED TENDER CL2007-33 ROOFTOP HVAC REPLACEMENT AT GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION COMPLEX Resolution #GPA-488-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Report COD-045-07 be received; THAT Canadian Tech Air Systems, Scarborough, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $75,400.00 (plus G.S.T.), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of Tender CL2007-33, be awarded the contract for the Replacement of Rooftop HVAC Equipment at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex as required by the Community Services Department; - 13 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 THAT the total funds required in the amount of $80,900.00 (plus GST) which includes $75,400.00 for equipment and $5,500.00 for consulting fees be drawn as follows: a. $50,000.00 from 2006 Capital Budget Account # 110-42-421-84231-7401; b. with the remaining funds in the amount of $30,900.00 being transferred from the 2007 Capital Budget Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex project #110-42-421-84214-7401; THAT the By-law attached to Report COD-045-07 marked Schedule “A” authorizing the Mayor and the Clerk to execute the necessary agreement be approved. CARRIED FINANCE DEPARTMENT CASH ACTIVITY – SECOND QUARTER OF 2007 Resolution #GPA-489-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak THAT Report FND-015-07 be received; THAT in accordance with provision of Chapter 25, Section 268 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, the Treasurer reports the cash position of the Municipality of Clarington for the second quarter of the year 2007, as shown on the schedule attached to Report FND-015-07; and THAT part “A” of the expenditures for the second quarter of the year be confirmed. CARRIED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE There were no reports to be considered under this section of the Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-490-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Libby Racansky and the Ontario Stewardship Rangers be thanked for all the Community work that they have done with the clean up of the evasive species within the Black-Farewell watershed. CARRIED - 14 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Resolution #GPA-491-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Jesse Parsons be received with thanks; and THAT a Road Occupancy Permit be issued for the Camfest Event. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-492-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Bill Stockwell regarding the Waterfront Trail be referred to staff; and THAT Bill Stockwell be advised of Council’s discussion. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-493-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Karin Dieter regarding the “Boonie Fest” event be received; THAT the request to waive the 30 day requirement for issuance of a Special Event permit prior to the event be approved provided all other conditions of the by-law are met; and THAT Karin Dieter be advised of Council’s decision. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-494-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the delegation of Linda Gasser regarding the Highway 407 project be received. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-495-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of Suzanne McCrimmon be received with thanks. CARRIED - 15 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Resolution #GPA-496-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT all delegations regarding the Durham/York Residual Waste project be received with thanks. CARRIED Resolution #GPA-497-07 Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT presentation of Doug Allingham and Dan Remollino regarding the 407 EA be received with thanks and referred to the Director of Planning Services. CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS Resolution #GPA-498-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim WHEREAS Council on November 28, 2005 approved the repayment of the interest-free loan to the Clarington Farmers’ Market through the Clarington Board of Trade at $2,500 at the end of the market season in 2006 and $2,500 at the end of the market season in 2007; WHEREAS the Farmers’ Market repaid the 2006 installment as per the repayment plan; WHEREAS the Farmers’ Market has the opportunity to obtain provincial funding for marketing provided that matching funds are provided by the organization; WHEREAS to leverage this opportunity, the Farmers’ Market would need to use funds that would have been utilized for the 2007 installment; AND WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington’s Corporate Strategic Business Plan recently adopted by Council includes on page 9 under Economic Development, Objective 5 – to support agricultural initiatives, the specific action of supporting current and future agricultural initiatives and projects such as the Farmers’ Market; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the repayment of $2,500 at the end of the 2007 market season be deferred to the end of the 2008 market season. CARRIED - 16 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Minutes July 30 2007 Resolution #GPA-499-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Hooper WHEREAS with the growing conflicts around the world and Canada's deployment of military personnel into these hotspots to quell the unrest and bring peace and stability to these regions, there are inherent risks to life and body; AND WHEREAS it is not our mandate at the municipal level to question the wisdom of our country's involvement in global areas of conflict; AND WHEREAS it has become acceptable to show support for our troops whether by wearing a yellow ribbon on our garments, tying a yellow ribbon around a tree or placing a magnetic or decal yellow ribbon on vehicles; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that magnetic or decal yellow ribbons showing support for our troops be allowed to be placed on all municipally-owned vehicles. CARRIED ADJOURNMENT Resolution #GPA-500-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:05 p.m. CARRIED , y MAYO ~ , / ~ ."1 ~ /. ./---.._./. .....i /,- ,/ I \- /.1 i _,' 1//1 /C' '-X./' ~ICIPAL C~ERK - 17 -