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Council Meeting Minutes
JANUARY 14, 2008
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on January 14, 2008, 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
Director of Engineering, T. Cannella, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Manager of Communication & Marketing, J. Cooke, attended until 7:25 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Operations, F. Horvath, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Director of Corporate Services, M. Marano, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Clerk, C. Fleming, attended until 9:33 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Later in the meeting, Councillor Novak indicated a pecuniary interest with respect to
the delegation of Dave Renaud.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-001-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on December 10, 2007, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
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Resolution #C-002-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit additional delegates to be
added to the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-003-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegations of Kristin McKinnon-Rutherford and Wayne Ellis and the
Mayor’s State of Clarington Address be added to the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Roberta Youngs-Ransom, Vice-principal, Clarington Central Secondary School, and
Member, Clarington Community of Character Committee, addressed Council providing
a history of the Character Education Program initiated by the Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board in 2002. Through use of a PowerPoint presentation
Ms. Youngs-Ransom highlighted the character attributes of honest, integrity,
perseverance, respect, optimism, courage, fairness, initiative, responsibility and
empathy which cross all borders of society and provided a chronology of events
leading to the promotion of the Municipality of Clarington as a ‘Community of
Character’. Ms. Youngs-Ransom reviewed the Mission and Vision Statements of the
Clarington Community of Character and requested Council’s support in recognizing
what has already been accomplished by the Community of Character Committee and
in committing to working with Committee members to implement a plan of action to
make the Vision a reality in the municipality. Ms. Youngs-Ransom provided each
Member of Council with a promotional T-Shirt and copies of the Mission and Vision
Statements and introduced Brian Ransom and Ulrike E. Fliesser, Members of the
Committee.
In response to questions, Ms. Youngs-Ransom requested Council’s support in having
the character message communicated to the community through dialogue,
advertising, use of the logo, etc. and provided examples of how other municipalities
are getting the message across to their citizens.
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Mayor Abernethy introduced Lieutenant-Colonel John Conrad, highlighting his service
to Canada as Commanding Officer of the National Support Element in Kandahar,
Afghanistan from February 8 to August 15, 2006, and advising of Lieutenant-Colonel
Conrad’s receipt of the Meritorious Service Medal. Mayor Abernethy presented
Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad with a Certificate, on behalf of Council, in recognition of his
esteemed award.
Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad thanked Council for their thoughtfulness and accepted the
Certificate on behalf of all Clarington soldiers who have gone before and after him and
on behalf of those who have fallen in the line of duty.
David Clark, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services, Veridian Corporation,
addressed Council to present a cheque in the amount of $544,000 representing the
municipality’s 2007 shareholder dividend. Mr. Clark stated Veridian Corporation has
had another very successful year in 2007, with a 9% return on the Municipality’s
investment, a 93% customer service satisfaction level and a record 1.8 million hours
without a lost-time accident, accurately reflecting the Corporation’s financial, service,
and safety performance. Mr. Clark stated in 2008, shareholder dividends will be paid
on a quarterly basis.
Councillor Foster accepted the cheque from David Clark and presented it to
Mayor Abernethy.
DELEGATIONS
A representative of Halloway Holdings was called but was not present.
Resolution #C-004-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the Rules of Procedure be suspended to permit an additional delegate to be
added to the Agenda.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-005-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT Kristin Robinson be added to the list of delegations.
“CARRIED”
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Linda Gasser addressed Council regarding the Waste Environmental Assessment
Timelines, Joint Waste Management Group and Works Committee Updates
expressing concern with Council’s decision of December 10, 2007, which did not
include clauses to delay the final selection of a preferred site for the Energy-From-
Waste facility. Ms. Gasser stated the Regional Health & Social Services Committee,
at a meeting on January 10, 2008, passed a motion to defer adoption of the Project
Team’s recommended site and that today, the Strategic Initiatives Committee of
Oshawa City Council endorsed a resolution, in part, urging Clarington to indicate its
opposition to an incinerator being located in the municipality, and to declare that they
are not a “Willing Host” community. Ms. Gasser stated tonight, Council would have
another opportunity to make the right decision to protect the residents of Clarington
and the Region. She urged Council to adopt a motion to request the Region to ensure
that vendor/technology and site selection be addressed concurrently, as per the
Terms of Reference, that the facility size be finalized, and that the Project Team
consultants respond to concerns raised by the public and bring forward a plan setting
out how they would address site and technology selection consistent with the
Environmental Terms of Reference.
Kerry Meydam addressed Council concerning the Waste Environmental Assessment
Timelines, Joint Waste Management Group and Works Committee Updates.
Ms. Meydam urged Council to protect the physical and financial health of Clarington
residents by ensuring that questions concerning vendor and technology, facility size
and disposal of ash have been answered prior to taking the next step. Ms. Meydam
questioned the logic of continuing the process if no suitable, affordable technology is
available or proven safe. Ms. Meydam states there is flexibility in the application of
the Terms of Reference which would permit minor adjustments which would allow the
work to get done but would provide Council with the opportunity to receive important
information prior to making decisions, rather than after they have been made. She
urged Council to do the right thing and put Clarington first.
Councillor Novak stated a pecuniary interest with respect to the delegation of
Dave Renaud as she is an employee of GM Canada.
Dave Renaud, President, CAW Durham Regional Environmental Council, addressed
Council both as a concerned citizen and on behalf of the Durham Regional
Environmental Council. He provided information on the public forum hosted by the
CAW on the proposed Durham/York Energy-From-Waste facility advising the forum
was attended by over 300 citizens with Dr. Paul Connit, noted specialist in waste
management, Rod Muir, The Sierra Club and Claudia Marseilles, Town of Markham
Waste Management Manager, presenting information and responding to questions.
Mr. Renaud distributed a resolution of the Durham Region Labour Council opposing
the principle of waste incineration and correspondence from Buzz Hargrove, National
President, CAW, indicating that the CAW supports the use of the precautionary
principle when evaluating any new waste management processes and opposes the
principle of waste incineration. Mr. Renaud urged Council to request the site selection
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be deferred and to declare Clarington an “Unwilling Host” community. Mr. Renaud
invited Members of Council to contact him at dave.renaud@rogers.com for an
information kit that was distributed at the forum.
Wendy Bracken addressed Council concerning the Durham/York Residual Waste
Study – Host Community and Related Issues stating she feels last week’s vote to
endorse the Clarington 01 Site was wrong, unjust and not protective of human health.
Ms. Bracken advised many delegations and the Peer Review Team have exposed
severe flaws in the Step 7 Report. She stated in particular, there are major
differences between Clarington and the East Gwillimbury air shed and questioned the
logic of adding pollutants to the municipality’s already compromised thresholds. Ms.
Bracken urged Council to pass a resolution tonight to request the deferral of the site
selection before Regional Council deliberates the issue on January 23, 2008.
Ms. Bracken further advised that the Regional Health and Social Services Committee
has voted to re-think the process and that a Committee of Oshawa City Council has
adopted a motion urging Clarington to declare itself an “Unwilling Host” community.
Paul André Larose addressed Council concerning the proposed Energy-From-Waste
facility expressing concern that none of the “hard facts” of the project have been
determined - i.e. plant size and capacity, type of technology, nature and extent of
emission control equipment and location for the landfill of ash. Dr. Larose feels that it
is impossible to determine the true measure of the environmental impact of the
project, or its cost without those facts known. Dr. Larose questioned why other
municipalities have taken the lead in raising concerns with respect to the incinerator,
why the Region is so intent on getting the Clarington Site 01 accepted, and why better
alternatives to incineration are not being considered.
Kristen McKinnon-Rutherford was called but was not present.
Kristen Robinson addressed Council concerning the proposed Energy-From-Waste
facility advising of a motion passed by the Regional Health & Social Services
Committee recommending that the site selection be delayed pending information on
the preferred technology and vendor, the development of a business case, decisions
on where bottom ash will be landfilled and the composition and amount of waste. She
also advised of a recommendation of the City of Oshawa urging Clarington to declare
the Municipality an “Unwilling Host” community. Ms. Robinson feels that incineration
is an unacceptable option to deal with waste because of the cost to human health and
the environment and for financial reasons. She urged Council to adopt the
precautionary principle as there are more sustainable options.
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Wayne Ellis addressed Council to provide an update on recent events regarding the
Energy-From-Waste facility. Mr. Ellis advised he was the official delegate to the City
of Oshawa Strategic Initiatives Committee meeting this morning and advised of their
recommendation, in part, urging Clarington to declare the municipality an “Unwilling
Host” community. Mr. Ellis also advised in 2005 Statistics Canada figures indicated
there were 7.56 million kilograms of cancer-causing toxins emitted into the air, with
48% of the emissions coming from the Province of Ontario. Mr. Ellis questioned the
logic of adding to that burden. He stated the public is urging Council not to proceed
with this project and to join with other Councillors who will be requesting the site
selection be deferred.
In response to questions, Mr. Ellis stated the citizens of Durham Region are ready and
willing to increase their diversion rates and requested Council to provide the
opportunity for them to meet the challenge. In response to questions regarding zero
waste strategies, Mr. Ellis advised he would provide a list of communities that are
close to achieving zero waste as requested.
Resolution #C-006-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Council recess for five minutes.
“CARRIED”
The meeting reconvened at 8:28 p.m.
Mayor Abernethy presented the Annual “State of Clarington” Address, welcoming
members of the public in attendance and those watching the televised broadcast, and
members of the press to the first meeting of Clarington Council for 2008.
Mayor Abernethy expressed appreciation to those who have shown interest in helping
to shape the community and have taken the time to participate in the democratic
process, and to Members of Council and Municipal staff for rising to the challenges
and accomplishing many things during the past year.
Members of Council participated in the Annual “State of Clarington” Address by
providing a glance back to highlights and accomplishments of 2007. Councillor Novak
reviewed administrative highlights, Councillor Trim highlighted Community events,
Councillor Robinson overviewed growth initiatives, Councillor Woo listed new
businesses established and those soon to be opened, Councillor Hooper advised of
new capital equipment purchases and Councillor Foster highlighted recognition
ceremonies and events celebrated throughout the year.
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Mayor Abernethy turned his focus to 2008, advising of challenges facing the
municipality and work plan initiatives including the impact of the Canadian economy
and the Municipality’s 2008 budget process, managing municipal assets and the
impact of a potential infrastructure deficit, review of the Clarington Official Plan,
improving the Commercial/Industrial tax base revenues, protecting the farming
industry, updating and implementing a Long Term Residual Waste Strategy, and
completing the Environmental Assessment for the Energy-From-Waste facility which
may be sited in Clarington.
Mayor Abernethy summarized by thanking the many volunteers who play an important
role in providing the quality of life experienced in Clarington, and urging others to lend
their expertise and become involved in their community.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-007-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Highway 407 Community Advisory
Committee dated December 5, 2007.
I - 2 Minutes of the Durham Nuclear Health Committee dated
November 16, 2007.
I - 3 Minutes of the Clarington Museums and Archives Board dated
November 14, 2007.
I - 4 Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding comments concerning a
proposed Energy-From-Waste Facility including:
a) Updated Copy of Report entitled “Debunking the Myths of
Incineration” prepared and presented by Kristin Duare
McKinnon-Rutherford to Regional Council on November 21,
2007;
b) Copy of Report entitled “Incineration Today and Tomorrow –
Impact on the Health of Durham Region’s (and our Neighbours’)
Children prepared by Kristin Duare McKinnon-Rutherford and
presented by Maureen Dingman to Regional Council on
December 12, 2007 and updated information sent December 14,
2007;
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c) List of incinerator activities Ms. McKinnon-Rutherford has
engaged in subsequent to her presentation to Regional Council
in November 2007;
d) Copy of Premier Dalton McGuinty’s response to Ms. McKinnon-
Rutherford’s correspondence regarding incineration and waste
issues;
e) Copy of Jack Layton, MP (Toronto-Danforth), Leader, Canada’s
New Democrat’s response to Ms. McKinnon-Rutherford outlining
the party’s commitment in working towards a cleaner and
healthier environment;
f) Copy of correspondence to the Editor of Clarington This Week
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by Ms. McKinnon-Rutherford in response to a December 24
article entitled “Plastic Questions Persist over Recycling”; and
g) Information from Sweden’s Ministry of the Environment
regarding the introduction of a tax on the combustion of
household waste in order to encourage recycling.
I - 5 Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director, Waterfront Regeneration Trust,
forwarding the Trust’s annual Accomplishments publication,
describing the achievements of the partnership of the 41 waterfront
communities and conservation authorities, and identifying highlights
from the 2007 program to engage the public and to promote
communities along the Trail.
I - 6 Roberta and Robert Gibson writing to Pat Madill, Regional Clerk,
objecting to the Regional Residential Transit Development Charge as
they are senior residents living in a rural area who they feel will
receive no benefit from the transit development and feel they should
not be paying for a service unless it is available to rural residents on
the same basis as those living in the urban areas of Durham Region.
I - 7 Gail Empey, Clerk, Township of Cavan Monaghan, advising Council
that on November 5, 2007, the Township of Cavan Monaghan passed
the following resolution pertaining to the Ganaraska Forest Centre:
“That the Township of Cavan Monaghan donate $100,000 to the
Ganaraska Forest Centre with funding of $25,000 from residual in
2007 Community Funding Program and $15,000 from 2007 surplus
Casino Reserve, with the balance of $60,000 being distributed over
the next 3 succeeding years of the Community Funding Program
commencing in 2008.”
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I - 8 Jacqueline B. Muccio and family requesting to be removed from the
list of interested parties concerning the Durham/York Residual Waste
Environmental Assessment Study – Site Selection Process as she is
concerned with the lack of accuracy of information printed in the local
media and feels that the voices of the people will not be taken
seriously by Council and that the public’s fate rests with people with
monetary gain on the issue.
I - 9 John Newell advising of the dangers of backyard burn barrels and of
the plight of Julie Inwood, in her attempt to obtain help from local
authorities to have her neighbours stop the burning of toxic materials,
due to lack of environmental legislation specific to the issue and of the
failure of local authorities to recognize Criminal Code violations and
correctly apply appropriate sections of the Criminal Code to address
the situation.
I - 10 John Newell advising of the dangers of residential fireplaces similar to
the harmful effects of barrel burning and forwarding a copy of his
Petition to the Auditor General of Canada, Commissioner of the
Environment and Sustainable Development to end the practice of
barrel burning on a uniform national basis.
I - 11 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Member Communication
dated December 17, 2007, advising of the motion passed in the
House of Commons expressing support for permanent Federal Gas
Tax funding for municipalities for the purposes of enhancing local
community infrastructure; and, reminding municipalities that the
reporting requirements demonstrating how their investments are
furthering environmental sustainability will be critical to continuing
efforts to make the Gas Tax Funds permanent.
I - 12 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to
Premier Dalton McGuinty advising that on December 12, 2007, the
Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to
Project Black Ribbon for Mental Health:
“a) THAT the following resolution of the City of Oshawa regarding
support for Project Black Ribbon for Mental Health be endorsed:
‘WHEREAS Project Black Ribbon for Mental health’s black
ribbon signifies the complexity of issues that mental illness
imposes on people and society every day;
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WHEREAS the black ribbon signifies that mental health issues
know no boundary and mental health issues affect people of
every race, religion, religious creed, political opinion, colour or
ethnicity, national or social origin, gender, marital status, or
physical ability;
WHEREAS the black ribbon signifies the stigma often
associated with mental illness and the need to eradicate
ignorance regarding mental illness by raising public awareness
and advocating for public policies that are responsive to the
needs of people with mental health problems;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council support
Project Black Ribbon for Mental Health and request support from
neighbouring municipalities;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Council adopt the
Corporation of the Township of Nairn and Hyman Resolution to
support municipalities for distribution of ribbons on behalf of
Project Black Ribbon for Mental Health; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this motion be sent
to the attention of the following:
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, MP
701 Rossland Road East, Unit 204
Whitby, ON L1N 8Y9
Colin Carrie, MP
Lord Simcoe Place
57 Simcoe Street S., Suite 2B
Oshawa, ON L1H 4G4
Jerry Ouellette, MPP
170 Athol Street East
Oshawa, ON L1H 1K1
John O’Toole, MPP
75 King Street East
Bowmanville, ON L1C 1N4
The Corporation of the Township of Nairn and Hyman
Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0
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b) THAT the Corporation of the Township of Nairn and Hyman, the
City of Oshawa and Durham’s area municipalities and MPPs be
so advised.”
I - 13 Patrick R. Burke, Fire Marshal of Ontario, Ministry of Community
Safety and Correctional Services, responding to Council’s request
that the Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) cover the cost associated
with training and workshops on new fire safety legislation and
advising that while the enforcement of the Fire Code remains a
responsibility of each municipality, the OFM is offering a number of
training seminars on a cost-recovery basis designed to help members
of municipal fire services who conduct, or are responsible for, fire
safety inspections better understand the due diligence, liability and
legislative authority related to enforcement of the Ontario Fire Code.
I - 14 David Bond, CFS Director, The Salvation Army, expressing
appreciation to Council for supporting the Canadian Pacific Holiday
Train in collecting over 3,000 pounds of food and $2450 for the
Christmas Kettle which will help out less fortunate members of the
community.
I - 15 Phil Mannell, General Manager, Central Region, Enbridge Gas
Distribution, providing information on the “Winter Warmth Fund”, a
joint venture of the United Way and Enbridge Gas Distribution
designed to help low-income families and individuals who may be
struggling to pay their natural gas bill and forwarding posters and
brochures for information on referring constituents in need to the
agencies administering the fund.
I - 16 Louis Bertrand expressing disappointment that key recommendations
in the staff report on the Durham/York Residual Waste Environmental
Assessment Study - Site Selection Process, Municipal Comments On
Step 7 – Evaluation of Short-List of Sites and Identification of
Preferred Site were removed from the motion approved by Council on
December 10, 2007, and that no discussion took place on declaring
the municipality as an “Unwilling Host Community” to the proposed
Energy-From-Waste facility.
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I - 17 Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, advising of the consultation process
for the development and promotion of a Regional Transportation Plan
(RTP) for an effective transportation system across the metropolitan
region of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) being
undertaken by Metrolinx; forwarding the first of seven discussion
papers – “Towards Sustainable Transportation – Green Paper #1”
focusing on transportation trends and outlooks for the GTHA for
distribution to Council, staff or members of the public; and,
encouraging Members of Council and the public to participate in the
consultation process by visiting the Metrolinx web portal at
www.metrolinx.com
I - 18 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and the
Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
announcing that the 2008 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
(OMPF) will remain at $843 million ensuring that each municipality will
receive no less funding in 2008 than it received in its March 2007
Allocation Notice.
I - 19 Janice Kroft, Program Manager, COPE Mental Health Program,
Community Care Durham, expressing appreciation to Council for the
donation of Clarington pins for their Christmas gift bags and thanking
the Municipality for supporting the “Making Connections Clarington”
initiative providing opportunities for members to develop friendships
and social support.
I - 20 Deb Vice and Martin Feaver, Protect the Ridges Co-Chairs,
forwarding correspondence to the Ministry of the Environment (MOE)
expressing concern with the MOE and the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) proposed changes to the
regulatory framework for Non-Agricultural Source Material (NASM),
suggesting the onus of environmental responsibility should be on the
Ministry and the producer of the waste, not on the farmer, and
requesting responsible disposal of paper fibre biosolid material and
scientifically and environmentally sound policy to regulate such
disposal.
I - 21 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, advising Council that
on December 12, 2007, the Region of Durham passed the following
resolution pertaining to the 2008 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy:
“a) THAT a 2008 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be imposed on
the Area Municipalities for all property tax classes;
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b) THAT the amount due from each Area Municipality be equivalent
to 50% of their respective share of the Regional Property Taxes
collected in 2007;
c) THAT the 2008 Interim Regional property Tax Levy be paid by the
Area Municipalities seven days subsequent to the instalment due
dates established by each Area Municipality for the collection of
their respective interim municipal property taxes;
d) THAT the Regional Clerk be requested to advise the Area
Municipalities of the imposition of the 2008 Interim Regional
Property Tax Levy for all property tax classes; and
e) THAT the Regional Solicitor be requested to prepare the requisite
by-law(s).”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-008-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, including Hand-out
Item D - 15, with the exception of Items D - 5 to D - 15, inclusive.
“CARRIED”
D - 1 Nada Loughead, Heart Month Coordinator, Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario – Durham Region Chapter, advising every
February the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario celebrates
Heart Month by holding its Person-to-Person Fundraising Campaign
to support scientific research and requesting February 2008 be
proclaimed as “Heart Month” in Clarington.
(Proclaimed)
D - 2 Debbie Hunter, Office Administrator, MS Society, Durham Regional
Chapter, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, advising the 2008
Multiple Sclerosis Carnation Campaign will take place during Mother’s
Day Weekend and requesting approval for tag days to permit the MS
Society to sell carnations on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10,
2008, in support of on-going research and assistance for persons with
Multiple Sclerosis and their families.
(Permission granted to sell carnations
on May 9 and May 10, 2008)
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D - 3 Helen and Gordon Perry objecting to the applications to amend the
Clarington Official Plan and Zoning By-law submitted by 1276467
Ontario Limited (COPA 2007-0002 and ZBA 2007-0005) for
15 Darlington Boulevard as access to the proposed development and
a Stormwater Retention Pond will be located immediately adjacent to
their property; the addition of approximately 200 residential units and
the resulting vehicular traffic will be unbearable; the proposal will
seriously detract from their quality of life; and they feel property
values in the area will be reduced.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 4 Jim Watson, MPP, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
forwarding reporting requirements for the 2007 Municipal
Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) under Section 299 of
the Municipal Act; advising detailed definitions for each performance
measure will be released as part of the instructions for the 2007
Financial Information Return and that multi-year templates for use in
publicly reporting MPMP results can be accessed at
www.mah.gov.on.ca; requesting staff inform local Municipal Services
Office when results have been published; reminding Council that in
the 2009 reporting year municipalities will begin reporting tangible
capital assets as assets and amortization as an expense in the
Financial Information Return (FIR) providing an opportunity for MPMP
to introduce efficiency measures based on total expenses; and further
advising of the launch of the Municipal Information Data and Analysis
System enabling municipalities to compare results to other
municipalities and to analyze MPMP results.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Finance/Treasurer)
D - 5 George Van Dyk advising he has received an invoice in the amount of
$1,188.75 for costs incurred for the compliance audit of John Mutton,
expressing concern that the information received did not constitute a
duly performed audit under the requirements of the Municipal
Elections Act, was not presented in the standard reporting format, and
contained personal opinions of the auditor. Mr. Van Dyk suggests
that a proper audit be performed by a qualified professional.
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Resolution #C-009-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the request from George Van Dyk to have a further compliance audit
conducted on John Mutton’s election campaign expenses be denied; and
THAT George Van Dyk be advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
D - 6 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Region of Durham, writing to Prime
Minister Stephen Harper advising that on December 12, 2007, the
Region of Durham passed the following resolution pertaining to
Employment Insurance Eligibility and Links to Increased Poverty:
“WHEREAS Employment Insurance was historically implemented as
insurance against unemployment and, even though Employment
Insurance rates deducted from employees have continued to
increase, changes to eligibility criteria has substantially reduced the
percentage of workers who can access Employment Insurance when
they become unemployed; and
WHEREAS in 2006 less than 27% of unemployed people in Ontario
were eligible for Employment Insurance, compared to over 80% who
were eligible in 1989; and
WHEREAS eligibility has shifted away from poor families, resulting in
those with the lowest income being the most severely affected by the
changes in criteria; and
WHEREAS a recent study by economists Monica Townson and
Kevin Hayes has shown that two out of three working women who
pay into Employment Insurance don’t receive a single penny in
benefits if they lose their jobs, and only 4 in 10 employed men will
qualify for benefits if they become unemployed; and
WHEREAS a recent report from UNICEF reported one in six
Canadian children are living in poverty, a rate that is 20% higher
today than in 1989; and
WHEREAS under current rules the system penalized the unemployed
in Ontario given that in 2004, only 26% of unemployed Ontarians
were eligible for Employment Insurance, compared with 44% in
Quebec, 58% in Nova Scotia and 79% in Newfoundland; and
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WHEREAS there seems to be a correlation between decreased
eligibility for Employment Insurance and increased Ontario Works
caseloads; and
WHEREAS municipalities are responsible for 20% of the costs of
Ontario Works benefits and 50% of the administration costs; and
WHEREAS a significant recession will greatly increase the already
over burdened local property taxpayer to fund social assistance costs;
and
WHEREAS the media has reported the Federal government’s
Employment Insurance surplus is $51 billion;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Federal
Government revamp the criteria for Employment Insurance to ensure
Employment Insurance acts as it was designed to be which is an
insurance program to assist during periods of unemployment, and
that the Premier of Ontario be called upon to advocate on behalf of
Ontario and the municipalities of Ontario to ensure that Ontario
workers are eligible for benefits under the Employment Insurance
program; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT copies of this resolution be
forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, Premier of Ontario, all
opposition party leaders, AMO, OMSSA, all Ontario municipalities,
alpha and SHSC.”
Resolution #C-010-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the Region of Durham with respect to Employment
Insurance Eligibility and Links to Increased Poverty be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 7 Marion I. Koepke, CMO, City Clerk, City of Owen Sound advising
Council that the City of Owen Sound passed the following resolution
pertaining to the One Cent NOW! Campaign:
“WHEREAS a recent gathering on the steps of Parliament in support
of the One Cent NOW! Campaign took place as an expression of
support for transferring the equivalent of one cent of the GST to
municipalities across the nation, and
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WHEREAS in recent years the Federal and Provincial governments
have downloaded costs to municipalities and reduced funding in
areas of infrastructure to municipalities making the request for
COMRIF funding competitive, and
WHEREAS the Federal government, effective January 1, 2008 has
reduced the GST to 5%, and
WHEREAS it is felt by the One Cent NOW! Campaign that lost capital
that would have been gained from the GST could be regained and
distributed to municipalities for infrastructure projects and would
deliver about 5 billion dollars per year to municipalities from coast to
coast to coast,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT the Council
of The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound hereby supports the
One Cent NOW! Campaign, and further
THAT funding gained from the One Cent NOW! Campaign be
distributed to municipalities to support local infrastructure, and further
THAT this resolution be forwarded to Prime Minister Stephen Harper;
The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Federal Minister of Finance; the
Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transportation,
Infrastructure and Communities; Larry Miller, M.P., Bruce-Grey-Owen
Sound; and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, seeking their
support of the efforts of municipalities in gaining funding toward local
infrastructure, and further
THAT this resolution be copied to Premier Dalton McGuinty; the
Honourable Dwight Duncan, Provincial Minister of Finance; the
Honourable David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal;
the Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Bill Murdoch, M.P.P.,
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound; and Mayor David Miller, City of Toronto,
and further
THAT this resolution be copied to Stéphane Dion, Leader of the
Federal Opposition Party and John Tory, Leader of the Provincial
Opposition Party, and further
THAT this resolution be circulated to all municipalities in Ontario
through an AMO broadcast seeking support of municipalities to gain
funding for local infrastructure projects.”
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Resolution #C-011-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the City of Owen Sound with respect to the One Cent
NOW! Campaign be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 8 George S. Graham, AMCT, CMC, Clerk-Administrator, The
Corporation of the Township of Brock, advising Council that on
December 17, 2007, the Township of Brock passed the following
resolution pertaining to the proposed changes to the regulatory
framework for Non-Agricultural Source Material:
“WHEREAS the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and the Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) have proposed
changes to the regulatory framework for Non-Agricultural Source
Material (NASM), changes that could have major implications in the
Township of Brock.
AND WHEREAS non-agriculture source material (NASM) generally
includes materials like pulp and paper biosolids, sewage biosolids
and any other material that is not from an agricultural source that is
capable of being applied to agricultural land as a nutrient.
AND WHEREAS the Township of Brock has already taken a position
on paper fibre biosolids by requesting the Ministry of the Environment
(MOE) adhere to the findings of its own “Panel of Experts” to reinstate
a regulatory Certificate of Approval (C of A) on this non-agricultural
source material.
AND WHEREAS the Township of Brock has concerns regarding
some of the proposed changes to the regulatory framework for Non-
Agricultural Source Materials. Concerns such as:
1. the appropriateness of placing the approval of NASM
(including the potential for material with high heavy metal
content) under the Nutrient Management Act;
2. the possibility of fine and penalty reductions for violations as a
result of being under the Nutrient Management Act as opposed
to the Environmental Protection Act;
3. the lack of a mechanism for the public to provide comments or
suggest conditions on a proposal to apply NASM on farm land;
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4. the lack of provisions to advise local municipalities of where
proposals for the application of NASM have been made and by
whom;
5. the loss of many of the regulatory controls that would normally
be in place under a Certificate of Approval.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Township of Brock advise
the MOE and OMAFRA of our interest and concern for the proposed
changes to the regulatory framework for Non-Agricultural Source
Material and our wishes to be actively involved and consulted on
these and any other proposed amendments relating to the regulation
of NASM.
AND FURTHER that this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of
the Environment, Minster of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, local
MP and MPP, all Ontario municipalities and any other individuals or
associations as deemed appropriate.”
Resolution #C-012-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
WHEREAS the Ministries of the Environment and Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs have proposed a framework for the management of Non-Agricultural
Source Materials (NASM), which includes paper fibre biosolids, municipal
sewage biosolids and other wastes that are not produced on the farm, as set
out in the EBR posting 010-1436, and
WHEREAS the Municipality of Clarington along with many other municipalities
and environmental groups have endorsed the recommendations of the Experts
Panel on Paper Fibre Bio-Solids and informed the Minister of the Environment
of that support, and
WHEREAS it is not clear how the proposed NASM framework addresses the
recommendations of the Experts Panel on Paper Fibre Bio-Solids which
confirmed that precautionary measures should be taken to ensure human and
environmental health such as the monitoring of groundwater and control by
Certificates of Approval (C of A) or similar legal agreements; and
WHEREAS the new framework will allow for the spreading, under certain
conditions, of municipal sewage biosolids, paper fibre biosolids and other
wastes that may harm the environment and human health without the
requirement of a C of A, and
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WHEREAS the C of A for the municipal sewage biosolids provides the
Municipality with a measure of surety that there is continuous testing and
chemical analysis of the sewage biosolids, oversight of the contractors,
setbacks are enforced and the Municipality is informed of which fields are to be
used, and
WHEREAS it is acknowledged that some aspects of the NASM framework will
better address setbacks, soil conditions and other factors by shifting the
regulation of NASM to the Nutrient Management Act rather than the
Environmental Protection Act; however, there are numerous questions of how
the framework will be implemented, and
WHEREAS the Ministry is committed to a 3 step consultation process, which is
to include stakeholder consultation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ministry of the Environment
and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs be advised of the
Municipality of Clarington’s interest and concern for the proposed changes to
the regulatory framework for Non-Agricultural Source Material and wishes to be
actively involved and consulted on these and other proposed amendments
related to Non-Agricultural Source Material;
THAT the Municipality of Clarington is requesting the Minister of the
Environment hold a consultation session in Clarington to address the questions
outlined above and provide for the input from the Clarington agricultural
community and environment groups such as Protect the Ridges;
THAT the Province be requested to carry out a pilot of the new regulatory
framework prior to its implementation;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of the
Environment; the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Durham MPPs,
the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, the Durham Region
Agricultural Advisory Committee, all Ontario municipalities and Protect the
Ridges.
“CARRIED”
D - 9 Carolyn Langley, Clerk, Township of West Lincoln, outlining their
concerns regarding proposed changes to the regulatory framework for
non-agricultural source materials (NASM) and requesting Council’s
support in voicing concerns against the proposed changes to the
Ministry of the Environment and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The complete document outlining
the proposed changes is posted for viewing and comment at
http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/ entitled “An Improved
Regulatory Framework for Non-Agricultural Source Materials.
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Resolution #C-013-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 9 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 10 Susan Greatrix, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Waterloo,
advising Council that on December 17, 2007, the City of Waterloo
passed the following resolution pertaining to Provincial Sales Tax
Exemption for Municipalities:
“WHEREAS the City of Waterloo is one of many Ontario
municipalities with existing infrastructure renewal funding needs,
currently estimated at over $156 million for the City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has seen fit to exempt
all municipalities in Canada from paying the Goods and Services Tax
(“GST”) resulting in a $1.2 million per year benefit to the City of
Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo pays approximately
$700,000.00 per year in Provincial Sales Tax (“PST”).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1) the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo request
the Province of Ontario to fully exempt all Ontario
municipalities from paying PST, with the understanding that the
savings realized be mandated to fund existing infrastructure
renewal in local municipalities;
2) that this resolution be forwarded to:
the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Finance, Minister of
National Revenue, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure
&Communities, Minister of Public Works & Government
Services and Minister of Public Safety
the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Public Infrastructure
Renewal, Minister of Finance, Minister of Revenue, Minister of
Transportation and Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing
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Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
all Members of Provincial Parliament,
all Members of Parliament,
all local municipalities including the Region of Waterloo
all municipalities in Ontario with a request that those
municipalities endorse the City of Waterloo’s resolution and
forward their endorsement to the Prime Minister of Canada,
Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Transport,
Infrastructure and Communities, Minister of Public Works and
Government Services and Minister of Public Safety and the
Premier of Ontario, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
Minister of Finance, Minister of Revenue, Minister of
Transportation and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.”
Resolution #C-014-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the City of Waterloo with respect to Provincial sales
tax exemption for municipalities be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 11 Susan Greatrix, City Clerk, The Corporation of the City of Waterloo,
advising Council that on December 17, 2007, the City of Waterloo
passed the following resolution pertaining to infrastructure funding:
“WHEREAS towns and cities are where the people of Canada work
and live and their long term sustainability is at risk without an
adequate infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS provincial and national economic prosperity is
inextricably linked to the well being and prosperity of towns and cities;
AND WHEREAS public ownership of infrastructure has shifted over
the past 50 years away from the federal and provincial governments
to become an increasing responsibility for municipal governments
such as the City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo requires revenues that grow
with the economy in order to contribute to the sustainability of its
infrastructure;
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AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Waterloo has introduced a
number of initiatives such as ten-year capital planning, continuous
improvement, public private partnerships and a proposed capital
investment contribution as the City’s efforts to address the
infrastructure deficit;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo has determined that its
municipal infrastructure deficit is approximately $160 million over the
next ten years;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo’s infrastructure deficit would
require a one time municipal tax increase of 40% to be fully funded;
AND WHEREAS property taxes, for the most part, is a very
regressive tax not based on economic growth, income or ability to
pay;
AND WHEREAS there is just a single taxpayer paying taxes to the
different levels of government;
AND WHEREAS, on average, municipalities collect eight cents of
every dollar of total government collected taxes for the services they
provide;
AND WHEREAS there are federal and provincial surpluses projected
over the next number of years;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1) the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo calls
upon the Provincial and Federal governments to re-examine
how municipalities are funded in regards to infrastructure and
work together with a view to providing long term and
sustainable infrastructure funding programs to assist the City of
Waterloo and all upper, lower and single tier municipalities in
addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities;
2) copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of
Canada, the Premier of Ontario, Federal and Provincial
Ministers of Finance, Provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure
Renewal, Federal Minister of Transportation, all Members of
Parliament, all Members of Provincial Parliament, the
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Federation
of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Big Cities Mayors’
Caucus of FCM;
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3) all municipalities be encouraged to pass motions supporting
this resolution and forward to their relevant federal and
provincial representatives.”
Resolution #C-015-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the resolution from the City of Waterloo with respect to Infrastructure
Funding be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 12 Robert Hann, President, Valiant Property Management, requesting an
exemption to the Clarington Sign By-law to permit a sign area of 144
square feet (approximately 8’ x 18’) to accommodate multiple tenants
at the West Bowmanville Shopping Centre development.
Resolution #C-016-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT an increase in the size of the Clarington Place/Home Depot Pylon sign to
a maximum of 13.2 square metres be approved in principle, subject to the
submission of a Site Plan Amendment application for no additional fee.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-017-08
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT an increase in the size of the Clarington Place/Home Depot Pylon sign to
a maximum of 10.2 square metres be approved in principle, subject to the
submission of a Site Plan Amendment application for no additional fee.
“CARRIED”
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D - 13 Tony Wood expressing concern that the information provided to
Council from John Mutton, on behalf of Rod Cochrane, in support of
rescinding Resolution #C-634-07 which authorized staff to appeal the
decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Municipal
Board concerning Committee of Adjustment Application No. A2007-
0058 was flawed and without merit as the signature sheet did not
include a statement as to what the neighbours were signing and that
two of the closest neighbours had advised that they had not signed
anything in support of the application. Mr. Wood feels the motion to
rescind Resolution #634-07 should have been defeated or tabled until
an accredited signature sheet was provided and requests an
explanation of why the motion to rescind the previous resolution was
passed.
Resolution #C-018-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D – 13 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 14 Dawn Whelan, Council Coordinator, City of Ottawa, advising Council
that on December 7, 2007, the City of Ottawa passed the following
resolution pertaining to a hotel room tax:
“WHEREAS the tourism and hotel industry create new economic
activity for the City of Ottawa which is appreciated but at the same
time creates new infrastructure and servicing for the City of Ottawa;
WHEREAS this increased economic activity does not generate much
in the way of new income to the city because the PST, GST and
corporate taxes which result from tourism and hotel activity are not
available to the city; the only tax that is available to the city is the
property tax,
BE IT RESOLVED the council petition the provincial government for
the authority to create a hotel room tax such that some of the
municipal costs created by the tourism and hotel industries can be
recouped;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this petition be forwarded to the FCM
and the AMO for distribution to their members.”
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Resolution #C-019-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item D - 14 be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 15 Martha Rutherford Conrad, Administrator, Clarington Museums and
Archives, advising Council that on January 9, 2008, the Board passed
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the following resolution pertaining to Bowmanville’s 150
Sesquicentennial celebrations:
“THAT the Clarington Museums and Archives Board directs the
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Administrator to support the activities of the Bowmanville 150
Committee through the use of museum resources and staff at her
discretion and within Museum budget parameters;
AND THAT this motion be forwarded to Council for endorsement
forthwith.”
Resolution #C-020-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the resolution from the Clarington Museums and Archives Board with
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respect to the activities of Bowmanville 150 Committee be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report January 7, 2008
Resolution #C-021-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of January 7, 2008,
be approved.
“CARRIED”
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STAFF REPORT(S)
Resolution #C-022-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the Confidential Verbal Report of the Director of Finance/Treasurer and the
Solicitor concerning a Legal Matter be referred to the end of the agenda to be
considered during a “closed” session of Council.
“CARRIED”
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There was no Business Arising from Notice of Motion considered under this section of
the Agenda.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Resolution #C-023-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the delegations of Linda Gasser, Kerry Meydam, Dave Renaud, Wendy
Bracken, Paul Andre Larose, Kristen Robinson, and Wayne Ellis be received with
thanks;
THAT the delegates be advised their information is important; and
THAT they be welcomed to continue to address Council as the process unfolds.
“CARRIED AS AMENDED
LATER IN THE MEETING”
(See following amending motion)
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Resolution #C-024-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Resolution #C-023-08 be amended by adding the following:
“THAT the Regions of Durham and York be requested to delay the final selection of a
preferred site for the Energy from Waste facility until such time as the submissions in
response to the Request for Proposals have been reviewed, a preferred technology
and vendor has been selected, and the sensitivity analysis in relationship to the site
selection and the specific Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment has been
carried out;
THAT the final site selection be delayed until the business case for the Energy from
Waste facility has been adopted by the Regional Councils of Durham and York,
incorporating the appropriate costs for the Host Community Agreement as reflected in
Resolution #GPA-632-07 and #C-592-07; and
THAT the Regional Municipalities of Durham and York, the Joint Waste Management
Group and all delegations be advised of Council’s decision.”
“MOTION CARRIED ON THE FOLLOWING
RECORDED VOTE”
Council Member Yes No Declaration of
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-023-08 was then put to a vote and CARRIED AS AMENDED.
Resolution #C-025-06
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the meeting be “closed” in order to consider a Confidential Verbal Report of
the Director of Finance/Treasurer and the Solicitor concerning a legal matter.
“CARRIED”
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:42 p.m.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak advised that she attended the Home Depot opening on
January 10, 2008 and extended greetings from the Municipality.
Councillor Hooper indicated that he represented the Mayor at the Eastern Ontario
Baseball Association meeting at the Bowmanville Legion.
Councillor Foster announced that the Courtice Lions Club is hosting a Euchre night on
February 2.
Mayor Abernethy announced that Councillor Hooper and Woo will be celebrating
birthdays later in the week.
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-026-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2008-001 to 2008-08, inclusive; and
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
2008-001 Being a By-law toamend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
(464367 Ontario Limited – Bob Craig)
2008-002 Being a By-law toauthorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision S-C-2006-001 and any Mortgagee
whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality in respect of S-C-2006-001 (Black Creek
Developments Ltd.)
2008-003 Being a By-law toauthorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet,
until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the
Municipality for the year 2008
2008-004 Being a By-law to being a by-law to amend By-law 84-63, the
Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the former
Town of Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington)
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2008-005 Being a By-law to authorize entering into an Agreement with the
Owners of Plan of Subdivision S-C-2005-0005 and any Mortgagee
whom has an interest in the said lands, and the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington in respect of S-C-2005-0005
(Municipality of Clarington)
2008-006 Being a By-law toassume certain streets within the Municipality of
Clarington as public highways in the Municipality of Clarington
2008-007 Being a By-law to amend By-law 2007-039, a by-law to appoint
members to the Clarington Traffic Management Committee for the
Municipality of Clarington
2008-008 Being a By-law respecting the assessment of the St. Marys
Cement lands at 410 Waverley Road South, Bowmanville
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this section of the Agenda.
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Robinson questioned the amount the Municipality has paid to defend the
charges related to the Municipal Election and whether these costs can be recovered
from the individual who commenced the proceeding. The Municipal Clerk advised
that, to date approximately $48,000 had been expended and that a report would be
forthcoming at the next Committee meeting regarding the recovery of the costs.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-027-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2008-009, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
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on the 14 day of January, 2008; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
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ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-028-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:53 p.m.
"CARRIED"
January 14, 2008