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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/2007 Council Meeting Minutes NOVEMBER 12, 2007 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on November 12, 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 G. Robinson Councillor C. Trim Councillor W. Woo Absent: Councillor M. Novak (vacation) Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu Deputy Fire Chief, M. Berney Director of Engineering, T. Cannella Director of Planning Services, D. Crome Solicitor, D. Hefferon Director of Operations, F. Horvath Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano Recreation Services Manager, S. Meredith Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST Councillor Foster indicated that he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Item 6 of Report #1 and By-law 2007-212. Mayor Abernethy indicated he would be stating a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3. Later in the meeting Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegations of Mark Hendrikx and James Horn and Report #2. Council Meeting Minutes - 2 - November 12, 2007 MINUTES Resolution #C-577-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the minutes of a special meeting of Council held on October 29, 2007 and minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on October 29, 2007, be approved. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-578-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to allow for introduction of a motion to alter the agenda to add Kristin McCrea to the list of presentations. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-579-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Kristin McCrea be added to the list of presentations. “CARRIED” PRESENTATIONS Leah Myers, President, Durham College, addressed Council to provide an update on Durham College past, present and future. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Myers provided a history of Durham College from its inception in 1967 to present day, highlighted their Strategic Plan (2007-2012) – “Success Matters” and illustrated the College’s commitment to the community. Ms. Myers provided Members of Council with copies of the Strategic Plan and the College’s Annual Report 2006-07. She highlighted the tremendous growth the college has experienced through program expansion and physical infrastructure from the original enrollment of 205 students to the present enrollment of over 7,500 full-time post- secondary students and registered apprentices in over 100 programs. Ms. Myers stated the Strategic Plan, approved by the Board of Governors in January, 2007, has far reaching goals in three key areas – Students, People and Business and forms the basis for their budget. Ms. Myers reviewed the interconnection between each goal noting the plan is a living document subject to regular reviews and evaluations. Ms. Myers advised the college graduates 2000 students each year, the majority of who live and work in Durham Region, and that each program has an advisory committee to ensure they are meeting industry standards. Ms. Myers extended an invitation to Council and any interested members of the community to visit the campus during this year of celebration or at any time to explore what Durham College has to offer. Council Meeting Minutes - 3 - November 12, 2007 Mayor Abernethy, on behalf of Council, congratulated Ms. Myers on Durham th College’s 40 Anniversary. In response to questions regarding expansion, Ms. Myers confirmed that the College has additional land available at both the Oshawa and Whitby campuses for future expansion. She noted however, that a physical presence in Clarington is not proposed at the present time. In response to further questions, Ms. Myers indicated that 90% of Durham graduates find full-time employment within six months of graduation. Mayor Abernethy provided an introduction to the presentation of Kristin McCrea highlighting Ms. McCrea’s success as a runner-up from over 32,000 entries in the British Natural History Museum, British Broadcasting Corporation and Shell Oil - Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition. Ms. McCrea’s winning photograph “Frozen Frenzy” was taken at the municipal beach at Bond Head in Clarington. Kristin McCrea addressed Council stating photographers from 78 countries entered the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition with many of the photographers traveling great distances to capture their images with much of the subject matter exotic. Ms. McCrea stated in order to have a photograph of something as simple as seagulls chosen from over 32,000 entries demanded capturing an image that showed something ordinary in a way the judges had not seen before. Ms. McCrea projected images of her photograph and of the British Natural History Museum in London, England and described her overwhelming reaction to the exhibit and prestigious award presentation. Ms. McCrea stated over 1 million people have viewed the exhibit, which tours 55 countries world-wide and noted the exhibit is also available for viewing on-line. Mayor Abernethy presented Ms. McCrea with a Certificate in recognition of her award-winning photo. DELEGATIONS Thorsten Kosek was called but was not present. Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Mark Hendrikx as Mr. Hendrikx was his Financial Officer for the 2006 Municipal Elections, the delegation of James Horn and Report #2 as they relate to the 2006 Municipal Elections. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on these matters. Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 4 - November 12, 2007 Mark Hendrikx addressed Council concerning Report #2 - Compliance Audit - John Mutton. Mr. Hendrikx advised he had been asked to comment on the audit report of Horn Almand, Chartered Accountants, by the original four signatories of the audit complaint. Mr. Hendrikx highlighted his credentials as both a Chartered Accountant and a Public Auditor in support of his competency to speak on the matter and noted his examination of the documents involved conversations with the complainants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a review of the auditors published results, the Candidate’s Handbook, the Municipal Election Act, the candidate’s filings and case law. Mr. Hendrikx reviewed in detail a number of audit deficiencies and concluded that he has sufficient evidence to determine that the audit does not appear to be properly performed, that the contravention list appears to be missing and/or incomplete and there were numerous issues undetected. James Horn, Horn Almand Chartered Accountants, addressed Council concerning Report #2 - Compliance Audit - John Mutton. Mr. Horn stated his firm has completed the audit and concludes there is no significant contravention relating to Mr. Mutton’s 2006 campaign filing. Mr. Horn indicated that he was available to respond to questions, if any. There were no questions to Mr. Horn. Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair. Libby Racansky addressed Council concerning a link between clean air, water, soil and loss of wildlife habitat. Ms. Racansky expressed concern that the Black-Farewell watershed is vanishing because of climate change and she feels that Council is not taking the matter seriously as the lives of many farmers and communities are in jeopardy because of lack of water. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Ms. Racansky showed species that are or were resident in the watershed and the effect development is having on their habitat, and the threat to human habitat due to the link between cleanliness and quality of air, water and soil. Louis Bertrand addressed Council concerning Energy-From-Waste. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation, Mr. Bertrand provided an overview of the GESDI Report, September 2007, a report prepared by a group of scientific experts regarding the dangers of incineration, which calls for an immediate moratorium on waste incineration and deals with all subject matter including comprehensive environmental, health, and socio-economic impacts of incineration and also addresses legal and public policy. The GESDI Report cites the InVS, L’Institut de veille sanitaire, Report released in France in November 2006, linking incidence of cancers near household waste incineration plants to levels of exposure. Mr. Bertrand reviewed preliminary results of the InVS Dioxin Study and European Union Parliament resolution to overhaul waste policy. In summary, Mr. Bertrand stated European doctors and public officials are not satisfied with the current situation and requested that Council declare Clarington an unwilling host for this facility as he feels the Region has not been forthright with the issue and that the European model is not the way to go. Council Meeting Minutes - 5 - November 12, 2007 In response to questions, Mr. Bertrand stated the GESDI is not a government agency but a coalition of doctors, engineers, and scientists who presented information to the French Government. Mr. Bertrand confirmed that approximately 1000 took part in the dioxin study during the 1970’s and that the study linking cancer was done on medical records from 1990 to the end of 1999, taking into account there is a time lag between exposure and cancer. COMMUNICATIONS Resolution #C-580-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the communications to be received for information, including Hand-out Item I - 20, be approved, with the exception of Correspondence Items 1 - 2, 1 - 4 and I - 20. “CARRIED” I – 1 Minutes of the Orono Arena and Community Centre Board dated A01.OR October 9, 2007. I – 3 Minutes of the Newcastle Community Hall Board dated A01.NE September 18, 2007. I – 5 Kristin McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding a Metroland newspaper E07.EN article in which Members of the Town of Ajax’s Council raise a number of concerns regarding Energy-From-Waste and stating the Town of Ajax is not supporting an energy-from-waste facility proposed for Clarington until important questions are answered. I – 6 Martin de Rond, Director of Legislative & Information Services/Town E07.EN Clerk, Town of Ajax, advising Council that on October 22, 2007, the Town of Ajax passed the following resolution pertaining to the Durham-York Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment: “1. THAT the Town of Ajax Report entitled “Comments on the Durham-York Residual Waste Study Environmental Assessment” dated October 18, 2007 be endorsed and forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipality of Clarington as the Town’s response to the Region of Durham’s request for comments; 2. THAT the Region of Durham develop a strategy to deal with industrial, commercial and institutional waste in conjunction with the Durham-York Residual Waste Study; Council Meeting Minutes - 6 - November 12, 2007 3. THAT the Environmental Assessment process specify and evaluate burning and emissions technology; and 4. THAT the Environmental Assessment process evaluate/consider cumulative effects of this facility together with those currently operating along the Lake Ontario waterfront, as well as proposed new facilities such as the Darlington Nuclear Station expansion. 5. THAT the environmental assessment process address the quantity, composition and disposal of the bottom ash/char produced by the thermal treatment facility. 6. THAT the Region of Durham re-affirm that the incinerator will only receive residential residual waste that is generated within the Regions of Durham and York.” I – 7 Mary Tillcock, Run Day Organizer, The Terry Fox Run for Cancer th F11.GE Research, advising the 27 Anniversary of Terry’s Marathon of Hope in Clarington raised over $75,000 for cancer research through the efforts of participants and thanking the Municipality of Clarington Council and staff for support given to ‘Run Day’ making it a successful, safe and enjoyable day for everyone. I – 8 Louise Levert, Commission Operations Officer, Canadian Nuclear P09.GE Safety Commission forwarding the Record of Proceedings issued on October 24, 2007, regarding the application for an operating licence for Ontario Power Generation Inc.’s Darlington Waste Management Facility. I – 9 Betty Robinson advising she is vehemently opposed to a proposed E07.GE incinerator to be located in Durham or anywhere on the planet. I – 10 Ian D. Macnab, Chief Administrative Officer, Kawartha Conservation, A01.KA forwarding correspondence from Peter Frood, Superintendent, Trent- Severn Waterway responding to an inquiry regarding the removal of logs from the dam on the Scugog River at Lindsay and advising the low lake levels on Lake Scugog this year were precipitated by a communications breakdown between sector and lock staff and confirming that additional controls and operating procedures will be put into place to ensure that a recurrence of the situation does not occur in the future. Council Meeting Minutes - 7 - November 12, 2007 I – 11 Suzanne Tigwell, Executive Director, Resources for Exceptional th A01.GE Children – Durham Region, advising 2007 marks the 20 M07.GE Anniversary supporting children and youth with special needs; forwarding a copy of their 2006/07 Annual Report; identifying past year highlights and future projections; and, expressing appreciation to their community partners, who work collaboratively with the agency on behalf of the families they serve. I – 12 Kathy Stranks, Manager, Chair and CAO’s Office, Toronto and A01.GE Region Source Protection Authority (TRSPA) advising Council that L11.GE on October 26, 2007, the Toronto and Region Source Protection Authority passed the following resolution pertaining to membership on the CTC Source Protection Committee: “THAT the candidates, as set out in Attachment 2, be appointed as members of the CTC Source Protection Committee (SPC) pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006, as recommended by the CTC Selection Committee (Attachment 2, confidential, to follow on Wednesday, October 24); THAT the roster as set out in Attachment 3, for the Source Protection Authority liaison position on the CTC Source Protection Committee be approved (Attachment 3 to follow on Wednesday, October 24).” Attached to the correspondence was a list of candidates approved by the TRSPA. John Presta, Director, Environmental Services, Region of Durham is the Member representing the Region of Durham and the eight area municipalities. I – 13 John O’Toole, MPP, Durham advising he has received a response F11.GE from Geoff Quirt, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Seniors’ Secretariat, concerning his inquiry regarding the eligibility of funding for The Clarington Older Adult Association/Clarington Beech Centre noting the Clarington Older Adult Centre may be considered for funding as a new centre under the Province’s $3 million funding plan to enhance and expand Elderly Persons Centres (EPCs) in Ontario. I – 14 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, C10.GE advising Council that on October 31, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2007 Farm Tour: “a) THAT Report #2007-P-80 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and Council Meeting Minutes - 8 - November 12, 2007 b) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-80 be forwarded to the area municipalities, the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture, the GTA Agricultural Action Committee, and the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee.” I – 15 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, C10.GE advising Council that on October 31, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the quarterly report on planning activities: “a) THAT Report #2007-P-81 of the Commissioner of Planning be received for information; and b) THAT a copy of Report #2007-P-81 be forwarded to the area municipalities, Durham Regional Police Services, and the Durham Emergency Medical Services for information.” I – 16 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham, C10.GE advising Council that on October 31, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to the Regional Appeal of a Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment Decision on Minor Variance Application #A2007-0028 (Eugene E. Van DeWalker, Newcastle Trailer Park): “a) THAT the Commissioner of Planning’s appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of the Municipality of Clarington Committee of Adjustment’s decision on minor variance application A2007-0028 (Eugene E. Van DeWalker, Newcastle Trailer Park), be withdrawn following confirmation from the Health Department that a building permit application to permit a septic system has been approved; b) THAT the Regional Solicitor be directed to contact the Ontario Municipal Board immediately to request that the Regional appeal be held in abeyance; and c) THAT a copy of Report # 2007-P-77 of the Commissioner of Planning be sent to the Municipality of Clarington for information.” Council Meeting Minutes - 9 - November 12, 2007 I – 17 C. R. Curtis, Commissioner of Works, Regional Municipality of E07.EN Durham responding to Council’s resolution requesting the Region to clarify the advantages of the Municipality being a willing host for an EFW facility and advising the advantages to Clarington acting as a “willing host” are being actively negotiated at the staff level, noting the difficulty in producing a definitive list at this point in time; however, all negotiated arrangements will be tentative until approved by Regional Council, Clarington Council and York Regional Council. I – 18 Linda J. Keen, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission advising of A01.GE changes to the organization structure of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) by creating two new branches to replace the Operations Branch – the Regulatory Operations Branch and the Technical Support Branch. The new branches will work together closely to ensure that there is overall consistency and coordination of the regulatory oversight of Canadian licensees. I – 19 Emma Docherty, Transportation & Environmental Planner, Totten T05.HY Sims Hubicki forwarding a copy of correspondence sent to all property owners affected by the technically recommended route for the 407 East Environmental Assessment (EA) Study including information on the advance purchase procedure and providing contact information should they have questions or require further information. A copy of the technically recommended route can be viewed on the project website at www.407eastea.com. I – 2 Minutes of Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee A01.CL dated October 2, 2007. Resolution #C-581-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the minutes of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory Committee dated October 2, 2007 be received for information. “CARRIED” I – 4 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 16, A01.CL 2007. Council Meeting Minutes - 10 - November 12, 2007 Resolution #C-582-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated October 16, 2007 be received for information. “CARRIED” I - 20 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) News Release advising OPG has purchased 61 acres of land in Clarington in the area of the proposed Clarington Energy Park. Glenn Temple, OPG’s Vice President, Real Estate Division is quoted as saying “the site is an appropriate location for possible future needs that OPG may have for office facilities, in support of the nuclear generation program in Clarington”. Further information can be obtained by calling Ontario Power Generation – Media Relations at 1-877-592-4008. Resolution #C-583-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT Correspondence Item I – 20 be received for information. “CARRIED” CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION Resolution #C-584-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Items D - 1 and D - 2 be approved as per the agenda. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 11 - November 12, 2007 D - 1 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska A01.GA Conservation, forwarding their 2008 Preliminary Budget requesting Council’s consideration of the 2008 general levy of $323,865.13 set for Clarington, based on the guidelines prescribed by the Region of Durham; and advising comments on the preliminary budget are to be forwarded to the Authority prior to December 13, 2007. (Correspondence referred to the Director of Finance/Treasurer) D - 2 Cheri Smith, Manager, Resource Development, Community Living F11.GE Oshawa/Clarington - The Clarington Project, requesting a discount M02.GE for the facility rental fee for the Garnet B. Rickard Centre, for their Annual Gala in support of the agency’s activity centre and their services to people with intellectual disabilities to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008. (To advise of the Municipal Grant Policy) Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Correspondence Item D - 3 as it relates to the 2006 Municipal Elections. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. D - 3 John Mutton requesting that the Municipality of Clarington pay his invoice from Polak, McKay & Hawkshaw, Barristers & Solicitors in the amount of $397.50 for legal expenses he incurred resulting from the compliance audit of his election campaign. Resolution #C-585-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Correspondence Item D - 3 be received for information. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair. Council Meeting Minutes - 12 - November 12, 2007 MOTION NOTICE OF MOTION REPORTS Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report November 5 2007. Resolution #C-586-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of November 5, 2007, be approved, with the exception of Items #1(a), 6 and 17. “CARRIED” Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Item #6, as the applicant is a member of Councillor Foster wife’s congregation. Councillor Foster refrained from discussions and voting on this matter. Item #6 Resolution #C-587-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT Report PSD-127-07 be received; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham be advised that the Municipality of Clarington recommends that the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROPA 2007-0005) as submitted by Arnold Geisberger, to permit the creation of a new lot for an existing dwelling deemed surplus to the farm operation, be approved; THAT Amendment No. 58 to the Clarington Official Plan as submitted by Arnold Geisberger to permit the severance of a dwelling deemed surplus to the farm operation be adopted as indicated in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-127-07 and that the necessary by-law contained in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-127-07 be passed; and further that the amendment be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval; THAT the Regional Municipality of Durham Planning Department be sent a copy of Report PSD-127-07; and Council Meeting Minutes - 13 - November 12, 2007 THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-127-07 and any delegation be advised of Council's decision. “CARRIED” Item # 1(a) Resolution #C-588-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Item 1(a) be referred to be considered in conjunction with Item 17. “CARRIED” Item #17 Resolution #C-589-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Item 17 be lifted from the table. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-590-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for introduction of a reconsideration motion. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-591-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Resolution #C-458-07 introduced on September 10, 2007 be reconsidered. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 14 - November 12, 2007 Resolution #C-592-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Item 1(a) be amended to include the following: “The Host Community Impact Agreement include the establishment of a Community Liaison Committee including local physicians.” “CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING RECORDED VOTE” Council Member Yes No Declaration of Absent Pecuniary Interest Councillor Foster v Councillor Hooper v Councillor Novak v Councillor Robinson v Councillor Trim v Councillor Woo v Mayor Abernethy v Resolution #C-593-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT Item 1 (a) of Report #1 be adopted as amended. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to Report #2 as it relates to the 2006 Municipal Elections. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on this matter. Councillor Trim chaired this portion of the meeting. Council Meeting Minutes - 15 - November 12, 2007 Report #2 -Report CLD-038-07 – Compliance Audit – John Mutton Resolution #C-594-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT Report CLD-038-07 be received; and THAT staff be directed to recover the cost of the compliance audit of the election financial returns of John Mutton from the applicants. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy resumed the Chair. Report #3 - Report COD-057-07 – CL2007-39, One (1) 100 Ft. Aerial/Pumper Vehicle Resolution #C-595-07 Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT Report COD-057-07 be received; THAT Thibault and Associates, Drummondville, Quebec, with a total bid in the amount of $823,584.00 (plus GST), being the lowest responsible bidder meeting all terms, conditions of Tender CL2007-39 and providing acceptable specifications for an in stock unit versus a unit built to specifications, be awarded the contract to supply and deliver One (1) 2007 Model Pearce 100 Ft. Aerial/Pumper Vehicle, as required by the Municipality of Clarington, Emergency and Fire Services Department; and THAT funds in the amount of $823,584.00 be drawn from the 2007 Emergency Services Capital Budget Account #110-28-388-82803-7401. “CARRIED” UNFINISHED BUSINESS Resolution #C-596-07 Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper THAT the presentation of Leah Myers, President, Durham College, be received with thanks. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 16 - November 12, 2007 Resolution #C-597-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the presentation of Kristin McCrea be received with thanks. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-598-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim THAT the delegation of Libby Racansky be received with thanks. “CARRIED” Resolution #C-599-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the delegation of Louis Bertrand be received with thanks. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of Mark Hendrikx as Mr. Hendrikx was his Financial Officer for the 2006 Municipal Elections and with the delegation of James Horn as it relates to the 2006 Municipal Elections. Mayor Abernethy vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on these matters. Councillor Trim chaired the remainder of the meeting. Resolution #C-600-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the delegation of Mark Hendrikx be received; THAT Mark Hendrikx be advised of Council’s decision regarding the Compliance Audit of John Mutton. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 17 - November 12, 2007 Resolution #C-601-07 Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo THAT the delegation of James Horn be received; THAT James Horn be advised of Council’s decision regarding the Compliance Audit of John Mutton. “CARRIED” OTHER BUSINESS Councillor Foster announced that the Courtice Rotary Club have donated $4,500 to the new Cancer Centre. Councillor Foster advised of the success of the Courtice Lions Club’s “Newfy Night” and also advised the Courtice Lions Club will be spearheading a drive to update the Millennium Trail with a commitment of $20,000 in value for a bridge and will be submitting an application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for a grant. Councillor Foster also congratulated the Courtice Business Association for raising funds and installing banners in Courtice. Councillor Foster also expressed thanks to Dennis Hefferon, who was called to the Bar approximately 50 years ago, for providing legal services to the municipality for over 18 years. Councillor Hooper stated a number of residents are interested in supporting the Canadian Pacific Railway’s Holiday Train event and questioned whether there was an th opportunity for Clarington to get involved as a kick-off to Bowmanville’s 150 Anniversary Celebration next year. Resolution #C-602-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT the Rules of Order be suspended to all for the introduction of a motion concerning the Holiday Train. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - November 12, 2007 Resolution #C-603-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster THAT staff be authorized to partner with CP Rail to coordinate, promote and stage the Holiday Train event and to expend the necessary funds from the remaining 2007 Grant Program plus over expenditure of departmental operating budget. “CARRIED” Mayor Abernethy advised he attended a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Oshawa where Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave an update on the state of the economy. Mayor Abernethy advised the Minister of Finance categorically stated that there is a signed agreement between the Province and the Federal Government to complete Highway 407 by 2013. Councillor Woo advised yesterday’s Remembrance Day Ceremony was well attended and acknowledged the sacrifices of those men and women who went abroad, some of whom never came back. Councillor Woo expressed appreciation to all the Veterans and also extended thanks on behalf of the family of the late Trooper Darryl Caswell for honouring and paying tribute to their son. Councillor Hooper advised this Saturday, November 17, 2007, is the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade and extended an invitation for all to attend. Councillor Trim advised the 2007/08 Waste Management Calendar has been distributed. Councillor Trim highlighted the Waste Fair held at the Courtice Complex on Saturday, November 10, 2007, which was well attended and very educational. Councillor Trim advised of the official opening of the new material recovery facility in Whitby on December 13, 2007, a project the Region started approximately one year ago at a cost of $16 million. He noted funding of $15 million is being derived from federal gas tax revenues. Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - November 12, 2007 BY-LAWS Councillor Foster stated a pecuniary interest with respect to By-law 2007-212 as the applicant is a member of Councillor Foster wife’s congregation. Councillor Foster vacated his chair and refrained from discussion and voting on the by-laws. Resolution #C-604-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2007-212 to 2007-217, inclusive, and that the said by-laws be now read a first and second time. “CARRIED” 2007-212 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 58 to the Clarington Official Plan (Arnold Geisberger) 2007-213 Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-214 Being a By-law to assume certain streets within the Municipality of Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington 2007-215 Being a By-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officer for Private Property (Mark Beenen and Marilynn Hall) 2007-216 Being a By-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Mike Hyrnyk, Harry Hirschfeld, Todd Backus, Ben DeWaal and Jason Maas) 2007-217 Being a By-law to appoint individuals as Parking Enforcement Officers for Private Property (Jeffrey Colton, Vernon Sunday, Lorrie Thompson and Christopher Mitchell) Resolution #C-605-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-laws 2007-212 to 2007-217 inclusive, be approved. “CARRIED” Council Meeting Minutes - 20- November 12, 2007 Mayor Abernethy and Councillor Foster stated pecuniary interests earlier in the meeting and refrained from voting on the confirming by-law. CONFIRMING BY-LAW Resolution #C-606-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2007-218, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 1 ih day of November, 2007, and that the said by-law be now read a first and second time. "CARRIED" Resolution #C-607-07 Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Robinson THAT the third and final reading of By-law 2007-218 be approved. "CARRIED" ADJOURNMENT Resolution #C-608-07 Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Foster THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:07 p.m. "CARRIED" '\