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Council Meeting Minutes
MARCH 25, 2008
Minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 25, 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 M. Novak
Councillor G. Robinson
Councillor C. Trim
Councillor W. Woo
Absent: Councillor R. Hooper
Also Present: Chief Administrative Officer, F. Wu
Director of Engineering Services, T. Cannella, attended until
8:16 p.m.
Director of Community Services, J. Caruana, attended until 8:16 p.m.
Director of Planning Services, D. Crome, attended until 9:32 p.m.
Solicitor, D. Hefferon
Director of Corporate Services and Human Resources, M. Marano,
attended until 8:16 p.m.
Roads Supervisor, L. Postill, attended until 8:16 p.m.
Director of Finance/Treasurer, N. Taylor, attended until 8:16 p.m.
Director of Emergency Services/Fire Chief, G. Weir, attended until 8:16 p.m.
Administrative Assistant to the Municipal Clerk, C. Fleming,
attended until 8:16 p.m.
Municipal Clerk, P. Barrie
DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated for this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councillor Novak advised she attended the Canadian Nuclear Association’s 2008
Convention – “Going the Distance - Nuclear Energy in the New Age” on February 27
to 29, 2008. She noted the conference was very informative and appreciated the
opportunity to sit in on a meeting with a host community.
Councillor Novak stated April is Home Builders’ Month and extended appreciation to
the Durham Home Builders’ Association. She noted Police Chief Mike Ewles attended
a recent meeting and made a presentation on the Special Olympics.
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Councillor Robinson advised he and Mayor Abernethy participated in the Newcastle
BIA Easter Bunny Breakfast at the Town Hall in Newcastle on Saturday helping to
serve over 700 pancake breakfasts.
Mayor Abernethy advised the Rose Volunteers (Rays of Sunshine Everywhere), a
group that started a campaign to raise money to pay for coffee for Canadian Armed
Forces Troops stationed in Kandahar, have raised $6,000 to date to purchase Tim
Horton’s gift certificates and expect to reach $10,000 in the near future. He stated this
initiative exemplifies the work of volunteerism in the community.
MINUTES
Resolution #C-128-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the minutes of a regular meeting of Council held on March 3, 2008, be
approved.
“CARRIED”
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Abernethy presented the Veridian Corporation 2008 Dividend cheque in the
amount of $142,800.00 to Nancy Taylor, Director of Finance/Treasurer.
Mark Canning addressed Council on behalf of the Tyrone Community Centre, stating
the Centre has had a long-standing presence in the Tyrone Community supporting
community and youth initiatives and fundraising events. Mr. Canning stated key to the
Centre’s sustainability is the ability to rent the facility. He noted new furniture has
recently been purchased and that he is before Council this evening to request a loan
in the amount of $7,500 in order to have the centre painted. Mr. Canning stated they
have received an attractive quote for the job and were hoping that Council would
approve a loan to the Community Centre to have the painting completed.
In response to questions, Mr. Canning stated the Centre applied for and received
$15,000 in Trillium Funding to purchase the tables and chairs. In response to a
further question, Mr. Canning stated the Centre feels confident it would be able to
repay the loan to the Municipality within three years. Mr. Canning confirmed that other
fundraising events and activities are planned for the Centre this year including a Rib
Fest and the Annual Tyrone Spirit Day.
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DELEGATIONS
Peter Evans, President, Clarington Older Adult Centre Board, addressed Council
concerning Item 11 of Report #1 - Report COD-016-08 - Bowmanville Tennis Club
Lease Renewal. Mr. Evans stated he is before Council this evening to further clarify
the parking issue and to request that the matter be factored into the negotiations
regarding a potential new lease for the tennis club. Mr. Evans advised the
Municipality has invested significantly in the Centre and the Association has
responded by becoming a dynamic and successful facility for Clarington’s Older
Adults – a win/win situation. Mr. Evans stated the Beech Centre’s capacity can
accommodate 400 plus visitors at one time but that there are only 59 parking spaces
for members, volunteers, instructors, the nursery school, etc. He stated the Centre
has experienced very impressive attendance at events and programs resulting in
significant parking problems. Mr. Evans noted that due to the lack of available
parking, some members were unable to attend the Winter Rose Tea and had to return
home instead. He noted as membership continues to grow, the parking situation will
worsen. Mr. Evans stated concern with the tennis club lease is one of timing as he
feels that an ongoing or lengthy lease will limit engineered options and requested
Council to authorize the negotiation of a short-term lease only to cover 2008 at this
time in order to allow time to develop options.
In response to questions, Mr. Evans confirmed that they do encourage carpooling as
much as possible; however, he noted with numbers in excess of 100 for each event
and with only 60 parking spots, the space is filled up with current registrations, without
regard to increased membership. Mr. Evans also stated that an article regarding the
parking situation will be printed in their upcoming newsletter.
COMMUNICATIONS
Resolution #C-129-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the communications to be received for information be approved, with the
exception of Items I - 11, I - 13, and I - 15.
“CARRIED”
I - 1 Minutes of the Clarington Museum and Archives Board dated
February 13, 2008.
I - 2 Minutes of the Clarington Living Green Community Advisory
Committee dated February 26, 2008.
I - 3 Minutes of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority dated
February 20, 2008.
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I - 4 Minutes of the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee dated February 19, 2008.
I - 5 Minutes of the Newcastle Memorial Arena Management Board dated
February 12, 2008.
I - 6 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated February 19,
2008.
I - 7 Linda J. Laliberte, CGA, CAO/Secretary-Treasurer, Ganaraska
Region Conservation Authority forwarding a copy of the Authority’s
2007 Annual Report and financial statements.
I - 8 Correspondence has been received from individuals/groups listed
below in opposition to the proposed Energy-From-Waste facility.
(Copies of all correspondence are on file in the Municipal Clerk’s
Department)
a) Elisha Gennara
b) Julia Potocnik
c) Greg and Lisa Rodd
d) Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding correspondence from
Donna Beck
e) Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding copies of Metroland
Letters to the Editor from Louis Bertrand, Pat Gostlin and
Anne Mitchell, Executive Director, Canadian Institute for
Environmental Law and Policy
f) Kristin D. McKinnon-Rutherford forwarding her response from
Jack Layton, MP, Leader, Canada’s New Democrats on the
NDP’s Tackling of Climate Change
g) Russ Aitchison
h) Gail Wensink
I - 9 Jennifer Allan, Administrative Assistant, City Clerk Services, City of
Oshawa, thanking Council for the resolution concerning “Earth Hour”
and advising that all Members of Oshawa City Council will be advised
of Clarington Council’s request for support of “Earth Hour” and that
any Member of Council may request to place the correspondence on
the Agenda for discussion and consideration.
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I - 10 David Caplan, Minister, Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
expressing concerns about the recent Federal decisions that impact
the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) in
which the Federal Government chose to ignore an agreement in
principle between federal, provincial and municipal partners regarding
a fourth intake of COMRIF, and decided on its own to allocate its $64
million share of the COMRIF top-up; advising the Province is moving
ahead with the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) to
support construction and renewal of local infrastructure projects with
grant announcements to be made by March 31, 2008; and, advising
the Province will continue to work with the Federal Government on
the terms and conditions of the Framework Agreement for the
Building Canada Plan that will be transparent, equitable and will
address the pressing infrastructure challenges facing Ontario
communities.
I - 12 Gord Steeves, President, Federation of Canadian Municipalities
(FCM) expressing concern with the impact of climate change on local
infrastructure and communities and forwarding a copy of “Stepping
Up to the Climate Change Challenge: Perspectives on Local
Government Leadership, Policy and Practice in Canada” which
provides local governments with the opportunity to take advantage of
the experiences of other communities that are working for a more
sustainable future.
I - 14 George S. Graham, AMCT, CMC, Township of Brock, advising
Council that on March 3, 2008, the Township of Brock passed the
following resolution pertaining to proposed Provincial action to limit
phosphorus loading from sewage treatment plants in the Lake Simcoe
Basin:
“Resolved that Brock Township Council advise the Provincial Ministry
of the Environment that there is a concern that the proposed
Provincial actions to limit phosphorus loading from sewage treatment
plants into Lake Simcoe will place a prohibition on any development
in the Municipality and constrain the ability to maintain sustainable
communities located in the Greenbelt.
THAT copies be forwarded to all municipalities in Durham Region,
Durham Region, Opposition Critics and MPP Laurie Scott.”
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I - 16 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 5, 2008, the Region of Durham
passed the following resolution pertaining to the Long Term Strategic
Property Tax Plan for the Region of Durham: 2008 Update:
“a) THAT for the 2008 Mandated Provincial Business Protection
Program (Capping), the options made available to municipalities
by the Province in 2005, and implemented by Regional Council in
2005, 2006 and 2007, for the Multi-Residential, Commercial and
Industrial property tax classes, as outlined below, be continued:
i) The maximum percentage increase or cap in property taxation
due to reassessment in any given year be maintained at 10%
of the previous year’s taxes;
ii) A minimum annual threshold increase of 5% of total Current
Value Assessment (CVA) property taxation be continued for
properties that are provided protection;
iii) The ‘billing’ threshold be maintained such that any property
whose taxation burden under the mandated Provincial
Business Protection program is within $250 of its CVA based
taxation be required to pay its full CVA level property taxation
amount and the clawback percentage be adjusted
accordingly; and
iv) The preferential tax treatment afforded to New Construction
properties under the capping program be fully phased out and
New Construction properties be taxed at the full rates in 2008.
b) THAT the Minister of Finance be requested to make the following
changes to Provincial Legislation/Regulations relating to Current
Value Assessment (CVA) Taxation Policy in order to achieve
greater fairness and equity in the Property tax and assessment
system:
i) Provincial Farmland Education Property Tax Rate
The Region of Durham once again request that the Province
match the municipal tax ratio reductions (20%) on the
Farmland property tax class by reducing the Provincial
Education Taxation Rate for this property tax class as a
means to assist the farming community.
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ii) Reassessment Impact Mitigation
Whereas, the Province has announced its intention to
‘phase-in’ reassessment increases over the new four-year
reassessment cycle; and
Whereas, The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation is
currently conducing a 2008 reassessment for the 2009
property tax year; and
Whereas, the Region of Durham is not necessarily opposed to
a comprehensive and fair phase-in program to smooth the
impact of reassessment on all properties over the new cycle;
and
Whereas, the Province has not yet provided details with
respect to the implementation of this substantial alteration to
the current CVA system;
Therefore, it is recommended that the Province undertake a
full review of the CVA system currently in Ontario, including
the mandated Business Protection Program (‘capping’), in
consultation with the municipal sector and any
recommendations, which are supported by the municipal
sector, be implemented prior to the 2009 taxation year when
taxpayers will experience the impacts resulting from the
scheduled 2008 Municipal Property Assessment Corporation
reassessment.
Furthermore,
?
The Province not legislate any changes to the current property
taxation policy or assessment regimes until such time that a
complete Province-wide property-by-property impact analysis
on any proposed changes is completed and the Municipal
Sector is both advised of the potential impacts and consulted
on implementation and mitigation strategies;
?
Any proposed changes include a plan to phase-out the current
Provincially mandated Business Protection program
(‘Capping’) which results in distorted taxation for the Multi-
Residential, Commercial and Industrial property tax classes;
and
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Any proposed changes to the current regimes be done over a
reasonable time-frame to ensure that municipalities and
taxpayers are both consulted and prepared to implement the
changes and mitigation tools in a well-informed and proactive
manner.
iii) Provincially Mandated Business Protection Program
?
In light of the need to reduce the complexity and confusion of
the current Provincial program and to establish fairness and
equity with respect to taxation in the non-residential sector, the
Province should permanently exclude all properties that reach
their full CVA level taxation from all future capping programs
(i.e. once removed, a property would no longer be eligible for
protection or clawback resulting from future reassessments).
iv) Assessment Appeals
?
In light of numerous and continuous large property assessment
appeals that have and continue to have the potential to
negatively impact the Regional assessment base which in turn
affects all Regional taxpayers, and in keeping with the
Region’s responsibilities for setting Region-wide property tax
policy, the Province grant upper tier municipalities status in the
assessment appeal process, including the following: the right
to complain to the Assessment Review Board on individual
assessments; the right to be a party at assessment appeal
hearings; and the right to be notified of appeals and
settlements by MPAC.
c) THAT Regional Finance staff investigate, in consultation with the
Local Area Municipalities, the creation of common Region-wide
programs in the following areas:
a. Seniors Low Income Tax Reduction Program, with financing
from both Upper and Lower tiers and with the objective of
defining and recommending a joint program to be
implemented in 2009 to coincide with the 2008 reassessment
impacts; and
b. Region-wide Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program to
determine if a mutually agreeable program can be
implemented in the future.
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d) THAT the correspondence received from Martin de Rond, Town
of Ajax (SC#99), requesting that the Region of Durham revisit the
issue of matching the Town of Ajax’s Heritage Property Tax
Rebate program be received for information; and
e) THAT the requisite by-laws for the 2008 Long Term Strategic
Property Tax Plan be prepared by the Regional Solicitor in
conjunction with the requisite By-laws for the Region’s 2008
Business Plans and Budgets.
I - 17 Sally Barrie, Administrator, Community Care Durham, thanking
Council for approving their 2008 Municipal Grant Request.
I - 18 Roger Anderson, Regional Chair, Regional Municipality of Durham,
writing to the Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance
extending appreciation for the recent announcement in the 2008
Federal Budget regarding the re-establishment of the commuter rail
link between the City of Peterborough and Toronto’s Union Station;
and, urging the Minister to advance the initiative to accelerate its
implementation in view of its benefits to Durham residents and
businesses.
I - 19 Janice Willett, MD, FRCSC, President, Ontario Medical Association,
commending Council for supporting the ban on smoking in cars
carrying children which was instrumental in leading to the Premier’s
recent announcement to support legislation prohibiting the practice;
and, thanking Council for their continued commitment to improving
the health of Ontarians.
I - 20 Allan Hewitt, Library Board Chair, Clarington Public Library
expressing appreciation to Council for supporting the library’s 2008
capital and operating budget requests which will permit the library to
move forward with its plans including the ongoing development of its
technological services for library users and the construction of the
Newcastle branch.
I - 21 Jim Watson, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
advising of the Province’s intention to introduce the Investing in
Ontario Act next week that would, if passed, designate a portion of
the provincial surplus to municipalities to assist them in investing in
key infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, transit, social
housing or other capital priorities; and, advising that the Province is
continuing important joint discussions at the Provincial-Municipal
Fiscal and Service Delivery review to design a future provincial-
municipal relationship that is sustainable for both orders of
government.
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I - 22 Sheila Carson, President, Teachers of English as a Second
Language Association of Ontario, thanking Council for proclaiming
November 9 to 15, 2008, as English as a Second Language Week
and inviting Members of Council to visit their website at
www.teslontario.org for a listing of local events and activities planned
for the week.
I - 23 Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx, writing further to his letter of
December 2007, in which he advised 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); forwarding
copies of the second and third papers in the Green Paper Series:
“Mobility Hubs” focusing on making it easier for the public to move
from one mode of transportation to another through seamless,
convenient connections across the region, and “Active
Transportation” discussing people-powered movement as an
alternate way in which to get around; requesting copies of the papers
be made available to Members of Council, staff and the public; and,
advising that white papers to formulate RTP options will be presented
in April 2008, followed by a draft RTP to be introduced in June 2008
with the final plan due for Board adoption and release in the fall of
2008.
I - 24 The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance and The
Honourable Jim Watson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
announcing the release of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund
(OMPF) allocations for 2008 providing $870 million to 393
municipalities in Ontario with an estimated $900 million in reduced
costs to municipalities annually by the time it is fully implemented in
2011; advising further details on the 2008 OMPF grant parameters
will be provided to Municipal Treasurers shortly and that further
information will be posted on the Ministry of Finance website in both
english and french at http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/english/budget/ompf/ or
http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/french/budget/ompf/.
I - 25 The Honourable Steve Peters, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of
Ontario, advising the Province will be ringing the Legislative bells on
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Thursday, July 3, 2008, at 11:00 a.m., in recognition of the 400
Anniversary of Quebec City; and forwarding a registration form for
participation in the “Commemorative Bells Project”.
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I - 26 Mayor Pat Perkins, Mayor, Town of Whitby, writing to the Honourable
James Flaherty, MP, Minister of Finance congratulating the Minister
on the Provincial Budget and expressing appreciation for the
provision for reinstatement of the northern rail line through Myrtle
Station to Peterborough and the combined extension of the 407 to
Highway 35/115 which will provide a major economic boost to the 905
and 705 areas east of Toronto and will assist in easing the gridlock,
reducing the impact on the road infrastructure and help reduce
vehicle emissions.
I - 27 Rae Horst, Conservation Authorities Moraine Coalition (CAMC),
CAMC Chair 2007, General Manager, Credit Valley Conservation,
forwarding CAMC’s Accomplishments 2007 brochure summarizing
the highlights of various projects undertaken on the moraine in 2007
by CAMC and its partners in support of the conservation and
protection of the form, function and linkages of the moraine.
I - 28 The Honourable Jim Watson, Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing, advising the Provincial government is committed to
fighting climate change and is proud to be participating in “Earth
Hour”, the global initiative where businesses and households are
asked to turn off their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 29,
2008, from 8:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; encouraging participation in the
event; and sending a reminder that we can all make small changes in
our lives to promote energy conservation.
I - 11 Fred and Sandy Archibald, Archibald Orchards and Estate Winery,
thanking Council for bringing the “Donald Cooper’s Boot Camp”
customer service workshop to the community, and for publishing the
“Clarington.net” newsletter which provides residents with timely
information about events happening in the community.
Resolution #C-130-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 11 from Fred and Sandy Archibald, Archibald
Orchards and Estate Winery, concerning the “Donald Cooper’s Boot Camp”
customer service workshop and the “Clarington.net” newsletter be received for
information.
“CARRIED”
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I - 13 Shawn and Angie Lumsden questioning what steps will be taken to
ensure the Oshawa/Durham/Ontario air quality will be cleaned up in
the future; what Council’s position is on the construction of a new
incineration plant on Courtice Road; and what initiatives will be
undertaken to protect surrounding farmlands and waterways from
being contaminated from this additional pollution.
Resolution #C-131-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT Shawn and Angie Lumsden be advised of Council’s resolution of
January 28, 2008, in declaring Clarington an “Unwilling Host” Community to the
proposed Durham/York garbage incinerator.
“CARRIED”
I - 15 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 5, 2008, the Region of Durham
passed the following resolution pertaining to the Annual Solid Waste
Management Servicing and Financing Study and the Proposed 2008
Business Plans, Budgets and Related Financing Report:
“Solid Waste Management 2008 Business Plans and Budget
a) THAT the Joint Works and Finance and Administration Committee
recommend the following for inclusion in the recommendations to
Regional Council regarding the final 2008 Regional Business Plans and
Budgets for all Property Tax Purposes:
i) The proposed 2008 Regional Solid Waste Management Business
Plan and Budget, with a net operating expenditure of $30,828,500,
as outlined in Attachment #1 to Report #
2008-J-04 and the detailed 2008 Solid Waste ManagementBusiness
Plans and Budget be approved;
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ii) The 2008 Regional Capital Expenditures Program for Solid
Waste Management in the gross amount of $4,247,500, with
related financing from 2008 Regional Solid Waste
Management Property Taxes, be approved:
2008
Capital ($000s)
Facilities 200
Equipment 179
Energy From Waste Project 2,418
Landfill Remediation Program 1,450
4,247; and
iii) The requisite by-laws for the 2008 Solid Waste Management
Business Plans and Budget and the 2008 Solid Waste
Management Property Tax Rates be approved.
Regional Solid Waste Management Fees and Charges
b) THAT the Regional Fees and Charges schedule for Solid Waste
Management Operations (Attachment #2 to Report #2008-J-04) form a
part of the annual Regional listing of Fees and Charges made available
to the public.
Uniform Solid Waste Management Property Tax Rate
c) THAT Regional Finance staff prepare a report for the first joint meeting
of the Finance and Administration and Works Committees in September
2008 with respect to the implications of a uniform solid waste
management property tax rate for the Region of Durham.
Requests for Provincial Action and Funding for Diversion Programs in
the Institutional, Commercial and Industrial (IC&I) Sector
d) THAT the Region pursue additional funding and action from the
Provincial Government to support the following:
i) Provision within Provincial funding allocations provided to
schools, hospitals, and others of sufficient monies dedicated
to support waste reduction and recycling programs, including
the over 250 elementary and secondary schools and
learning centres, recreational and administrative facilities,
and Durham College and UOIT facilities;
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ii) Greater enforcement of existing Institutional, Commercial and
Industrial (ICI) regulations on waste reduction and packaging
reduction, and additional measures to monitor and enforce waste
reduction and reduction of packaging by manufacturers and
distributors of goods; and
iii) Continuation of programs to expand recycling and reuse programs,
with industry funding through Waste Diversion Ontario (WDO),
including implementation of future funding programs for electronic
waste, plastic film, household hazardous waste (HHW) and
organics diversion.
Rescheduling of City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby Monday Holiday
Blue Box Collection
e) Regional staff be authorized to negotiate with National Waste Services
to amend the existing contract “Article 1.05 - Designated Holidays”
through a mutually agreed upon addendum, to add service on
designated holidays, synchronize waste collection schedules with the
Town of Whitby and the City of Oshawa, and improve service to
residents impacted by the rescheduled collection service (the current
contract cancels recycling collections, and affects a disproportionate
number of residents in the Monday collection areas). See Attachment #5
to Report #2008-J-4 for draft proposed 2008 holiday collection
schedules.
Recycling Processing Efficiencies and Revenue Maximization
f) THAT Works and Finance staff be authorized to explore, in part through
negotiations with neighbouring municipalities and the existing MRF
operating contractor, the possibility of increasing Regional revenues
through the short-term sale of existing excess processing capacity at the
Durham Region MRF and report back to Joint Works and Finance
Committee and Regional Council on options and financial implications;
g) THAT Works staff be authorized to initiate and hold discussions with
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), Brewers Retail and Metro
Municipal Recycling Services Inc., to recover and divert additional LCBO
and Beer containers from the Blue Box stream at the MRF, with the goal
of lowering the net cost of mixed broken glass processing and increase
recycling revenues; and
h) THAT Works and Finance staff be authorized to explore processing
costs and the potential for an end market opportunity, to expand the
Blue Box materials in 2008, to include spiral wound cans.
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Organics Processing
i) THAT Works and Finance staff confirm new source separated
organic capacity requirements and, in conjunction with the
requirement for new garbage, recycling and organics collection
contracts in the Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge and
the Municipality of Clarington (set to commence April 1, 2009) be
authorized to issue three simultaneous Requests for Proposals:
1) whereby the collection contract RFP’s contain a separate cost
provision for the processing of associated collected organics
tonnage; and, 2) a short-term organics processing RFP, for up to
2 years, with no ‘put-or-pay’ provision; and, 3) a long term
organics processing RFP, up to 10 years, with ramped-up
tonnage increments; and
Other
j) THAT the Regional Solicitor be authorized to prepare requisite
agreements, contracts and By-laws, in consultation with the
Commissioners of Works and Finance and the Regional Clerk
and Regional Chair be authorized to execute subject by-laws; and
k) THAT copies of Report #2008-J-04 of C. Curtis, Commissioner of
Works, and R.J. Clapp, Commissioner of Finance, be forwarded
to all eight local area municipalities.”
Resolution #C-132-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Correspondence Item I - 15 from P. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional
Municipality of Durham, concerning the Annual Solid Waste Management
Servicing and Financing Study and the Proposed 2008 Business Plans,
Budgets and Related Financing Report be received for information.
“CARRIED”
CORRESPONDENCE FOR DIRECTION
Resolution #C-133-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Correspondence Items be approved as per the agenda, with the exception of
Items D - 11 to D - 22, inclusive.
“CARRIED”
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D - 1 Paul Pressick advising of a situation where a school mini bus parked
in his neighbourhood routinely idles for 20 to 30 minutes prior to the
driver leaving on her route and requesting Council to consider
imposing a limit of ten minutes on vehicle idling and to impose a ban
on parking of school buses in residential areas in response to his
concerns and to address health issues and the impact on the
environment.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 2 Durham Region Labour Council advising that National Day of
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Mourning is officially recognized as April 28 each year in recognition
of working people who have died at the workplace, or suffered injuries
on the job; and, requesting Council to proclaim Monday, April 28,
2008, as “Day of Mourning” and that the flags be lowered on
Municipal Buildings in honour and remembrance of those killed at the
workplace.
(Proclaimed and the request to lower
flags on Municipal Buildings approved)
D - 3 Shelley Burns, ND, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Association of
Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) requesting Council to proclaim
May 4 to May 11, 2008, as “Naturopathic Medicine Week”, to assist in
raising the profile of the naturopathic profession in promoting health
and healing using natural therapies.
(Proclaimed)
D - 4 Paul Slemon, Hands In Motion, Massage Therapy and Sports Injury
Clinic requesting permission to stage the 2008 Terry Fox Run on
Sunday, September 14, 2008; advising the five and ten kilometer
routes, and insurance and police coverage will not differ from 2007;
and that the only road closure will be Liberty Street South of Memorial
Park to Baseline Road and Baseline Road at Liberty Street East until
Lambs Road and from there until Highway #2. An application for road
occupancy for special events will be submitted in the near future.
(Approved, provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a road occupancy
permit from the Engineering Services
Department)
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D - 5 Michael Chan, Minister, Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration,
advising nomination forms and information outlining details of the
selection process for the Lincoln M. Alexander Award 2008, an
annual award to recognize young Ontarians who have demonstrated
exemplary leadership in contributing to the elimination of racial
discrimination, are available on the Ministry’s website at
www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/honours/. The deadline for
submission is May 31, 2008.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk to place a notice in the
local newspapers)
D - 6 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre, thanking Council for their ongoing support
concerning parking issues in the downtown; advising that when the
meters were replaced during the downtown revitalization, the new
meters did not include the message that parking was free on
Saturday and Sunday; suggesting that if and when this message is
put on the new meters that the printing be larger than in the past; and
requesting that Council consider bagging the parking meters in the
BIA for last week each month to allow for free parking so that local
businesses can remain competitive with the big box stores who have
an abundance of free parking.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 7 Garth Gilpin, Secretary-Treasurer, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
Business Centre, requesting that Council pass a temporary by-law
prohibiting the sign projected onto the wall at the west end of the
downtown as it is not in keeping with the unique heritage design of
the downtown as recognized in the CAUSE Study.
(Correspondence referred to the
Director of Planning Services)
D - 8 Dave Sebben, Kinsmen Club of Bowmanville, requesting permission
to place lawn signs at strategic points throughout the community to
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advertise the 20 Annual Home Show and Carnival at the Garnet
Rickard Recreation Centre to be held on April 18, 19 and 20, 2008. If
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approved, the signs would be put up on April 13 and removed on
April 20, 2008.
(Request to install lawn signs from
April 13 to 20, 2008, approved)
Council Meeting Minutes - 18 - March 25, 2008
D - 9 Mad River Institute for Political Studies expressing concern with the
vote-by-mail system used by municipalities to conduct municipal
elections due to the potential for fraud; advising it is their position that
mail-in ballots do not permit a sufficient level of security to assure
individual voters that their ballots cannot be tampered with as there is
a loss of secrecy regarding voter intention and there is no guarantee
the person to whom the ballot is mailed is the same person casting
the vote; and requesting Council to reconsider its use of vote-by-mail
to conduct municipal elections.
(Correspondence referred to the
Municipal Clerk)
D - 10 Steve Shanks and Murray Walton, Lions Club of Courtice, requesting
permission to host a Lions Foundation of Canada Purina Walk for
Guide Dogs on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. starting and
ending at Holy Trinity Catholic School, 2260 Courtice Road; outlining
the proposed 4.5 km route; and advising the Lions Club will provide
an insurance certificate for $2 million liability coverage. The walk is
anticipated to take 1 hour and the route offers sidewalk access for the
40 walkers and 10 volunteers.
(Approved, provided the organizers
apply for and obtain a Road
Occupancy Permit from the
Engineering Services Department)
D - 11 Cyndi Di Pietro, CURE Foundation, a national foundation providing
funding for basic and clinical research of breast cancer, inviting the
municipality to be a part of “National Denim Day” on Tuesday,
May 13, 2008, by permiting employees to wear denim and receive
CURE’s “pink flower” ribbon in exchange for a suggested $5 donation
to the CURE Foundation.
Resolution #C-134-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the request from Cyndi Di Pietro, CURE Foundation inviting the
municipality to be a part of “National Denim Day” on Tuesday,
May 13, 2008, be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 19 - March 25, 2008
D - 12 Jim Richards requesting a written response as to why Mayor
Abernethy and Regional Councillors Novak and Trim did not uphold
the official position of the Municipality of Clarington at the Regional
Council meeting of January 23, 2008, concerning Council’s resolution
to request the final site selection for a proposed Energy-From-Waste
Facility be delayed, suggesting that the Mayor has failed to represent
the public and to consider the well-being and interests of the
municipality by showing a lack of wisdom and leadership; and, that
Mayor Abernethy and Councillors Trim and Novak are in conflict with
the intent of sections of the Municipal Act. Mr. Richards has
requested to be provided with copies of the sections of the Municipal
Act Mayor Abernethy was relying on in defense of his position at
Regional Council.
Resolution #C-135-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 12 from Jim Richards with respect to Council’s
Rules and Procedures be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 13 Shelly van Empel, Corporation of the Town of Milton, advising Council
that the Town of Milton passed the following resolution pertaining to
security deposits for the rehabilitation of aggregate pits and quarries:
“WHEREAS in 1997-1998 the security deposits that were to
guarantee rehabilitation of aggregate pits and quarries were
liquidated;
AND WHEREAS the bulk of these funds, $48 million, was handed
back to the operators of these pits and quarries;
AND WHEREAS this liquidation removed much of the incentive for
pits/quarries to be rehabilitated;
AND WHEREAS although progressive and final rehabilitation is
required by the Aggregate Resources Act, only about half of disturbed
lands in pits and quarries is being rehabilitated;
AND WHEREAS this liquidation was done by The Ontario Aggregate
Resources Corporation (TOARC) at the order of the Ministry of
Natural Resources;
AND WHEREAS that Corporation TOARC is completely owned by the
Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (OSSGA);
Council Meeting Minutes - 20 - March 25, 2008
AND WHEREAS Ontario Stone, Sand and Gravel Association is
registered as a lobbyist with the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS in July 2006, MNR promised to examine in detail,
within 2 years, the merits of a rehabilitation incentive system,
including the re-introduction of the former rehabilitation security
deposit system;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Town of Milton
recommend the following to the Ontario Minister of Natural Resources
with the goal of improving the status of rehabilitation in the Town of
Milton and across the Province:
(a) A review of the role of security deposits for pit/quarry
rehabilitation
(b) Re-instatement of those security deposits
(c) A review of the role of OSSGA and TOARC in regard to
rehabilitation and security deposits toward determining if this role
has been in the public good and has been effective for
promoting rehabilitation.”
Resolution #C-136-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the resolution from the Town of Milton with respect to security deposits
for the rehabilitation of aggregate pits and quarries be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 14 Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Niagara,
advising Council that on December 20, 2007, the Regional
Municipality of Niagara passed the following resolution pertaining to
fair and equitable representation in the House of Commons:
“WHEREAS one of the founding principles of Confederation is the fair
and equitable representation in the House of Commons;
WHEREAS the formula proposed by the Federal Government in
Bill C-22 will add seats to the House of Commons, in an inequitable
manner;
WHEREAS under the proposed legislation Members of Parliament
from Ontario will continue to represent a greater number of
constituents than Members of Parliament in other provinces,
effectively reducing the representation of Ontarians;
Council Meeting Minutes - 21 - March 25, 2008
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Regional Municipality of Niagara
recognizes that despite the Federal Government’s efforts to improve
the representation of growing provinces in the House of Commons,
the proposed formula is unfair to Ontario and calls on the Federal
Government to amend Bill C-22 to provide Ontarians with their fair
share of seats in the House of Commons while maintaining the
constitutionally protected seat guarantees of smaller provinces;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be forwarded to
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and
all Niagara MPs and MPPs;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that is resolution be forwarded to all
municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement.”
Resolution #C-137-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Niagara with respect to
fair and equitable representation in the House of Commons be received for
information.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-138-07
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Niagara with respect to
fair and equitable representation in the House of Commons be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 15 Brian Fallis, Chair, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority,
advising of the Authority’s fundraising efforts in support of the
redevelopment of the Ganaraska Forest Centre; advising the
Authority is applying for funding through the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Rural Economic Development
(RED) Program; and, requesting municipalities within the Ganaraska
watershed, and the Counties of Northumberland and Peterborough to
assist with the funding application by writing letters of support
endorsing the redevelopment of the Ganaraska Forest Centre.
Council Meeting Minutes - 22 - March 25, 2008
Resolution #C-139-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the request from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority for
support of the Ganaraska Forest Centre’s funding proposal to the
Ontario Power Generation be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 16 P. M. Madill, Regional Clerk, Regional Municipality of Durham,
advising Council that on March 5, 2008, Regional Council adopted the
following resolution pertaining to retirement homes:
“WHEREAS the health and well-being of residents of retirement
homes need to be protected; and
WHEREAS from January to March 2007, the Ontario Senior’s
Secretariat led a public consultation on improving the standards of
care in Ontario’s retirement homes; and
WHEREAS the consultation suggested that the Ontario Government:
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Establish mandatory province-wide standards;
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Establish a new agency, independent from government, to
enforce these standards;
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Build on the existing voluntary standards on the Ontario
Retirement Communities Association over the past 13 years;
and
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Provide education and training for all retirement home staff so
they can understand and meet the standards, and
WHEREAS on September 7, 2007, the Minister Responsible for
Seniors announced that the Ontario Government intends to establish
consumer protection legislation by:
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Conducting a survey to determine the level of care and
services being purchased by residents of Ontario’s >700
retirement homes; and
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Consulting stakeholders on what should be included in a
standard, plain-language contract between retirement homes
and residents;
Council Meeting Minutes - 23 - March 25, 2008
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Ontario
Government is urged to make the establishment of consumer
protection legislation for residents of retirement homes a top
government priority, and thus such legislation is introduced in the
Ontario Legislature no later than in 2008; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT such legislation requires
retirement homes to register with their local boards of health and
municipalities so that medical officers of health and municipal officials
can ensure that their respective statutory duties (i.e. health protection,
fire prevention, etc) can be carried out; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Premier of Ontario, Ministers
Responsible for Seniors, Health and Long-Term Care, and Health
Promotion, Municipal Affairs and Housing, Durham’s MPPs and
municipalities, alPHa, ORCA, AMO, OMSSA, ONPHA, OANHSS and
all Ontario boards of health be so advised.”
Resolution #C-140-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Regional Municipality of Durham with respect to
retirement homes be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 17 Bob Sweet, Mayor, Town of Petawawa, advising Council that on
March 3, 2008, the Town of Petawawa passed the following
resolution pertaining to support for Canadian Troops:
“WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Petawawa supports the
efforts of our Canadian Troops;
AND WHEREAS support for the Troops is support for the work
carried out by the Troops themselves and not necessarily any specific
mission;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Petawawa wishes to see
a rousing show of public support to the Canadian Troops from
municipalities in Ontario;
Council Meeting Minutes - 24 - March 25, 2008
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Petawawa is
calling upon all municipalities in Ontario to show their support for
Canadian Troops by supporting this resolution to recognize the
tremendous and exemplary work and efforts carried out by Canadian
Troops in all their missions;
AND THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of
this resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in Ontario, General
Rick Hillier and the Prime Minister of Canada.”
Resolution #C-141-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT the resolution from the Town of Petawawa with respect to support for
Canadian Troops be received for information.
“MOTION LOST”
Resolution #C-142-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the resolution from the Town of Petawawa with respect to support for
Canadian Troops be endorsed.
“CARRIED”
D - 18 Leigh McSwan advising she has been selected to compete in the
Miss Universe Canada 2008 pageant this spring in Toronto and
requesting Council to consider providing sponsorship support to
assist her in participating in this energetic and fun-filled event. If
approved, the municipality will be acknowledged on the Beauties of
Canada website and in their 2008 magazine.
Resolution #C-143-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Woo
THAT the request from Leigh McSwan for sponsorship support for the
Miss Universe Canada 2008 pageant be referred to the Director of Community
Services for preparation of a report addressing whether this application meets
the requirements of the Municipal Grant Policy.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 25 - March 25, 2008
D - 19 Laura Moy, Director Staff Services/Clerk, the Corporation of the Town
of Tecumseh advising Council that on February 27, 2008, the Town of
Tecumseh passed the following resolution pertaining to the Canada-
Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) Agreement:
“WHEREAS on November 15, 2004, the Government of Canada and
the Ontario Government entered into a five (5) year partnership under
the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF)
Agreement committing the Governments to each invest up to $298
million dollars to improve public infrastructure in rural and small urban
communities;
AND WHEREAS the COMRIF Agreement is an important trilateral
partnership for Canada, Ontario and municipalities as it demonstrates
that investment in municipal infrastructure is a shared responsibility
that creates tangible economic and environmental benefits locally,
provincially and nationally; in addition to providing municipalities with
the long-term support needed to renew essential infrastructure in their
communities;
AND WHEREAS COMRIF is a competitive, merit-based program
which assesses safe drinking water, wastewater, significant local road
and bridge improvements and waste management projects against
three (3) criteria; namely, health and safety, public policy priorities,
and value for money;
AND WHEREAS the COMRIF Program Intake Three closed in
September 2006, and was funded in the amount of $46 million from
both the Canada and Ontario Governments, however, many of the
applications did not receive funding;
AND WHEREAS in early 2007, the Canada Government allocated an
additional $200 million as a “top-up” of the national Municipal Rural
Infrastructure Program (MRIF) program, of which Ontario’s share is to
be $64 million and is be matched by an additional $64 million from the
Province for a total additional funding under the original COMRIF
program of $128 million;
AND WHEREAS AMO expressed concern in an October 22, 2007,
Alert for the potential manner through which the $64 million “top-up”
funding may be administered in Ontario as there is debate over
whether there should be a new COMRIF Intake Four or whether only
those applications that did not receive funding under the September
2006 COMRIF Intake Three should be eligible for consideration;
Council Meeting Minutes - 26 - March 25, 2008
AND WHEREAS since COMRIF Intake Three, there has been a
municipal election and new Councils may have different priorities than
those expressed in the Third Intake;
AND WHEREAS on February 14, 2008, the Canada Government
announced:
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it would be funding projects from the $200 million MRIF “top-up”
funding;
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that since the announcement of the additional MRIF funding, in
February 2007, it has signed agreements with every province and
territory - except Ontario;
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it is proceeding to allocate the funding share for Ontario of $64
million under the MRIF “top-up” to unfunded existing applications
for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure from the last
round of COMRIF Three Intake applications;
AND WHEREAS the COMRIF Agreement states that “in order to
maximize the resulting infrastructure benefits to Canadian
communities, Canada is negotiating with the provinces and territories
to develop new joint agreements for the purpose of delivering the
$1-billion MRIF and to leverage this investment with provincial,
territorial, municipal and non-governmental financial contributions.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The
Corporation of the Town of Tecumseh request:
THAT the Ontario Government and Government of Canada enter into
an agreement for the purpose of delivering Ontario’s share of the $64
million Municipal Rural Infrastructure Program (MRIF) “top-up” funds
announced in February 2007 and committing the Ontario Government
to contribute matching funds of $64 million as agreed to under the
November 15, 2004, Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure
Fund (COMRIF) Agreement;
AND THAT allocation of funding to Ontario Municipalities be
determined in the same equitable manner as COMRIF Intakes One,
Two and Three and in accordance with the guidelines and procedures
established by the Management Committee appointed to administer
and manage the COMRIF Agreement, in a timely manner, and to
reflect the joint nature of the COMRIF;
AND FURTHER THAT a Joint Secretariat be established to support
the Management Committee in the administration of the Agreement,
including the timely production and sharing of information about
Applicants, Projects, financial cash flows and other information;
Council Meeting Minutes - 27 - March 25, 2008
AND FURTHERMORE THAT this resolution be forwarded to the
Prime Minister, Ontario Premier, Federal and Provincial Ministers of
Finance, for action; and to local MP’s and MPP’s, all local and Ontario
municipalities, AMO, FCM, and AMCTO for support.”
Resolution #C-144-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT the resolution from the Town of Tecumseh with respect to the Canada-
Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) Agreement be received
for information.
“CARRIED”
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D - 20 Cheri Smith, Committee Member, Bowmanville 150 Anniversary
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Committee requesting approval to hang 150 Anniversary flags below
the Municipality of Clarington flags on the eight flagpoles located
throughout Bowmanville from early May until after the events taking
place June 28 to July 1, 2008.
Resolution #C-145-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Foster
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THAT the request from Cheri Smith, Committee Member, Bowmanville 150
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Anniversary Committee for approval to hang 150 Anniversary flags below the
Municipality of Clarington flags on the eight flagpoles located throughout
Bowmanville from early May until after the events taking place June 28 to
July 1, 2008, be approved.
“CARRIED”
D - 21 R. A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario Property and Environmental Rights
Alliance (OPERA), summarizing information on the controversial
Greenbelt Act, expressing concern that comprehensive information on
the Act is not readily accessible; that the Greenbelt Council has
recommended municipal applications to expand Greenbelt
boundaries, presumably without prior knowledge or consent of
affected landowners; urging officials and residents of municipalities
located outside the present boundaries of the Greenbelt to carefully
study the legislation; and, expressing concern with the transparency
and accountability of the unelected Greenbelt Council.
Council Meeting Minutes - 28 - March 25, 2008
Resolution #C-146-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 21 from R. A. Fowler, Secretary, Ontario
Property and Environmental Rights Alliance (OPERA) concerning the Greenbelt
Act be received for information.
“CARRIED”
D - 22 Libby Racansky expressing concern with the lack of communication
between the municipality and affected residents concerning the
development in the Hancock neighbourhood, questioning why the
developer was not subject to the requirements of the Planning Act,
forwarding photographs which appear to indicate that the developer is
trespassing on adjacent property and sensitive wetland; and,
questioning whether monitoring of the development is being done.
Resolution #C-147-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Correspondence Item D - 22 from Libby Racansky be received for
information as this matter has been addressed by Engineering staff on
inspection and no violations were found from the approvals given.
“CARRIED”
COMMITTEE REPORT(S)
Report #1 - General Purpose and Administration Committee Report March 17, 2008
Resolution #C-148-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee Report of March 17, 2008,
be approved.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 29 - March 25, 2008
STAFF REPORTS
1. Report PSD-030-08 – Official Plan Review Special Meeting of Council
Resolution #C-149-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report PSD-030-08 be received;
THAT in accordance with Section 26 (3)(b) of the Planning Act a special meeting of
Council be held on May 12, 2008, commencing at 2:00 p.m., with a scheduled recess
at 4:00 p.m. and reconvening at 7:00 p.m., to discuss the revisions that may be
required as part of the review of the Clarington Official Plan; and
THAT the meeting be advertised in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act for Council to hear submissions from residents on the subject.
“CARRIED”
2. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning a Legal Matter
Resolution #C-150-08
Moved by Councillor Novak, seconded by Councillor Robinson
THAT Report #2 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning a Legal
Matter be referred for consideration following Item 4 of Unfinished Business.
“CARRIED”
BUSINESS ARISING FROM NOTICE OF MOTION
There was no Business Arising from Notice of Motion considered under this section of
the Agenda.
Council Meeting Minutes - 30 - March 25, 2008
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Correspondence Item D – 17 from Mayor Pat Perkins, Town of Whitby – Waste
Diversion Challenge
Resolution #C-151-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 from Mayor Pat Perkins, Town of Whitby – Waste
Diversion Challenge, which was tabled at the March 3, 2008, Council Meeting be lifted
from the table.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-152-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Correspondence Item D - 17 from Mayor Pat Perkins, Town of Whitby – Waste
Diversion Challenge, be received with thanks.
“MOTION WITHDRAWN”
Resolution #C-153-08
Moved by Councillor Trim, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the Municipality of Clarington issue a counter-challenge to the Town of Whitby
to participate in a friendly waste diversion contest during “PITCH-IN” Week, April 21 to
27, 2008.
“CARRIED”
2. Report CSD-004-08 - Grant Request - Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington
Resolution #C-154-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Report CSD-004-08 be received;
THAT the funding request from Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington under the
Municipal Grant Program be approved in the amount of $2,000.00; and
THAT Big Brothers and Sisters of Clarington be advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
Council Meeting Minutes - 31 - March 25, 2008
3. Report CSD-006-08 - Grant Request - Latenite Productions
Resolution #C-155-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Trim
THAT Resolution #C-120-08 regarding the grant request of Latenite Productions be
lifted from the table.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-156-08
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT Report CSD-006-08 be received;
THAT the funding request from Latenite Productions under the Municipal Grant
Program be approved in the amount of $500.00; and
THAT Latenite Productions be advised of Council’s decision.
“CARRIED”
4. Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning a Property Matter
Staff Report #2 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning a Legal
Matter
Resolution #C-157-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Foster
THAT Item 4 of Unfinished Business - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor
concerning a Property Matter be lifted from the table and referred to a “closed”
session of Council following Other Information; and
THAT Staff Report #2 - Confidential Verbal Report of the Solicitor concerning a Legal
Matter be referred to a “closed” session of Council following Other Information.
“CARRIED”
Resolution #C-158-07
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Woo
WHEREAS the Tyrone Community Centre wishes to improve the rental revenues of
its facility by undertaking interior painting and upgrades;
Council Meeting Minutes - 32 - March 25, 2008
WHEREAS Council is supportive of this initiative to be undertaken under the oversight
of the Director of Operations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Tyrone Community Centre be
provided an interest free loan of $7,500 to be repaid over three years by March 31,
2011 to fund these works to be financed from the General Capital Reserve.
“CARRIED”
BY-LAWS
Resolution #C-159-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce the following By-laws 2008-044 to 2008-046,
inclusive:
2008-044 Being a By-law to stop up and close as a public highway portions
of road allowance and to authorize the conveyance of Parts 1 & 2
on Registered Plan 40R-25183 and Part 1 on Registered Plan
40R-25082 to Prestonvale Land Corporation
2008-045 Being a By-law to adopt Amendment No. 60 to the Clarington
Official Plan
2008-046 Being a By-law to authorize a contract between the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington and Toronto Dominion Bank
THAT the said by-laws be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
“CARRIED”
NOTICE OF MOTION
There were no Notices of Motion introduced under this section of the Agenda.
OTHER INFORMATION
Councillor Robinson extended appreciation to Mayor Abernethy for bringing the
request for $500,000 in funding to permit completion of necessary studies regarding
Energy-From-Waste to Regional Council.
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March 25, 2008
Mayor Abernethy highlighted a list of individuals and companies who have indicated
their intent to participate in Earth Hour on March 29, 2008, to build awareness about
energy conservation. He noted Veridian Corporation will monitor the power outages
and do a comparison of energy consumption from the same hour on the previous
weekend. Mayor Abernethy noted as many Municipal facilities as possible will be
involved.
Resolution #C-160-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT the meeting be "closed" to consider Confidential Verbal Reports of the
Solicitor concerning Property and Legal Matters.
"CARRIED"
The meeting resumed in open session at 9:35 p.m.
CONFIRMING BY-LAW
Resolution #C-161-08
Moved by Councillor Foster, seconded by Councillor Novak
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law 2008-047, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held
on the 25111 day of March, 2008; and
THAT the said by-law be now read a first, second and third time and finally approved.
"CARRIED"
ADJOURNMENT
Resolution #C-162-08
Moved by Councillor Robinson, seconded by Woo
THAT the meeting adjourn at 9:37 p.m.
"CARRIED"
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